The investigators took away Mr. Lin Xiuyi.
As for the big guy Roger, he was asked to leave.
Relevant evidence shows that this interstellar security guard is a breakaway and is not suitable for violent measures.
Of course, this is just a small episode and will not have any impact on the overall situation.
During this period of time, Lu Li had no time to contact his old friends, including Miss Kamio. Apart from leaving messages every day to report that he was safe, he focused entirely on his work.
Eternal, mechanical maintenance area.
Two days have passed since their first meeting. At this moment, Fulan and Lu Li are discussing how to distribute those ancient mechas.
"The morale and loyalty of the soldiers originally stationed here are questionable. I think it is best to move them to the rear and assign the mechas to others."
"Actually, you don't need to discuss it with me. Everything on the Eternity is under your sole authority. However, you should not let people go easily until the troops are replenished."
No matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat.
Thousands of professionally trained soldiers can finally play a certain role at critical moments.
"But I promised in advance that after the first confrontation with the Zerg, all survivors would be released."
Over the past two days, more and more soldiers have begun to gather, and they seem to have made up their minds to strive for the result they want.
It is a survival instinct to leave before danger comes. Moreover, these people have never enjoyed social welfare, so there is no need to be too demanding.
These are Lu Li's thoughts.
Of course, if those soldiers try to organize any bloody incident, then they should all stay as cannon fodder.
Thousands of human soldiers with little fighting spirit...
After thinking for a while, Fulan suggested: "How about sending two light transport ships to send the people away in batches?"
The transport ship itself is not offensive, and even after modification, its combat role is very limited.
In Foran's view, it is not a loss to dispatch two light ships to resolve a military rebellion that may break out at any time without taking up many of one's own resources.
"Two hundred quotas... first ask who is willing to stay and fight for the unarmed civilians. The fortress will not treat them badly."
On the side, Celine, who acted as secretary, quickly jotted down the key points and asked: "What should we do if the quota is not enough and the soldiers mutiny because of this?"
This is not alarmist.
Optimistically, there are only one out of ten soldiers who have faith and are willing to fight for their race.
"Let them draw lots, and the selected people will be the first to evacuate, while the others will continue to stick to their posts. Those who perform well in the later period will be given priority to leave next time."
Lu Li felt that he was benevolent enough and was doing his best to fulfill his promise.
"Sir, I will deal with it now."
Hearing this, Celine turned and left without any further hesitation.
"Deploy two sets of mechas from the hangar to prevent those who are temporarily unable to leave from starting a riot."
Seeing this and giving a reminder, Lu Li continued to discuss other matters with Fulan.
"Your Majesty Commander, this mecha has been repaired. Please accept it."
After a while, a metallic sound rang in his ears. It was obvious that the engineer who created him was afraid that others would not know that he was a robot, so he deliberately made special processing on the sound.
In fact, among the thousands of technicians who came aboard the Eternal, only Foran was the most human.
"sorry to bother you."
Looking at the brand-new mecha on the ground, Lu Li said politely, because although this engineer was a mechanical being, he was infinitely close to a human being. There was only a slight difference in the sound.
"According to the standards of two thousand years ago, which generation should it be considered?"
Since everything that needed to be explained and discussed was settled, he asked on a whim.
The mechanical engineer stood up and replied seriously: "Between the second generation and the third generation."
“The boundaries are mainly reflected in two aspects, power drive and G–N stance.”
"The mecha you sent for repair uses a micro-nuclear fusion reactor as its engine. In this regard, it barely meets the requirements for third-generation mechas."
"However, in terms of protection, it is no different from the second generation original mecha."
The engineer was indeed right. After all, Lu Li still knew something about the cutting-edge products produced by his company.
"If I remember correctly, the third-generation aircraft stored in the hangar do not use nuclear reactors as the energy supply system." Lu Li looked at Fulan.
"Yes."
Fulan nodded. He seemed to be proficient in various fields and answered for the engineer:
"They use high-energy crystals as the No. 1 engine to enable the mecha to complete the explosion in the shortest time. At the same time, they use a heavy-duty tritium-boron nuclear reactor as the No. 2 engine to enhance the mecha's continuous combat capability."
"In addition, the GN stance is provided by Engine No. 1, which can offset various radiations and lasers in the universe. It also performs well in reducing physical damage."
At this time, the engineer pulled out two large metal boxes from the corner next to them.
One of them has [High-Risk Equipment] printed on it, and the other has a conspicuous pattern painted on it.
"They are the core equipment of the third-generation machine and can help the mecha in front of me complete the upgrade."
The mechanical engineer didn't have any flattery in mind, he simply wanted to help.
This made Lu Li feel a little surprised. In order to give it a try, he sent this half-used mecha for repair, but in the end, the defective product was replaced.
"How many supporting parts are left? There are four mechas of the same generation with no major damage in the other hangar."
"Thirty-one." The engineer told the truth.
On the side, Fulan couldn't help but remind: "The generation gap is not so easy to make up. Instead of using it to upgrade the next-generation mechas, it is better to keep these important parts and repair the third-generation mechas that were lost during the war."
As time went by, Fulan became like a great butler. He would not interfere with Lu Li's decisions, but would only provide advice on certain matters. After all, it was easy to make wrong judgments about many weapons and equipment if they were not understood in advance.
At the same time, Celine, who went to announce the order on behalf of Lu Li, ran into trouble. She was fine, but Will was arguing with General Otto.
The air was full of gunpowder, and many soldiers were silently moving towards this place with weapons in hand.
"Why is it different from what was promised in advance?" the general asked angrily.
"This is an order given by Mr. Lu himself. Are you questioning him?" Will was not to be outdone.
"General, you are the former commander here. You should know the importance of battleships. In order to ensure that there are no mistakes in future battles with the Zerg, we can only dispatch two light transport ships at the moment."
A smile appeared on Celine's face, making it difficult to tell her true thoughts.
"Just because I knew that, I didn't ask for additional main battleships. Is it difficult to add another medium-sized supply ship and micro-battleship? Anyway, the supply ship has no food. It can just be used to carry people. Three ships are used for transportation. The spaceship, if you squeeze it together, can carry all the remaining guys in one go."
General Otto argued rationally, "As for that micro combat ship, it is useless on the frontal battlefield, and it will take us at least half a year to reach the safe area. Once we encounter Zerg troops on the way, we can also have counterattack means."
The current situation is critical, and the Zerg are likely to have penetrated the nearby airspace.
Therefore, the general's words have long been supported.
Some lucky people who got the boarding quota originally planned to keep a low profile and stand aside to watch the excitement, but after hearing these words, they couldn't stand for an instant.
The Zerg can redirect meteorites and fire biological ion cannons, so why can't they survive in deep space?
Some soldiers who specifically read the Zerg information even knew that they were silicon-based creatures, not on the same level as humans. Some could fly in an atmosphere composed of sulfur gas, and some could swim in an ocean of steel that was hotter than a furnace.
Therefore, the return journey is not safe and must be insured.
Whispers gathered together, making the atmosphere increasingly tense.
Seeing this, the armed forces brought by Luo Che Biological and New World Bank also began to approach the open space, guarding against conflicts that might break out at any time.
Realizing that the situation was developing in a dangerous direction, the general forcibly restrained his anger and discussed: "If you can't make the decision, you can take me to see Mr. Lu. This is what he promised in advance. In fact, everyone's requirements are not high. .”
In fact, Otto did not want to launch a military rebellion. Perhaps they had an advantage in numbers, but in terms of weapons, they really could not compare with the regular army.
Compared with the well-equipped private armed forces, the defenders can be called a grass-roots team.
"There are only two light transport ships. If you insist, you can reach a private agreement to lower the survival standards and leave with an additional seven to eight hundred people."
Celine had no intention of changing her mind.
Negotiations reached a deadlock.
The unfortunate soldiers who were left behind became more and more anxious, and those lucky ones also shared the same hatred of the enemy. They hoped to be protected by the attack ship, even if it was just a miniature ship.
Pushing the envelope?
To put it bluntly, these demands were not excessive. The soldiers did not even ask Lu Li for financial compensation——
According to the agreement, after the Zerg descending from the sky are wiped out, every survivor will receive a handsome reward.
Of course, even if this group of soldiers expands, they still have some self-awareness in their hearts.
In fact, they didn't participate in that battle at all. They just stayed in each spaceship and watched the colorful cannonballs flying everywhere. Because of this, the soldiers became more determined to stay away from the battlefield.
"I won't be so lucky in the next battle."
"I heard that the mecha unit that went on a mission to the impact crater last time was completely wiped out, not even a body was left behind."
Whispers reached Will's ears, and he could not understand why the soldiers were so timid.
It stands to reason that the higher the status, the more people know how to cherish themselves. If they are willing to take risks and come to the front line, it can boost morale.
If you glance in any direction, you can see no less than twenty soldiers with their fingers on the triggers.
Some agitated guys are already planning how to seize the ship to save themselves. They are unwilling to act as cannon fodder.
Similarly, many soldiers still maintained their sanity, especially after seeing the two giant mechas flying into the air, the strange emotions in their hearts subsided one after another, and they planned to accept the proposal——
If everyone squeezes in, there will be 800 more places on the original basis.
"General, at this critical moment, Mr. Lu's willingness to let people go is a huge concession. I hope you will consider it carefully."
Will suppressed his anger, lowered his voice, and gave an ultimatum: "No matter how hard you try, you can leave, but if you continue to make trouble, it will be inevitable."
Among the male heirs of the New World Bank, Will and Dean are the most eye-catching. They are full of challenge and desire for fame, a bit like medieval knights.
Because of this, Will looks down on such cowards who talk on the spot. It is a kind of growth to be able to suppress anger and negotiate.
The general did not want bloodshed.
First, our side has little chance of winning. Under the suppression of mechas and heavy firearms, the battle will turn into a one-sided massacre.
Secondly, he still has some sense of responsibility and does not want the foreigners to take advantage.
In fact, after operating in the military base for so many years, Otto still holds a trump card.
The artificial sun that Lu Li and others were initially shown around could explode at any time, provided he pressed the remote control in his arms.
"The supply ship is not necessary, but the micro-attack ship must be arranged." The general made a concession. He looked at the unruly young man in front of him and said in a deep voice: "This is the bottom line. I have bargaining capital."
Will was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Otto to say that at all.
In my impression, this grey-haired general had never had any sense of existence and had been ignored for a long time. If Mr. Lu hadn't suddenly thought of him during the retreat, this guy would have died in the earthquake caused by the meteorite falling to the ground.
Facing Otto's unyielding gaze, Celine couldn't help but frown, and Will wasn't sure whether this was a bluff or something real.
Some senior military officials who had been cooperating with Lu Li's work also changed their stance early. They knew the inside story and warned, "Everyone will benefit by taking a step back. Otherwise, we will only be able to take advantage of the Zerg."
"I admire everyone's dedication, but there is nothing in this galaxy that I want to protect. Just live on by yourself." An officer said in a sincere tone.
The unfair social system and distribution laws have forced many people to embark on a criminal path, and then, in order to obtain a chance to reduce their sentences, they either actively or passively come to this remote planet.
To be honest, they had done their best by not leaving their posts after the insect attack half a year ago.
Celine looked at Will but said nothing. She didn't sympathize with the group of people in front of her, but she was just not sure whether the so-called trump card really existed.
Kill this guy?
The thought flashed through Will's mind. He was confident that he could kill General Otto instantly, but before he understood what he relied on, he might mess things up if he took action rashly.
Finally, he looked at Dean behind him and said, "Go and invite Mr. Lu over."
In fact, after leaving the maintenance room, Lu Li and Fulan took the aircraft to the ground and noticed something strange happening here.
"The thing used to threaten you should be a self-destruct facility." Although Fulan, the big butler, only came here recently, he knows many areas well. "When the elders were building the sentinel planet, they already preset the worst-case scenario. .”
"In the name of building an artificial sun and simulating a suitable human living environment, they set up self-explosion devices at every military base."
"Once it explodes, the surrounding area of hundreds of kilometers will be reduced to scorched earth. If all the bases explode, the chain reaction will cause the planet to enter the end of its life early."
"Then...agree to his request?"
Although he said this, Lu Li didn't look worried.
"No, on the first day when the technicians went to repair the military base, I asked them to eliminate uncontrollable factors. If you want to implement self-destruction, you must obtain your authorization."
Foran is as reliable as ever.
Lu Li also expected this, but he planned to let General Otto go and satisfy the wishes of these soldiers and not conduct any batch transfers.
"After all, a twisted melon isn't sweet..."
"But quench your thirst."
Lu Li glanced at Fulan in surprise. He really didn't expect that this guy would make jokes.
"They're just a bunch of ineffective time bombs, just let them go."
"In any case, we are all of the same race and have always faced the Zerg."
It felt like he was trying to convince Fulan, but also like he was trying to convince himself.
At the same time, Dean, who was about to take the tool to the Eternity, saw two people outside the crowd.
"Go tell Otto that I agree to his request, two light transport ships, a medium supply ship, and micro attack ships."
"But there is one requirement. They are prohibited from entering any airport within a year and self-isolating in deep space. If they violate the requirements, they will be intercepted by missiles."
Dean couldn't quite understand what Mr. Lu meant, but he didn't ask any more questions. He nodded and turned around to reply.
"Are you worried about Zerg infiltration?" Fulan pointed out what Lu Li was worried about.
"That's right."
"It is true that the sentinel planet is located at the forefront of the galaxy and is easily attacked by the Zerg. However, it is not without wise men among them. There is more than one road. The starry sky is so vast and there are blind spots that cannot be monitored."
Lu Li was worried that the Zerg soldiers would attack in several directions, and the fleet flying out from the sentinel planet would be most easily targeted by the Zerg.
Perhaps they will stay far behind, waiting for General Otto to lead the way, or they may spread mysterious viruses like fungal spores that can change the human genetic sequence.
In order to avoid these unnecessary troubles, Lu Li asked these guys to drift in the uninhabited deep space for a year to confirm that there was no problem before finding a planet to land on.
"I didn't expect you to be so kind." Fulan sighed with emotion.
"If killing them can tip the balance of victory in favor of humanity, even just a little, I will execute them without hesitation."
It's not okay to take a tiny bit of it and harm the world.
Just plucking a hair and benefiting the world is the way to go.
This is Lu Li's current mentality.
"I will mark this fleet. Once they violate the agreement and approach a certain life galaxy without authorization, they will be intercepted by the air defense system."
After saying that, Fulan's irises were quietly covered with a layer of strange blue. He is a masterpiece of various technologies and represents the pinnacle of technology.
Even today, two thousand years later, it is impossible to create a new Fulan.
Especially the core.
Frankly speaking, General Otto did not expect that things would go so smoothly. While he was grateful, he was also extremely regretful.
After all, Lu Li never appeared in front of him from beginning to end.
"This is the remote controller of the base at your feet. It has only one function. When there is no way to retreat, die together with the intruder."
The general is the first person to step into the spaceship, and his vehicle is a micro-attack ship to improve his own safety.
Before doing so, he handed the remote control to Will.
It was a faint move, but Otto did it anyway. After suffering from so many years of suffering on a planet that was almost isolated from the world, he suddenly wanted to be heroic.
And Will did not disappoint him. After solemnly accepting the controller, he nodded and watched him step into the cabin.
In any case, these spacecraft are also the crystallization of Nemesis technology. Not only do they have nuclear-powered engines, they are also equipped with energy harvesting devices to absorb some rays floating in the universe.
In addition, the supply ship contains enough energy bars for five thousand people to eat for a year. The taste is not good, but the nutrition is balanced, which is better than starving to death.
"If the general hadn't led everyone..."
"No more talking, the final result is good, I finally left this troubled land."
Densely packed soldiers were queuing up to board the ship. A rough count showed that there were about 4,000 soldiers, many of whom were elderly and middle-aged.
Looking at this group of deserters, Will put away the contempt in his heart. He felt that Mr. Lu letting them go not only did not reduce his own combat effectiveness, but actually improved it in disguise.
Of course, there is also sympathy for the weak.
"Personal pursuits are different. We just want to live and live for ourselves."
The soldiers who originally planned to stay and join the battle saw that there were fewer and fewer people around them, so they simply walked towards the hatch with their heads buried.
The retreat lasted about two hours, and the fleet set sail.
After clearing out some unnecessary supplies and sundries, it was far from overweight, just stuck at the warning line.
"General, I found a unit of potatoes, a unit of onions, and a large amount of cold meat in the kitchen!"
"I can eat a dozen meals."
the Chief of Staff shouted over the intercom.
Otto and the officers beside him smiled in unison.
After the fleet enters deep space, as long as it does not encounter the Zerg, everything that comes will be a surprise.
"Let's go to the rear!"
The general was in high spirits. He took a long breath and let out the depression accumulated during this period. He made up his mind that in the next year, the fleet would sail at maximum speed and wait for the agreed time before finding a planet to dock.
Purchase daily necessities, atmosphere modification devices, animal embryos, plant seeds, women...
Make your preparations and keep driving forward.
Leave the Nemesis Galaxy and go as far as possible to establish a new civilization in a safe enough place.
Thinking of this, the general felt proud. He was not a deserter, but working hard for the continuation of mankind.
After a while, this statement spread among the soldiers, and everyone felt much better, and their faith began to be established:
Live hard.
Only in this way can mankind have hope and a future.
"For humanity."
There was clinking of glasses and laughter.
On the sentinel planet, the same scene happened. About a hundred left-behind soldiers were collectively accepted and quickly integrated.
More sumptuous dishes were placed on the dining table. Considering the sense of ceremony, the butler Fulan got a long tablecloth and a red carpet from somewhere.
When the nest is overturned, how can there be any eggs?
If you don't want to fight for strangers, then fight for those close to you and fight for yourself.
In fact, there is not much conflict between fighting hard and protecting yourself.
