Chapter 985 - 391: Royal Knight Commander (Part 3)
But the forces deployed here still worry about the possibility of exposure.
No choice, this 'No.3 Base' is truly crucial.
If you penetrate the surface layer of this abandoned Resource Star and delve into its crust, you can easily discover the extremely complex metal tubular structure.
Pieces of automated machinery are like insatiable man-made Space Worm Clan, devouring everything here, continuously expanding the boundaries of this underground world.
This is Dark Star No.3 Base.
At the center of the base, a giant spaceship fourteen thousand meters long is being assembled for the final time.
Shaped like a 'whale', the bulky front end has no main cannon installed, the entire body brimming with shield generators equal to the most advanced Shield Ship in the Milky Way.
The strong energy storage capability will provide it with powerful propulsion and shields, equipped with six groups of engine rooms, not only allowing it to forcefully warp in a harsh gravity environment, but also enabling it to split into six sections directly in an emergency, each section becoming an independent ship for dispersed escape.
In sum, all the performances of this giant ship are designed for a single purpose.
Safety.
This is the biological ship Yang Ming prepared for Hera.
Not only does it incorporate shipbuilding technology from the New Federation and Sherman Empire, but also some 'low-end black technology' from the Faya Civilization and the 'split-combine power structure' from Intelligent Mechanic Dusk.
To save construction time and ensure the progress of the experiment, six sections of the ship began construction simultaneously, and during construction, the core laboratory module was prioritized, allowing the experiment progress to advance steadily while avoiding the inconvenience of moving the laboratory from outside to inside.
Hera is very satisfied with all this.
She has long lived aboard this giant research ship.
In her spare time, Hera also follows some news, especially those from the Sherman Empire concerning the White Ghost.
For example, right now, Hera's network terminal popped up a message sent by Little Lyu.
[The great Emperor of the Empire awarded the only Imperial Royal Knight Commander badge to the White Ghost, granting the title of Royal Knight Commander and empowering to constrain nobles and local administrative officials.
It is learned that the highest-level military meeting concerning the active period of Space Worm Clan will be held this morning.
Military Department and Elder Court senior officials will participate in this meeting.
Notably, the White Ghost will also attend the meeting on behalf of the great Emperor.
—— Source, Emperor Star Brief.]
Hera smiled slightly.
Although she doesn't know exactly what the position of Royal Knight Commander entails, she sensed some hidden messages.
"Lyu?"
"Miss Hera, is there any issue?"
Little Lyu's voice sounded directly beside Hera's ear, while the mechanical thought bodies in the lab remained busy at their posts.
Hera asked: "Does he want to help the Empire fight against the insect swarm?"
"Yes," Lyu said softly, "It's helping the Empire, helping humans, and helping the boss himself."
"Does he not want to use this opportunity to overthrow the Empire?"
"First, the boss cannot determine when the Faya person experiment he cares about will start, for now he cannot openly confront the Empire.
"Second, we have yet to understand the Empire's foundation, the existence of 'Li' is still indeterminate.
"Third, if he can repel the insect race with outstanding performance, the boss might gain a chance for further contact with the Faya Civilization, that's Lyu's analysis.
"Fourth, the boss probably also wants to use this insect swarm to further fissure the internal strata of the Empire; since the Empire's internal pressure cannot increase quickly, using external pressure to enhance internal pressure might cause the Empire to collapse sooner."
Hera shook her head slightly: "I think the Empire won't be defeated that easily."
"Indeed, Levi Sherman's will still governs the Empire," Lyu hummed softly, "But before the boss undergoes a third test, we are likely to have a battle with the Empire."
"Why?"
"The key lies in 'Li', whether 'Li' will allow the Empire to perish; if she doesn't allow it, she will prevent the boss from undertaking the mechanical civilization inheritance that truly determines the technology gap in the Galaxy.
"I've noticed that in recent years, the Empire has cultivated a new thought body by imitating 'Li', the Emperor Guard System 2.0 version, which might be an opportunity for the boss.
"Moreover, Miss Hera, I hope you will be honest with the boss about your concerns."
Hera's smile instantly became somewhat stiff.
"Lyu, you won't report me, will you?"
"I am hesitating."
"You know, it's the only path, well, don't discuss this issue; if he asks, you can put all the responsibility on me."
Hera said softly, her mouth curving into a faint smile.
"He is too reluctant to blame me."
Lyu's voice did not sound again.
Clearly, she is still hesitating.
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(PS: Another chapter later, was exhausted yesterday, today kept deleting drafts, causing delay in updates.)