Chapter 874: The Most Severe Manhunt
Chapter 874: The Most Severe Manhunt
Meanwhile, in the Royal Palace of the Scorching Sun.
In the study of the palace, the Thirteenth Manina lay on his chair, browsing through the late Hyton Scorching Sun’s relics, lost in thought. Manina and Hyton Scorching Sun were not of the same generation, with an age gap of over seventy years. Back then, Manina had quite a favorable view of this "youngster."
However, now their relationship had hit a dead end, forcing Manina to wipe out Hyton's entire family.
Xion, the Minister of Intelligence, entered the study with a serious expression and immediately knelt down, "Your Majesty, I have urgent news to report."
"Ah, it's Xion. Speak," Manina composed himself, using AI Sun Sunshine to put away the relics in front of him, then turned his attention to the kneeling Intelligence Minister.
"Your Majesty," Xion bowed his head solemnly, "According to the data from our spy satellites on Blue Star, high-ranking cultivators from Blue Star are likely to form a group and come to our Skrull planet once again. Top players like Su Yu, Xu Xiaotian, Zhong Feng, and Meng Lianggu are all missing from the game."
In truth, the high-ranking cultivators from Blue Star had been very cautious, not revealing any trace of their gathering and journey to Donna's residence. However, the Skrull people, with their extensive surveillance network and inside information from the game, easily discerned their movements. Indeed, the more people involved, the harder it was to hide their tracks.
"Oh? They're coming to our planet again?" Manina perked up a bit. Considering the timeline, it was indeed the time for the Blue Star people to arrive.
Manina asked, "How many are coming this time? How many are at the Sixth and Seventh Ranks? Is Cao Cao among them?"
Xion wiped the sweat from his brow, "Your Majesty, we currently don't have this information. The news of the Blue Star people visiting our Skrull planet again is based on inference. We can't determine the exact composition of their group."
Manina said coldly, "Investigate and report back to me within three days."
"Understood," Xion replied quickly.
"However, this time..." Manina's lips curled into a cold smile, "These Blue Star humans won't be as lucky as before. I want the majority of them to come and never return!"
In previous visits, the high-ranking cultivators from Blue Star had returned almost unscathed, with none of them dying on foreign soil. Qian Beizui, on his first visit to Skrull, along with two others, became Skrull captives and was eventually used in a prisoner exchange. On his second visit, due to Cao Cao's pressure, the Skrull people didn't dare to attack the Sixth-Rank cultivators from Blue Star.
But this time, things were different!
This time, due to the "Fair War" principle, the Holy Silver Federation had issued a punishment. According to the "Holy Song's" judgment, Seventh-Rank and above cultivators from Blue Star could not initiate attacks on the native inhabitants of Skrull.
This meant that the Skrull people didn't need to fear Cao Cao's threats and could boldly attack the Sixth-Rank cultivators from Blue Star. Moreover, this time, it wouldn't be as simple as capturing them. Manina decided to accept no surrenders and wanted them dead! Only death could serve as a warning to these locust-like Blue Star cultivators.
Xion, of course, understood this very well.
He cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, should we issue a comprehensive manhunt now?"
"Yes," Manina cleared his throat and said seriously, "Xion, issue the manhunt immediately to capture all Sixth- and Seventh-Rank cultivators from Blue Star. This time, we don't need them alive; I want them dead!
For each Sixth-Rank cultivator from Blue Star killed, the reward will be the title of Count of Scorching Sun or Lankte, along with 300 billion Scorching Sun Credits worth of spirit energy resources. For each Seventh-Rank cultivator killed... remember the Hyton Scorching Sun family that was recently wiped out?
"All of his land, assets, and titles will belong to the one who eliminates him!"
"Understood, Your Majesty. I'll announce it right away." Seion replied immediately.
This time, the Emperor truly went all out! The bounty reward is the highest it has ever been.
With such a generous reward, there will surely be brave souls willing to take on the challenge.
The people of Earth will soon taste the bitter pill of this conflict.
"By the way, there's one more thing," Manina added. "Regarding the rule that 'Earth's seventh-rank and above warriors cannot actively attack the native Skrull inhabitants,' you must ensure this is communicated effectively. Strive to inform all high-rank warriors within 24 hours, especially the teams involved in the manhunt. Understand?"
"Understood!" Seion nodded immediately.
"Alright, you may go." Manina waved him off, signaling him to proceed with his tasks.
Seion hurried to rise and take his leave.
But just as Seion was about to exit the study, Manina called him back once more:
"Wait a moment, I have one more thing to tell you."
"Your Majesty, what else is there?" Seion dared not complain and quickly turned to kneel again.
Manina thought for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then said, "Although the Earthlings have returned, we must not let them disrupt our rhythm. The plans we are currently executing must continue without delay.
"Notify Lance that the 360,000 third-rank professionals from Earth must be transported to Bonar as quickly as possible."
Bonar is the planet closest to Skrull in the Skrull system, much like Mars is to Earth.
However, Bonar's climate conditions are far harsher than Mars, which is why the casualty rate is so high.
"Understood," Seion replied promptly.
"Also, inform the Earthling Brandon to shoot a propaganda video. I want to see it by tomorrow, clear?"
"Of course, I will ensure Brandon completes the video as soon as possible!"
"Good, go and get to work."
"Goodbye, Your Majesty."
With that, the conversation between the ruler and his subject came to a complete end.
Manina instructed the AI Sunshine to bring him Hayden Blaze's relics, continuing to reminisce through the objects.
Seion, on the other hand, rushed to the expeditionary force headquarters to carry out the Emperor's orders.
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On the other side, above the Sun City, at the Skrull Expeditionary Force headquarters.
Transport ships, brimming with third-rank Earth cultivators, passed through the spatial rift and landed in the hangars of the expeditionary force headquarters.
Lauren Figus was one of the Earth cultivators aboard one of these transport ships.
Standing by the transport ship's window, Lauren Figus gazed down at the cold, grand expeditionary force headquarters and the seemingly endless Sun City below. He felt no unease or regret, only excitement and anticipation.
Lauren Figus was a citizen of the Pacific Nation, 26 years old, and a professional player.
On the seventh day of the release of Evolution, he finally managed to purchase the equipment and entered the game, playing all the way until yesterday.
In the game, he was not only a well-known warrior player but also a devoted fan of Brandon, successfully joining the guild organized by Brandon and becoming a core member.
Previously, like most Earthlings, he had wanted to protect his home, refusing to let the Skrulls make a single step.
However, after Brandon's betrayal, his thoughts gradually changed.
He sought to justify his idol's betrayal, leading him to consider many things from Brandon's perspective.
In the end, his entire mindset underwent a 180-degree shift due to these considerations.
(End of Chapter)
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