Warp 7, this was the maximum speed that the Order Association Fleet could achieve, and the warships that provided this speed were precisely those of the Gigite civilization of the water porpoises targeted by the Teizene. Other warships of the Order Association Fleet were effectively freeloading off the warp bubble of the Gigite civilization.
At this mont, Samalou and the other representatives of the Gigite civilization wished they could suddenly break through warp technology, achieving speeds a thousandfold faster than light, and imdiately return to their mother planet to stop the Teizene invasion.
"Eighty-two years ago, one of our contractor spaceships was attacked by a Teizene pirate ship in the Primordial Darkness Star Region, and more than half of the over six hundred fellow beings on board were eaten on the spot by the Teizene, while the rest beca their slaves. This was the main reason why our Gigite civilization joined the Order Association and chose to fight the Teizene. We originally thought, being so far away from the Teizene's ho base of the Box Star Territory, that we wouldn't be affected or face retaliation, but now our planet has encountered such a crisis," lanted Samalou to General Caesar.
Caesar didn't have anything comforting to say to the middle-aged water porpoise, he could only endeavor to say, "There won't be an issue, the Teizene have undertaken a lengthy expedition, and moreover, this ti we've assembled so many of the Order Association's elite warships, we will certainly be able to save Gigite Star from its peril."
Samalou could only nod, "I hope so."
Not all universe civilizations possess a strong tendency for colonization and expansion; the Gigite civilization is one that is very ho-loving. Water porpoises like to live by the fresh water shores, and the salinity of the seawater on their planet is even less than that of freshwater lakes on Earth. Water porpoises find it impossible to adapt to the high-salinity waters of many other planets.
Having water alone is not enough; water porpoises also need land, and they have specific requirents for their unique vegetation and algae. To date, water porpoises have not found an environnt similar to Gigite Star on any other planet. Coupled with their lack of expansive tendencies, water porpoises have not established any other planetary colonies.
However, due to the water porpoises' exceptional architectural engineering capabilities, their interstellar engineering contracting companies are well-known throughout the Great Star Zone, and so civilizations even send ships specifically to Gigite Star to hire Gigite labor and designers to build so more challenging planetary facilities.
It was these engineering contracts and labor outsources that allowed Gigite Star to make contact with many other civilizations' technologies, and to acquire so compensation, enabling their own civilization to grow and thrive.
Beyond participation in the Order Association, the Gigite civilization had no other military intervention actions. The surrounding civilizations were not very strong and their diplomatic relations relatively harmonious, presenting less risk.
Even the Gigite people themselves had never considered the possibility of invasion.
With skin like shark skin, dark red in color, short upper limbs, a giant T-shaped head, and eyes at both ends of the T that could extend and retract, Chao De, a mber of the Horseshoe clan, with a mouth full of fine sharp teeth at the tail end of the T, said regretfully, "If we could reach an agreent with the Earthlings to unite against the Teizene Empire, perhaps we would have a better chance of winning."
Caesar imdiately said with displeasure to Chao De, "Don't say things that have no constructive value. We've already confird that the Earthlings are simply not the sa kind of civilization as our Order Association, they are selfish and stubborn, and even closer to the Teizene. Asking for their help, I think, would be tantamount to inviting the wolf into the house."
After all, Caesar held high prestige, and since he had spoken thus, the other representatives in the fleet were not in a position to oppose his opinion any further.
Only Caesar himself was sowhat shaken at this mont. He was unclear whether the decision he made in accordance with his ideals truly served the interests of the Order Association. On one hand, he thought that what he had said was absolutely correct, that Earthlings should not be considered allies of the Order Association; but on the other hand, Earthlings were enemies of the Teizene, and they even claid to have defeated the Teizene Fleet led by Su Beisi. If they could be of use, that wouldn't be so bad.
In the end, Caesar still let his ideals and beliefs triumph over his self-interest and calculations. Dismissing other thoughts, he reaffird his choice.
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Without wearing Battle Armor but instead draped in a specially made, silken robe, Teizene's Eleventh Prince Haiwins elegantly curled up a finger on his paw and picked up a delicate tea cup, gently sipping the beverage before him.
The ecological room was a place on the Teizene Warship designated for high-level Teizene nobles and officers to relax. It featured a simple ecosystem construction, and although most Teizene preferred a desert climate, this particular room was filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, surrounded by greenery.
Haiwins looked very different from the ordinary Teizene. He was unhurried and not coarse, and even by Teizene standards, he was considered very polite.
Setting down his tea cup, Haiwins spread open a book on his lap, and with an air of cultivated taste, began to read. Teizene generally disliked reading, and if not for the Teizene Empire's compulsory education implented to cultivate scientific researchers, they would probably all be lunatics—illiterate ones at that.
Yet, Haiwins quite enjoyed reading books, especially those from other civilizations. Given the Teizene's utilitarian nature, they only wrote technical books or textbooks. The only Teizene who wrote storybooks mostly boasted about their own life's military achievents or discussed which intelligent species tasted better, like in so gastronomy series. Reading materials from other stars provided access to things not found in Teizene civilization, like profound love stories, the thriving historical experiences of other civilizations, and even a variety of strange tales.
His Guard Officer never understood Haiwins' peculiar interest. Compared to other princes, Haiwins, this unique individual, was unlikely to beco the next Great Emperor. However, the Great Emperor appreciated Haiwins' abilities very much and often entrusted him with important matters.
Moving forward respectfully, the Guard Officer said, "Your Highness, it is ti for your afternoon tea."
"Is it already? How ti flies. What's the snack today?"
Humbly looking down, the Guard Officer replied, "People from Vesta Star of Vesta, particularly tender in texture."
"What are we waiting for then?"
Several guards quickly wheeled over a guy who was tied up tight to Haiwins. The Vesta individual had pinkish skin covered with horizontal stripes.
The previously tranquil ecological room was now disturbed by the deep yet piercing screams of the Vesta. Haiwins looked on at the individual with interest. At that mont, the Teizene's stature beca apparent; the Vesta person placed in a small cart only ca up to the chest of Prince Haiwins, who was sitting down.
Haiwins smiled in the way Teizene people smile, and he gently stroked the Vesta person's head, then speaking in Vesta language said, "Don't be afraid, my friend."
The Vesta person, hearing his native language and seeing the seemingly kind and benevolent Haiwins, was very puzzled and stopped screaming.
Haiwins smiled and continued in his language, "There's no need to be afraid. Many people have misunderstandings about Teizene people. In fact, we can communicate, my friend. What's your na?"
The Vesta person replied, trembling, "My na is Han, Your Highness."
"Is that so? Han, I'm very pleased to et you." Haiwins behaved like an impeccable noble gentleman. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire
This seed to relax the Vesta person a bit, who let down his guard sowhat.
"Your Highness, I can serve you, please do not eat ."
"Oh, is that so? So you think you're talented and can be of service to ?"
"I wouldn't dare claim to be talented, but I'm an excellent doctor on Vesta Star, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases."
Haiwins nodded, "That sounds good. So, Doctor Han, tell so stories about your dical treatnts, soone, bring our friend a seat."
When seated in the chair that was obviously too large for him, the Vesta person felt he had escaped from danger. The other party didn't seem like an ordinary Teizene person, not uncouth at all, and very polite.
"It seems the Teizene royal family is different from ordinary Teizene people?" the Vesta person thought to himself.
Yet he didn't notice the look of pity and disdain in the eyes of the Eleventh Prince's Guard Officer standing beside.
Vesta told a story of his dical practice, and Haiwins, after listening, appeared delighted, clapping his paws together. Although the physical structure of Teizene people did not permit the effective act of clapping, the sentint was clear.
"A marvelous story, I quite enjoyed it."
The Vesta person's heart eased a bit more, thinking he was not going to be eaten that day. Perhaps by fostering a good relationship with this Prince, he could be returned to his planet and even attain a life of glory and riches.
"Your Highness, I'm a bit hungry, I wonder if it's possible to be granted sothing to eat?" the Vesta person then ventured to ask.
Haiwins shook his head, smiling, "Patience is a virtue, my friend. You can wait until it's ti for to eat. Now, tell another story."
The Vesta person did not realize what Haiwins ant by saying 'it's ti for to eat', and could only go on to tell another story on an empty stomach.
In Vesta's next dical story, in an effort to showcase his own prowess, he began to fabricate details. Haiwins, however, still smiled, waiting for the Vesta person to finish the tale.
After Vesta finished, he asked again, "Your Highness, I've finished, can we eat now?"
Haiwins humd a sound, keeping his claw on Vesta's shoulder, smiled and said, "Since you say so, let's have our al."
With that, he snapped off Vesta's arm with a crisp sound.
Vesta scread in agony, nearly fainting.
Haiwins leisurely picked up an instrunt from the table, sliced open the skin on Vesta's severed arm, then ticulously removed a strip of flesh, placing it into his mouth with a knife, and chewed with great relish.
He carefully picked the flesh off the arm bone by bone, cleaning it thoroughly. The Guard Officer held the Vesta person down for him, as Haiwins earnestly enjoyed his afternoon al.
By the ti he finished with the arm, the Vesta person had died.
The Guard Officer knew that the Prince only ate the at while the food was still alive, losing interest once it died. So, he dragged away the dead Vesta person.
Resettling in his seat, Haiwins picked up his book again, muttering to himself, "Well then, let's read a book by a Vesta person."
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