Chapter 1708: Traitor
Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group - A Major Base
Sudden!
Suddenly, interstellar warships appeared and surrounded the base.
Although there are only three hundred interstellar warships.
However, upon seeing these three hundred interstellar warships, the defensive fleet of this place, which is one of the important bases of the Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group, dared not make any rash moves.
Because all three hundred interstellar warships bore the emblem of the Holy Elf Empire.
They were all T5-class interstellar warships.
Furthermore, anyone who pays a little attention will notice that all the cannons of these three hundred interstellar warships of the Holy Elf Empire are in firing mode.
It also targeted all threatening military units present.
If they make any rash move, a one-sided massacre will ensue.
"Attention! We are the Kaguya Fleet of the Holy Elf Empire, and we are carrying out an investigation order from the Cosmic Military Alliance."
You are suspected of treason and should immediately prepare for investigation.
Within three minutes, shut down all starship engines, all communication equipment, electronic devices, and defensive procedures.
Please refrain from any actions that could be deemed threatening; otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences.
I'll repeat it again!
..."
This warning message kept echoing in the public chat.
The higher-ups of the Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group were quite obedient; their interstellar warships immediately hovered in place, not daring to make any rash moves.
All other industrial facilities and fortifications were also shut down.
After all, the cannons of those three hundred T5-level Holy Elf interstellar warships were no joke.
During this process, a T4-class star cruiser suddenly turned its bow, started its engines, and attempted to escape at top speed.
This sudden turn of events was something none of the Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group had anticipated.
Almost immediately, an energy beam struck the tail of the starship, destroying its engines.
This rendered the T4 starship incapable of escaping.
At the same time, a series of interstellar drones were also released, surrounding the T4-class interstellar warship.
They also attacked and destroyed all the weapon modules on the ship's hull.
In this way, the T4-class starship lost its ability to retaliate in a short period of time.
A starship that cannot escape or fight back naturally becomes a prisoner.
Subsequently, several shuttles began attempting to board the starship.
This scene terrified the starships and mercenaries of the other Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Groups.
To this day, they still don't know what happened.
Especially the highest-ranking person in charge of this base, who was wiping the sweat from his forehead.
"Who is the captain of that starship?"
"What did they do to offend the Holy Elf Empire? How dare they disobey orders and try to escape?" the glacier manager muttered angrily.
This guy is practically playing with the lives of the entire Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group.
Although it is unknown how they provoked the Holy Elf Empire.
But judging from the current situation, the Holy Elf Empire did not arrest the wrong person.
If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. If that starship hadn't done anything wrong, the people from the Holy Elf Empire wouldn't have come knocking on your door.
Now all we can do is pray that this matter doesn't involve them.
Just then, a video window popped up in front of the person in charge of the glacier.
The opponent is a Kaguya elf captain.
"Are you the highest-ranking person in charge here?" the Kaguya Elf captain said coldly.
The highest-ranking official in charge of the glacier immediately replied, "Yes, that is me."
But I really don't know what happened to that starship that disobeyed orders.
The moment you sent the notification, I ordered my fleet and all personnel to remain in place.
I really didn't know it happened..."
Before the glacier manager could finish speaking...
The Kaguya elf captain interrupted, saying, "Whether it has anything to do with you or not, we will investigate that first."
Now, we need your cooperation.
In a moment, I will arrange for several transport ships. You and all your people will board the transport ships and wait for our instructions.
Some people may be taken away for questioning, and the person being questioned will answer whatever questions they are asked.
We will not kill innocent people indiscriminately.
We will also take over this base.
From now on, everything shall be done according to our instructions.
If your people resist or disobey orders during this process, they will bear the consequences.
Did you understand?
"Yes, yes, yes! We will definitely cooperate fully." After saying that, the person in charge of the glacier added, "I personally will definitely cooperate fully."
But with so many people under my command, I really can't guarantee what will happen to the others.
Just like this starship that disobeyed orders.
So... if anyone is ungrateful, you should kill them, just... don't involve me." The person in charge of the glacier was genuinely scared now.
They were afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
"I know, you can rest assured about that."
"We will investigate thoroughly," Captain Kaguya replied.
"Um...may I ask, what exactly...was offended by this?"
And the people on that starship...
The glacier manager asked cautiously, then immediately added, "If I shouldn't have asked these questions, just pretend I didn't."
The Kaguya Elf captain looked at the other party and then said coldly, "A conqueror civilization from another universe has launched an attack on us."
While the battle raged on the front lines, a space fleet connected to your Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group appeared behind the front lines.
They launched an attack on us.
Suspected of colluding with the enemy.
Upon hearing these words, the glacier manager was taken aback.
That's a minor offense.
It's important to know that the universe they're in now has already established a space military alliance.
This means they are a collective, and the Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group is one of them.
And now, a fleet of an interstellar legion connected to them has actually attacked the Holy Elf legion fleet. Isn't that suicidal?
The person in charge of the glacier immediately protested his innocence, saying, "Sir, I really don't know anything about this matter."
This has absolutely nothing to do with me.
If you don't believe me, bring the people from that starship here and confront me!
"These idiots! They can't run a proper business, they do this stupid thing. I should have retired last year!"
The person in charge of the glacier was complaining bitterly at this moment.
"No need to think about it. On that starship that was trying to escape, when our Marines attempted to board it..."
It was discovered that everyone mentioned above had committed suicide.
Not a single one survived.
Upon hearing this, the person in charge of the glacier turned completely pale.
His body was trembling uncontrollably.
"As for whether you are innocent or not, we will investigate and find out for ourselves."
With that, Captain Kaguya ended the communication.
Here, apart from the interstellar warship that attempted to escape, everyone else was quite well-behaved.
This is just one example of the actions being taken by the Holy Elf Empire against the list provided by the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.
It involves nearly ten universes and as many as thirty different forces and organizations.
This is one of the more obedient and well-behaved ones.
One of them, upon discovering the Holy Elf Empire's interstellar fleet, immediately launched a counterattack.
However, these people's interstellar warships are at most a few T5 level.
The weakest force sent out by the Holy Elf Empire was at least T5 level, a significant difference between the two.
Aside from setting himself on fire, there was nothing else happening.
As a result, the most significant impact was felt in one location, where the Holy Elf Legion fleet encountered fierce resistance.
Ultimately, this resulted in the destruction of thousands of interstellar warships in the region and the orbital bombardment of three planets.
In response, the legion fleet of the Holy Elf Empire, responsible for this matter, acted swiftly and decisively, without any hesitation.
As long as they obey, things will be easy.
Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with.
There's nothing that can't be solved with one shot; if there is, just have another round.
that's all.
Within just three hours, half of the list provided by the Dragon Star Empire was eliminated.
The rest was also completely cleaned up within the remaining ten hours.
Many of these cases were not even discovered by Onyon, the Elf King of Kaguya, within his own secret service.
Many of them died because of their resistance.
Because they knew that if they were caught by the Holy Elf Empire for such behavior, they would face certain death.
Some of those who were indecisive, or who thought they could take a gamble and perhaps escape, were captured alive.
These were people of high status who were captured alive.
They were immediately brought before Onyrons, the Elf King of Kaguya.
Inside the starship prison of the Kaguya Elf King's flagship.
The aesthetic here is somewhat different from that of the Holy Elf Empire, giving it a more sinister feel.
You can even see some old bloodstains left on the walls and in the corridors.
Kaguya Elf King Onyne entered a cell and looked at the trembling person opposite him.
The interrogating officer beside him bowed to the Kaguya Elf King Onyne and then whispered in his ear.
"We have broken through this person's defenses, and he is willing to honestly confess everything."
Please feel free to ask.
Onyx, the Elf King of Kaguya, nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the man sitting opposite him in the interrogation chair, his body trembling.
He was completely unharmed, with no visible injuries.
However, you can see an empty interrogation room next door. Inside the interrogation room, there is a transparent floor-to-ceiling window, and across the window, you can see bloodstains and human remains that have not yet been cleaned up.
It's easy to guess what happened in the next room.
The person being questioned didn't dare look in that direction, as if there were some kind of demon there.
“I will ask you questions, and you will answer them.” Kaguya Elf King Onyons looked at the other party.
The man kept nodding.
"What is your name, and what was your identity before?" asked Onyrons, the Elf King of Kaguya.
The man immediately replied, "I am a regional manager of the Glacier Interstellar Mercenary Group."
He was... he was an adjutant to one of the leaders of the Glacier Ten Council.
As he spoke, his gaze unconsciously drifted to the next room, where a finger could be seen in a corner, with a diamond ring inlaid with gemstones on it.
The diamond ring was one that his leader particularly liked to wear.
"Are you connected with the Conqueror Civilization?"
"I...I don't know if it was the Conqueror Civilization, I only know...the leader had been secretly in contact with an interstellar civilization before."
We received a lot of advanced technology from them.
Then...then he told me to find a secluded place and quietly build an industrial base to produce some powerful interstellar warships.
I... I did as instructed.
I really don't know what kind of conqueror civilization that was.
"I'm just someone who does things for others." The man looked pleadingly at Onyron, the Elf King of Kaguya.
Onyne, the Elf King of Kaguya, asked, "Do you know how your leader made contact with the Conqueror Civilization?"
Have you noticed anything suspicious about him or his surroundings?
The man thought for a moment and said, "There's nothing suspicious... but there are suspicious people."
He would often secretly go to a place every three to five months, taking me with him on the first trip.
The person I met was dressed entirely in a black cloak; I couldn't see his face or hear his voice.
They were talking in a separate room, so I don't know what they talked about.
That's all I know.
Please let me go... I have a lot of money... I'm willing to give you all of it...
The Elf King Onyons ignored what the other party said next and continued to ask, "So how many interstellar warships have been manufactured and produced in your base?"
"In total... there were approximately 100,000 ships."
I just follow orders.
"I'll do whatever he tells me to do," the man said cautiously.
Throughout his words, he has been trying to clear his name.
At this moment, the Elf King Onyne took out a piece of paper and a pen and pushed them in front of the man.
He said, "Write down everyone you know who has been in contact with this force."
Including the time they spent in contact.
Every piece of information must be recorded clearly, otherwise... you will bear the consequences.
Yes, yes, yes.
"I will write down everything I know!" the man said hurriedly, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Kaguya Elf King Onyneus stepped out.
The other interrogation rooms outside were basically the same.
He asked the person next to him, "Is there any other valuable information that was obtained during the interrogation?"
The man shook his head and said, "Basically, the information they report is pretty much the same; it's all like this."
All of this points to a mysterious organization.
This organization likely possesses the means to communicate with the conqueror civilization; they are essentially the conqueror civilization's agents planted in our universe.