Dropping a Chess Piece in the Galaxy

Upon understanding Han Xiao's reasoning, Herlous' expression softened. He paused before asking the question that he had been curious about. "What's my future like?"

"You…" Han Xiao picked his ear, tutted, and said, "You sacrificed yourself during the Catastrophe, dying a horrible death."

"Ho-how horrible?" Herlous' face froze.

Han Xiao grabbed the glass, tightened his grip, and shattered it into pieces. Then he shrugged and said, "Something like that."

With a doubtful expression, Herlous said, "Although I'm not one of those grade A Supers, the beasts on this planet are not strong enough to slaughter me."

"From the parts I saw, the beast wave breached Forest City. You firmly defended the opening and fought till your last breath, using up all your energy. Alas, you were torn apart by the beast wave."