Free Web NovelThe Galactic Alliance was jointly established and led by the Starlight Empire, the Holy Radiance Empire, and the Warhammer Interstellar Confederation, along with several small and medium-sized interstellar civilizations.
However, the true power still lies with these three interstellar Overlords.
Furthermore, the borders of these three interstellar civilizations all happen to meet the Mechanical Race, making them interdependent.
Throughout this millennium-long war, both sides have maintained a seesaw battle, with victories and losses on both sides, but neither has been able to decisively eliminate the enemy.”
After Lilith finished speaking, she looked at Zhao Chen: “And the Chu River Star Region in the Northern Star Region of the Starlight Empire is precisely the area closest to the Mechanical Race, and it remains in a state of constant war preparedness.
The Governor of the Chu River Star Region is also a Five-Star Marshal; such an appointment is not without reason.”
Zhao Chen looked at Lilith with satisfaction; this girl had already assimilated a lot of knowledge during this time, and her brain was like a small computer.
“Although our escort route this time is close to the combat zone.
However, Mechanical Race Starships rarely appear in this area, and there is no need for them to attack our small Interstellar Transport Ship fleet.
So, normally speaking, this escort mission should not have too much risk.” Lilith stated her thoughts.
“Theoretically, that’s true, but I don’t know why I always have a very bad feeling after seeing that Sergeant.” Zhao Chen rubbed his temples.
Lilith comforted him: “Perhaps it’s because Commander, this is your first time in such an environment, so you’re naturally a little nervous.”
“Perhaps.” Zhao Chen tried not to think too much.
Anyway, no matter what happens, he has no choice now.
Temporarily abandoning a bounty mission from the Imperial Army would have severe consequences, possibly even informing Zhao Chen’s academy, and then it wouldn’t just be about skipping ranks, but whether Zhao Chen could graduate smoothly would be another matter entirely.
“Commander, there’s something that might distract you, and I’m sure you’ll be interested.” Lilith suddenly said.
“What is it?” Zhao Chen was curious.
Lilith raised her hand, and a holographic image appeared, showing a little girl only 1.2 meters tall, with a slave collar around her neck that Zhao Chen was familiar with.
A slave?
Is this an underage female slave?
“Why would you think I’m interested in this?” Zhao Chen looked at Lilith with a dark expression, wondering what he had done to make Lilith misunderstand him like this.
“Huh? You’re not interested?” Lilith was surprised.
Zhao Chen’s expression was complex, unsure how to explain it to Lilith.
“This is a Dwarves, and I thought Commander would be more interested.”
“Dwarves?” Zhao Chen immediately snapped back to attention, pointing at the 1.2-meter-tall girl: “This isn’t an underage girl?”
“Underage?” Lilith shook her head: “Of course not, she’s already an adult. She’s even a few years older than Commander, but it’s due to their racial genes.
The Dwarves race’s height is at most 1.3 meters, and some are even as short as one meter.”
So that was it; Lilith hadn’t misunderstood him.
“Why are you showing me this?” Zhao Chen asked curiously.
Lilith brought up the Dwarves’ data: “The Dwarves are one of the rare interstellar races, like the Demon Tribe. Long ago, they were once a powerful interstellar civilization, but were later defeated by other interstellar civilizations.
The Dwarves also became an interstellar nomadic race without territory.
The Dwarves do not have strong bodies and are not good at combat; however, they are natural technical engineers! They are best at researching various technologies.
Their ability to learn scientific and technological skills is several times that of other interstellar races.
Currently, half of the Dwarves are employed in various interstellar civilizations’ interstellar industrial factories or technology research institutes.
They have a nickname: ‘Interstellar Artisans’!”
Zhao Chen instantly understood Lilith’s meaning: “You want me to recruit her!”
Lilith nodded: “Currently, what our Owl Dragon Fleet lacks most are these technical talents. Although our two T2 Iron Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ships are currently managed by a group of Half-Beastman mechanics and engineers.
It’s clear that their abilities are only satisfactory and cannot fully utilize the efficiency of the T2 Iron Hammer.
If we had an Interstellar Artisan, I believe it could greatly increase the working efficiency of our Interstellar Industrial Ship!”
Zhao Chen rubbed his chin: “That makes a lot of sense, but with just one Dwarves, won’t the number be too small?”
“One Dwarves is indeed a small number, but perhaps she can help us contact other Dwarves? We °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° can give it a try.” Lilith suggested. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
“You make a good point; anyway, we don’t have anything else to do right now.
How do I buy this Dwarves?” Zhao Chen asked.
“This is cargo listed directly on the Network Slave List in Star System 3, priced at three thousand star coins. You can contact the owner directly to purchase it.” Lilith said, bringing up the detailed information.
Three thousand star coins.
This was much more expensive than when Zhao Chen previously bought a hundred Half-Beastman slaves, including Charlotte.
If it were before, Zhao Chen would have felt a pang of pain for quite a while.
But now, Zhao Chen didn't even blink.
“Wait... this person...” Zhao Chen saw the owner, and it was someone he knew.
“You negotiate with the other party, and once the price is confirmed. I’ll go pick her up.” Zhao Chen said.
“Alright.”
Lilith went to negotiate with the other party, who quickly responded.
Both parties quickly agreed to the transaction for three thousand star coins.
Zhao Chen glanced at the transaction address, then left the Starship to pick up the person.
Inside a private room at a teahouse in the Starport, a Dwarves was pushed in.
“Boss, the goods you wanted... Oh, it’s you!” The Leather Jacket Woman looked at Zhao Chen, surprised.
“What a coincidence.” Zhao Chen had already noticed earlier that the seller of this little Dwarves was precisely this Leather Jacket Woman.
“I didn’t expect the handsome young man to like this type.” The Leather Jacket Woman looked at Zhao Chen with a half-smile.
“Cough, cough, cough... Let’s just complete the transaction.” Zhao Chen directly proposed the transaction.
The Leather Jacket Woman didn’t dally either; after the three thousand star coins were credited, she pushed the little Dwarves in front of Zhao Chen and handed him a button, which was the controller for the slave collar. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
“Handsome, are you interested in adding someone?” After the transaction was complete, the Leather Jacket Woman started to flirt with Zhao Chen again, licking her red lips.
“I’m sorry, I don’t have that in mind.
I need to inspect the goods now, could I trouble you to...” Zhao Chen gave her the boot.
The Leather Jacket Woman didn’t get angry; having completed a three thousand star coins deal, she was too happy to care.
Although that Dwarves was very special, no one had ever been willing to buy her for three thousand star coins, and just when she thought she would have to lower the price to sell, Zhao Chen appeared.
“Then, handsome young man, take your time inspecting the goods. Oh, right... she’s still a virgin... be careful. If it’s really too much, I can help.” The Leather Jacket Woman walked to the door, not forgetting to probe one last time.
“No need.” Zhao Chen said.
The Leather Jacket Woman threw him an unappreciative eye-roll and walked out of the private room.
Zhao Chen looked at the little Dwarves who had timidly huddled in the corner after entering.
She looked small in the holographic image before, but now seeing her in person, she felt even smaller.
It was hard to believe that such a small physique belonged to an Interstellar Artisan?
“What’s your name?” Zhao Chen asked.
The female Dwarves huddled her body, softly saying: “Annie...”
Zhao Chen reached out his hand towards the Dwarves Annie, and the female Dwarves immediately timidly shrank her head, like a startled little mouse.
Grumble grumble...
At this moment, her stomach made a sound.
“Is your stomach growling?” Zhao Chen asked, knowing the answer.
“No... no...” Annie said in a voice like a mosquito.
Zhao Chen extended his hand: “Then come with me, I’ll take you to eat something delicious.”
Hearing about delicious food, Annie finally raised her head, her big, watery eyes looking at Zhao Chen.
For some reason, this scene made Zhao Chen feel a sense of guilt.
