"A feint attack?" The Radiant Elf King suddenly realized.

He smiled and said, "If that's all you're asking, we can totally accommodate you."

joke.

There's no need to actually send a legion of fleets into the home universe that devours civilizations; all they need to do is make a show of things and create some momentum within their own little corner of the world.

They are naturally willing to do things that involve no risk whatsoever.

It will only consume a little starship fuel at most, and can be regarded as a military exercise.

“Then can we issue this order now?” Zhao Chen said.

"This..." The Radiant Elf King had readily agreed, but to be honest, matters of this level required the consent of the other Elf Kings.

At this moment, he looked at the other Elf Kings.

Unexpectedly, the Elf King Kaguya spoke first: "I agree."

Since even the cautious Elf King Kaguya agreed to this, the other Elf Kings naturally had no reason to object.

"Since it's unanimously agreed..."

"Then shall we entrust this matter to you, Salamander?" The Radiant Elf King looked at the Flame Elf King.

After all, this is a military matter, and the Flame Elf King is most skilled at it.

"Hmph." The Flame Elf King did not refuse, but it was clear that she was very unhappy.

"Well, since it's already decided..."

Let's leave it at that for now.

As for other matters, let the individuals make their own decisions.

"I have some things to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer." Zhao Chen stood up, took his leave, and departed.

The Elf Kings did not stop them.

"I'll see him off." The Flame Elf King stood up, intending to escort Zhao Chen.

But it was interrupted by an unexpected sound.

"I'll deliver it."

"Don't you have some very important things to deal with?" The Kaguya Elf King stood up, looked coldly at the Flame Elf King, and then followed Zhao Chen.

"Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong, would you mind if I saw you off?" The Elf King Kaguya's expression was indifferent, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"I don't mind." Zhao Chen smiled faintly.

The two walked out side by side like that.

This scene was completely unexpected for the other Elf Kings.

The Flame Elf King was stunned for a moment, then said nothing more, glancing at the three Elf Kings who were still sitting.

She snorted coldly and walked away quickly.

The three Elf Kings at the conference table looked at each other, and the atmosphere was somewhat strange.

The Azure Water Elf King then spoke up: "Did we...do we do something wrong?"

The Radiant Elf King spoke in a deep voice: "We must be extremely cautious when facing the Devouring Civilization."

Don't forget, behind it lies order!

............

In the quiet corridor.

Zhao Chen and the Elf King Kaguya walked side by side.

"I'll be at the hangar in five minutes."

"Aren't you going to say anything yet?" Zhao Chen looked at Kaguya Elf King, who still had a cold expression on her face.

This guy suddenly said he wanted to come and see me off.

They wouldn't come to the temple without a reason; they definitely have something they want to tell me.

The Elf King Kaguya stared straight ahead without turning her head and said, "Saloman is an excellent Elf King and currently the best legion fleet commander in our Holy Elf Empire."

No one could match her talent in commanding campaigns.

Therefore, I hope you can keep your distance from Salamander.

Her repeated assistance to your Wyvern Interstellar Empire has significantly damaged her prestige among her own people.

Zhao Chen frowned slightly: "You mean, within Saloman's tribe, some people are already threatening her current position as Elf Queen because of her cooperation with our Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire?"

The Elf King Kaguya said solemnly, "Saloman has a very different personality, unlike any of us ordinary high elves."

Although a fiery and straightforward personality is a characteristic of the fire spirit tribe.

But it won't be like Salamander.

She has very different ideas from us, but she's actually quite similar to you.

This may explain why you two have been able to work together so closely.

Previously, even if Saloman had some ideas, she was not allowed to do anything substantial because she did not receive permission from the High Council and us. At most, she could only express her opinions.

Now, she has crossed the line many times.

If it weren't for her high prestige within our Holy Elf Empire's army, any ordinary Elf King would have been impeached long ago.

Even I probably wouldn't be in this position anymore.

However, if she continues to go her own way, she will pay the price sooner or later.

I don't like her personality, but I acknowledge her talent and ability.

The Holy Elf Empire cannot afford to lose a general like her.

Zhao Chen fell silent.

He was familiar with the system of the Holy Elf Empire, although it had a strict class system.

However, in order to counterbalance the existence of the special class of 'Elf King'.

Every powerful tribe has the right to impeach the Elf King it chooses.

If an Elf King fails to win the support of his followers and is impeached, he will be stripped of his position as Elf King.

That guy always acted nonchalant in front of me, but in reality, he was under a lot of pressure within his empire and even his tribe.

This behavior will likely draw a lot of criticism once it gets out.

Zhao Chen took a deep breath and said, "I think there's no need for others to criticize my relationship with Saloman."

I respect Salamander; she is an excellent Elf King and a great leader.

She knew the path the Holy Elf Empire should take, and she knew when and what choices to make.

The Elf King Kaguya frowned slightly, then turned to look at Zhao Chen.

But before he could speak, Zhao Chen stopped and turned to look at the Kaguya Elf King, who had also stopped and was facing him.

There are only the two of us here.

To be honest, I really can't stand your personality and your grumpy face.

But since your tribe has chosen you to be the Elf King, it means you must have some ability.

Then I want to ask you this question here.

Why do you keep worrying about these things? What are you worrying about?

You have all seen the threat of civilization being swallowed up.

Now that such a great opportunity is presented to us, even someone who isn't a professional military officer should know what choice to make at this moment.

But you have repeatedly delayed the battle.

The same thing happened during our battle with the Dragon Star Empire. If you had provided full support to us immediately back then...

Then the Devouring Civilization interstellar fleet, which was besieged within our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire at that time, would not have been able to withdraw.

We can eat them all!

What about now?

You're still hesitating.

Indecisive and unable to make up one's mind!

Zhao Chen got straight to the point, throwing out all his dissatisfaction.

Zhao Chen's words were somewhat offensive.

The Elf King Kaguya was not angry, but said calmly, "You are also an emperor and supreme ruler of an interstellar civilization."

You should know that things are not as simple as they seem on the surface.

I know the threat of civilization being swallowed up, and I also know that order exists.

However, I also saw the threat posed by a certain dragon.

Zhao Chen frowned slightly.

"In just ten years, an interstellar civilization has been transformed from one that had just entered the T4 technology level to a powerful entity capable of developing and producing near-T7 level interstellar warships."

Moreover, your history over the past decade is essentially a condensed history of war.

Other interstellar civilizations may have fought more battles in a thousand years than you have in the last ten.

It's with me.

Your Dragonflight Interstellar Empire is a threat on par with the Devouring Civilization.

How do I know that after we destroy the Devouring Civilization, your Wyvern Interstellar Empire won't turn its guns on us and use every means to enslave our Holy Elf Empire?

Don't talk to me about oaths or alliances.

When real benefits are presented, all these things can be trampled underfoot.

Isn't that right?

"Your Majesty the Emperor of the Dragon King." The Elf King Kaguya stared coldly at Zhao Chen.

"So, in the final analysis..."

"Still no trust." Zhao Chen put his hand on his hair, scratched his head, and showed a helpless expression.

"The word 'trust' seems very simple."

But it's very difficult to do.

To be honest, speaking on a personal level...

You're great.

Even if you are not a high elf, you are still a male carbon-based life form that I admire.

But I can't trust you unconditionally just because I admire you.

Because behind this trust may lie the rise and fall of an interstellar empire.

Call us indecisive or hesitant if you will.

You can even call us cowards like Salamander did.

Ultimately, we stand in different positions.

"Your perspective and viewpoint will also be different." After saying this, the Elf King Kaguya continued forward.

Zhao Chen also started walking to catch up.

He chuckled and said, "We've met a few times."

You said more this time than you did in all the previous times combined.

"Is that so?" Kaguya Elf King said quietly.

"I have to say, I can't refute what you said."

There's some truth to that.

I cannot expect you to completely trust me based on my own account.

I also cannot guarantee that we will not acknowledge the enemy.

Like I'm saying now, as long as your Holy Elf Empire doesn't infringe on the interests of our Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire, we won't have any hostility towards the Holy Elf Empire.

"I reckon you wouldn't believe me even if I told you." Zhao Chen crossed his arms in frustration.

He shook his head and said, "To be honest, it's really troublesome for us carbon-based life forms to communicate."

It's much easier to communicate with some metal contraptions.

"An iron thing?" The Elf King Kaguya asked with some curiosity.

“It’s a mechanical life form. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen one,” Zhao Chen said.

The Elf King Kaguya nodded in realization: "Silicon-based life forms are also known as artificial intelligence, mechanical life forms, or intelligent mechanical life forms."

There is no such existence in the Holy Elf Empire.

But I've heard rumors about these kinds of creatures.

In most interstellar civilizations and universes, this is an anomaly, and once discovered, it's basically a fight to the death.

I didn't expect you to find communicating with them so convenient.

"Of course, they don't have the twists and turns in our minds."

Their minds can make decisions quickly and rationally.

Therefore, communication and cooperation with them went very smoothly.

It's much better than dealing with your mother-in-law's nagging.

I had several mechanical lifeform friends before.

"It's a pity they're not here right now," Zhao Chen said with a shrug, his gaze already fixed on the universe seen through the floor-to-ceiling window beside him.

Before they knew it, several years had passed since they separated.

"The mechanical race that once existed in your Xiaolong Interstellar Empire possesses the legacy of the Gaia Empire from a very early time."

"To help you resist the invasion of order, lead your legion fleet into outer space and stop the erosion of order," the Elf King Kaguya uttered.

Zhao Chen wasn't surprised. Instead, he chuckled and said, "It seems you know us quite well."

“We understand each other equally,” said the Elf King Kaguya calmly.

Okay.

I'm not going to waste my breath on you guys.

If you don't want to, then you don't want to.

Even without you elves, our Dragonflight Interstellar Empire can accomplish just as well.

"Don't blame us for stealing the prestige of your Holy Elf Empire and being jealous of us then." Zhao Chen walked towards the shuttle parked in the hangar ahead.

At that moment, the voice of the Elf King Kaguya came from behind.

"I won't do anything risky."

However, your previous request for cooperation has created the situation where we will also dispatch a legion fleet.

I will fully cooperate.

In conclusion, I also dislike beings that devour civilizations; they are brutal, destructive, and disgusting creatures.

"If you can eliminate the main force that devours the civilized universe, then perhaps we will change our minds in the future," the Kaguya Elf King said coldly.

Zhao Chen waved his hand without turning his head: "No need."

You elven kings have your own code of conduct.

But have you ever thought about this?

All these years, your Holy Elf Empire has made not a single step forward.

In this vast multiverse, there exists an interstellar civilization that has reached a point of no progress.

Is this a regression in some sense?

Kaguya, the Elf King, frowned slightly.

Zhao Chen stopped in front of the shuttle gate, turned around and looked at the Elf King Kaguya: "I don't know what the Elf race was like before."

But I think those early Elven ancestors who ventured from Luna into the interstellar universe must have all possessed a spirit of adventure and fearlessness.

They will absolutely not hesitate at all.

They would be very disappointed if they knew what you are doing now.

They had wings and flew out of their moon planet.

You have wings, but you will be forever trapped on your moon goddess.

After saying that, Zhao Chen boarded the shuttle.

The Elf King Kaguya watched as the shuttle departed the hangar and flew into deep space.

His eyes held a complex expression as he recalled what Zhao Chen had just said.

He couldn't help but raise his head and look at the starry sky above.

He stood there and watched for a long time.

According to later accounts, the Elf King Kaguya stood under the starry sky for a full five hours on that day.

No one dared to ask what the Elf King Kaguya was looking at.

No one dared to disturb them.

It wasn't until the voice came from the handheld terminal of the Kaguya Elf King that the Elf King's thoughts were somehow pulled back.

And during this period.

The Flame Elf King was not idle either. Although he was very angry that none of the other Elf Kings had agreed to provide substantial assistance to the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire's military operation plan.

But there's no other way now but to help the Dragon Star Empire as much as we can within our capabilities.

Therefore, the actions of the Flame Elf King over these five hours can be described as grand and imposing.

First, the Flame Elf King, in the name of the Five Elf Kings, issued an order to all first- and second-line legions and fleets of the Holy Elf Empire to enter a state of second-level war preparedness.

Such a large-scale state of war preparedness, although not publicly announced.

But anyone with eyes can see that there must be something big going on here.

After all, there hadn't been such a big commotion even when supporting the Dragon Star Empire in resisting the invasion of the Devouring Civilization.

"Have all the orders been relayed?" The Flame Elf King asked his adjutant with a dark expression.

“The orders have all been relayed,” the adjutant replied.

The Flame Elf King paused for a moment, then continued, "From now on, issue war preparation orders to all departments every ten minutes."

Your words should convey determination and urgency, giving those below the impression that a storm is brewing.

If someone asks, what was the reason?

The official stance can be summed up in one sentence: This is the highest order from the five Elf Kings. Do not ask questions that should not be asked, and the highest principle is to obey orders!

If anyone else asks, let them come and ask me directly if they dare!

The adjutant nodded: "Understood."

The Flame Elf King thought for a moment and then said, "Also, inform all starports, interstellar fortresses, and even stargates to be placed under military control."

All interstellar transport fleets shall suspend their current missions and prepare for wartime logistical transport.

All personnel at the war resource depots are now on 24-hour standby.

"Ah... these demands... will greatly affect the normal operation of our empire."

"Do you think we should contact the Elf Kings first?" Upon hearing this arrangement, the adjutant immediately became worried.

"Contact me my ass."

They disagree with those things, and now they're not even willing to put on a show? Haha... I think they should just go back to growing fruit trees.

Just do as I say.

"If anything goes wrong, I will take full responsibility," the Flame Elf King said firmly.

The adjutant looked somewhat hesitant.

"What? My words have no effect on me anymore!" The Flame Elf King frowned as he looked at his adjutant.

The adjutant said worriedly, "Sir, it's not that I'm unwilling to carry out your orders."

But you know your current situation...

The orders you are issuing now will certainly cause a huge reaction in the future, and at that time... they will inevitably further affect your prestige.

I'm worried..."

"There's nothing to worry about."

They just don't want me to continue being the Elf King.

I never wanted this position in the first place.

It was those old men from the clan who told me to sit down!

Okay, I'll sit here properly now.

But look at what these guys are doing now!

They even contacted me specifically before, telling me to keep my distance from the people of the Dragon Emperor and the Dragon Interstellar Empire.

Keep your distance!

What does it mean to keep your distance?

He's the Dragon Emperor, I'm the Flame Elf King.

They are two interstellar empires of equal standing, so isn't it normal for them to have contact?

I am still mainly in charge of our empire's military affairs, and our two empires are currently having a lot of contact in this area.

We still have troops stationed in the Dragon Star Empire.

If I don't contact him, who will I contact?

"With those old fogies?" The Flame Elf King seemed to have suffered a great injustice, pacing back and forth, constantly complaining.

Finally, the Flame Elf King snorted coldly: "Saying that I have close contact with the Dragon Emperor."

how?

Could that Dragon Emperor possibly eat me?

"It's just the position of Elf King, why are you making such a fuss? I'm not happy doing it anymore."

After a barrage of complaints.

The Flame Elf King calmed down a bit and sat back down in the captain's chair.

The adjutant didn't disturb him during this time. He knew his master's temper; he spoke very directly and seemed to have a fiery personality.

But in reality, she rarely does anything rash.

At least what she did seemed normal to her.

"Please calm down first. Let me relay the instructions you gave me," the adjutant said from the side.

The Flame Elf King nodded.

But then she said, "Help me... contact Emperor Dragon Emperor."

The adjutant looked at the Flame Elf King with some difficulty: "My lord, those others just gave instructions..."

"So what if they confessed?"

I'm still the Elf Queen, and what I say still counts.

I told you to contact them, so contact them.

"Hurry up!" the Flame Elf King said impatiently.

Seeing this, the adjutant could only sigh and began trying to contact Emperor Xiaolong.

Communication was established quickly.

A video window appeared in front of the Flame Elf King, opposite whom was the Dragon Emperor.

"I'm sorry, I failed to complete your request once again," the Flame Elf King said apologetically.

Zhao Chen smiled faintly: "There's nothing to apologize for."

This is not your responsibility. There are five Elf Kings here, and your thoughts cannot influence the overall situation.

Moreover, if you hadn't been constantly busy with all this, these things would probably have been even more difficult.

You have already made your efforts.

And before I came, I had already prepared for the worst.

At least for now, I didn't make a wasted trip.

Zhao Chen's humorous words made the Flame Elf King laugh self-deprecatingly: "This is what you call not having made a wasted trip?"

It was just a show put on by some interstellar legion fleets; they didn't provide you with any real help.

I......"

"Okay, I understand your difficulties and pressures."

I can understand that.

You did nothing wrong.

We only need to do our best and stay true to ourselves.

Okay, I have to head back now.

Although I estimate that Charlotte's side has already begun military operations.

But the battlefield over there needs me to be there.

"I'll leave things here to you." Zhao Chen said with a smile.

"Don't worry, at least I will definitely do a good job with this acting."

In addition, I will try my best to change the minds of those few people.

We will try our best to provide you with some practical help.

Even if we can't directly send a Star Legion fleet, we can at least provide you with some strategic resources.

Your Xiaolong Star Legion fleet is losing resources very quickly in battle, so you must be short of supplies!

Also, if any emergency occurs, please contact me.

"I will definitely find a way to help you," the Flame Elf King said very seriously.