"It will take a full day to get from our sector to Bayerland, Senator," Captain Violet led Xiao Yan and Sonia through cabin after cabin, giving them a detailed introduction to the battleship Burrenshire, "Based on the information we've received, a larger blockade fleet is gathering. ”

"What is the size of the Trade Alliance fleet?" Xiao Yan asked, "If a war breaks out, does the principality have a chance of winning?" ”

"After the entire fleet is assembled, the Trade Alliance expects to have at least 3 battleships, 4 battlecruisers, 3 escort carriers, 8 cruisers, star destroyers and a group of frigates," Violet said calmly, "The Bayerland fleet, counting the part that belongs to the combined fleet at the same time, only has 1 battleship, 3 battlecruisers, and one battleship and one fleet aircraft carrier each under construction. ”

"There is a big difference in strength, but Miss Captain doesn't seem to be particularly worried," Sonia noticed that not only the captain, but also the lieutenants accompanying him had no worried and fearful expressions.

"If war were just a comparison of paper data, humanity would have ushered in eternal peace," the blonde captain chuckled, "The Trade Alliance's fleets would not only take a lot of time to gather from various sectors, but would also leave long supply lines in the rear. ”

"Will the Principality attack in advance?" Xiao Yan asked casually. The answer to this question is clearly not something that the captain is capable of answering.

"If the negotiations don't go well, the only way for the weaker side to avoid destruction is to attack on their own," the captain didn't seem to take the issue to heart, "however, I have not received an order to fight from the Duchy's side, Your Excellency Templar." ”

……

Orbit of the planet Bayeran.

In the vast expanse of the sky, a huge ship the size of a city is silently levitating, monitoring every move in the planet's orbit.

"This is Shi Yu, the Star Destroyer of the Trade Alliance E2 Sector Fleet, please identify yourself." The battleship quickly spotted a ship heading for Beyeland, and immediately sent out an inquiry.

"Trade Alliance warship, this is the plane of the Special Envoy of the Senate of the Republic, Count Sonia de Lamour," the captain switched to the communication channel, "Miss Count was commissioned by the Council to come to meet with your responsible person as scheduled. ”

"This blockade is fully legal and we would be happy to meet with the special envoy of the Senate. I'm the Trade Alliance's Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs in the E2 Star Sector, Raja van Goul. The communication channel was quickly switched to the Trade Alliance's Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, and a goblin-looking figure appeared on the screen, "I am honored to have your presence here, and my fleet and I look forward to the upcoming talks. Follow our guide to the flagship Vandal. ”

Sonia turned off the communication screen and turned to look at her teammates who were wearing power armor: "The Trade Alliance seems to have a good attitude. ”

"I have a bad premonition." Xiao Yan began to put on the power armor, "If the negotiations are deadlocked, after the Trade Alliance has mobilized all the fleets, the Bayeran side will not even have a chance to resist." ”

“emmm……”

"The Bayeran side is well aware of this," Xiao Yan said, "and I'm even worried that they will attack us and create an excuse for an early war." ”

Sonia frowned, realizing that it was indeed possible. The girl stood up in distress and came behind Xiao Yan to help him put on the heavy armor: "That's true, I can't even think of who is a reliable ally. The situation is even worse than when it was in Romania. ”

"If it weren't for the fact that the situation was so bad, the dimensional world wouldn't have been so well equipped." Xiao Yan smiled and slapped his breastplate.

"Advanced Assault Scout Suit, Mark-3 Power Armor (Commander). Grade: Gray (cannot be carried out of the Dimensional World).

Place of origin: No. 12 assembly line of the Central Star District Arsenal.

Attributes: Strength +5, Defense +20.

Special Effect: One-way stance shield that is immune to energy and physical attacks within the limit of energy resistance.

Notes: This set provides 12 hours of life support in a cosmic vacuum, powerful full-body protection, and a one-way stance shield. ”

"The equipment is really good," Sonia shook her head, "It's a battleship and a equipment, it's like we're afraid we'll die at the beginning." ”

The girl wore a lighter and more gorgeous spacesuit, outlining a perfect figure, not as rough and stiff as Xiao Yan's armor, and providing an omnidirectional stance shield without affecting her movements, which was much more advanced than Xiao Yan's equipment.

For this kind of privilege of the chosen one, Xiao Yan is no longer surprised. He shook his head, as if to dispel some ominous premonition: "Not only this mission, but I also have a vague bad premonition about this plane.

"There's a familiar, but palpitating feeling."

……

The frigate USS Vandal is a huge ring-shaped spaceship. Although it was not as well-protected and sturdy as a fleet carrier, it was large enough to accommodate a division of troops.

These frigates were larger and more comfortable, and for the trade alliance bureaucrats with a more merchant component, it was much more comfortable to fly on these giant ships than the oil-smelling warships.

Before the crisis erupted, the Trade Alliance converted many of its merchant ships and transport ships into frigates. Aided by an effective chain of command, these formidable motherships became the flagships of the various blockade fleets.

"Your Excellency, it is a great honor for us to have you here." The cronies sent by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Star Region respectfully and warmly greeted Sonia and Xiao Yan to the lounge of the Vendall, "Please wait here, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Star Region will be here later." ”

The lounge is extravagant, with a rare cashmere carpet spread on the already comfortable floor, where you can walk on it as if you are stepping on a cloud. A large number of service robots followed suit, delivering fruit, doughnuts, cheese, pudding, chocolate ice cream and various drinks, and enthusiastically asking the two if they needed to take a shower and change clothes.

A platoon of Marines can't finish it...... Xiao Yan shook his head and let the robots exit the lounge.

Sonia watched the other party exit the conference room, smiled and said to Xiao Yan: "I feel that the Trade Alliance official just now seems to be scared?" What are you afraid of? If the Senate had such authority, the trade dispute would not have turned into a fleet blockade. ”

The girl had a point. After many adventures in the dimensional world, Sonia has also grown from a helpless daughter to a little bit.

Xiao Yan agrees with his teammates, but he also lacks intelligence and can't make judgments.

……

"What? The man next to the senator is a Templar? Why were the Templars on the Senator's ship? The captain of the Vendal looked at a piece of information with a shudder, "You can't be mistaken, can you?" ”

"This is information from the Shadow Mechanism of the Lord, and it can't be wrong. What to do? We did not dare to stand up to the Templars. The Trade Alliance's Outer Vice-Minister wiped the sweat from his head and said, "Hurry up and contact that Lord." ”

The holographic projection reveals a figure hidden under a black burqa. Vice-Admiral Raga and his entourage immediately fell to their knees: "My lord, the envoy of the Senate is here, and she is carrying a Templar!" ”

The second-chief spoke so loudly that the entire bridge could hear it. As soon as they heard the name of the Templars, the officers and soldiers who were busy on the bridge suddenly lost their voices, and they did not dare to look at the second commander.

The big man in the hologram asked coldly, "So what?" ”

"My lord, we can't fight the Templars, they're terrifying!" The captain of the flagship Vandal shouted. But before he could say his words, he swallowed back, desperately clutching his throat with his hands.

"Ahem, ahem." The captain immediately fell into intense pain, as if a noose had been put around his neck and tightened little by little. With a sudden click, the officer's neck was twisted off and he fell to the ground limply like a strangled chick.