Deep Space Wandering Fleet
Chapter 654 - 650: Negotiation Completed

Chapter 654: Chapter 650: Negotiation Completed

Al Planet Six watched these insignificant creatures with extreme caution, constantly calculating in his heart. This group was definitely very cunning, opponents of the same caliber were not to be underestimated.

Zhang Yuan also sized up these squids.

These creatures were fully armed, their faces utterly obscured, and communication between the two sides was via electromagnetic waves.

Despite this, Zhang Yuan saw through their intentions and said, "Leaders of the Apollo Civilization, we will build four carrier-level warships, merely empty shells, plus a series of supporting fleets—hundreds of medium-sized spaceships! This military force will possess some combat effectiveness..."

"You can order an assault at any time and then destroy these ship hulls!"

"That will be your military achievement!"

"As for the unmanned drones battling between us, we both don’t care how much damage there is, right?"

Four carrier-level spaceships, plus hundreds of medium-sized spaceships, a vast number of drones!

Al Planet Six was somewhat tempted, this military achievement too enormous to ignore.

However, if this matter were to be exposed, his reputation would be ruined instantly, so he couldn’t help but be cautious. How could he possibly trust the New Human Civilization for no reason?

Zhang Yuan continued to persuade, "Our War Star, still needs some time to complete the construction of its Curvature Engine..."

"You can order an assault at the last moment and then retreat on the pretext that the enemy forces exceeded expectations. Following that, we and our allies will all leave this place, ensuring your position remains secure. We won’t be blamed by the Alliance behind us, and you too can withdraw with dignity."

Al Planet Six inquired, "There are many civilizations watching from the outside, how will you disguise it? The intensity of the war is obvious at a glance."

"You must realize that based solely on the destroyed wreckage, external powers can discern whether these spaceships had combat strength or were just for show."

Zhang Yuan responded with a smile, "That is why, please, strive for peace for a few years and divert the attention of these external powers. They can’t possibly keep a close watch on us forever; it’s unlikely that only our region of space is experiencing conflict."

"Secondly, please use the highest yield antimatter bombs to destroy these forgeries as completely as possible... so there won’t be many remains."

"Moreover, our side can use the War Star as a covering unit, shielding the direct observation of other civilizations... Your Sovereign Civilization is the Walker, right? We can just choose an angle that is difficult for a Walker to observe, and there won’t be much of a problem."

Al Planet Six didn’t know what to say, neither confirming nor denying.

The other party had considered everything comprehensively.

The entire plan sounded very tempting, very alluring.

But there were many details to discuss...

For the moment, he was somewhat unsure.

"...For this operation, you also have to pay us 50 AmiBa Points. Constructing spaceship modules takes time and resources."

"Impossible!" Al Planet Six responded hastily, knowing that if this transaction came to light, he would never be able to clear his name!

The national treasury could easily be audited, and then even explaining to the Sovereign Civilization would be difficult.

"Then you need to give us some technology! We can’t possibly help you gain military achievements for nothing! Technology isn’t AmiBa Points; there shouldn’t be a problem, right?!" Zhang Yuan was brash, starting to extort.

This strategic extortion made all those in the know break out in cold sweat, as humans really were laying all their cards on the table, yet had to make the other side believe there were still cards hidden.

Al Planet Six found this insignificant creature called Zhang Yuan truly despicable, profoundly so.

If he gave away technology, and the other side widely publicized it, broadcasting this technology throughout the Universe, wouldn’t he be unable to clear his name even by jumping into the Yellow River?

At this moment, a voice came through his earpiece from a staff member.

"...Your Highness, assuming the New Human Civilization really has hidden allies, plus, if the hidden military force exceeds expectations, then retreating at that time would indeed not be a problem."

"Destroying a large number of disguised troops and turning it into military achievements will not only keep you from being held accountable, but your position will become even more secure! A fleet of four carrier-level ships, indeed, that’s a significant amount of military achievement! Your prestige will soar within the organization! If handled well, no one will know about this."

"Is that so..."

Al Planet Six was somewhat uncertain.

These staff members were Al Planet Six’s own private think tank, with assured loyalty since their entire families were tied to the cause, making it unlikely for them to be infiltrated by political enemies.

With such a large amount of military achievement, he could easily find any excuse, and with his status elevated, he could take the throne as the number one person in the civilization.

The most pressing issue now was whether these damned smaller biological creatures were reliable.

The plan was perfect, but what if these guys turned traitor immediately?

"... Even if they truly betray you, you can argue that it was just rumors deliberately spread by them. They won’t be able to bring you down in a short time, and it would, instead, increase the likelihood of war."

"You can threaten them that, should the plan be exposed, war will break out immediately. They probably don’t want to go to war, so the chances of them directly betraying you are very slim."

"What if they betray us just before they leave?"

"That’s not an issue, as long as you win a battle and have enough prestige internally and the public’s trust, you could take down your political enemies within a few months!"

"As long as you take down these political enemies, even if New Human Civilization eventually wants to betray you, it will just be some rumors added to the pile, which no one will believe. Would you believe rumors spread by the enemy? Of course not!"

These staff members were already planning further ahead, including deliberately creating some minor rumors, self-sabotaging to bolster the people’s resistance. They were too skilled at these things.

Al Planet Six muttered under his breath, "They’re also asking for 50 AmiBa Points! Or equivalent technology."

"That certainly can’t be given, every bit of the national treasury’s resources are strictly monitored..."

"You can only use your personal funds..."

"What?!" Al Planet Six almost burst with rage but quickly managed to contain his emotions and regain composure.

He was pondering the risks involved and the opportunities it presented.

AmiBa Points were a substantial sum for his personal funds, but compared to his burning ambitions... it seemed like nothing.

In his current position, climbing higher was difficult, but descending was easy, yet now he had this opportunity...

...

The negotiation soon turned into an unpredictable direction.

After negotiations that lasted for seven days and ultimately ended in "breakdown," Al Planet Six returned to his base frantically and then declared the need to research a "terrifying weapon capable of threatening War Star," which was really just a significant increase in the yield of antimatter.

Those with inside knowledge, however, each harbored their own thoughts, with both parties even arranging directional laser communication for covert conversations. Meaning, this audacious plan had already succeeded halfway.

Zhang Yuan looked at the newly acquired 50 AmiBa Points and let out a sigh of relief.

That guy had really forked over 50 AmiBa Points!

Damn... it’s so bizarre!

Then New Human Civilization provided a series of Extra Colors thesis explanations, allowing that guy to somewhat justify his actions back home and solidify his internal standing... After all, it was just some thesis explanations, nothing significant.

The main reason Zhang Yuan insisted on extorting 50 AmiBa Points from the other side was mainly for the transaction record and the transaction video.

While these holds might not necessarily be effective and would immediately subject humans to catastrophic retaliation if disclosed, they were still a small toy that could cause trouble for the other side...