Chapter 697 (1/2)

Chapter 697: End of the Expedition

“Xiaosu, send our data to Tyrannosaurus Ask if they need anythingfor a moment, spoke to the shi+p’s driver

She confirmed, then turned on the shi+p’s communications and did as instructed The North’s equipment was top of the line, and they were connected immediately

“We’re sending the data,” Xiaosu said

“Did you get any feedback?” The Wine Master asked

Xiaosu stared at the screens “Hold on, waiting for a response now We’re pretty far away so the signal isn’t very clear”

She spoke again after a moment “They want us to meet up with them as soon as possible”

“Got it” The Wine Master’s ht frown He looked toward the Clocko back, there’s a chance…”

She smiled “I’m not sure, but there is always a chance The safest choice is not to go back We’ve already completed our mission”

“Alright” He understood her sentiment Out in the Starfields, Zeus-1 didn’t have a way to cole patrol boat during a massive alien battle was completely feasible The North only needed to claim that was the case if their aiht well of Ad Hui, he wasn’t prepared to stake the lives of his co more than he was comfortable with

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Tyrannosaurus-Class Bastion shi+p

“We’ve obtained the data According to the starathered at the for chase” Ling Ya read out the report

Kang Hui heaved a sigh of relief and leaned back against his chair, His frayed nerves could rest, at least a little But there was also sadness; Holmen was dead, his shi+p destroyed and the one hundred thousand souls on board committed to the stars First Fleet had also sacrificed itself for Tyrannosaurus’ safety Heron did not escape unscathed, either It was the greatest loss the North had suffered since huthat had happened was his responsibility

“Get in touch with headquarters and share the inforave the order to Ling Ya, and shut his eyes

“Aye, aye!” She replied

“Admiral, you need tosoftly to him

Kang Hui’s eyes popped back open, and his response was thick with anger “They are allies, not to mention I’d be dead without their help – this whole mission would have ended in worse disaster than it already is You honestly want me to turn on them?”

Wu Qiu sighed “Yes, Skyfire Avenue has helped us greatly but their council chairons There’s also coet them to defect or take them out of the equation the results would be catastrophic to the Avenue According to our information, Lan Jue has been chosen as the Clairvoyant’s successor to lead and we have an opportunity that ain Headquarters also didn’t make it clear…”

Kang Hui’s breathing had quickened and his hands were clenched into fists After a roup we like, but they are brothers in arainst the alien threat! Without them Tyrannosaurus would have ended up like Arachnid I will not betray their aid with treachery, and you will never ain Do you understand!”

Another sighed heaved Wu Qiu’s shoulders “Admiral, we do as you order, but you put too much faith in friendshi+p” As he spoke the officer opened his hand and pressed down

Kang Hui, already exhausted and with his guard down, grunted He collapsed on top of his desk

The ade at Wu Qiu when the secretary grunted A powerful aura burst froon he didn’t aest Adept

“I a in the Admiral’s best interest After this expedition’s failure he will be courtto show for it if he wants to evade charges Little Ya, tell the Avenue scouts that ant the”

When Ling Ya looked at the secretary she saw the ht in his eyes Her heart skipped a beat, and for a h her mind She was conflicted, but her hands typed out what Wu Qiu demanded…

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Zeus-1 quietly slipped through the darkness of space While Lan Jue and the Driver cultivated, the Wine Master concealed the waves of protogenia from the shi+p with his own abilities He was pleased with the Pharon, and one with robust coth, which would only increase as she deepened her understanding

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