Chapter 389: Chapter 271: The Gathering of the Seven Stars

Since Su Mo traveled here, he has already made too many influences on this world, and many things have long deviated from their original trajectory.

Some significant events may not have been impacted yet, but in other aspects, many details have long been unrecognizable.

So, Su Mo also didn’t know what this Hardy was up to.

He responded to the receptionist: "Let him pass through security and bring him to my office."

A few minutes later, the admin brought someone in.

Hardy was an older middle-aged man wearing a Borderland Plaque, yet he was dressed very well in a fitting trench coat and fedora, giving off a bit of a petite bourgeoisie vibe.

Upon entering, Hardy removed his hat and courteously said: "Director Su, I’ve long heard of you."

Su Mo gestured for Hardy to sit and asked the admin to serve him tea.

"Thank you." Hardy accepted the tea, took a sip, and placed it beside him.

Su Mo: "I’ve got quite a bit going on these days. Let’s save some time and get straight to the point of why you’re here."

Hardy nodded and said: "I thought the same. Lately, Inner City has had troubles again, so you must be overwhelmed, Director Su."

He took out an exquisitely decorated letter from the inner pocket of his coat and handed it to Su Mo with both hands: "Mr. Abraham has reserved a private room at the Dragon Gate Restaurant and hopes Director Su could join for a chat at six tomorrow night."

Abraham, now that was a familiar name, the head of the Ashen Gang.

Su Mo glanced at the invitation but did not take it. He laughed shortly: "Again? Last time, the Crow’s Nest tricked me into Dragon Gate Restaurant, nearly causing me to fail as a mercenary. You all want to pull this stunt too?"

Hardy quickly calmed him: "Oh no, Director Su, you misunderstand. This time, it truly is a friendly meeting, and I assure you with the Ashen Gang’s reputation that it will be a gentleman’s conversation."

"Moreover, tomorrow you’ll meet many acquaintances; six of the New Moon Seven Stars have agreed to attend the banquet, just waiting on you."

Hearing this, Su Mo’s interest was slightly piqued.

Seven Stars gathering?

Despite being the Ashen Gang, they indeed had some clout to gather everyone together like this.

The New Moon Seven Stars were the most outstanding new generation of mercenary leaders in New Moon City in recent years, each with great growth potential.

It’s no exaggeration to say that any of these seven could potentially replace Zhou Hanyan in the future and become the new King of Mercenaries.

The other six were well-known figures in the original story, and Su Mo had personal data on each of them in his mind.

But from a realistic perspective, Su Mo had only met Shangguan Li so far, and hadn’t yet been introduced to the others.

This banquet at the Dragon Gate Restaurant is indeed an opportunity to connect with them.

But it was unknown what the Ashen Gang specifically wanted by gathering the New Moon Seven Stars together.

Su Mo: "This time asking us to go, it’s not just about having a meal, is it? Is there some business at hand?"

Hardy chuckled honestly: "I’m not really sure about that; Mr. Abraham didn’t disclose the details to me. Personally, I assume it’s not just a meal, otherwise, it would be a bit too reckless."

Su Mo pondered for a moment, then took the invitation from the table: "Understood, I’ll go. Next time, just call for such matters; going all the way here is too much trouble."

Hardy nodded and said: "You’re too kind. The Ashen Gang respects every guest, and inviting in person is the most basic courtesy, which is also our duty as messengers."

Su Mo chuckled inwardly.

The Ashen Gang did manage to thrive on the border, indeed partly due to this "harmonious" approach.

When it’s time to give face, they’ll give it fully, and they speak nicely too.

Whether it’s hypocritical is another matter.

At least they do well on the surface.

After Hardy left, Su Mo finished his work and then went to rest.

The next afternoon, Su Mo arrived punctually at the Dragon Gate Restaurant.

This time the Ashen Gang was hosting, with the head, Abraham, personally attending, having booked the top-tier VIP private room, decorated magnificently, comparable to upper-class Inner City banquets.

When Su Mo arrived, five mercenary leaders were already present.

Shangguan Li looked towards Su Mo, nodded, and gestured for him to come over.

"Captain Shangguan." Su Mo sat down next to her.

Shangguan Li asked in a lowered voice: "How did things go with the virus for you all later on? Everyone okay?"

Su Mo replied vaguely: "It was fine, the virus disappeared by itself the other day, and everything went back to normal on our end. How about you?"

Shangguan Li shrugged: "Didn’t affect me much, no one got involved."

Su Mo: "That’s good."

While they were chatting, Su Mo suddenly felt a fragrant presence, as a pair of slender arms wrapped around his neck, and two soft things pressed against the back of his head.

With a seductive tone, a matured voice whispered in his ear: "Grand Captain Su, why are you only catching up with familiar faces? Pay attention to me too~"

Su Mo didn’t need to look back to know who it was.

"Spirit Star" Chiyoda Shinnai, the other female star besides Shangguan Li.

She was a beautiful woman with a princess cut hairstyle, tall and voluptuous, dressed in a white robe and red hakama, her white-socked feet in wooden clogs, resembling a shrine maiden.

Su Mo greeted her politely: "Captain Chiyoda, a pleasure to meet you, I hadn’t had the chance to visit you before."

Chiyoda Shinnai poked Su Mo’s cheek with her finger: "Hmm, Shangguan got to you first, I wish I had been in Saint Rivelan at that time too."

She leaned close to Su Mo’s ear, whispering in a voice only he could hear: "My swimsuit looks really nice~"

Su Mo subtly tugged at the corner of his mouth, remaining unfazed. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Couldn’t fall for this cunning woman’s tricks.

In the game "Dawn", Chiyoda Shinnai is a conquerable character, and it’s very easy to hit a home run with her.