Chapter 488: Departure (III)

Chapter 488: Departure (III)

“Then you hang onto it,” Li Hao said decisively. “But I am a troop leader of the Battle Heaven Army, so the only choice you have with that key is to join the army. You would be joining under my banner! It’s a stern hierarchy within the Battle Heaven Army and battle orders must be followed to the letter. If the director doesn’t mind, you can have Manager Yu join. I won’t set her any hard missions!

“As for refusing orders... it’s one thing if you leave the ruins. But if you stay in the city and defy orders, the entire army will hunt you down!”

Hou Xiaochen raised an eyebrow. So it looked like Li Hao had accomplished quite the achievements in Battle Heaven. The key wouldn’t be that useful if they kept it instead of giving it to him. Did they dare join the Battle Heaven Army?

Manager Yu would likely be a Black Armor, could a Black Armor refuse a troop leader’s commands? All new recruits would likely join Li Hao’s troop.

After some thought, Hou Xiaochen smiled. “Fine, give it to him!”

Manager Yu tossed the key to Li Hao without a word. The young man promptly gave it to Liu Long. He would only be a Black Armor, but at least his equipment would be activated armor. His defensive ability would be remarkable, to say nothing of anything else, and he would be able to conduct long distance communication.

Li Hao had inquired about the capabilities of the armor and learned that they had a large communication range. When the army used to conduct external missions, a troop leader’s equipment could reach at least five hundred kilometers. It was difficult to say if that was still the case, but there shouldn’t be that big of a difference.

The targets were eliminated and the mess cleaned up. Hou Xiaochen looked at Li Hao. “What are your plans?”

“What do you mean?”

“Do you intend on staying in Battle Heaven?” the man asked serenely. “You must leave at some point. I am heading out for the central region after this expedition, so what are your plans?”

“You’re really leaving, director?” Li Hao blinked with surprise.

“Of course!” Hou Xiaochen smiled. “All factions have suffered heavy losses in Silver Moon this time and probably won’t dare to enter Battle Heaven again. They may not dare try any place else either. This is not the right time for our other ruins to open, they know that.

“The central region houses the headquarters of the three great organizations, the nine ministries, seven divine mountains, powerhouses of the four seas, royal family, and three founding families. There are many, many heavyweights to be found there and some chosen children of the heavens.

“You should not underestimate the supernatural domain. Although there are many drawbacks to that path, that’s because most supernaturals cannot control their impulses or desires. True geniuses will not lose their composure even after abruptly gaining power. Are you not one of them, Li Hao?”

It’d been a very short period of time since Li Hao gained such prodigious strength.

“There are those among supernaturals who’ve broken the barrier beyond Nova. They are much stronger than us and at the very least, we do not dare easily cross our threshold. In the supernatural domain, breaking six locks places one above Nova. The ones of the four limbs are easy to open, opening one of the five organs grants an elemental attribute, opening a second poses a great difficulty—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! There are still those who accomplish it.

“As for the five organs... everyone has their own way when it comes to their balance. Some even use the Water of Life to fix the problems so the organs won’t explode.”

Li Hao glanced sharply at Hou Xiaochen.

“You will only be able to passively respond to stuff if you continue to stay in Silver Moon,” the man continued. “Are you interested in traveling to the central region with me after we leave?”

“I’m just worried about Hou Xiaochen scheming against me...” Li Hao transmitted back in a forthright manner. “This one has too many plots and plans in mind.”

“Are you afraid of him?” He Yong’s transmission came with a laugh. “He won’t do anything to you straight off the bat, and who knows who will be scheming against who? As young as you are, you’ve improved rapidly, kid. I’ll protect you in the central region, what are you afraid of?”

“......” Pfft, it’s not like you can beat him!

“Fine, I’ll consider it!” Li Hao didn’t immediately refuse. “I’m going to head in and ask the generals for their opinion. Would you like to come for some tea, director?”

“......” Hou Xiaochen broke out into laughter. “That’s alright, you do as you wish.”

The little guy’s still on guard against me!

......

Li Hao swiftly left without further ado. Four humans and one dog entered the city. He needed to cement an identity for Liu Long. They would certainly leave the ruins at some point, they wouldn’t stay here forever. He had He Yong take Liu Long to the barracks while he headed straight for the city lord manor. Director General Wang was easier to speak to, so he would talk to that one first.

......

The city lord manor.

It was unknown if Director General Wang had observed any of the earlier fighting. He was still sitting in his chair.

“Report!”

“Enter!” The director general was surprised. The little guy was interesting, he’d learned some of the rules.

“General!” Li Hao cut straight to the chase. “I’d like to ask if I can enter again after I leave Battle Heaven?”

“You can. You are a member of Battle Heaven and can come and go at all so long as the Silver Armor is on you.”

Li Hao beamed, as he thought! A city of my own people won’t restrict its own!

“Will Battle Heaven continue to be open to the public? Can we refrain from the monthly three days?”

“Why should we? Are you worried someone will seize the city?”

“......” Ahem, well, that was indeed the case.