Chapter 269: Banquet Trivia, the Prologue Begins
Just below the spacecraft, a small dark brown planet came into view, its tone appearing eerie and heavy.
Return to the Star-16 satellite!
It is also called the Titus Satellite because if Titus returns to his home planet, he will live on this satellite on a daily basis.
They received a communication request, which was an inquiry. If they did not verify their identity and rashly stayed in this area, they would be regarded as enemies.
Klein had an invitation letter. After verifying his identity, the other party sent him the docking coordinates, and Klein's car flew to the designated landing site.
The surface of the satellite is covered with a black energy shield, obscuring the scene above.
They slowly descended, and after penetrating the protective shield, they could see the detailed scene of the surface.
The main colors here are cold and dark, with almost no fancy things.
High-rise alloy buildings stand tall, and the base group looks like a continuous mountain range. These buildings are lit with dots of light, giving off an inexplicable sense of mystery and a strong sense of technology.
Among the bases, there are some huge upright hollow ring devices sparsely distributed, up to one or two thousand meters high. There is light in the hollow rings, which sway like ripples, as if they are playing some role.
This planet does not rely on the energy supply of the home star, and even provides energy in the opposite direction, and has been praised by senior officials.
The vehicle landed at the dock between the bases. Everyone got off the spaceship and saw a group of people already waiting there. They were all Titus's guards. The leader was a real old acquaintance - Dean Porto.
"Your Highness Klein, thank you for accepting the invitation and welcome here."
Dean Porto's etiquette was acceptable, and he didn't say anything like females didn't deserve respect.
Klein didn't comment. He looked around and chuckled, "This is my first time here. The environment here is quite unexpected. It's a bit too dull."
"I will convey your opinion."
Dean Porto responded, then saw Li Yu next to Klein, his eyes flickered slightly, and he said lightly: "I said, we will meet again soon."
Li Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "It's really fast, a little beyond my expectations."
"Have you changed your mind about my proposal?" Li Yu was a little surprised that Dean Baudot mentioned the recruitment again.
Did Titus think so highly of him? He had already clearly refused, yet he still tried to recruit him.
Klein's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said in a deep voice: "I'm still standing here. Don't you think too highly of me?"
Dean Porto's expression remained calm: "You misunderstood, I was just asking casually."
"Do I need to reject him again in His Majesty Titus' territory?" Li Yu asked back.
This old man was trying to seduce him by deliberately bringing up the matter in front of Klein and even trying to recruit him again, all in order to stir up Klein's dissatisfaction and suspicion.
Li Yu skipped over him directly and targeted Titus. Dean Porto frowned, his aura fluctuating, and he seemed to be unable to play.
There was something vaguely wrong with the atmosphere, and a surprising aura emanated from Klein, which surprised Li Yu.
Is this Klein's strength? He had never seen Klein take action before, and he didn't expect this girl to be so powerful.
But think about it, the Xingyao Empire has a mature aristocratic system, and Guixing is a top civilization after all, so they probably have similar genetic technology.
The royal descendants don’t have to work too hard, and just like the star beasts, they can possess powerful strength at the right age.
“Klein…Your Highness?” The solemn atmosphere was broken by a slightly surprised voice from behind.
When everyone looked back, they saw a group of soldiers surrounding a woman dressed in the same gorgeous clothes, but her dress was more revealing and eye-catching.
She had a charming smile on her face and walked with an enchanting gait, her two long black silk legs faintly visible under the extremely high slit skirt.
“It’s really you. I thought I was seeing things. I didn’t expect to see you here.” The woman walked up to Klein with an exaggerated smile and gave a common slight bow.
Although she seemed respectful, one could hear the mockery in her tone. It was obvious that she didn't think Klein could be here.
It had nothing to do with status…it was just that Titus almost never invited his siblings to a party.
The deep ravines caught Klein's eyes. She frowned slightly and said in a lukewarm manner, "Long time no see, Commander Keya."
This turned out to be a commander. Li Yu was a little surprised and looked him up and down. The contrast was too strong.
"This must be Baron Li Yu, right..." Keya seemed to have just discovered Li Yu next to her and asked.
"Hello..." Li Yu nodded slightly.
Keya smiled like a flower and said in a charming voice: "Tsk tsk... you really have a good appearance. You are also handsome among interstellar humans."
"We on the Returned Star have similar aesthetic standards to those of the interstellar humans. No wonder Klein treats you like a treasure."
Faced with Keya's blunt words, Klein didn't know how to respond and looked a little unnatural.
Li Yu glanced at Klein and said, "Who doesn't treat A-level life forms as treasures? I'm afraid His Highness Titus is the same. Every A-level life form is a treasure of Guixing."
Keya's charming look became even more intense, her eyes seemed a little blurry, and she smiled coquettishly: "You are really sharp-tongued, but I would like to try out how good your mouth is."
Li Yu's mouth twitched slightly. Is it really okay to talk so bluntly? It makes people embarrassed.
Keya looked at Klein and continued, "I just wonder if His Highness Klein is willing to lend me his pet to play with."
Li Yu narrowed his eyes and stared at the charming Keya. Is this cerebral palsy patient sick? He speaks in a sharp tone.
Klein's face turned slightly red, she was angry. She looked at Dean Porto and said coldly: "Is the party going to be held here? Hurry up and lead the way!"
Dean Porto nodded silently and began to lead the way.
"I have a mouth ulcer at the corner of my mouth and I'm afraid I'll get some disease..." Li Yu said solemnly.
Keya was stunned for a moment, and only reacted after the two men walked away, and her charming look suddenly disappeared.
Li Yu went a step further and even suggested that she was unclean and had some kind of infectious disease.
“Those who can come here are all Titus’ people. They are already dissatisfied with my mother, and they won’t treat us well.” Klein suddenly spoke up, not avoiding Dean Porto.
"I understand." Li Yu didn't care.
"Keya is the commander of the Blood Rose Fleet. She looks young, but she has actually been in charge of the Blood Rose Fleet for more than sixty years." Klein explained, paused, and then said meaningfully:
"She is a promiscuous person. Her previous partner was an A-level life form, but because of Keya's romantic affairs, her mental state became unstable and she left Guixing."
Fuck... She's made all the A-level life forms cuckolded and mentally unstable. This woman is really awesome.
"Regarding her behavior...Guixing doesn't care?" Li Yu asked curiously.
Klein sighed, "She has a brilliant record in the military, so it doesn't matter if she has a wild private life."
She pursed her lips and said hesitantly: "You'd better not get close to this kind of woman..."
Then, as if to make things more obvious, she explained, "What I mean is... don't let her hurt you."
Li Yu looked at Klein, who was not looking away, and said calmly, "I don't bother to deal with such a wanton woman. I am a clean person."
"Yeah." Klein didn't show any emotion, but his steps became lighter. Li Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and held on.
The banquet was held in a huge castle. Some partygoers had already arrived. They were treated very well and the guests were not neglected.
There is still some time before the party officially starts, so many people will arrive early.
Because the days before the party are an opportunity to reminisce about the past and make new friends. It is a rare opportunity for influential people to get together.
Led by Dean Porto, several people walked into the hall.
At this time, there were groups of guests of different species in the hall, socializing.
Hearing someone coming in, the guests in the hall all looked over. After recognizing Klein, they all looked a little strange, as if they wanted to come up and say hello, but they were hesitant, so they didn't move.
These people were all Titus's men, so they would naturally be cautious when facing Klein, just like how no one paid any attention to Alexei at the banquet hosted by Vimala.
However, Klein didn't care, and the two of them found a corner to stay.
“Klein… I finally found someone I can talk to.” From another corner, a young man came over with a glass of wine in hand.
"Alexei..." Klein greeted him, and Li Yu's heart moved slightly. There was another royal heir who had little presence.
"Li Yu?" Alex raised his glass and looked at Li Yu.
Li Yu picked up the wine glass on the table and nodded : "Yes, Your Highness..."
Duang!
The glasses clinked together, and Alexei seemed to have no airs, perhaps because Li Yu was also an A-level life form and the other party recognized his status.
Only when you reach A-level life form will you be truly qualified to come into contact with this big shot. Before that, you are just a tool.
They both drank it down in one gulp.
"I don't know what's wrong with our big brother. He actually invited me here." Alexei complained, "No one here cares about me. Fortunately you came."
Perhaps because they shared the same pain, Klein's attitude became much gentler. He said softly, "Who knows what he wants to do? We'll find out later."
Alexei complained a few words. This guy was even worse off than Klein. At least Klein had Li Yu to save face, and his mother was Vimala.
But he didn't have a single useful person under his command, and he was alone every day.
"Wow, our Blood Rose is here..."
"Commander Keya has become more beautiful again..."
“…”
As the door opened again, Keya, who was half a step behind Li Yu and Klein, also arrived. She was obviously an important figure in the Titus faction and was the center of attention.
Many men still had burning eyes, and it was obvious that they wanted something to happen with this Blood Rose.
Even though she didn't have a very good reputation, her status, figure and appearance were all top-notch, and no one could refuse a one-night stand.
If something happens to you with such a person, it can even be something to brag about.
Compared to the bustling scene over there, there were only three people in this corner. Even though two of them were royal heirs, it was still deserted, as if it was isolated from the world.
This group of people is also divided into several levels. The lowest ones are the leaders in various industries in Guixing, and the wealthy people in the outside world. In the eyes of ordinary Guixing citizens, they are already the top of the pyramid.
But here, I am just barely qualified and I can't find anyone to talk to.
Those who were slightly better were the managers in Guixing's government system. They were well-dressed and behaved with dignity, but they could not hide the smell of blood all over their bodies.
The people with the highest status are people at Keya's level and envoys from foreign civilizations.
There are not many envoys from foreign civilizations, and they come from several civilizations that are on good terms with Guixing.
As for Li Yu and the other two, they were not included in this list because no one paid any attention to them.
"This Keya... is really good..." Alexei looked Keya up and down, his eyes filled with passion.
“Think about the consequences if my father or mother finds out…” Klein warned.
Alexei shuddered and looked at Klein with a wry smile: "My dear sister, you can't scare me like this again. Besides... you already have a brother named Li Yu... what right do you have to say that about me..."
“Don’t talk nonsense!” Klein frowned.
"Okay... okay..." Alexei shrugged, drank a glass of wine, and looked at Li Yu with a wink.
Li Yu was speechless. Alexei and Max would definitely get along well together.
Titus did not appear, but a holographic projection suddenly appeared in the center of the hall. It was a live video broadcast of Tigor, and it seemed that it was about to begin.
Titus was very sensible and his banquet did not conflict with Tigor's speech.
The noise gradually died down, and even Keya stopped her coquettish look and became serious, which was enough to show Tigor's status.
During Tigor's strong period in power, no one dared to ignore his power. After all, the title of "Star Burial" was not just a joke.
The fact that he was awarded this title while the interstellar situation was generally peaceful was enough to prove everything.
Not long after, Tigor appeared in the video. He seemed no different from the photo, sitting at the table with a calm expression.
In the homes of countless returning citizens, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the supreme ruler with reverence.
"...Dear citizens of Returning Star, long time no see..." Tigor began slowly.
"...Not long ago, Guixing was hit hard...exotic biochemical viruses...terrorist attacks continued one after another..."
"...Fortunately, during this period, many admirable people emerged from Guixing, defending Guixing with their lives..."
Tigor paused, and said with a little sadness: "...Commander Elton of the Meteorite Fleet is a respectable person..."
Li Yu couldn't help but be moved when he heard Elton's tragic heroic deeds. It was so touching!
The next thing was a general talk about Elton's achievements, the decision on what title to posthumously award him, and some official words to get him excited.
"... In addition, regarding the Xinhe virus, I am here to issue a bounty to the entire universe. Any individual or organization that can solve the Xinhe virus can receive a considerable reward from Guixing..."
"...We will spare no expense, and have only one goal, and that is to return to the star!"
When Li Yu heard this, he and Klein looked at each other, and everything was said without words.
