Once inside the wormhole, it was as if speed had ceased to exist. Once again, they were in a strange world.
Zeus -1's five thrusters glowed with an orange light.
Lan Jue leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes in exhaustion.
To use one's Discipline to affect the ship's controls was a feat most Adepts couldn't fathom. In fact, Lan Jue couldn't do it on her own.
The reason Zeus -1 was able to accelerate to the speed of light was not only because of Lan Jue's own Discipline, but also because of the power gem.
Inside Zeus -1 was a Core Power Gem. Its purpose wasn't to provide energy, but to amplify it.
This mysterious power gem was an A-level gem.
The value of this gem alone was more than a standard 500-meter-long military battleship.
Zeus -1's systems were built upon this gem.
The ship shuddered as it exited the wormhole. A vast expanse of space appeared in front of Zeus -1.
"Maintain sub-light speed. We'll be in the Shattered Starfields in three days." Kerr reported.
Xiu Xiu replied. "Energy recovery normal. Turn on energy saving cruise mode."
Mika ordered. "Increase radar range. Be prepared for any possible enemies."
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion. The four women worked in perfect harmony. What was supposed to be a fifteen-person ship operated.
From here on out, Zeus -1 was out of the Eastern Alliance's reach. They were in the outer reaches of the Shattered Starfields. This meant they could run into pirates at any time.
Lan Jue's eyes were closed, and sparks of electricity crackled around him. He seemed to be in a wonderful trance. A faint blue light flickered in and out of sight around his chest, adding to his dignified aura.
Two days later.
Zeus -1, which was soaring in space, still maintained a stable speed. Right in front of it, a large patch of light and shadow could be seen faintly.
The Shattered Starfields were vast, and contained more than seventy stars. They radiated heat and energy, illuminating the Starfields.
Most of the planets in the Shattered Starfields were constantly bombarded by asteroids. Some were even smashed to pieces, forming new asteroids. Because of this, there weren't many habitable planets. They were scattered throughout the Starfields.
On top of that, some of the Major League's stars emitted powerful radiation that made the Shattered Starfields even more dangerous. After much investigation, the Three Major League Leagues gave up on the idea.
However, this was a paradise for pirates. The complex terrain was their best cover.
The Shattered Starfields were known as the Paradise of the Fallen. Many fugitives from the Major League chose to stay there.
"We're about to enter the outer systems of the Shattered Starfields." Kerr's voice answered.
"Wonderful." Mika tossed back her red hair in excitement. Her eyes shone brightly.
Lin Guo-guo shot her a look. "Sister Mika, you're always so violent. How are you ever going to get married?"
Mika sniffed. "Why do women have to get married?
Do they have to rely on men?
I don't want to get married. Men aren't good people.
Oh, except for the boss. "
Lan Jue had just emerged from her sleep pod when she heard this. "Mika, are you itching for a beating?
How dare you say the boss isn't a man! "
Mika chuckled. "You said it yourself, I didn't.
Boss, I was complimenting you. "
Lan Jue's lips curled in disdain. She walked to the control room and peered out the window.
"It's been a while since I've been to the Shattered Starfields. I wonder if it's still as chaotic as it used to be."
"Boss," Xiu Xiu said, "are we going to the Shattered Starfields this time?
Do you want to go shopping on the way? "
The Shattered Starfields was a chaotic place, but it was also a place where good things came from. There were some special power gems that were produced here, and they were cheaper than in the Major League.
However, because of safety concerns, not many organizations were willing to come here.
Lan Jue nodded. "Let's get down to business first. If everything goes well, we might as well go.
Let's do some shopping. "
Beep!
Just then, a soft sound echoed through the ship's interior. It wasn't loud, but Lan Jue and the other four women's faces tightened.
They'd built Zeus -1 with their own hands. They were familiar with every detail of the ship.
That sound was the sound of a sleep pod opening.
However, there were only five of them on the spaceship, and they were all here.
Why would a pod open?
A cold light flashed in Lan Jue's eyes. She turned to look.
Mika had leapt to her feet like a leopard, her eyes blazing.
"What a sound sleep!
It's been a long time since I've had such a deep sleep.
Days that don't care about time are the most comfortable. "A voice spoke at a speed far faster than normal.
When he heard the voice, Lan Jue's expression grew strange. Then, it turned to ice.
Mika had already sprung to her feet. A few seconds later, a wretched scream filled the air. "Sis, be gentle, it's a misunderstanding. It's a misunderstanding."
Mika strode back, carrying a man in her arms.
The man's body was charred black.
"Jewel Master, help!" The man was still screaming, but it was clear that he had lost all strength.
Lan Jue looked at him coldly. "Accountant, I need an explanation that will convince me.
Otherwise, I'll throw you out of here and let you die. "
"Don't! Don't!" It was the Accountant who'd just woken up.
The four women, including Mika, were shocked and angry. Someone had unwittingly snuck onto Zeus-1, and they'd been in a deep slumber. They'd been completely oblivious to the fact that they'd been conducting security checks.
This wasn't just inconceivable, it was humiliating.
They'd been with Lan Jue for years, but this was the first time they'd encountered something like this.
"Jewelry Master, don't be angry.
It was the Keeper who sent me here.
I'm his representative.
Aren't you supposed to work with him?
The Keeper told me to let you know, but I forgot.
Ah!
Don't do anything, sister. Let me finish.
Fine, fine. I was wrong. I shouldn't have found your hangar out of curiosity. I shouldn't have taken control of the hangar's systems. I shouldn't have boarded the ship out of curiosity.
But this ship's designer is a genius!
It's an amazing design.
So many power gems, how extravagant!
Jewelry Master, you're too rich. "
Lan Jue's icy expression began to melt. His lips curved in a familiar smile that his two apprentices knew so well.
"Mika, you're not allowed to hurt him.
Anything else is up to you. "
A wicked smile crept across Mika's lips.
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