He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact-Chapter 501. Leave?

HQ base 322 was in an uproar.

Cheers reverberated all over as the operatives, led by Colonel Darkhaven, returned.

The operatives that had stayed behind looked at the leaders, especially the Colonel, in admiration.

As for those who had joined the operation, they felt extremely proud. This feat would be recorded in the war records of the Astral Empire, and their names would be mentioned, alongside that of Colonel Darkhaven.

Kailen’s loved ones were probably the only ones who were not as shocked... as everyone.

Although they were still shocked at the level of power he displayed.

Kailen’s gaze peered across the skies. Using elemental mirroring, he saw the powerhouses that had secretly guarded the base in his absence.

"Thank you, seniors."

Kailen simply said thank you to them. But he planned on making talent enhancing elixirs when he became a rank 3 runesmith. That’s if they had not already broken through to the supreme stage galactic level.

"You are welcome, Colonel."

"Pleasure is ours."

"Since everything is taken care of, we will return to our duties. Oh, greet those brats, Zarek, Esimo, and Everlong for us. Tell them to call us more often."

Kailen nodded at the words of Esimo’s parents and Zarek’s father.

"Ask our daughter when she is gonna give us a grandchild."

Anaya’s father said as his figure retreated with his wife.

Kailen sighed and shook his head.

The figures of the seniors flickered, and they disappeared.

****

"Did you hear?"

"What, Colonel Darkhaven is going on leave?"

"What?"

"Well, I think the higher ups want to protect him."

"That makes sense. Think about it. If you were the enemy, would you allow someone like the Colonel to grow stronger?"

"What you are saying makes a lot of sense. Yeah, he has already left. He left with some captains and lieutenants. I think it could be some sort of secluded training for them. But the higher ups don’t want to mention it. So they said he’s going on a leave."

"Well, I’m gonna miss him."

"Girl, you and your fantasies. Snap out of it."

"Who do you think will be reassigned here?"

"How can I know? I’m just a captain."

"Yeah, that makes sense. Anyway, I hope it’s Colonel Boro Darkhaven. He’s very competent. He managed to stabilize the Shattered Sector permanently."

"Well, all the more reason why he’s needed there."

"Wherever. But after the feats of Colonel Kailen Darkhaven, the bar here has been raised significantly."

"That’s true. The Colonel who will be stationed here next will be under a lot of pressure."

These kinds of conversations spread across HQ base 322. Many operatives sighed emotionally as they discussed.

What sort of legend will Colonel Darkhaven carve for himself in the future? They couldn’t wait to hear it.

****

"I can’t believe we are headed towards the low tier civilization headquarters of the Universe Alliance to train. Even the seniors of the Phantom organisation seemed envious when they informed me of the news," Charles said.

"True. The principal of the Cornelius Empire Academy informed me of the news personally. I tell you, it’s my first time meeting him. Whoever is behind the news is definitely not ordinary," Micheal added.

"If my mentor could let me stop the training for this, then I really look forward to it. She looked like I had struck gold," Arrie added.

The others in the group, Lian Yu, Anaya, Miranda, Arnold, Lawrence, Pan, Esimo, Zarek, Everlong, Jackson, Cyco, Nuel, Bianca, Angela, Lee, Reynolds, Kim, Ethan, Jane, equally discussed.

They would make sure to make the best of this opportunity.

Everyone knew that Kailen was the reason why they had gotten this opportunity. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Kai, who do you think made the decision to give us this opportunity?" Arrie asked Kailen, who currently seemed to be in thought. The group had all gathered at Kailen’s villa in the Long Hai training hall to prepare.

"I think it’s Excellency Concima. And Arnold’s father had something to do with it," Kailen said.

Everyone stared at the tall bunny demihuman clothed in some beach wear, going through a virtual magazine and relaxing on a sofa.

Arnold coughed. "Look, I have no idea what Kailen’s talking about. My father didn’t tell me about it. I suppose his master wanted to keep his involvement vague. That old man is always like that. No wonder my father acts like him."

Everyone blinked at Arnold’s response. They understood what he was saying, but...

"This bastard is talking about an Excellency like he’s talking about a neighbourhood grandpa," Lawrence said.

"I feel like kicking him in the nuts," Angela added.

"Humble bragging all the way."

"Let the bro flex."

"I didn’t know this guy could brag so effortlessly."

Arnold felt his whole world crumbling down. Why were these guys on his case all of a sudden?

He was just stating facts. Were these guys high on something? Was what any of them saying at the moment making any sense?

Sigh...

Chuckles and relaxing discussions spread across the room, and the atmosphere was very lively.

"Kai, I know something is going on. What are you thinking about?" Arrie sent a thought transmission to Kailen.

"Yeah, about that. I have something to tell you guys," Kailen sent one back to her.

Arrie nodded.

Kailen stared at Jackson and nodded slightly.

Jackson finally cleared his throat and clapped his hands.

Everyone turned to look at him.

"Okay everyone. I found out something during the recent operation," Jackson furthered. "The vimodial contractors are planning an attack on Atlantis. A large scale one. It will be one of their greatest offensive counterattacks into Astral Empire territory."

The group who had gone to Atlantis with Kailen and had gotten the enlightenment fragments shared knowing expressions.

The calamity of Atlantis. So this was it?

"When are they acting?" Ethan asked. His family was in Atlantis.

Anaya was feeling quite anxious. Lian Yu had held her hand to calm her down. Her family was also in Atlantis. She wanted to know when the attack would be launched by the enemy.

Kailen spoke, gaze calm, voice serious.

"Two weeks."