[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring":3,"chapter-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-530":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1851733,2458,"Chapter 530 - 530 447 Encounter","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-530",530,"\u003Cp>530: Chapter 447: Encounter 530: Chapter 447: Encounter Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo walked into the Tide Music Restaurant, where soft and pleasant music resounded, creating a very comfortable atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood still, looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the central stage, a girl in a white dress, both beautiful and elegant, was holding a microphone and singing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tables around were occupied by quite a few guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo searched the crowd for Karina and soon found her; she was wearing a tight, fiery red dress that accentuated her striking figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her silver hair cascaded down her back, and her delicately made-up face and rosy lips looked irresistibly attractive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina’s appearance and style were completely different from usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that she had deliberately applied makeup and chosen her dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Karina exuded a very appealing charm unintentionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people dining here couldn’t help but have their eyes drawn to Karina, and quite a few were significantly tempted to try chatting with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Karina completely ignored them, and they left in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo walked over and apologetically said, “Sorry I’m late, I made you wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina responded with a radiant smile, “Not at all, I just arrived myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a female waitress came up and respectfully asked, “Excuse me, sir, madam, would you like to order?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have anything you’d like to eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina smiled as she asked Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t have any particular requests, you can choose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo wasn’t very particular about food; as long as it wasn’t a Nutrition Bar, he had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s go with the A combo from your menu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina glanced through the menu and then told the waitress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo briefly glanced at the A combo, which seemed like the Hai Manti couple’s meal, incredibly pricey, priced at 50 Star Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waitress respectfully withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the waitress left, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo said to Karina, “There was no need to order such an expensive meal, something casual would have sufficed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina shook her head, looking earnestly at Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo as she said, “It’s not much money, and if you hadn’t arrived in time, I really could have died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t saving a life deserve a meal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re friends too, don’t worry about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo replied without much thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo’s words, Karina’s smile became even more radiant, and she thought to herself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s great, we are friends now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, waitresses appeared carrying delicately crafted silver utensils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table quickly filled with mouth-watering delicacies, including gourmet sea crab, pearl fish, Arctic clams…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina opened a bottle of aged red wine and poured a glass each for Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo and herself before raising her glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two clinked glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking, Karina’s fair face gained a touch of rosiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo felt somewhat uneasy under Karina’s gaze; he rarely had meals alone with a woman, especially not in such a dining environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed and started a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard from Venla last time, you were about to be promoted to backup team member?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, I got officially promoted not long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina responded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That quickly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo looked slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you so surprised, do you think I don’t deserve it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough, not that, may I ask how you got promoted so quickly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was promoted through merit, most of which I accumulated in the Star Ring World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, during the thieves operation on the Batak Planet, I was lucky and gained some more merit, so my promotion was relatively quick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina explained tactfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she didn’t tell Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo that her uncle was the current Vice Speaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo responded thoughtfully, realizing there really were no shortcuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina understood why Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo was asking these questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She poured another glass of wine for him and said affectionately, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo, I believe with your abilities, just a bit more time and opportunity, and becoming a backup team member will be a breeze for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo smiled wryly, shook his head, and replied, “It’s not that easy, let’s not talk about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to go to the restroom for a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo stood up and walked toward the restroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karina turned to look around at the other guests and checked her phone; it should be about time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange, why hasn’t the person shown up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Cheng Xue entered, dressed in a blue lace dress, a silver exquisite hair clip on her silver hair, a delicate necklace on her pale neck, and wearing black high heels, she had an indifferent expression as she came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she entered, she immediately attracted the attention of many guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo walked out of the restroom, head slightly bowed as he moved toward the dining area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was pondering Karina’s words; he wasn’t foolish and could more or less read between the lines of what Karina implied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clearly told him that progressing to a backup team member needed time and that he shouldn’t rush things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo was lost in thought, walking forward, he heard a familiar set of footsteps and caught the faint scent of bellflowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo’s heart involuntarily tightened, and he instinctively looked up, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure immediately came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the indifferent-looking Cheng Xue came by, and by coincidence, she also noticed Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo, leading to an unexpected encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>",944,"2026-06-09T07:18:27.310Z",1,"novelbin.me","a8a1dc390c61bcab7d93c507372b147a8ecbb3ad00bf9fb6a86146af9886a0e4","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-531","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-529",1771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdestiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-cover.jpg"]