It should be a difficult task to find the Melovans, but I think that as long as there is a strong enough bait, they will definitely appear again. When the Melovans tracked the Fifth Fleet, they were guided by the 'Source', but we could not be sure whether it was the 'Source' itself or the cube hibernation facility that attracted them, or both. Also, we could not be sure how the Melovans tracked the signal from the 'Source' facility. Now that the Source and the hibernation cabin have been completely disassembled by the research institute, even if they are reassembled, Sandora and I are not sure if that thing is still attractive to the Melovans, so we decided to send the Fifth Fleet out again. This time, we will let them wander around the 'White Zone' on the outskirts of the Empire to see if they can attract the attention of the Melovans.
If the other party is really hiding in the 'White Zone' that has not been explored, then they will definitely appear.
Sandora had already ended the communication with the research institute. She turned off the holographic projection in front of her and said, "The reassembly will probably be completed tomorrow. Also, I just talked to Tawil, and she guessed that the identification signal from the hibernation cabin had attracted the attention of the Melovans. Well, the scientists found that the hibernation facility is one of the components of a large hibernation array, and it may be designed with the ability to teleport through the Void. So, they guessed that the cube is not only a hibernation cabin, but also the earliest prototype of army teleportation technology. In ancient times, the Imperial Army's teleportation technology was not mature, and at that time, it may have needed to place the soldiers in those cumbersome protective cabins to teleport across worlds. So, they found a set of transmitters on the cube, and this set of transmitters will constantly release identification signals that can cross the Void when there is energy supply. This signal should have been captured by the Melovans. "
I nodded in understanding, thinking that even the Empire back in the day had times when its technology was weak — just look at the current army teleportation, the commanding officer could just open a mini World Gate in front of them, and thousands of fully-armed soldiers would march out from it. Back then, the Imperial Army's teleportation required soldiers to lie in a huge metal cube, and there would be casualties due to equipment malfunctions (the original body we had on hand had obviously encountered such an accident, its teleportation pod had separated from the main body and was lost). I couldn't help but sigh at the new moon in technology … but I shouldn't sigh at this point.
"In that case, we just need to repair the teleportation pod, and we don't need to disturb the original body, An Xi." I thought about it and felt that the fact that Tawil had figured out the function of the cube was unexpected good news. I didn't have to disturb Ancestor Schilling anymore. After all, according to the original plan, if we wanted to lure the Melovans out, we would have to use the original body as one of the bait.
"That's for the best." Sandora was probably thinking about the same thing as me. "The original body has already done his duty for the Empire, whether as a soldier or a specimen, the ancestor should rest."
"The Fifth Fleet has also responded. Their giant colonial ships can be used as bait, and there are also some escort ships that have just been repaired. In order to ensure that the scene is realistic, Cocokina picked the ugliest group of spaceships. I plan to disguise them as a wandering fleet that got separated from the main force after escaping from the Melovans, and accidentally fall into the 'White Zone' of the Void. "
"Well, that's a good arrangement. The Melovans haven't come into contact with any forces of the New Empire, so they don't know of our existence, so they won't be suspicious …" Sandora pondered for a moment. "Also, don't make the size of the fleet to lure the enemy too big. Based on the previous attack on the Fifth Fleet, the Melovans will use their absolute advantage in numbers to crush a large fleet. This tactic was most likely learned from the old Empire back then. If the number of the enemy fleet is too big, it might attract the Melovans' army out … At that time, it won't be easy to take advantage of the chaos to capture them."
"Cocokina has also considered this. A severely damaged giant colonial ship and five or six escort ships. This number probably won't attract the enemy's main force. Also, if the Melovans really come out, how should we take them down in an instant before the enemy's main camp notices? "
Shadora furrowed her brows. This was the most crucial part of the entire plan: they had to complete the transfer before the enemy could react. Only then could they welcome the delightful torture session. If they let the enemy escape at this stage, they would probably be able to sleep for the rest of the session.
"The Empire's fleet can't appear. They will be recognized immediately. If the enemy successfully calls for help, the plan will fail. We can't take this risk. I don't know if the combat power of the servant army's fleet is enough … "Sandora was very conflicted." Well, there's no doubt about that. The servant army of the New Empire is definitely not a match for that ancient race unless we mobilize a large army. But then, it will be a problem for us to hide, and it will be inevitable that we will suffer losses in battle … The gains do not make up for the losses. "
I thought about it, and suddenly, two people jumped into my mind. At the same time, two words gradually lit up in my mind: Poor … The poorest sisters in the Empire, the Dimensional Twins!
"Let the sisters pack up the entire fleet and 'throw' it over?" Sandora was stunned for a moment, and then she instantly smiled. "As expected of you, the ideas you come up with are always unexpected … Yes, it might work. The Dimensional Twins won't attract much attention, and they are extremely fast. The enemy probably won't be able to see who attacked them, and even if they did, they probably won't have time to call for help. That's it then, I'll go make the arrangements. "
"Okay." I nodded. "Right, invite the sisters over for a meal. They sound like Master Kong when they talk to people now …"
Just as Sandora was about to turn around and leave, her legs suddenly swayed. "Cough cough … It can't be, right? They are high-ranking officers!"
"Who knows how those two clowns live their lives." I spread my hands. "Even with a monthly income of tens of thousands, they still have to eat instant noodles for half a month. 'Poverty' must be a DEbuff on those two sisters that can't be dispelled. They always have a way to make their lives miserable."
"…" Sandora looked at me speechlessly. Then, she waved her hand and disappeared into a distorted screen of light.
I looked up at the sky, and the sky had already turned completely dark. Today was a rare sunny day, and I could see the starry sky in the city. The sky was filled with stars, and the stars were far away. It was a scene that could only be seen after the noisy artificial lights in the city had faded away. I realized that the entire street had lost power again.
"Jingle! Go and look for that Pikachu that you are raising. That fellow is probably having fun on the neighborhood transformer again! "
"Oh, Jingle is really amazing!" Following such a sharp cry, Jingle came out of my pocket, turned into a green light, and disappeared into the night sky. A few minutes later, the entire street finally had power again. Jingle, who had returned victoriously, appeared at the entrance of the courtyard riding a golden-skinned mouse that was giving off electric sparks. Then, the little crow began to carry her little crows around the courtyard to catch mice. I couldn't help but let out a long sigh as I looked at the familiar scene in front of me. I felt that if I kept jumping back and forth between world peace and oil and vinegar, sooner or later, I would end up in Qingshan Mental Hospital …
"Hey, idiot." Just as my thoughts kept jumping back and forth between the Mellowa Rebel Army and Jingle's Pikachu stealing electricity every day, I suddenly felt someone tugging on my sleeve from behind. I turned my head to look and saw a ninety-centimeter-tall doll standing on her tiptoes behind me, tugging on my sleeve. "Idiot, are you going to war again?"
I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. The darkness of the night and the hair on her forehead slightly covered the doll's expression, but I could feel a strong resentment rising from her body. I couldn't help but bend down to carry the little fellow and place her on my shoulder. I patted her tiny back and said, "You don't have to go out for the time being. I just sent some people to investigate the whereabouts of a group of rebel soldiers."
"And then you have to go to war, right?" The little doll forcefully tugged on my hair, as though she could vent her anger this way. Her words carried her usual cold and rough tone, but after spending more than a year together, I was already familiar with this tone. I knew that this was her unique way of acting spoiled. "I'll stay at home for a week, then I have to go to war for a month or two. It's always like this, always like this!"
The more the little doll spoke, the angrier she became. Her actions went from tugging on my hair at the beginning to grabbing, tugging, scratching, and kicking. In an instant, I frantically tried to remove the little demon from my shoulder, but it turned out that she was bound to my equipment! The little fellow simply hugged my head and refused to let go. She didn't dare to use any force, afraid that she would injure this fellow that was the size of an SD doll.
After fooling around for a full half an hour, the little doll seemed to be finally satisfied. She let go of me and said, "Enemies, enemies, when will they all die?"
… Should I say that it was no wonder that she spent so much time listening to Liliana's dark fairy tales. Her attitude towards life was exactly the same as that black-bellied archbishop who "as long as I'm happy, who cares about national calamities and natural disasters". Although I knew that she was just talking big, I was really worried that my daughter would be tricked by that black-bellied archbishop into walking on a path of no return. That fellow's ability to infect people's minds was comparable to Cthulhu's. Let's put it this way, if I had known the current Liliana 15 years ago, I would have already been released from the court by now, waiting for my public execution in spring next year …
Thus, after thinking for a while, I picked up the little doll and held her by her ribs. I raised the little fellow up high in front of me, "Alright, as compensation in advance, how about I bring you to play in the heavenly city tomorrow?"
"Put me down! Put me down! Put me down! You idiot! I'm not a child! " The little doll waved her arms and legs in protest. Her little arms and legs couldn't even reach my elbow. I could never get tired of looking at her. She still hated being raised up high like before, although I didn't know if she really hated it or just faking it.
Seeing the little fellow's face turn red with anger, but her eyes involuntarily brightened, I felt a little happy. She was finally appeased.
After the little doll girl left in satisfaction, I couldn't help but mutter to myself, "To be honest, I really feel a little sorry for them."
"Dad, so you already had this realization back then?" Just as I finished speaking, another naughty child suddenly interjected. Xiaoxue intimately rubbed herself against my neck, "Aiya, I'm so touched. Come, dad, give me a kiss!"
"Go play somewhere else! How old are you already, yet you still don't act properly. " I pressed down on the little girl's face and pushed her away. I thought that if Miss Lin saw this scene, she would definitely end up with another frying pan.
"But really, don't you think I'm neglecting my duty as a father?"
I couldn't help but ask this girl who was only a few years younger than me when I saw Xiaoxue giggling mischievously on the side. But as soon as I said that, I felt like laughing. I couldn't help but want to slap myself a couple of times. Why is this scene so weird?
I'm only in my twenties this year! Only in my twenties!
A good youth in his twenties, a good youth in his twenties, a good youth in his twenties, a good youth in his twenties who is still chasing after new girls. If I were thrown into human society at this age, it would be a good time to be frivolous! There are so many good youths in their twenties who are busy chasing after their seniors, or discussing the situation in the Middle East with their friends while drinking beer. But here, I'm always thinking about world peace. Every day, I train myself to look like a brilliant leader, until I can order an entire race to be exterminated without batting an eyelid. At the same time, I have to say to my seventeen year old daughter pitifully like a failed middle-aged uncle: "Do you think your father is a failure?" I have to carry an Empire on my shoulders, and I have to carry an equally important family. Why am I so … laughable in my twenties?
The more I think about it, the funnier I feel, especially the words I said to Xiaoxue — — Jingle above, no matter when I raised this daughter in the future, in the current timeline, I'm not even ten years older than her. Why do you think I can say such old-fashioned words?
"I was forced to do it," Xiaoxue said casually. I gawked and dropped my jaw.
"Don't be so surprised. You raised me for seventeen years. Do you think I don't know what my father is thinking?" Xiaoxue waved her hand nonchalantly, "Even if you go back to the sixth grade, I can still guess … Oh, this is indeed difficult."
I stared blankly at the girl in front of me. In terms of absolute age, she was only a few years younger than me. In terms of knowledge and experience, she had received the elite education of the royal family since she was young. She had even started fighting on the battlefield at the age of fifteen. She probably knew more than me. Yet, this girl who seemed to have descended from the sky was my child. She called me father without hesitation, as if it was a matter of course. She even had a bit of princess-like arrogance. She didn't even think about how much trouble she had caused …
"Ever since I could remember, you were always running around outside." Xiaoxue didn't seem to notice my gaze as she continued, "At that time, the void cataclysm had already passed. You, Second Uncle, and Auntie were running around everywhere to check if there was anything wrong with the world after the cataclysm. I was born during a period when the abyss was highly active, so war was a common occurrence. Most of the time, you and Mom had to come out personally to settle it. That's why the one who hugged me to sleep the most wasn't Mom or Dad, but Sister Foxy … Now you know why I was so happy when I saw Sister Foxy's tail. It's a habit I developed since young. It's always like this at home … After the cataclysm and the abyss stabilized, you could finally stay at home for a longer period of time. But I grew up … From that day onwards, I coaxed and pestered Sandora's Mom. I went to the frontlines at the age of fifteen because I wanted to see what was keeping Dad away from home every day … Now, I feel that it was the smartest thing I did. I realized that I spent more time with Dad in the headquarters than at home."
"…" I was speechless for some reason.
"From this aspect, you really aren't a qualified father," Xiaoxue suddenly turned her head and rolled her eyes at me. Then, she smiled. "But you are a very powerful father. Sister Cyndia once said that there are only two fathers who are the most powerful in the entire Void, and that is you and Second Uncle. Isn't there a saying that goes, the more capable you are, the more overtime you have to work. So, I have accepted my fate since I was young. "
I scratched my head and suddenly thought of Cyndia's ultimate skill. Secret technique? The skill to summon a father. The difficulty of casting this skill was extremely low and its power depended on what a father was. If I didn't guess wrongly, Xiaoxue would most likely use this skill in the future …
Xiaoxue hugged her knees as she sat on the grass and looked up at the dark starry sky. Her tone suddenly became proud. "Also, I am very smart. Look, the person standing in front of you now is a shadow that was projected from the other side of the Great Cataclysm. After the Great Cataclysm happens, my shadow will dissipate and return to the starting point of the shadow in the form of self-assembling data along the timeline — which is when Xiaoqian and I were seventeen. During this process, if my previous calculations are correct, once the data comes into contact with the main data source, which is my main body, it will slowly merge with the latter. In other words, it will slowly reappear in the form of memories. This process will last for almost fourteen years. In this way, I will start to 'remember' everything that happened in the present from the age of three. For example, my father's dejected look tonight. Then, when I turn seventeen, all my memories will be reconstructed. The shadow and my main body will completely merge together. Everything that doesn't match the historical facts will be preserved as a memory. This way … even when my father wasn't home when I was young, I will always remember the things that happened with you. These memories will definitely accompany me through my entire childhood … Oh, thinking about it this way, Xiaoqian is really at a disadvantage. Well, who asked her to always rely on her own ability to cause trouble for me … "
I continued to be speechless. I finally understood a problem that I had never understood before and didn't dare to understand.
If the Great Cataclysm of the Void, which was the dividing point of history, happened, what would happen to Xiaoxue who was always by my side?
My conclusion was that she wouldn't wait until she was seventeen. Instead, she would make a comeback from the age of three to anger her father …
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