Chapter 391: Vimala's Plan

The docking of various tasks wasn't as simple as it sounded, including those twelve Transformers that had already been leaked through combat Recordings, all needing to be registered and reported.

The A-rank lifeforms imprisoned in [The Cage] were taken over by Returning Star.

Those Fully armed escorts looked at the raggedly dressed A-rank lifeforms piled in the crude iron cages, feeling their worldviews about to collapse.

They carefully put on various suppression devices before daring to bring them out.

Morgan had already woken up, just that he had many more Baffling wounds on his body.

Like the swelling on his left eye, Li Yu had absolutely no impression of it. I didn't hit him, right?

This was the first time he had seen Li Yu in so many days. Without too much nonsense, he frowned:

"I really want to know, why the Other-Dimensional Camp behind you refuses to communicate with the Salvation Ark. This doesn't have any disadvantages for you."

During the gap when he was speaking, the soldier beside him was preparing to seal his mouth, but was stopped by Li Yu.

Regarding the Other-Dimensional Camp, this extremely ridiculous-sounding name, when it was first pulled out by Li Yu as a shield.

They didn't believe this faction truly existed, because according to Li Yu, it must be a top-tier research institute.

And for a top-tier research institute to not have any traces of activity, this was simply impossible in Returning Star's eyes.

As for the bizarre characteristics contained in the Antidote submitted by Li Yu, Returning Star had also conducted in-depth research.

However, the difference between a large civilization and a single Laboratory arose because of this.

The reason why the Salvation Ark placed so much importance on it was because the Navigator himself valued it. The entire Salvation Ark was his One-Man Show, whatever he said basically went.

As long as he developed an interest, unless influenced by external factors, there wouldn't be any internal obstacles.

Returning Star was different. The person in charge of a certain Laboratory discovered the bizarre aspects of the Antidote, and then submitted it layer by layer.

And those High Echelons who handled it, not everyone was very interested in scientific research technology.

It was very easy to be put aside and tossed to the back of their minds.

And the entirety of Returning Star was extremely complex, scientific research was merely a part of it.

So, this matter ended up unresolved. As for the Other-Dimensional Camp, no one proved it existed, nor did anyone prove it didn't exist, so they could only temporarily set it aside.

Since Morgan brought up this so-called Other-Dimensional Camp, Prince Connor actually wanted to hear what exactly was going on.

Li Yu let out a long sigh, his tone melancholic: "It's really not that I'm unwilling. If I said that the Other-Dimensional Camp doesn't exist at all, would you believe it?"

"That was just something I casually made up to Con people."

Connor's expression was strange. The reason why the Other-Dimensional Camp first appeared in the public eye.

Was precisely because they pushed the waves to block the surging internal Public Opinion caused by the Sword-Bearer Medal incident.

Doesn't exist? Hearing this sentence, Morgan was instantly stunned slightly, then sneered: "Who are you fooling!?"

"If it doesn't exist, what's with the eerie characteristics on the Xinhuo Virus Antidote?"

"What's with that Interstellar Fortress that suddenly appeared and disappeared?"

"Where did your terrifying Strength improvement speed come from?"

A string of questions smashed onto Li Yu's face, leaving even him Speechless.

Were there answers to all this? Of course there were, but how could he possibly tell this guy.

Morgan sneered. Before this, he might have still been half-doubting.

But after this battle, he was incomparably certain that the Other-Dimensional Camp definitely existed.

The most important evidence was the Interstellar Fortress. He used to think that the Interstellar Fortress had nothing to do with Li Yu.

Mainly because he found it hard to believe the Other-Dimensional Camp would value an ordinary A-rank lifeform to that degree.

Like the Salvation Ark, they didn't care too much about ordinary A-rank lifeforms.

Their size was small, unlike large civilizations, which had numerous Territories that needed people to guard.

But during this period of time, he suddenly figured it out. Li Yu definitely had some secret worthy of the Other-Dimensional Camp's attention.

He even had a feeling that the Salvation Ark's initial decision to strike starting from Li Yu as the entry point was probably horribly wrong.

Although it started out as a relatively amiable invitation, when the invitation failed, the Salvation Ark chose to strike directly.

Now, in Morgan's view, this wasn't a good move.

Because Li Yu's importance far exceeded their imagination. Perhaps in the eyes of the Other-Dimensional Camp, this was already declaring war on them.

But at that time, the Salvation Ark also had no choice. The only clue to the Other-Dimensional Camp was on Li Yu, so they could only start with him.

Although he didn't know what Morgan was thinking, Li Yu's expression became increasingly melancholic.

For things to develop to this point, it was entirely A Twist of Fate.

He didn't want to fight the Salvation Ark either, but he had no choice. Acting as a top-tier research institute in the Interstellar space, he couldn't even Con them if he tried, and even sending Peyton over couldn't hold the fort.

Connor also cast a suspicious gaze at Li Yu. This Morgan seemed to make a lot of sense.

"Cooperating with us absolutely doesn't have any disadvantages..." Seeing Li Yu remain silent, Morgan thought he had hit the mark, continuing to advise: "We can complement each other. Technology exchange is very common among top-tier research institutes."

Li Yu became even more Speechless, looking at him and saying: "How did you get the scar on your eye, I remember I didn't hit your eye when I struck?"

Hearing this, Morgan's face suddenly turned dark, instantly losing the desire to converse.

But laughter came from the side. He saw Capone grinning widely, the few guys beside him having half-smiling expressions. Well... Li Yu knew what was going on.

Towards the main culprit who had harmed them to this point, Capone had deep resentment towards Morgan.

Although he couldn't beat Morgan outside, inside [The Cage], everyone was about the same. Capone and the others also had Many People, Great Power, completely capable of bullying Morgan.

"Actually..." Connor waved his hand, taking away this group of captives, hesitating:

"Our Returning Star's Laboratory is also quite good, you can completely trust us. If you have the idea of technology exchange, you can discuss with us first."

"Hehe..." Li Yu smiled superficially, making Connor feel a bit awkward. Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Li Yu: "Your Royal Highness the Prince..."

"Is there something else?" Connor stopped his footsteps and looked at Li Yu.

"Due to certain reasons, I need a massive amount of metal construction materials. May I ask what channels I need to go through to obtain them?" Li Yu seemed to be inquiring, but in reality, he was hinting––hurry up and send the stuff over.

With his current Status, he could directly open his mouth and ask for many things.

"Metal construction materials?" Connor pondered slightly, and asked again: "Are there any requirements for the characteristics?"

"No, as long as it can be used, Military-grade is best..." Li Yu said straightforwardly.

"Mm..." Connor nodded: "You can just ask the Logistics Department directly. I will give the order, just don't let the total amount exceed ten million tons."

"Uh..." Li Yu's expression flickered, adding: "Ten million tons, might not be quite enough..."

"Not quite enough?" Connor frowned slightly. Ten million tons of Military-Grade Alloy materials could already build quite a few conventional battleships.

And yet it wasn't quite enough for Li Yu?

"Exceeding ten million tons requires approval and involves more people. But with your current Identity, it shouldn't be much of a problem."

Connor looked at Li Yu's evasive gaze, saying in a deep voice: "Exactly how many tons do you need?"

Li Yu pondered in his heart. He remembered the [Death Star] should be at the trillion-ton level, but wanting to withdraw a trillion tons of Alloy Materials from Returning Star was obviously impossible.

"A few billion..." He didn't dare to exaggerate too much, saying vaguely.

"A few billion tons? You want to build a fleet!?" Connor's eyes bulged. Those Alloy Materials didn't drop from the sky, they were all meticulously refined.

This kid opened his mouth and asked for a few billion tons, treating Returning Star as an ATM?

He was so angry he didn't want to speak, turning his head and leaving the place.

"Tch... if you don't want to give it, then don't..." Li Yu muttered a couple of sentences, but still jotted down going to the Logistics Department in his little notebook.

Although there wasn't a lot, one hundred million tons of Alloy Materials shouldn't be a problem.

Li Yu returned with the Honor Guard Fleet. According to the normal procedure, he still needed to see Digor.

But the situation was special now, and it wasn't known if Digor had kicked the bucket, so Queen Vimala substituted for him.

In the magnificent Palace, after a long time, Li Yu once again saw this Iron-Blooded Queen who still retained her charm.

She and Klein looked seventy percent similar, liking to wear a black dress, sitting upright on the throne, looking down at Li Yu. However, their temperaments were completely different.

Compared to her power and Status, her appearance was easily subconsciously ignored. But Vimala was actually also a top-tier mature beauty.

No wonder that Old geezer Horus was Willingly willing to act as a Bootlicker, Li Yu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Before this, he almost hadn't been in close contact with Vimala, always looking through Horus's perspective.

"You did very well this time, making Returning Star's name resound throughout the Interstellar space once again." Vimala praised formally.

"This is what I should do." Li Yu also replied with Superficial Courtesy.

Vimala nodded, staring into Li Yu's eyes, speaking slowly: "You should have heard the wind. I intend to make you an Honorary Baron and the Commander of the Black Pupil Fleet."

"Many thanks for the Queen's high regard..." Li Yu nodded. He had already learned of this news from Klein's mouth.

Regarding this Honorary Baron, he similarly didn't have much emotional fluctuation.

But being the Commander of the Black Pupil Fleet made him take it quite seriously. That was a large-scale fleet with a size of tens of thousands, already qualified to apply for an Interstellar Fortress.

Of course, having the qualification and truly possessing one were different. Even with Returning Star's scale, an Interstellar Fortress wasn't something that could be casually brought out.

Moreover, it belonged to Returning Star's Elite Fleet, its combat power extraordinary.

Don't just look at the Amethyst battlefield involving hundreds of thousands of battleships, most of those fleets were Amethyst's miscellaneous fleets, some battleships having served for decades, severely lacking in combat power.

It was just that although he had the title of Black Pupil Fleet Commander, this fleet was still in No Man's Land, under Horus's command.

Vimala appointing him as the Commander of the Black Pupil Fleet was truly hard to understand. She couldn't possibly want him to head to that flesh and blood furnace in No Man's Land, right?

Now the war situation there was deadlocked, not only because Digor was in "Secluded retreat", but also because the Star Glory Empire had increased troops.

Not just the Troll Legion, now the Four-Armed Titan Legion was also marching towards No Man's Land.

These two advanced legions of the Empire made it hard for people to raise thoughts of resistance. Many High Echelons didn't want to continue fighting.

There really wasn't any benefit to fight for in that place.

Although the departure of the two advanced legions caused the places they originally guarded to start becoming chaotic, the Star Glory Empire had a profound foundation after all, they could afford to drag it out.

When the Four-Armed Titan Legion arrived, that place would probably become an even worse flesh and mud pit. Li Yu had no interest in joining the fun.

Moreover, there were probably many eyes watching him now. If he left the Central Star System, the level of danger would also rise.

Vimala stood up from the throne. Supported by a maid, she slowly walked down the stairs, her head slightly raised, her posture elegant.

"I will help you block Titus, he won't be able to make a move on you." Vimala's directness surprised Li Yu.

"Many thanks, Queen..." He still said this sentence, not saying much else.

However, Vimala's next words surprised him even more.

"However, you need to head to No Man's Land and become the Commander of the Black Pupil Fleet."

Li Yu frowned deeply. As expected, Vimala wanted him to head to No Man's Land.

But why was this?

Vimala shouldn't have any hostility towards him anymore. Or rather, his value was relatively high now, so making a move on him again would outweigh the gains.

Since she didn't want to kill him, why make him head to that place No Man's Land.

Before he could ask, he heard Vimala continue:

"Majesty Digor's health is very poor, and I only have Klein as my daughter. If something happens to His Majesty, the massive Returning Star will have nothing to do with me..."

His heart jumped wildly, cautiously glancing around. And the maids around all had their heads lowered, as if they didn't hear anything.

Vimala said meaningfully: "Titus has a very strong desire for control, and he also has a grudge against you. You shouldn't want to see him control Returning Star."

This was no longer a hint, this was an explicit statement!

The reason Li Yu could Fish In Troubled Waters and seize benefits in Returning Star now was largely because Digor's health had problems.

The High Echelon was divided into several camps, fighting each other, so he could Play Both Sides.

And once Titus controlled Returning Star, this situation was bound to cease to exist.

And in case Klein really became some Empress, then it seemed... mm... tsk tsk...

It was just that Li Yu didn't expect Vimala to lay her cards on the table with him so quickly. Was he already qualified to interfere in this kind of matter?

He wouldn't belittle himself, but he also wouldn't overestimate himself too much. Returning Star's foundation was robust. Let alone one Third-Stage Evolutionist.

Even if it were ten Third-Stage Evolutionists, it would probably be very hard to interfere in the replacement of the supreme ruler.

Perhaps this was just Vimala's method to rope him in, just like roping in others.

If so, who knows how many people Vimala had secretly spoken to about this.

"You have high prestige now, many young people view you as an idol, it's just that your Status isn't high enough." Vimala continued: "And currently, the easiest place to seize Merit is No Man's Land."

"Returning Star High Command won't let the battle continue. Once the Four-Armed Titan Legion arrives, it won't be long before the High Command demands a troop withdrawal."

"If you head to that place, with Horus looking after you, there won't be any danger, and you can return very quickly, leaving a heavy mark on your resume."

After Vimala finished speaking, Li Yu finally understood. So she was sending him to gild his resume.

It's just that Vimala seemed very anxious, otherwise she wouldn't be so Impatient to have him promoted again.

Could it be that Digor's situation had already reached an extremely serious stage?

Li Yu frowned slightly, not replying immediately.

(End of this chapter)