Chapter 377: Why Is My Career Panel in a 2D Anime Style? Chapter 170

Of course, there were some differences—the starships across from them had more uniform designs and no flashy paint jobs.

'Could it be someone behind that star pirate has arrived?'

Recalling what Beshou had once said, Li Ang made a guess.

'Or is this just how imperial starships look? That'd be awfully non-mainstream.'

As he thought this, the lead starship opened its Cang Sect door, and a gray-haired man in a black uniform drifted out.

The moment the gray-haired man appeared, he spoke in praise: 'You, not bad.'

'?'

Hearing this, Li Ang froze.

Who the hell is this arrogant bastard? Do I know him?

Before he could ask, the gray-haired man continued: 'Remember, my name is Otavio, former imperial baron.'

'Of course, I prefer my current title.'

'【Star-Sweeping Rider】 Otavio.'

Hearing this, Li Ang had already figured it out.

His judgment was slightly off—the empire had indeed sent a ruthless figure to test him, but also showed restraint.

This vast superpower, without understanding what the federation truly intended, would not rashly deploy official personnel into the Kels Star Cluster.

After all, to date, the only person publicly recognized as a federation official in the Kels Star Cluster was Li Ang himself.

That was the empire's cunning move—on the surface, Otavio wasn't even an imperial officer; even if he clashed with Li Ang over some reason, it wouldn't count as a conflict between the two powers.

Proxy war—common enough. Li Ang had seen plenty before his transmigration.

Thinking of this, he shook his head slightly and explained: 'The affair on Fesa has nothing to do with the federation. I did this on my own.'

'If you've come for this reason, then please leave.'

But upon hearing Li Ang's words, Otavio smirked with mockery: 'Federation scum, do you really think this trick will work?'

'The empire is no longer what it once was.'

'?'

Hearing this, Li Ang was momentarily bewildered.

What the hell had the federation done before? Why was this guy acting like this?

At that moment, Otavio continued: 'Words mean nothing. To make me believe you, you must report all your actions to me from now on—until you leave the Kels Star Cluster, I'll stay on Fesa.'

'.'

Li Ang's expression grew cold.

The Divine Tree held secrets of the 【Star Shepherd】. How could he reveal details to this man?

'Then there's nothing to discuss.'

Li Ang exhaled softly; the black Qi Jade orbited slowly around his wrist.

Seeing this, Otavio waved his hand slightly, signaling the starships behind him to withdraw.

As a monster himself, he understood perfectly how much destruction their battle could unleash.

Looking at the calm young man across from him, the gray-haired man tilted his head: 'How many times can you launch an attack like that one?'

In response to his question, Li Ang answered with action.

Golden light flashed repeatedly across the cosmos, sweeping over Otavio's position one after another.

The answer was simple.

Countless times.

Damn it! I set a scheduled post for today—I wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't checked before bed. Luckily I still had a leave request left; I'm never scheduling posts again!

I've got enough drafts stored—starting today, three chapters a day!