Chapter 52

without noticing the obvious disgust that flashed in the Aether Dragon's scorching eyes...

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An ion current splashed from the Aether Dragon's wings and splashed onto the research ship beside it.

Hearing the research ship let out a wail, this small research ship suddenly exploded on the spot, and all the contract slaves inside were burned to ashes, disappearing into outer space.

The Aether Dragon seemed very dissatisfied with these small research ships that were harassing her.

She twisted her huge body, stirring the scorching plasma flow around her, and scorching sparks flashed on her crystal-dense scales.

These sparks followed the Aether Dragon's crystalline scales, gathering into the Aether Dragon's mouth one by one.

It was as if a scorching star was forming and condensing in the Aether Dragon's bloody mouth...

"What is the Aether Dragon doing? There shouldn't be any targets she needs to attack in the galaxy, right?"

"Could it be that there are invisible ships of the Calamity Empire nearby?"

"Can the Aether Dragon see the invisible ships of the Calamity Empire?"

The sentient beings in the universe couldn't help but feel a bit confused. The galaxy was clearly empty. Why did the Aether Dragon gather such a huge heat flow in her mouth...

The Aether Dragon in the light screen twisted her body, adjusted her head, and aimed at the distance...

A crimson beam of light formed by the scorching plasma flow burst out.

This scorching beam of light was larger than a satellite, and so thick that one could feel the heat even through the light screen.

The beam of light shot out of the star system where the Aether Dragon was located and shot into the cold deep space far away.

The lightless gaps between the star systems were instantly lit up, and the scorching beam of light drove away the cold, like a long sword crossing the void, piercing into the deep space.

The speed at which this beam of light was shot had already exceeded the speed of light, splashing toward a target several light-years away in a way that did not conform to the laws of physics...

The scene in the light screen changed, landing in a barren star system.

This star system had only a few small planets and no habitable planets.

If there was anything unique here, it was probably that it was next to the star system where the Aether Dragon was located.

The Universal Megacorp's outpost was quietly suspended above the star here, and the golden logo belonging to the Universal Megacorp was shining brightly.

"Why move to a star system that has nothing?"

"Wait, could it be?!"

"Are you kidding me? It won't be what I think, right?"

Some people in the universe had already vaguely guessed what would happen, but instinctively couldn't believe it...

The scorching heat flow suddenly appeared at the edge of the star system, and the rolling heat light swept across this barren galaxy.

In the outpost suspended above the star, countless alien contract slaves raised their heads blankly, looking at the heat flow surging from afar.

Then, the dragon's breath from the Aether Dragon swallowed this outpost, and the heat wave dissolved the metal and burned all the alien contract slaves.

Only ashes and a little molten iron floated above the star, silent and soundless.

"Actually crossed a galaxy and destroyed a space station?"

"Not using a jump to strike, but just spitting a dragon's breath to carry out a cross-galaxy strike across the void between star systems?!"

"What terrifying power..."

Looking at the scene in the light screen, all sentient beings in the universe felt trembling.

"Does this count as the Universal Megacorp under the Calamity Empire messing up?"

Aventurine looked at the scene in the light screen with interest:

"Not only did they lose a large number of contract slaves, but they also lost a space station."

"From a commercial point of view, it's a huge loss."

"I actually think they expected this situation to happen long ago."

Dr. Ratio said, narrowing his eyes:

"The Universal Megacorp is suspected of deliberately provoking the Aether Dragon. I guess their purpose is to collect data on the Aether Dragon."

"Oh?" Aventurine raised his eyebrows: "Then they did indeed lose space stations, research ships, and a large number of contract slaves."

"Logically speaking, there should be ways with less loss, right?"

"These contract slaves died because of this, and they still need to pay a large pension..."

Just when Aventurine was confused, the broadcast of the Universal Megacorp sounded on the light screen:

【"Announcement from the Board of Directors of the Empire's subsidiary, Human Universal Megacorp."】

【"Twenty-three contract slaves did not follow the company's research ship driving regulations and operated in violation of regulations during the collection of information on the Aether Dragon, causing the Universal Megacorp to lose one research ship and causing the Aether Dragon to fall into a rage."】

【"The enraged Aether Dragon launched a cross-galaxy strike on the nearby star system. The five hundred and thirty-nine contract slaves in the outpost of that galaxy failed to protect the Universal Megacorp's property in time, causing the Universal Megacorp to lose one outpost."】

【"In this incident, due to the mistakes of five hundred and fifty-two contract slaves, the company lost a large amount of assets, but fortunately, no human was harmed in this incident."】

【"At the same time, these five hundred and fifty-two contract slaves violated the contract and died without authorization, seriously violating the provision in the 'Universal Megacorp Contract Slave Contract' that 'contract slaves must not die without authorization without the consent of the Megacorp'."】

【"The Megacorp spokesperson stated that these contract slaves seriously infringed on the legitimate rights and interests of the Universal Megacorp. This behavior is a great challenge to the principle of social fairness. The Universal Megacorp strongly condemns this behavior and reserves the right to hold them accountable forever."】

【"Out of humanitarian principles, the Universal Megacorp has forgiven the families of the five hundred and fifty-two contract slaves who caused the accident."】

【"The families of the above-mentioned contract slaves only need to continue to bear their debts and pay off the compensation for the outpost, research ship, and contract breach within twelve standard years, with an interest rate of only 45% per year."】

【"Let us applaud the kindness of the Universal Megacorp's Board of Directors."】

【"At the same time, the noble Emperor of the Empire expressed praise for the handling of this incident by the Universal Megacorp."】

【"The Empire's Secretary of State, Lord Gray Wind, said: 'The Megacorp strictly defended the principle of fairness in this incident, guaranteed the interests of humans, embodied the virtues of humans, and is worthy of commendation and praise.'"】

【"Praise the noble Emperor, may every energy coin of the Universal Megacorp add bricks and tiles to His Majesty's cause."】

The sentient beings in the universe were dumbfounded.

"What is called dying without authorization in violation of regulations? My dynasty?"

"Contract slaves died on duty, and they still have to compensate the Megacorp?"

"Failed to protect the Megacorp's property in time?? Who can protect the outpost from the Aether Dragon's dragon breath??"

"I originally thought the Universal Megacorp would at most deduct the pension of the contract slaves, but I didn't expect them to continue to collect debts in turn."

"Damn, even more beastly than the Corporation, actually asking the families of the contract slaves for breach of contract fees and compensation."

"Compensation also has 45% interest per year?? Ah??"

"No human was harmed in this incident... The Universal Megacorp is truly a good vassal of the Calamity Empire!"

The sentient beings in the universe all came to a conclusion,

compared to the Corporation, the Universal Megacorp knows exploitation better.

Looking at the scene in the light screen, even Acheron couldn't help but frown.

"Are you watching what's on the light screen?"

Nephiana stood on the steps, looking down at Acheron:

"Feeling unhappy about the Megacorp? Sometimes I feel unhappy looking at them too."

"Their board of directors is full of talk about profit, value, wealth, energy coins, I don't understand."

"But I do have a little bit of understanding about the history of the Megacorp."

Nephiana walked down the steps step by step and said to Acheron with a smile:

"The unlucky ones of the Universal Megacorp fell to the mother planet of the criminal enterprise Hazbuzan Association during the human Great Diaspora."

"This group of unlucky ones was soon oppressed and exploited by this alien criminal Megacorp that controlled dozens of star systems, and almost a generation died in this exploitation, including a large number of young children used as child labor."

"But this group of unlucky ones had an advantage. Many of them were former bankers, economists, and financial tycoons of Earth. They were very proficient in stocks, markets, and finance, even more proficient than the frog directors of the Hazbuzan Association."

"After an economic conspiracy that lasted for a generation, humans collapsed the economic structure of the Hazbuzan Association, the market value of the entire criminal Megacorp evaporated overnight, and humans used this to establish the Universal Megacorp, in turn exploiting those aliens who had once exploited them."

"When the Universal Megacorp was established, as many as tens of thousands of human immigrants were left with only seven hundred people, and these seven hundred people became the seven hundred-person board of directors of the Universal Megacorp."

"But they had not yet mastered powerful armed forces at that time and were almost strangled by alien forces."

"But His Majesty the Emperor sent troops in time to save them, and they offered their loyalty and 67% of the shares of the Universal Megacorp to His Majesty."

Nephiana walked to Acheron step by step and said to Acheron with a smile:

"The Megacorp always follows the Emperor's teachings: Do not exploit or alienate humans, do not forgive aliens."

"You shouldn't be saying things like 'because you have been rained on, you want to hold an umbrella for others', right?"

"The Empire's principle has always been to repay grievances with grievances."

Acheron's blood-colored eyes met Nephiana's crimson eyes,

and the two people's gazes merged together.

"No, I don't think there is a right or wrong in revenge."

Acheron shook her head gently, and the originally frowned brows also slightly relaxed:

"In my hometown, there was a guy who was definitely not a good person who once said..."