Angis’s hand on the door paused. A drop of cold sweat slipped down his forehead.
He was already aware of the palm pressed on his shoulder.
It was a human hand that wasn’t covered in scales. It couldn’t belong to his companion, Kutes.
An enemy attack!
He was alarmed and wanted to pull away and move sideways. Then he found that his body was fixed in place, unable to move.
Who was it? Was it the ancient beast?
He actually had such great strength? Then why did the fight with Eller and Cole take so long? Angis was stronger than Eller!
In just a moment, countless thoughts flashed through Angis’ mind.
“You…”
He just opened his mouth to try it. The next moment, he felt his vision fly up and go to the other end of the corridor.
In the whirlwind, he saw that his body was still in place and had lost its head. In addition…
A blond-haired man.
The man turned his head sideways and glanced at Angis.
Blazing flames burned silently and wrapped around the lizardman’s head.
The blue flames took only a few minutes to burn the head. It turned into gray powder and fell from the air.
Si Sheng retracted his gaze. He looked at the body of the lizardman, who was blocking the way and frowned slightly. Then he reached out to push it away.
“It took eleven seconds.”
At this time, Xiao Wu’s childish voice was suddenly heard. It was filled with a bit of flattery. “The marshal is still so powerful and efficient!”
Si Sheng’s expression was calm with a bit of indifference. He asked, “Have you taken over the spaceship?”
Xiao Wu couldn’t help being agitated when he heard this.
He explained in an aggrieved manner, “The spaceship has just finished the space jump state. The wireless signal hasn’t been turned on, so I can’t invade.”
Si Sheng lowered his eyes and glanced at Xiao Wu.
He didn’t say anything but Xiao Wu still felt the deep contempt. He turned off the communicator with a whimper, hid in a corner and faced the wall.
Si Sheng ignored it. He looked up at the door of the small bedroom. Then he looked back at the spaceship control room behind him.
Should he improve his favorability in front of his brother-in-law first, or should he control the spaceship first? The marshal, who had always been resolute, felt a rare hesitation.
Then his figure disappeared.
In the control room, Kutes looked at the image displayed on the screen with a pale face.
After sensing Eller’s death, he had brought up the surveillance. However, the surveillance camera in the bedroom was obviously damaged so Angis went out to check.
In fact, they didn’t pay much attention to the man who came back from the dead.
Resurrection from the dead wasn’t a particularly rare ability in the Bewatt Empire. Lizardmen with powerful regeneration abilities could be reborn and resurrected as long as their heads were intact.
Those who were shattered into pieces like Cole were completely helpless.
Moreover, the data showed that this ancient beast was very weak in human form. Cole and Eller had transmitted the data back in real-time when they were fighting. This was why Kutes was able to arrive so quickly.
The ancient beast of Roland might have some special methods, but there was nothing to be afraid of.
As for whether he would turn into a dragon again?
The size of the spaceship was so small. Even if he could change into a beast form, it would definitely destroy the spaceship. This person might be able to survive in the universe in beast form, but that eldest prince of Roland definitely wouldn’t be able to survive.
From the first time he went to look for the eldest prince after being freed, it could be seen that the ancient beast cared for the eldest prince of Roland. The probability of him taking such action was very small.
Therefore, Kutes didn’t worry too much.
He just never expected that a sixth person would appear on the spaceship!
The spaceship’s alarm system was completely unaware. He appeared silently and neatly eliminated Angis. He even burned Angis’ head.
Kutes looked at the surveillance footage with eyes full of horror.
He knew who this blond-haired man was!
He was the marshal of the Roland Empire, who was regarded as the patron saint of the Roland people. He was also the thorn in the side of their leader.
Si Sheng!
It turned out to be Si Sheng!
Why? Why was Roland’s marshal here? How did he get on the spaceship?
Kutes’ back was soaked with sweat.
After staying on Escher Star for over four years, he naturally knew how terrifying this man called Si Sheng was. It could be said that Si Sheng had more than half the credit for Roland still existing today!
Now…
This terrifying guy showed up on their spaceship and killed Angis!
Kutes trembled when he saw the man’s figure disappear from the surveillance footage.
He knew he couldn’t escape.
Sure enough, the next moment, a terrifying pressure fell on him—Kutes plopped down on the ground.
At this moment, he couldn’t even move a finger, let alone activate the spaceship’s self-destruct device.
A pair of military boots appeared in front of him. Kutes struggled to raise his head and followed the snow-white military pants all the way up. He saw the man looking down at him in a condescending manner.
Blond hair and blue eyes. It was obviously a very positive and sunny look, but in Kutes’ eyes, he was like a devil.
Kutes felt sad in his heart.
Obviously, he was also a high-ranking powerhouse in the Bewatt Empire. However, in front of this man in military uniform, he was as humble as an ant. He faced the fate of being trampled to death at any time.
This was a humiliation that every strong person couldn’t endure!
Si Sheng’s eyes shone with a golden light.
He was just about to use the ‘question and answer’ skill on the lizardman. Suddenly, the lizardman gritted his teeth fiercely and something shattered in his mouth.
In less than half a second, the lizardman was foaming at the mouth. Before he died, he looked up at Si Sheng with a cheerful smile.
“All of you…”
“You have to… pay the price…”
His mouth opened and closed with difficulty and his voice became lower. This was until he finally fell limply and lost all his breath—he actually took poison and committed suicide!
Si Sheng’s brow furrowed. He watched the lizardman’s mouth foam and retreated with some disgust.
The golden glow in his eyes disappeared.
He didn’t know what the price was that the lizardman mentioned before dying but his skill was ineffective after death. It would just be used in vain.
Si Sheng looked at the corpse of the lizardman and pursed his lips slightly. He felt a bit irritated because things were unexpected to him.
He walked to the console, connected the communicator to the spaceship and whispered, “Xiao Wu, take over this spaceship as soon as possible and find out what these lizardmen did on Escher Star.”
He had a bad premonition in his heart.
His strength had reached the point where something must’ve happened if he had such a hunch.
“Yes, Marshal!”
An image of a small robot appeared on the light curtain and performed a very standard military salute. Then he turned into light and disappeared. He had started to invade the spaceship system.
Si Sheng stood in the control room for a while before turning around and walking out.
In the bedroom, Xenos sat on the lower bed of the bunk bed. His wrist was resting on the bedpost again and he was pretending to still be locked up.
He stared nervously at the door, almost holding his breath.
Next, they only had one chance. If they didn’t seize it, he and Fengqing would be in danger.
However, they waited and waited.
A few minutes passed but the door of the dormitory still wasn’t open. The movement outside the corridor suddenly stopped.
What happened?
Xenos frowned. He vaguely felt that something they didn’t know about had happened.
He was a bit uneasy. He hesitated for a while before finally saying in a low voice, “Fengqing, you can escape by yourself! With your ability, you can completely escape.”
Xenos calmly analyzed it. “I am a member of Roland’s imperial family. They still want to use me and they won’t do anything to me.”
“I’m sorry. I am the one who caused trouble to you.”
Xenos took a deep breath. At the very least, he knew that Fengqing was still alive. He didn’t have to die bearing the burden of such a heavy sin.
He stared at the universe outside.
This was his first time seeing outer space. It was really beautiful. He had no regrets at being able to take another look at the outside world before he died.
At this time, footsteps sounded outside the room again.
Step, step, step.
The footsteps were calmer and steadier than before, making Xenos feel a bit oppressed. His heart rose to his throat again.
“Fengqing, find a corner to hide. Leave immediately the moment this spaceship lands.”
He looked at the shadow in the corner and reminded in a low voice again.
Xu Fengqing ignored him.
He could tell that Xenos still had a death wish. If Xu Fengqing really left, Xenos would turn around and commit suicide.
There was no way he would let that happen.
Xu Fengqing waited quietly in the shadows.
There might be a big difference between his level and the level of the lizardmen, but he could be resurrected. In addition, the gun in his hand could break the scales of the lizardmen. He wasn’t completely without a chance.
Also…
Xu Fengqing looked at his newly acquired skills: Shadow Devouring and Shadow Thief.
Shadow Devouring used shadows to engulf the enemy. Since the level was low, there was a high probability of the enemy breaking free. Still, it could interfere with the opponent’s actions.
As for Shadow Thief…
He could drag objects several times larger than himself into the shadows and carry them away. The speed was equivalent to Shadow Stealth.
If he really couldn’t defeat the lizardmen, he would use the Shadow Thief skill to pull Xenos into the shadows and then sneak away. At the very least, Xenos’ life could be saved.
Xu Fengqing’s mind was spinning with various things. He couldn’t help feeling a flash of emotion in his heart. If this was a game mission, it would be too hard for ordinary players.
Knock knock knock.
At this time, a knock on the door from the corridor startled Xu Fengqing and Xenos at the same time.
What was this situation?
The lizardmen didn’t realize what was going on in the bedroom, so they knocked on the door to confirm it?
Or was it to lower their vigilance?
Knock knock knock.
The knock sounded again.
Xenos and Xu Fengqing’s hearts were in their throats. Finally, they chose to wait and see.
Si Sheng, who was outside the door, frowned in a slightly distressed manner.
Inside was Ah Li’s brother. Ah Li might be from another world, but it was obvious that he cared very much about his blood relatives in the imperial family of Roland. This meant Si Sheng had to pay attention.
After all, he almost messed up once before.
There was no response for a long time. In the end, Si Sheng cautiously extended his spiritual power.
Of course, with his strength, he could do it without being discovered by the people inside. He didn’t do this at first out of caution and respect.
Si Sheng understood what was going on the moment he saw the scene in the bedroom.
He reached out and tapped the communicator. Xiao Wu’s little head popped up. After hearing his instructions, Xiao Wu obediently cracked the program and opened the closed door.
In the room, Xenos clenched his fists.
It was finally here…
Huh?
Xenos couldn’t help freezing the moment he saw the strange man in military uniform appear at the door of the room.
This was…
Roland’s marshal uniform!
His eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn’t be mistaken! The man was wearing Roland’s badge on his chest!
So this man was…
Xu Fengqing, who was hiding in the shadows, was also stunned. After seeing the person’s face clearly, he almost cursed. In the end, he held it back.
Si Sheng… why did he appear here?
Xu Fengqing remembered what his second brother had just mentioned to him— Xiao Li said that Si Sheng would come to rescue them.
Xu Fengqing glanced at the time in disbelief.
Wasn’t it… only 15 minutes since he ended the call with Ah Heng?
Why was he so fast?
“Big brother, big brother! We are here to save you!”
At this moment, a child’s cheerful and excited voice suddenly sounded in the silent dormitory. This broke the tense and uneasy atmosphere and even injected a bit of vitality.
Listening to this familiar voice, Xenos finally regained his mind. He said in a slightly stunned manner, “Xiao Wu…”
“It’s me, it’s me! Big brother, look at the marshal’s wrist. Do you see me?”
The man’s hand hung by his side. A small robot emerged from the communicator at his wrist, waving his small hand vigorously in order to attract Xenos’ attention.
Si Sheng lowered his eyes and looked at the little robot coldly.
The little robot suddenly shrank back and said pitifully, “Okay, you guys talk. I’ll go to work…”
After speaking, he waved his small hand at Xenos and retracted into the communicator.
The room fell silent again.
It was just that due to the little robot’s warm-up, the atmosphere obviously wasn’t as tense as before.
Si Sheng secretly took a deep breath. Then he raised his legs and walked into the room.
He ignored the shadows in the corner and went straight to Xenos’ bedside. He put one hand on his chest and slowly bent down in a bow.
“Your Highness Xenos, I came to rescue you at the order of His Majesty. You are safe now.”
Xenos looked at him blankly. He felt the powerful aura from this person’s body. There were too many doubts and shocks in his heart.
“You are…?”
“I am Si Sheng, the current marshal of Roland.”
Si Sheng… It was an unfamiliar name to Xenos. He didn’t know this person.
Seeing the overly young face, he should’ve doubted if this person was qualified for the position of marshal of the empire or not. However, the current scene made him unable to question anything.
What really confused him was—
“You… how did you get here? When did you arrive?”
This wasn’t the base camp of the Bewatt Empire. This was a spaceship and it had just flown out of Escher Star!
How did he get to the spaceship?
Was he on the spaceship in the first place?
Xenos inexplicably remembered the previous incident of Silin chasing the spaceship, but he felt that this guess was ridiculous.
However, the blond-haired man standing in front of him gave him an affirmative reply. “I just caught up.”
???
“You said, you just… caught up?”
Si Sheng nodded and said calmly, “After discovering that you were taken by the Bewatt lizardmen, His Majesty immediately sent me to rescue you and… your companion.”
“So, here I am.”
Xenos swallowed hard. He understood every word the man said, but the combination of these words was as incomprehensible to him as a heavenly book.
After a long time, he said, “Thank you, Si Sheng.”
“It is my duty.”
Si Sheng glanced at the injuries on Xenos’ body and slowly raised his hand.
A white light appeared on his palm. The white light acted on Xenos. In less than a minute, all the injuries on Xenos’ body were healed.
Xenos felt dizzy and hot for a while before his mind returned.
“This is… light healing?” He couldn’t help asking.
Si Sheng nodded and said again, “Her Highness Silin is at the palace and waiting for you to return. This includes Brady and the others. They have also returned safely to Roland.”
“Really?”
Xenos asked in surprise.
Seeing the brilliance appearing on the other person’s face and the expression that softened significantly, Si Sheng’s mood slightly relaxed. He felt that he should’ve acted well.
At this time, a figure slowly emerged from a shadow in the corner.
Xu Fengqing knew that there was no need for him to hide any longer. In order to avoid misunderstandings, he took the initiative to lift the stealth state.
However, his appearance didn’t arouse Si Sheng’s alarm or surprise. He only glanced at the man lightly before continuing to look at Xenos.
Xu Fengqing pursed his lips slightly. He looked at Si Sheng with eyes filled with indescribable complexity.
At this time, the little robot appeared again.
“Reporting to the marshal! Xiao Wu has fully taken over the spaceship and activated the signal transmitter! We can contact Brother!”
Xiao Wu secretly glanced at Xenos as he said this.
Xiao Wu had already recycled the previous clone program. His impression of this big brother was super good and he still remembered his promise.
Si Sheng heard this and said appreciatively, “Very good.”
Then he couldn’t wait for Xiao Wu to call Xu Sili’s communicator number.
Soon, the three-dimensional image of the silver-haired young man emerged.
Xenos and Xu Fengqing were shocked at the same time. Their eyes were fixed on the young man on the stage.
“Ah Sheng, how is it?”
On the other side, Xu Sili didn’t see them and he asked eagerly, “Did you save my brother and his companion?”
“Yes. Everything went well.” Si Sheng nodded.
Xu Sili laughed and said, “Okay, I will summon you now. You should bring my brother and his companion back immediately!”
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