black queen hypothesis

"Is Pitatus Pirates at Cape Sounion secretly supported by Governor Norma?"

"Most of the pirates' looting is aimed at the Federation. Are you sure this matter has nothing to do with the Empire?"

"For such a large-scale joint operation between the Federation and the Empire, the Empire even dispatched Grandes-class ships. Why was there no news before?"

At the emergency press conference, facing the torrent of questions, Debicki only felt a headache. "Then let me repeat it briefly. The former governor of Giant, Norma, secretly supported the pirate forces with the intention of seeking huge self-interest. In order to eradicate the cancer, the Federation and the Empire planned this raid, and the operation was very successful. The relevant investigation is in progress, and we will follow up in detail It will be announced successively.”

Before the words fell, Debicki hurriedly left the holographic projection area of ​​the simultaneous broadcast, and he couldn't wait. "Your Majesty," he helplessly turned to Vilas, who was watching, almost unable to restrain the urge to sigh, "this news seems too big."

This is true.The public’s perception of the bilateral relationship between the Empire and the Federation is only limited to the fact that the peace agreement has just been signed, but now they have unexpectedly launched a joint operation; not to mention digesting that the Pitatus pirates were secretly supported by a certain governor of the empire, and this governor also ruled over the world at the same time. Such news from the Empire and the Federation.

Vilas looked at Silvio, who was communicating with the federal cabinet not far away, before answering: "This big news is better than other big news."

Debicki opened his mouth slightly, but could only nod.They seized the key opportunity, and it was indeed better than Norma announcing the news of the rebellion first. "Then what are we going to do next?" He straightened his expression and became more serious.

Villars looked around.All the senior generals who participated in this operation were by his side, including several action team leaders who were safely withdrawn in time.The Senta star self-destructed and collapsed, but fortunately they did not suffer additional casualties. "We destroyed the core, which is something to celebrate," he said, with affirmation, "but on the other hand, it made it harder for us to collect evidence."

"We have completely surrounded Senta, and we haven't detected any abnormalities in the surrounding area so far." Debicki said immediately, "Smitz is probably really acting alone this time, and the other pirates may not know that he is here. Since So, I believe there must be something we need in Cape Sounion."

The commander of the information carrier nodded upon hearing this. "That's right, Your Majesty. From our character profile analysis, although Smitz has an arrogant personality, he is by no means a person who is ready to die. As long as he has the slightest disobedience to Norma, he will definitely stay in what he thinks is safe." The evidence left behind against Norma."

"Crystal Palace." Vilas immediately thought of that extravagant palace. "As far as the level of defense is concerned, it should be there." He paused and asked again: "Can you locate the pirate spaceship in time?"

"It was difficult before, but it's different now." Speaking of this, the commander's eyes sparkled.He turned sideways, motioning for everyone to look at a row of matter floating in a hemispherical vacuum vessel. "We have obtained the latest samples of biofluid materials from Senta. As long as they are characterized, it will be a matter of time to locate the pirates!"

"Speaking of which," Anubis, who has always been quiet, also said, "Those experimental subjects should also be useful."

Everyone's expressions instantly became extremely serious.

Interstellar law strictly prohibits any non-scientific research purposes of human body modification, and the research on sentinel guides needs to be submitted to a public vote, which involves a lot of stakeholders, and the process is cumbersome and troublesome, and it is impossible to do it.Relying on the technological advantages of the Giant Galaxy, Norma intends to mass-produce Dark Sentinels above A-level and put them into war, which neither the Empire nor the Federation will allow.

This time, although the time was tight, the Anubis guards still managed to bring out some Dark Sentinel subjects, including Schmitz who was still unconscious - Vilas had already arranged it before going to see Norma.

"It is indeed strong evidence." Vilas nodded slightly, and asked again: "Can they still wake up?"

Several people look at me and I look at you, but they don't know the answer.

It was Debicki who first proposed the idea: "Give them to the Academy of Sciences, and then..."

Vilas pondered for a moment.Those experimental subjects are evidence on the one hand, and hot potatoes on the other.If the empire has been holding them, it will inevitably be suspected of wanting to use Norma's illegal achievements. "When will the people from the Academy of Sciences arrive?"

The artificial intelligence of the information mothership immediately replied: "No more than half an interstellar time, Your Majesty."

Vilas nodded again. "Tell them they only have half the time to go back."

Although this sentence is short, the meaning behind it is very amazing.Anubis widened his eyes slightly, he was keenly aware of something: "Are we going to lose a ship?"

"That would be an accident." Vilas glanced at him, his eyes and tone were calm.

Everyone else understood from this look.Although Norma is dead, he has already caused many troubles for the empire, such as interstellar pirates and body modification.The pressure of public opinion is already obvious, they cannot make this pressure into a substantive means, the best way is to prevent those experimental subjects from landing on any imperial planet.

"Do you need to inform the Federation, Your Majesty?" asked Foreign Secretary Beckinsale.She had been listening to the meeting on the backup channel and spoke for the first time.

"Go ahead," Vilas agreed.Although Silvio already knew it, the necessary procedures cannot be ignored.Originally, Silvio joined without authorization, and if he didn't find out later, he estimated that the federal cabinet would cause a lot of quarrel.

Beckinsale seemed to read Vilas' thoughts, and went offline after agreeing.Hearing her last chuckle, several ministers looked at each other carefully, as if they didn't know that the emperor had bound sentries, whether that sentry was the federal president.

The meeting came to an end and everyone got busy.Vilas strolled across the deck and the crowd to the staging room.Those experimental subjects were all placed in the airtight bed cabin covered with white cloth, and the monitoring instruments beside them were ticking.

"It's a matter of time before they die."

Suddenly a voice sounded from behind, and Vilas looked back.Silvio, who had been standing by the door, was now coming towards him. "Are you done with your work?"

Sivio nodded slightly. "We're going to form a special fleet to join you. Considering that the pirates still have bio-fluid spaceships, this is necessary." He thought for a while, and then added with some hesitation: "It's probably Heathcote who is in charge."

Thinking of the temper tantrum of the commander of the Federal Special Operations Forces, Vilas instantly understood where Silvio's rare hesitation came from. "I see," he said with a smile. "I'll tell Debicki to be careful."

The two looked at each other, and they both saw a little helplessness on the other's face.Bilateral relations still need time to adjust, and they all know it.

"You just said that death is a matter of time?" Vilas consciously changed the topic back to the previous one.

"That's right," Silvio said, his eyes naturally falling on Smitz, "Their guide is dead, and they won't live long no matter what."

Vilas sighed softly. "Norma did take out most of their 'weaknesses,'" he shook his head, "but left the deadliest one."

"Because in fact Norma only wants to free himself from the shackles of the so-called guide." Silvio said, and went to see Vilas again, "I guess he has no spontaneous fusion fever."

"Eighty percent." Vilas basically agreed. "But let me tell you, at his age, it won't be long before the bonding fever goes away on its own."

Whether it is a sentinel or a guide, they all have a prime of life just like ordinary people.During this period, their abilities are at the peak of their lives, and the corresponding defects will become more obvious-provided that combined fever or mental restlessness are really defects.The older you get, the closer you are to ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Vilas remembered another thing. "You are completely opposite to Norma in this regard." He looked at Silvio with a smile on his lips, "I was always thinking, why did you accept it without any struggle? Get rid of me, you are the real Dark Sentinel, Isn't it?"

"Actually, I still struggled." Silvio looked deeply into Vilas' eyes.

Vilas raised an eyebrow curiously. "Yeah?"

"But it's obviously useless." Sylvio continued to state, with a flat tone, and did not intend to explain how the turning point of his central road process was at all.

Standing up solemnly... Vilas burst out laughing.

But Silvio didn't let Vilas seize this great opportunity to laugh at him. "Now it's time to settle the matter between the two of us." He said without doubt, "According to what your defense minister said, you were only in charge of the rear? Then you still brought neutralizers on your body in advance?"

Vilas knew that he would be punished by Qiuhou.At this time, if you don't admit it, you will be asking for trouble, he said helplessly: "I really planned to do it myself."

Silvio's expression suddenly became very dangerous.Vilas guessed that there must be something like "Do you remember that you are my guide, and the sentinel should protect his guide?" He wanted to explain quickly, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the door. A few people who didn't retreat, with embarrassment written all over their faces - the researchers of the Imperial Academy of Sciences arrived.

"Come in," he could only say, and at the same time, he was very suspicious that Silvio wanted to be seen to admit his mistake, so that he could remember better—he didn't believe that a top sentinel couldn't find someone approaching—"We Go out and talk."

The two returned to the main bridge.The ship has already begun to return to Sils Maria, and the panoramic porthole is peaceful, and the galaxy is vast.Silvio pursued the victory, and finally obtained Vilas's oath with satisfaction that he would never act independently again.

"You keep what you say." Silvio emphasized, seeing Vilas nodding, he changed the subject, "So where are you going to send me this time?"

"I want to go back to the Federation, huh?" Vilas asked back.

Hearing that the tone was wrong, Sylvio was surprised. "how……"

"I won't leave when I send you away," Vilas said teasingly, and the vast starlight fell on his blue eyes, shining brightly, "Do you think you can still leave now?"