Chaos' Heir - Chapter 1083

Chapter 1083: Calamity Chapter 1083: Calamity Most leaders in Captain Lochport’s position would instantly accept the offer.

The support of a noble was priceless, especially in those remote areas of the regulated universe.

Nott Station was bound to benefit greatly from it.

However, Captain Lochport wasn’t a simple leader.

He didn’t care about personal gains and only focused on the broader picture, paying utmost importance to his crews and Nott Station’s safety.

Nott Station could have already garnered some relevance and better finances if the Captain had engaged more deeply with the criminal activities in the area.

He didn’t because it would have given the structure the wrong kind of exposure and fame, ultimately putting it at risk.

Khan was leagues above the area’s small-time criminals, but his fame wasn’t exactly good.

Actually, he had a terrible track record, and his recent actions had worsened his political figure even further.

Sure, Khan could offer money, assets, protection, and more, but his involvement with Nott Station would also bring a sea of problems.

The structure could become the target of parties Captain Lochport couldn’t dream of opposing, ruining his carefully managed brittle peace.

Khan spotted the Captain’s hesitation, but the latter didn’t reply.

He lowered his head, losing himself in thought.

That simple offer had cornered Captain Lochport, forcing him to choose between different degrees of evil.

Accepting Khan’s offer would push Nott Station into an environment the structure and Captain Lochport weren’t equipped to handle.

The Captain would have to start engaging in actual politics, losing the safety created by the lack of relevance.

Meanwhile, refusing Khan sounded impossible.

He was a Prince, one of the most famous ones, and Captain Lochport couldn’t fathom the consequences of such an act.

Khan didn’t look ill-intentioned, but the Captain knew better than to trust the nobles.

Moreover, refusing Khan wouldn’t solve anything.

Even if Captain Lochport closed Nott Station’s doors on the Prince, he would still set off to do his thing, likely causing countless problems that would converge on the structure.

No matter what the Captain chose, Nott Station and its crews would be in danger.

The simple fact that Khan had flown through there had set that in stone.

No problems had unfolded yet, but Captain Lochport knew the peaceful times were already over.

“Prince Khan,” Captain Lochport eventually spoke, meeting Khan’s gaze.

“Must you really travel through the area?

Is there any chance you can avoid involving Nott Station?” Khan was no political newbie, and the previous meeting had told him much about Captain Lochport’s character.

Ideally, Khan would avoid creating problems for him, but his mission didn’t allow it.

Even building and sending a space station to those quadrants wouldn’t save Nott Station from problems.

The new structure would replace the old, making its existence superfluous.

Nott Station could still find ways to survive, but the political environment would have already become unbearable by then.

In short, Nott Station was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Khan needed a checkpoint near that location, at least until he found better clues, and some of his problems would inevitably follow.

“I’m sorry, Captain,” Khan honestly apologized.

“There is something I must do in these quadrants.

The best I can offer is my word and protection.” Captain Lochport heaved a helpless sigh and sat down.

He was powerless about the matter.

If anything, he appreciated that Khan had asked for permission instead of relying on his status to enforce the decision.

“And, Prince Khan,” Captain Lochport called.

“How much is your word worth?” Khan’s eyes couldn’t help but flicker.

It had been a long time since someone had questioned him so openly, but he couldn’t blame Captain Lochport.

Brigadier General Meadrey’s public execution, the departure from humankind, and the return as a Thilku Lord would make the most loyal allies question Khan’s allegiances.

Moreover, trouble followed him wherever he went.

Khan had even long since gone past earning trust.

His status didn’t require that anymore.

“Miss Solodrey broke up with me,” Khan revealed.

“You are the only person outside my inner circle who knows that.

I’m giving you the power to create problems in one of the dearest aspects of my life.” Captain Lochport’s eyes widened in shock.

He had suspected that to be the truth, and the network seemed to confirm his guesses, but obtaining actual confirmation directly from Khan hit differently, especially after the previous meeting.

“I didn’t accept yet, Prince Khan,” Captain Lochport pointed out, but Khan only shrugged his shoulders, focusing on his drink.

Captain Lochport had almost felt inclined to try his luck, rejecting Khan and hoping that no one would take it out on Nott Station.

Theoretically, that was the safest choice since it kept the structure away from any mess.

However, the revelation attempted to change his mind.

“Why?” Captain Lochport asked, forgetting about the etiquette.

He suddenly recalled about it and noticed the intrusive nature of the question, but Khan had already diverted his gaze in thought.

“For what I must do,” Khan muttered, lost in memories that seemed to belong to a different life, “I had to become …

She tried her best, but I was too much for her.” Khan was too powerful.

His feelings naturally leaked into the artificial symphony, becoming almost material.

Captain Lochport had quite the dull perception, but an unbearable sadness invaded him anyway.

“Oh, it’s my fault,” Khan promptly added when some concern appeared inside Captain Lochport.

“It always is, one way or another.” Captain Lochport couldn’t help but gulp before the sad smile that Khan showed him.

He was old enough to be Khan’s grandfather, but the latter’s experiences felt so heavy that even perceiving them attempted to depress him.

“Then,” Captain Lochport continued, “That stunt in the corridor…” “Monica wasted her best years chasing after a lost cause,” Khan explained.

“It might not matter much at the lower ranks, but wealthy families might now see her as damaged goods.

As clumsy as it looks, that was my way of protecting her.” Captain Lochport lowered his gaze in shame.

He realized now that he didn’t know anything.

Khan was single, but his thoughts still went to his loved one, and Captain Lochport had attempted to ruin such pure intentions with his enticing welcome.

The Captain also couldn’t forgive himself for how lightly he had tackled the matter.

He simply couldn’t after seeing how much Khan still suffered over it.

“By the way,” Khan called.

“No matter how this meeting ends, I still want that announcement to go public.

That’s something I won’t play nice with.” “Nott Station will release your announcement, Prince Khan,” Captain Lochport nodded.

“We’ll also cooperate with you.” “Did my teary story convince you?” Khan joked.

“I should use it more often.” “It wasn’t your story,” Captain Lochport shook his head.

“I’ve simply realized how far you’ll go to protect your allies.

With you, I know Nott Station will have the tools to face any calamity.”