Chapter 957: Border Observation

After the communication was cut off, Angron said to Selina.

"This is only the beginning, Selina. The Alien will not stop here; they are merely buying time."

"Do you believe they will honor their promise?"

"In the short term, yes, until they believe they have sufficient strength or allies. Diplomacy is always just another form of war."

Selina was lost in thought.

"Then why did we agree to these terms?"

"Because we also need time to consolidate control in the Seventh Star Sector, digest the occupied territories, and prepare for the next phase of liberation. The diplomatic agreement has bought us this time."

Angron turned and left the conference hall.

"Please inform Father that a preliminary agreement has been reached in the negotiations. At the same time, strengthen border surveillance of the Daikong Star Alliance. I believe they are doing the same thing at this moment."

"Understood."

On the way back to his quarters, Angron encountered Guilliman.

Guilliman greeted Angron with a smile.

"I heard you have made good progress; Father is very satisfied."

Angron nodded: "It is only a temporary truce. This kind of Alien will not accept the status quo forever."

"Of course not, but time is on our side. With every passing day, the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance becomes a little stronger."

"How do you intend to deal with those Daikong diplomats?"

Guilliman asked.

"Keep them detained for now; just don't let them die. We must let the Daikong Star Alliance see that cooperation is more beneficial than confrontation."

Guilliman was lost in thought.

"A very wise strategy. Sometimes, an energy bar is more effective than a weapon."

Angron smiled slightly.

"Especially after we have already demonstrated our weapons."

At a fork in the road, Guilliman stopped: "I am going to attend a government affairs meeting. By the way, Yingxin asked me to tell you that she has completed the psychic test Magnus set for her."

Angron said with a smile.

"She learns very quickly."

"Surprisingly fast," Guilliman said meaningfully, "but she has also added some fun to our lives."

Daikong Star Alliance Capital Star "Olivia".

"So, not only did we fail to get the mission back, but we also tacitly accepted the legitimacy of them detaining our personnel? We even promised not to interfere with their 'liberation cause' in the Feng Qi Xing Region?"

Serafen said in a low tone.

"General Serafen, under the current situation, these are the best terms we could secure. The military strength of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance far exceeds our initial estimates; rashly starting a war carries too much risk."

Serafen stood up and asked Vitas in return.

"Risk? Commissioner Vitas, is your so-called 'risk' just bowing down to an emerging power? Where is the dignity of the Daikong Star Alliance?"

Diplomatic Commissioner Kewake raised his hand to signal for Serafen to calm down.

"General, I understand your anger. But Vitas's decision is in line with the current situation. We do indeed need time to evaluate this newly emerged threat. According to research by the Tailanisi team, it has been discovered that the technology of this Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is somewhat strange."

Serafen snorted coldly.

"Technological superiority is not insurmountable."

Zuola interjected.

"The problem is that we do not know if this is their full strength or merely the tip of the iceberg. Rashly starting a war could plunge us into an irredeemable predicament."

Vitas nodded in agreement.

"Commissioner Zuola is right. The origin of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is a complete mystery. They claim to represent 'Human Civilization', but we have never discovered such a massive Human civilization within the known star regions."

After pondering for a few minutes, Commissioner Kewake spoke.

"General Serafen, I understand your desire to take a hardline stance. But before that, we need more intelligence."

Serafen looked at Kewar.

"What do you mean?"

Kewake pulled up a star map and pointed to the border between the former Feng Qi Xing Alliance's Seventh Star Sector and the Daikong Star Alliance.

"Dispatch a fleet to the border region, but not to openly declare war; rather, deploy them secretly. If the Feng Qi Xing Alliance can gain an advantage in the upcoming military operations, or at least demonstrate the strength to contend with the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, then we can consider intervening."

Serafen asked.

"But what if the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance continues to hold the upper hand?"

"Then we will remain still and continue to observe, while accelerating our own military preparations. In any case, we need time."

Tailanisi added.

"I suggest the fleet carry the most advanced reconnaissance equipment. We need to collect as much tactical data and technological characteristics of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance as possible."

Serafen replied.

"Please rest assured, I will select the Fleet Commander most skilled in covert operations."

Vitas asked.

"Then, regarding the detained mission..."

"Remain still for now. Since the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance has promised to ensure their safety, we can use this time to continue diplomatic efforts. Perhaps as the situation changes, we can secure more favorable terms in the future."

Hearing Kewar's words, Serafen nodded and said.

"I will immediately begin organizing the fleet. If the Feng Qi Xing Alliance demonstrates the strength to counter the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, I hope the council will not stop us from taking action."

Kewake nodded in agreement.

"If the timing is right, we will support necessary military intervention."

After the meeting ended, Serafen found Vitas.

"Commissioner Vitas."

"General Serafen, is there something you need?"

"I want to thank you for your efforts in protecting the delegation during the negotiations. Although the result was not satisfactory, I know you did your best."

Seeing Weilasi looking at her with a puzzled expression, Serafen explained.

"Aolana is my friend; we studied together at the military academy. I know she is a strong person; if she were not truly threatened, she would not have appeared so fearful during the communication."

Vitas nodded: "I also noticed this point. The Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is clearly not the 'peaceful force' they claim to be."

"Therefore, the Daikong Star Alliance will not endure this insult forever."

"Please remember the Speaker's instructions, Serafen."

"I understand, but I will also be fully prepared. If the opportunity arises, I will act without hesitation."

After saying this, Serafen bid farewell to Vitas.

Daikong Star Alliance Serafen's office.

Serafen found a captain skilled in covert operations, Luosi, and ordered:

"Your Task is to observe and collect intelligence, do you understand?"

"Understood, General. We will remain at the edge of the disputed star sector and use long-range sensors to collect data."

"Pay special attention to their fleet movements and tactical patterns; if possible, try to Intercept their communications. We need to understand this enemy's way of thinking and strategic goals."

Seven days later, Luosi's fleet arrived at the designated position. They hid in an asteroid belt, with long-range sensors aimed in the direction of the former Feng Qi Xing Alliance's Seventh Star Sector.

For the first few days, the front line was relatively calm.

On the tenth day, the situation began to change.

Kailuosi reported to Serafen via an encrypted channel.

"General, we have detected large-scale fleet movements; the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's fleet is moving toward the Eighth Star Sector of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance."

Serafen looked at the transmitted data in the Command Center and asked.

"What is the Feng Qi Xing Alliance's response?"

"They have mobilized three Capital Ship fleets to set up defenses at the border, but according to our assessment, their strength may not be enough to block the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's offensive."

"Continue to observe and record all combat data. I want to know the true strength of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, and whether the Feng Qi Xing Alliance can organize an effective resistance."

"Understood, General."