Goginerma's words cannot be immediately taken as facts, and verifying them is extremely difficult, if not impossible.
The only two feasible options are to contact the Protoss Protoss to confirm, but whether this approach will be effective is another matter. If the Dalos Empire were to do this, it would be quite a big deal.
Moreover, they currently have virtually no relationship with the Protoss, so asking them to keep it a secret might not be feasible.
The second option is to rely on luck: try to send a rescue ship to find the missing crew of the small hunting boat; maybe those lucky ones are still alive.
But this path is even less reliable.
If the small frigate crashed on a barren planet, the bodies would most likely be cold by now; if it crashed on a habitable planet, due to the environment of viruses and bacteria, microbial decomposition, etc., the bodies would most likely be rotten to the point of being almost unrecognizable.
However, it cannot be denied that the Dalos Empire, solely because of this distress signal, has the potential to establish a leading advantage in its relationship with the Protoss compared to other civilizations.
Abnormal entities are a major concern for the entire Civilization Alliance. The Dalos Empire, as one of the more ambitious advanced civilizations, is acutely aware of the terror posed by these entities.
Their origin remains unknown, as if a terrifying number could emerge at any moment.
Their minds are insane; they treat all living things as food, but their predatory and extermination-style slaughter is completely incompatible with the principles of sustainable development.
They never graze sheep; they always eat everything they see. If there's meat, they eat meat; if there's no meat, they eat anything edible, even energy or planets.
Moreover, new species of these monsters are constantly being discovered; the invisible, unknown monster encountered by the missing small boat is one of these new species.
To be honest, the alliance of civilizations is right to integrate some knowledge and power, but the development speed of new weapons is gradually falling behind the evolution and emergence speed of the aberrant beings.
However, resource consumption continues to increase.
Although the universe is vast and boundless, the area they can protect is ultimately limited. It is easy for small groups of ships to leave, but it is easy for the aberrant beings to detect large numbers of ships leaving.
In civilization, those of higher status feel immense pressure.
The appearance of the Protoss Protoss was surprising, but it also brought a sigh of relief to the far-sighted leadership of the entire Civilization Alliance.
At least there are powerful civilizations in the outer universe, and at least there are nemesis beings for aberrant beings.
His Majesty the Emperor of Dalos was thinking rapidly, weighing the various gains and losses.
Regardless of the veracity of the information behind this event, theocracy is poised for a resurgence, at least in the minds of some.
He tapped his scepter, the echo silencing the arguing ministers.
"Inerma, what do you think we should do now?"
Hearing that His Majesty the Emperor did not address her by her official title but instead gave her her name, Inerma was flattered.
"Your Majesty, I believe that we should send ocean-going ships to search for the crew of the wrecked small boat, and at the same time actively make contact with the Protoss to increase our presence. Only when the relationship is right should we tell them the information we have."
A trusted minister asked, puzzled...
“We don’t have a star map of the signal area. Analyzing the coordinates, the distance is extremely long. The search ship may need to spend several years or even more than a decade to find them. Can such a long time be of any use now? Not to mention the dangers during that period and the high probability that they are already dead.”
Everyone except the minister himself scoffed at his words, labeling him as "short-sighted."
Even His Majesty the Emperor glanced at him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Inmar also seemed surprised. His answer could be considered the standard answer at this stage. Anyone with a brain would have figured it out. Did he know that this administrative minister had lost his mind?
Then the minister changed the subject.
"I don't disagree with sending a rescue ship, but I think we should add one more."
This turn of events successfully captured the attention of everyone present, including His Majesty the Emperor.
“We can revive the ancient prayer and sacrificial rituals. If, as the Protoss protoss says, psionic energy is the law of the ‘divine realm,’ then prayer may not be useless, and may even be the most effective way!”
Although her words were refreshing, Inmar quickly came to her senses.
"Lord Risop, I must say you have given me a new perspective, but if prayer really worked, the Protoss would not have spent so many years searching for their 'creator'. With their piety, they should have found him long ago."
Risop turned to look at Inmar, his eyes revealing a deep gaze.
How do you know they didn't find it!
"They have said they are looking for the Creator, but they have never said they cannot contact the Creator."
Besides, can't the Protoss lie?
This usually low-key minister once again shocked everyone present with his words, and even Emperor Dalos began to look at him with new eyes.
Inerma further won over the hearts of these ministers in the capital who had looked down on her.
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, divine authority will inevitably rise again, if a true god exists..."
Upon hearing Risorp's words, Inmar felt not admiration, but horror.
How dare he say that in front of His Majesty the Emperor? A cold sweat broke out in his heart.
My own eloquent speech and suggestions just now were, in effect, guiding divine authority.
But Emperor Dalos didn't show any particular emotion upon hearing this. Instead, he meaningfully pinched the deep wrinkles on his forehead.
"It's better to make things clear here, so you won't be held back when you do things. The interests of the empire are above all else, and the continuation of civilization is the highest principle."
His Majesty the Emperor displayed the distress signal on the holographic screen in Dalos script, stopping at the line "Requesting confirmation of the existence of Siclovis".
"If a true God exists, then the definition of cosmic order will inevitably be rewritten in the future, or rather, it will return to the right track. What is the point of a mere struggle between imperial power and divine power!"
Inmar noticed that Minister Risop subtly breathed a sigh of relief.
'It seems he's not fearless after all.'
"Lord Risop, Lord Inerma."
"Your subject is here."
Upon hearing His Majesty the Emperor's nomination, the two instinctively agreed.
"This matter is entrusted to the two of you. Contact the Protoss and the rescue ships, and also, pray to the ancient god 'Loxevis'. Use all your abilities and just ask for any resources you need."
"Your subject obeys!"
"Yes, go ahead. Your access levels have been changed. Remember, do it well. I can yield to divine authority, but I won't go easy on you."
Emperor Dalos's gaze seemed to pierce their very souls, leaving them drenched in sweat. They only dared to breathe a sigh of relief after Emperor Dalos finished speaking and left.
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