"Deal?"

"Yes, we Dessaians want to buy faster-than-light technology from you amoeba."

The Desa people, who had established contact with the gatherers, replied that the Desa people, who were diplomatic envoys at this moment, were very apprehensive in their hearts, because this exchange could be said to be directly related to the future of the entire Desa people.

He could always feel the countless Desians watching him from behind, hoping that he would bring good news back to civilization.

The Gatherer's answer to the trade in faster-than-light technology was the same as always, and before coming into contact with the Dessa, other races they came into contact with refused to buy faster-than-light, and the Desa were no exception.

"Unfortunately, the supreme will of the race dictates that it is not for sale, so we cannot sell it to you."

"Can we negotiate with the Supreme Will?"

The Desatic diplomatic envoy impatiently asked, since the gatherer of the current exchange could not decide, then he could communicate with the 'supreme will' of the amoeba who could really decide the trade of faster-than-light technology.

If you don't give up until the Yellow River, you are talking about the current diplomatic envoy of the Dessars, and this diplomacy, he is shouldering a heavy mission.

"This can't be done, because of the information blockage brought about by the speed of light, each cluster is wrapped in an information cocoon, and the supreme will of the race is the same, and we can't build a connection with them now." Collector replied.

"That's a pity."

The Desa diplomatic envoy was a little frustrated, but not hysterical, as a good diplomat chosen by civilization, he had to calm down and find a glimmer of life in the diplomacy with the amoeba that belonged to them.

"We contacted you this time, in addition to wanting to do some trade with you, there are other things we want to ask you." Said the Dessatic diplomatic envoy.

"What's the matter?" The gatherer asked.

"What are we, the Dessa, going to do in order to survive this cosmic war safely? Can you tell us about anything other than mastering faster-than-light technology? ”

The diplomatic envoys of the Desians directly pointed out the demands of their Desa.

It was a risky attempt, and through the analysis of the information sent by the gatherers, and now the contact with the gatherers, the Desa diplomatic envoys had a rough idea of the gatherers, who were 'honest'.

'Honesty' does not mean not lying, but not being accustomed to hiding what you want to say.

"Absolutely." The Gatherer said.

With this reply, the diplomatic envoy of the Desa people was instantly relieved.

However, before the diplomatic envoy of the Desa people could completely relax, he was shocked by the other party's next supplementary answer, and his heart rose to his throat again.

"Become a vassal civilization of our amoeba." The gatherer confessed.

"Vassals? It means that one party is subservient to the other, right? ”

The Dessaan diplomatic envoy was somewhat suspicious of whether he had misheard or understood, and asked the gatherer rhetorically.

"That's right, it's as you understand it, the Desa people surrender to the amoeba." The collector replied unequivocally.

Receiving such a firm answer, the heart of the Dessar diplomatic envoy instantly became heavy, and his thoughts turned a thousand times, and many questions arose because of the gatherer's answer.

Among the many questions, the Desa diplomatic envoy asked the most important question in his opinion.

“…… What's the point of you amoebas doing this? Want more races to become your comrades in the fight against destruction? ”

Yes, the Desa diplomatic envoy can only guess that Amoeba wants the Desa to participate in the space war. Search

If this is the case, the Desians will never agree to learn more terrifying truths through the information of the gatherers, and technology like their civilization can only be used as cannon fodder to attract firepower at best.

The Gatherer replied, "No, we don't expect a race that submits to a race to become a reliable fighting force, and with the fighting power of a race, it is enough to deal with the Great Annihilation. ”

"And why are you doing this? What can submission to your race bring you? The Dessaan diplomatic envoy asked again.

The gatherer thought for a moment, and remembered the answer that the Supreme Will had once given to this question.

"Food."

This answer really frightened the diplomatic envoy of the Dessars, just like a normal person facing a cannibal, it is impossible to stand calmly next to each other.

However, after overcoming the initial fears, the Desaan diplomatic envoy sensed that something was wrong.

The technical level of the amoeba is not known how many levels higher than the Dessa, and even the Desa themselves can survive only by relying on the light of the stars, so the amoeba will not be able to do it?

Look at those giant creatures, the largest size is close to the red dwarf, that kind of large-scale creature, even if the entire Desa people are used as rations, I'm afraid it's not enough for the other party to stuff their teeth, right?

In this way, the other party's "food" should not refer to the kind of things that they traditionally perceive.

The Dessaan diplomatic envoy who wanted to understand asked the gatherer tentatively.

"You've all reached this point and still need to eat other creatures? Wouldn't that be a hassle for you? ”

"It's not our food, it's the food of the whole race, and the growth of the race requires thoughts, and with more different thoughts, the race can discover more mysteries of the universe, and the race will become stronger as a result." Collector replied.

Hearing the gatherer's explanation, the Desa's diplomatic envoy finally calmed down, although he didn't understand what the gatherer meant by what he said, but it shouldn't hurt them.

However, it is true that 'vassal' is true, and Amoeba wants to become the 'suzerain' of the Desa.

If there was an alternative, the Desatic diplomatic envoy was naturally reluctant to become a vassal, so he tentatively asked the gatherer.

"Is there any other way to survive than to become your vassal civilization?"

The gatherer pondered for a moment, "...... No, with your skills, you can only leave some last words at most. ”

The Desa diplomatic envoy's mind moved slightly, since there is a way to leave a last word, can it also rely on this method to leave people behind?

The Desa people have long realized the digitization of thinking, and it is not impossible to leave a carrier of last words, and it is not impossible to leave a group of Desa people.

"What do I have to do to leave a last word?"

The Dessaan diplomatic envoy asked rhetorically in a somewhat hurried tone.

The Gatherer replied, "Create a long electromagnetic acceleration orbit that accelerates a piece of metal with a mass of only a few grams to near the speed of light and launches it beyond the river system, and you can engrave your last words on the metal sheet." ”

The collectors are talking about the sub-light speed voyage method that has been eliminated by the collectors, and the sub-light speed voyage is achieved by bypassing the specific impulse formula through magnetic rail acceleration.

However, due to the industrial level of the Desa, the gatherers believe that the Desa can only fire one Last Word.

"Thank you for your explanation, Gatherer."

The diplomatic envoy of the Desa replied solemnly, he was really grateful, without the slightest moisture and politeness, the sub-light speed navigation method was indeed another option for the Desa.

"I'm glad to communicate with you, Desa, too." The Gatherer said.