interstellar fairy tale

The Deco galaxy fleet arrived at the site of the ruins of the Royce artificial celestial body in the former Republic of Seth after several cosmic space jumps.After being discarded, the artificial celestial body used to test Mars's new weapons left people's sight once again as Major General Edgar led the expedition fleet away.Except for a small number of maintenance personnel and garrison soldiers, there is no garrison fleet at all.

Therefore, Shangping saved a lot of trouble.

After several days of journey, Shang Ping led the Deco galaxy fleet to occupy the Royce artificial celestial body.Stepping off the flagship and stepping onto the rusty teleportation bridge, Shang Ping felt more like returning to a familiar place, even though he had never been here before.

Doing the math, he hasn't been away from the Muse galaxy for a long time, but it seems like a century has passed.

When did I start to feel sad for spring and autumn?This is not a good habit.

Perhaps because of the sudden emotion, Shang Ping felt a little tired.After a short stay, Shang Ping returned to the flagship.Order the entire fleet to take turns stationed in the Royce artificial celestial body for rest. After continuous space jumps, even clone soldiers cannot immediately go into battle. Everyone needs to rest.

After the flagship restarted the communication, Shangping finally received the continuous messages from Shangyu.However, this belated news did not bring much surprise to Shang Ping.

"There is no shortage of people who judge the situation. I should have expected it."

Turning off the communicator casually, Shang Ping summoned the staff officer, handed him a series of special communication codes, and then forgot about it.He didn't hope that his father's news would bring help. On the contrary, he was very reluctant to change his battle plan because of the "friend" in the news. He didn't want to waste time, it had nothing to do with laziness.No one likes a change in the middle of a planned event, and it is forced.

To Shang Ping's disappointment, on the second day after the fleet entered the Royce artificial celestial body to rest, a group of transport merchant ships loaded with a large number of energy stones arrived at the Royce artificial celestial body.They obviously control an extremely secret space route.Accompanying him was a person who was both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar to Shang Ping, who was also the "friend" that Shang Ping called.

"Book?"

Shang Ping was a little surprised that he could recognize him at a glance, and the memory deep in his mind came alive because of the appearance of the gray-haired boy.They participated in the actual combat exercise of the Kanon Military Fortress together, and participated in the actual combat exercise during the graduation period of the Madoff Military Academy as a junior. For Shangping and Ben at that time, they were all proud.Looking at it now, whether it is Shang Ping, or Ben, who was once hostile to Shang Ping, meeting at the Royce artificial celestial body, there is a sense of wonder and irony.

"long time no see."

Book?After Derich sat down on the sofa, Shang Ping said, "It's hard to believe that I will meet you here." Is this also a different kind of fate?Shang Ping swallowed these words in his throat.Even if Shang Ping didn't mean any irony, it's still not suitable to say this sentence in person.

In order to hide a little embarrassment, Shang Ping added another cube of sugar to the coffee, took a sip, and never raised the cup again, it was too sweet.

Compared with Shangping's ups and downs, Ben?Derich seemed much calmer, and he reintroduced himself to Shang Ping very naturally, not as a student who graduated from the Madoff Military Academy, but as a member of the Derich family.

"...There is nothing strange about this. The members of the Delic family have been imprinted with the word "betrayal" from the moment they were born, so you don't have to worry about it."

Shang Ping paused his hand, left the coffee cup, tapped on the table lightly, and said nonchalantly, "Derich?"

"Yes, the Derich family, a spy family that has served the upper echelons of Mars for generations. We have no nationality, no family, and no family. If necessary, we may not be able to walk with our relatives in an open and honest manner until death. Our own Relatives are dead, but they are still kept in the dark, and they are still loyal to their enemies! Isn’t it ridiculous?”

Shang Ping couldn't express his emotions, should he feel sad for Ben?Or pity him?I'm sorry, but he's really not sentimental to this point.In other words, how the Derich family lived has nothing to do with him. Of course, this cannot be said anyway.Therefore, Shang Ping still made an appropriate expression, at least to make the slightly excited Ben?Derich was able to calm down.He didn't come here to complain to himself about the unfair treatment of Derich, right?

Finally, Ben?Derich gradually regained his composure. The coffee was cold, but Ben still took a long gulp.There was no sugar or milk in the coffee, but Ben didn't seem to be able to taste the bitter taste at all.

"Sorry, I'm a little rude."

"It's okay." Shang Ping said, "Then, can you tell me your reason for coming?"

"Didn't you get the exact news from Governor Shang?"

"It's just a general idea. I want to know more details. Besides, you don't need to use honorifics for me. After all, we are also alumni."

"Okay." Ben?Derich sat up straight, and said seriously and seriously: "I am here this time to express the position of the Federation of Free Cities and the Republic of Seth. Once your fleet attacks the Muse Galaxy, the Federation of Free Cities and the Republic of Seth will I surrender to Your Excellency, and I hope that you will be lenient and not involve civilians in the flames of war. If you agree, I will tell you the secret route to the Muse and lead you the way."

Book?Derich did not pretend to be a peer as Shang Ping said, and his attitude was still very respectful. Shang Ping did not continue to correct him.

"Are you confident that you can represent the Federation of Free Cities and the Republic of Seth?" Shangping paused, and continued: "And, how can I believe that when I fight with the Mars Space Fleet, there will be no 'friends who defected' behind the battle?" ’? It’s easier for me to cut off the source of danger in the first place than to let this uncertainty exist, isn’t it?”

Book?Derich took a deep breath, took out a paper document from his jacket pocket, and sent it to the business plane.As expected of a member of the spy family, when I unfolded the document that was only half the size of a palm, I found that every crease cleverly avoided the text, and would not damage the document due to the folded paper. Content has any effect.

This document contains Aijia, the actual power holder of the Federation of Free Cities?The autographs of Derich and Liu Xi, President of the Republic of Seth.Aika?It is not surprising that Derich's signature has the signatures of all the city lords of the Federation of Free Cities.It is worth mentioning that under Liu Xi's signature, there are even the signatures and seals of several senior officers of the Space Fleet of the Republic of Seth.

After reading it carefully, Shang Ping's brown eyes flashed a light, he put down the document, and then said: "Here, there is no seal of Marshal Helu, Commander-in-Chief of the Space Fleet of the Republic of Seth."

This seems to be a problem, but it is not a problem.But Shang Ping's tone became indifferent and full of wariness, and his deep eyes fell on Ben?On Derich's face, Ben involuntarily straightened his back, couldn't help turning pale, and maintained his composure.

"You know, some stubborn guys will not accept well-intentioned persuasion. If they can't change their minds, there is no need for them to exist. Therefore, whether Marshal Helu's seal appears or not is not a big problem. "

Shang Ping smiled slightly, and the gentle smile made Ben?Derich felt that the tense atmosphere just now was just his illusion.

"Well, maybe accepting your 'help' will indeed save you a lot of trouble. And I will also repay your kindness."

As soon as Shang Ping's words came out, Ben?Derich secretly heaved a sigh of relief, the black-haired commander in front of him was completely different from the boy he remembered.

15 minutes later, Sid?Major Hall, Major Ludan, Chad?Major Mace and several officers walked into the flagship meeting room one after another. Shang Ping introduced Ben to the officers?After Derich and explained the purpose of Ben's visit, Major Lu Dan, who was beyond everyone's expectations, was the first to raise doubts.

"He's a spy!"

Imperial soldiers don't like such people and don't trust them.Especially Major Lu Dan, who was born in the Imperial Guard, in his inherent understanding, spies are cunning and fickle, and cannot be trusted.What's more, it's about a galaxy.

"Your Excellency, if your distrust of me is due to my identity, then I can assure you that it is precisely because of my identity that I am more trustworthy!"

"Anyone can say beautiful words!"

"True, but, this is definitely not what you can imagine! My mother, my father, all died because of the planetary regime I once served! I didn't realize how much I was until my sister told me everything How stupid and pathetic! Even before this, I had been spying on my sister without knowing it!"

"Your sister?"

"Yes." Ben?Delic looked straight into Major Lu Dan's long and narrow eyes without fear, "My name is Ben Derich, my sister, and she is the current ruler of the Federation of Free Cities, Aika Derich!"

There was a brief silence in the conference room.Shang Ping coughed lightly, looked around everyone, and said, "So, are there any other questions?"

Muse Galaxy, Republic of Seth

Standing in front of the heart of the water capital, the government office building in the capital of the Republic of Seth, two distinct armies are confronting each other with swords drawn.Marshal Helu, Commander-in-Chief of the Space Fleet of the Republic of Seth, Ang Zang's body stood on the armed aircraft with a hideous muzzle, glaring at President Liu Xi who was guarding behind the soldiers not far ahead.

Compared with Marshal Helu's rage, Liu Xi looked calm and relaxed. He even smiled and waved to the reporters who were blocked by layers of troops around the army.In contrast to the two, people who don't know the truth will always involuntarily favor the young and handsome president in terms of perception.As for Marshal Helu, there was only an impression of a menacing warrior.

This confrontation lasted for several hours, from Marshal Helu suddenly led troops to surround the heart of the water capital, to the appearance of President Liu Xi, the two sides began to confront each other, making many people in Seth recall the Xie Sha incident a few years ago involuntarily , The era of President Xie Sha, who appeared and fell like a meteor, is still fresh in people's memory.It was Xie Sha's suicide that brought Liu Xi to the public. Now, is the scene from that year repeated?

This sudden confrontation not only caused an uproar in the Republic of Seth, but the Federation of Mars and Liberty City also got news.For Liu Xi, who was aggressive before but is now in trouble, Martin, the chief executive officer of Mars, maintained a gloating attitude, but in the status of an alliance, he sent a telegram calling for calmness on both sides, while David South Thinking more, why did Marshal Helu suddenly draw his sword at Liu Xi?Aika?Derich remained silent on the sudden turn of events.

Time passed by in a hurry, and when the big clock on the top floor of the heart of the water city rang again, a burst of orderly and heavy footsteps broke the balance between the two sides.Of the thirteen fleet commanders under Marshal Helu, except for the three who had been loyal to him, seven of them led the soldiers to surround Marshal Helu and stood firmly on the side of President Liu Xi. , the remaining three people who waited and watched did not pose any threat at all.

Marshal Helu was so angry that blue veins popped up on his forehead. He pointed the laser gun at Liu Xi fiercely, but Liu Xi pushed away the tense guards with a smile, stepped forward a few steps, looked directly at Marshal Helu, and said, "Marshal, you lost."

"Ha!" Marshal Helu let out a short laugh, his voice distorted by anger like a blade rubbing against the shell of a warship, "Liu Xi, and you! You have betrayed your own country, your own planet, your own galaxy! You will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history!"

Marshal Helu's words caused an uproar among those who didn't know the truth, but Liu Xi didn't care, "Marshal, have you ever heard a saying in the Earth Age, 'The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit'. History is always determined by the winners. Written. Maybe you think I'm evil, and I don't think I'm righteous, but I don't think I'm wrong. Instead of waiting until life and death are decided by others, I will do everything I can to take the initiative into my own hands In your hands, to protect the innocent civilians on this planet! You only consider the honor of soldiers, and I consider my responsibilities more.”

"Excuse!"

"Perhaps. However, there is hope only when you are alive. Instead of paying for your own mistakes, why not give up some superficial things and strive for greater benefits?"

"Shameless! You are making up excuses for your own betrayal and betrayal!"

"Indeed, in your eyes, I am a dirty and shameless politician, but I must protect the people on this planet! What's more, what will happen to the Muse galaxy is nothing more than the fact that the people on Earth occupied the Muse a thousand years ago." It’s just a replay of the events in the galaxy. It’s just that the people on Earth were the victors at that time, but now...the disappearance of the long-distance fleet doesn’t make you understand?”

Liu Xi smiled and shook his head, not intending to continue talking.The soldiers surrounded by Marshal Helu were surrounded by an army several times larger, and they had no chance of winning.

The standoff, which had lasted a full day, came to an end with Marshal Helu's army disarmed.That night, Liu Xi, President of the Republic of Seth, delivered a speech, announcing that the Republic of Seth would dissolve its alliance with Mars and form an alliance with the Free City Federation.