1146 Honors and Challenges
After waiting for several days on the celebration planet, Han Xiao clearly witnessed the increase in the level of security on the planet, and the arrival of regular military troops took over the responsibility of defending the planet, and the defense line was airtight, safer than anywhere he saw.
The surrounding small half of the planet has entered martial law, and various advanced defense measures have been arranged to prevent all kinds of long-range attacks from threatening the celebration planet.
The intelligent plague broke out in the ancient star desert, and it stands to reason that the ceremony should be held in the ancient star desert, and the three major civilizations said that considering that many super A-level are currently staying in the shining world, they changed the venue, and said that there is a symbolic meaning here, representing another major exploration achievement of the interstellar society after many years.
The heads of the three civilizations attended the commendation ceremony together, this is a rare scene, due to the sensitive identities of the three, generally this kind of activity will be held in the central star sea, and the venue is rarely set in other star fields, even if there are careful security personnel, but life will inevitably have accidents, for the heads of the three civilizations, it is undoubtedly a risky act to leave the central star sea rashly.
Han Xiao assured that some forces and organizations with ulterior motives would inevitably be ready to move, although the three major civilizations already had a mature operating system, even if the head was assassinated, the operation of the government would not be disturbed much, but short-term chaos was inevitable, and maybe some people would be targeted because of this.
Of course, to put it this way, once a force dares to do this, it will have no place in the explored universe, incurring revenge until death, and the relationship will be forever "hatred", besides, with so many troops and super A-level together, the success rate of assassination is basically negligible.
Well, however, this does not preclude the deliberate framing scheme.
Han Xiao was very skeptical that the three major civilizations had other intentions in this move, whether they would direct and act themselves, pretending that some outsiders would assassinate their own leaders at the ceremony, and then use this to throw the blame on the target and get an excuse for the crusade......
This trend always feels very familiar, as if I have seen it somewhere once......
I'm afraid I didn't inspire them, right?
Han Xiao had only experienced a "backstab" not long ago, and his memory was still fresh, and his thoughts couldn't help but lean towards this aspect at this time, and his thoughts were coming to mind.
With his understanding of the three major civilizations, it may not be impossible to do this kind of thing, the probability of happening is about 20%, and he can't ask Ulanriel for verification.
In the past few days on the planet, he has not contacted the heads of the three major civilizations, so he can only live in the officially arranged guest house like everyone else, waiting silently.
On the day of the ceremony, Han Xiao and other guests were transported to the ceremony site in a vehicle arranged by the official, the venue was a large hall with an imperial style, and countless invited guests could be seen queuing up to enter one after another, no one was making loud noises, only the sound of whispered conversations could be heard, and the atmosphere was quite serious.
Han Xiao's seat was arranged at the front table, and at the same table were Kesuyer, Kant and other peak super A-level.
After saying hello, Han Xiao sat down next to Ksuye, glanced at the people at the same table, and asked in a low voice, "Didn't the Weapon Kingdom come?" ”
"It's coming, but it's just a clone." Cthuzer pointed to the back.
A steel lump was arranged in the distance, sitting on the edge of the venue, even through a layer of iron sheets, Han Xiao could smell the Madison on it.
"He's not going to make a fuss at the ceremony, is he?" Han Xiao blinked.
"McNison isn't going to be that crazy." Kant on the side interjected.
Today, Kant has become a handsome middle-aged cosmic human being, with a high nose, deep eye sockets, and angular facial features.
Han Xiao glanced at the security personnel on the edge of the venue and whispered, "I always feel that it won't go so well, maybe someone will assassinate you." ”
"Who is so bold that we are sitting under so many super A-class people?" The sound of the sunhunter's urn is angry.
"Maybe it's self-directed ......and self-acting," Han Xiao squeezed his eyebrows.
The secret master couldn't help but glance at Han Xiao and snorted coldly: "Come on, are you the one of the three major civilizations, and you can do such a small thing." ”
"What's wrong with being stingy, it's easy to use." Han Xiao snorted, "Do you want to make a bet?" ”
"You still dare to gamble?" The secret master was shocked.
What kind of luck do you have, don't you count it in your heart?
If my luck is an immaculate gem, then your luck is like the moldy green dirt on the walls of a stinking gutter, and you dare to bet with a master of luck like me that you are doing charity.
"Okay, what are you going to send me?"
"I'll make a bet on the Sunhunter and give him to you if I lose, what's the matter?" Han Xiao clamped the head of the villain on the table with two fingers and lifted it up.
“?”
The sunhunter who was caught up in the air and had a black question mark on his face.
It's about me and I'm going to blow you up.
The secret master was speechless, and quickly patted Han Xiao's hand, asking him to put down the inexplicable Sun Hunter, apologize, and then whispered to Han Xiao: "How can anyone bet on others, although Your Excellency the Sun Hunter is a little smaller, how can you joke about his size." ”
"It's a good relationship, no way."
Han Xiao flicked his fingers and flicked the Sun Hunter on his head, attracting the other party's angry eyes, then he laughed and stopped, he had always wanted to do this since his previous life, and finally got what he wanted, with the equal status of everyone, this little joke is harmless, if you change to an ordinary super A-level Sun Hunter who teases the Sun Hunter like this, then you can basically prepare to apply for disability protection.
"Since you don't like the bet, I'll change it."
"Swap it for what?"
"I know you have an opinion about me, so be it, you win, I'll stand still and let you play for ten minutes, I'll win, you stand still and let me play for ten minutes, be fair."
The secret master simply closed his mouth and turned his head, too lazy to argue with Han Xiao again.
Pull it down, who doesn't know the flesh of your immortal body, fair to your uncle, I still want to live for a hundred more years.
A table of people chatted for a while, and suddenly a group of officers strode into the meeting hall and swarmed into the hall with their respective leaders, and the venue immediately became quiet and the atmosphere became solemn.
The head of the empire, Ulanreal, the glorious President Badr, and the old leader of the Ethereal Spirit Sect, the three of them strutted up to the high platform of the hall in front of everyone's attention, and sat on specially set up seats, next to the podium.
Han Xiao had only seen the real person of Ulan Ruier with his own eyes, and it was the first time he had close contact with Badr and the Void Spirit Sect Leader, although these two people had different temperaments, they had the same aura as Ulan Ruier, which made people subconsciously serious.
However, the focus of his observation was not on the two leaders, but on the personal guards around them, both of whom were of the same nature as the Dark Emperor Crotty.
Badr was followed by a male creature, with a snow-white complexion and a body structure similar to that of a human, except that there was an extra straight horn on his forehead, which forced him to keep his mid-hairstyle, his hair was golden, smooth and supple, as thick as a lion's mane, and he was tied into a twisted braid that hung down to his waist in his mind, and it seemed to have some elven blood, and his ears were long. He has deep purple eyes and a well-proportioned mouth, but he has no nose, and the part of the nose that should be flat is not ugly under the aesthetics of cosmic humans, but is very harmonious.
This person is wearing a supple gorgeous robe, embellished with pale gold and ice blue, the whole person exudes an elegant and luxurious atmosphere, elegant and gentle, like the elf king in some civilization and cultural legends, this person is the president of the Radiant Alliance, the pinnacle super A-level, the "Golden Ring" Oulu.
Oulu's ability is to borrow the power of a specific sub-dimension, which sounds quite similar to a traveler who has burped, but combat power is not the same thing at all, this guy is at the same level as the Dark Emperor, and can fight back and forth with Ksuye.
Han Xiao turned his head to look at the other side.
Following the head of the Ethereal Spirit Sect is a huge guy, not the type of martial artist who has been trained, but is born with a huge body, which seems to have a part of the blood of giants, this person is the head of the Ethereal Spirit Federation, and the "God Chooser" of the Temple of Gods.
Compared with Oulu's sassy outfit, Urnos's appearance and temperament are very low-key, as if he is just an ordinary middle-aged and elderly man with wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, his expression is meticulous, and he is wearing a silver-gray sacrificial official robe.
"Oulu and Urnos......" Han Xiao whispered to himself.
These two people are like the Dark Emperor, they generally follow the actions of the leader, and almost do not participate in activities outside of their duties, and it is the first time he has seen a real person with his own eyes, and he has only heard of it before, and there is no intersection.
Ksuye glanced at Han Xiao, leaned over, and said casually: "You should be seeing the two of them for the first time, give you a piece of advice, you and Oulu can joke and make trouble, but don't provoke Urnos." ”
"What's that saying?" Han Xiao was curious.
"Oulu, this guy, although he is the head of the guard, but his personality is different from Clotty, relatively gentle, not so cold, except for the occasional inexplicable superiority that is annoying, he is still a good guy, but Urnos...... Oh, anyway, don't mess with him. ”
"I am even more curious when you say that, you are an ally of the Ethereal Spirit, do you know any inside story?"
"Even if you know, it's impossible to tell you, I can only say that he is recognized as the strongest super A-level, so he naturally has his reasons." Czuyer smiled faintly.
At this time, Ulanriel stood in front of the podium, looked around the audience, and said loudly:
"Friends and guests, today, in order to recognize all the heroes who have made great contributions to the disaster of the intelligent plague, we hereby hold a grand ceremony to award the honor to every hero with outstanding achievements.
First of all, on behalf of the three major civilizations, I would like to extend my warm congratulations and highest respect to the heroes of the universe who have been awarded the Medal of Honor and the honorary title today.
We have gone through ups and downs together, experienced disaster after disaster, and now, we are united to once again trample a new disaster under our feet.
Since the official establishment of the interstellar society in the last years of exploration, generations of heroes with a sense of historical responsibility have sacrificed their small self to take the big self, dedicated countless efforts to our universe, led us to overcome one difficulty after another, and shaped the cornerstone of today's interstellar society.
Over the years, the interstellar society has made many achievements under the leadership of the three major civilizations - we have overcome obstacles, constantly explored the unknown universe, expanded our territory, and now, the shining world we live in is a milestone achievement, and the fruitful results of our external exploration.
Such an achievement is inseparable from the concerted cooperation of the entire interstellar community, which is an inseparable whole, and everyone has a great contribution, and the bonds of order connect us, forging a never-ending pioneering spirit, so that we are not afraid of all difficulties and dangers, and anyone who tries to destroy this order and unity will be the enemy of the whole universe......"
The news media broadcast Ulanruier's speech to the whole universe, and when she finished speaking, there was a tsunami of applause in the audience, and Han Xiao and other super A-level also gave face, and clapped their hands a few times reservedly.
Han Xiao could hear the words in Ulan Ruier's words, emphasizing the importance of the collective, emphasizing the correctness and achievements of the leadership of the three major civilizations, and vaguely stabbing the Super Star Cluster Alliance and the Machine Country, although it was not explicitly mentioned, everyone knew who she was implying by the so-called "people who destroy the order and unity of the interstellar society" in her mouth.
Badr and the Ethereal Sect leaders also came up to give a short speech, and then entered the formal commendation process, one by one, the heroes took the stage, accepted the awards from the heads of civilizations, and gave speeches, and some had to answer questions from one or two reporters, all in one form.
The atmosphere of this award ceremony has the formality and seriousness of official authority, and there will be no entertainment performances, just like a large-scale report meeting for the whole universe to publicize the results of the work, entertainment is not considered, and everyone can only sit and wait for their names to be called.
In a daze, time passed quickly, and the award ceremony soon came to an end, only the last person remained, and everyone's eyes were focused on Han Xiao.
"Black Star, in the intelligent plague, limited the outflow of the virus, and discovered the true face of the core of the virus at a critical moment, reversed our wrong strategy, helped us reformulate the plan, changed the fate of the disaster outbreak, and at the same time, in the actual action, captured the virus and destroyed it, completely eliminated the hidden danger, put an end to the crisis of the second outbreak of the intelligent plague, saved countless lives, and the merit is huge, and the merit is huge, and I hereby award it."
Listening to Ulanruier's voice, Han Xiao stood up, walked up to the stage, and shook hands with the three leaders.
"Black Star has many good qualities, he is resolute, flexible, and principled...... Badr said a long list of praise, and finally concluded: "In view of Black Star's merits, we have decided to jointly award the Order of the Star Sea." ”
When the words fell, many reporters and guests in the audience breathed for a while.
The Order of the Sea of Stars, which is the highest symbol of honor jointly set up by the three major civilizations since its establishment, is the highest honor in the explored universe, and there are very few winners of this medal in history.
Although many people expected it in their hearts, they were still shocked when this moment actually happened, and they always felt that although the merits of the Black Star were great, there was still a certain distance from this medal.
No matter what you think in your heart, the honor is real, and the audience immediately applauded.
Bang Bang Bang -
In the warm applause, Ulan Ruier took out a medal as bright as the starry sky and put it in the palm of his hand, and the other two reached out to hold it up and handed it to Han Xiao together.
The picture seemed to freeze the frame, and the flashlights under the stage crackled and flickered, recording this historic scene.
The commotion lasted for a long time, and it took a few tens of seconds before the movement gradually decreased.
Han Xiao stretched out his hand to pick up the medal, pinned it to his chest, shook hands with the three of them again, and then came to the podium, coughed and opened his mouth to talk about the scene.
"Thank you for the love of the Red Empire, the Radiant Federation, and the Ethereal Sect, it is my honor to receive this honor, as a member of the explored universe, I have the responsibility and obligation to maintain the stability and prosperity of the universe......"
After reading a lot of notes according to the script, Han Xiao looked up at the clock on the wall of the hall and smiled slightly:
"I'm the last person to accept the award, and since the ceremony is almost over, I won't talk about it at length, saying the same thing, and everyone is probably tired of listening to it......"
Everyone in the audience laughed good-naturedly, whether it was from the heart or to give face a fake smile, anyway, the effect was achieved, and this kind of occasion could not tolerate mavericks who did not know awe.
Han Xiao smiled and nodded: "In short, what kind of person I am, I can see from what I have done so far, I believe that the interstellar society has its own opinions, and I don't need to repeat it here, so let's hurry into the question session, don't delay everyone to go back to nap...... Does anyone have a problem? ”
Hearing this, many reporters enthusiastically raised their hands, hoping to point to themselves.
Han Xiao was about to choose someone, when a reporter in the crowd stood up and said directly:
"Your Excellency Black Star, I heard that the Weapon Nation McNison has also made great contributions in the intelligent plague, without him, the three major civilizations would not be able to find the location of the core of the virus, it can be said that one-third or even half of your Star Sea Medal belongs to McNison...... However, in this commendation ceremony, His Excellency did not receive any honor, as if you had forgotten this person, deliberately ignoring his merits, and you accepted the medal with peace of mind, what do you think about this? ”
As soon as the words fell, the venue, which was still quite enthusiastic, suddenly seemed to pour a basin of cold water, and instantly quieted down.
Everyone subconsciously moved their eyes and looked at McNison, who had been indifferent at the edge of the venue.
Han Xiao's eyes narrowed, carefully looked at the reporter who asked the question, and saw a sneer on the other party's face, obviously wanting to embarrass himself and the three major civilizations in public.