"Planet Almundo in Guis Solar System. That's our best bet. It's a high-tech multi-racial cyber planet ruled by two clashing governments," Leo informed after they left the FTL zone and started moving at normal speed in space.
"Let's go there." Rei nodded while looking at the map and radar. "That guy must have used some Quirk to find us, so he will find us again."
"Indeed," Terrana nodded before continuing. "This planet is valuable due to the mining of rare kinds of minerals. That's why it was developed fast and is currently bustling with all kinds of people."
"Then the pirate after us won't recklessly attack this place, right?" Alice asked.
Rei nodded, his expression thoughtful. "If this planet is that high-tech and bustling, we can stay safe in a classy way."
"What do you mean?" Alice curiously asked.
"Book a room in some high-class hotel with the best security," Rei said with a grin. "Best if they have their personal parking for spaceships."
"Ditto. I was thinking the same." Leo grinned and started working. "This planet has ultra-luxurious hotels and facilities. Our Earth can't compare. Each big hotel occupies a forest region they have modified and cultivated for the best staying experience."
Leo turned to Terrana after speaking. "Can we create fake Milky Way Credits?"
He didn't know the planet's level of cyber security, but Terrana could find it.
Terrana shook her head. "Not possible. The code to create Milky Way Credits is one of their highest secret of theirs, even though credits are useless to most Exceeds. Our IDs can be fake, but not the money we transfer or take out.
"We have to pay real credits to book the room."
"Sad. But what do you mean MW credits useless to Exceeds?" Leo was surprised.
Rei and Alice were also surprised to know such a fact.
"You will know upon reaching the next Soul Rank, and It's useless to know it right now," Terrana said while shaking her head. "Let's focus on our current situation first."
"What happened, everyone?"
Lia came out of her room in a new dress and looking fresh.
"Lia-sis! We are in trouble."
Alice turned around and walked towards her. "Eh? Is it only me, or do you look better? I mean, your vibe is a bit different."
"W-What? I don't get it." Lia was stumped. She was indeed in a great mood, and her mindset set some new things in her, making her see the world and think about it differently.
But how could Alice just notice it by looking at her?!
"Whatever, hehe. As long as you are in good spirits, since we might need your help against this enemy, right Rei?"
"Yep. We all need to work together to take this enemy down. Stay cautious, and if you have any idea or anything to say, speak without hesitation."
***
An hour later…
Xander's ship approached Guis Solar System, but Xander's usual indifferent expression broke after he used his Quirk.
He found that his prey was on Planet Almundo.
"Khek…" Xander chuckled with a scoff while shaking his head.
"What happened, boss Xander?"
The crew was surprised to see Xander breaking his usual face—a rare sight.
"The prey. They picked the worst place to get hunted," Xander said before taking out his comm device and calling someone.
"Fatty Lu. I am entering Almundo to find my prey, and I'll leave after finishing my breakthrough to Elite soul rank."
[ Fatty Lu: Hahaha! So you got all ingredients for your third seal? Great. So, who is the prey?]
[ Xander: No idea. But I am sending you an image of their spacecraft. Find it and get the details of the people inside if possible. Don't do anything to them. Just get their pictures and location. ]
[ Fatty Lu: If possible? Humph, this planet is my turf. ]
[ Xander: half of the planet, you mean. Your nemesis is still alive. ]
[ Fatty Lu: Cough…. Yeah, so we have to do something about him and his party. Anyway, I'll catch the mouse you seek first, and then we'll cook some plan for my nemesis, depending on your Third Seal's powers. ]
[ Xander: Yeah. I'll return the favor by doing that. ]
[ Fatty Lu: Haha, it's just finding a few people. No need to owe anything for this. So, when are you landing here? ]
[ Xander: In twenty minutes. ]
***
Hotel Vivano, 10k credits per night.
Rei, Alice, Lia, and Leo entered the room Leo had booked.
The room was big, with one king-sized bed, two couches, sofas, aesthetic furniture, calm and peaceful air, and pleasingly designed.
They could get a pond view from the room. The pond had a wide bridge, and behind it was a beautiful forest with more relaxing facilities, like hot springs and clubs for all sorts of enjoyment.
"We can stay safe here, right?" Lia asked as she sat on the couch. "It's so nice here, but very expensive."
"Now, let's make a good plan to rid our trouble," Leo said, sighing as he relaxed on the bed.
Just as Rei opened his mouth and was going to speak, Inked Vision appeared, blinding him.
"Great, I am blind again." His voice contained slight frustration.
"You said it will appear more often in dangerous situations," Alice said with a frown. "This..."
"That's it!"
Rei spread his arm to check the couch's position and sat down since he was near it. "Inked Vision appeared right when Xander's ship found us. Danger."
"And it once again appeared now, even though we are supposed to be out of danger here."
Rei's expression turned somber as he added, "I was also not feeling good in my gut after arriving here."
Everyone turned serious hearing Rei's words.
Suddenly, Leo's comm watch blinked as he received Terrana's message, causing him to abruptly stand up with a grave expression.
"It seems that Rei is right. Terrana just informed me that some people were seen inspecting our spacecraft. If Terrana was the AI of her previous version, she wouldn't have discovered them," Leo said, his expression darker. "Our enemy just upgraded, I think."
Alice and Lia started getting anxious at the graveness described by Leo.
"What do we do now?" Lia asked.
Rei was silent, his eyes were closed, and his face was expressionless. A sign of him going into deep thought.
'If Terrana said that, then our enemy indeed upgraded. The worst case is Xander having one of the leaders of this planet as his ally.'
Alice and Lia looked at Rei while Leo also silently waited.
After five whole minutes, Rei opened his eyes, his expression turning stern. "The game we were going to play with him will be against us now… So, we have only one solution."
"It's time to put your lives on my hand to survive."