Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start
Chapter 264 - 172: The Decision That Changed History_2

Chapter 264: Chapter 172: The Decision That Changed History_2

They’ve been together for ages, so there’s no need for unnecessary words.

Shen Shi took Ai Xin’Er to the room to deepen their relationship.

Only Iwen was left staring blankly in the living room.

After a long while, Iwen snapped back to reality and turned to look at the kitchen.

The food... is burnt.

...

After this, Shen Shi’s life became busy once again.

He not only had to continue visiting Future Line One to learn combat knowledge and Primordial Energy Technology from Gong Chu but also had to visit the shop in Future Line Two for a weekly unified transaction and replenishment of antiques, while also monitoring fleet training and the progress of trap setup.

Although, to be honest, he no longer took the Warren Battleship seriously.

But, for the other human commanders and soldiers, this remained a critical battle, concerning the fate of humanity.

Until eighteen days later, Iwen finally completed the installation of all devices.

Especially the Teleportation Shielding Device.

Shen Shi even attempted a fast short-distance double teleportation to ensure the Teleportation Shielding Device usage remained undetected by the Daike People.

Now, the war is about to begin.

This is a war where everything is ready; even the east wind has arrived, leaving no deficits.

Once again, he convened all fleet commanders in the consciousness-link network.

"The traps have been set. Next, gradually escort the construction personnel to safe areas. Yawei, this task is yours."

"Yes!" Yawei responded in a deep voice, yet somewhat subdued.

He knew that this task was the easiest and likely wouldn’t involve engaging with enemy forces, maybe only encountering small groups of fleeing enemies, but given their technology, avoiding combat during escort was not an issue.

The reason for such an arrangement only indicated that, in the Commander-in-Chief’s heart, he or his soldiers were deemed the weakest in strength.

Determined, he promised to intensify training once he returned!

Those soldiers had really become lax!

"Harold, lead your troops to hold the line here. Zhuang Wenbin, haven’t you been demanding to tackle the toughest place? This area is yours; the enemy’s numbers are at least thirty times yours. However, your task is to completely rout the enemy!" Shen Shi continued to assign tasks.

"Understood! I promise to complete the task!" Zhuang Wenbin loudly responded.

"Completing the task is essential since your traps are of the highest quality! However, it’s crucial to focus on the capture ratio and battle damage ratio! I won’t put specific limits on you, but remember, although there’s no order, I have a personal standard!" Shen Shi said.

"Yes!" Zhuang Wenbin replied loudly, "It definitely won’t meet the Commander-in-Chief’s expectations."

Shen Shi said nothing more to him.

Actually, this war in this new Future Line has a detailed introduction and analysis.

Although Shen Shi currently doesn’t have high-level access to the information database, considering Blue Star has never been breached, even the highest classified information from the past is now accessible three thousand years later, thus Shen Shi was well aware of the war outcomes.

He had even made many optimizations.

The results would only be better, not worse.

After assigning everyone’s tasks, Shen Shi addressed them uniformly, "I will have Chen Feng pilot and command the Wogte in combat, coordinating this war. I will give him secondary command authority; your received tasks are primary orders."

When this sentence was uttered, quite a few people were startled.

Because the conveyed message in their consciousness was very clear.

Shen Shi would not directly command this battle!

"No need to be surprised." Shen Shi seemed to read their emotions, transmitting a calm sentiment to each one, "Once, the Warren Fleet brought fear to you and all humanity. However, you should understand, the Warren Fleet is merely the weakest and lowest-level enemy within the Mude System; my focus has never been on the Warren Fleet."

"..." Everyone was silent.

But they actually understood Shen Shi’s meaning.

After all, from the Planet Fortress, to the current warships, and this series of powerful trap devices, not just the Commander-in-Chief but even them, were confident in defeating the Warren Fleet!

Thinking back to the initial fear upon learning about the Warren Fleet.

It seemed unbelievable.

And all of this was brought by the Commander-in-Chief.

But they also profoundly understood, in this war, the greatest threat to humanity, might not have been the Warren Fleet from the beginning, and what truly concerned the Chief Commander wasn’t the Warren Fleet they were about to face.

It was a far stronger enemy, a genuinely terrifying threat!

——Daike Civilization!

Even the not-yet-demolished Warren Civilization was only an E-level civilization, stand no chance against Daike Civilization’s baseless attack.

Simply from the civilizations’ tier, the comparison is clear.

One is C-level, the other is merely E-level.

And facing such a truly fearsome enemy, humanity could only rely on the Commander-in-Chief.

"Commander-in-Chief, could it be you are going to deal with the Daike People?" a general finally couldn’t hold back and asked.

"Of course." Shen Shi replied without hesitation, "The efforts I put in, the hardships endured to acquire the new warship, are for the Daike Base. I am sure, if the Warren seeks assistance from the Daike Base, the Daike People are bound to act. Hence, I plan to strike first! If successful, not only will it reduce your sacrifices, but also earn our Human Civilization more precious development time!"

In the history of Future Line, Shen Shi didn’t take initiative but waited until the Daike Battleships appeared on the battlefield before launching a fierce attack.

Shen Shi knew the reason.

Originally, the Iwen’s teleportation shielding device wasn’t advanced; proactively attacking had high chances of exposure, threatening Blue Star’s safety.

Daike Battleships could directly teleport to Blue Star.

But now it’s different.

Now equipped with a Teleportation Shielding Device, Shen Shi could silently bypass several nodes to reach the Daike Base with the highest battleship count. Capturing this base might even delay the genuine discovery of Blue Star by Daike Civilization for some time.

Even if it’s only a hundred, or several decades, it’s extremely precious.

Fighting for civilization, working tirelessly until death, this Sage Saint-like life is commendable, but if possible, Shen Shi hopes for Human Civilization to grow stronger and better.

Even the strongest C-level civilization isn’t enough to satisfy Shen Shi’s ambition.

Nor does it match the prestige of treasures like the Time Crystal.

Thus, he again decided to change the course of history.

The rest felt Shen Shi’s determination.

"Commander-in-Chief, I wish to accompany you!" The reaction from one general was quite intense, "I’m a warrior; I can’t let the Commander-in-Chief go to the most dangerous battlefield alone!"

"Don’t worry, I am confident." Shen Shi said bluntly, "Besides, your command capabilities are acceptable, but as warriors, you are too weak!"

"..."

Many remained silent, but their bodies clenched their fists tightly.

"I have never doubted your future, and I believe, I will see the day you take the mantle from me, but for now, your weakness remains a fact, and you don’t need any false comfort." Shen Shi’s consciousness transmitted again, "Thus, the most critical part of this war can only rely on me. I will endeavor to win developmental time for you and all humanity, which is what I’ve always been doing."

Compared to the beginning, now Shen Shi gained more satisfaction in doing these things.

And it’s not merely to fulfill his life pursuits.

For he indeed saw such a future, saw the day he accomplished his goals and retreated, while these people before him, and the entire Human Civilization, took the mantle from his hands and began to shoulder the future path of civilization.