Chapter 193 Hunting Legion
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“What none of us saw coming was this; aside from a top commander bringing seven hundred thousand Swarmborn against Kolar planet, the crown prince, Rhes, showed up as well.
“Rheys took a few hundred elite Swarmborn, slipped pat Kolar amid the chaos, struck the three Harvest planets behind it, and abducted ten growers.”
So the theatrical little insect had a history, which was kidnapping growers.
Sylvara clicked her tongue silently. No wonder her bargain bin husband had been nagging nonstop. Those Swarmborn brats had a natural tracking sense for plant-type growers. They would sniff one out and label one as food immediately.
This time, Rheys sneaking onto this primitive planet likely meant he assumed that with 310,000 students and instructors present, there would be plenty of Plant Department members. If high level ones were scarce, he would settle for weaker ones.
If that was his plan, he was not leaving anytime soon. Hmight even try targeting growers from all five military academies.
Veyric tensed up, his battle markings failing to hide the spark in his eyes. He blurted out, “And then? What happened next?”
“On his return, Rheys was spotted by Imperial forces.” Carlos’s expression hardened. “To the Hunting Legion, every Imperial life is our duty to protect.
“Growers are already rare. They seized ten at once, so the commander redirected troops to chase them. The vanguard team, almost ten thousand strong, went out and never came back.”
Veyric clapped a hand over his own mouth to muffle a shout. Nearly ten thousand dead. He had heard Swarmborn ate humans. Those ten thousand would have been eaten.
Sylvara’s face darkened. She met Carlos’ eyes. “Nearly ten thousand of them did not return. Did your commander go after them?”
Carlos nodded. “Yes. Once the vanguard left Kolar, communication stopped. We could not pull more forces from Kolar. After the commander completed the defensive arrangements, he went alone, piloting his mecha straight into Swarmborn territory. Ten days and ten nights later, he brought back five thousand people. The growers were recovered too.
“But those growers lost their mental power and became ordinary. The commander was gravely wounded, suffering genetic breakdown and mental damage. He stayed in a medical pod for almost a year before stabilizing.
“A year later, the Empire finally released the battle report on Starnet, and people learned that six years ago the commander fought the Swarmborn crown prince. They had no idea he went in alone, deep behind enemy lines, and nearly died.”
Sylvara knew Agares’ mental strength had not actually healed, and neither had the genetic decay. If he could fight now, it was likely because she had treated him. These recent feedings had calmed both his mental force and genes.
“My idol is terrifying,” Veyric whispered, awe sinking in his bones. Imagining defeating him felt like a bad joke, not even worth considering. “No wonder I am going to worship him forever.”
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Chapter 193 Hunting Legion
“And you still talk about beating him?” Sylvara cut him down coldly. “Fake fan.”
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Veyric puffed his cheeks, then snickered. “A man can dream. Especially before bed. Daydreaming is part of the fun…”
Boom. A heavy crack of thunder tore across the sky. Lightning ripped through the night.
Sylvara and the Hunting Legion soldiers jumped upright.
Leiya shouted, “It is the commander. He called the lighting.”
Sylvara narrowed her gaze at the source of the blast. He mental energy threads, which had been wrapped around the camp, shot outward, sweeping far into the distance.
“The commander’s lightning?” An instructor nearby, overhearing, stood abruptly and asked, “How do you know he did that? I thought his abilities were gone?”
Sylvara’s mental energy snapped back with force. Her eyes darkened. She barked, “Move.”
She sprinted forward, dragging Veyric with her. “Do not leave my side.”
Veyric followed, his mouth twitching.
She never forgot to swipe nameplates and snatch shoulder badges. The fools from the First Military Academy still had no idea their badges and plates were missing.
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