Chapter 10: This Is the Alert Star

On the platform, the Military Affairs Department's handbook on Green Skin has already been disseminated.

The soldiers, originally tense from the resurfacing Alien Form enemies, instantly relaxed with the Military Affairs Department's "authoritative" propaganda, and even their morale rose considerably.

Xisi looked up and scanned the area, gazing at these native civilian soldiers of the Nest City who had never seen, nor even heard of, any Alien Form.

There was no fear on their faces, only a readiness to grapple with the Green Skin.

"False propaganda brings genuine morale."

The information was not blocked; the extremely well‑informed Ana walked to Xisi's side and said seriously.

Then a Servo Skull flew to the front, and after a burst of rapid Electronic Voice, Ana nodded in approval while looking at the Military Affairs Department handbook.

"After calculation, at roughly Zero cost, it raised the entire unit's initial combat morale by two hundred percent; this is an extremely efficient measure."

"Of course, the price is that after the battle at least two‑thirds of lives must be spent for them to truly recognize the enemy."

Ana maintained the Mechanical Church's extreme "rationality," while Xisi withdrew his gaze from the soldiers and turned to look at Ana.

Under Xisi's stare, the rationality that had just risen on Ana's face slightly faded, and she even seemed reluctant to meet his eyes.

Because whether as a key "component" of her great invention or the exaggerated combat power Xisi displayed along the way, the relatively inexperienced Ana felt a huge tension toward Xisi deep inside.

Only the imagined paternal rebuttal never came; instead, Xisi gave Ana a serious look and then turned his head back.

"Even if we knew in advance, we'd still die this much."

"…or even more."

Ana suddenly looked up, startled, at Xisi, whose face remained only calm.

In this fucked world, if you insist on talking about humanity, that's truly a brain problem!

Perhaps someday in a future golden age, people will be able to discuss these.

But for now, how to survive to the next day is the only thing that truly matters.

Ana, seeing Xisi calmly accept this small Imperial darkness, felt her gaze grow even more uneasy.

Cold and rational, these are the virtues the Empire approves.

But for those around him, having such an officer who truly practices these virtues inevitably raises some fear in others' hearts.

Only Ana dared not look directly at Xisi, while Xisi's gaze stared straight back.

And this time, Xisi suddenly posed an oddly clever question:

"Ana, what do you call this planet in the Mechanical Church's terms?"

In the Nest City world, 99.99% of civilians are illiterate; they don't even know the name of their own Nest, let alone the planet.

Previously Xisi hadn't had time to consider, but now an entire Nest has fallen to Rebel Forces, and the Star Realm Army's main force was repelled by Green Skin; this dire situation forces Xisi to ask someone.

If it were just an unknown world, it would be fine, but if it's a "famous battle," Xisi would truly thank the Emperor for taking notice.

Ana, puzzled that Xisi cared about this, slightly frowned, glanced at Xisi, and answered seriously:

"Alert Star."

"This is the Alert Star of the Misty Star Region."

The familiar name, when the words "Alert Star" rang out, made Xisi's eyes involuntarily glisten.

If you rank a warzone, getting an Interstellar Warrior's support means a mortal considers it a win.

Getting an Interstellar Warrior Squad? That's solid!

A whole regiment? At least you get an honorable death.

But if you go further, mortals can only think about how to die more painlessly.

And the Alert Star is not a squad, nor a regiment…

It is the Extreme Warrior Brigade Leader, Legendary Stretcher King Kaerjia, summoned by the Imperial Regent at the request of Original Body Kiriman before the Shiwang's return, leading almost the entire Extreme Warrior force to personally rush to aid!

Along with the Knight Family, Titan Legion, and the Imperial Navy's daredevil code soldiers.

Even the Mechanical Church, which does not center on war, mobilized countless Guardian Sect Army troops, joining this butchery without retreat.

Add the Green Skin Frenzy, the front leg finishing Kadia, and the rear leg rushing in the Four Gods Selection, Chaos War General Abadon.

Just these alone are enough to make the mortals of the Alert Star reveal a "genuine smile."

Not to mention later, several factions went berserk, miniaturizing the Whirlwind Torpedo used for extermination orders, then hurling them as conventional weapons onto the surface with reckless force!

Now, Xisi's lone force, abandoned by the main troops, finds itself in this upcoming grand drama.

"Has Kaerjia arrived?"

Xisi silently 'thanks' the Emperor for his recognition.

He forced his mind to steady and hurriedly asked about the timing.

Ana's confusion became more evident; as the legendary figure of the Extreme Warrior, she naturally knew Kaerjia.

She was merely puzzled that this tiny regiment commander of the Planetary Defense Force, who had never even been to space, had also heard of the name.

"Perhaps heard it somewhere?"

After all, he's a well‑known figure; Ana didn't think much and just shook her head:

"The higher command did indeed send many pleas for aid outward, but the support that has arrived so far includes no Extreme Warrior."

Xisi exhaled in relief, yet his brows furrowed even tighter.

"Kaerjia hasn't arrived, so Abadon hasn't either."

"It seems this Alert Star Chaos Battle has only just begun, and no one has gone berserk yet."

"But that also means I have to find a way to survive the entire chaos battle!"

The more Xisi thought, the sicker his complexion became, his brows forming a deep V.

Recalling the Alert Star chaos battle, Xisi noted the planet once had over a hundred billion people, but after the war fewer than ten billion remained.

Now Xisi must, amid this terrifying population decline, find a way to hold out until the end.

Standing on the Tower Top, lost in thought as he gazed at the misty land beneath the distant sea of clouds, not knowing how long he had paused, even Bunoke in the distance cast a puzzled glance, and Xisi suddenly took a deep breath.

Standing on the Tower Top, at least this relatively fresh air gave Xisi a small luxury.

Then, Xisi turned around directly!

He strode toward Bunoke, and the soldiers who had been relaxed around him instantly stood upright.

Whether the veteran members of the Regiment from the earliest days or the newly joined survivors, all now held a rigid military stance, their faces cold and fierce as they looked at Xisi.

Their blood had congealed into clotted scabs on their bodies, yet each of them displayed an elite quality far surpassing that of ordinary Star Realm Army soldiers.

At this moment everyone's gaze followed Xisi as he turned, and only when Xisi reached the front of the formation did they halt their steps, standing in perfect order with a "snap" sound.

"Bunoke, according to the Rebel Forces, the Tower Top has not been completely overrun?"

Bunoke stood at attention and saluted:

"It has not been overrun; at least the Tower Top area still shelters a number of refugees."

Xisi, upon hearing that, did not continue immediately; instead he recalled once more the butchering of the Alert Star, inhaled deeply again, and savored the odorless air.

The crowd remained silent, respectfully watching Xisi, until Xisi exhaled a heavy, fierce voice from his chest, which then rang out:

"I will expand......"

"Expanding the army?" Bunoke's eyes lit up, but Xisi suddenly halted.

Clicking his tongue, Xisi thought for a moment and switched to a new term.

"No!"

"I will unleash troops!"