Proxima Centauri b.
The underground city of the Academy of Sciences, the observation room.
After the destruction of 12 land-based laser weapons, Augustus requested to surrender to the enemy.
But something terrifying happened.
The invaders did not respond to their request to surrender.
His decision also deprived the Proxima Centauri civilization of its last chance to resist—the solar system fleet had already blocked Proxima Centauri's synchronous orbit, and now they could only guard their more than 600 starships and continue to huddle in this narrow underground space.
That's why he's noticed recently that many Lyles have developed resentment towards him.
Due to the deeply ingrained hierarchical system, Lyle said nothing.
But Augustus knew in his heart that such a scene would not last long.
Although the underground city's reserves were enough to sustain all of them for hundreds of years, such a repressive environment was bound to ignite darkness in the hearts of some.
While feeling anxious and restless, Augustus was also constantly thinking of a way to break the deadlock.
On this day, as usual, he arrived at the observation room early, trying to use the few remaining observation devices on the surface to observe the movements of the invaders.
Augustus stared intently at the monitor in front of him.
What do these invaders want?
Looking at the dense red dots on the screen, a hint of confusion appeared in his six small eyes.
An observer's voice came through: "Based on the data transmitted back by the observation equipment, these appear to be some very small drones."
"Those invaders probably wanted to use these drones to conduct a preliminary exploration of our planet."
Augustus took a deep breath.
Drones have already been used for reconnaissance.
I wonder when they'll discover the existence of the dungeon...
His unease grew stronger.
After a moment of contemplation, he gave his order: "Nartes, blow up the elevator and seal off all entrances and exits to the underground city."
"What?" Upon hearing this terrifying order, Naltes instinctively asked, "Lord Augustus, are you sure...?"
Augustus interrupted Nartes directly: "I'm sure."
"Our underground city is a complete self-sustaining system, and the resources inside are enough for us to survive for hundreds of years."
"Don't forget, the main star is about to die out, and these invaders won't stay long."
"Once they leave, we can use these 600-plus spaceships to travel to a new star system."
“But, but if we do that, even if those invaders leave, it will be difficult for us to return to the surface from the underground city…” Naltes retorted anxiously.
"Nartus!" Augustus's heart sank as he watched Nartus attempt to defy his orders, and he raised his voice, "You want to defy my orders?!"
Looking at the old man with a face full of anger, Nartes' breath hitched.
He opened his breathing hole, forcefully exhaled a breath of hot air, and said in a rather disrespectful tone, "As you wish."
...
Augustus calmed down considerably after learning that the elevator had been destroyed.
Perhaps because there was no way out, people who were originally restless became much calmer.
At least Augustus has been having a comfortable time these past few days.
It felt like I had returned to the leisurely days of the old Academy of Sciences.
But this period of peace did not last long.
More than a week later, a piercing alarm shattered the hard-won peace of the dungeon.
"Oh, Your Excellency Augustus!" the observer's sharp voice came from afar.
Augustus opened his eyes impatiently and looked in the direction of the observation room.
"Those invaders are heading towards the underground city!!!"
Augustus, who had originally intended to reprimand the observer, stood up abruptly from his recliner the moment he heard these words.
"W-what happened?"
Perhaps because he had just woken up, or perhaps because he was too terrified, Augustus's voice sounded particularly sharp and piercing.
He asked loudly as he strode toward the observation room.
...
Seeing the red dot on the monitor flying straight towards the underground city at high speed, Augustus's face immediately turned ugly.
Damn it.
The invaders have discovered their dungeon!
"What are the specific parameters of this spaceship?" Augustus asked in a low voice.
The observer quickly responded, "It is about 100 meters long and its performance in all aspects is similar to our small spacecraft."
"Only one?" Augustus asked, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
A small spaceship can't carry much!
"To be precise, there were two," the observer said after a moment's hesitation. "The other ship flew towards another underground city."
Augustus's expression darkened again.
It seems that both underground cities have been discovered.
These invaders are really efficient...
“A small spaceship about 100 meters long… they’re probably just here to scout.” Augustus suppressed his unease and said in a low voice, “We’ve already destroyed the elevator. Without an exit, they shouldn’t bother to wipe us out.”
The observer beside him remained silent, staring intently at the monitor in front of him.
...
Earth Command Center.
"Nanobots have been successfully deployed!"
A researcher's voice rang out: "Heading to the designated target."
"Successfully passed through the gate, video data transmission commencing..."
The holographic projection image trembled.
After a few seconds, the image gradually stabilized, and the interior of the cabin was revealed to everyone.
Lu Yongchang reached up and touched his chin, looking thoughtfully at the images in the holographic projection.
dark.
Inside the cabin, there were only a few faint lights.
The orange light made the whole little house appear exceptionally dim.
The elevator was located in a huge hollow.
"They destroyed the elevator?" Fang Xu asked, puzzled. "Are they planning to stay underground forever?"
Lu Yongchang nodded, a hint of realization in his eyes: "I misunderstood. These Proxima Centauri people really want to surrender."
"I never imagined that such a prestigious advanced civilization would lack even the will to launch a final counterattack..."
As he spoke, he shook his head: "Keep going, go down into this hole."
The researcher next to him nodded and pressed a few buttons on the control panel in front of him.
The images in the holographic projection began to move.
The road was littered with all sorts of broken devices.
Some of the equipment was still working, which shows that the elevator had not been damaged for long.
Soon, the nanobots reached the bottom of the pit.
Countless rocks and the metal structural components that make up the elevator were presented to the crowd.
"It seems our neighbors are determined not to let us in!"
Lu Yongchang looked at the gate, which was covered by clutter, and shook his head with a smile.
"Disperse the nanobots and find a way to enter."
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