This happened on January 12, 833 in the common calendar, when the "Special Reconnaissance Fleet" composed of the Scarlet Throne and the Buran had just entered the New World.
This galaxy located at the exit of the new continent of the Gate of Glory was originally a barren galaxy with no naturally livable planets or even transformable Earth-like planets. But after all, it is also the entrance and exit of the Star Gate and a natural transportation thoroughfare.
.So the empire built a medium-sized defense fortress here, two space cities that can accommodate half a million people, a giant space cultivation farm, and an orbital cargo ship equipped with docks, warehouses and a large number of ship maintenance equipment.
center.
Of course, like all star gates, there is also a research center equipped with all kinds of important scientific research equipment.
...And then, needless to say, the predators who "passed by" were benefited.
One thing to say is that the predators really behaved in a very "thief-like" manner this time. They actually did not launch any attack on the two space cities with hundreds of thousands of people living there, not even a deterrent bombardment.
.
The food in the cultivation farm and the materials in the freight center are naturally accepted.
In addition, the research center was not spared. A long-distance main gun bombardment from a dreadnought ship immediately reduced this priceless research center and the more than thirty researchers on duty above to ashes.
The looters were really in a hurry. Otherwise, according to their past behavior, they would have taken these researchers away even if they did not bring food or supplies.
Since you can't take it away, then destroy it. The Predator does still have a typical pragmatist philosophy, knowing where to hit the enemy most easily.
Now, there are more than a thousand ships of various sizes, large and small, gathered in this galaxy to deal with the aftermath, and there are even deep space giant ships the size of Titan ships. Yu Lian can see that there are more than ten ships
The giant ship, which is ten kilometers long and has a total mass of more than 10 million tons according to visual inspection, is constantly pouring cargo, large and small space city components, into the universe.
Hundreds of deep space work ships shuttled through it, collecting those parts together and putting them together like building blocks. As a result, a temporary space fortress gradually took shape.
Since we can't send a fleet for the time being, building a few more fortresses won't violate the treaty, right?
It's a frightened bird. But we also have to show a certain understanding.
The Throne and the Buran didn't stay in the galaxy for long, and rushed directly to the next galaxy where the predators had ravaged. It was even more barren here, and it was estimated that it would take another billion years for a star to grow into a fully mature stage.
stars, as well as one lava planet and three gaseous planets. Even the mining value is really hard to describe.
The empire has only placed a signal relay station, a deep space exploration station and a scientific research laboratory here. They are all operated semi-automatically and there are no personnel on duty half the time.
When the plunderers passed by, they also destroyed these facilities. It did not cause any casualties. However, if according to the legal basis passed down to this day in the Age of Discovery, this galaxy is no longer part of the empire's territory in theory...
Well, no country dares to compete with the Empire now. The predators really did this because they wanted to disgust the Empire. No, the Imperial officers on the ship were quite excited. It was just in Sobek that
With the colonel's comfort, he was able to maintain a minimum of composure.
Apart from them, the other friends were all very happy. Of course, under the pressure of their respective team leaders, they also showed basic courtesy, at least they could hold back their laughter in front of the imperial officers.
"Then follow the original plan and leave the governorate at the fastest cruising speed. Ours are all high-speed warships, and according to the intelligence, the predator fleet contains a large number of heavy immigrant fleets and work ships, so we should be able to catch up.
Is this okay?" Colonel Soback asked Yu Liandao in a questioning tone, as if "I'm just giving some immature suggestions, the decision-making still depends on you." He was a diligent, simple and perfect deputy who knew how to advance and retreat.
His attitude has always been like this since he boarded the ship. His work ability is not perfect, but at least he is diligent and tries his best to coordinate the relationship between the imperial officers and other crew members. There has been no trouble for several days. Even with him
Yu Lian, who is somewhat prejudiced, can't find anything wrong with him.
Now, Yu Lian couldn't help but feel that the reason why Soback's career started at a high and low level in his previous life was probably because he accidentally climbed into a leadership position that was not suitable for him. Isn't it better for this guy to be a deputy or a staff member?
Is it suitable?
No, I will push him to the leadership position no matter what!
"There is no news from the rest of the reconnaissance fleet ahead, so I'm always a little worried. We have to be more cautious." Yu Lian pondered for a moment: "How about you go back to the Snowstorm and take charge? If something goes wrong,
We shouldn’t be completely wiped out.”
Colonel Soback's eyes flashed with joy, but he immediately realized that the other party was trying to test him, and quickly shook his head and said: "Why did you say such ominous words? Our mission is only reconnaissance, not pursuit, and we should try to avoid confrontation.
It is a meaningless battle for the enemy. As long as we are careful, nothing will happen. Besides, I think that by sitting here, I can better coordinate the actions of both parties!"
Yu Lian glanced at him and showed a sincere smile: "That's okay for the time being. However, you have to promise me that when you get close to areas where you may encounter enemies, you need to return to the Snowstorm in advance to take charge.
"This, commander..."
"No need to say anymore, I am very relieved when you do things." Yu Lian waved his hand: "I said, I am looking forward to the scene of fighting side by side with you, but first, you must have your own ship.
"
The people on the bridge looked at this pair of young officers who were rivals but worked together for the same goal. They felt the same excitement as the reporters before. Although they didn't seem to realize that a four-ring
Is there something wrong with being an old enemy with a second ring person?
The only one who felt something was wrong was Feifei, and of course she wouldn't say anything. Afterwards, she went to Yu Lian's captain's room to remind her privately:
"Colonel Soback was still very active during this period. He originally volunteered to be responsible for the reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines of the Astral Knights, and then by chance he joined the Battle of Modan and made great contributions. The entire battle
They all showed courage and resourcefulness, and they have been on the front pages of the empire's official newspapers several times recently."
"Is the empire really planning to promote him as a candidate for the new Four Heavenly Kings of the Knights?" Yu Lian suddenly became interested.
"He already is." Feifei said with a smile: "Now, the new version of the young generation of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Star Knights, in addition to Countess Lamut and your real enemy Viscount Shameen, also adds Viscount Aikokai, and then
That is Baron Soback."
"Shameen is not my real enemy. He is just...wait a minute, so is Soback. What's going on with Aike Kai? His strength is pretty good, but he's already forty this year, right? The statistical scope of the Four Heavenly Kings is finally over.
Are you going to include the middle-aged group as well?”
"He is forty-five years old. When his daughter got married last year, she spent her honeymoon at a wedding banquet held on Earth. Mr. Mao Yuanzuo even attended it, which became big local news."
"A senior astral knight of the empire, a viscount, came to the community to hold a wedding?"
"His mother is from Earth."
"Our political boss, the boss behind the Communist Party of China who served as prime minister once and as a senator for thirty years, went to attend the wedding banquet of an imperial noble?"
"I am also marrying an Earthling. At least after the War of Independence, the Community and the Empire have been friendly neighbors. There are many industrial exchanges between us and the Empire."
"That's right. The white gloves of the Co-Prosperity Party are closely related to the imperial trade."
Feifei pursed her lips and smiled, but she was obviously not interested in this topic, so she continued: "However, there is really no absolute answer as to what age range this so-called young man should fall into. Forty-five years old, at least not yet.
Considered an old man."
All in all, three fourth rings plus one second ring form the Four Heavenly Kings in parallel, and no one seems to think there is anything wrong with it.
"However, the empire has arrested an uncle to make up the number. Does this mean that young and outstanding genius children are already a bit stretched?"
Yu Lian thought to himself, it's strange. Not to mention Gia Feier's combat genius who is no less than Gongsun Qing, He Shanerhana is only one step away from breaking through the fourth ring.
In addition, Miss Arianne Einach, whom I met a few times on the Dawn Angel, is also a third-level ring. Even though she looks so listless, silent, and just trying to catch the fish, in the future she will be mixed into the fleet from the navigator system.
Commander's.
For those who have never met, Wolfna Maimeda and Olivia Rowentour, who will always be Her Majesty the Queen's second general, seem to have broken through the fourth ring before the age of thirty.
Who dares to say that these are not geniuses?
Even if you don’t count Miss Brunhildt’s talented group of girlfriends and such a huge empire, who knows how many rare treasures are hidden there?
"However, Yu'er seems to be a little dissatisfied with Colonel Soback..."
"I take him very seriously. At least I'm sure that as an assistant, he should be very reliable," Yu Liandao said.
Feifei added: "Actually, after reading Colonel Soback's battle report during this period, I am certain that I can't tell the ability and talent yet, but he must be a blessed general. But, Yu'er, whether he is a brave general or a general,
Wise generals actually have their limits, as long as they are braver or more comprehensive in their plans. But what should we do with this lucky general? If metaphysics can calculate, it wouldn't be called metaphysics."
This made sense. Yu Lian became even more confused.
"Of course, metaphysics will eventually run out, but no one knows when it will end. Before that, it's always safe to be careful," Feifei added.
Yu Lian had to agree more.
Then, it is time to play mahjong that should naturally happen... Well, in fact, the previous conversation originally took place during the sage time after the mahjong game ended.
Then, they decided to go to the restaurant to replenish some midnight snacks. You know, there is now a team of professional cooks from the Imperial Guard on the ship, and at least the food conditions have evolved several orders of magnitude compared to what they were in the Abyss Nebula.
The two of them changed their clothes while discussing who could represent the highest level of imperial palace snacks, Dragon Blood Cake or Star Fruit Baichi. Just when they were about to leave, they suddenly felt a subtle spiritual fluctuation.
Yu Lian's face darkened, he took a step back, stood in front of Feifei, and tried to stay away from the center of the fluctuation. With a flick of his hand, the hilt of the lightsaber hanging on the wall of the room fell into his hand.
However, as a curtain of light that was thinner than a night light dispersed, what appeared in front of Yu Lian and Feifei was a tortoise carrying a heavy carapace.
Of course, it is not appropriate to call it a turtle. Generally speaking, only the size and trunk match the characteristics of that kind of crustacean reptile. If you look closely, you can see that its head is very majestic with horns, and it has some characteristics of a dragon.
.The tail is slender, half longer than the torso wrapped in a carapace. It is flexible and powerful. At first glance, it looks like a giant python with no head and only a body.
Then, the turtle stood up relying on its two elephant-like thick legs, and a pair of vertical pupils on the dragon's head flashed a very human look.
"Oh, Xuanwu." Feifei suddenly realized.
In fact, this is a kind of spiritual beast that originally lived in the virtual realm, and is occasionally found in the material world. Their combat power is not too strong, at least their aggression and aggressiveness can definitely be regarded as the peace of the animal world.
The advantage is that it has extremely strong survivability, all the spiritual abilities it masters are on the defensive side, its intelligence is not low, and it can survive. In addition, it also has the invisible and formless spirit ether ocean in the virtual realm.
The ability to drift across, and even teleport, gave it the reputation of "the boat of virtual reality".
Of course, because its appearance is indeed very close to one of the four spirits in East Asian mythology on Earth, people on Earth have such a prudent and elegant name for it. There are many such examples.
It is said that the top bosses in the extraordinary world are quite happy to catch some weird spiritual beasts in the virtual world and use them as pets and tool beasts. Xuanwu is one of the most popular ones.
"Hahuhahahaha!" Xuanwu pointed his fingers and made a sound of unknown meaning.
"Although I understand that you are very eager to communicate with me, I really can't understand you." Yu Lian spread his hands seriously.
"Xuanwu" is said to be able to grow to more than 100 meters. In terms of tonnage, it even exceeds the diamond dragon turtle at the God of War Festival that can cause earthquakes with just one step. However, this one only stands at 150 meters long.
It looks up and down, solid and harmless, and even a little cute. If the horns and mane on the head hadn't begun to appear, giving it a bit of majesty, Yu Lian could easily have mistaken it for a famous little monster collection game.
One of the three imperial families.
However, for such highly intelligent and humanistic spirit beasts, Yu Lian automatically regarded them as equal intelligent creatures to communicate with each other, and then said seriously: "Actually, a spirit beast as smart as you should learn
Let’s talk in human language. Come on, put your fingers on your throat and pronounce it along with me.”
"Hehehehehehehe!"
Indeed, it can only be described as sticky. Because Xuanwu's limbs have no fingers, the way he picks up things easily reminds Yu Lian of a blue cat-shaped robot without ears.
Taking a closer look, what he handed over was clearly a blue card and a false order.
"Is this for me?" Yu Lian was startled. He was about to take it, but then he held back: "Isn't it some weird fishing law enforcement?"
Xuanwu seemed to be rolling his eyes, and then he moved his hands and feet anxiously: "Huhu, quack, quack!"
Feifei patted Yu Lian angrily and asked: "You mean, someone asked you to send this false order?"
Xuanwu nodded, made a rubbing motion with his two giant round feet, then extended his long, flexible tail and pointed towards the sky.
He has no fingers, so he probably uses his tail instead of pointing to the sky.
Feifei added: "You want us to use this? Someone is waiting for us."
Xuanwu nodded vigorously, patted the blue sign in his hand, stretched his tail a little further, and placed it in front of Yu Lian.
Yu Lian finally understood this time, and without too much hesitation, he held Feifei's small hand with one hand and grabbed Xuanwu's long tail with the other. Only then did the spirit beast let out a sigh of satisfaction and raised its two big hands.
, and rubbed the Xu Ling in his hand vigorously.
Immediately afterwards, there was another burst of rays of light. The big turtle had already led the two of them to a floating island floating in the sea of emptiness. The surrounding space, both up and down, left and right, was filled with gray.
The mist extended beyond Yu Lian's sight.
This place is naturally a place in the virtual realm.
In the tutorial in front of him, an old man wearing a floral shirt was squatting on the ground with a piece of chalk and drawing. While drawing, he was humming a tune to himself. At first glance,
, really looks like a folk artist doing graffiti on the streets of the Big Apple.