Chapter 627: Pathfinder for the Enemy

Ever since returning from the Bados Civilization, Li Yu had fallen into a long period of silence. He didn't appear in public, nor did he receive any visiting Morton Civilization High Echelons.

This lasted for four or five days, and Loyd, who had been waiting for Li Yu's next move, Can't Sit Still.

His purpose for following Li Yu here was to monitor his every move.

Ever since Li Yu temporarily changed the plan last time, he felt it was even more necessary to keep an eye on this guy, to prevent this kid from doing some irrational things.

Even more so, he didn't want him to discover the Star Glory Empire's true plan; this was the most crucial point.

Therefore, he decided to visit personally.

Li Yu didn't usually stay in the Guesthouse arranged by the Morton Civilization, but instead stayed in the Dimensional Ship.

This made Loyd truly somewhat envious. The Dimensional Ship was truly too convenient.

With the existence of the Dimensional Ship, Li Yu could travel freely in most parts of the Interstellar.

He had to firmly tether this guy's attention to the Bados Civilization, otherwise, with the convenience of the Dimensional Ship, Li Yu could leave at any time.

However, he didn't expect to have the door slammed in his face when he visited this time.

"In a Secluded retreat researching a secret Weapon to deal with the Abyss Institute?" Loyd stared at Hunter, his expression changing slightly. After all, this reason was too absurd.

"Yes..." Hunter's expression was indifferent. He wore jeans rubbed shiny like an oilboard and still wore that tattered hat to cover his sparse hair.

He casually swung the Black Chains in his hand, his mood somewhat sentimental.

Even his old boss—Augustus—didn't have the qualifications to speak to Loyd with this attitude. At the very least, he had to maintain respect.

"He told me that although the Abyss Institute is not worth mentioning, as a large armed faction In interstellar space, it's still worth him expending some effort." Hunter followed Li Yu's instructions, trying his best to make his tone seem arrogant.

Loyd frowned slightly. Li Yu's supercilious attitude truly made him somewhat unhappy.

He originally wanted to offer a few words of advice, but seeing Hunter's indifferent attitude, he instantly lost the interest to remind him.

"How long will he need? Marc is currently taking intense actions, and the enemy will very likely launch an attack at any time. I need a specific time figure." Loyd asked.

"I don't know, he just told me not to let anyone disturb him, especially you, Your Excellency Loyd." Hunter shrugged and said: "It's best to have the Star Glory Empire's fleet prepare for battle, to prepare for a war that could be launched at any time."

Hehe...Loyd sneered inwardly. The scale of the fleet sent by the Star Glory Empire was not considered large; they were just here to put on an act.

Whether it was him or the High Echelons of the Star Glory Empire, they didn't plan to let this fleet fully engage in combat.

After all, no matter what, that was the power of the Star Glory Empire, there was no need to waste it for nothing.

The reason for sending this fleet was only to tell Li Yu, "Look, we also sent people, we didn't lie to you, right?"

Therefore, he didn't dwell too deeply on this topic, instead sizing up Hunter: "Your name is Zest Longbottom, right?"

Hunter's eyes flickered slightly, and he said carelessly: "To have His Highness Loyd remember my name, it's truly an honor."

"I've seen your resume. You've had two individual second-class merits and one collective first-class merit. A Talented person like you in the Military should originally have a boundless future, what a pity..." Loyd shook his head and sighed lightly:

"If it wasn't for that incident with Augustus, you should have also had the chance to command a fleet independently."

Clatter!

The Black Chains swinging on Hunter's finger suddenly stopped. He slowly raised his head, stared at Loyd, and said with a somewhat sarcastic tone: "Is Your Highness feeling pity for me?"

"There's no need. Even if I commanded a fleet, what use would it be?"

Hunter stood up, looking straight at Loyd: "Would I have the opportunity to speak to you like this? I would still have to Bow and Scrape."

"It's quite good now, being able to look straight at the aloof and remote His Highness Loyd, this feeling is very good."

Loyd's expression was indifferent. He wasn't angry because of Hunter's tone, only sighing somewhat: "I feel pity that the Star Glory Empire lost a Talented person."

"For you personally, I feel happy. Following the Dragon Lord is indeed an excellent choice."

There weren't many things that could make him angry. Only people of the same level could make him feel emotional fluctuations, such as Li Yu...

And there were many people he didn't put in his eyes. This not putting in his eyes wasn't contempt, but pure... not putting in his eyes, let alone making him have emotional fluctuations, and Hunter was one of them.

He patted Hunter on the shoulder, a procedural smile hanging on his face: "You once served the Star Glory Empire. No matter what your Identity is now, I am proud of you."

Hunter coldly snorted and didn't speak, but the indifference in his eyes already explained everything.

Loyd's indifferent attitude made him extremely unhappy, yet he couldn't do anything about it.

He could ridicule the other party with a couple of sentences, but he couldn't really point at the other party's nose and curse.

"When Li Yu finishes researching that secret Weapon, remember to notify me. Also, pass a message to him..." Loyd's face suddenly turned cold: "If he doesn't show his face for more than five days, then this cooperation can end."

Without waiting for Hunter's reply, he turned and left.

After he left, Hunter clenched the Black Chains in his hand, his eyes filled with anger.

Augustus refusing to execute the Star Glory Empire's orders back then was procedurally wrong.

Later, the Star Glory Empire's handling of him was also beyond reproach.

It's just that Hunter wasn't a Robot; he had his own emotional inclinations.

Augustus was like his Esteemed Father, and was finally forced to death. How could he not have complaints against the Star Glory Empire?

Even if the fault lay with Augustus, he didn't care.

Moreover, he wasn't a native-born Imperial Citizen either. Loyd's words just now had no effect on him.

......

This was a Star System that didn't exist on the Bados Civilization's Star Map, and there were also no navigational routes passing through here.

In an Interstellar Society that used Warp Travel as its main transportation method, a Star System not on the Star Map was almost very difficult to discover.

Not to mention, the location of this Star System was remote to a certain extent.

"Parska" was the outermost special planet, and also the largest planet in this Star System.

In the Bados Civilization's indigenous language, it meant——the cloud-wrapped planet.

It was a non-solid planet, possessing an extremely high-mass core, tens of thousands of kilometers of liquid ocean, and an "Atmosphere" nearly ten thousand kilometers thick.

It was the largest planet in this Star System apart from the sun.

The Atmosphere on its surface was like a layer of gray cloth, with thick莹蓝色 Lightning Glow constantly flashing within it, unceasing.

When it revolved to a certain angle, the Atmosphere on its surface would form a scene similar to an inverted tornado, connecting with the Thunder, creating a magnificent spectacle.

The value of this kind of Gas Giant Planet wasn't high. Generally speaking, it was very difficult to discover any special mineral resources, and the liquid on it was even more useless.

No one was willing to build a Base on this kind of completely useless planet.

But this planet violated Interstellar common sense. In the gap between its Atmosphere and its core.

A massive amount of interconnected mechanical structures appeared. It was generally circular in shape, with the upper end covered in rigid metallic protrusions, making its surface look like a metallic city floating on the high-density ocean beneath the thick Atmosphere.

It was a gigantic cylindrical body, suspended vertically in the cloud ocean that was liquid due to high pressure. Its entire body was massive, like a "Sea-Calming Needle" stabbing vertically into the sea.

The structure of this huge Base was very complex, possessing rigorous and heavy Armor structures and a Shield System that could perfectly resist hurricanes and thunderstorms.

The various metal protrusions on its top were massive amounts of Turrets, so dense it was hair-raising.

In the crazy hurricanes and turbulence of this planet, it always maintained a stable posture, even large fluctuations rarely appearing.

This wasn't the only building on this planet, but it was the core building.

In its top-floor Command Center, numerous High Echelon Base leaders were currently discussing--

"...Marc has clearly become anxious. The appearance of Li Yu and Loyd has thrown him into a panic, afraid that we will abandon Bados and leave him to face the enemy alone."

"...An Idiot. If it wasn't for needing to use the Titan Ruins on this planet, we would have left long ago."

"Although he is already deeply bound to us, there is also the risk of betrayal. We still need to reassure him."

"He found the position of the Star Glory Empire's fleet and requested us to launch a surprise attack."

"At least he's not completely stupid. Commander Ales, please make a trip. Take the field fleet. According to the information provided by Marc, the scale of this fleet isn't considered large."

Everyone looked towards a middle-aged Interstellar human with a full beard.

"Okay, no problem." Ales nodded.

"Still need to act according to the circumstances. The scale of the fleet mobilized by the Star Glory Empire is too small, be careful of the Other-Dimensional Camp ambushing in the dark."

"Don't worry, I will pay attention." Ales nodded, and immediately strode out.

Soon after, the entire Gas Giant Planet underwent changes. The thick atmospheric clouds on the surface seemed to have been sliced open from the middle by an exquisite dining knife.

A large number of blazing blue special fleets flew out, vastly different from conventional fleets.

The main bodies of the battleships dragged many hovering devices with strong magnetic Chains. It was unknown what their function was, only that they quickly warped and left the area.

.........

In another location, Li Yu, disguised as Beyele, was waiting for the Forerunners at the designated position.

He brought about five hundred thousand Bados Civilization battleships.

However, these battleships didn't have anything outstanding, quite standard, probably about the same as the Star Glory Empire's conventional fleets.

Such a small number wasn't even enough to serve as an appetizer in front of the Star Glory Empire's fleet.

However, their main purpose was only to assist the Pioneer Fleet.

"Your Excellency Beyele, still no news. No one is answering the link provided by the Leader." A subordinate hurriedly reported.

Li Yu frowned slightly and said: "Understood, step down."

He stood before the porthole, staring at the Withered Starry Sky, and muttered inwardly: "The Forerunners won't stand me up, right? Please don't, I spent quite a bit of time after all."

He was actually somewhat worried. According to his estimation, the Forerunners must have some kind of necessity to establish a branch Base within the borders of the Bados Civilization.

For the Forerunners, this was a pointless battle. If they could retreat, leaving the Bados Civilization would be their optimal choice.

"Don't waste my time..." Li Yu estimated inwardly. He needed to deal with the Forerunners here as soon as possible.

Only then could he return in time to intervene in the dispute over the Titan Sanctuary.

Otherwise, he could only abandon the Forerunner Base here, but he was still somewhat curious about the Thunder Battle Armor.

After waiting for about half a day more, news finally came. The battleship Radar issued a warning that a large number of unknown flying objects were approaching.

Immediately, the nearby interstellar space distorted, and blazing blue battleships warped to this location one after another.

The shapes were extremely peculiar, generally resembling diamond shuttles. The special devices towed by strong magnetic Chains were extremely eye-catching.

"Tsk tsk, look at these things of theirs, one glance and you know their power is extraordinary." Li Yu sized up the other party's fleet. The number of this fleet was only about two hundred thousand, not considered large.

But their combat power was definitely formidable. After all, Marc must have already synchronized the Star Glory Empire's fleet information.

The Forerunners were not a civilization or armed faction on the surface.

Ordinary conventional battleships weren't cost-effective for them. After all, they didn't have a massive Territory that needed to be patrolled.

They took the route of small but elite. Li Yu had witnessed their specific combat power.

A not-so-large fleet could deal with three powerful A4-tier lifeforms; they were not to be underestimated.

"Marc sent you bunch of trash to cooperate with me?" The communication connected, and a full-bearded man came up with "trash in your face", not showing a single bit of a good expression.

"Hello, I am Beye..." Li Yu pretended not to hear and introduced himself.

"Forget it, I have no interest in knowing your name. I didn't expect you guys to be able to do anything anyway, lead the way." The other party interrupted him, having no intention of listening to his self-introduction, too lazy to care what he was called.

"Understood, I'll synchronize the coordinates to you right now." Li Yu's attitude was very good, his grin almost reaching his ears, making Ales quite Speechless.

Is there something wrong with this person, getting so excited after being cursed at.

And Li Yu let out a long sigh of relief, finally luring this group of people out.

(End of Chapter)