I Shall Cuck Everyone

[POV CHANGE]

As Jake and Ophelia approached the fleet of ships, alarms blared, and red lights flashed wildly across the smaller vessels.

[POWERFUL INTRUDERS SPOTTED!]

[POWERFUL INTRUDERS SPOTTED!]

[ACTIVATING ENERGY BARRIERS!]

[ENERGY BLASTERS ENGAGED!]

[INTRUDERS' POWER LEVEL IS IMMEASURABLE!]

Before their eyes, translucent barriers shimmered into existence around the ships, including Edgar's ship. Massive, planet-devouring energy cannons swiveled toward them, their tips glowing ominously with gathered power. Any sudden move forward would guarantee a devastating barrage of energy blasts.

"This is crazy… my blood is pumping," Jake muttered, adrenaline surging through him. His instincts screamed for battle, his mind already visualizing how to smash through the cannons and unleash his full power.

"Jake, please, don't do anything reckless," Ophelia warned, her tone firm yet calm. "Remember, we are the intruders. Edgar's systems must have detected our power levels and flagged us as threats. It's standard for Edgar to track the presence of powerful beings like us. He's probably here because of us in the first place." She shot him a glance, her senses acutely aware of the energy coursing through Jake's body.

As Ophelia finished talking, a formation of small, heavily armed ships hovered closer, their powerful energy beams blazing brightly, momentarily disrupting Jake's vision.

"IDENTIFY YOURSELVES!"

A robotic voice echoed from one of the ships as they surrounded the duo, their weapons locked and ready to fire. Ophelia raised her hands in the air, signaling no intent to fight. Jake, following her lead, did the same, though his reluctance was clear.

Moments later, one of the ships opened, and a human figure, clad in heavy mecha armor, flew toward them. The man gave a slight bow before speaking.

"We apologize for this display," the soldier began. "The system was triggered the moment you appeared. Judging by your appearances, we've identified you. One of you is Master Edgar's acquaintance." His gaze lingered on Jake before shifting back to Ophelia.

Jake noticed the unease in the soldier's posture, despite the confident tone. "I'm with her," Jake said, his voice calm. "We're not here with hostile intentions. We're here to meet Edgar."

The soldier's expression shifted slightly, even through the mecha suit is shielding him.

"Understood. My apologies again," he said. "You'll both be logged into our systems once you enter the ship. That way, this won't happen again. However, I need a few moments to speak with my commander." He drifted backward, his distance likely meant to ensure they wouldn't intercept the conversation.

Jake chuckled softly. "This guy knows his stuff. He is aware we can eavesdrop or break through his mecha's shields if we wanted to."

"No surprise there," Ophelia replied, smirking. "Edgar has intel on almost everyone about our powers, capabilities, weaknesses, all of it."

Jake frowned. "You mean he has dirt on us too?"

"Of course," Ophelia said with certainty. "Even if he doesn't know everything, he has enough data to keep us in check if we ever became enemies."

After a while, the mecha soldier returned.

"I just spoke to my commander, and he contacted our boss. He's ordered us to bring you to him," the soldier said, his tone now noticeably more respectful toward Jake and Ophelia.

Jake and Ophelia followed the mecha soldier while the battleships returned to their docks. As they approached the main ship, Jake took in its sheer size, realizing just how massive it truly was—like a small planet in itself.

They ascended to the topmost section of the ship, the highest peak, a journey that would have been long if the soldier was moving slowly but was made swift thanks to the incredible speed of the mecha suit. Jake couldn't help but marvel.

'As expected from the crazy scientist,' he thought.

When they finally entered the top floor, they found themselves in what looked like a massive factory. The space was vast, with different sections dedicated to production, repairs, and more. It was so expansive that neither Jake nor Ophelia could take it all in with their vision. Most of the workers were robots, with only a handful of humans overseeing the operations.

"There are only humans here," Jake muttered.

"There are other races," Ophelia corrected. "Humans just happen to make up the majority here. Edgar's factory and lab are in this ship, but other ships have far more diversity."

"Our boss believes humanity has the potential to become the best race out there because we're still evolving. That's why he lets humans handle most of his work," the mecha soldier interjected.

"So… your boss is a racist," Jake said with a smirk.

"No, he's not," the soldier replied. "He has his own morals. He wants the best for humanity, he wants us to stand on equal ground with other advanced races. In fact, he admires those races and hopes humanity can one day match them."

'I see…' Jake thought.

Soon, they arrived at a massive door that slid open automatically. Inside was a sprawling lab filled with robotic machines, shelves stocked with strange items, and cylindrical containers holding liquids of various colors. The air reeked of chemicals.

In a corner of the lab sat a man with broad shoulders and a mask that mirrored the structure of his face, moving with every expression he made. He was tinkering with a small gadget on his desk. Noticing Jake and Ophelia, he stopped, waved dismissively at the soldier, and gestured for him to leave.

"Long time no see, Ophelia…" Edgar said, his smile visible through the mask. His tone was calm but laced with amusement. "And you, Protoss… You awakened much earlier than I expected. Honestly, I only agreed to this meeting because of you. I knew you'd show up sooner or later."

'This guy… and his mask,' Jake thought, narrowing his eyes. He had seen Edgar once in high school, but now, standing before him, it felt like he was seeing the real Edgar Frost for the first time. Explore hidden tales at empire

"So, you're saying you don't want to see me?" Ophelia asked, her voice sharp and teeth clenched.

"Hahaha, don't be mad, witch," Edgar chuckled, rising from his chair. "You're just 'so' annoying, always nagging. Honestly, I'm surprised you haven't started nagging yet."

Ophelia glared at him but said nothing, her teeth still gritted as Edgar motioned for them to follow. Jake followed Edgar, while Ophelia trailed behind, fuming silently.

Soon, they entered a lavishly furnished apartment within the lab and took their seats.

"So,

" Edgar said, his tone casual as he leaned back, "why did you come to see me?"