socalfunplaces Chapter 320: Uh Oh, Kafka Really Became the Hunter
Chapter 320: Uh Oh, Kafka Really Became the Hunter
After composing herself, March 7th smiled and waved goodbye to Asta.Meanwhile, the Astral Express was about to enter the stargate for its first-ever stargate jump.
Naturally, many were filled with anticipation.
Would it really be as magical as described?
"Damn it, this isn't fair!"
Silver Wolf tried multiple times to hack into the stargate system and alter its destination—
But every attempt was blocked by the firewall.
"I'm done. Can't crack it."
By the time the Express fully passed through the gate and arrived at Washworld—
She gave up.
The opportunity was already gone.
There was no way they could just show up and ask the crew to change course again.
"Elio's script… is broken."
Watching the Express arrive at Washworld, Kafka sighed.
According to the script, the train was supposed to be blocked by a frozen planet during warp—
Causing a delay.
During that delay, the Stellaron crisis on the Luofu would erupt.
That's when she would step in and guide them there.
But now—
The train had already reached Washworld.
Next stop: Penacony.
The timing was completely off.
They couldn't just ask the Express to go to the Luofu early—
If they did, and the crisis happened later, it would only make the Express look suspicious.
Kafka was out of options.
As for Elio…
He was already sulking.
With just a casual move, Su Ran had completely derailed the script.
That alone proved how much of a variable he was.
No wonder Elio was worried—
The script fell apart so easily.
And the worst part?
Su Ran hadn't even done it on purpose.
"Silver Wolf, can you send me to that genius?"
Kafka decided to take a different approach.
Jarilo-VI didn't matter much—
But the Xianzhou Alliance did.
"Can't you just use a hologram?"
"Meeting in person shows sincerity."
Silver Wolf gave her a knowing look.
"…You're just addicted to that feeling of fear from before, aren't you? You want to experience it again."
Please.
Since when did Kafka care about "sincerity"?
Going in person to meet that "85"?
That sounded like a terrible idea.
Kafka simply smiled, neither confirming nor denying.
Though… it wasn't entirely wrong.
"Do we really have to follow the script? That guy seems pretty friendly with the Express. Why not just recruit him and let him help instead?"
Silver Wolf felt like Su Ran might be more reliable than the Xianzhou.
An Emanator of Erudition—
Acknowledged by Remembrance—
Clearly a top-tier figure.
"It's insurance."
In other words—
They wanted both.
Su Ran's help, and the Xianzhou's cooperation.
Maximize the chances of success.
"…Fine, fine. Pick a time."
"Now."
"…You're way too impatient. At least wait until everyone's asleep. The station's still active right now."
If they just showed up at Herta Space Station—
People might start suspecting something.
And if they dragged that genius into trouble—
Silver Wolf wasn't keen on getting ganged up on by three Emanators.
Herta would definitely take his side.
—
"Good evening."
Fresh out of the shower, Su Ran instinctively tightened his bathrobe.
Then he noticed—
Kafka, sitting on the sofa in his room, watching him with a gentle smile.
"You know, a man and a woman alone in a room is dangerous. Things could… escalate."
Su Ran seriously doubted Kafka understood just how attractive she was.
He picked up her coat from the sofa and searched through it.
"No protection at all?"
"…"
Kafka's smile twitched.
That was not what she came here for.
"I'll go out and buy some."
Su Ran turned as if to leave.
Kafka quickly stopped him.
"My intentions aren't that kind."
"…Of course they're not pure. Otherwise why would we need protection? Or are you actually planning to make it 'serious'?"
He looked at her, completely straight-faced.
His acting was flawless.
Kafka, however, felt an unusual sense of helplessness.
In the universe, she was a feared Stellaron Hunter.
But here—
She was the one being cautious.
"I came to ask for your help."
That… Su Ran hadn't expected.
The Stellaron Hunters always had their own plans.
If anything, they should be worried about him interfering.
Unless…
Elio could see something about him now?
"What's the payment?"
They weren't allies.
No way he'd help for free.
"You decide."
"You." Su Ran pointed at her.
"Deal."
She agreed instantly.
Even Su Ran was caught off guard.
"…That fast?"
She was willing to use herself as the price?
Just how important was this?
"So, what do you need?"
"I want you to persuade the Astral Express to go to Luofu after the Stellaron crisis breaks out."
"…That's it?"
Wasn't that her job?
Why was it suddenly his?
"The Express has already reached Washworld. They'll head to Penacony next. The timing doesn't match anymore."
Kafka couldn't help but feel—
If only the crisis had happened earlier…
None of this would be necessary.
"For something this small, you're willing to offer yourself?"
Su Ran genuinely couldn't understand her.
Was she serious?
"Because… you're worth it."
Kafka didn't lie.
She gave her honest answer.
…Oh no.
So she was targeting me all along.
The prey had just become the hunter.
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