Soon, with the help of medication and Zhao Chen's reassurance, the two crew members gradually calmed down.

But there was still a sense of lingering fear in his eyes.

"I know that reminding you of past memories might evoke negative emotions in you."

But there are some things that can only be overcome by facing them head-on. Zhao Chen looked at the two women.

Once the two women calmed down, they began to recount their experiences.

The female soldier to Zhao Chen's left, who was saying it was very hot, was the pilot of a T3 Phoenix-class interstellar fighter.

While she was piloting a T3 Phoenix-class starfighter in combat, the starfighter's belly was hit by a stray bullet, which caused the escape mechanism to malfunction.

Furthermore, a fire broke out inside the cabin.

Her body was scorched by flames, and the whole process only lasted a dozen seconds before the starfighter exploded.

But those ten seconds of memories before her death were truly like a nightmare for her.

A burning sensation spread through my entire body.

The female soldier still looked terrified when she recalled this memory.

Another crew member was on the same interstellar warship as Guan Tongtong, but she had very bad luck.

Her compartment was severely damaged, and because of the damage, a sharp object pierced her body, causing her to experience the pain before she died.

It hurts so much, it hurts so much.

With a heavy heart, Zhao Chen comforted the two crew members. After a full half hour, when the two crew members fell asleep again, he left the sanatorium.

At this moment, the medical staff gathered in front of Zhao Chen.

"All the patients have woken up, and you have heard some things about them."

I want to emphasize this again: remember the principle of confidentiality.

"At the same time, take good care of these patients; they are heroes of our JF-17 fleet," Zhao Chen said solemnly.

"yes!"

Upon learning the patients' 'identities,' they were surprised, but also had even greater respect for the ship's crew.

After giving his instructions, Zhao Chen prepared to return.

After all, there are still a lot of things waiting for me to deal with in the Reef Starfield.

Back in the shuttle, Zhao Chen stared at the T4 Reborn-class clone starship.

The memory trauma of reborn individuals is a significant problem.

Burns and pain are some of the things that crew members experience before they die, and there are even more painful death experiences.

Some people with poor psychological resilience may experience a breakdown after being resurrected and receiving that memory.

This is a problem that needs to be addressed.

As for keeping the identities of those 'reborn' secret, that will naturally cease once the JF-17 fleet has sufficient strength.

Half a day later, Zhao Chen returned to the Lion King Galaxy.

T3 Phoenix-class Heavy Aircraft Carrier Starship - Bridge

"How is the fleet's rest and refit going?" Zhao Chen inquired.

Lilith replied, "All the interstellar warships of the Dragonflight Fleet have completed their rest and repairs, and all the interstellar supply ships have been replenished with sufficient strategic resources, preparing for the upcoming battles."

"What are the attitudes of the various forces in the Reef Starfield?" Zhao Chen asked.

Lilith said, "Based on the intelligence we gathered from the T3 Silver Rats."

Due to the defense of Serpent King Fortress, the situation in the Reef Starfield began to become strange.

Firstly, the Starshine Faction's total interstellar fleet numbered only about 50,000 combat-type interstellar warships; however, this was due to the sacrifice of the leaders of the two interstellar factions.

This led to internal disorder.

In addition, the Warhammer faction's Starfleet still has a total of 70,000 Starships, which is much better than the Starshine faction's Starfleet.

Furthermore, Warhammer's Starfleet is on its way.

It is estimated that there will be three legion fleets, totaling nearly ten thousand interstellar warships.

Zhao Chen remained silent for a moment.

These 10,000 interstellar warships are not as numerous as the tens of thousands of the former.

But that was Warhammer's regular fleet, and its combat power was incomparable to the ragtag starships in the Reef sector that supported the Warhammer faction.

"Commander, judging from the current situation, the price to pay for completely taking control of the Reef Starfield will be considerable," Lilith said with some concern.

Zhao Chen fell silent.

To be honest, if it weren't for the system task, Zhao Chen probably wouldn't have taken the risk to do this.

Given the current situation, it is indeed necessary to weigh the pros and cons.

Just then, a system notification sounded in Zhao Chen's mind.

【Reef Sector Campaign 3/3】

Please gain complete mastery of the Reef Starfield and have absolute control over it.

(If you successfully complete the above three rewards: you will receive the T4 Suzaku-class medium star cruiser technology blueprints)

This system!

They really got right to Zhao Chen's little schemes.

Do you think you can make Zhao Chen submit with just a T4 starship?

Zhao Chen looked at Lilith beside him with a serious expression: "We cannot avoid this battle in the Reef Starfield. Once the Reef Starfield is out of our control..."

Then the Leo star system that we went through so much trouble to obtain will be gone.

What we lack now is time; this delay means we'll have to spend even more time.

Lily paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

She was merely offering her opinion on Zhao Chen's idea; if Zhao Chen truly wanted to do it, she would naturally comply unconditionally.

Not to mention her, the entire JF-17 fleet would unconditionally carry out Zhao Chen's orders!

In fact, Zhao Chen himself didn't quite believe his own 'reason,' as it had too many loopholes.

But there's nothing we can do.

Who can blame them... the system is just too good at this!

Since this battle is inevitable, we must fight it.

Then we must fight beautifully!

"Lilith, contact the fleet commanders. We need to discuss the detailed arrangements for the next few battles," Zhao Chen said seriously.

"yes!"

Next, Zhao Chen, Charlotte, Zhao Wan'er, Shen Bing, Chi Tong, and others began to discuss the upcoming battle plan and determine each step.

It continued until the next day.

Zhao Chen's Dragon Fleet has once again arrived in the Serpent Man Galaxy.

At this moment, Medusa's Serpent Clan interstellar fleet was also ready, with 15,000 interstellar warships standing by.

"Lord Zhao Chen, in the upcoming battle, my entire fleet will be under your command!" Medusa said earnestly to Zhao Chen.

Now that she has chosen to join Zhao Chen's side, Medusa knows that now is the time for her to show her skills.

"Get ready, we'll depart in ten minutes," Zhao Chen instructed.

"yes."

Ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye, just as Zhao Chen was preparing to set off on his expedition.

Lilith hurriedly reported a message to Zhao Chen, completely disrupting all of Zhao Chen's plans and arrangements.

Lilith looked at Zhao Chen anxiously: "When our T3 Silver Rats were spying on the Starshine Faction's interstellar fleet..."

By sheer coincidence, I received news that the interstellar fleet led by the eldest prince of the Star Glory Empire had been completely annihilated!

The eldest prince...died in battle.

Zhao Chen's expression changed.

Such shocking news...

The Starry Empire is about to undergo a dramatic change!