This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 344 - 186 The True Purpose of the United Fleet Shadow Concealment Star Thief

Chapter 344: Chapter 186 The True Purpose of the United Fleet Shadow Concealment Star Thief

After pondering for a moment, Li Ming asked again, "Is Asimara commanding?"

Feder nodded, "The United Fleet has appointed Asimara as the chief commander, with my father Prince Bai Jiang as the deputy commander, assembling fleets from thirty-two civilizations."

"They’re all acquaintances," Li Ming couldn’t help but sigh. "Are you going to mix in for some military honors?"

Feder’s expression darkened, "My military theory scores were perfect, what do you mean ’mix in for military honors’?"

Military honors were the most valuable and easily led to exceptional promotions.

However, the Silver Star Cluster had been calm in recent years, almost free of any large-scale wars, making it difficult to earn military honors.

Perhaps feeling guilty, he further added, "This time, taking the opportunity to launch a campaign against the Torch Organization, indeed many people want to join the United Fleet to snag some achievements."

"But I’m different from them; I have command experience."

Upon hearing this, Li Ming didn’t argue but responded noncommittally, "Mm-hmm..."

Seeing Li Ming’s perfunctory attitude, Feder felt gloomy and couldn’t help saying, "I’m not joking with you, my sandbox simulation results have been in the top three for the past three terms."

Although he was young, Feder seldom had a competitive spirit, even in front of royal peers like Isus, who were more outstanding than him; he rarely tried to prove anything in their presence.

Because the resources they could mobilize were indeed more than his, their superiority was to be expected.

But facing Li Ming, it was different; this kid was exceptionally gifted, and Feder, always feeling overshadowed, was keen to regain some pride and not be underestimated.

"Impressive, impressive..." Li Ming nodded and then asked, "How much longer will it take the United Fleet to reach the Land of Stars?"

Feder shook his head irritably. "I don’t know."

Facing Li Ming’s calm eyes, Feder instinctively dodged, then forced himself to stand up straight, "I really don’t know. The United Fleet’s target isn’t to wipe out the Land of Stars; the target is the Torch Organization."

"And now, there’s no reliable intelligence proving that the Torch Organization’s headquarters is in the Land of Stars."

"What’s known is control over several of the Torch Organization’s peripheral bases, definitely needing to sweep those bases first, demonstrating power over the Silver Star Cluster, and only after it’s certain the headquarters can’t be found, they will head to the Land of Stars."

Li Ming looked thoughtful. The United Fleet’s target was the Torch Organization, more precisely, to rectify the damage the Torch Organization had caused the Yitelan Civilization.

This fleet obviously needed to show off its might for a long time, completing military, strategic, and political objectives all in one go.

"By the way, the Torch Organization has recently been in contact with a Mechanic, seemingly to craft something. You might be able to start from here to locate the Torch Organization’s headquarters," Li Ming mentioned this indifferently, not minding causing some trouble for the Torch Organization.

"We also know about this," Feder’s eyes flickered as he sighed. "However, the Mechanics approached by the Torch Organization aren’t from the Silver Star Cluster, so it’s difficult for us to demand their cooperation."

Li Ming thought for a moment, then asked, "Can I confirm that one Mechanic was invited and is currently in the Land of Stars; do you want to make contact with him?"

"Oh?" Feder perked up, "Who?"

"Jesaya..." Li Ming released a name, and Feder seemed familiar with it, immediately responding, "The Silver Comet, the Fire-Bathed Knight, the Mechanic--Jesaya?"

Li Ming had a moment of confusion, what was this, such a long string of titles?

"He actually accepted the invitation from the Torch Organization." Feder obviously didn’t know this, and frowned, "In addition to him, the Torch has already invited three Mechanics, what exactly are they planning to do?"

"Ah..." Feder sighed again. "You might not know, the reason Jesaya turned to mechanical transformation is because of us."

"The fire-bathed Knight was bathed in our Yitelan fire, and contacting him is basically impossible."

As he said this, he quickly glanced at Li Ming, "To pinpoint the Torch Organization’s headquarters is very difficult unless there is cooperation both inside and outside from the Mechanics."

"The Torch Organization is also coveting you, they are our common enemy."

Li Ming narrowed his eyes, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Your teacher? The Mechanic who was invited, did he accept?" Feder asked tentatively.

Li Ming chuckled, "So that’s your angle. I won’t hide it from you; my teacher indeed received an invitation but had no interest in being involved with the Torch Organization and declined."

"Declined?" Feder was somewhat shocked and couldn’t help but exclaim, "It seems your mechanic teacher is quite influential, even ignoring the Ascender Relics."

Ascender Relics?

A thought flashed in Li Ming’s mind. Was Feder suggesting that the invited Mechanics could have access to Ascender Relics?

The Torch Organization wouldn’t be so kind as to share for free.

They needed what the Mechanics created, perhaps key to entering the relics. Li Ming speculated, thinking deeply as to why so many Mechanics could be attracted.

If that was the case... Just like that beam that had just struck the planet, it too seemed to smash into Li Ming’s mind, his eyes flashed with a sharp light,

"This big fuss by your United Fleet, is it really just for the Torch Organization?"

Feder’s face tightened, then he quickly composed himself, "What do you mean?"

Li Ming stared intently at Feder: "You aren’t by any chance using the entire power of the Silver Star Cluster to help you acquire Ascender Relics, are you?"

Feder cursed silently, how had this bastard guessed again.

"What a great scheme," Li Ming affirmed, growing more certain of his guess.