Chapter 158: Separation
“The second option is to detach from the rocket and, instead of decelerating, accelerate inward toward the yellow moon. The rocket will be flung out of lunar orbit, while the insect body accelerates toward the moon’s surface,” Morgan explained, stroking his whiskers. Although the gesture seemed incongruous with his younger body, it had become a habit.
“What are the pros and cons of each plan?” Luo Wen asked after some thought.
“The first option offers higher safety. Staying in lunar orbit provides ample time for observation and finding the right moment. The downside is the difficulty of accelerating the insect body by an additional 0.5 km/s during detachment.”
“The second option’s advantage is immediate action—you can proceed to the moon landing without delay. However, the opportunity is fleeting, and the descent carries significant risk due to high speed. What will you choose, Overlord?”
Luo Wen pondered. His primary body’s Gatling system had been replaced with a jet propulsion system during anaerobic tests. He wasn’t confident in its ability to increase speed by 0.5 km/s. Failure would mean being trapped in lunar orbit and forced to self-destruct, awaiting another chance.
The second option appeared riskier, but its challenges were mainly in timing and deceleration during the landing. With his reaction speed and ultra-high-resolution vision, he was confident he could manage timely deceleration.
After conveying his decision to Morgan, Morgan immediately mobilized personnel to recalculate trajectories.
Ten minutes later:
“The rocket has been captured by the yellow moon’s gravity and is entering lunar orbit,” a researcher monitoring the screens reported.