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Chapter 553 - 290 Connet’s Awakening Coordinates in Hand_2

Chapter 553: Chapter 290 Connet’s Awakening Coordinates in Hand_2

Everyone fell silent as Pier cautiously explained, "Six hours after the United Fleet departed from the Land of Stars, they shook off a large number of scout ships and suddenly disappeared."

"On the Black Hole Network, various parties are in chaos, and now no one knows where the United Fleet has gone."

Li Ming was surprised, Asimara really has some tricks, being able to shake everyone off.

Fortunately, they have Connet on their side, otherwise they might not even get a sip of soup.

However, he also doesn’t know the specific situation of the Core Relics, and if it’s too late, Asimara might have already succeeded.

Just as he was thinking, the Star Ring on his arm vibrated slightly, and a page popped up, causing him to raise his eyebrows, "Connet?"

Ding-dong!

Soon after, there was a knock on the door, Connet opened the room door, and standing outside was Azure Dragon.

"Please come in." Connet stepped aside to let him in.

Li Ming looked around cautiously.

Connet’s sudden invitation had made him somewhat wary.

"What would you like to drink?" Connet walked over to the displayed liquor cabinet and asked calmly.

"I won’t drink, I’m afraid you might poison it." Li Ming sat at the metal round table.

Connet’s expression paused momentarily before he sat down across from Li Ming, fell silent for a moment, and then suddenly sighed, "I can give you the complete coordinates."

"Uh?" Li Ming was taken aback, totally not expecting Connet to say something like this. He looked him up and down but did not respond.

Connet continued speaking on his own, "I’ve thought it over. I don’t want to continue being your enemy. This matter involves too many people and things, it’s way beyond what the Torch Organization can handle."

"So, I will give you the complete coordinates."

"Uh..." Li Ming blinked, it sounded quite reasonable.

Essentially, it was true as well; the Torch Organization really didn’t have the qualifications to continue playing, what surprised him was that Connet seemed to have realized this point and could even put aside his grudge.

Of course, he didn’t completely trust him, but Connet immediately added, "Don’t worry, I will accompany you to verify the authenticity of the coordinates, but the other members of the Torch Organization will need to leave, as they are of no use to you anyway."

So proactive... Li Ming mused, "Letting the others leave isn’t a problem."

Average members of the Torch Organization didn’t know much, so their leaving didn’t matter.

"There’s another request," Connet hesitated, "If one day the Torch Organization faces the risk of annihilation, and if I seek your help, I hope you can lend a hand."

"Ah?" Li Ming was momentarily stunned, his expression bizarre, "Me, help the Torch Organization? Are you sure?"

But seeing Connet’s solemn expression, Li Ming helplessly spread his hands: "I can agree, but there’s no way to verify this, right?"

Connet added, "It’s just a request, whether you agree or not doesn’t matter and will not interfere with my decision to give you the coordinates."

This... Li Ming felt as if he was meeting Connet for the first time, his expression unreadable, "Are you... okay? Those things before?"

Connet shook his head, his demeanor calm, "It no longer matters, I’m not just me, and I can’t focus solely on my own emotions."

Li Ming felt a sense of newfound respect, and after pondering for a moment said,

"No problem, you give me the coordinates, and I can unilaterally waive any grievances with you, but of course, if anyone from your side provokes me later, don’t blame me then."

Connet did not hesitate and directly opened the smart terminal, transmitting a string of coordinates through the internal network.

"Also, there’s another thing, these coordinates, actually were sold to me by a well-respected information merchant after I attacked Asimara’s lab last time, for five hundred million Star Coins."

Connet couldn’t help but say, "Initially, I thought these coordinates were not so precious, but only now do I realize, the most valuable thing indeed is these coordinates."

Li Ming’s gaze narrowed... Information merchant?

He recalled what Monroe had told him.

Looking down at the coordinates on the screen, he suddenly thought of Asimara, and how this plan might turn tricky.

Had he known he could get the coordinates from Connet, there would be no need to provoke Asimara, he could have just sneaked there.

But also, it might not be true; if not for the provocation from Asimara, Connet might not have made up his mind so quickly.

Having obtained the coordinates, Li Ming left satisfied, while Connet’s gaze scattered, endlessly tapping on the metal table.

A few minutes later, Ted arrived, quietly called out "Leader" but didn’t get any response, standing beside him feeling perplexed.

After a while, Pier arrived, along with a few other senior officials.

"Ted..." It seems everyone is here, Connet tapped on the table.

"Here..." Ted unconsciously straightened his body.

"From today onwards, you are the leader of the Torch Organization." Connet said calmly.

"Is... huh?" Ted first nodded subconsciously, then his face filled with confusion and astonishment: "Leader?"

The others were also stunned.

"Yes, Pier..." Connet looked over, hesitated and said: "As the Assistant, support Ted, Ars, you take over Fernand’s position..."

"Leader... wait..." Ted couldn’t help but interrupt, this kind of scenario that seemed like passing on matters made him very uneasy.

"Aren’t you still alive?"

"I am alive now, but may not be later." Connet shook his head, "Now you can leave here and return to the main base..."

"Is it Azure Dragon!?" Ted gritted his teeth: "We won’t leave, we might as well fight him!"

"Fight?" Connet frowned, "What will you fight with? What right do you have to fight?"

Ted’s face turned red.

Connet continued: "I have reconciled with him, or more accurately, the Torch Organization has reconciled with him, henceforth don’t harbor any hatred towards him."

Ah?

Everyone was stunned again, reconciled?

Connet said gravely: "Remember what our purpose is, we are the Torch Organization, to ignite the fire of change, our goal is Yitelan Civilization, not Azure Dragon!"

The people looked at each other, still feeling bewildered, but the word ’reconciliation’ somehow also brought a sigh of relief from the bottom of their hearts.

"You all can go out first." Connet waved his hand, leaving Ted behind, then he opened the smart terminal and logged into the backend of the Black Hole Network.

Ted instinctively turned his head, while Connet said: "Watch and remember."

Ted took a deep breath, then turned his head back, staring at each letter.

"This account is passed down from leader to leader, it holds no wealth, the most important thing being the connections..." Connet opened the contact page, introducing one by one:

"Radiant Saint-- Wendell, he is one of the leaders of the Holy Revolution Army, more than two hundred years ago..."

"... "

"Iron-Blooded Head—Netschimer, he is the leader of the Sangniya Civilization, an advanced civilization adjacent to the Silver Star Cluster in the Basakul Star Cluster, sixteen years ago we helped him resolve a trouble, in about two years, he will provide you with a Level A Genetic Seed."

"..."

Right then, a friend request popped up in the backend, from a user with a default black avatar.

Connet paused for a moment, and then updated the note—(suspected) Casting Star Mechanic—Azure Dragon.

"Azure Dragon, there is a high chance he is a Casting Star Mechanic. I exchanged a Core Relic coordinate for his possible intervention."

Connet narrated calmly: "If you face an existential crisis, you may try to ask for his help, but don’t hold too much hope."

Connet stared solemnly at him: "The most crucial point is, forget the past conflicts."

Ted’s gaze flickered, silently clenching his fist, inexplicably, he felt a shift in his mindset.

It seemed like the previous conflicts weren’t important anymore, nor was the coercion by Azure Dragon.

The continuation of the organization is what’s most important, for this, everything else could be sacrificed.

Is this what it means... to be a leader?

"I understand," he said gravely.

...

Although the specific coordinates were obtained, the fleet temporarily stopped.

In the narrow metal corridor, all the crew members were hastily packing their bags.

As per the agreement between Li Ming and Connet, all other warships would leave, leaving only this main warship and the necessary operating staff.