"It's for that power gem, isn't it?
It looks like you've already figured out what it can do.
What price do you think I should give you? "The Moonfiend Empress looked at Lan Jue with a smile, but there was a twinkle in her eyes.
Lan Jue replied. "You can demand as much as you want."
The Moonfiend Empress smiled and walked up to Lan Jue. "Why would I ask for anything?
It's just a star chart. You can have it if you want it. "
As she spoke, she raised her hand. There was a flash of light, and a small silver disk appeared in her palm. She handed it to Lan Jue.
Lan Jue accepted the disk and handed it to Ke 'er, who stood at his side.
"Thank you very much. I owe you a favor.
Let's go. "With that, he turned to leave. He had no intention of staying any longer.
"Stop!" The Moonfiend Empress shouted.
When Lan Jue turned around again, she saw the Moonfiend Empress' angry expression.
"You heartless bastard!
You're just going to leave right after eating! "The Moonfiend Empress grumbled.
"Hey, don't say that," Kerr snapped.
"Who's going to eat with you?
Our boss is a decent man. "
The Moonfiend Empress curled her lip. "Don't give me that. I'm afraid you'd rather he wasn't a decent man.
Which one of Zeus's Four Ladies isn't interested in him?
He's just pretending not to know. "
Lan Jue's expression darkened. "Kerr, give her the star chart. We're leaving."
Kerr was taken aback. Lin Guo-guo and Mika's expressions shifted as well. They were familiar with Lan Jue, and they could tell that he was truly angry this time.
The Moonfiend Empress jumped in fright, but she didn't take the disk from Kerr. Her eyes reddened as she sobbed, "You only know how to protect them.
Zeus, tell me the truth. If I'm willing to let go of everything and go with you, will you accept me as your fifth attendant? "
Lan Jue was stunned for a moment. Her eyes became gentle again. She sighed and said, "Xiao Yue, you know that this is impossible. Don't you know your own personality?
Moreover, there is a limit to what I can protect. "
The Moonfiend Empress lowered her head. "I knew it. Your three years of seclusion wasn't just because of Hera. It was also because of the people around you.
Mika, do you know?
I'm actually very envious of you.
To have such a man willing to protect you.
Sometimes, he was as cold as a king, and sometimes, he was as kind as an angel.
You may leave. "
Mika, Lin Guo-guo, and Kerr all turned to look at Lan Jue.
Lan Jue smiled faintly. "Let's go." With that, she turned and left.
Suddenly, a figure hurriedly walked up from below.
Clad in a golden hood, it was Gao Yong. He'd seen Lan Jue earlier, and his expression was one of terror.
"Your Majesty.
More people are coming. "
The Moonfiend Empress seemed to have reverted to her cold, noble self. "Have them wait for me in the parlor. I'll be right there."
Gao Yong glanced at Lan Jue. "Your Majesty, they've come with ill intentions. I'm afraid we won't be able to delay much longer."
The Moonfiend Empress snorted. "If they're in such a hurry to go to hell, then I'll send them on their way."
Kerr tossed the disk in her hand. "I knew it. This won't be easy to take."
Lan Jue smiled. "It's better this way.
I don't have to worry about it. "
He turned to face the Moonfiend Empress. "Little Yue, what's going on?"
The Moonfiend Empress was suddenly stubborn. "None of your business.
You may leave. "
Lan Jue turned to Gao Yong. "Speak. What is it?"
Gao Yong looked at the Empress, then at Lan Jue. "Mister Lan, it's the Purgatory Pirates.
I don't know where they've found some powerful people recently, but they're proposing a new division of our territory.
They're using the oldest form of piracy. "
"Duels?" Lan Jue asked.
Gao Yong nodded.
"And how?" Lan Jue asked.
Gao Yong said, "Three Ability Duels and four Mecha Duels.
Seven battles, four wins.
In the Shattered Starfields, we call it the Battle of the Seven Stars. "
"You're not sure?" Lan Jue asked.
"With the Moonfiend Pirates' strength, there shouldn't be any problems."
Gao Yong smiled wryly. "We've always had the upper hand, but recently the Purgatory Pirates have found some powerful people. We suspect they're from one of the three Major Leagues. They're also accompanied by six battleships.
The Purgatory Pirates aren't that much weaker than us, so we'll be even closer. "
Lan Jue looked to the Empress. "Little Yue, I can help you with this. We're even.
Not just because of the map, you know. "
The Moonfiend Empress looked back at Lan Jue. A complicated light flashed across her eyes. "Up to you."
Kerr scowled. "Boss, let's go. Helping them is like begging them.
What's the rush? "
Lan Jue looked to Gao Yong. "When will the Battle of the Seven Stars begin?"
Gao Yong said, "According to their intentions, it will be three days later.
"If you're willing to help us, Mister Lan, then we'll agree."
Lan Jue nodded. "Very well. We'll return to Moonfiend in three days. But before that, we need to find something.
When we return, we'll fight in the name of the Moonfiend Pirates. "
"Thank you, Mister Lan." Gao Yong was overjoyed.
Ever since he learned of Lan Jue's identity, he was glad that Lan Jue was in a good mood.
Once they left the castle, Lan Jue led the three women outside.
There was a faint smile on his handsome face the entire time.
"Boss!" Mika suddenly called out.
Lan Jue ignored her. The two were walking side by side. Mika felt Lan Jue's arm brush against his.
Mika fell silent and followed Lan Jue.
At the same time, he pressed a button on the communicator on his wrist.
The four of them walked out of the Moonfiend Palace. Lan Jue didn't say a word. The verti-car they'd rented was parked not far ahead.
"Stay, Zeus."
A voice with a hint of lament suddenly sounded, and everything in the surroundings became silent in an instant.
Lan Jue stopped. Her expression didn't change. She sighed. "Must you force me to kill?"
"It seems that my judgment is correct.
If I let you leave today, I'm afraid you'll never come back.
Little Yue still has feelings for you. I don't know how she hinted at you, but it seems you understand. "
A tall figure slowly approached them from the distance. The space around them seemed to twist and distort, and the people walking on the street quietly disappeared. Mika and the other two women felt as if they had entered a different world at this moment.
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