Owl Dragon Star System · Dragon Base

“These are the Starship orders Medusa requested from us this time.”

“We need to deliver this order by mid-June, without affecting our own production plans.” Zhao Chen handed the Starship catalog that Medusa had requested from him to Lilith and Chief Engineer Annie.

After all, this matter involved the finances of the Dragon Base and the Interstellar Warship to be built.

“So many? Mid-June!” Chief Engineer Annie was startled by the numbers on the order, shaking her head like a rattle-drum.

“Even if Annie were split in half, it would be impossible to produce so many Interstellar Warship in such a short time.”

“There’s really no way to squeeze them out...”

Lilith looked at the requirements.

Three T3 Blizzards, ten T2 Snow Mastiffs, and one hundred T2 Black Rhinos.

“The quantity is indeed quite large. Although our original production plan has some surplus capacity,”

“it will still be quite difficult to complete the production of these Interstellar Warship before mid-June.” Lilith stated objectively from the side.

Zhao Chen explained, “It’s not asking you to build new Interstellar Warship.”

“It’s just about phasing out a portion of our current older Interstellar Warship. We can replace these phased-out Interstellar Warship later, right?”

Hearing what Zhao Chen said, Chief Engineer Annie immediately breathed a sigh of relief: “Commander is really a sly old fox, selling second-hand Interstellar Warship at original price.”

A few seconds later, Chief Engineer Annie covered her slightly reddened cheeks, a hint of crystal in her eyes.

She honestly reported, “If it’s according to Commander’s request, then delivering this batch of Interstellar Warship before the end of June is no problem.”

“As for the Interstellar Warship we are missing, they can all be replenished by mid-July.”

Zhao Chen looked at Chief Engineer Annie’s face; it still felt quite nice.

Chief Engineer Annie felt Zhao Chen’s gaze and immediately retreated behind Lilith, muttering softly, “If you pinch Annie’s face again, it will swell...”

“Cough cough... Let’s proceed with this plan. Just ensure that the delivered Interstellar Warship have no quality or performance issues, then make some modifications to their appearance, and remember to install this backdoor system.” Zhao Chen said with narrowed eyes.

Chief Engineer Annie squinted at Zhao Chen. She was about to open her mouth, but remembering the burning sensation on her cheek, she immediately held back what she wanted to say.

But she still muttered in her heart: Old scrooge!

Zhao Chen’s gaze swept over.

“Annie will go handle it now!” Chief Engineer Annie immediately scurried off to work, fearing that if she was a step slow, her little face would suffer again.

“Commander, the situation in the Reef Starfield looks like it’s about to erupt into a major crisis.” Lilith saw further from this matter.

Zhao Chen nodded: “Yes, the Mechanical Race’s withdrawal has triggered a series of chain reactions.”

“It has broken many original balances.”

“Our Lion King Star System will find it difficult to remain aloof in the future turmoil of the Reef Starfield. We must think of a way to handle it next.” Lilith reminded him.

Reef Starfield!

Zhao Chen pondered.

【System Task Triggered: ‘Reef Starfield Campaign 1/3’】

The system’s prompt sounded in Zhao Chen’s mind.

Reef Starfield Campaign?

This system really came at the right time.

Keeping up with current events.

【Reef Starfield Campaign 1/3

Please choose a faction first: Surrender to Starlight Empire Faction, Surrender to Warhammer Interstellar Confederation Faction, Independent Faction】

These were precisely the three factions Medusa had told him about regarding the current situation in °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° the Reef Starfield.

Surrendering to the Starlight Empire was definitely not an option, as it would go against Zhao Chen’s original intention of establishing the Lion King Star System.

Surrendering to the Warhammer Interstellar Confederation had some feasibility, but the initiative would be with Warhammer. If they were to become capricious, Zhao Chen would be in trouble.

The highest degree of freedom, of course, was the Independent Faction.

‘Choose Independent Faction’

Zhao Chen’s mind stirred.

【Reef Starfield Campaign 1/3

Independent Faction selected

Please complete the first stage task: In the internal strife of the Reef Starfield, help the Independent Faction rise and defeat the main military forces of the other two factions】

The appearance of this task was basically within Zhao Chen’s expectations.

Presumably, the tasks for choosing the other two factions would also be similar.

From the perspective of strength, the Independent Faction was undoubtedly the weakest.

Because the other two factions would certainly receive covert support from the two interstellar empires to some extent.

Otherwise, Medusa would not have been desperate enough to choose to purchase Interstellar Warship from him.

“Commander... Commander?”

Lilith’s call from beside him brought Zhao Chen back to reality.

“Ah... I was just thinking.” Zhao Chen said seriously, “The Reef Starfield is a special area, and we cannot let it be controlled by any force.”

“We cannot enter the game too early now, so I think we can prepare in advance.”

“Providing this batch of Interstellar Warship to Medusa is the first step. We ourselves must also quickly strengthen our Starfleet and be ready for war at any time.”

“At the same time, although we will not openly enter the game, we can dispatch T3 Silver Mice to various parts of the Reef Starfield to gather intelligence.”

“Continuously monitor the changing situation in the Reef Starfield to determine an appropriate time for our formal entry.”

Lilith understood Zhao Chen’s meaning and agreed with Commander’s idea.

The factional struggles within the Starlight Empire were also very complex now, and the Lion King Star System, or even the Reef Starfield, could become a future retreat for Zhao Chen.

“In short, for now, we will observe from the sidelines and focus on enhancing our own strength.” Zhao Chen highlighted the key point.

Lilith nodded.

...

Time quickly arrived at mid-June, Galactic Calendar 3032.

Due to the Northern Goose Group incident, the Starlight Empire was getting closer to the delivery date of the second batch of military procurement Starships, causing the incident’s popularity to reach a peak.

At the same time, several armed conflicts also successively broke out in the Reef Starfield.

From the initial discussions among several forces about the future of the Reef Starfield, to eventually being unable to persuade each other, large-scale military preparations began.

A large number of Interstellar Warship produced in Star Glory and Warhammer began to be continuously supplied to the Starfleets of various forces in the Reef Starfield.

The smoke of war in the Reef Starfield was already escalating, as if it could explode at any moment.

Among them, the Independent Faction was the weakest, as they had no channels to purchase high-quality Interstellar Warship, leading to an imbalance.

This caused many interstellar forces that had originally sided with the Independent Faction to successively defect to the other two factions.

Lion King Star System · Star Gate

Medusa, who had been waiting for Zhao Chen’s notification, immediately rushed to the Lion King Star System with her reserve crew members after receiving the detailed delivery time.

Within the no-war zone of the Star Gate.

A T3 Scorpion-class medium Interstellar Cruiser · Bridge

Medusa was looking forward anxiously; her face appeared somewhat haggard, seemingly very anxious due to the affairs of the Reef Starfield during this period.