The Seventh Base

Chapter 549: Chapter 18 Too Difficult

Elizabeth’s gaze fixed on Sal, her eyes icy cold.

Sal had brought people to her birthday banquet, which was clearly a provocation.

“So, what do you want to do?” Elizabeth asked, looking at Sal.

“Of course, to celebrate Princess Elizabeth’s birthday.” Sal continued, looking at Elizabeth. He placed his right hand over his chest, performing the Warrior’s courtesy, “I wonder if Princess Elizabeth might be interested in experiencing the Sasi Kingdom’s way of celebration.”

In Sal’s opinion, the so-called birthday banquet celebrations of Lucas Star were decadent, but since Lucas Star was the initiator of the Star System Alliance, their culture had invaded various planets and dominated the mainstream.

To change this, it would take the effort of generations, and in the meantime, they needed to promote their culture.

Today presented an excellent opportunity, with many noble young masters from Lucas Star and other stars with distinguished identities present, to witness the traditions of the Sasi Kingdom.

“Not interested,” Elizabeth responded coldly. “This is Lucas Star.”

Did Sal want his subordinates to spar with her?

In Elizabeth’s view, that was demeaning, and her pride would never allow her to accept such a challenge.

“Since Princess Elizabeth herself is not interested, then, how about letting others contribute to the Princess’s entertainment?” Sal continued, “I want to see if the nobles of Lucas Star are so indulged in pleasure that they have forgotten about cultivation.”

This was no longer a provocation against Elizabeth alone but against all the noble young masters of Lucas Star present.

Sal had come prepared, and it seemed that tonight, he would not let Elizabeth’s birthday banquet proceed smoothly.

“Your Highness,” someone stepped forward and came to Elizabeth’s side. They were already quite annoyed with Sal.

“The Sasi Kingdom really is a land of savagery, lacking in the soil of civilization,” Prince Carey spoke displeasedly. Many people stood out; with things said to this point, there was no choice but to engage in a contest.

Someone from the Sasi Kingdom had already stepped forward, releasing energy.

Soon after, people saw someone step out from behind Elizabeth, and the surrounding crowd rapidly cleared a large space in the center.

The two charged forward, and the fight quickly engaged.

Ize and Carter were somewhat displeased. This savage prince from the Sasi Kingdom truly lacked manners, intentionally causing trouble at someone else’s birthday party.

In their minds, Sasi Kingdom was culturally backward, valuing strength and being volatile and barbaric.

Both were eager to take action for Elizabeth.

The place was exceptionally lively, and Xu Mo stood guard, motionless. He had no interest in the ongoing fight. At this moment, a single thought occupied his mind: how to sneak away!

Zero also had no interest. She didn’t even glance at the battle, her gaze having been searching through the crowd since her arrival. She quickly scanned every area but could not find Xu Mo.

“Has he run off?” Zero’s expression was peculiar. She saw Ize and Carter, knowing that Xu Mo had been egged on by the two, and since they were here, Xu Mo must be as well.

Glancing at the beauties at the banquet, dressed in distracting and alluringly revealing attire, she thought:

So pretty!!

She was even more irritated!!

Are they all men??

Zero stepped into the hall, unnoticed by the crowd focused on the battlefield. Even Elizabeth was watching the fight and didn’t see Zero.

As Zero’s gaze swept through the crowd, she couldn’t spot him?

She saw Sorey and Yekaterina there and headed in their direction.

Sorey and Yekaterina stood on the periphery of the fight, Yekaterina spotting Zero first and nudging Sorey.

Sorey then also noticed and spoke with a smile, “Are you looking for Xu Mo?”

As he said this, his gaze wandered around the area.

“Huh, he was just here a moment ago!” Sorey looked around bewildered, not seeing Xu Mo’s figure. It was strange; he remembered seeing Xu Mo just a moment ago, so how had he suddenly disappeared?

Yekaterina stomped on his foot, Sorey winced, and Yekaterina continued to stomp.

“What’s the matter, Yekaterina, why are you stepping on me?” Sorey asked, puzzled.

Yekaterina: “……”

“Nothing.” She felt somewhat exasperated.

Sorey scratched his head as Zero asked, “Where’s Xu Mo, is he here?”

“He is,” Sorey said. “I just saw him; how strange that he’s gone in a blink of an eye.”

“……” Yekaterina questioned her life choices.

Although Xu Mo did not dare to move, he was aware of everything around him, paying attention to Zero’s area, naturally hearing her conversation with the Soray Brothers.

At that moment, Xu Mo felt the urge to hit someone.

The Soray Brothers were truly ‘helpful.’

He would remember this!

“Just now?” Zero confirmed.

“Yes, just now. He must still be here; maybe he went to the restroom,” Sorey replied, seemingly missing a beat.

“Thank you,” Zero said.

“Family helps family; it’s what should be done,” Sorey still seemed somewhat proud. He understood the relationship between Zero and Xu Mo.

One family!

Zero left the area and looked towards the interior of the palace. Then she walked in that direction, noting the sign for the restroom, and quietly waited outside.

He had to come out eventually, right?

So, there Zero stood, poised and quiet.

Not far in front of Zero, Xu Mo stood like a statue, daring not to move an inch.