Half an hour later, Roderick and James were caught by the mechanical grappling hooks on the warship and taken to the transport ship.

The two men stared at the new recruits around them with grim faces.

The recruits looked up at the sky:

"Why are you looking at us? We don't know why."

James was muttering curses under his breath:

"Damn it! One mech costs 200,000 credits, and there are three million of them! Are you trying to make me so poor I'll pee blood for the rest of my life?!"

A new female recruit reminded her:

"Those mechs are all old and obsolete; they shouldn't cost more than 200,000 credits."

James was breathing heavily through his nostrils:

"It's easy for you to say that when you're not the one paying! Didn't you pay for it?"

The new female insect recruits remained silent when questioned.

When the transport ship returned, the marshals summoned the new recruits.

The two female insects, following the directions provided by the quantum computer, arrived at a conference room.

The oval-shaped conference room was filled with the marshals and generals of the First Army.

Roderick and James, their faces were as black as the bottom of a pot.

The marshals and generals had smiles on their faces.

One of the generals, seated in the main seat, smiled and said:

“Congratulations, Roderick, James. Let me introduce myself, I am General Ulysses, and I was once known as the King of Rookies.”

Rodriguez pulled out a chair, crossed his legs like a lord, and sat behind the conference table;

"From what you're saying, owing hundreds of billions of credit points isn't a big deal?"

Ulysses smiled and nodded:

"The new recruit king is qualified to lead new recruits for 3 years."

During this period, 50% of the profits from searching for resource-rich planets outside the region will be distributed to capable female soldiers.

20% of the proceeds will be used for military supplies.

The remaining 30% belongs to the two of you.

Upon hearing this, Roderick and James exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

Ulysses explained:

"How many contribution points you can earn depends on your ability to manage your subordinates."

Now, each of you new recruits owes you a favor. Your main task now is to get them to obey orders and lead them in the search for new energy sources.

I hope you can turn things around and pay off your debts within three years.

Oh, by the way, after depreciation of the old mechs and the recovery of scrap materials, each mech only requires a payment of 120,000 credits. Your total debt is 360 billion credits.

Roderick's lips twitched. He had originally planned to win the title of New King of Soldiers and show off to Lord Han Ling, revealing his strength in order to prepare for their future date.

Now look what's happened! He's drowning in debt, and whether he can pay it off is still an unknown!

Where would he get credits for dating?

At this moment, a marshal pushed a folder in front of Roderick and James.

"This is an armament list, which records the warships, mechs, artillery, and energy resources allocated to your team. See if it's enough?"

From now on, you two will report to Ulysses.

I believe that with your capabilities, you will soon be able to pay off the debt and find a management method that you are comfortable with.

Roderick and James stared wide-eyed at the folder.

The First Exploration Legion is actually serious!

Are they really going to give out equipment?

Will they soon be able to command six million new female recruits?

James is under a lot of pressure.

He glanced at Roderick.

James believed that he only earned the title of "King of Soldiers" because he became Roderick's comrade.

His mind was a little confused, but he quickly calmed down.

Now that he has this opportunity to train, even if he doesn't succeed, he has gained another experience, and he will definitely do his best!

The two glanced at the arms inventory and quickly signed their names.

Ulysses' words of encouragement still echoed in their ears.

"The universe is infinitely large, full of unknowns and dangers."

But if you're strong enough, the entire universe can be your playground. The brave will enjoy everything first.

When Roderick and James walked out of the conference room, they were floating back on the transport ship, as if in a dream.

Under the curious gazes of the other new recruits, the two returned to the rest room and stood there in a daze.

Once they return to their planetary base, they will be able to collect countless warships and artillery from the warehouse.

In time, what awaits them will be the stars and the sea.

He stared blankly for a long time.

James snapped out of his daze, opened his mouth, and was about to say something to Roderick.

To his surprise, Roderick raised his hand to stop him from speaking.

"Don't speak yet, I need to have a chat with Lord Han Ling."

Riding high on success, Roderick is enjoying both love and career triumphs today. Now, he comes to his senses and smiles so broadly that his eyes are almost invisible.

Upon hearing this, James quickly moved closer:

"Let me see, let me see, I want to learn how you catch the male insect!"

"No!" Roderick quickly switched the screen to private mode, looking at James warily.

"What are you looking at about such a private matter! Don't think I don't know you just want to see the photos he sent me! Go away, you'd better brush up on your management knowledge!"

After chasing James away, Roderick, his fingers trembling, sent a message to Han Ling in his friend list.

[Roderick]: Lord Han Ling, are you asleep?

On the distant planet Aphrodite.

Han Ling, who was so bored inside the central castle that he was rolling around on the floor, received a notification from the system.

System: [Host, Roderick has sent a message.]

Upon hearing this, Han Ling immediately sat up from the huge bed and happily sent a message.

【Meeting is fate】: Have you finished the competition? I hope I didn't cause you any trouble before? It was your recruit mentor who replied to me.

[Roderick]: No trouble at all, no trouble at all, hahaha.

It was simply a matter of letting him be ganged up on and beaten for five hours.

[Roderick]: Lord Han Ling, is there something you need from me?

When Roderick sent this message, his palms were sweating, as if he were awaiting judgment.

【Meeting is fate】: Didn't you see my message?

[Roderick]: What message?

[Meeting is fate]: I left some words for you in the mirror and on the floor of the small hotel.

[Roderick]: I broke the mirror; I didn't notice it on the floor...

【Meeting is fate】: Ahem, let me rephrase. We've already slept together, after all. I'm currently on Aphrodite. When do you have time to come and pick me up?

Roderick's heart pounded when he saw the message. There was only one way to retrieve the male insect from Aphrodite. Did you perhaps intend to…?

Roderick looked conflicted. He had no stable place to live and was about to set off to explore beyond the star system. Most importantly, he was burdened with huge debts and didn't even have the money to travel to Aphrodite.

He was unable to give an immediate response.

[Meeting is fate]: Why did you disappear again? You'd better not reject me!