Minutes later, Bennet looked at Kerlodd, speechless. Han Xiao really knew how to cause him trouble! -Raylen had called and demanded the alien or they would use coercive measures to take him.
Han had already taken the translator away from Kerlodd, so he didn't understand the subsequent conversation.
-How did Raylen know?- Han Xiao asked, curious.
-They seized his ship and tracked the movements in the area. You were the only one who approached that area when the ship crashed.- Bennet rubbed his brow, irritated and exasperated. Han Xiao was a master at causing him trouble, unfortunately, he was also very good at solving it, so he didn't know how to deal with this troublemaker.
-Why did you capture the alien?!- Bennet finally asked the question he wanted to ask.
-I'm leaving the planet.- Han Xiao explained.
Bennet was silent for a moment. -Is it because of Hell?
Han Xiao shook his head. -It's something else entirely, this planet is very small, and the universe is very vast.
Bennet blinked, stunned, and finally, a sad expression appeared on his face. -You're a friend who shares the same ideals as me. If you've truly decided this, I can only wish you all the best. I'll miss you.
It was only when he thought Han Xiao was leaving that a feeling of sadness overwhelmed him, in the end, he still considered Han Xiao a very close friend, one of the few he had.
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow and spoke. -You're not interested? It's a much bigger world out there.
Bennet blinked, he was truly tempted. For a moment, he felt that old passion he had in his youth burn within him, but it was quickly extinguished. Bennet had his own goals. -The sanctuaries are my ideal.. Sorry, I must continue.
Han Xiao nodded, he knew what kind of guy Bennet was, one of the few true 'heroes' he had met while playing Galaxy. For Bennet, even if it meant saving just one more life with him on the planet, he would stay.
Han Xiao hesitated and said. -Actually, there's another reason. A disaster will sweep across Planet Aquamarine in two or three years. It's a horrific disaster, and there's a very low chance of survival… You're really not leaving?
Bennet looked confused, his brow furrowed. -How do you know that?
In this version, Han Xiao didn't have time to demonstrate any "prediction", so he changed his expression and blamed Ringo directly. - Ringo is a seer, he told me.
At that moment, Bennet's face went through many changes, but in the end it became firm again.
-Indeed, that's the kind of person you are.- Han Xiao sighed, just as he had expected. As soon as Bennet knew a disaster was coming, Bennet's first thought wasn't to run, but to save others.
Hero.
That word seemed heavy on the man's shoulders.
Han Xiao's admiration for Bennet grew a little more quietly, he knew himself, he could never truly be that guy, no matter what others said. Han Xiao didn't see someone who took calculated risks as a hero.
He had never seen himself like that before.
However, his admiration for Bennet was no less because of that.
Bennet looked at Han Xiao with mixed emotions. He opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, but finally asked. -Are you leaving to avoid danger?
He believed that Han Xiao shared his beliefs after hearing his speech when Sanctuary No.3 was completed, so he was unsure how to react when Han Xiao appeared to be running away.
Most people would have been angry, but Bennet wouldn't. Although he wouldn't be happy about it, he would respect Han Xiao's choice. He wasn't the type of uncle Ben(net) who said: "With great power comes great responsibility". Instead, he would shoulder the weight of the world on his own shoulders without complaining, even if he had to do it alone.
[A/N: Dude, I laughed so hard when I made that joke.]
-The solution to the disaster lies in the galaxy. I'm not only avoiding the danger, but also searching for the solution.- Han Xiao shrugged, he truly intended to find a way to deal with the galaxy's mutation disaster. He even considered asking Ringo for help with it.
As for being too proud to use Ringo's help? Sorry, Han Xiao only meant that he wasn't proud, not when the interests at stake were significant enough.
Besides, Aquamarine is also Ringo's planet, he should help, and Han Xiao wouldn't even have to pay for it! Just thinking about it made Han Xiao happy.
-I wasn't wrong about you. When I heard your speech back then, I knew we were the same kind of people.- Bennet smiled, relieved, and gave Han Xiao a firm pat on the shoulder, making Han Xiao roll his eyes at him and push his hand away.
"We are not!" - Han Xiao's lips twitched as he thought, he just wanted to say. -"Sorry, I have a phobia of men, please don't touch me."
But thinking it wouldn't be a good idea at the moment, he held back.
-How are you going to leave Planet Aquamarine?- Bennet finally asked, coughing in embarrassment when he saw the look of disgust on Han Xiao's face.
-I've already made the arrangements, you'll know by then.- Han Xiao said.
Seeing that Han Xiao didn't want to give details, Bennett suppressed his curiosity and returned to focusing on official matters. -If you leave, the Third Sanctuary will need to elect a new person in charge. Do you have anyone to recommend?