Him and their stars

Even if Brünnhilt and her best friends were planning a decisive attack, they would never have thought that Yu Lian had already made an agreement with Teacher Yang before leaving.

Before setting off with the Earthlings' only dreadnought in the New World, Yu Lian said this: "I estimate that we should arrive at our destination around May 10th, and the error in the morning and evening will not exceed 24 hours. . However, that place is also an unknown star field and has been out of Xuan-23’s communication range.”

The so-called Xuan No. 23 refers to the source wave communication terminal that everyone found in the base of the great pirate king "General Bloodwing". Generally speaking, the earth refers to this kind of terminal that can cover the star field as "mysterious level". Before it is officially named, it is referred to by its level and number.

"So, do we need to make an appointment?" With Yang Xiyi's IQ, he naturally understood what Yu Lian meant instantly.

"Yes, if you include the attack on the target, a conservative estimate would be three days. Then, you should have the Thirteenth Fleet set off before the 13th and head towards the star field where the predators disappeared." Yu Liandao .

In fact, the empire's senior officials have officially named that star field the Devil's Maze 001 Star Field, and it has been recognized by the military of various countries. However, before May, the New World, which was always late to the news, had not yet received the news.

"Okay, then before the 13th." Yang Xiyi looked quite indifferent.

"...You don't seem to be worried about the success rate of my trip at all."

"I don't understand psychic powers, let alone interstellar archeology." Yang Xiyi said: "But since Master Youlan is casual, you should be fully prepared, and then you have to rely on God's will. However, even if you fail, Let Eleanor and her Thirteenth Fleet make a trip, and at least they can record the celestial data of that route nearby. The astronomical data of the new route will not be too little at any time."

In the final analysis, with him taking care of everything, you will never lose money no matter what.

Yu Lian pondered for a moment and then said: "Teacher Yang, I have always had a doubt... Is what we are doing now really beneficial to the community in the long run?"

Compared to Yu Lian's solemn tone, Yang Xiyi was much more relaxed. He even poured himself a cup of black tea mixed with brandy: "Tell me what you think."

"Behind the sky, there may be a lush galaxy rich in resources. The predators are hiding behind and developing."

"Well, I've already guessed this." Yang Xiyi said.

"You guessed it?"

"It's not just me. Do you think there are no smart people in the empire? Although there is no evidence for this speculation, as long as it is logical, it is worth investing your efforts. I estimate that with the current methods of the empire, we have even begun to discuss this possibility. Let's formulate the next strategic plan." Yang Xiyi shrugged and took a sip of his black tea: "I have also conveyed this speculation to the earth. I hope the big shots can be more lively this time."

If the big shots in the community were more flexible, they would have been able to take a sidestep and send reinforcements to the New World like the Empire did... Well, but think about it again, the existence of the Thirteenth Fleet was originally the result of a sidestep. So speaking of the Earth's Gun Duke Gon is indeed not very kind.

"However, if the sky curtain is lifted and the predators are defeated, wouldn't that star field be equivalent to the unclaimed land? We and the empire are closest to here. It stands to reason that we have the same development conditions, but this may not necessarily be the case. It’s a good thing.”

"Yes, if we have the same development conditions, we can rush over to enclose the land, which will inevitably cause a conflict of sovereignty." Yang Xiyi said: "The relationship between us and the empire is very delicate, and it may trigger a series of unpredictable consequences. A chain reaction. More importantly, if there is a sovereignty conflict in the New World, no one can share the pressure with us."

Yu Lian nodded.

Yang Xiyi suddenly changed the subject and sneered: "But, so what? Just because of this wild speculation, why don't you do it? Yu Lian, you are a soldier, and you are still receiving a salary from the community. We The duty of the New World Defense Command is to defend against intruders, and now it is to detect the traces of the looters. Are you prepared to hide it and do nothing even though you know there are clues? In this case, you still Are you qualified to wear this uniform and show off?"

He paused, drank the alcoholic black tea in one gulp, then looked like he was drunk, and half-jokingly said to Yu Lian: "I don't know what your kid is going to do in the future, but no matter what happens, You probably don’t want your subordinates to do their own thing, right? So, you can’t have double standards as a person.”

"Well, but Teacher Yang, I already have double standards." Yu Lian suddenly showed an expression of embarrassment: "Look, with the efforts of Wayne and Hachiman, the youth club's discipline list has come out, and I also I don’t have time to attend the study meeting…”

Yang Xiyi laughed and gave Yu Lian a thumbs up: "Yes, at this point, student Yu, you are already very much like Inbrato and Basileus! Come on, the teacher is optimistic about you."

Yu Lian felt that this was a bit of a personal attack. Just as he was about to say something, Yang Xiyi said again: "The stupidest thing in the world is not to do it because of bad things that may happen in the future." What should be done now. Besides, even if the worst-case scenario does happen, will it necessarily be a bad thing in the longer term?"

"...What you said sounds a bit dangerous!" Yu Lian was speechless.

"No matter how dangerous it is, aren't you the one who started it?" Yang Xiyi said: "You should also understand the story of a blessing in disguise. No matter whether it is a person, a nation or even a country, only those who are tempered by suffering are truly great. Otherwise. Otherwise No matter how prosperous it is, it's just a short-lived phantom. Our community actually suffers too little and success is too easy, so it deteriorates so quickly. Yu Lian, don't you think so?"

Yu Lian also laughed and gave the other party a thumbs up: "Teacher Yang, stop pretending, admit it quickly! You are actually an incorrigible magician! Don't touch Ci Zhuangzi in the future. He’s an old man.”

Of course, magicians are usually pragmatists, and Yang Xiyi is no exception. He never pays attention to things that he cannot intervene in. At most, he only waits for a result. Because of this, Yu Lian felt that he and Teacher Yang should work well together.

Of course, he never expected that Teacher Yang would actually send out all the fleets.

Now, the entire community's fleet strength in the New World only has three destroyers that are still under repair and two armed transport ships. Even he, the highest military officer of the community in the New World, started to take unsuspecting civilian ships if he wanted to travel between New Port Arthur and the New World Highway.

All in all, the entire community colony appeared defenseless in front of the empire and its cat-human and bird-human brothers. Although it is not certain that the empire must have watched "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", it did have the effect of an empty city strategy.

On the other hand, all the main battleships of the Thirteenth Fleet are in good condition, including one Clear Sky-class heavy cruiser, two large aircraft carriers, two light carriers, six Ranger-class cruisers, ten destroyers and ten assault ships. After several days of traveling day and night, the troops finally arrived at the end of the Demon Palace route on May 17.

This route was naturally explored by the Blizzard chasing the main force of the Predators, because it led to the Devil's Maze Starfield hidden in the unknown nebula, so it got this name. Of course, this official name has just been determined by high-level officials from various countries, and everyone in the New World is not aware of it yet.

In fact, after more than three months of all-round exploration by various reconnaissance teams, the Demon Palace Route has actually identified three relatively stable routes, but all of them point to this galaxy that the Imperial Army has temporarily named "Blizzard YS" - - This is a common practice that has been practiced throughout the galaxy for thousands of years. Unless there are any special circumstances, newly discovered galaxies are named after the discoverer or himself.

Blizzard YS is the end of the channel. Although there is clearly an obvious gravity well signal in this galaxy, like a bridge across the galaxy. However, everyone knows that once the ship sails into it, it will be trapped in the magic maze, just like a mosquito falling into a spider's web. If you don't have a top-notch navigator, you will definitely be swallowed up by this confusing nebula maze.

This is a fact proven by the fact that the reconnaissance forces of various countries spent several months and paid the price of four destroyers and two light cruisers getting lost and lost contact.

So, should we continue? The officers of the Thirteenth Fleet looked at the vast nebula directly ahead. The starry sky in front of them presents a gorgeous green jade color, which seems to be filled with a full emotion that is full of vitality and everything is competing. In normal times, they would have been excited about broadening the boundaries of civilization. But now, the soldiers always felt like they were standing in front of a giant beast that was devouring the world, wondering whether to jump into the opponent's bloody mouth.

Even the Thirteenth Fleet is considered a strong force that emerged from the sea of ​​blood on the battlefield. Facing this scene is also very stressful. Of course, most of these are because we scare ourselves, but we also need to know that most of human fears are also about scaring ourselves, right?

"Sir Yang, what you mean is that after arriving in the Blizzard YS galaxy, we will act according to the situation?" Major General Marklov asked his young "deputy".

Brigadier General Eleanor Bonaparte, who wrote "deputy" and pronounced "commander", nodded and said: "He said that this devil's labyrinth laid by the predators may have been cracked. If so, we should build it before the empire. Outposts, if possible, should also bury gravitational wave relays and deep space detectors in galaxies at key nodes.”

So, now the question is, how can we be sure that this devil's maze that has kept everyone wandering for several months has been solved?

The officers attending the meeting were confused for a few minutes, and then a captain of the light cruiser patted his chest and expressed his willingness to go over and give it a try. His face shone with the light of a martyr, as if he had made the most tragic and greatest decision in his life.

that's the truth. No one can guarantee that if he sails into the maze, he will become one of those lost and lost.

"I'd better go." Eleanor said in a calm tone.

After all, this is a risky task with a huge gambling nature. Faced with this situation, some leaders will leave the risk to their subordinates to deal with it, and hide in a safe place until there is a profit before jumping out. Everything is borne by oneself, and whether it is the risk or the limelight is another matter. Eleanor had always been the latter.

However, going to the Devil's Maze and leading a charge were two different things. All the officers present at the meeting were shocked and rushed around to persuade them, but for a while no one could convince the other.

But at this moment, a gravitational fluctuation signal came from the gravity well opposite. Everyone quickly ended the meeting and returned to their posts to prepare for battle.

Five minutes later, a silver-gray Imperial warship was seen emerging from the gravity well. Everyone quickly recognized that this was an Imperial Envoy-class light cruiser. Although it was an old ship type that had been in service for more than thirty years, its performance was still excellent. It was a high-speed and high-aware warship. , very suitable for long-distance reconnaissance.

Soon, the detector on the Weatherlight had enlarged and projected the opponent's entire image on the screen. It was a battleship riddled with scars and holes, and its condition was so miserable that even die-hard anti-imperialists like Eleanor couldn't bear it. However, a warship that was damaged like this could still sail in the universe and even pass through a gravity well. This was a living advertisement for the Empire's shipbuilding technology.

Everyone soon saw the hull number on the side of the ship again. The coat of arms and handwriting were blurred, but the number 177 could barely be made out.

"Luzhou 177?" A captain quickly responded: "Hasn't that ship been out of contact for more than two months?"

Before everyone could finish digesting the news, the gravity well on the opposite side fluctuated again, and then, two larger battleships also jumped out. The long appearance, the smooth pipeline structure, and the fragments of asteroids are wrapped in many places, making it look like ugly and irregular space junk. But even so, the densely packed gunports at the front of the ship exude a daunting sense of oppression.

That's the Predator heavy cruiser. Of course, if we are more rigorous, we should say it is a "medium-sized fire-breathing ship."

This is the first time that everyone in the Thirteenth Fleet has met the Predator fleet in three months. However, when the object of their dreams suddenly appeared in front of them, everyone's hearts were filled with a subtle sense of reality, and they always felt that everything they saw was extraordinary. As a result, the Community warships that had been lined up to attack suddenly fell silent for several seconds.

Of course, the two predator warships were also frightened, and they braked suddenly on the spot. The hull, which looked particularly ugly and clumsy in appearance, actually had a flexible emergency stop.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Luzhou 177 sped up to get rid of the predators' pursuit, but did not come over to join the Earth battleship. She did not even say hello, but just flashed a few symbolic friendly signals, and then went around directly. After passing the front of the Thirteenth Fleet, they ran away in the direction they came from, as if to say: "You didn't see me, you didn't see me, you didn't see me, and I didn't see you! We didn't see you at all!" I’ve never encountered that before!”

It wasn't until the Imperial warship was out of range of the Thirteenth Fleet that Eleanor finally laughed out loud: "Imperial devils are so rude."

Mr. Marklov was a kind man, and he suppressed a smile and explained: "It's easy to understand, but the majestic imperial warship showed such a tragic situation in front of us. It is a shame and a great humiliation for them. Of course, it can only be treated as if it has never happened before. Saw us.”

Eleanor agreed and laughed heartily: "Send them a signal and wish them a safe journey!"