GBP Chapter 1472 Reporting in Person
Chapter 1472 Reporting in Person
Xiao Dingshan's voice was as cold as iron as he pointed to the last image frozen on the screen!
The entire process of countless scavenger nanobots engulfing the Captain-Commander's metal body like a tidal wave, ultimately reducing it to nothing!
"Those who betray the Legion, those who attempt to drag everyone into the abyss, no matter who they were before, this is their only fate! Destroyed body and soul, never to be reincarnated!"
The main hall was deathly silent, save for the heavy breathing.
The image of the captain has completely collapsed, becoming a synonym for stupidity, arrogance, selfishness, and despicableness.
His death, far from evoking any sympathy, was instead, under Xiao Dingshan's guidance, transformed into a perfect sacrifice for uniting people and establishing his own authority!
Xiao Dingshan took a deep breath, and the cold anger on his face slowly subsided, replaced by a heavy expression that was filled with compassion and determination.
"Brothers!"
His voice gradually became more powerful:
"We were once the fearsome interstellar hyenas, but what were we fighting for?"
Ultimately, it all comes down to survival! It's all about resources!
So that I no longer wander the sea of stars like a stray dog, living a precarious existence!
Countless soldiers below the stage nodded subconsciously.
The vast majority of them were either coerced into fighting or fighting for a living, and had no deep identification with the so-called legion's glory.
Survival and resources are their most fundamental needs.
"How long have we wandered? How many places have we plundered? Every time, we've just looted and left, leaving behind scorched earth, and then continued to wander in the cold void? Like a pack of real hyenas, forever hungry, forever unable to find a home!"
Xiao Dingshan's voice carried a poignant weariness and resonance.
"but!"
He abruptly changed the subject, his voice rising sharply and filled with an unprecedented sense of power as he pointed to the light screen behind him.
The scene shifts, revealing the vast continents, deep oceans, magnificent mountains, and... the underground mineral veins deep within the Arctic ice fields, shimmering with dark golden light and containing immense spiritual energy!
"Look here! Look at this planet! What immense energy it holds! What abundant resources it possesses! Its potential far surpasses any world we have ever plundered!"
The image changes again, displaying a clear comparison:
On the left is a dilapidated fortress of Lingas, with its remaining troops, low morale, scarce resources, and surrounded by powerful enemies.
On the right is another grand blueprint: the new home of the "Night Owl" legion, based on the western continent and relying on the Spirit Marrow Mine!
A modern military base, a bustling starship dock, well-trained soldiers, and in the distance, the magnificent sight of the "Abyssal Roar," a symbol of power, cruising alongside newly built warships of the same class!
"We used to be hyenas! Yes, that's in the past!"
Xiao Dingshan's voice was like a resounding bell, deafening and powerful, as he continued to shout to everyone: "We pledge allegiance to Prince Xiao Ce, and to the Xiao Kingdom! We pledge allegiance to the ruler of this planet!"
We will no longer be bandits! No longer stray dogs!
"We will have this fertile land as our foundation!"
We will have a stable supply of resources! We will have strong technological support!
The technology of the Abyss Roar and the mysteries of the Star Network Core will all be revealed to us!
"We will become the glorious 'Night Owl' interstellar legion under the Xiao Kingdom Empire! We will have an organization! We will have honor! We will have a future!"
His gaze swept over the soldiers below the stage, whose eyes were beginning to ignite with fire, and he shouted:
"His Highness promises that those who make outstanding contributions will be granted land and titles, and their names will be remembered in history!"
Your descendants will take root and flourish on this land, becoming true nobility! Not wandering ghosts adrift in the stars!
Xiao Dingshan opened his arms as if to embrace the grand blueprint, his voice filled with unwavering conviction and powerful appeal!
It must be said that Xiao Dingshan, under Xiao Ce's tutelage, was quite persuasive.
"Tell me! Do you want to continue being a bunch of interstellar hyenas, living a precarious existence and potentially turning to ashes like the commander-in-chief at any moment?"
I am still willing to follow me, to follow Prince Xiao Ce, and to become a glorious Night Owl Warrior!
On this land full of hope, shall we strive for a dignified, secure, and prosperous future for ourselves and for our descendants?
"Night owl! Night owl! Night owl!"
After a brief silence, Cloud was the first to raise his arm and roar!
His gruff voice was like the fuse that lit a powder keg!
"Night owl! Night owl! Night owl!"
Jonk then shouted, his eyes sparkling with anticipation for his new home!
"Night Owl! Night Owl!"
Sofia's cool voice joined in!
Like a wildfire, the thousands of soldiers below the stage were ignited by their long-suppressed will to survive, their desire for resources, their yearning for a stable life, and their awe of the powerful authority that Xiao Dingshan had just established!
They waved their fists and roared with all their might, the sound almost lifting the dome of the Resurrection Center!
Those who had just felt a little uncomfortable about the death of the captain were now completely swept up in the frenzied atmosphere.
"I pledge my loyalty to Prince Xiao Ce!"
"I pledge my allegiance to Commander Xiao!"
"For the Night Owl! For our new home!"
Slogans rose and fell, converging into a sea of fervor.
Standing on the high platform, Xiao Dingshan, like a new king receiving homage, finally revealed a cold, satisfied smile of complete control on his face.
He pressed his hands down lightly, and the sound gradually subsided.
"Very good! I see your determination! And His Highness will see it too!"
He said in a deep voice, "Victor, record the biometric information of everyone present at this moment. This will be your first loyalty file after joining the Night Owl Legion."
"Recording has been initiated and is now covering all personnel."
Victor's voice rang out at just the right moment.
"Claude!"
"exist!"
"Effective immediately, take full control of all defenses at Lingas Fortress! Implement our previously established defense optimization plan! Raise the alert level to Level One! Be on high alert against any possible probing attacks from Xiao Yang's forces!"
"Yes, sir! I guarantee not even a fly will get in!" Claude grinned as he accepted the order and left.
"Jonk!"
"exist!"
"You are fully responsible for the energy core, mining operations, and resource allocation! Spare no effort to ensure the stable operation of the fortress, and prioritize the supply of spiritual essence to the resurrection center and basic defenses!"
"Understood, Commander!" Jonk nodded vigorously.
"Dr. Sophia!"
"Give me your orders, Commander."
"Your regeneration center is of utmost importance."
Ensure all consciousness backups are secure to expedite treatment and consciousness preservation for critically wounded patients.
At the same time, a deep analysis was conducted on the core database left behind by the commander-in-chief, extracting all valuable information, especially regarding the possible movements of their homeworld fleet.
“Yes. Database analysis protocol loaded.” Sophia pushed up her glasses.
"Victor!"
"Always online, Commander."
"Maintain the highest level of surveillance, with the intelligence network operating at full capacity. Monitor the final progress of the Arctic Abyss Roar's repairs, and... any further developments."
"The surveillance network covers the entire area, and the intelligence flow is being continuously analyzed."
Orders were issued clearly and swiftly, and the entire Lingas Fortress was restarted like a sophisticated war machine under Xiao Dingshan's command!
This time, however, it completely changed owners and direction.
After making the arrangements, Xiao Dingshan looked at the soldiers below the stage, who were still in high spirits, and said loudly:
"Gentlemen! The fortress is our foundation; we must defend it! And I..."
He paused, then said with an undeniable determination, "I will set off immediately to East Asia!"
I want to meet with Prince Xiao Ce and present the loyalty of all the soldiers of our Night Owl Legion!
He personally handed the seal of the brigade to the prince!
These words caused another stir in the audience.
Go in person?
This is undoubtedly the ultimate pledge of allegiance!
This also demonstrates Xiao Dingshan's absolute confidence and absolute submission to the new master.
"Commander! Bring the guards!" Claude's voice came through the communicator.
"No need."
Xiao Dingshan resolutely refused, his gaze sweeping over everyone with powerful confidence and an almost sacrificial determination!
"Going alone demonstrates our sincerity. Your Highness, with your boundless heart, will surely see our true intentions. Besides..."
His voice was slightly lower, yet carried a greater weight:
"If anything happens to me, Victor will proceed according to the contingency plan. Jonk, Sophia, and Claude, the three of you will jointly command the legion and continue to serve the Prince faithfully without fail! This is an order!"
Jonk and the others solemnly accepted the order:
"Yes, Commander!"
There was no more sentimentality or nonsense.
Xiao Dingshan stepped down from the high platform and, under the gaze of thousands of eyes, strode through the automatically parting crowd toward the starship port.
His back was tall and solitary, like a sharp arrow thrown into an unknown abyss.
Inside the port, a streamlined shuttle ship painted with a temporary "Night Owl" insignia was already ready.
The engine emitted a deep, powerful hum.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Dingshan boarded the shuttle.
The hatch closed slowly behind him, shutting out all the noise inside the fortress.
"Victor, set the flight path and fly directly to the East Asian Star Network Hub! Then send the highest-level access code to the Star Network Hub."
"Route setting complete. Access code sent, and StarNet hub confirmation received."
"Claude, guard the house."
"Don't worry! We'll be waiting for you to come back, Commander!"
"Set off."
The shuttle warship nimbly and swiftly left the port, accelerating instantly and transforming into a streak of light!
Piercing through the leaden clouds above the ruins of Lingas, it sped off toward the distant, snow-covered Arctic.
Inside the cabin, Xiao Dingshan sat alone on the cold seat, looking out the porthole at the desolate land rushing past.
The determination and fervor on his face gradually subsided, returning to his usual depth and composure.
His personal trip to East Asia was not only an expression of the highest level of submission and an attempt to dispel Xiao Ce's last possible suspicions, but also a high-stakes gamble and a crucial statement.
He had to personally secure the best possible starting point for the "Night Owl" legion.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ce, in the East Asia Control Center, seemed to have pierced through time and space with his deep, star-like gaze, landing on the small, speeding shuttle.