Finally.

A batch of Starship energy signals appeared on the Starship radar.

In this Lion King Star System, for hundreds of T2-class Interstellar Warship to appear all at once, there was no other possibility besides Zhao Chen.

At this moment, a video communication request also popped up.

The caller was Zhao Chen.

Medusa eagerly accepted.

“Your Majesty,” Zhao Chen said with a smile, looking at Medusa, who had clearly been waiting for a long time.

“As agreed, I have brought the requested ‘payment’ here, and a portion of it will be transferred to your designated account through the Galactic Alliance’s account,” Medusa said, and an image window appeared behind her.

It showed a fleet of Interstellar Transport Ships docked within her fleet, and these Interstellar Transport Ships were, of course, loaded with raw materials as payment.

“Alright. According to Your Majesty’s requirements, one hundred T2 Black Rhinos, ten T2 Snow Mastiffs, and three T3 Blizzards have been prepared for you.

Your people can take over these Interstellar Warship at any time,” Zhao Chen said.

By this time, the fleet led by Zhao Chen had already arrived near the Star Gate, and both sides could observe each other’s Interstellar Warship through deep-space telescopes.

Medusa could also see the Interstellar Warship Zhao Chen was preparing to deliver, which had slight differences in hull design compared to the prototypes.

“There are some modifications to the hull’s appearance, but Your Majesty can rest assured that it will not have any impact on combat effectiveness.

You can test them out now.

Furthermore, we can also provide subsequent related guarantee services,” Zhao Chen explained.

Of course, these subsequent guarantee services required payment.

“Thank you so much for providing us with so many Interstellar Warship in such a short time,” Medusa said gratefully.

Medusa had personally witnessed the combat power of these Interstellar Warship before; although their numbers were not large, each one was capable of fighting multiple enemies.

Next was the handover process between the two parties.

The entire process would take several hours.

During this time, Zhao Chen and Medusa also chatted idly.

“The situation in the Reef Starfield seems not so good at the moment. I heard that some small-scale battles have already broken out,” Zhao Chen said, looking at Medusa.

These messages, of course, were intelligence gathered by the T3 Silver Mouse-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships he had dispatched.

“Yes. The Reef Starfield has 148 Galaxies, and while most of them are resource-scarce, there are still some that can provide a small amount of resources.

Now, these few resource Galaxies have naturally become targets.

Once war breaks out, these resource Galaxies will definitely become the first battlegrounds!” Medusa said in a deep voice.

Zhao Chen understood the reasoning behind it.

If it was only short-term combat, it would be fine, but if it was long-term combat, the war reserves of various forces would quickly be exhausted, especially the energy blocks that provide fuel for Interstellar Warship.

While purchasing from external sources could fill some gaps, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst, and once such supply channels are cut off, it would undoubtedly lead to Starfleets being at the mercy of others.

At this time, whoever controls resource Galaxies and can continuously mine resources, refine them into energy blocks, and continuously supply their Starfleet.

They would have a greater advantage.

“Your Majesty, could you tell me about the current situation in the Reef Starfield?” Zhao Chen asked, feigning curiosity.

He actually had intelligence on most of the situation in the Reef Starfield, but he wanted to learn more from Medusa to see if there were any deficiencies.

Medusa, hearing that Zhao Chen was interested in this, was naturally happy to explain, as she wanted to draw Zhao Chen to her side.

“The Reef Starfield has a total of 148 Galaxies, with eight major interstellar forces.

Among them are alliances of dozens of small forces, as well as those like our Snake People, and neutral forces that only occupy a few Galaxies but have interstellar trade channels.

These eight Overlords of the Reef Starfield control two-thirds of the Galaxies in the Reef Starfield.

Because of our previous joint operation, we annexed several Galaxies.

As a result, the number of Galaxies currently controlled by our Snake People is actually the highest among single forces.

But there are eight interstellar forces.

The Starlight Empire and the Warhammer Interstellar Confederation each occupy three seats, and our Independent Faction only has our Snake People and the Thorn Group.”

“Isn’t the Thorn Group a neutral force?” Zhao Chen asked.

Medusa smiled and shook her head: “When the fate of the Reef Starfield truly needs to be decided, as long as you stand there, no one can remain neutral forever.”

It was unclear if Medusa’s words held some hidden meaning, as if reminding Zhao Chen of his Lion King Star System.

“Currently, the faction supporting surrender to the Warhammer Interstellar Confederation is stronger; they control sixty-three Galaxies, including three resource Galaxies, and claim to possess one hundred thousand Interstellar Warship.

Of course, the number of T3 Interstellar Warships among them is only about 100, and this is with support from their backing forces.

Over ninety percent are T1-class Interstellar Warship.”

This was the situation in the Reef Starfield; the scale was large, but in reality, most of them were scattered fleets cobbled together.

The quality of the fleets simply could not compare to the second-line Imperial Army of the Starlight Empire.

“The faction supporting the Starlight Empire occupies fifty-six Galaxies, also possesses three resource Galaxies, and has nearly eighty thousand Interstellar Warship, with an estimated seventy-plus T3 Interstellar Warships.”

Medusa paused, then said somewhat helplessly, “And our Independent Faction is the weakest.

We control 29 Galaxies, including one resource Star System, possess twenty thousand Interstellar Warship, and only have thirty-plus T3 Interstellar Warships.”

“Your disparity is not just a little,” Zhao Chen said.

Medusa quickly said, “But it’s not without any chance! You’ve seen the situation in the Reef Starfield in your previous battles.

The combat readiness of most Interstellar Warship is not high; only the T2 and T3 Interstellar Warships truly possess combat power, and they are key to determining the outcome of battles. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

That’s why I’m purchasing a large number of T3 and T2 Interstellar Warship; if we can’t have an advantage in quantity, then we’ll win in quality!

If Your Excellency Zhao Chen is willing to join us, I believe!

We have hope.”

Zhao Chen looked at Medusa’s somewhat eager eyes.

Ultimately, he did not respond to her plea, only stating that he needed to consider it, but he promised not to join the supporters of either Star Glory or Warhammer.

Although he did not receive a definite answer from Zhao Chen, at least this time they obtained the required Interstellar Warship.

“I believe we will have a day when we fight side by side!” Medusa looked at Zhao Chen with anticipation, then ended the communication.

She took the delivered Interstellar Warship through the Star Gate and left the Lion King Star System.

Zhao Chen sat in the captain’s chair, muttering, “Lilith, do you think I’m a bit despicable? I’ve already decided to support Medusa’s faction in my heart, but I still want to stand by and wait for an opportunity.”

“Everything is for one’s own benefit, so what’s despicable about it?” Lilith said with a calm expression.

“Moreover, if you want to control this neutral faction, the timing of joining is very important. Everyone understands the principle of offering timely help.”

Zhao Chen remained silent.

In terms of statesmanship, he, Zhao Chen, still had a long way to go.