Three Years Since Founding the Cult

After venting his desires, Harvey was able to go back to idling away his days without a care in the world.

It was now around August 2012. All he needed to do was wait until around 2014, when Star-Lord would deliver the Power Stone into his hands.

The Power Stone contained an immense amount of energy. It could not be devoured carelessly, but it could be used as a weapon.

When Sonia discovered that Mr. Kassadin had returned, she said nothing, as usual.

Loki’s arrival was merely a minor interlude for Void Island.

After the Loki incident, Tony held a large banquet over the past few days and officially began researching wormhole jump technology.

The members on Void Island continued eating, drinking, and training in the gravity chambers.

Life on Void Island was incomparably peaceful and comfortable.

Since Tony’s current secretary was Lalatina, she could directly coordinate various matters with Sonia.

For the research equipment Tony required, Jarvis was tasked with investigating it directly.

Once the targets were located, he would simply pay for Miss Lalatina and Miss Sonia to find a way to acquire them.

All kinds of advanced equipment that could not be bought on Earth could practically be obtained on Xandar as long as one had money.

Time passed quietly, and four months went by in the blink of an eye.

Xandar’s New Year was only a day away.

For Earth, it was December 19, 2012, and the New Year was also approaching.

This was already the third year since Void Island had been established.

With the experience of the previous two years’ New Year Pilgrimages, Void Island’s New Year Pilgrimage had not even begun, yet the atmosphere was already exceptionally lively.

On this day, the majority of the Void Cult members returned to Void Island.

One Cosmic Fighter after another, along with Cosmic Battleships, tore through Xandar’s skies, rushing in from space like streaks of meteors.

The Nova Corps officers had long since grown accustomed to the sight.

The phenomenon created by Void Island in its first year had given them quite a fright.

However, they also knew that in the three years since the Void Cult had been founded, it had never done anything harmful to Xandar.

On the contrary, because every Void Cult member possessed extraordinary strength, Xandar’s public security had improved quite a bit.

At around six thirty that morning, Lalatina, who had been immersed in a sweet dream, was awakened by the roaring waves of countless engines.

Lalatina immediately pulled open the curtains and walked onto the balcony with a yawn, wanting to see what was going on.

However, when Lalatina saw Cosmic Fighters flying past at a low altitude directly above her, all traces of sleepiness instantly vanished.

"So many fighters? What day is it today…?"

Lalatina muttered in surprise.

Seeing those fighters, she could not possibly be afraid or worry that a war was suddenly about to break out.

After spending several months on the island, she had gained a general understanding of Void Island.

She also knew of the Void Cult’s reputation in the universe. Although it only had several hundred members, every one of them was a formidable figure.

They were active across the universe’s various battlefields and bounty missions.

She had also personally watched the various competitive events held within the Void Cult. When they fought, it was like a chaotic brawl between monster after monster.

Mr. Tony was a super genius. The sets of armor arranged throughout his laboratory each possessed different combat capabilities.

However, without his armor, Mr. Tony’s strength could only rank in the upper tier of the Void Cult.

Only after putting on his Iron Man armor could Mr. Tony stand among the very top alongside Mr. Renoli, Mr. Precognitor, Mr. Kyle, and Miss Lacey.

Sarah-senpai had told her this, since she mainly dealt with Mr. Tony.

However, Sarah-senpai mainly dealt with the various Void Cult members on the island, so she had learned about the distribution of strength within the Void Cult.

"Lord Renoli once said that the Void Cult has a New Year Pilgrimage tradition."

"That is also the day when the Void Cult has the most complete attendance and is at its liveliest."

Sarah had also been awakened by the roar of the Cosmic Fighters. Wearing pajamas, she came onto the balcony, heard Lalatina’s question, thought for a moment, and spoke.

"So many people are coming back just for the New Year Pilgrimage? Who are they making the pilgrimage to?"

Lalatina found it somewhat difficult to understand.

As Xandar’s technology became increasingly advanced, although people did get time off during the New Year, not everyone returned home to reunite with their families.

"Of course, they are making a pilgrimage to Great God of the Void Kassadin."

"Also, Sonia-senpai said that the Void Cult currently has an estimated five hundred or so members."

"However, only four hundred and forty-seven Void Cult members have greeted me and been recorded by me so far."

"According to the statistics, only two hundred and sixty-three people live on the island permanently."

"So apart from those permanent residents, many Void Cult members spend most of their time being active elsewhere."

"With the New Year approaching, it is only natural for them to return."

Sarah opened her Universal Communicator, checked the records she had made, and spoke.

At that moment, a massive shadow fell over the two women, directly blocking out the sunlight around them.

Both of them could not help looking up, only to see a large Cosmic Battleship break through the clouds and descend from the sky.

"The Void Cult really does look wealthy, every single one of them."

Seeing the arrival of the large Cosmic Battleship, Lalatina knew that its occupants had likely returned to take a look as well, and she spoke with some emotion.

"I haven’t seen this serial number or insignia before. Which group are these people from?"

"Get changed, and let’s go take a look."

Sarah used a projection to scan the Cosmic Battleship, carefully examining its serial number and insignia with a thoughtful expression.

After serving as a recorder for nearly half a year, Sarah had developed the habit of first checking the serial number or insignia whenever she saw a Cosmic Fighter or Cosmic Battleship.

"Alright."

Hearing that they were going to take a look together, Lalatina checked the time, saw that it was not yet nine in the morning, and nodded.

The two then changed clothes and drove toward Void Island’s large airfield.

On Void Island, aside from Mr. Tony and Sonia-senpai, who had private landing pads,

the fighters and battleships brought back by the other Void Cult members were all parked at the airfield.

"Miss Sarah, Miss Lalatina, you’re up so early today?"

As Sarah and Lalatina drove over, a burly man spotted them and greeted them with a smile.

"Good morning, Lord Kyle."

"I’d like to sleep longer too, but with such a loud noise, it would be hard not to wake up."

Sarah looked over, recognized Lord Kyle, and revealed a helpless expression.

Of course, Sarah had long grown used to being abruptly awakened while sleeping, so although she looked helpless, she did not actually mind that much.

"Hahaha~ Sleeping in is fine on other days."

"But it is good that you woke up early today, because many people will be returning."

"As a recorder, it would be best for you to meet them all."

Kyle laughed heartily.

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