Chapter 130: Worries
Chapter 130: Worries
Having Frank, the civil affairs official, on the Space Carrier made Lei Yaotian’s journey a bit less boring.
At the very least, Lei Yaotian learned a lot about the Divine Glory Empire from Frank’s mouth.
He also realized that joining the Divine Glory Empire might not be so simple.
After over a dozen long-distance jumps, the Space Carrier was not far from the Imperial Capital Star of the Divine Glory Empire.
During this time, Lei Yaotian and Frank slowly became friendlier. Even though they weren’t exactly close friends who shared deep thoughts, with the help of the Energy Crystals, Frank did share a few sincere words.
“Ray, if you really want to join the Divine Glory Empire, you don’t necessarily have to go through the Civil Affairs Department. You should know that among the upper echelons of the Divine Glory Empire, many Nobles have lower-level civilizations attached to their families. This method is pretty much the same as joining the Divine Glory Empire.”
Lei Yaotian was quite tempted by Frank’s suggestion at the time. But after thinking it over, he decided he couldn’t follow Frank’s advice. After all, after joining the Divine Glory Empire, he still needed to gradually gain real power.
If he became a Vassal Civilization of some Noble, wouldn’t he miss out on the rights that citizens of the Divine Glory Empire enjoyed?
So Lei Yaotian rejected the suggestion Frank gave him.
“In about three days, we will reach the Imperial Capital Star. But I think you shouldn’t get your hopes up too high about joining the Divine Glory Empire and becoming a citizen of the Empire.”
In a Lounge at the top of the Space Carrier, Frank sat there enjoying fine wine, crossing his legs on the sofa as he spoke to Lei Yaotian.
The Lounge had a very wide view. The front was a 180-degree semicircular transparent Titanium Alloy glass, allowing people inside to see the space scenery ahead and to the sides clearly. Lei Yaotian stood there.
Hearing this, Lei Yaotian slowly walked back with his wine glass. After placing the glass aside, he shrugged his shoulders.
“If I really can’t join, then there’s nothing I can do. I’ll have to return to the Barren Star Domain. My Tribe has informed me that they have already established our Tribe base in the Barren Star Domain. After all, your people from the Divine Glory Empire have already abandoned that place, haven’t you?”
Frank also knew about the Northern Fleet’s abandonment of the Barren Star Domain. After all, this was an order issued by the Empire’s top leadership. Otherwise, just the Northern Fleet command wouldn’t dare make such a decision.
“So if the Empire can’t accept you, you will establish your own Tribe survival zone in the Barren Star Domain?”
Frank asked.
Lei Yaotian walked over and sat down next to Frank, nodding very seriously.
“Yes!” Lei Yaotian waved his hand to signal Wangcai to come over. “Have the kitchen prepare some snacks.”
Then he said to Frank, “After all, I’m not alone. I have to think about my Tribe people, don’t I? If the Divine Glory Empire doesn’t accept me and my Tribe, then I can only take my Tribe members to live in the Barren Star Domain.”
After putting on an act, Lei Yaotian let out a long sigh.
At the same time, he subtly glanced at Frank when he wasn’t paying attention.
Frank, of course, didn’t notice Lei Yaotian’s strange look. He silently lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, “Things might not be as bad as you think. Wait until we reach the Imperial Capital and see.”
Actually, Frank’s reaction was within Lei Yaotian’s expectations because he and Wangcai already knew Frank’s true identity.
On the surface, Frank was a civil affairs official in the Northern Starfield, but his real identity was actually a member of the Empire’s top-level Intelligence Department.
How did Lei Yaotian know this?
Because three days ago, after Frank received the Energy Crystal that Lei Yaotian gave him, he returned to the room Lei Yaotian had arranged for him and immediately used a small communication device he carried to report everything he had observed after contacting Lei Yaotian—data on the Warships and the energy sources he had seen—to the Intelligence Department.
Of course, Mr. Frank was very careful. Before making the report, he thoroughly checked the room for any monitoring or listening devices.
But what Mr. Frank didn’t know was that this Space Carrier wasn’t from this Universe. So no matter how much he searched, he couldn’t find anything.
That’s how Lei Yaotian and Wangcai learned Frank’s true identity. But they didn’t want to expose him, as it wouldn’t do them any good.
Besides, Frank didn’t seem to pose any threat to their safety. After all, it was normal for them to investigate outsiders like them.
Following Wangcai’s suggestion, Lei Yaotian felt it was necessary to show off their side’s strength when the opportunity arose. This would let the Divine Glory Empire see clearly that there would be no harm in him and his ‘Tribe’ joining the Empire.
Of course, they wouldn’t reveal everything. It wouldn’t be good if it attracted the attention of some less virtuous people in the Divine Glory Empire.
Both Wangcai and Lei Yaotian were very clear about this point.
“I don’t have much confidence now. I’ll just bring my Father’s remains back to his homeland. If I can’t become a citizen, then I’ll just go to the Barren Star Domain.”
Lei Yaotian spread his hands, acting as if he didn’t care at all.
Frank smiled slightly, his eyes shifting as he said, “The environment in the Barren Star Domain isn’t very good, and there aren’t many mineral resources there. You and your Tribe would probably have a hard life there.”
Lei Yaotian nodded. “Before coming to the Divine Glory Empire, I had already been to the Barren Star Domain. I know the situation there. There aren’t any suitable Planets for us to live on, and there are no energy or mineral resources to develop. But we have Planetary Terraforming Technology, so living there won’t be a problem. The only trouble is with energy and supplies, but I think that can be solved too. After all, it’s right next to the Divine Glory Empire.”
Lei Yaotian put on a silly, naive expression as he spoke to Frank.
Planetary Terraforming Technology! Oh my!
As a being from an Eighth-tier Civilization, Frank knew this technology could only be mastered by a Ninth-level Civilization. He never expected that the Leader of such a small Tribe in front of him would also possess this technology.
Although Eighth-tier Civilizations could travel long distances in space, not every Planet they found was suitable for their citizens to migrate and live on.
Within the territory of the Divine Glory Empire, at least 40% of the Planets were abandoned.
If Lei Yaotian’s Planetary Terraforming Technology was real, then…
Frank couldn’t think any further. Lei Yaotian had already given him a small shock.
But that wasn’t all. After taking a sip of wine, Lei Yaotian continued, “Supplies are a trouble, but luckily our Tribe has some technology that can reduce energy consumption by 15%. This way, I can buy Energy Crystals and use this technology to refine the energy for profit. Actually, that’s a pretty good path.”
As he said this, Lei Yaotian gestured excitedly, as if he could already see money flying everywhere.
“Since we’re so close to the Divine Glory Empire, I can sell the refined Energy Crystals and then buy the supplies we need from the Divine Glory Empire.”
Watching Lei Yaotian’s excited movements, Frank’s breathing gradually became heavier.
“Energy refining technology! Reducing energy loss by 15% means that if the Empire mastered this technology, its energy reserves could increase by more than one-tenth out of thin air. If he reported this news to his superiors, and as long as what Lei Yaotian said was true, he might…”
Frank became a bit excited as he thought about this.
“Huh?” At this moment, Lei Yaotian noticed Frank’s body trembling slightly and his breathing becoming heavier. He couldn’t help but show a curious expression. “Mr. Frank, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
Hearing this, Frank quickly put on a smile, mentally adjusting his emotions to calm himself down.
“I am indeed feeling a bit unwell,” Frank replied, going along with Lei Yaotian’s words. At the same time, he thought to himself, “First, report this news to my superiors, then have them send someone to verify it. If what this guy says is true, then it probably won’t be too hard for him to join the Divine Glory Empire and become a citizen. After all, the technology in his hands is really tempting…”
“Since Mr. Frank isn’t feeling well, you should go rest now.”
Lei Yaotian showed concern and had the Artificial Human Soldiers at the door escort Mr. Frank back to his room.
After Frank left, Wangcai came back with the snacks. As soon as he entered the Lounge and saw Frank was gone, he placed the snacks in front of Lei Yaotian and asked quietly, “Where is Mr. Frank?”
Lei Yaotian smiled slightly and said, “He probably went to report to his superiors after hearing about the technology we have.”
Wangcai chuckled and said, “It seems our move was really effective. For the sake of obtaining this technology, the Divine Glory Empire will probably make you a citizen, Young Master. Once you become a citizen of the Divine Glory Empire, you will have citizen rights. Then you can slowly develop within the Divine Glory Empire.”
After hearing this, Lei Yaotian didn’t look happy. Instead, he frowned, seeming troubled.
“Young Master, what’s wrong…?”
Seeing his Young Master like this, Wangcai couldn’t help but feel curious.
After a moment of silence, Lei Yaotian said to Wangcai, “Give the order: we need to be careful on this journey. The Divine Glory Empire definitely wants our technology, but I’m worried they might use underhanded methods.”
“Young Master, you mean they might ambush us halfway…” Wangcai made a chopping motion with his hand.
Lei Yaotian nodded silently, then said, “Even if the top leaders of the Divine Glory Empire wouldn’t do that, what about those powerful Nobles? Those guys are not kind-hearted people. The two technologies we’ve revealed are exactly what they need.”
After hearing Lei Yaotian’s words, Wangcai’s expression turned serious. He replied, “Don’t worry, Young Master. No matter who comes looking for trouble! I’ll make sure they learn their lesson!”