After a certain order with the highest authority was passed down through the chain of command to every fortress planet, the huge war machine of the Imperial Army had already begun a series of responses from within. Although it seemed that we were still defending against attacks from the outside, the sensitive Proteus had already felt some kind of extreme pressure from the depths of their souls. The specific manifestation was that the base established by Tadalim suddenly had countless more defensive forces, and the attacking forces that they were constantly sending out were gradually reduced in frequency.
Speaking of which, how did these strange Proteus get the "unsettling aura" from the so-called "Voice of the Void"? Were they all possessed by Lin Xue?
It had only been less than four days since the Tri-Race Alliance launched their first surprise attack on us. Facing the Schilling's ferocious space combat units, they had to pay the price as if they were engaged in a group battle. Needless to say, the Zergs, who were always on the frontline of our battlefield, paid the price of just a sneak attack. Regardless of whether they attacked the Imperial Army or not, we would spare no effort to annihilate any Zerg planet that we discovered, and the losses suffered by the humans were only second to the Zergs. Their hit-and-run tactics were effective in the beginning, but to be honest, the battlecruiser formation was not suitable for this kind of guerrilla warfare that required high mobility. When we began to hide a large number of battlecruisers in the space folds of the patrols, the human armies that dared to invade suffered an unprecedented destructive blow. As soon as they appeared, the special spaceships installed with gravitational traps would immediately seal off the surrounding space, and then the swarms of assault ships would rush out from the space folds. A volley of psionic cannon fire could often kill or injure 80% of the fragile human spaceships. Even the battlecruisers with their thick armor could hardly withstand the bombardment of even one assault ship head-on. After paying the price of several large battlecruiser formations being wiped out, the humans' offensive had slowed down slightly, and the Proteus had always been the force that had suffered the least losses. Firstly, their tactics had always been very cautious. When our main forces were entangled by the Zergs and the humans, this cautious tactic had allowed them to obtain a relatively safe situation. Secondly, the Proteus technology was truly powerful. The so-called "official plot" of the Proteus was simply trash when compared to these genuine advanced civilizations. The "Protoss" aircraft carrier formation used hyperspace warp technology to instantly deploy nearly ten thousand unmanned interceptors, which posed a real threat to our small forces. After all, it was impossible for us to install gravitational traps and the like on the individual fighter jets. The plasma shield gave these Proteus spaceships a moment of respite from the psionic cannon attacks. Until now, the Tadalim fleet was still in a state of low casualties.
Of course, this was also the reason why we didn't gather our main forces to attack them.
But … I really hated this word. Even though it seemed that we had an overwhelming advantage on the surface, there was one problem that I had to face. Compared to the hundreds of billions of enemy troops, the number of enemy troops that we had destroyed was still too little …
"Those things are ready, but the stability of the replicated cores is still a problem. In order to strengthen their maneuverability, they can only operate at 30% power."
Tawil reported to me and projected a series of holographic models. Looking at the huge mechanical structures, I could feel the short winter melon sisters beside me gradually warming up.
"We have simulated the principle of the Star Sniper Cannon's psionic decomposition, but as we have yet to conquer the key technology of the giant Psionic Abyss, its operating speed is completely unable to compare to the Star Sniper Cannon." Tawil had a regretful expression. "Perhaps it would be more efficient to capture some neutron stars and place them in their cores to replace energy furnaces, but the long-term energy release of neutron stars is still too weak compared to the Psionic Well. It would be a huge pity if such a weapon, which requires a lot of time and effort to complete, had a short service life."
"It's already not bad," I said sincerely.
I said sincerely. Sometimes, it's better to have a lower limit.
My sister wasn't interested in how powerful such a cutting-edge weapon was. She was only troubled by the enemies who didn't know how to repent. She rubbed her forehead in distress and said in a low voice, "Are they still attacking? They are fighting the Empire's fleet with their lives at a cost of a thousand times more. What's wrong with their lives? "
Sandora crossed her arms in front of her chest and lowered her sky-blue eyes as though she was talking about the weather. "Now that things have come to this, even though the strange power known as' revelation 'has disappeared, those people have basically lost the ability to judge right from wrong. To the controller of the war, the lives of soldiers are just a number. As long as the scale of the battlefield is large enough, they even have the ability to make the soldiers who have risked their lives to feel that way. I dare to bet that every soldier on the other side believed that their unprecedented intergalactic alliance had the absolute upper hand against the brutal alien invaders before they died. An outstanding general would never let the soldiers know the whole truth."
"Of course, that doesn't include Schilling's army."
Sandora added.
"Brother, brother! When can we launch our all-out attack? It's so boring to wait like this! I'll lead the army to blow up the human capital planet first! "
Visca, who had been discussing something with Little Bubble, suddenly broke away from the topic of love and expressed his opinion. He then lowered his head and continued to discuss with Little Bubble about the thirty-second way to eat the knowledge stick. Of course, it should be her one-sided opinion because I really didn't think there was any logic in Little Bubble's monosyllabic words.
I was speechless.
At least don't decide the strategy of the war while you're chewing on your lollipop, you bastard! You're destroying the great lollipop culture, you know?
"Sir! We have received a communication request from the enemy! Determined to be from the human side. Should we connect? "
Vega's sudden loud report brought me back to reality. At the same time, the Empire's soy sauce gang on the bridge also showed a surprised look.
Enemy communication? After such a long period of one-sided silence, they finally decided to contact us?
It seemed that the thousand times the battle losses for the past few days had finally hurt them.
"Connect." I nodded. Then, the image on the gigantic holographic projection system next to the bridge immediately changed.
A middle-aged man with a dignified face and thick brown hair appeared in front of us. He had a stiff beard on his chin.
"Maybe we should talk."
The dignified middle-aged man's eyebrows seemed to be permanently furrowed. He said to me in a very calm tone — Huh? That doesn't sound like a peaceful negotiation!
"Aktulos Mengsk, the ruler of the Independent Federation? If I'm not wrong. "
The human ruler named Mengsk wasn't the least bit surprised that I could reveal my identity so quickly. His expression was still calm, and he even had the leisure to look at James Reynolds, who was standing next to me and had now completely evolved into a soy sauce gang. "Reynolds, it seems that you're getting along well with your new alien master. I really hope that when they retreat from this sector, they will still be kind enough to bring you along."
Reynolds's eyes shone with a cold light, and he retorted rudely, "Maybe you should consider your current situation. Don't tell me you don't know what kind of price your army is paying to fight? Even those powerful 'Protoss' are watching from the sidelines to protect themselves, but you're sending the fate of the entire human race on this path of no return? I advise you to stop before the Emperor beside me gets serious … "
Liliana immediately slapped her forehead with her hand, her face crumbling. "Oh no, I actually thought of the invaders and their lackeys …"
… Can't this lass say anything nice at all?
Temporarily putting aside Liliana's terrible analogy and Uncle Reynolds's interference, I stared coldly at the bead on Mengsk's head. (At this moment, I really wanted to complain about the design of this huge holographic projection, especially when it had a resolution of tens of thousands of pixels), I said quietly, "Retreat from this galaxy? Is this your — or should I say, your request? "
"As an invader, do you doubt my request for justice?!" Mengsk said resolutely. "Leave our home immediately. This is my ultimatum. Otherwise, the real attack is just about to begin …"
"Are you mistaken, Uncle?" Liliana, who had just been tossed to the side by me, squeezed forward shamelessly. "Now that your situation is so bad, you should surrender!"
Mengsk looked in surprise at the little girl who had suddenly squeezed forward. He didn't seem to understand why the alien invaders had the habit of bringing children to the battlefield. Finally, he made a decision that an adult should make: decisively ignore the little girl who had to tiptoe to reach the camera.
"Invaders, that's all I have to say. I admit that your strength is slightly beyond my imagination, but if you continue to be stubborn, we will also let you know how strong the people are! You know nothing about this galaxy, and you have no idea how strong our combined strength is … "
"In other words, the peace plan won't work?" I suddenly shrugged and put on a different smile.
"Without a doubt, we will fight to the end!"
* Snap. * I snapped my fingers and nodded. "Alright, then we'll trade for the peace plan."
After saying that, I didn't wait for Mengsk's reaction and turned to Silvers, who was on standby. "Send the form over."
"What's this?"
A second later, the mainframe of the 'Admiral of the Empire' easily cracked a series of encryption barriers and sent a timetable directly to Mengsk. Mengsk asked with furrowed brows as he looked at the familiar names on the form and the periodic time markings below.
At the same time, we used the wide-area signal to transmit the timetable to every corner of the galaxy. Naturally, this included the Tadalim base that was facing off against the Empire's fleet, as well as the insectoids that were fighting against the Holy Expeditionary Army. I believed that their leaders were definitely paying attention to the conversation between Mengsk and me through their own channels, and Mengsk's questions were definitely what these fellows hiding in the dark were eager to know.
"It's obvious, a timetable. The top is the alternative options, and the bottom is the time for our lucky draw. Do you want me to demonstrate it to you now?"
Just as I finished speaking, Silvers, who was on standby, immediately brought a tray to me. On it were some neatly arranged shiny sheets.
I looked at the time beside me and casually picked one up. After glancing at it, I smiled at Mengsk, who had a puzzled look on his face. "It's half-past ten in the morning on the Empire's home planet. The time for the first lucky draw. Congratulations, Nurkuras Planet 23."
"What's the meaning of this?!"
The uneasiness in Mengsk's heart grew, and he could only ask loudly to alleviate the terrible thoughts in his mind. However, I only smiled and waited quietly. After a few minutes, a certain piece of news was presented to Mengsk.
A certain abandoned mineral planet named Nurkuras had been struck by a sudden ray of light from space three minutes ago, and had completely disappeared. Note to self, it had completely disappeared. It was not burnt to ashes, nor did it shatter into pieces. It had completely disappeared, as if it had been erased by a piece of eraser. Not even a single molecule was left. Other than the intense heat radiation and space storms, there was no trace of Nurkuras.
This shocking news was also transmitted to the ears of the higher-ups of every race who had been paying attention to this conversation. Here, I would like to thank the well-developed information channels of the Keplu Sector.
Suddenly receiving such shocking news, Mengsk's expression froze, as if cement had been poured over his face.
"Let's hope that the gravitational fluctuations caused by this will subside within thirty years." I clapped my hands to regain Mengsk's attention. "The next lucky draw will be conducted according to the timetable. Perhaps you can set up a quiz entertainment program or something. Guess where the next winner will be?"
After saying that, I immediately cut off the communication and put the crystal in my hand into my mouth. This thing was made of rock candy.
My action was a signal, and as the message "It's ready to eat" was sent out, a few kids on the bridge swarmed over and snatched the rock candy clean. But speaking of which, Liliana the fake loli always thought of herself as a child, Shallow Shallow, did you have to be even crazier than Little Bubble when it came to snatching land? And Sandora … at least leave that plate for me! That's the only remaining Jingdezhen porcelain of the expeditionary force, you bastard!
In the process of watching from the sidelines, Reynolds experienced the psychological waves from surprise to horror, and now he was stunned speechless. Now, seeing the "alien villains" who had just destroyed a planet while laughing and chatting turned into a group of starving ghosts in an instant, the bearded uncle's face twitched.
"Old friend … I think it's best that we pledge our allegiance now … Damn it, I don't intend to be the fool who fights to the end …"
Tykes poked Reynolds's waist, the huge scar on his face trembling as he spoke.
"No … Wait …" Reynolds mumbled, then quickly took a few steps forward to stand before me. "Just now …"
"Don't worry, don't worry." Of course, I knew what he was going to say. "Although that list includes almost every planet you know, including the mother planets of the various races, as you can see, there's nothing on this plate, so … Do you still have to worry?"
"Just to scare people?" Reynolds was stunned and asked in disbelief.
"Of course. Do you really think that Mengsk is so lucky that the first planet to be destroyed is an abandoned, uninhabited planet?"
Reynolds's expression became strange, and he finally let out a long sigh. "Your personalities are really …"
I know, you don't have to say it out loud.
"A simple threat isn't enough. Instead, it will incite their rebellious spirit. What we need is complete panic, to make them feel the psychological pressure that even a sneeze could trigger a genocide." Sandora finished off the last piece of Jingdezhen porcelain in the entire Empire's fleet. She licked her fingers and said calmly, "Now, the 'Zeros' can depart."
Thus, just as the shock caused by Nurkulas' mysterious disappearance spread throughout the entire Star Zone, another shocking and even terrifying event happened.
Within the area explored by the humans, the insectoids, and Proteos, hundreds of planets had gradually left their orbits and were moving in an absolutely impossible path!
A large number of probes from various races swarmed over like bees. Under our deliberate permission, they were allowed to approach these abnormal celestial bodies. Then, something that shocked even the Proteus gradually revealed its ferocious fangs. The surface of the planets that moved automatically gradually fell off, and the entire planet's outer shell slowly opened up like a crustacean extending its elytra wings. Huge and mysterious mechanical structures and crystal jungles revealed themselves from those cracks. The vaguely visible core of the brightly lit planet emitted a disturbing dark red light. The huge energy wave caused the probes that were hundreds of thousands of kilometers away to disintegrate themselves in an instant, only to turn the terrifying scene of these huge starships into a still image and send it to their owners.
Under Pandora's instructions and Tawil's dedication, the Empire's strongest main battleship, the knock-off version of the planet's battleship named 'Zeros' by Sandora, finally completed their months of preparation and were exposed to every race in the Kepru Sector for the first time.
The battleships that had taken off their disguises gradually accelerated under the propulsion of the quasi-coordinate engine, approaching the predetermined targets. Char, Aiur, Titanium Wind, Turado, Tassenis … Familiar names gradually became clear on the routes of these battleships. All the race leaders had a timetable in their hands, and the names of their home planets were corresponding to the timetable on these routes …
So, happy prom, my lovely enemies.
The last line of the timetable was written in thick, blood-red font.
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