NOVEL WEB Chapter 810: Go Back Where You Came From
That evening, as the most important guest among the ten nearby Level Two civilizations, Zhang Menglong was treated to a high-profile reception.
Logically, the lords of the other nine civilizations should have packed their things and prepared to leave, but they found all sorts of reasons to stay, hoping to build a connection with someone whom even the Galactic Overlord had to treat with respect.
"Sir, I toast to you! Welcome to our Izek civilization as a guest!"
As the host, Reno kept toasting Zhang Menglong glass after glass.
The liquor of the Izek civilization was also a magical plant extract. Its main component wasn't alcohol, yet it had a similar effect without damaging the body, although it might be somewhat addictive, making it suitable for everyone, irrespective of age.
"Sir, I am Ireel's elder brother, and I apologize for yesterday's events. Actually, Ireel and I usually get along well. Our brotherly bond is the best!"
"Oh, so you are the elder brother!" Zhang Menglong recalled that this was the person who had led the troublemakers to Ireel the previous day, "I remember you didn't say that yesterday, did I remember it wrong?"
"Ireel, do you and your brother get along well?" Zhang Menglong asked deliberately.
Of course, Ireel understood Zhang Menglong's implication. Honestly speaking, although he was indeed his elder brother, the age gap between them was at least tens of thousands of years. The Zhang Menglong family hadn't even been around for that long; what affection could they possibly have?
"Oh, it's absolutely wonderful," Ireel said sarcastically, "I nearly got sent to that Sebosk Corporation to apologize and admit my mistakes."
Ireel's elder brother blushed; he wasn't some social genius, and with the conversation reaching this point, he didn't have the thick skin to handle it.
It's important to know that he had been painstakingly preparing for the next lordship for millennia, accumulating wealth and connections. Except for a few siblings of similar age, no one else could compete with him. He even thought his position as the heir was a foregone conclusion.
Who knew his brother hit such a stroke of luck, made a friend in a few days, and that person casually gifted him ten Level Two civilizations, completely undermining his efforts of countless years. Who could he reason with?
Moreover, as far as he knew, Ireel hadn't done any major favors for Zhang Menglong; he just helped him get a cosmic citizenship and lent him a bit of money, something like 8 billion Izek Crystal Coins?
Ten civilizations, valued close to 1 billion Cosmic Coins; how many times over was the profit margin? How many years of struggle was avoided?
Of course, they never considered that even if they met Zhang Menglong, whether they could form such a favorable connection.
"Father, I don't know how to manage civilizations. For now, it's better you continue to take care of this civilization," Ireel admitted he wasn't currently capable of governing ten Level Two civilizations.
"Alright!" Reno readily agreed, "I'll manage it for you, but all the profits will still go to your account."
With an increase in annual taxes tenfold, how could Reno not be tempted? But with Zhang Menglong present, he had to act the part fully.
Besides, if Zhang Menglong knew that the benefits he gave to Ireel were being pocketed by Reno, he might not show Ireel any respect.
Ireel didn't refuse; in truth, his dream was to become a cosmic martial artist, and with this money, he could better pursue his dream.
"Lord, there's a spacecraft breaking into our atmosphere heading towards your residence!" Suddenly, Reno received a message from the space station.
Someone had actually bypassed the checkpoint by force, which was an act of severe provocation!
"Destroy it immediately!" Such an act is extremely disrespectful to any civilization. The Universal Alliance's law grants planets massive rights in these situations, called emergency avoidance!
"Lord, we attacked, but our weapons can't harm the opponent's spacecraft. Our weapon experts analyzed it; it's a P172E92 model combat spaceship!
"P172E92? That's a Level Three civilization combat spaceship, and a product of a mid-level Level Three civilization!" Checking his intelligent system, Reno quickly learned the specific information about this spaceship. It was priced as high as 50,000 Cosmic Coins, nearly equivalent to the total value of a Level One civilization planet!
You must know that a civilization setting up a dedicated fleet has all its costs borne by the lord themselves, and after years of accumulation, only barely established a fleet of ten Level Three civilization warships.
These ten Level Three warships were only at the initial level of Level Three civilization.
A mid-level Level Three civilization warship could potentially wreak havoc in their Izek civilization.
The civilization gap is a dimensional reduction attack. Even if ten mid-level Level Three civilization warships went all out, they couldn't scratch it!
"Who on earth is it?" Reno gritted his teeth, feeling a tremendous threat that could endanger his entire civilization!
"Lord, I see the Milky Way emblem; they must be from the home planet of the Milky Way."
"I understand, it must be people from the Sebosk Corporation!" Reno immediately reacted. Within the past few days, the Sebosk group's folks should have responded by now.
Judging by their aggressive demeanor, perhaps even the higher-ups from the Sebosk Corporation came personally!
Although they know Zhang Menglong has an extraordinary identity, considering the value of the civilizations he gifted to Ireel, he could easily buy two such warships!
But clearly, there's no time for this now.
"Reno, come out!"
A voice almost resounding across the entire planet came overhead.
Reno and others hurried outside, watching the spaceship that was slowly descending from the sky.
A beam of light descended, and a middle-aged man slowly came into view; it was Bernard, the owner of Sebosk Corporation! He actually came personally!
"Mr. Bernard, may I ask what brings you to our Izek civilization?" Reno asked cautiously; he couldn't afford to offend this figure!
"Why I came, isn't it clear in your mind? Your son and his friend destroyed goods worth 200 billion Galactic credits from my company, you surely need to give an explanation?"
"This issue was my son's wrongdoing. This 200 billion Galactic credits, I'll compensate for your loss." Having just acquired 1 billion Cosmic Coins in cash, those 200 billion Galactic credits seemed like just 2,000 Cosmic Coins; it's not much for him.
"Not enough!" Bernard said sternly, "I want your son to kneel and apologize, and that outsider, I need to take him away for handling!"
"Mr. Bernard, aren't you crossing the line?" As the lord of a civilization, Reno also had his dignity. Even though the other party was a significant figure from a Level Three civilization, such actions were utterly outrageous.
"You've forcefully entered my planet, destroyed my space patrol ship, and now you're demanding people from me. Aren't you afraid of Lord O'Lawrence's punishment?"
"Hahaha, Reno, don't you know the backing of our Sebosk Corporation? Even if I destroyed your entire Izek civilization, at most, the lord would just reprimand me a bit. I'm warning you; my patience has limits!"
"You looking for me?" Zhang Menglong said as he continued eating, walking out, "You're the owner of the notorious head office of factories?"
"Who are you?" Bernard stared at Zhang Menglong.
"God of Gamblers, genuine as it gets!"
"So you're the so-called master?" Bernard looked Zhang Menglong up and down but couldn't fathom how this food-loving person possessed skills surpassing a Pupil Technique Master.
However, those surveillance recordings wouldn't lie. Coldly, Bernard said, "Will you come by yourself, or do I have to take you?"
"Who do you think you are?" Zhang Menglong raised a middle finger at him, "Idiot interrupting my meal, go back to where you came from and disappear quickly, scram!"