A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 791

Chapter 791: Chapter 561: Traces of the Reapers _2 Chapter 791: Chapter 561: Traces of the Reapers _2 It's like when a mage casts a magic spell, their MP is limited. If you release all your Burst Magic at once, you'll end up lying on the ground waiting to be looted.

Now, thanks to these conditions, Duanmu Huai can just start the battle with “Sword Rain” or “Freezing Storm” and doesn't have to worry about running out.

They say “start the fight big as a sign of friendship”, since my consumption is zero, I can unleash any big move I want.

“Summon!”

At this thought, Duanmu Huai had no hesitation in choosing to summon. The very next moment, the soul card in his hand vanished in an instant, and then a huge steel coffin slowly materialised and descended in front of Duanmu Huai, and then… that's it.

What's going on?

Duanmu Huai gazed at the coffin in confusion. The card clearly depicted a beautiful woman; why was there a coffin instead?

Does it need me to open it personally?

Duanmu proceeds without further ado, trying to move the coffin lid – to no avail.

[Ding Dong———-]
At the same time, a system warning appeared before Duanmu Huai's eyes.

[Warning: Conditions not met, unable to awaken]
“……???”

What's the situation here?

I've lifted the seal, yet you're telling me it's not possible to awaken??? And what the hell does 'Conditions not met' mean???

That said though, the so-called “Mechanical Descent” only appears at the climax of a drama. You wouldn't say it only awakens when I fight against the four vendors, would you?

Then what use is it to me now?

Duanmu Huai was at a loss for words.

After all that struggle to acquire a divine card, and I can't even use it because it 'Doesn't meet the conditions'. The Foundation is just the same. If it really works as I presume, then maybe the Mechanical Descent will only awaken at the end of the world at the Foundation……
Well, it still is my card now, isn't it?

Duanmu Huai comforted himself and quietly put the “Mechanical Descent” card away. Having it is better than nothing.

“Master.”

Just then, Ogis walked in.

“Yo, Ogis, you've been idle lately?”

“Yes, I've been reading.”

Since Duanmu Huai didn't take her to the new sub-dungeon, Ogis was indeed unoccupied.

“Sorry, the new sub-dungeon is a bit tricky. Let's push it to next time.”

“Yes… Mia sent a message. She has already located the Reaper Fleet.”

“Oh?”

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Huai wore a grave expression.

When he arrived at the Combat Command Room, Mia and the others were already waiting there.

“The Reaper Fleet has been located?”

“Yes, the initial estimation puts their number at around 15,000. Likely, these are early-stage troops.”

“Hmm, quite a sizeable number… How many warships do we have in the Tribunal Fleet?”

“Right now, about 8,500.”

“We're pressed for time, but there's no alternative.”

Hearing Mia's answer, Duanmu Huai furrowed his brows. It wasn't as simple or convenient to construct warships in reality as in the game where you could generate them with just one click. Had Maria not optimized the manufacturing process, it would have consumed even more time. Luckily, the Star Union doesn't hold that many galaxies right now. The Tribunal, if they all mobilized, should be able to cover most of the Human Star Systems.

As for those alien creatures… it's every man for himself. Clean up your mess before pointing out others'.

“How long until they arrive?”

“At the current pace, the expected arrival is in three months.”

“Very well.”

Duanmu Huai snapped his fingers, then looked at the curly-haired little girl standing next to him.

“Lumiaire, get ready to implement the first step of the battle plan.”

“…Are we really going to do this?”

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's command, Lumiaire looked somewhat troubled. In fact, Duanmu Huai had long planned to deal with the Reapers. One of the steps was to have Lumiaire hack into the Star Union network and send invitations to influential pro-alien people among the humans, “inviting” them to areas inhabited by alien creatures. Then, with the Reaper's help, they could be wiped out all at once.

“The Tribunal always has been, and always will be, a human supremacy. We can't tolerate any heretical bastards who dare to trade human interests with alien creatures. If I didn't have this plan, I would've had the Night Guard hang them from a lamppost long ago. Go ahead.”

“…I understand.”

Lumiaire nodded slightly, even though she felt a bit uneasy. Duanmu Huai had already talked to her about this, and Lumiaire knew what was important.

In any case, from a human perspective, she genuinely had no reason to sympathize with those traitors who were close to aliens.

“Connect me to the Star Union.”

After Duanmu Huai issued his orders, he once again spoke to Mia. Soon, Li Longcheng's face appeared on the screen before him.

“It's been a long time, Mr. Duanmu. What have you been up to lately?”

“I've been busy doing what I need to do. But speaking of which, you're going to be busy now.”

“What do you mean…?”

“The Reapers will be here in three months.”

“…Eh?”

It must be said that at this point, Li Longcheng was taken aback.

“Are you sure?”

“My reconnaissance fleet has already discovered the Reaper's tracks. I will send you the intelligence data shortly. You should start preparing.”

“But… three months, that's too short…”

No wonder Li Longcheng was panicked, after all… this news was too sudden.

“We don't have enough warships at the moment…”

“That's a waste of words to me. Tell the Reapers that and see if they'll give you a fair fight.”

“Uh… I know that, but isn't there any other way to delay their advance?”

“Of course there is.”

Duanmu Huai spoke calmly, causing a gleam of hope to light up in Li Longcheng's eyes.

“You have a way?”

“Of course, blowing up the mass Relays to other galaxies will do.”

Yes, this was the method Duanmu Huai had come up with. The mass relays and the Divine Assembly were originally placed here by the Reapers for their convenience during harvesting. If the mass Relays were blown up, then the Reapers would not be able to take the high-speed train to other galaxies. They would have to walk, which would certainly slow them down somewhat, buying more time for the Star Union.

“This… I see.”

Li Longcheng was no fool. After a moment of shock, he understood what Duanmu Huai meant. Indeed, although the appearance of the mass Relays had facilitated human territorial expansion, if they fell into enemy hands, they would become a sharp blade thrust into our hearts.

“Don't worry, without the mass Relay, I can provide you with something better.”

What Duanmu Huai was referring to, of course, was the Stargate. Upon hearing this, Li Longcheng breathed a sigh of relief.

“I understand, the Star Union will take immediate action… On this matter, should we inform the Divine Assembly?”

“Go ahead.”

At this point, Duanmu Huai snorted.

“What can they do even if they knew? Do they think they can build a fleet to combat the Reapers in three months? Besides, didn't Shepperd warn them about the Reapers a long time ago? They chose not to believe it, they can't say we lied.”

“I understand.”

Li Longcheng nodded, then cut off the communication — after all, the arrival of the Reapers was a momentous event. Although the Star Union began preparing for this after Duanmu Huai's reminder, when the final moment arrived, they still felt they were unprepared.

“Alright.”

Watching Li Longcheng disconnect, Duanmu Huai rubbed his hands and returned to his room.

He had originally planned to delay things a bit, but now that he had the “Mechanical Descent” (though he couldn't use it yet), it was about time to settle this instance and see if he could draw something good to use against the upcoming Harvester Legion.

Chapter end

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