Upon hearing the black-haired young man's question, Dulphee strode up the stairs and said with a taut expression, "Doctor, let's go to Captain Alansol's office first. He wants to see you."
When Zhang Lisheng saw the Atlantean staff officer bringing him to land in front of this familiar office building, his vigilant mood had already relaxed by half. When he heard Dulphee's answer, the other half of his heart that was hanging in the air also relaxed.
If the aliens wanted to harm him, the young man should not be standing in front of the main building of the New York military base in broad daylight, let alone meeting the Atlantean general-level captain in the office in a dignified manner.
"Captain Alansol?" Zhang Lisheng, who was following behind Dulphee, was overjoyed in his heart. However, he maintained his composure and put on a nostalgic expression. "I've seen him once before. Even though I can't tell his age like the other Atlanteans, in my memory, he's a very graceful elder …"
It was already seven or eight o 'clock in the evening, but the military base's office building was still brightly lit with people coming and going. Ever since the Atlantean fleet was attacked in the Shrimp World No. 2 and the flagship was destroyed, it had become a common thing for both Earth soldiers and Atlantean warriors to work through the night.
Dulphee, who nodded to the officers he was familiar with from time to time, shuttled through the crowd. As though he did not hear Zhang Lisheng's noisy conversation, he went straight to a very spacious office that could be seen from the external layout without saying a word.
Gently pushing open the unlatched door, the Atlantean staff officer walked briskly into the room that only had one desk lamp turned on. Facing a man who was sitting on the sofa under the simple but elegant tassel silk curtain with his eyes closed and his head swaying rhythmically with the sound of waves surging, he saluted, "Sir Alansol, Dr. Zhang Lisheng has arrived."
Wait outside the door for a moment. "The man stood up and waved his hand casually. At once, the entire office became bright.
"Good evening, Dr. Lisheng," A sincere smile bloomed on his face that was filled with youthfulness and wisdom. The man greeted Zhang Lisheng politely, "It's nice to meet you again."
"I don't want to see you again, Captain Alansol. This is why I sneaked back to New York from the foreign world."
"Doctor, it seems that your misunderstanding of Atlantis is too deep." Alansol did not get angry at the young man's indifferent attitude. With a regretful expression, he said, "Of course, as an Atlantean, I can't blame you for this. After all, your performance right now is something that every Earthling with integrity might have.
However, if you think that you're righteous, allow me to remind you, have you ever thought about Atlantis' position? "
"What?" Zhang Lisheng was stunned. He stared at Alansol and asked in confusion.
"Our position, Doctor." Alansol's eyes did not avoid Zhang Lisheng's gaze at all. "Don't tell me that you think that the Atlantis fleet, the light shield that isolates the Earth from the foreign world, and the machine that controls the expansion of the space channel appeared out of thin air?
In order to rescue the Earth and prevent the entire universe from being 'polluted,' Atlantis risked the chaos of the colonial planets and gathered all of its power at all costs.
The defense system of the thousands of foreign worlds is like a black hole that devours the material reserves of our entire civilization. It may be hard for you to imagine that even the 'natural light stone' that can be used to activate the children's ability has begun to be in short supply in our 'home planet.' If this continues, the Atlantean civilization will naturally decline and be destroyed without the need for any 'sea monster' to devour it … "
"For this reason, all of you can tear off the mask of hypocrisy and rob the energy and materials that belong to the Earth!" Zhang Lisheng interrupted the sad statement of the Atlantean captain and said with a blank expression.
"We're not robbing you, Doctor. Since Atlantis is fully helping the Earth to resist the invasion of the foreign world, we naturally should also enjoy the right to develop the foreign world."
"This is the logic of a bandit, Captain Alansol. The logic of a bandit. The Earthlings have never asked for your help. Everything is carried out by Atlantis on their own initiative."
Alansol became silent for a moment and sighed deeply. "I don't know if this is the logic of a bandit or not. I only know that we're still the comrades of the Earthlings, and we're still willing to help the Earth to make more progress. However, Doctor, we must share the foreign world with you because this is the only way for Atlantis to continue to exist and develop.
If the positions of the Earth civilization and the Atlantis civilization are swapped, I believe you'll also make the same choice, right? "
"Sir, as a scientist, I refuse to think about those assumptions that are impossible to happen at all." Zhang Lisheng marveled at Alansol's eloquence in his heart. He deliberately put on a struggling expression and finally said stubbornly.
"In that case, I'll ask you something that you've experienced. What exactly happened in the '30009' world? Will those spaceships that destroyed the Atlantis battleships pose a threat to the Earth? Please tell me honestly for the safety of both of us."
"It's the resurrection of the gods, Captain Alansol. The gods who ruled the Hellfire sea region in ancient times have awakened from their eternal sleep …" Zhang Lisheng deliberately hesitated for a while and finally let out a long sigh. Then, he recounted the lies that he had fabricated to the commander of the federal garrison on the Wizard Li Island. Of course, this time, he was more detailed in the details.
When the young man was halfway through his story, a series of hurried knocks on the door suddenly resonated outside the office.
The instant this sound appeared, Alansol made a pause gesture to Zhang Lisheng and said with a smile, "It must be General Joss. Please wait a moment, I'll open the door."
The Atlantean captain said as he opened the door. Standing outside the door was an old man of medium height and slightly fat, who looked like an amiable black farmer, but the three silver stars on his shoulders that made one's heart tremble. As expected, he was indeed the commander of the New York military base.
Smiling at the black old man, Alansol said, "Good evening, General Joss. I knew that you'd arrive soon even without the need to specifically inform you."
"Captain Alansol, this is my 'territory' after all, isn't it?" Joss shrugged and took his cap in his hand before striding into the room. When he saw Zhang Lisheng, he kindly opened his arms and made a hugging gesture. "Oh, Dr. Lisheng, I'm so happy to see you. Thank you for everything you've done for the federation."
"Not only for the federation, but also for Earth, General." When Zhang Lisheng saw that the attitude of the New York military base's commander towards the Atlantean captain had changed subtly compared to the last time, he secretly rejoiced and hugged him before saying in a deep voice.
"Yes, it's for Earth, Doctor." Joss nodded with deep emotions. Suddenly, his expression changed as he said solemnly, "You've been commissioned by the federal government and the First Fleet of Atlantis to explore the Shrimp World No. 2. Now that the representatives of both sides are here, you can explain the results now."
"I've already talked with Captain Alansol for a long time just now …" Zhang Lisheng, who appeared to be a little tired, was stunned. When he saw Joss' determined face, he sighed. "Alright, General, I'll repeat it again. Well, I've already written the results of the first phase of the exploration, so I'll start from when I returned to the Wizard Li Island more than four months ago …"
The third time he told a lie, the young man spoke more smoothly. After he finished speaking on the sofa in one breath, he leaned on the backrest in exhaustion. "That's it. According to the tribe's situation, the Wizard Li god has now set the target of attack on the foreign world's mainland. He's not interested in Earth at all. If we don't take the initiative to provoke him, there won't be much danger.
Of course, it's still necessary to raise our vigilance. In this crazy era, anything can happen. "
"Doctor, that native god didn't find the world passage?" After listening to Zhang Lisheng's statement, Alansol pondered for a while before asking.
"I don't know what kind of power a god that should only exist in fantasy would have in reality. Would he be omnipotent like God or would he have strong emotions and desires like Odin or Zeus, belligerent and mentally retarded? I can't make a judgment on what he knows and what he doesn't know." Zhang Lisheng shrugged.
"In that case, do you know how many of those spaceships that destroyed the Atlantean battleships he has created?" Alansol frowned and asked again.
"You mean the 'divine creation'?" Zhang Lisheng pondered and shook his head. "I can't be sure of the specific number, Sir Alansol, but I don't think there should be too many of such powerful 'creations.' Otherwise, the Wizard Li god would have long occupied the entire Shrimp World No. 2."
"Not necessarily, Doctor. Perhaps the god on the Shrimp World No. 2 has also been resurrected and has also mastered a very terrifying power, forming a new balance." Joss, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly interjected, causing the Atlantean captain's expression to turn even more grave.
"I don't know, General. I can only see the changes in the Wizard Li tribe. I'm sorry," The young man continued to play dumb.
"It's not your fault, Doctor. You've done well enough." Joss comforted Zhang Lisheng and shifted his gaze to the Atlantean captain. In a deep voice, he said, "Captain Alansol, looks like you guys have to raise the level of the Shrimp World No. 2.
If it's a foreign world where a war of gods may break out, then I'm afraid you'll have to raise it from 30009 to a fourth-class or even fifth-class world. "
"Indeed." Alansol nodded and looked at Zhang Lisheng solemnly. "If what Dr. Lisheng said is true, then of course, the 30009 World should be transferred to the list of worlds that should be blocked."
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