After leaving Marshal Yuan's residence and arriving at his own residence, Li Yuebai still couldn't help but recall everything that happened in the banquet hall.

Cesar's skills are quite good, far beyond what a recruit of his age should have. His movements are firm and agile, his angles are accurate, and his speed is extremely fast...

A wave of doubts came to my mind - if Cecil was always restrained by Master Richard, how could he have the time to train? Why did he perform so well?

Moreover, as a subordinate of Master Richard, why would he openly stand on Lei's side without caring about the consequences of angering his master?

For a moment, Li Yuebai almost suspected that all this was a farce directed and performed by Master Richard himself, with the purpose of making Cecil win Ray's trust.

However, after carefully observing Master Richard's subsequent reaction, Li Yuebai denied this possibility.

Master Richard's behavior has always been straightforward and he doesn't like to beat around the bush. If he really has any conspiracy, it will be impossible to hide it.

This time, the plan to attack the mine did not succeed, and the disappointment on Master Richard's face was clearly written.

Out of consideration for the Marshal's face, Lei was not really angry. He just warned Richard to prepare well for next week's exercise.

Then Lei turned and left, leaving Richard standing there with a very unhappy look on his face.

The marshal handed Richard over to Ray for discipline, which of course also included training in military capabilities.

Drills are a way for Lei to check Richard's homework.

Of course, it is impossible to fight with real guns and swords. They just use computers to simulate the battle and let Richard lead a combat team to fight against Lei's men. Only if they win will they be considered qualified.

Although Richard has been domineering since he was young and drives his aircraft around everywhere, he can't even win such a mind-consuming battle against an ordinary lieutenant under Lei.

"Host, don't forget that you also need to attend next week's exercise," the system reminded.

A dialogue box popped up in time: Hello host, please be sure to accept Reares' invitation next week to visit Richard Augustan's simulation exercise.

Li Yuebai nodded without hesitation.

"Lei, do you want me to go and see how Master Richard makes a fool of himself?"

"No, the system thinks that Lei would like you to know more about what fighting in space is like." said the system.

"I hate war." Li Yuebai said.

"Everyone knows that you hate war." The system said, "That's why the Pope is confident in handing Fleet X to you for safekeeping."

"Fleet x..." Li Yuebai was stunned and raised the staff in his hand.

He has been holding the staff in his hand ever since he came here. The reason is only known by a few people in the upper echelons - there is a secret switch hidden in the staff, a switch that can only be activated by the high priest.

The staff is actually a remote control that controls a fleet of automated machine ships that are constantly on standby in orbit around Amiens.

Fleet X is composed of 10,000 drones, each of which is equipped with a powerful neutron cannon, with a power equivalent to that of a powerful army.

This is the private armed force of the church, belonging only to the church. Neither the prime minister nor the marshal has the right to interfere.

If Fleet X was in the hands of someone else, the Prime Minister and the Marshal would surely be worried, fearing that person would take the opportunity to launch a coup and seize power... But since it was in the hands of the High Priest, everyone was relieved.

Because the high priest's position is too obvious - he hates war and killing. He will never use the fleet unless it is absolutely necessary.

"System." Li Yuebai carefully examined the staff in his hand and sighed, "Can Fleet X resist the attack of the Empire or the Alliance?"

"Maybe we can hold off half of their fleet." The system answered honestly, "More than that, but not much."

"..." Li Yuebai understood that the Empire or the Alliance had more than one fleet, and the weapons he had were just a drop in the bucket.

"System, didn't you ask me how I plan to protect this country?" Li Yuebai lay down on the big white bed tiredly: "I plan to start with large-scale weapons."

"oh?"

"In the real world where I grew up, as long as a country has nuclear weapons, it is enough to shock other countries." Li Yuebai said, "I don't know how it is here."

"In this interstellar world, technology is developing rapidly, and there are many weapons research institutes, both official and private." said the system.

"Search carefully." Li Yuebai said, "Maybe you can find what I want."

"Yes, the system is happy to provide you with such services." The system was silent for a moment, and then displayed the latest achievements of the country's weapons research institute one by one.

Time passed minute by minute, the sky outside the window gradually changed from dark to pink, and the whole night passed like this.

Li Yuebai carefully read all the latest weapons research results and was extremely angry in the end.

Nothing useful at all!

They seem strange and varied, but in fact they are all meaningless inventions invented on paper.

"It's not completely useless, host." The system said patiently, "Take a look at this, invented by Dr. Paul Bachigalupi's research institute, the planet-wide space folding shield... maybe it can protect Amiens?"

"I've looked at it carefully." Li Yuebai was about to collapse: "What use is this thing other than locking myself up and suffocating to death?"

The so-called planet-wide space folding shield is a device that creates a prison.

As long as the switch is turned on, it can create a huge energy field that covers the entire planet. The result is that external aircraft cannot enter this planet at all. As soon as they get close, they will be instantly teleported to the back of the planet as if passing through a portal.

It sounds good, but the problem is that the people on the planet can't get out at all.

This feeling is like building a solid shell outside your room and suffocating yourself inside.

In this era of the universe, no planet wants to be an isolated island, so this invention is not only useless but also dangerous.

"Why would this doctor design such a dangerous invention?" Li Yuebai asked, "What if it is accidentally activated and Amiens is sealed inside?"

"Don't worry about that, host." The system said, "The planet-wide space folding shield is controlled by telepathy. It will only be activated when 50% (inclusive) of the residents on the planet agree to activate it."

"According to your survey, how many residents would agree to activate it?" Li Yuebai asked.

“It’s currently 0.00000001%.”

"It's safe for now." Li Yuebai said helplessly, "So Amiens has already fallen into such serious internal and external troubles? Not only do we have to be on guard against foreign invasions at all times, we also have to be on guard against local lunatics at all times."

"You can't say that, host. The research institute is also for science..." the system explained.

In short, the current conclusion is that it is useless to rely on research institutes.

A week passed quickly and it was time for practice.

Li Yuebai boarded the PTR6743 ship of Fleet No. 1.

There were many young soldiers coming and going on the ship, but only Master Richard and a few of his men were going to participate in the exercise.

After all, this exercise was just a small-scale test for Master Richard.

When passing the bridge, Li Yuebai stopped and admired the endless stars outside the transparent barrier.

In this era, human footprints have spread throughout the galaxy, but all the vile nature has not changed at all, killing and plundering are still taking place in every corner.

In the past few days, the figure of Caesar Persephone appeared in Li Yuebai's mind from time to time.

Even though they had never met and had no vested interest in each other, he still didn't want to see the boy being abused by Richard.

With this in mind, he had already arrived at the simulation room specially prepared for the exercise.

The simulation room is not big and is empty inside. There are no extra machines. There are only twenty holographic simulation chambers, quietly arranged on both sides of the floor, ten on each side.

Since this is an exercise, it is of course impossible to actually fly attack planes to bomb each other in space. Everything has to rely on computer simulation.

Participants in the exercise enter the holographic simulation room and turn on the holographic mode, then they can control the virtual "killer aircraft" through the network. The combat situation will be displayed in the air in the center of the simulation room through holographic projection, allowing the officers participating in the judging to see it clearly.

Li Yuebai arrived a little early. After taking his seat on the judges' bench, he looked around but could not find any trace of Lei.

"Where is General Ares?" Li Yuebai asked a guard.

"Report to the high priest, Admiral Ares is meeting with the commander of the third fleet and will come over later." The guard stood at attention and reported hurriedly.

Lei has been really busy lately, and there is really no need for him to personally supervise such a small matter throughout the entire process.

The sound of leather boots was heard - Young Master Richard led his nine men and walked into the simulation room with his head held high. Precisely because Lei was not present, Young Master Richard became even more arrogant, and looked determined to win.

At the end of the team, Li Yuebai saw César.

At that moment, Li Yuebai felt a prick of pain in his heart - although César was wearing a gray military uniform, there were still red scars on his neck and wrists, which were obviously caused by being whipped with a whip or something like that.

But there was not the slightest sign of vulnerability on Cecil's face. He just widened his beautiful golden eyes and stared blankly at the holographic simulation warehouse, with an expression like a hungry child seeing candy, his greed was frank and cute.

Why is it that Cecil likes simulation exercises? Li Yuebai guessed secretly.

The 10-on-10 simulation exercise began soon.

Master Richard's enemies are the ten ordinary soldiers sent by Lei. A strong general always has weak soldiers under him. Although they are not of high military rank, they have rich combat experience and are extremely capable. They are more than enough to deal with a playboy like Master Richard.

Both parties entered the holographic simulation room according to the procedure. In the center of the simulation room, a huge three-dimensional picture was projected - on the left and right sides, there were 100 attack planes each, arranged in formation, and approaching each other dangerously.

There is a sound collection system in the holographic simulation warehouse, and Li Yuebai can hear the commanders of both sides giving orders using language.

Even if one does not understand military affairs, one can tell that Master Richard's command is really poor.

He ordered his men to form a conservative and dense formation and advance slowly, but was soon surrounded by Ares' men in a pocket formation.

"Damn it..." Young Master Richard cursed while frantically directing the breakout, but he was unable to break through the enemy's solid encirclement.

Countless intense spots of light flashed by, and both sides opened fire.

In a short while, Richard's side lost more than a dozen attack planes.

Li Yuebai stared at the holographic image intently, and couldn't help but look for the 10 planes commanded by Cizer... He soon found them. Cizer's attack aircraft group was in the most dangerous position in the formation, facing the enemy most directly, but what was surprising was that not a single plane was missing!

What's going on?

Everyone saw clearly the fierce firepower of the enemy just now, and how did Cecil survive in such a hail of bullets?

Li Yuebai frowned and looked more carefully.

Another wave of fire poured down, and Cecil reacted extremely quickly. He commanded 10 attack planes at the same time, nimbly dodging the enemy's firepower, as fast as a swallow in the rain.

Such reaction ability and reaction speed are probably second only to Lei.

Master Richard, for his part, was beginning to grow annoyed at his inability to reverse the defeat.

"Captain Augustin." Cizer's voice sounded, a little timid but firm: "I suggest changing to a goose formation and breaking through from the left wing..."

"Shut up!" Master Richard cursed with gritted teeth, "Do you think you have the right to order me around?"

"..." Cecil did not answer.

So, Li Yue watched helplessly as Richard's team struggled hard in the enemy's encirclement. The attack planes were destroyed one after another, and the number was getting smaller and smaller... It looked like the sun was setting and the situation was about to be over.

Although he had no good feelings towards Young Master Richard, Li Yuebai still felt it was a pity to see the entire team heading towards failure.

However, the subsequent developments once again exceeded his expectations.

Several killer planes commanded by Cecil suddenly turned an incredible angle in the air, turned their guns and aimed at the only three remaining killer planes of Master Richard.

"Cezar, you son of a bitch..." Master Richard burst into a curse again.

But no matter how fiercely they cursed, it was of no use. The three attack planes soon became a few cannon fodders in the simulated universe.

The second half of Master Richard's curse was abruptly cut off by the cold computer system.

All his 10 killer planes were destroyed. Theoretically, they were already dead in action. They no longer belonged to the team and no longer had the command authority.

"I'm sorry." There was a little nervous tremor in Cecil's voice, but also an irrepressible hope: "Everyone, now, listen to my command."