Chapter 334 - The Confrontation II (1/2)
The bold appearance of the spacecraft wasn't something unplanned.
It is part of their strategy and Ace understands that it is very dangerous. However, he's sure that the Empire wouldn't just destroy his spaceship without any form of communications.
Especially at this time in which he hadn't activated any of his turrets, cannons, or any of their destructive weapons…
The Excellence didn't take any actions aside from revealing itself from the enemies…
This may have confused the Meredith Empire's fleet…
As expected, they decided not to underestimate this unknown spacecraft.
They immediately formed a defensive formation and activated another layer of their energy shields.
After completing all of this, Ace received a communication link from his open channel.
”Where is it coming from?”
[ It is from the 3rd Conqueror Starship we marked. ]
”Not from the flagship, huh… Very well, just open the voice link.”
[ Affirmative… ]
As soon as they were connected, Ace heard the representative of the fleet speaking to him…
He couldn't understand it…
[ They are using the Ancient Empire's Official Language. ]
”Are they trying to test me?”
Ace thought for a while, Avalon can help him translate it and communicate back with them but he doesn't like it…
'Instead of using the Meredith Empire's language, they are using the Ancient's…'
”Mhmm…” Ace smirked at this and decided on what to do…
”We'll use the Galactic Federation's…”
Using their language might be more effective against the Empire. If there is a single force that can fight equally against this powerful invader, they are the Federation's forces formed by the four Major Races and many influential Minor Races…
”You are entering the Galactic Federation's Economic Zone. Leave now or face the consequences!”
He used Avalon's neutral voice to send the message.
Ace would probably be surprised if they actually turned around and leave.
However, that's impossible to happen.
There was no way that they would stop at this point… They have used expensive devices to create the wormhole and probably spent a lot of other resources just to pass through the galaxy's natural defense.
It was quite on the other line perhaps they are trying to consider whether to answer with the same language.
[ Activation of Missiles, Lasers, Cannons, and other weapons has been detected. ]
”Haa~ So they are not bothering to answer, huh… Alright, bring it on!”
Anyway, Ace just wanted to get some information from them, that is why he decided to open a communication channel.
Even if the Empire started firing at him in his first appearance, he wouldn't mind it at all as he was already prepared at this…
”Avalon… Take care of our defenses…”
Ace said as he glanced at ESN1 Asteroid where the Providence should be hiding.
He noticed that none of the Empire's weapons were targeting it so he calmed down a bit…
The offensive maneuvers were only seen at the two Starship in front of him…
”It's not enough… They should bring in more… Avalon, let's give them a warning shot.”
[ Affirmative. ]
The A.I. swiftly acted as it triggered one of their Mana Tech Arsenal.
The activation sequence of their Positron Impulse Cannon only took about 10 seconds…