Chapter 379 - 389: A Fight to the Death?
Chapter 379: Chapter 389: A Fight to the Death?
How else could he explain it? Someone as powerful as Stella Sterling, yet in the future, no one had ever mentioned her.
And now, with her strength, those who could deal with her were a rare few.
It was highly likely she had lost her life because of this very matter.
At this thought, Andrew Shaw’s heart began to pound violently.
If that was really what happened, then he couldn’t let Stella Sterling go looking for trouble with that man.
Otherwise, something terrible would really happen. And as for himself, someone relying on Stella Sterling, his fate probably wouldn’t be much better.
Andrew Shaw’s face turned pale at the thought.
He broke out in a cold sweat, even inside the air-conditioned car.
"And what if it’s a fight to the death between him and me?"
She chuckled softly, raising an eyebrow at Andrew Shaw’s expression.
’It seems this Miles Sanctus was indeed formidable in the future.’
’If that’s the case, then I have even more reason to make a move against him.’
’A fight to the death?’
’Though things between us haven’t reached that point.’
’But that’s just for now. If things keep developing, who knows what will happen.’
The minor grievances between them could be set aside for now.
But at the last Apocalypse Summit at Meridia Base, she had clearly sensed that he had his eyes on her.
And he wouldn’t let go so easily.
So even if she didn’t go looking for trouble, he would eventually come for her.
Besides, there was still the matter of Evan Sterling between them.
Evan Sterling had escaped. How could Sanctyr Base possibly let the incident with Quillan at her base slide?
After returning to Sanctyr Base, they would likely start getting other ideas.
So, the trouble that was Sanctyr Base... she had to deal with it.
And she had to eliminate him before Miles Sanctus had a chance to fully mature in power.
Otherwise, if she dragged this out, he might become even harder to deal with.
Hearing Stella Sterling’s response, Andrew Shaw felt his world go dark.
A fight to the death!!!
What did that even mean?
He never imagined their relationship was so dire that she would use such a term to describe it.
It meant that even if Stella Sterling didn’t go looking for trouble, Miles Sanctus would eventually come for her. In other words, no matter what, he couldn’t avoid this man.
In an instant, Andrew Shaw’s mind raced.
’If I don’t want to get dragged into this, there’s only one way: part ways with Stella Sterling.’
’As long as I’m not with Stella anymore, it won’t be my problem even if they fight to the death.’
’But the problem is...’
He glanced at the woman before him and let out a heavy sigh.
Then he said, "If it’s really come to that, then let’s do it. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be on your side, though I might not be much help to you right now."
Hearing this, Stella Sterling tapped her fingers, her tone pleased. "You’re smart enough not to say something stupid like running away!"
’Even if he wanted to run, he couldn’t get away.’
But she was quite satisfied with his reaction and that he had the self-awareness not to try.
Hearing this, Andrew Shaw let out a huge sigh of relief internally.
’I knew she was waiting for me to say that.’
He puffed out his chest and said, "How could I? Am I that kind of person? We’ve known each other for so long, and you’re my friend. I couldn’t be so disloyal as to abandon you just because there’s danger."
"Besides, compared to a guy like Miles Sanctus, I appreciate you a lot more."
The first part of his speech was meant to curry favor with Stella Sterling, but it was absolutely sincere.
The last sentence, however, came straight from the heart.
Someone like Miles Sanctus was cold-blooded and selfish. They were on completely different paths.
Between the two of them, he was more inclined to support Stella Sterling.
But...
Andrew Shaw’s tone shifted. "Although a confrontation with him is inevitable, I still suggest you don’t rush into it. Plan it out properly first."
Since they really were going to face him, and he and Stella Sterling were in the same boat now, Andrew Shaw couldn’t help but start thinking about it seriously.
"Of course. You didn’t think I came to cause trouble for him all by myself, did you?"
At these words, Andrew Shaw’s eyes immediately lit up. "How many people did you bring?"
’I knew it! Someone as capable as Stella Sterling couldn’t just be an ordinary individual. She must have developed her own faction long ago.’
’As for why her people weren’t with her, that he didn’t know.’
But knowing that Stella Sterling had brought reinforcements put his mind at ease a little.
"Twenty or thirty, I guess," Stella Sterling replied.
After hearing her answer, Andrew Shaw’s world went dark again.
’Alright, I was happy for nothing. Bringing twenty or thirty people to take on a large-scale base... it’s like not bringing anyone at all.’
Andrew Shaw fell silent.
Stella Sterling laughed. "Don’t be so disheartened. Relax, I won’t let you ’go die’ so easily."
Hearing her lighthearted words, Andrew Shaw was a little moved.
He thought for a moment, then spoke again. "There’s something I want to say, but I’m not sure if I should."
"Speak."
"You can’t get upset if I say it. I’m only bringing it up so you can think it over carefully. You can’t get angry later!"
Stella Sterling tilted her head to look at him. "If you’re so worried I’ll get angry, you can also choose not to say it."
"No, no, no, I’ll say it."
Seeing that Stella Sterling wasn’t falling for his routine, Andrew Shaw gave up on the idea and shook his head. "In the future, I never heard of anyone like you."
"You’re so powerful, yet I’ve never even heard your name. That means..."
He trailed off, confident that Stella Sterling would understand what he was implying.
After a second or two, he continued, "You know, with your abilities, there are very few people who could handle you. So I don’t get it."
"But this Miles Sanctus... he’s no ordinary person. Do you think it’s because of this time...?"
He spoke vaguely, leaving out certain words, perhaps because he was afraid of making her angry.
But Stella Sterling understood what he meant.
She let out a laugh, not angry at all.
She understood what Andrew Shaw was saying, but things weren’t as he imagined. She knew her own situation better than anyone.
’It’s just that... I can’t tell Andrew Shaw about it.’
After he finished speaking, Andrew Shaw watched Stella Sterling in silence. He had said what needed to be said and hoped she would consider it carefully and not make such a hasty decision.