"..."
Inside the flagship of Talodan, all was quiet.
Aldan could even hear the sound of the downy hairs rubbing against each other.
as well as……
A slight swallowing sound.
After a few seconds of silence, someone finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Chief, leader..."
Maren's voice trembled slightly: "Should we...should we just agree?"
"Antimatter engine! Just think about it, it's an antimatter engine!"
"A technology that the Chinese Academy of Sciences has struggled with for hundreds of years without mastering!"
"And there's the Grand Unified Theory... the warp drive..."
"[Zanka] above..." Malen gasped, repeating repeatedly, "Chief, this is the greatest opportunity since the birth of wisdom in the Talodan civilization!"
Aldan didn't speak, but simply turned his head and glanced around at the group of scientists surrounding him.
Looking at the expectant look in their eyes, Aldan sighed deeply.
Upon seeing those conditions, it guessed that this would happen!
These technologies and theories, which transcend the level of civilization, are like an extremely tempting poison to scientists.
Even knowing it's poisonous, they'll still bravely go and taste it!
"Chief!" a slightly hoarse voice rang out, "Join us!"
"The reason why the Talodan civilization ended up like this is because we did not have powerful weapons and equipment."
"if……"
Aldan's expression shifted slightly as he looked at the person who had spoken.
He is a high-ranking military official.
Aldan sighed again.
Now, whether they were scientists or soldiers, almost everyone in the command center was overwhelmed by this series of messages!
"Respected human civilization, what specific contributions are you referring to when you say 'contribution'?"
As the leader of a civilization, it had to be cautious.
If human civilization wants to use the Talodan civilization as cannon fodder on the battlefield, then even if it is nailed to the pillar of shame in the history of the Talodan civilization, it will never agree to this proposal!
A response from Lin Shuguang quickly appeared before its eyes.
【resource. 】
Resources of any form can be converted into credits.
The specific details can be discussed and decided by you and your civilization.
Aldan breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Resources—that's an extremely broad answer.
Minerals, human resources, and even land can all be considered resources.
If it hadn't heard that their civilization had the right to choose, it would have been prepared to refuse!
"Respected human civilization, this matter concerns the fate of the entire civilization, and it is not a decision I can make alone."
That's understandable.
I can give you seven days. After seven days, I expect to receive a definite answer.
As a gesture of goodwill, you will be exempt from attacks by the Eugene civilization for the next seven days.
Communication was interrupted.
Looking at the warning sign on the screen indicating that communication had been interrupted, and those few lines of glaring text, Aldan felt a chill run down his spine.
Will we be immune to attacks from the Eugene civilization for seven days?
What about seven days later?
It understood the subtext of human civilization.
Now, perhaps the only way for the Talodans to survive is to become a subordinate civilization to human civilization.
Thinking this, it turned around and scanned the crowd with an extremely solemn and serious gaze.
The clamor in the command center quickly subsided.
Meeting the gazes of all the Talodans, it took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"I hereby declare the fifth open vote of the entire Talodan civilization to begin!"
"The referendum period is five days."
As soon as he finished speaking, the muffled alarm sounded again in the command center.
"Chief, the fleet is surrounded!"
One of the crew members exclaimed in surprise.
Aldan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly activated the power assist device to slide towards the porthole.
Outside the porthole.
At some unknown time, a vast encirclement of warships with angular surfaces formed, tightly enveloping the Talodan civilization.
The warship was not large, even smaller than the smallest warship of the Talodan civilization.
But Aldan was absolutely certain that these small warships alone were enough to easily destroy the two level-three civilizations present!
Behind me, a cacophony of voices rose, filled with panic and unease.
These repeated scenes made them realize once again the coldness and darkness of the universe.
Aldan's heart grew colder and colder.
These warships may be on a protective mission for the next seven days, but after seven days... that might not be the case!
After a moment of silence, it turned back to look at the slightly flustered crowd.
This time, its tone softened slightly: "This may be the most important referendum in the history of the Talodan civilization, and I hope everyone will take it seriously."
"The results of this vote will determine the future of the Talodan civilization!"
...
Human fleet.
After the communication was interrupted, Lin Shuguang breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he received various training and instruction in the sociology department, it was all theoretical after all.
In practice, representing the entire human civilization in negotiations with other civilizations carries immense pressure—even though human civilization currently holds an absolute dominant position.
"Well done."
Accompanied by a series of footsteps, Bai Yixuan's voice came from behind: "If the Talodan civilization really becomes a subordinate civilization, you should be credited with the greatest achievement!"
Faced with the praise from the expeditionary fleet commander, Lin Shuguang smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Commander Bai, this is what I should do."
"Commander, Eugene Civilization has sent another communication request."
A crew member hurried over to Bai Yixuan and whispered, "This is their 63rd communication request."
Bai Yixuan chuckled and turned to look at the porthole not far away: "They must have seen the shipborne drones we sent out."
"They probably want to find out our attitude."
"Perfect, let's show the Talodan civilization the sincerity of human civilization!"
With that, he turned and walked towards his seat: "Connect the communication."
Seeing this, Lin Shuguang quickly raised his hand and rubbed his cheeks vigorously, trying to cheer himself up.
"You can just watch from the side for now."
Bai Yixuan's slightly teasing voice came from behind: "Unlike the Talodan civilization, ordinary diplomatic means won't work for the Eugene civilization."
Lin Shuguang was slightly taken aback and looked at Bai Yixuan, who was already sitting in the command seat, with surprise.
"This kind of space pirate civilization is used to living a life of danger and bloodshed."
"Don't underestimate them just because they're only a level three civilization. They'd dare to challenge even a level four civilization!"
As Bai Yixuan explained, his expression gradually became serious.
Not only Bai Yixuan, but everyone else in the command center also perked up and prepared to deal with any emergencies.
The atmosphere of war gradually spread.
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