When the hodgepodge world of anime meets the shadow king

In the boundless deep space, a huge fleet is marching forward like a steel behemoth.

Hundreds of thousands of small but agile reconnaissance ships, like agile scouts, cut through the darkness with flashing navigation lights, and took the lead in exploring the unknown airspace ahead, warning the subsequent large forces of potential dangers.

Its streamlined hull loomed in the starlight, shuttling back and forth like a ghost, opening up a gap for exploration for the entire fleet.

Rows of heavy battleships followed closely behind them. The ships were massive, with alloy armor on the surface gleaming with a cold metallic luster under the starlight. The energy cannons and missile silos of various calibers on them were like ferocious fangs, showing their destructive power.

As these giant ships sail, the roar of their powerful engines echoes low in the universe, as if announcing their dominance to the universe.

In the core area in the middle of the fleet, a giant mothership as big as the moon sat. Its body was so huge that it seemed to be able to block out the stars. Countless carrier-based aircraft and landing craft were ready to fight on the deck at any time. Countless drones were neatly arranged in the hangar inside the mothership like a swarm of bees waiting to attack.

On the mothership, various complex energy transmission pipelines and flashing indicator lights complement each other, demonstrating the efficient operation of the internal systems.

On the flanks and rear of the fleet, millions of frigates and cruisers provided close protection.

Frigates, like loyal guards, rely on their flexibility and maneuverability to always be vigilant on the flanks. Once there is any disturbance, they will respond quickly like an arrow from a bow. Cruisers, with their moderate size and powerful firepower, provide all-round firepower support for the entire fleet. Their existence makes the fleet's defense system more stable, like an indestructible fortress.

When the fleet was sailing, the plasma tail flames ejected from the engines were like gorgeous auroras, interweaving a magnificent picture in the dark universe.

The ships are closely connected through a quantum communication network maintained by Scourge-class mechanics. Information is like an invisible thread, tightly connecting the entire fleet, allowing them to move forward in coordination in the vast universe, like an unstoppable torrent of steel, rushing towards the battlefield.

In the mothership

"Tram... Tram... Tram..." The heavy footsteps were particularly clear in the metal passage, attracting the attention of the soldiers along the way.

"Your Excellency [Shadow], Your Excellency [Queen of the Heart], Your Excellency [God Slayer]"

The guards outside the meeting room saluted three times before opening the door for Kitahara Akira and the other two.

Kitahara Xiao nodded slightly, then strode in.

After two years of mercenary life, the temperament and appearance of the three have changed to varying degrees.

Kitahara Xiao's temperament became more stable, his face more tough, and there was a little bit of not-so-obvious stubble on his chin.

In order to facilitate movement, Yukinoshita Yukino pulled her long hair back into a high ponytail. She has gradually lost her youthfulness, with a hint of maturity between her eyebrows. She looks more and more like her sister - except for one part.

Kato Megumi shaved her long hair, which she had grown with great difficulty, into a classic skin. Her beautiful figure was perfectly outlined by the tight-fitting martial arts uniform she wore, and her weapon was fitted to the outside of her right thigh for easy access.

Kitahara Xiao didn't care about the looks from the other Calamity-level people in the room. He strode to an empty seat, twirled his coat, and slowly sat down.

When the other Calamity-level players saw Yukinoshita Yukino and Kato Megumi sitting in the empty seats on both sides of Kitahara Akatsuki, there was something strange in their eyes.

Two years ago, the [Shadow] mercenary group emerged as a new force. Its leader, [Shadow] Kitahara Akira, gained considerable fame with his powerful strength, but at the same time, his specialization in accepting various assassination commissions also made him a thorn in the eyes of many forces.

Wave after wave of disaster-grade units were sent to threaten, seduce or recruit Kitahara Xiao, but without exception they were beaten half to death and thrown back.

Thanks to these people's advice, Kitahara Xiao soon became adept at fighting in the universe.

This situation continued until a year ago when Yukinoshita Yukino and Kato Megumi advanced to the disaster level.

Three Calamity-grade warriors are not a small force no matter where they are, and continuing to send people would be a waste of energy.

But at the same time, a new question arises - why are Yukinoshita Yukino and Kato Megumi still staying in the Shadow Mercenary Group?

Disaster-grade people are all people with luck, strength and talent. Naturally, they also have their own pride. They rarely submit to those of the same level. Even if they advance under the guidance of A-level super-powered people, they will most likely become independent afterwards.

But Yukinoshita Yukino and Kato Megumi did not do so, and the relationship between the three seemed to be even better?

All kinds of opinions came out at once. Some said that the three were just comrades-in-arms, some said that the three were fellow villagers, but the most widely accepted view was that the three were a couple.

In the interstellar era, the atmosphere is very open. Besides, the gap between Kitahara Akatsuki and the super A-level seeds is only one big battle record away from fame, so no one will say anything.

"Everyone is here, let's start the meeting now," said a star cluster-level official.

Kitahara Akatsuki accepted a proxy war commission this time. A conflict broke out between two star cluster-level civilizations, but they could not go to war directly due to interstellar law, so they sent their own younger brothers to seek benefits for themselves.

The various galaxy-level minions were reluctant to send their own Calamity-level warriors to die, so they recruited mercenary Calamity-level warriors to fill the gap in combat power.

Many well-known forces accepted the commission, including several large forces such as the Yuntian Legion of [Enchantress] Hilde and the two siblings Gatedolly.

After the officials of the cluster-level civilization gave a general introduction to the situation, they handed over the planning rights of the battlefield to these disaster-level people to discuss on their own - after all, they were not their own direct descendants, and it would be better to let them negotiate on their own than for them to disobey orders on the battlefield.

"Shadow, why are you here too?" a reptilian creature of the Calamity level said in dissatisfaction.

The reward for this commission is very generous, and a little brat wants to get a piece of the pie?

"As a newcomer who has only been in the industry for two or three years, you should be more aware of yourself. Can you afford to delay the opportunity?"

"Self-awareness?" Kitahara Akatsuki said disdainfully, "The Disaster Grade is based on strength. When did seniority become the basis for ranking people?"

He looked at the man with contempt in his eyes, "You old man, just get into the garbage dump and stop embarrassing yourself here!"

Hilde, who was polishing her nails not far away, glanced at Kitahara Akira. It's only been two years since they last met, and he has changed a lot.

"You!" The man wanted to say something, but a cold light flashed on his neck.

"Gurgle~" He looked at the [Tooth of Kamish] that was placed on his neck at some point and swallowed.

When? He didn't even notice it!

"If you have any objections to my strength, you can come to me. I'm always here to help you." Kitahara Xiao glanced at everyone.