Colonial Suit

In the arena, fragments of the speeder were slowly burning, surrounded by black smoke. Corpses lay scattered, a large amount of blood pooling into puddles. The pungent smell of blood mixed with the burnt odor was sickening.

The last Star Pirate was dead… killed by Blood瞳's hunt.

Although he tried to fight to the death, his combat strength was simply too unequal to Blood瞳's. With Blood瞳's current strength, almost challenging a Meteor-level, any Novice-level was full of flaws in his eyes. He could kill them with ease. This was no longer a difference in skill, but a difference in level. Unknowingly, Blood瞳 had grown to a terrifying extent, and apart from the title, he was not much different from a Meteor-level.

Casually placing the last Star Pirate's corpse down, Blood瞳 briefly scanned the scene. After confirming that he had not left any traces, he quickly took off. Soon disappearing into the ventilation ducts above the tunnel.

Only a mess was left at the scene. The surrounding shielding layers were still working silently. Unless someone accidentally entered here, no one would ever discover that a brutal hunt had taken place in this busy tunnel. And among the Star Pirates attacking T6, there were a few less.

Except for two…

Or rather, two guys who weren't human.

In the uppermost hall of T6, Adam had just withdrawn his gaze from a certain angle. If Blood瞳 were here, he would have noticed that the angle Adam was looking at was exactly where he had ambushed.

Although Adam was separated from him by countless buildings, making it impossible for his gaze to penetrate, Adam's expression was as if he had witnessed Blood瞳's actions with his own eyes. He even revealed a hint of admiration.

He raised his head and took a deep breath. Then, he spoke to the air, "I saw him."

"I told you long ago that you didn't need to look for him," a voice responded to his words. Immediately after, the space in the corner of the hall twisted, and Heck's figure appeared in Adam's eyes again.

Adam gave him a strange look, then said seriously.

"I really don't understand why you care so much about this little guy. In my opinion, although he has performed well, he is still just a newbie who has just stepped into the Meteor-level. Neither his strength nor his awareness is worth your or my attention. If it weren't for Pandora, I wouldn't care about him. But why do you have to protect him?"

"You wouldn't understand," Heck still had that lazy look, even his snow-white shirt was a little messy. He looked full of decadence. "Just like I can't understand why you created the New Human Alliance. You also won't understand why I pay attention to this little guy. But one thing is enough for you to know, I won't let you touch him. If you dare to, I'll beat you up."

"…" A flash of anger flashed in Adam's eyes, but he suppressed it in an instant.

"A fight between you and me will destroy this place. I remember you're not an arbitrary person. So I'm very curious, what makes you threaten me? Even if I really want to touch him, you can't disregard everything and destroy this place, can you?"

"Ha…" Heck chuckled. "Your words really lack momentum. I can sense a hint of compromise. Adam, this isn't like you."

"However…" Heck's smile slightly faded, and a subtle, almost imperceptible, strange color flashed in his eyes. "You might be right, though. Want to take a gamble? Gamble that I wouldn't dare to do it?"

Want to take a gamble?

Heck said these words so casually, as if he were talking about going shopping or having a meal. But at that moment, Adam clearly felt a pressure, a chill, a murderous aura… like a sharp ice blade placed on his carotid artery, making him dare not move.

This was Heck… the most untouchable Heck among the Planet-level.

Adam felt a throbbing in his heart and couldn't respond immediately.

Yes, he didn't dare to gamble. Despite Heck's casual tone, Adam, who understood him, knew that as long as he revealed a hint of intention, Heck might really take action. Heck had always given the impression of being very self-controlled. But if that were the case, how could he have earned the description of being troublesome?

Everyone who underestimated Heck was dead…

But Adam really didn't want to entangle with Heck any longer. He had already wasted too much time here. For a Planet-level like him, it was simply a waste of life. So even in the face of Heck's silent danger, he had to try.

"Heck, you should know that I'm not afraid of you. It's just that this entanglement is meaningless. Why don't we each take a step back? I guarantee that as long as Blood瞳 hands over Pandora, I won't harm him. How about it?" Adam considered for a while and said in a low voice.

"Ha… it's not up to me," Heck chuckled and refused without hesitation. "What that kid wants to do is his business, I can't make choices for him."

"You're being unreasonable." Adam was a little angry. He had already made the biggest concession, but he didn't expect Heck to be so unyielding. Did he really think he was invincible at the Planet-level? "Heck, don't force me. Otherwise, I'll have to call my companions over. I don't believe you can maintain this attitude in the face of two Planet-levels."

"Hehe." Looking at Adam's angry expression, Heck still looked leisurely. He even took out a small flower from his pocket, smelled it, and carefully put it away. "Are you threatening me?"

"What if I am?" Adam's anger erupted, glaring at Heck.

"Nothing." Heck shrugged. "I just want to remind you that you're not the only one with companions. Or, should I ask my brother to come and take a stroll?"

"You!?" Adam's eyes widened, and his momentum weakened. At the same time, a faint chill rose in his heart.

If there was anyone more feared than Heck among the Planet-levels, it was definitely his brother. Although that person wasn't the strongest in terms of strength, he was even more reckless. It was said that in order to hunt down an enemy, he even destroyed five planets in a row. He was extremely unscrupulous.

When dealing with Heck, at least there was some reasoning involved. But when facing his brother, there was no reasoning at all. He was a madman, a bloodthirsty grim reaper.

Adam absolutely didn't want to face that person, not even in death.

Opposite him, Heck watched Adam's expression change with satisfaction. He leaned lazily against the window. His gaze passed through the porthole and looked far down.

No one knew what he was looking at, but he seemed to be watching with great interest.

The atmosphere in the hall became heavy, and after an unknown amount of time, Adam finally sighed.

"It seems I'm destined to be in vain this time."

"Sometimes, knowing when to give up is a wise choice," Heck turned his head and smiled.

"But I'm still not reconciled. Why do I have to suffer every time I encounter you two brothers?" Adam looked at Heck resentfully, his teeth clenched.

But after a while, he laughed first. He shook his head repeatedly. "Forget it, I don't care anymore. Since you insist on protecting him, then I can only leave. But I have to say something first. Heck, you can protect him for a while, but can you protect him forever? Look at his growth rate. I believe he will soon come into contact with a higher level. And as he grows, there will always be people you can't afford to offend. What can you do then?"

"That's none of your business," Heck smiled slightly. He personally poured a glass of wine and handed it to Adam. "Have a drink?"

"You…" Adam smiled wryly. He shook his head and took the glass Heck handed over, drinking it in one gulp.

He stood up and took one last look out the window. Then, he said lightly to Heck, "I'm leaving. Don't forget this year's meeting. If you don't go, I don't mind taking your share."

"How can I allow that? That's my money," Heck said lazily. Then, he stretched. "But speaking of which, it is said that a ruin from before the Great Chaos has been discovered in the Third World. Are you interested in taking a look?"

"Those guys, if we go, we'll have to fight the Magic Armor Warriors, right?" Adam pondered for a while, hesitating. "They're not easy to deal with."

"But the benefits are great, aren't they?" Heck winked, smiling lightly. "That's a large-scale ruin. If we get some good things, we can sell them for a lot of money, whether it's the technology or territory you want. I believe the families in the Third World won't be stingy."

"But my strength is not enough." Adam became serious and said to Heck seriously. "If you brothers are willing to join forces with me, then we can consider it. Or… you could ask 'King' to take action?"

"Don't joke around, I'm trying to avoid them." Heck's expression immediately turned bitter. He waved his hands repeatedly. "Those guys, none of them are easy to deal with. Do you think I'm crazy? Finding them, the losses will definitely outweigh the gains."

"Heh… I almost forgot. You suffered at their hands back then." Adam laughed. "This is really too rare for you."

"I can sense schadenfreude in your smile."

"Maybe it is." Adam waved his hand, turning his back to Heck. "Your suggestion is good. But unless we join forces, I won't interfere. Think about whether you want to do it."

"Joining forces… is very troublesome…" Heck rubbed his face, saying with distress. "I get 70%, you get 30%?"

"Don't joke around, 50/50."

"Bullshit. You can't beat me, you should concede a little."

"But I have more people!" Adam was almost angered by Heck. "You can't let my companions run for nothing, can you? On the other hand, there are only two of you, what's wrong with taking less? Don't forget, you're the one who made this suggestion."

"Alright then." Heck shrugged, looking as if he had suffered a great loss. "But you pay for the equipment."

"You're responsible for the information."

"Deal."

The two reached an agreement in a few words. Adam was unwilling to stay any longer and walked directly into the void. Watching his figure disappear quickly, Heck's expression became serious.

He looked at the starry sky outside the window…

"Kid, I've taken care of the biggest danger for you. I won't care about the rest. Since you are his legacy, then play it yourself. Otherwise, when you enter a higher level world, no one will be able to protect you…"

"She should be satisfied with this, right?"

Heck sighed, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes. He took out that small flower from his pocket again and looked at it, his eyes involuntarily becoming infatuated…

Gradually, his figure also disappeared into the void.