Esper X Family – Chapter 664 – Sigh— Mom, Can We Make Peace?

“Those whose names are called must die immediately.”

Xing Lan had spoken.

This was undoubtedly Grim Reaper’s declaration!

As the most powerful being present, her words were law, and no one could stop her.

A true roll call from the King of Hell!

Everyone’s expressions shifted slightly, caught off guard by the suddenness of it all.

However, since these people were all willing to sacrifice their lives for the expedition, essentially a suicide squad, none of them would show any disgrace in the face of death.

If anything, if their lives could be exchanged for the survival of Watcher Civilization, it would be a hugely profitable outcome.

Even better if they could send someone back with vital information.

All they could hope for now was that the Watcher Civilization wouldn’t send another fleet to provoke the terrifying beings here.

Their goal was to survive, one day at a time.

At worst, they would change their strategy and focus on finding ways to avoid disasters.

As things stood, Xing Lan clearly didn’t intend to wipe out the entire fleet. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have boarded the flagship. She could’ve just detonated the fleet’s ships from outside like firecrackers.

Sacrificing a few lives to calm Xing Lan’s rage and buy the Watcher Civilization a sliver of hope was the most cost-effective deal imaginable.

Xing Lan raised a finger and pointed at the tall figure standing beside White Comet, her gaze icy cold.

“You. You annoy me. Now, immediately, this very instant, fall on your sword and die before my eyes.”

Gray Marsh met her frigid stare and instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

As an ambitious man with grand aspirations, there was no way he would readily give up his life.

Gray Marsh had thought that as long as the green hills remain, there would be no shortage of firewood. Even if he couldn’t use the “source of calamity” to rule the universe, he would abandon that idea and pivot to another ambition.

At worst, he would find a different way to seize control of Watcher Civilization.

As long as he could make it back alive, sacrificing all his trusted subordinates was acceptable.

Gray Marsh had accepted reality and would no longer cling to unrealistic fantasies, but that didn’t mean he was devoid of all hope.

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His will to survive burned as fiercely as ever; he absolutely refused to die before his time!

Everyone looked at Gray Marsh, but no one stepped forward to speak up for him.

Lou Weiwei and Fu Qiqi watched in silence.

After all, Gray Marsh was the one who had declared to all of Bluestar that he would take Ye Yao away. Neither reason nor emotion would prompt the two girls to stop Xing Lan’s roll call.

Even those in Gray Marsh’s own camp said nothing; their eyes practically screamed, “Deputy Commander Gray Marsh, please die bravely for the Watcher Civilization!”

No one would dare provoke an incarnation of a world-destroying ability.

Xing Lan was essentially the manifestation of a cosmic law. Ordinary logic simply didn’t apply to her.

There was nothing to do but comply.

But Gray Marsh refused to comply!

He didn’t think it was worth it!

How could a future cosmic overlord die here in this tiny solar system!?

“I can expla—”

“I don’t want to hear it.”

Xing Lan had no more patience to waste on uninteresting people. Her aura suggested that she was about to obliterate him on the spot.

Although she usually looked like a harmless little bird, even she had her moments of rage!

Those who disrespected “Mom” deserves to die!

Just as Xing Lan threw all of Ye Yao’s advice to the wind and was about to blast Gray Marsh into oblivion, a figure suddenly appeared behind her, reached out, gently took Xing Lan’s arm, and pressed it down.

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The “King’s Power” within Xing Lan instantly receded, transforming from divine to a weakling!

“Not yet.”

Ye Ge had arrived!

White Comet’s eyes flickered, as if she had expected it.

The oppressive aura radiating from Xing Lan gradually faded, as if she had transformed from a “world-destroying little demon king” back into a harmless mascot.

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Even Fu Qiqi and Lou Weiwei couldn’t help but let out a silent sigh of relief.

They had nearly thought that Xing Lan had lost control!

Thankfully, it was just a false alarm. Ye Ge’s ability to command the situation remained astonishing. She was practically at the top of the food chain!

Xing Lan blinked, the small white feathery wings on her head trembling slightly. She turned her head carefully, staring at Ye Ge, who was staring right back at her.

No words were exchanged.

It was as if they were communicating through their eyes.

【Mom, I didn’t forget your instructions. I was just messing with him!】

【Oh, really?】

Xing Lan’s eyes radiated a fierce will to survive.

【Really!】

Ye Ge’s gaze suddenly turned amused.

【Actually, I can pick up your inner thoughts at all times. I heard you were planning to lock me in the basement so I could lay eggs for you?】

Xing Lan’s body froze stiff, deflating like a punctured balloon.

【Sigh… Mom, can we make peace?】

The girl tried to awaken her master’s maternal instincts.

Unfortunately, all she received in return was a cold sneer.

【Hmph. Get ready to lay eggs in human form.】

【WAAAAH!!!】

As if drained of all color, Xing Lan transformed into a streak of light and entered Ye Ge’s body.

Clearly, the protagonist had changed.

Now, it was Ye Ge’s turn to take the stage!

Gray Marsh, who had resigned himself to death, suddenly felt as though he had narrowly escaped disaster.

Could it be… that he didn’t have to die?

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The next second.

With a single thought, Ye Ge had Sen Tong turn off the live broadcast.

There was no need for the audience to see what happened next.

As the light screens vanished, a chorus of anguished howls erupted from bloodthirsty spectators across Bluestar.

“NOOOO!!!”

Back at the command center of the expedition fleet’s flagship.

Now, it was Ye Ge’s turn to apply the pressure.

“Gray Marsh.”

Her voice, utterly devoid of emotion, reached Gray Marsh’s ears.

Even though she hadn’t yet stated any demands, the man was struck by a foreboding sense of doom and immediately realized that he was still not out of danger.

“I am willing to take full responsibility for my mistakes. Please spare my life.”

Even Gray Marsh, who usually so arrogant, had no choice but to humble himself and make a pitiful plea.

Compared to the unapproachable Xing Lan from earlier, this Ye Ge actually seemed like someone he might be able to survive through.

Why else would she have stopped Xing Lan?

A glimmer of hope rose in Gray Marsh’s heart. Perhaps there was still a chance for a comeback!

As long as he made it back alive to Watcher Civilization, he had a hundred ways to shake off the consequences of this failed expedition.

Suppressing his emotions, Gray Marsh displayed a flexible, adaptable demeanor, showing none of his inner resentment.

Ye Ge could naturally guess what he was thinking.

With a casual wave of her hand, a petite figure quietly appeared beside her. It was Black Haze, who had been missing from the expedition fleet’s perspective for some time!

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She was still alive!

Even Gray Marsh was a little surprised.

He had long since been unable to sense Black Haze’s presence, yet now, contact with his tool had been restored.

Ye Ge continued, “I’m quite fond of her. I hear she’s your subordinate. You should know what to do.”

“From now on, Black Haze is entirely yours to command. I voluntarily sever all ties with her.”

Gray Marsh had no choice but to play along.

Ye Ge nodded.

“You may go. Disappear from my sight. Remember, this is the life Black Haze bought back for you.”

Black Haze felt a complex mix of emotions. This counted as repaying her debt, didn’t it?

Regardless, the burden on her heart had indeed lightened considerably.

Gray Marsh caught the warning in Ye Ge’s words. He nodded at her and didn’t spare Black Haze another glance.

He needed to run now!

Uncertain of the extent of Ye Ge’s vision, Gray Marsh decided to take an emergency wormhole shuttle back to Watcher Civilization.

He couldn’t die here!

However, as Gray Marsh turned around to leave, Ye Yao had already completed Spiritual Synchronization with An Qi. Using the ability 【Weaving Fate】, she firmly locked his fate line in her grasp, like a turtle in a jar.

She had made her decision!

Let Gray Marsh die a violent death on his way back.

“Hmph. Black Haze may have bought you one life, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take it back. One thing’s one thing. You dared to lay a hand on my family. I gave you a chance, after all.”

Ye Yao was about to deliver the killing blow, both in body and spirit!

Author Note

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