"Divine Lord, what's the use of their battleship?"
Number One seemed confused and aggrieved as she looked at Brian.
Brian suddenly looked displeased and reprimanded Number One sternly. "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Number One, remember that I don't need stupid people around me."
After being warned by Brian, Number One immediately kept silent and obediently stood behind him.
The two of them quietly watched the big screen, waiting for the fish to take the bait.
Not long after, the S Battleship landed on the surface of Planet Helka.
"Boss, why do I feel that the landing process was too smooth?"
"I think so too. Where have all these filthy natives gone?"
Allen, the captain of the S Battleship, heard his subordinates murmuring and started pondering.
"How is the obsidian energy monitoring data?"
"There is a strong energy reaction one kilometer below our battleship. That might be the location of the obsidian storage that our spies have previously sent back."
Upon hearing this, Allen uttered a praise, "Not bad. Such a strong reaction will be enough to satisfy the superiors."
Then, Allen asked, "Are there any other obsidian energy reactions?"
The battleship monitor looked at the row of electronic screens in the surveillance cabin. Then, his expression suddenly changed.
"It's not good!"
"What happened? Why are you making such a fuss?"
Everyone in the cabin became nervous.
The monitor zoomed in on the electronic screen once again. After confirming the data, he spoke with a trembling voice.
"Boss, many microscopic energy reactions have appeared around us all of a sudden. Judging from the frequency, they seem to be coming from an advanced mecha."
"What kind of advanced mecha?"
"It's very similar to the ancient mecha of Planet Helka recorded in our materials. A long time ago, the mecha had once suppressed Planet Bhutler to the point where were unable to raise our heads against it."
"Idiot, we destroyed those mechas long ago. How can they appear here?"
Allen lifted the monitor and moved him away. Then, he personally checked the data.
With just one look, he was shocked.
"Oh my god, how is this possible? This number is even greater than the number of mechas at Planet Helka's peak."
"I must be seeing things."
Allen rubbed his eyes and took another look.
This time, he simply fell from his seat.
The members of the S Battleship Squadron beside him were very puzzled. "Captain, these might just be fragmentary obsidian mines that have been scattered underground. Why are you reacting so strongly?"
Allen struggled to his feet. Furious, he spoke as his voice trembled.
"F*ck, cut the crap. Retreat. We won't be able to leave if we're too late. Our opponent this time is very strong and we're no match for them. Let's quickly escape and report to headquarters."
After Allen issued the order, the pilot prepared to steer the space battleship back.
"You have been surrounded. Step out of the cabin immediately. Give up on resistance and don't struggle unnecessarily."
The five members of the S Battleship received an electronic warning from outside.
"Captain, more than thirty high-energy reaction mechas and hundreds of wing planes have appeared around us!"
When they heard the report from the monitoring room, everyone started to panic.
After a series of screams, Allen was the first to calm down.
Then, he replied through the communication system in the battleship.
"Who are you and what is your purpose? We are a squadron from Planet Bhutler. I advise you not to cause unnecessary trouble."
"Tsk, you're up against the people from Planet Bhutler!"
The reply sounded impatient. "I repeat, you are surrounded. Get out of the cabin immediately and give up on resistance."
When Allen heard the warning, he did not give in and decisively issued an order.
"Retreat at full speed! The people of Planet Bhutler cannot lower their heads in front of barbarians!"
"Not good, captain. Our turbines have been disconnected from the main system!"
"Our high-power laser weapons have also failed."
"Captain, our command system has also been hacked."
…
In the end, the S Battleship Squadron could not resist and actively surrendered.
Nine of the Sweepers, Number Two to Number Ten, escorted Alan and the others to the underground prison.
Then, Number Two pushed Allen towards Brian.
"This is my Divine Lord. Don't be impudent."
Allen's limbs were bound by electronic shackles. When he saw the fully-cloaked Brian, he let out a disdainful sound.
"Hmph."
"How dare you disrespect my Divine Lord?"
Number One, who was standing beside Brian, was extremely angry.
Then, she rushed forward and kicked Allen down.
Allen rolled several times on the ground before stopping.
A few of his teeth had fallen out. Blood mixed with saliva flowed out from the corner of his mouth, but he remained silent.
Meanwhile, Brian glanced at Allen and spoke coldly.
"I will spare your life in exchange for the secrets of obsidian."
"Hmph, I will never betray Planet Bhutler. I am already prepared to sacrifice myself for my planet. Don't even think about obtaining any information from me."
"Then, what if I also spare the lives of your four subordinates? Also, your previous spy, Bob, has already confessed. If you don't cooperate, I can announce to the outside world that you have betrayed your planet and cooperated with us. At that time, the reputation that you value will not even be worth mentioning."
Once again, Allen fell silent.
A moment later, he made his choice.
"I'll give you a secret to exchange for the lives of the five people in the S Battleship."
Brian looked almost imperceptibly pleased.
"Alright. A wise man submits to his circumstances. Number One, let this captain go."
"Divine Lord…"
Number One looked at Brian with a pleading expression.
"Obey my orders!"
Reluctantly, Number One opened the electronic shackles that bound Allen.
Allen got up with difficulty. Then, he looked at Number One and the other Sweepers, who were staring at him fiercely.
His body trembled as he spoke shakily.
"The surface of obsidian is used to provide energy for interstellar battleships, but it has a wider use…"
"Don't talk nonsense, just tell me the real use of obsidian. Bob has told me everything you just said. Just tell me exactly what the connection between obsidian and spatial hyperdrive is."
Sweeper Number Three, who was behind Allen, coldly interrupted his speech.
The Sweepers were putting more pressure on Allen than his supervisor did. As a result, he was sweating all over.
"The real use of obsidian is to engage in spatial hyperdrive. Spatial hyperdrive will allow us to directly cross galaxies and explore the space outside the Model Galaxy. In addition, obsidian can also be used to make spatial weapons and directly banish the enemy to an elemental space. Ordinary energy sources cannot do this. This secret is only known to the members of the Galactic Congress…"
After Allen gave a detailed explanation on the uses of obsidian and how to make space weapons, Brian asked him a question.
"Are there still any spies from Planet Bhutler left on Planet Helka?"
"No."
Allen's answer was weak.
When Brian heard Allen's answer, he turned around indifferently and walked away.
"Number One, I'll leave the captain and his four companions to you. Treat them well.
"Wait. I thought you said that you'd trade our lives for a secret?"
"I don't want your lives anymore, but I didn't say they didn't."
…
"Divine Lord, we have found a piece of detailed information about obsidian in the S Battleship. Please take a look."