Chapter 374: Saster's Wisdom

Although this skin made Saster feel very familiar, he didn't relax his vigilance because of it. He even demanded that Li Yu couldn't be too far away from him, to make it easier to monitor him.

"This is my friend, Coulson. He heard that I am currently fighting the Purple Crystal Imperial Family and came all the way specifically to help me."

Saster introduced Li Yu to everyone in the Command Center. A gentle smile hung on Li Yu's face, yet it didn't feel like a programmatic smile, looking incredibly sincere.

"Hello everyone..." He greeted.

Originally, the people from the Star Glory Empire lacked interest and couldn't be bothered to pay attention to this balding middle-aged man.

But whenever they looked at him, they always felt like they had seen him somewhere, a baffling sense of intimacy. It was like an old friend they hadn't seen for years.

It was exactly this baffling sense of intimacy that made them nod to Li Yu one after another and introduce themselves.

This group of foreign aid from the Star Glory Empire was extremely leisurely. They didn't make a move easily, staying here to watch the show most of the time.

Even a certain big shot hiding in the corner like a stone nodded slightly to Li Yu.

"Where is Your Excellency Coulson from? Why do I feel like we've met somewhere before?"

Ulul came up and took the initiative to speak. He was an orc with exuberant body hair, carrying a strong odor of sweat on his body.

No one came close within four or five meters around him.

"I like to travel Interstellar space, maybe we really have met somewhere." Li Yu nodded, his attitude peaceful.

"Perhaps there really is this possibility, let me think." Ulul fell into deep thought, as if pondering where the two had met.

The crowd didn't doubt Coulson's origin, because they couldn't imagine any possibility of Saster betraying them.

Saster glanced at them and didn't pay attention to Li Yu, who had already mingled with the crowd, but instead opened the Star Map to arrange the next combat plan.

.........

In the bizarre and motley Warp channel, a black Spaceship resembling a water drop was navigating rapidly. On the Holographic Screen in front of Morgan, Marta was reporting:

"It looks like he seems to have stopped in that battlefield, determined to use the power of the battlefield to resist you. You better prepare early."

"If he exposes his Identity, it's also a dead end for him, while with my Identity and Strength, no matter which faction I join, I will be welcomed." Morgan also seemed to have his own plans:

"As long as I determine which faction he is in, I can forcefully demand the other party to hand him over, unless..."

Speaking of this, Morgan paused. He didn't underestimate Li Yu. The other party being able to think of using this chaotic battlefield to resist his pursuit proved that this guy had the courage to gamble his life.

And Li Yu arriving at that battlefield before him and taking the initiative advantage, it was inevitable that some variables wouldn't arise.

However, he came from the Salvation Ark. Whether it was Saster or the Purple Crystal Imperial Family, it was impossible for them to deal a killing blow to him; this was also one of his reliances.

Just then, Marta saw the constantly flickering expression on Morgan's face, hesitated for a moment, and gritted his teeth saying:

"Lord Morgan, not long ago I secretly used The Overlord to search for the greatest possibility of your future, and didn't find any anomalies or traces of battle."

"Hmm?" Hearing this sentence, Morgan's face suddenly changed. It wasn't a sigh of relief, but rather displeasure, as he scolded:

"Who told you to take the liberty? Is The Overlord something you are qualified to use!?"

As the Salvation Ark's most important secret, using The Overlord required a series of declaration procedures.

Marta's behavior was equivalent to bypassing the chain of command. If exposed, even he would be blamed.

"Please forgive me, Lord. If the organization pursues accountability, I will bear it alone." Marta said in panic.

Morgan frowned and said coldly: "No need. Having worked for the Ark for so many years, protecting you is More Than Sufficient."

"If this mission succeeds, the High Echelon will also Turn a Blind Eye, you don't need to worry."

"Thank you, Lord..." Marta breathed a sigh of relief, the tension in his heart dissipating. A surge of excitement welled up in his heart; he had gambled correctly.

From today on, his Status in Morgan's heart would be completely different.

"Continue searching, don't let go of any clues, analyze which faction he is hiding in."

Morgan hung up the communication, unable to help shaking his head. It was like this in any organization; bottom-tier figures desperately climbed up, even not hesitating to use their own lives as a Gamble.

However, Marta had followed him for a long time. Since the other party used his life as a Gamble this time, he should also show some appreciation, otherwise who would follow him in the future.

There was also a most crucial point: Marta had eliminated the hidden worry in his heart. Since there was a high probability of no battle occurring in his future, it meant this mission was ten out of ten secure.

Backed by the Salvation Ark and having given enough importance to dealing with Li Yu, he really couldn't figure out any possibility of failure.

The only thing to prevent now was the other party choosing Mutual Destruction, actively exposing his Identity to let multiple factions intervene.

He pondered over response methods, while also getting closer and closer to the battlefield.

As time passed, two days quickly went by. During this period, the Purple Crystal Imperial Family and Saster had multiple small-scale frictions.

However, they didn't easily start a large-scale war, still in a rest and reorganization period.

"Heh... The Amethyst Emperor has sent another communication request to The Emperor. Having reached this point, he's still thinking of letting him off."

Ulul chatted casually. Everyone had their own information channels and opened the chatterbox.

Saster's Heart Skipped a Beat, his heart almost jumping out of his throat. My stupid royal brother wouldn't have reached a deal with Li Yu, would he?

Another person spoke: "This Amethyst Emperor has a lot of petty thoughts. Who knows how many petty actions he's taken in secret. The Empire's High Echelon has long been dissatisfied with him."

Someone else added: "It's said that the High Echelon directly rejected his communication request. Trying to make The Empire let him off with just one sentence, who does he think he is?"

"..."

Hearing this, Saster couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart. Good... Good, the Amethyst Emperor didn't get the Heart of the Titan.

But this matter raised a sense of urgency in his heart. Ever since learning that the Purple Crystal Imperial Family attempted to trade with Li Yu, he felt very uneasy in his heart.

If the Star Glory Empire really let the Purple Crystal Imperial Family off, then his Status would become very awkward.

Li Yu listened quietly from the side. Many people gathered around him to talk, and even considerately explained The Whole Story of the matter to him.

On the surface, the Star Glory Empire issued a statement that they wouldn't interfere in Amethyst's internal affairs, but anyone with a little IQ could see that this was just an official perfunctory response.

Therefore, everyone didn't avoid "Coulson".

"This guy is quite popular. If this group of people from the Star Glory Empire knew that the other party was actually a Member of The Reformers, I wonder how wonderful their expressions would be..."

Saster pondered in his heart, vaguely feeling a kind of anticipation.

Right at this moment, a subordinate communications soldier suddenly reported: "His Highness the Prince, a High-Energy Reaction has been detected, suspected to be an A-Tier Lifeform. The other party claims to be your friend—Marta."

"Oh?" Saster's eyes flashed slightly, looking at the black Spaceship resembling a water drop on the screen.

Sure enough, as Coulson said, the other party didn't state their origins, only contacted me, not wanting the people from the Star Glory Empire to know.

Li Yu's gaze shifted slightly, but it wasn't noticed by anyone. The muscles all over his body tightened slightly, then relaxed again. Morgan—Blood Sea, has finally arrived...

"Everyone, I'll go receive him..." Saster said to the crowd with a normal expression.

The crowd from the Star Glory Empire didn't care too much. During the course of the war, there was no lack of A-Tier Lifeforms recruited by Saster coming early to participate in the battle.

Someone even spoke to Li Yu: "Coulson, this friend of Saster, haven't you seen him before? Not going to welcome him?"

Li Yu shook his head, his voice gentle: "I seem to have heard Saster mention him, but we are not acquainted. Better let them catch up first."

"..."

Morgan was waiting in the Spaceship. Massive battleships were all around, firmly locking onto him, but he wasn't worried.

"...According to Marta's information, there is a very high possibility that Li Yu is hiding in Saster's camp..."

This didn't exceed his expectations. Saster's power today far exceeded that of the Purple Crystal Imperial Family, and with the help of the Star Glory Empire, it was the best choice to resist him.

"Please follow the guidance, Your Excellency. His Highness the Prince is waiting to meet you."

A voice came through the regional broadcast, and several Flying Vehicles guided him toward a certain battleship.

Morgan was somewhat surprised. The other party actually didn't verify his Identity, but chose to meet him directly. This gave him a vague sense of unease.

His Spaceship entered a certain battleship. Before he even disembarked, Saster himself came forward, carrying a certain urgency.

Morgan keenly felt that there was no surprise or confusion in the look the other party gave him, as if he really knew him.

One must know he was posing as Saster's friend; the two didn't know each other at all.

But now Saster seemed to know everything, revealing bizarreness everywhere, which made Morgan very uneasy.

"Someone from the Salvation Ark?" Saster got straight to the point right from the start. They were the only two people in the entire Spaceship.

He really knows!

It must be Li Yu playing tricks in the dark!

I don't know what that guy is planning, trying to use Saster's power to deal with me?

Morgan didn't play dumb either, but nodded and said: "Correct."

"Came looking for Li Yu?" Saster immediately asked again.

Morgan was instantly somewhat dumbfounded. Hmm? That's not right... How does he know I came looking for Li Yu?

It was impossible for Li Yu to actively expose his Identity and tell Saster that people from the Salvation Ark were pursuing him.

According to his expectations, Li Yu should have portrayed him as Saster's enemy, letting Saster actively attack him.

But now Saster actively calling out his purpose made him somewhat confused.

What exactly is Li Yu's plan?

"Who told you?" Saster couldn't help but ask: "Li Yu?"

"You don't need to care about this..." Saster shook his head, a trace of doubt surfacing in his heart. Why would this guy guess it was Li Yu?

Does he think Li Yu is trading with me?

He didn't talk about The Reformers. It was the first time both sides met; it was impossible to share all information with each other, as this involved issues of trust.

Morgan was instantly even more confused, and simply asked directly: "What is your purpose?"

"My purpose..." Saster's smile contained a deep meaning: "Help me eliminate the Purple Crystal Imperial Family, and Li Yu and the Heart of the Titan can both be given to you."

That's right, he didn't listen to "Coulson's" words to choose to cooperate with The Reformers—jointly resisting the people from the Salvation Ark, and dividing the spoils afterwards.

The Reformers were being secretive, definitely not purely for the sake of some two key organization members. Perhaps the other party wanted to take all.

Instead, even if the plan succeeded, and in the end he gained the upper hand in the game with The Reformers, snatching the Heart of the Titan and Li Yu, it wouldn't be of any use.

The Star Glory Empire needed the Heart of the Titan and Li Yu, and he himself didn't need them.

With the help of the Star Glory Empire, he was about to control Amethyst. Even if he got the Heart of the Titan later and handed it over to the Star Glory Empire.

The Star Glory Empire wouldn't give him more rewards, but would think this was what he ought to do.

Therefore, cooperating with The Reformers to resist the Salvation Ark wasn't his best choice.

On the contrary, if he cooperated with the Salvation Ark, he could get more.

Giving the Heart of the Titan and Li Yu to them would also allow him to connect with this premier large-scale Laboratory and establish a good relationship.

As for The Reformers? Go play with eggs on the side, an unpresentable organization.

Listening to Saster's remarks, Morgan didn't have the excitement of a Pie in the sky. Instead, he frowned and said: "With the current situation, your victory is a certainty. Why go to the trouble of having me help you."

"What I want is not an awful mess!" Saster said coldly: "The Star Glory Empire only wants to give me an awful mess, using this to beat other affiliated civilizations."

Morgan didn't expect this to be the final result. However... in that case, the result seemed pretty good too.

Not only could he get Li Yu and the Heart of the Titan, he could even plant a crucial Pawn in the Amethyst Civilization, which might be of great use in the future.

"Cooperation reached..." Morgan was in a pleasant mood. This mission was far easier than he had imagined.

He vaguely perceived that Li Yu was indeed doing something in the dark, but the plan didn't develop as the other party expected.

Saster chose a path that was more beneficial to himself.

I overestimated him... Morgan shook his head secretly. Although he knew Li Yu definitely wouldn't surrender without a fight, but would choose to do something in the dark.

But people like Saster weren't Idiots; they wouldn't easily believe the things the other party came up with.

The cooperation was initially reached, and the two could be considered to have established a foundation of trust. Morgan then opened his mouth to inquire: "What was your original plan?"

"Join hands to deal with you, but I felt that wouldn't be too beneficial to me." Saster said.

"You made a wise choice..." Morgan chuckled twice: "Li Yu thought too much as a matter of course. No one will act blindly; only by weighing the pros and cons can one make a better choice."

Listening to the goodwill in the other party's tone, Saster wasn't happy, but instead somewhat puzzled: "Why do you think it's Li Yu who is cooperating with me?"

"Isn't it?" Morgan was slightly stunned, asking back.

"Of course not..." Saster shook his head: "It's The Reformers..."

"The Reformers?" Morgan was somewhat bewildered. When did The Reformers get involved?

Looking at the other party's bewildered eyes, Saster suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Right at this moment, both of their faces changed drastically at the same time. An unimaginable Gravity field suddenly generated here, and the surrounding metal structures twisted instantly, emitting sounds of being overwhelmed.

(End of this chapter)