Chapter 118 Chapter 118: He Can Kill Me, Kafka.
Chapter 118: He Can Kill Me, Kafka.
Considering the sudden tremor of the earth just now, the fruits growing on the roots, and seeing the revitalized Ambrosial Arbor before his eyes, it was only natural to feel a sense of "as expected."
However, what was somewhat unexpected was that Kevin had originally thought the Ambrosial Arbor would be at most a few kilometers tall. Yet, what presented itself before Kevin was a colossal plant that seemed tens of thousands of meters high, its branches blotting out the sky.
The disparity between the new sprouts at its apex and the withered half-trunk below was quite pronounced. Countless branches cascaded down like strokes in an ink painting, truly living up to the name "Ambrosial Arbor's Flourishing."
If nothing unexpected happened, it was indeed likely the power of the Stellaron that had revived the Ambrosial Arbor, which everyone had thought long dead. It even brought about a rather significant change to its original form.
To achieve such an effect with a Stellaron that had erupted not long ago, one didn't need to think too hard to guess that the Stellaron's location was probably right at the roots beneath this Ambrosial Arbor.
Kevin truly couldn't understand why such a powerful Xianzhou ship could be infiltrated to this extent... Those members of the Denizens of Abundance certainly didn't seem capable of this.
Either it was due to various negative influences that had left the Xianzhou terminally ill, far less robust than it appeared on the surface.
Or... the true mastermind behind this disaster was far from being just the Denizens of Abundance...
"The Xianzhou really hid this place deep. If you hadn't caused such a commotion just now, I wouldn't have found my way here. Thanks." Suddenly, an inexplicable female voice reached Kevin's ears.
"...Kafka?"
Black jacket, white shirt, purple stockings, and the very distinctive sunglasses accessory on her head... This was the description of this Stellaron Hunter named Kafka on the wanted notices from both the Interastral Peace Corporation and the Luofu. And she had almost never changed out of this most classic outfit.
One really had to admit that she exuded an aura of mature and dangerous charm almost constantly, making Kevin subconsciously wary.
Hah, perhaps a grown-up Elysia would really enjoy making friends with a girl like this?
However, the commotion Kevin caused just now was indeed quite significant. As a different dimension, the Fragmentum originally served to isolate the inside from the outside. Yet, the power Kevin used just now forcefully blasted through this restriction.
It's also possible that Pardofelis's performance earlier had indeed affected him...
Before Kevin could even begin to soothe his unusual emotions, the Stellaron Hunter opposite him had already started greeting him: "Mr. Kevin, right?"
"Silver Wolf mentioned you to me not long ago. That kid has always been very confident in her gaming skills. The blow she took from you last time wasn't small at all. She even said things like she must get her revenge... That also made me quite curious about you."
"Blade, can you see anything?"
Kafka suddenly turned her head to look at her companion beside her, who was slightly taller than her, and asked.
Although Kevin wasn't very familiar with such things, this Stellaron Hunter called Blade—his attire clearly fit Xianzhou characteristics very well. And it gave off a feeling of being... a special ceremonial dress for funerals?
Compared to Kafka, this Blade holding a sword sheath seemed to have no particular interest in Kevin at all. Yet, he still replied very precisely: "Let me put it this way, Kafka. He can kill me."
No matter how you listened to it, this description was exceptionally bizarre. Yet in Kafka's eyes, it seemed quite normal. Not only did she nod in agreement, but she also asked Kevin softly as if with great interest: "Elio said that the universe is like a cube with countless faces."
"Nearly infinite time, nearly infinite space, and yet we appear in one place simultaneously. 'Fate' is like that—creating miracles while making you think it's just coincidence."
"Don't you think that's fascinating?"
Some philosophers and poets often use this as a point of sublimation—they believe that since the universe is vast and boundless, and life is innumerable, then for two people to sit together and talk is an incredibly ineffable thing.
But for Kevin...
"Unfortunately, I've never believed in miracles."
If every coincidence could be explained this way, then wouldn't those innocent people who inexplicably suffer disasters also have to be categorized as such?
"I see, so you're the very idealistic type... I thought all followers of The Preservation would be fanatically devoted believers in some aspect." Kafka spread open her palms.
It's just a pity that even if everyone thought so, Kevin had never sought even a sliver of power from The Preservation up until now.
Seeing Kevin remain unmoved all along, Kafka finally sighed and stated her true purpose: "Alright, alright... Actually, I just came to chat with Stelle about some things. You can't possibly deny even my request to see her once, can you?"
Perhaps their companion who could foresee the future had seen something. Or perhaps the strength Kevin displayed earlier against Silver Wolf had an effect. In any case, these Stellaron Hunters, notorious across the galaxy, not only didn't resort to violence but were even quite amicably negotiating terms with Kevin here.
"......"
"These matters have nothing to do with me."
But even so, Kevin couldn't possibly push the naive Stelle over without even knowing whether these people were friend or foe.
Just as he was about to speak, urgent shouts suddenly came from the great hall behind him: "Boss Kevin... Boss Kevin! What happened outside? Why was there such a huge commotion just now?"
Pardofelis rushed out from inside the door. She had just caught her breath and hadn't fully recovered when she suddenly caught sight of Kafka and the other person not far away. Lifting her head with a look of utter shock on her face: "Th-th-this... Two Stellaron Hunters... How did they both come here!"
There are only five Stellaron Hunters on the wanted list. Excluding the one who has never appeared before, haven't three already shown up on the Xianzhou?
Oh no, oh no! Could this massive Xianzhou ship really be about to sink?!
For Pardofelis, who was practically like background noise in the universe—barely noticeable—these Stellaron Hunters with bounties in the billions were simply not from the same world as her.
What else could she do? If a delivery person who delivers takeout in a small city district suddenly encounters a mercenary king who lives by the sword... what could she possibly do?
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