Chapter 998: Seeking Aid from the Daikong Star Alliance

Canaan Star Alliance, "Heart Snake" center.

Xiliya looked at the Ash People's reply, as well as the intelligence showing the Fengqi's increased vigilance, a mocking smile appearing on her face. She said to the Era beside her:

"That brute Geertie, he really can't keep his cool. He thinks the Fengqi's strengthened defenses are a sign of weakness, but he doesn't know that if he crashes into them like this, even if he can win, it will never be easy."

Era nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Lady Xiliya. The Fengqi clearly have no intention of surrendering; they intend to hold out. For us, this might be even better than expected."

"Correct. The Ash People have attracted the main attention of the Fengqi, and the flames of war will tie up most of Carlos's energy. As for our side, although the Fengqi have strengthened patrols, the focus is clearly not here."

Xiliya's mouth curled upward, and she gave the order.

"Notify the 'Gleaner' unit, move the operation forward. Target: Fengqi's 'Hub-7' logistics base. It stores a large amount of fuel and spare parts urgently needed at the front line. While they are fighting at FQ-95, we will take it out. Remember, be fast, be clean and efficient, and disguise it as... the work of interstellar pirates."

"Then what about the Ash People..."

Era asked.

"Continue to maintain 'contact' with them, expressing our 'support' and 'expectations.' By the way, 'accidentally' leak the 'unverified' intelligence we 'happened' to intercept regarding a weak point in the Fengqi's defense at FQ-95 to the Ash People. Help them... speed up the process a bit."

"Understood, Lady Xiliya."

Daikong Star Alliance Capital Star "Olivia", Supreme Diplomatic Committee Conference Hall.

Circular lights illuminated the conference hall decorated with interstellar reliefs.

The seven supreme commissioners were seated.

Diplomatic Commissioner Kewake, seeing that everyone had arrived, spoke up.

"Everyone, we have just received an emergency communication request from the Feng Qi Xing Alliance. In their capacity as allies of the 'Star Sea Covenant,' they have formally requested... military and material aid from us."

As soon as Kewake finished speaking, the star map showed the southern territory of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance being rapidly eroded by a scarlet color, while the west was under dual pressure from the Ash Star Alliance and the Canaan Star Alliance.

Military Representative General Serafen was the first to speak.

"It's finally here! I said long ago that the Fengqi wouldn't last long! Commissioner, this is a perfect opportunity for us to fulfill our alliance treaty and consolidate our influence in this star sector! The 'Star Sea Covenant' is in black and white: if one party suffers 'unprovoked aggression,' the other party is obligated to provide necessary aid. Now is the time for us to demonstrate the credibility and power of the Daikong Star Alliance!"

Serafen pointed his finger at the Fengqi's Southern Theater on the star map.

"Look here! This so-called 'Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance,' their origins are unknown and their behavior is barbaric! If we let them annex the southern part of Fengqi, who will be next? Their desire for expansion will never stop easily! We must nip the threat in the bud!

I propose that we immediately activate the covenant response mechanism, dispatch at least 10 capital fleets and corresponding ground support forces to the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, and open our strategic material corridors!"

Trade Representative Vitas spoke slowly.

"General Serafen, please calm down. Fulfilling the alliance treaty is certainly important, but any investment requires an assessment of risks and returns. The 'unprovoked aggression' you mentioned... as far as I know, it does not seem to be entirely the case."

Vitas looked at Minister of Intelligence Zuola.

"Minister Zuola, the latest intelligence we have obtained from multiple channels indicates that the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, within its ruling territory, does not seem... so friendly to the Human ethnic groups within its borders, and there is systematic oppression and resource plundering.

This 'Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance' is flying the very banner of 'liberating Humans'."

Zuola nodded and said.

"Representative Vitas's statement has some basis. Our intelligence network has confirmed that the core ideology of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance has a very strong ethnocentrism, claiming Human supremacy.

They hold a deep-seated... distrust, or even hostility, toward non-humanoid intelligent life forms. But at the same time, the military technology they have displayed does indeed have its unique aspects."

Scientific Research Representative Doctor Tailanisi spoke up.

"Unique aspects? Minister Zuola, can you provide a more detailed analysis of the technical parameters? If possible, obtaining samples for research would be of great value to our Star Alliance's technological development!"

General Serafen interrupted with dissatisfaction.

"Doctor! We are discussing strategic and security issues now, not your research project! A neighbor that holds extreme racism and possesses powerful military strength is a threat in itself! We cannot ignore this reality!"

Commissioner Kewake spoke up.

"But we have also just signed a peace agreement with this 'threat,' General. Although Lady Aolana's delegation was initially detained, after subsequent contact, we did reach a preliminary agreement on mutual recognition of borders and non-aggression.

If we provide large-scale aid to the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, which is currently at war with Xiuluo, it would be equivalent to unilaterally tearing up the agreement and placing us directly in opposition to Xiuluo. General Serafen, have you considered the risks involved in this?"

Serafen argued.

"Commissioner, that was just a preliminary agreement of expediency! It was to ensure the safe return of Lady Aolana and the delegation members! Its binding force is limited!

By comparison, the 'Star Sea Covenant' is the cornerstone of our decades of cooperation with Fengqi, and it has higher strategic value and diplomatic weight!

Moreover, helping Fengqi stabilize the front line, or even defeating Xiuluo, is the only way to fundamentally eliminate this threat! By then, we will not only consolidate our alliance with Fengqi, but we will also be able to obtain the technology we want from the spoils of war!"