Chapter 325: Hidden Perils
“No, it’s not enough; there are too few Swarm units entering the battlefield now. Not even a single 500-meter-class unit has appeared yet. Activating it now is meaningless!” A Riken general objected.
“Exactly! Eliminating a few 100-meter-class Space Octopuses will have no impact on the battle!” Alcer echoed. Despite the loss in the second defense of Planet Raze, he remained the Fleet Commander of the Third Space Fleet, his voice carrying more weight than most peers.
“But if we delay any longer, our arrangement might be discovered.”
“Then don’t activate it at all. This plan is already incredibly risky. If it backfires, we’ll be the ones to suffer,” another general remarked dismissively, clearly against the plan.
“We can’t just do nothing. If we don’t stop them, our chances of victory are too slim.”
“Exactly! If their true goal is the treasure, then our conflict is practically irreconcilable. We’re at a disadvantage now, so we must do everything possible to weaken them.”
“It’s not that serious, is it? While our technological paths differ from the Swarm’s, our actual technological levels are comparable. We’ve already begun harnessing solar energy, and with the treasure’s aid, our technological advancement will undoubtedly accelerate. Time is on our side. As long as we can hold off and delay the Swarm’s offensive, the scales of victory will gradually tip in our favor,” a general argued skeptically.
“I agree with Major General Porter. Their supply line spans five light-years, while we have the support of half a star system. They cannot compete with us in a war of attrition.”
“Gentlemen, perhaps in your haste to convene this meeting, you neglected to read the latest intelligence from the General Staff. Allow me to summarize,” President Antonio interrupted, slapping the table to silence the room. “Our technicians, through extensive comparisons and analyses, have discovered that the T85 Star System might not be the Swarm’s home system. Like us, they appear to be outsiders in the T85 Star System.”