Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 589 : Section 585 - Stab Me

Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then set aside the artificial intelligence AI that had already handed over the "Underlying Core Control Key" and went to the adjacent bedroom, knocking on the door.

The Shadow Guard Lize Jina was in the same room as the Princess, with Xiao Jiu guarding the windowsill, ensuring absolute safety.

Housekeeper Mars and the maids lived next door, available to be summoned at any time.

"Is there something?"

The door was opened, and Housekeeper Mars had not yet gone to rest.

"Hmm! Should we talk inside or outside?"

Chen Fei pointed towards the cabin's balcony.

The Royal Guards were stationed outside the cabin door and along the corridor passage, while he alone guarded the living room.

The entire Light Wing Ship was the flagship, escorted by the Feather Tribe Legion, but honestly, Chen Fei did not trust these members of the Feathered Tribe, and even the Royal Guards beside the Princess, he maintained his skepticism about them.

The attack that the Dog System had warned about was a serious matter, and he didn't want to alarm too many people.

"The balcony!"

Housekeeper Mars was taken aback for a moment, then followed Chen Fei to the edge of the balcony.

He took out a short cylindrical Alchemical Artifact, placed it on the ground, and then stretched out his hand to press on it, guiding the Elemental Energy with his spiritual power, infusing it into the device.

Patterns of the Magic Array on the surface of the artifact lit up, and a faint white mist rapidly formed in the air, surrounding the two men and continuously flowing.

If he wasn't mistaken, it must be some kind of Alchemical Artifact for isolation, to prevent eavesdropping through walls.

There were only a few people the Princess could truly trust, so Mars had to be extra cautious and careful.

Housekeeper Mars nodded to Chen Fei and said, "Now, you may speak!"

Behind the half-open balcony was a boundless expanse of vast cloud sea, where the Light Wing Fleet was buoyantly navigating within, with the majority of the Winged Warriors who could fly with their own wings returning to the Light Wing Ship, and numerous Assembled Combat Aircraft shuttling around the fleet at high speeds, constantly maintaining patrol and alert in the skies.

The light from the two moons shed their brilliance, making the high-altitude brightness akin to daytime.

Many cabins remained brightly lit, with pairs of Light Wings extended on both sides of the Light Wing Ship, continually drawing Elemental Series Energy from the atmosphere, propelling the ship's hovering and flight, with even the bright moonlight being harnessed as one of the energies.

"Just received intelligence, there will be an attack within three days, and there is a mole within the Feather Tribe Legion."

Chen Fei got straight to the point.

A university graduate with a naturally high IQ was able to analyze more information from the little bit of task information provided by the Dog System.

If you break it down, it's all about causality logic; no information exists in isolation.

Since the Light Wing Ship's flight in the sky made it very difficult to track, and the attackers were sure they could act within 72 hours, there was no other explanation other than the existence of a mole secretly transmitting signals for location purposes.

"What?"

Housekeeper Mars was shocked, reassessing Chen Fei from head to toe.

If it wasn't for the fact that this scion of the Chen Family had proven himself in the process of the "Plagiarist Ghost" invasion at the Princess's Private Mansion, Mr. Butler would most likely think the other party had ulterior motives.

How could someone who had never been to Cangqiong Star possibly know whether there was a mole in the Feather Tribe Legion, the two sides weren't even from the same world.

"About the little detail of the intelligence source, let's not worry about it, after all, I also dabble in the military contracting business,"

Seeing the butler's half-convinced expression, Chen Fei felt it was necessary to dispel his doubts.

To complete the tasks set by the Dog System, no! To be precise, to protect Princess Lin Ziyu, there should be unquestioning trust and cooperation between the two parties.

"Oh, right! That's exactly it!"

The explanation from Chen Fei made sense, and Housekeeper Mars quickly caught on.

It was normal for military contractors to have their own intelligence channels—not knowing seven or eight intelligence brokers would be embarrassing in this business, and large military contractors even have their own professional intelligence departments.

Even though he had never tasted pork, Housekeeper Mars had seen pigs run, and Cangqiong Star's mercenary industry also had similar intelligence organizations.

Chen Fei cautiously asked, "May I continue?"

If there was any hesitation or doubt left in the other party, he would not hesitate to stop immediately, proposing to end the commission on the spot, jumping directly from the balcony of the Light Wing Ship cabin, and returning to Blue Star by himself.

Jiu Defense Company did not lack business from the Slan Dynasty, and dealing with a foolish employer who couldn't even grasp the key points was like joking with his own life.

"Please speak!"

Housekeeper Mars finally took the matter seriously.

Chen Fei leisurely stated, "As you know, I'm from Blue Star, visiting Cangqiong Star for the first time. I'm unfamiliar with everything here, whether it's the environment or the Intelligent Species. To protect Her Royal Highness the Princess as much as possible, I need you, Housekeeper Mars, to trust and assist me unreservedly."

"I completely understand your concerns, and I will assist you with all my power,"

Mars nodded, the forthrightness of the other party suited his taste.

Precisely because this scion of the Chen Family was very unfamiliar with Cangqiong Star and could not possibly have any issues of bias, nor would he collude with any ambitious schemers, the Slan Royal Family trusted him with the commission to protect Princess Lin Ziyu.

"This isn't my home ground, those people outside might not be reliable, but just a few of us aren't enough."

Chen Fei looked worriedly towards the cabin door, the "outside" naturally included the Royal Guards and Feathered Tribe Warriors outside the door, but "the few of us" referred to the few close confidants the Princess truly trusted.

The Slan Royal Family's commission came too urgently, and they couldn't find a reliable candidate on such short notice. After all, there were too many uncertainties within the Lin Family, and the only battle-ready person the Chen Family could produce was Chen Fei, who found himself thrust into the role rather reluctantly.

A mere B-level Metal Ability User attempting to ensure the complete safety of Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Cangqiong Star's Royal Family wouldn't be enough with loyalty alone.

"So, we need assistance?"

Being a butler certainly doesn't equate with being a fool. Mars immediately caught the implications in Chen Fei's words.

"Right, I need to put together a reliable team."

Chen Fei had indeed made some friends on Cangqiong Star, and they possessed a certain level of combat ability, but regrettably, they were in Zilu Continent—far too distant to quench an immediate thirst.

Butler Mars lowered his head in thought for a moment, then, stomping his foot, said, "Well... I'll think of something!"

The more people protecting the Princess, the better. That much was easy to understand.

"I have some other arrangements to make..."

Chen Fei glanced toward Princess Lin Ziyu's bedroom.

...

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After a night of flying, the Light Wing Fleet bathed in the morning light of the Holy Flame Sun approached a vast coastal city.

The fleet did not head for the Feathered Tribe's sacred site Jietian Peak but flew directly to the edge of the continent.

The Princess's itinerary was to return to the Imperial Capital Delan City of the Slan Dynasty on the Morning Star Continent as quickly as possible and to meet with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Hence, there was no plan to visit the leader of the Feathered Tribe.

Until they reached Delan City, the Princess's party's safety could not be completely assured.

The whole spaceport was cleared in advance, leaving only the Light Wing Ships of the Fourth Legion descending in sequence.

Butler Mars woke early and left the cabin, disappearing until he was seen again by Chen Fei around noon.

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"We will be resupplying temporarily at Neo City's spaceport. The Light Wing Ships will take off again in twelve hours. The new escort squad has been selected. When would you like to meet them?"

According to his arrangement with Chen Fei, to strengthen the protective force around the Princess, he had selected some warriors from the Feather Tribe's Fourth Legion and formed a new escort squad.

The selection criteria did not require outstanding individual combat ability but merely the ability to follow orders and to work well as a team.

"Now!"

Chen Fei made a swift decision.

He had spent the whole morning on the balcony, overlooking the entire spaceport, allowing the artificial intelligence AI "Adam" to analyze every face to see if anyone was spying on the Light Wing Ships or sizing up the cabin where the Princess was staying.

Those with ill intentions who thought they were inconspicuous while scouting might not realize that an AI was also waiting for a rabbit by a tree stump.

Butler Mars led Chen Fei to a nearby cabin, where more than thirty Winged Warriors were awaiting, who stood to attention with heads held high as someone entered.

Butler Mars scanned the Winged Warriors and immediately said, "This is Chen Fei, one of the Princess's guards. From now on, you will follow his commands."

He had wrangled these warriors from the Cloud Heaven Continent's Feather Tribe's Fourth Legion, essentially removing them entirely from their former structure, to the point where not even the former Legion Commander could issue them orders.

"You, you, and you, step forward!"

Chen Fei's gaze swept over these fiercely spirited warriors, randomly pointing out, and picked six people in one breath.

The six immediately stepped forward two paces, breaking ranks.

"Encircle me, keeping a step's distance!"

Chen Fei continued to order.

Although puzzled, those six warriors nonetheless swiftly encircled Chen Fei without hesitation.

Butler Mars remained silent. He was curious to see what Chen Fei really had up his sleeve.

"Draw your swords!"

Whoosh! Six slender stiletto swords were simultaneously unsheathed.

"Stab me!"

Clang clang...

The "Dragon Guard" tactical armor was instantly penetrated.

The Winged Warrior's stiletto swords were light yet sturdy, with excellent penetrating power. Combined with war techniques, they could even cause a rending effect—if they entered the body, they could shatter organs, beyond the help of any deity.

However, two stiletto swords that had pierced through the physical defense layer of the "Dragon Guard" tactical armor soon encountered resistance. They only penetrated two inches deep and could go no further.

Chen Fei, with swords sticking into him, didn't even furrow his brow. But yes... it did hurt a lot!

Fortunately, it was somewhat difficult to kill a Metal Ability User with metal weapons.

To complete his task, Chen Fei grit his teeth and turned his attention to the other four swords.

Three swords hadn't even punctured the "Dragon Guard" armor, leaving only superficial marks. It was obvious these were pulled back mid-thrust, and the last sword still wavered in mid-air, indecisive.

After all, Chen Fei's command was somewhat absurd, asking these warriors to stab him was almost akin to suicide.