Were we scammed?

A terrible thought flashed through Lü Yongchang's mind.

While inside the deep-sea cabin, he could only issue commands to Zero through an EEG reading device.

'Zero, control the robotic arm to capture a detector!'

Upon receiving the order, Zero quickly steered the Earth toward a nearby probe.

As the two drew nearer, a massive robotic arm extended from the belly of the Earth and reached straight for the tiny probe.

[Capture successful]

A notification appeared before Lü Yongchang's eyes.

'Zero, send it to the lab, take it apart and see what's inside.'

Lü Yongchang issued a second order.

...

A few minutes later.

The holographic projection in front of Lü Yongchang subtly changed.

The internal structure of the detector is gradually emerging.

Although the construction methods are different and the shapes of the parts are slightly different, he still recognized the various modules in the miniature detector.

A miniature Hall thruster, a radio transceiver, and an active detection device similar to radar.

The three main components are assembled to form the detector in front of us, which is less than half a meter in size.

While Lü Yongchang was observing the structure, Ling also successfully completed the decryption work.

According to Zero's analysis, its internal radar-like device cannot identify the type of object, and its radio transceiver cannot transmit complex information.

Simply put, it's more like a beacon than a detector.

When a large object appears nearby, it sends a simple signal to Proxima Centauri b.

As for determining whether that large object was an enemy ship, an asteroid, or something else, that was completely beyond its capabilities!

After reviewing the test results provided by Zero and considering the sheer number of signal sources, Lü Yongchang's expression grew increasingly grim!

At that moment, he completely understood the opponent's tactics.

...

Proxima Centauri b.

Inside the Central Academy of Sciences.

Augustus paced back and forth in the observation room with a solemn expression.

A full day has passed since the miniature detector was launched.

"So, any results yet?"

His voice was filled with impatience as he asked the question.

An observer quickly shook his head: "Your Excellency Augustus, the probe has not transmitted any useful data."

"So far, we have only discovered a few asteroids."

Augustus's expression changed slightly. He exhaled a breath of hot air, forcibly suppressing the unease and agitation in his heart.

“Lord Augustus, be patient,” Levi’s voice came through the communication device beside him. “Give those detectors some more time; they will help us find the intruders.”

“What if they haven’t been fooled?” Augustus said in a deep voice. “Leviathan, you know how poor the quality of these detectors is!”

At this point, Augustus paused slightly: "They can't even be called detectors!"

Levi shrugged: "That's fine."

"They will still be exposed to us once the detectors have completed their coverage."

"As soon as they move, our detectors will send us a signal."

"What if it's an asteroid?" Augustus retorted instinctively.

Over the communication device, Levi's voice grew increasingly strange: "Whether it's an asteroid or not, we'll know once we fire a shot."

Augustus fell silent.

After a long silence, he exhaled another hot breath: "I hope so!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a piercing alarm blared throughout the entire Central Academy of Sciences!

"Found it!"

The observer's excited shout rang out: "The other side has activated active detection!"

"They've started moving!"

Augustus abruptly turned his head to look at the monitor in front of the observer.

A huge white dot appeared on the monitor!

[Distance: 0.95AU]

Augustus gritted his teeth: "You cunning invaders, we've finally found you..."

"Liwai, now it's your turn!"

...

Proxima Centauri b, the underground city.

After cutting off the communication, Livay abruptly stood up from his chair and strode toward the door.

"Father?"

Aquitas's voice came from the side.

Livay paused slightly in his steps.

He turned to look at his daughter, a slightly stiff smile appearing on the top of his mind: "Aquitas, stay here quietly."

“Father…” Aquitas seemed to want to say something more. Her lips moved, but all her words eventually came down to one sentence.

"be safe."

Livay didn't speak, but simply nodded silently.

Then, he flung open the door and went out.

Just a few minutes later, a deafening roar came from outside the room!

"Counterattack! Counterattack!! Counterattack!!!"

Perhaps because they had been bombarded for a whole month, all the Proxima Centauri inhabitants were holding back their anger.

Upon learning that the enemy ship's coordinates had been exposed, all the Proxima Centauri pilots with piloting qualifications got up and ran towards where the spaceship was parked!

An hour later.

As a long alarm sounded, a huge chasm opened up on the surface of Proxima Centauri b.

Hundreds of disc-shaped spaceships flew out from it one after another.

After escaping the planet's gravity, they rushed straight towards their target location!

...

Earth

After figuring out the methods of the Proxima Centauri, Lü Yongchang also abandoned his guerrilla warfare plan.

'Yongchang, what do we do now?'

A message appeared in front of him.

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