A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 556 - Chapter 556 Chapter 412 The Gear of History_1

Chapter 556: Chapter 412 The Gear of History_1 Chapter 556: Chapter 412 The Gear of History_1 The Thirty-Fifth Colonial Planet – New Shanxi.

Standing before the porthole, Li Longcheng gazed intently at the ruins of the colonial base outside the window – the remnants of humanity’s first encounter with the Tuggy People. Their colony had been attacked and occupied by the Tuggy People, before the Star Union counterattacked, seizing back the colony planet.

Now, the place was still a picture of desolation. The once bustling construction and cultivation were nowhere to be seen. Terrified of the alien invaders, most people had fled back to their home planet. This once vibrant colony was now akin to a ghost town, all because of an invasion, an attack from an alien race.

“Look at this,”

Li Longcheng pointed outside the window.

“This is the humiliation that these barbarians have inflicted on us, and we will not submit.”

“But John doesn’t think that way.”

At Li Longcheng’s words, an elderly man sitting beside him let out a chuckle.

“They’ve become accustomed to bowing and scraping. They do not understand what a unified civilization truly needs. Since the disintegration of the Roman Empire, it has always been a chaotic battlefield.”

“Exactly.”

Li Longcheng nodded in agreement. As the representative of the Star Union’s War Advocates, he had been under tremendous pressure.

This was especially true since the identification of the existence of alien powers. They had finally forsaken the limitations between nations and formed a united Star Union, representing all of human civilization.

However, on many issues, Li Longcheng found himself at odds with his Western colleagues.

Just like this time.

The Tuggy launched a surprise attack on their fleet and colonies. As a representative, Li Longcheng insisted on retaliating and hurting them hard. After all, their long history had taught him that there was no other choice but to resist when faced with barbarian invasions.

Yet, those Western representatives did not think the same way. They outweighed the benefits over human dignity. They believed the war with the aliens was an opportunity. Through this platform, the Star Union could rise to become an influential force in the Milky Way.

Li Longcheng was not surprised by their views. After all, that’s how they had always been. When they wanted to integrate into a group, any humiliation and loss were worth it. Just as a nouveau riche strives to become an ennobled nobleman. However, their thinking was at odds with his.

To them, showing initiative in friendship could give the aliens a good impression of humans, allowing them to join their camp. But in Li Longcheng’s view, even if they were to talk about peace, it must be the aliens who come to them to seek it. Only this way could they grasp the initiative.

They weren’t ignorant of this line of thought. Li Longcheng knew exactly why they weren’t doing it.

New Shanxi was in the territory of the Asia Union, which Li Longcheng belonged to, not in the territory of the Pacifist faction’s colonies. Therefore to those Westerners, it wasn’t their loss and they wouldn’t be heartbroken over it. Maybe they’d even celebrate in secret. This is why they were using the excuse of “for all mankind” to force the Asia Union to swallow this humiliation, even hoping that through this incident, the Asia Union’s influence would be significantly weakened.

However, it’s different for Li Longcheng. Although mankind had formed a united Star Union, there were still internal faction disputes. The fights between the Asia Union and NATO had never ceased. Right now, with Asia Union’s influence damaged, NATO was looking to take advantage of the situation. Politics… was always headachy.

However, persisting in the prospect of war also required courage.

Because what they were up against was not just the Tuggy, but also the allies behind them – the Divine Fort Council.

Just a few days ago, representatives from the Divine Fort Council had come to the Star Union offering a peaceful resolution. They presented to humanity a picture beyond their imagination – several powerful alien races in the vast Milky Way forming a coalition, hoping that the Star Union would also join, and have humans as their representatives.

Facing this invitation, the Pacifist faction rejoiced, but Li Longcheng was shrouded in gloom. He knew that what the representative from the Divine Fort Council brought was not mediation, but a threat. If the Star Union truly refused their proposal, it meant they would be going to war with a coalition of a dozen alien races.

Is it worth it?

The Pacifist Group kept talking about the survival of mankind, but what is the survival of mankind?

Living like a beggar? Or dying like a hero?

Without dignity, what value does humanity hold in this universe? Is it purely about clinging to life?

Dignity is not without cost.

But if they go to war, the massacre was just around the corner.

The Pacifist Group has more than once questioned Li Longcheng.

Is it worth it to wage a war for such an elusive dignity, leading to the death of mankind?

Is it worth it?

Concerning this question, Li Longcheng found it amusing.

Of course it is worth it.

A great unified civilization is never gentle. Iron and blood are its fuel. How can there be prosperity without the power to repel invaders from outside?

How would they ever respect humans if they don’t feel our punches?

The carrier aircraft landed stably on the ground. Li Longcheng withdrew his gaze and stood up.

This time, he didn’t come here just for the past, but for the future.

The future of humans.

“The fleet is to stand by above.”

“Yes.”

However, Li Longcheng didn’t see it. Soon after he walked into the base, the fleet hovering outside the planet quietly left.

And all of this, of course, did not escape Duanmu Huai’s eyes.

“Look, how foolish.”

Duanmu Huai glanced at the screen in front of him and curled his lips.

“Facing a huge enemy, humans are still fighting amongst themselves?”

“Why must they wage wars…”

Axelle sighed helplessly, and Duanmu Huai glanced at her.

“To show others you’re not to be messed with. This goes for a country, a civilization, or a person. Should you not retaliate when harassed, but rather clean yourself up and offer yourself willingly?”

“Uh…”

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s reply, Axelle was immediately at a loss for words.

“That’s not the same thing…”

“It is the same. Think about it. If someone’s target is just your body and resisting might cost you your life, shouldn’t you just lie down and let them enjoy? Why risk your life for some meaningless dignity?”

“Uh… that…”

Axelle, soaked in sweat, didn’t know how to refute. In the end, she chose to surrender.

“Alright, I was wrong.”

“Yet, no matter how powerful this civilization is, it’s impossible to defeat all those alien species, right?”

Ann put forward her own doubt. As a princess, although there is a huge difference in technological civilization, political relations won’t change much even after thousands of years.

“Indeed, it’s unrealistic to completely eradicate them, especially given the current situation of the civilization. The point is, they must hurt the others enough for them to learn their lesson. Only in this way, will they know humans are not to be trifled with and not just an echo to whatever they say. In this regard, a firm attitude and resolute will are necessary.”

Duanmu Huai stared quietly at the screen. His reason to intervene was to cooperate with this civilization. After all, neither the Guardian civilization nor the UNSC could take care of themselves while the Star Union, with advanced technology and military capabilities, would undoubtedly provide more benefits if they could collaborate.

The only issue was those stupid bureaucrats, who were no different from those in the Southern Song Dynasty–it depended on whether it was still salvageable this time.

As they were discussing, suddenly, a warship quietly emerged from the dark depths of space. It stopped at the edge of the planet, and then several transport ships emerged and headed towards the colonial base.

The dilapidated colonial base seemed to be unaware of the arrival of these transport ships. These ships landed not far from the base, the hatch opened, and a squadron of aliens clad in space armor and weapons exited. They had green skin, locust-like heads, and four eyes.

“Batarei people, well, not surprising.”

Seeing this, Duanmu Huai snorted. He had a significant understanding of this alien alliance race. In the alliance, the Ashali, Salarians, and Tuggys are permanent council members, possessing the most power in the council. The Ashali are good at resolving political disputes, Salarians are skilled in research, and Tuggys are military specialists.

Among the remaining races, the most undesired are the Batarei. A universe hoodlum race, the first impression of the Batarei is criminals–their reputation is worse than the Vorcha’s.

Indeed, in the game, most of the criminals attacking human borders were funded by the Batarei. Also, the Batarei actually dislike humans, so their appearance here isn’t surprising to Duanmu Huai.

Duanmu Huai was even certain that the backers of this mission must have received the default support of the representatives of the three major races in the Divine Fort Council. It’s just a pity that no one from the major races came forward this time, or else, using this point, he could bleed them dry.

Well, the Batarei… better than nothing, I suppose.

With this in mind, Duanmu Huai packed up his belongings.

“Alright, everyone, let’s move out.”