Chapter 184 Recruiting a Protagonist

Melos looked disbelieving and was about to say something, but Han Xiao cut him off, speaking calmly:

"Don't rush to conclusions. You didn't believe I was a Seer before. If you hadn't changed your mind, this meeting wouldn't have happened. I don't need you to believe me right away, just think about it carefully. What reason do I have to lie to you? The Sunil people haven't given me any benefits. Even if what I say is false, you have nothing to lose."

"...Indeed." Melos nodded, agreeing with this statement. Even if Han Xiao was bragging, the race would only maintain the status quo. Rather, Melos preferred to believe that Han Xiao was telling the truth. With fresh troops to help, the race's losses in fighting the calamity would be greatly reduced, and it could develop.

Although there was the potential threat of DarkStar, the Sunil race was just small fry to DarkStar. As long as they kept a low profile, they could find gaps to grow in the dangerous environment.

With this in mind, Melos looked serious and said in a deep voice, "If you can really help the race overcome this difficulty, the Sunil will become your most steadfast allies. I cannot make decisions for the race, but I believe the leadership will do so. Please believe in the determination and quality of us Sunil people."

"Of course, I have never doubted those two points." Han Xiao tossed a high hat his way, making Melos feel comfortable in body and mind.

"I will immediately report your attitude to the higher-ups..."

Han Xiao waved his hand and said, "I advise you not to say anything yet. A pleasant surprise is better than agonizing anticipation. Besides, your race's higher-ups may not believe I am a Seer based solely on your word."

Melos was stunned for a moment, then thoughtfully said, "That makes sense..."

"If I'm not mistaken, you, like other Supers, are about to go to the interstellar to become a mercenary."

"Yes, I've been in the race for too long. It's time for me to go out and make some contributions. I'll be leaving in two days." Melos nodded. Although he was very strong, he had never ventured into the interstellar alone.

Han Xiao's eyes flashed, and he smiled.

"Since we've reached a consensus, why don't you join my mercenary group and become my partner?"

At this moment, Han the Mechanic seemed to be possessed by Luffy. If he added a low-angle shot, backlight from the sun, and an outstretched hand, along with a passionate BGM, he felt he could trigger the super-strong buff of \[Recruitment Success Rate +100%].

"Join your Black Star Mercenary Group..." Melos was immediately tempted. Anyway, he was going to be a mercenary. Acting together would not only give them more manpower, but also allow him to stay in contact with Han Xiao for a long time, witness his actions, and verify the truth of his words.

If Han Xiao sincerely helped the Sunil, he would have the opportunity to repay him, help Han Xiao rescue his home planet, and the two could carefully discuss how to deal with DarkStar, talking all night long, perfecting the plan. It was just too convenient.

Moreover, Han Xiao was very important to the Sunil, and he couldn't let anything happen to him. If they teamed up, he could protect him. After all, Han Xiao's strength was, in Melos's eyes, at a mediocre level and definitely not considered strong.

‘His strength is one level lower than mine, being a mercenary is very dangerous. I'll follow him, lest he die accidentally.’

After careful consideration, Melos felt that this proposal was very constructive and immediately gave a positive response. "Okay, I'll join your mercenary group."

Hearing this, Han Xiao nodded calmly, but his heart blossomed into a brilliant chrysanthemum.

——It wasn't in vain that I used a five-stage hairpin turn of deception to finally abduct this protagonist-type character!

Besides having the role of contacting the Sunil, Melos could also enrich the mercenary group's own NPC cadre. This was a high-end combat force!

This trip was a huge profit!

The content of the exchange between the two was not reported to the higher-ups. As Han Xiao suggested, he would first keep the Sunil in the dark, with only Melos knowing the truth.

Two days later, the interstellar tour group that had been called arrived at Sunil Star. A group of players eagerly waited beside Han Xiao to board the ship, when suddenly they saw a tall Sunil person walking over. The crowd had stayed in Senyuan City for so long, and had seen the military's propaganda, and immediately recognized the person as Melos, who was being molded into a hero.

Melos was wearing simple casual clothes. Han Xiao glanced at him. "Where's your armor?"

"I lent it to the research institute. I can only get it back after they derive the blueprints, so I can only carry this weapon..."

Melos turned sideways, revealing a silver rectangular block tied to his back. This was the folded state of the mechanical ship-slicing blade, the only equipment he was carrying.

"I see..." Han Xiao was a little disappointed. A General-grade armor was a good thing, but he hadn't even met the prerequisite requirements for a Sergeant-grade armor yet, so a General-grade was even more impossible. Anyway, there would be opportunities in the future, so there was no need to rush.

Han Xiao turned to the high-level players and introduced, "This is Melos, a Grade B Super. From today on, he will be our partner, a new member of the mercenary group."

Oh my goodness! The crowd's jaws almost dropped to the ground, looking dumbfounded.

Good heavens, a race's hero has been abducted by the leader!

"Why did you join us?"

"What's your class?"

"Did you and Black Star reach some kind of deal?"

The crowd was very curious about this new partner, chattering all at once. Melos was surrounded in the center, feeling the enthusiasm of his "teammates," which he was very unaccustomed to, with a forced smile on his face.

The players' detection results were full of question marks. They were very curious about how Han Xiao had hooked up with a Grade B Super. This was a top expert in the high-level maps, probably even more powerful than Black Phantom, and estimated to be the strongest combat force in the entire mercenary group.

With a stronger thigh joining the team, the players were very excited.

After a while of commotion, the spaceship slowly landed. Melos broke away from the players, walked to Han Xiao's side, looked up at the spaceship, and his face stiffened.

Han Xiao turned his head to look, raised his eyebrows, and said, "You seem a little nervous. Haven't you been to the interstellar before?"

"Yes, this is my first time." Melos rubbed his hands, wiping away sweat, and whispered, "Actually, I'm a little afraid of heights..."

"...You're really embarrassing martial artists." Han Xiao was speechless.

The group boarded the spaceship and slowly ascended, flying into outer space. Senyuan City gradually shrank in their sight. This employment mission was finally over. They left with one more member than when they came. The Sunil race's calamity event had benefited everyone a lot, especially Han Xiao, who had made a fortune.

"This trip has planted a seed in Sunil, and it can be considered a connection to DarkStar's storyline... The plan has finally taken the first step." Han Xiao crossed his arms, looking thoughtful.

The spaceship's destination was Juberly Hub. Before conducting the next mission, Han Xiao wanted to go back to rest and reorganize the team, and digest the gains from this trip.

...

Senyuan City, a military base was opened as a recruitment office.

After the calamity, it was time for new recruits to enlist again. Young people of the right age participated in compulsory military service and received military training. One by one, young people came to the recruitment office accompanied by their parents.

Lana arrived early. He handed in his identification and was allowed to enter the recruitment office by the guard. Other irrelevant people were not allowed to enter, and parents were stopped outside.

Lana turned back. His parents were waving outside, with their usual kind smiles.

He took a deep look, then followed the team into the military base.

After waiting in line for a long time, it was finally Lana's turn to go through the procedures. The officer sitting behind the table didn't even look up and said casually, "State your name, then take a number tag and go for a physical examination."

Lana took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Officer, I want to apply for formal enlistment."

The officer glanced up. "Do your parents know?"

"No."

"Young man, your parents must have warned you not to apply for formal enlistment."

"Yes, sir, but I believe my decision is correct."

The officer said coldly, "Once the enlistment application is approved, you will be fully responsible for your decision, and you will not be allowed to regret it. Do you understand?"

"I understand."

A trace of a smile appeared on the officer's cold face. He opened a drawer containing a thick stack of formal enlistment application forms, took one out, and handed it to Lana.

Lana was about to take it, but found that the officer was holding the application form tightly, and he couldn't pull it out. At this moment, the officer said indifferently, "This is the last chance to regret it."

Lana looked determined and snatched the application form.

"Very good, the formal enlistment venue is next door. Don't block the people behind you."

Lana followed the officer's finger and looked over. Next to him was an empty warehouse, which was also the recruitment office for formal enlistment. The warehouse was full of young people holding enlistment application forms waiting to fill them out.