Liao Ning continued to lament over Zhu Fei's death when a spaceship, bound for the far reaches of the universe, entered a warp. Adorning the spaceship was a silver-blue emblem, the symbol of the empire.
To everyone's surprise, Zhu Fei, who had been declared dead by the alliance, appeared on the spaceship, wearing the empire's emblem.
After an indeterminate period, Zhu Fei slowly opened her tightly shut eyes. As her eyes adjusted to the surrounding light, she realized she had transitioned from a cold cell to an unfamiliar place. Instantly, she curled up nervously, feeling vulnerable and disoriented.
"Miss Zhu Fei, you're finally awake. We went to great lengths to free you from the confines of Planet B16's prison!" A person dressed in a black combat uniform spoke, shifting from a smile to a stern expression. He scolded Zhu Fei, saying, "Look at how guarded you are. Do you even appreciate the sacrifice we made to save you?!"
