Roger's so-called third way, in Meng Lei's view, should not have any other choice than to join the alliance.

Sure enough, when Meng Lei's words fell, Roger nodded lightly, and a touch of helplessness appeared on his face.

"Defecting to the alliance is the path we are most reluctant to try easily, and it is also the last way to retreat as a last resort!"

Roger's tone was a little heavy, and he could hear the entanglement and regret in his heart.

The smoke filled the huge study room.

The fragrance of the stinging skin is mixed with the smell of nicotine, blending into a strange odor that makes people feel a sense of anxiety hidden beneath the surface of the water in the calm.

"If it weren't for the outbreak of the Molten Rock Outpost incident, we would have had a certain buffer time, and we could wait for you to develop steadily, and then find an opportunity to seek cooperation.

But once the alliance and the separatist group go to war in an all-out way, the sea area affected by this war will not be as simple as our shipping lane.

At that time, all the seas of the world will be affected.

The war will be much more intense than ever before, and it will be protracted!

Under normal circumstances, the separation organization can barely be self-sufficient, relying on the foundation accumulated over the years.

Even if it does not rely on the black market and smuggling channels, it can slowly develop on its own.

However, once war breaks out, the productivity and accumulation of the organization are simply not enough to sustain the long-term attrition of the war.

Although chaos will also occur within the alliance, with the alliance's perfect industrial chain and deep accumulation, it is completely able to hold on to the end of this war! ”

Roger took a deep breath, glanced at Meng Lei, and continued:

"In this case, if you choose the first path, it will definitely not work at the moment.

Even if we concentrate our forces and move collectively away from the battlefield to the sea area of the leveling area along the previously reopened shipping lanes.

Not to mention whether the radicals will agree or not, our exploration faction has lost the material support provided by the radicals, and even if it is transferred to the sea area of the leveling area, it will be difficult to gain a foothold there.

The level zone is much more dangerous than the shallow zone!

In addition to the more terrifying alien sea monsters, there are also threats from local forces, and all kinds of dangers are everywhere! ”

Hearing this, Meng Lei's expression suddenly startled, and he hurriedly asked:

"Local forces?!

What kind of local forces, could it be that there are still people living there in the sea area of the Flat Zone for so many years?! ”

Roger's words shocked Meng Lei.

In his consciousness, he had always thought that after the shipping lanes between the various regions were faulted, the resources of the home star and the shallow region had been lost, and there were no human beings in the deeper seas for a long time.

But Roger's words clearly show that his previous thinking was completely wrong!

And it's a big mistake!

Not only are there people alive in the sea area of the leveling area, but they are also alive and well, and even a new power system has been established independent of alliances and separatist organizations!

This simply subverted Meng Lei's cognition!

"Yes, there have always been ancient colonists living in the flats below the surface, and they are not extinct.

Moreover, the level of science and technology is more advanced than ours!

We also found out about this matter after the reopening of the shipping channel, and presumably the investigation agency of the alliance has known about this for a long time, but they have kept it a secret. ”

Roger said calmly, as if he were telling a trivial matter.

But in Meng Lei's heart, at this moment, he was overturned, countless doubts and questions came to his heart, and his brain was a little confused.

"Wait, the Alliance knows that there are people in the Leveling Zone, so doesn't that mean that they have already opened up a new channel to the Leveling Zone?

In this way, the first thing that can be determined is that they must have been in contact with each other and have maintained long-term contact.

So why didn't the Alliance publicize this matter and advocate for the people to start a new round of exploration and promote the development of the alien society?

What the hell are they thinking? ”

Meng Lei raised his doubts and felt extremely puzzled.

Roger shrugged his shoulders, the reflection of smoke and lenses covered his face and eyes, and he couldn't see the expression on his face, and said slowly in a deep voice:

"No one knows what the Presidium of the First Sea Area Alliance thinks,

The ability to separate tissues from penetrating and not being able to reach into a body of that level.

However, the Order's think tank may be able to deduce a conclusion based on the information we have obtained from the Explorers in the Leveling Zone.

On the part of the coalition, there was supposed to be a certain agreement with a certain force in the peace zone.

The two sides do not interfere with each other, exchange materials and technology as interests, and maintain the balanced development of both sides.

What the alliance needs is stability, not a grand plan to expand its territory.

On the basis of this philosophy, as long as its own stability is not undermined, the alliance will not encourage people to step out of their comfort zone and continue to explore deeper.

After all, exploring new seas means a certain amount of population loss.

At present, the proportion of the population of the alliance is decreasing every year, and if a large number of people are lost due to exploration, it will exacerbate the collapse of the alliance! ”

After a pause, Roger snuffed out the cigarette butt and added:

"Low fertility is the biggest problem facing the Union and the entire Tia people today,

Due to the declining population, the Coalition has now been forced to abandon a large number of strongholds and outposts.

This is one of the reasons why the Coalition has been reluctant to go to war with the Separatist Groups for a long time. ”

Speaking of this, Meng Lei probably understood the psychology of the top level of the alliance.

No wars, no explorations, with the current social structure, the alliance can at least hold on and enjoy the good times of a few more generations.

But if war and accidents lead to aggravated internal friction.

Perhaps in the next generation, it will be difficult to maintain stability even in the most basic social structures.

At that time, the entire race will be wiped out.

The alliance has tried to maintain a solid core philosophy, but it also has some painstaking aspects.

At this time, Roger got up and patted Meng Lei on the shoulder, and said earnestly:

"Let's not talk about the issue of the peace zone on the part of the alliance,

What I want to tell you is that once we have chosen the first path, move towards the leveling area.

That means that many beautiful families will be torn apart.

What happens to my wife and daughter if I'm gone?

It is not impossible to take them with them, but when the war is in full swing and the radicals are too busy to take care of themselves, they will not supply us with any more supplies.

With the harsh living environment of the leveling area, the difficult living conditions are secondary, and I am afraid that I will lose my life due to various sudden changes!

As a result, most of the Explorers in the Order, who hold important positions in the Alliance, are reluctant to take this path.

and set up another portal, and since then it has declared independence from the organization and has become a new force of its own.

It's the best choice we can make at the moment. ”

After a pause, Roger continued:

"The alliance and the radicals are at war, and there will be no energy to spare their hands against us for the time being.

And after the war, the vitality of the alliance is greatly damaged, and it will take a long time to recover, and it is impossible to continue to provoke incidents.

That gives us plenty of respite! ”

Roger's voice fell, Meng Lei frowned suspiciously, and asked:

"At this juncture, if your faction declares independence from the organization, will the radicals agree? They were originally a bunch of madmen, a bunch of terrorists through and through!

The Explorers rebelled against the survival of the organization, so they didn't worry about their retaliation? ”

Meng Lei does not have such a far-sighted politician's gaze, and the questions he can think of are simple and straightforward.

Roger shook his head and didn't answer immediately.

After brewing two cups of tea again, and putting two new nether stings into it, he said:

"There are serious internal divisions between the radicals and the explorers because of their different ideas.

When the founders of the first secession groups were still around, the cohesion of the organization was relatively strong, and this disagreement did not have much impact on internal unity.

But when the second group of leaders came to power, cracks gradually began to emerge between the two factions.

But at that time, the political situation was turbulent, and the reputation of the organization plummeted among the people, and it was the time when it was necessary to develop in a low-key manner and report to the group for warmth.

Therefore, some of the estrangements caused by different ideas have been masked by external pressure, and they can be regarded as barely passing that dangerous period.

However, now is the period of power change when the second group of leaders abdicates.

As the situation in the alien society gradually stabilized, the differences and estrangements that had been suppressed by various factors for a long time began to break out in full force!

Even without the alliance's high-profile declaration of war, it is only a matter of time before the separatist groups split.

This molten outpost incident was a catalyst that accelerated the process of all changes, but the result orientation was already predestined.

Therefore, even if the explorers declared independence, the radicals would not react excessively.

And at the end of the day,

The cause of the situation to this point is also caused by their own hands! ”

The words fell, and in the brief interval when Meng Lei fell into contemplation, Roger picked up the teacup and took a sip, moistened his throat, and continued:

"Of course, the radicals won't let us go so easily.

In the ensuing war, we will also have to pay a certain price, abandon some members of the alliance lurking within the alliance, or use their respective identities to obtain information for them.

In addition, once the final defeat is inevitable.

We also need to cede several shipping lanes to the leveling zone to provide them with a way out.

This is the most basic price that the explorers have to pay for declaring independence! ”

Hearing this, Meng Lei nodded suddenly.

To be honest, Roger's so-called costs seem to be lightly described, but Meng Lei understands that for the Explorers, the significance of these costs is absolutely extraordinary!

According to Roger, it seems that the split of the separatist organization is inevitable.

In fact, if you think about it differently, the explorers want to take this opportunity to withdraw, and the radicals can't stay even if they want to.

If the two sides really want to break out at this juncture, once the explorers turn around and join the alliance, the fate of the radicals will undoubtedly be even worse!

When the time comes, there will be no last retreat.

It's better for everyone to get together and disperse, negotiate to solve this matter, and if there is a chance to meet in the flat area in the future, there will not be one more enemy.

Meng Lei nodded thoughtfully, finally figuring out the historical issues between these factions and forces.

However, after thinking about it, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Looking up at Roger, Meng Lei asked suspiciously:

"If most of the resources under the command of the separatist groups are in the hands of the radicals, then how will you survive and develop after you declare independence?

"Becoming an Immortal"

For forces like you that do not submit to the Coalition's controls, the Coalition will inevitably exclude you from the supply system.

Could it be that you plan to follow the model of the independent colonies and take the single-plane route? ”

Roger shook his head slightly and said with a smile:

"That's why I'm looking for you for cooperation!"

Meng Lei was stunned, then pricked up his ears, and said seriously:

"I want to hear about it!"

Roger took a deep breath and said slowly:

"The declaration of independence is only a paper plan currently on the round table of the faction leaders, and the specific date of implementation has not yet been determined.

We need a certain amount of time to plan and prepare.

When the Declaration of Independence comes into effect, we are bound to strangle all hidden dangers in the cradle!

During this time, we need to support Blue Star players like you, develop as quickly as possible, and have a supply system independent of the Alliance!

For example, food, military industry, light industry, minerals and medical research institutions, etc......

Only when your system is perfected and our cooperation is officially launched, can you get rid of all worries! ”

Meng Lei thought about it, and still said with a puzzled face:

"Since you have the resources to do this, why don't you develop it yourself, but pin your hopes on us outsiders?"

Roger shook his head and smiled bitterly, without seeing anything outside, he took out a cigarette from the cigarette case that Meng Lei put on the coffee table, lit it, and explained:

"Have you forgotten what I told you?"

"What?"

"We are weak, although there are many members in high positions in the alliance system.

However, the overall number of members of our faction is very small.

In the entire alien ocean, the number of explorers combined, no more than three million!

Even if it is calculated at 3 million people, it sounds like a lot, but it can be divided by tens of thousands of waterways, and the density of members is pitiful.

Even if we gather our troops and concentrate our personnel.

But under the control of the alliance, the effect can be extremely limited.

That's why we need the help of you Blue Star players.

Your population base is the biggest advantage! ”

Meng Lei nodded thoughtfully, with a sudden look on his face.

Speaking of this step, Meng Lei finally knew what the reason for Roger to find him was.

After so much foreshadowing and explanation, the other party's ultimate goal is actually this.

No wonder Roger is so eager, given the current situation on the alien planet, the time is indeed quite short for their Explorers to declare their independence and completely separate themselves from any force.

It is necessary to get out as soon as possible before the effects of this war are encountered, and not to be constrained by the supply system.

Whatever goes wrong, the consequence of independence is not freedom, but destruction!

Meng Lei took a deep breath, looked at Roger with a serious face, and asked the most critical question.

"What kind of support will you use to do so? Fund? Technology? Or is it a material resource? ”

Roger shook his head and smiled, and replied in a calm tone:

"Neither!"

Meng Lei was stunned, then frowned, and asked:

"So how can you help us in our next development?"

Roger took a puff of his cigarette and said in a deep voice:

"I'll help you with information about the locations of natural fishing grounds that the Coalition has never made public, the coordinates of abandoned outposts that are not a safety hazard, and the locations of ore veins that have been explored in the early stages but have not been exploited with much productivity......

This is high-level intelligence that belongs to the secret of the Alliance, and I can provide it to you free of charge! ”

Hearing this, Meng Lei breathed shortly, and Tong Kong enlarged slightly.

I have to say that the information presented by Roger is indeed extremely tempting. Confusing, you can't buy it with money.

And, that's exactly what the Heavy Fleet needs today.

The development of a force is never enough to be supported by the efforts of top-notch individuals.

Meng Lei alone, no matter how much money he earns, it is impossible to meet the needs of the entire fleet.

Besides, good luck will not accompany him for a lifetime, and it is impossible to be so lucky every time.

Only when a force has undertakings and industries that belong to the collective that it can achieve long-term and stable development can it achieve.

The information that Roger can provide, whether it is the food supply and marketing industry or the mineral development industry, is very promising in the future!

Although it cannot be a monopoly, it can at least meet the needs of the survival and development of the fleet and successfully survive the difficult entrepreneurial period.

To be honest, in the face of Roger's proposed support project, Meng Lei was indeed moved.

The point is, this information is all for nothing, without any cost, and at your fingertips.

What reason did he have to refuse such a good deed?

However, in order to pursue maximum benefits, Meng Lei groaned and said with an embarrassed face:

"Director Luo, if you can only provide intelligence help, then I'm afraid our development speed is still far from meeting your requirements!"

After a pause, Meng Lei added:

"Aside from other problems, the population shift alone is a huge problem for us!

We simply don't have a lot of money to buy enough submarines to go deeper into the oceans.

A basic exploration boat costs 50,000 marks!

It can only carry no more than fifteen crew members at a time!

With the current size of the heavy fleet, how many submarines do you have to make to transfer enough personnel to complete the most basic outpost development?

If this problem is not solved, no matter how much information I have, it will be useless! ”

Roger smiled slightly, shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly:

"You need to solve the problem of funding.

I can't help with that, because it's easy for the league to spy on and expose the target.

Besides......"

As soon as the conversation changed, Roger looked at Meng Lei, showed a meaningful smile, and said:

"This time at the Molten Rock Outpost, Captain Meng's harvest should be not small, right?

In addition to the three F-class exploration boats, a considerable number of the painted skin parasite eggs that the Bud guy tried to collect should have also fallen into your hands.

If you sell those eggs, it's a lot of income! ”

Hearing this, Meng Lei was suddenly shocked.

Roger knew about the other three submarines, and he was not surprised at all, after all, they came back together, and it was easy for the Security Office to find out.

However, not too many people know about the eggs.

Almost all those in the know are their own people.

So how did Roger know?

"Is that Lenny?"

Meng Lei remembered the fat boss of the war supplies store, Lanny, only after he got off the ship, he immediately separated from everyone and disappeared from Meng Lei's sight.

No one else but him could have divulged the secret.

But how did Lenny know Roger? Poked this thing out with a big mouth?

Doesn't that make sense?

Thinking about it, Meng Lei was confused.

Roger saw that his expression was different, and suddenly smiled:

"Captain Meng, don't think too much, this kind of thing is easy to find out.

The net collection at the Molten Outpost is almost over, and Mayor Bud commits suicide in fear of guilt, swallowing a gun and ending his own life.

We counted the approximate number of infected people at the site and the number of eggs collected by members of the radical faction, and there was a huge discrepancy.

And the two transports docked outside the city were also sunk by you.

Where the disappeared painted skin eggs go, it is naturally obvious. ”

Picking up the teacup, seeing Meng Lei's expression nervous again, Roger smiled again:

"Don't worry, that's what you deserve, and I'll help you keep this matter down.

For this mission, the material reward given by the alliance is indeed unspeakable.

But I can't help it, even if I try my best, I can only help you get this result.

The number of immigrants has skyrocketed, and the financial department has been very anxious recently, refusing to let go.

But the changes in reputation and purchasing power are enough to make up for your regrets a little. ”

Meng Lei shrugged his shoulders noncommittally, originally he didn't have much opinion on the reward given by this alliance.

The only concern is that if the eggs are discovered by the Alliance, they will be forcibly confiscated for fear of causing large-scale chaos.

Since Roger said that he could help him settle it, it would be great.

"Then I'll thank Director Luo first!"

Meng Lei looked at Roger with a serious face and expressed his gratitude.

I have to say, it feels so good to have someone on it.

Roger smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "It's just a small thing, don't care." ”

After a pause, Roger suddenly remembered something, and then said:

"By the way, if you want to sell those eggs, I can help you find someone.

Not only can it put an end to the hidden danger of being bought by people with intentions to spread maliciously, but it can also make you make more money! ”

Hearing this, Meng Lei raised his eyebrows and said in surprise:

"Who?"

Roger responded:

"The head of an alliance biological research institute occasionally goes to the black market to buy all kinds of aberrant factors and unknown genetic materials, and this new type of painting skin eggs also belongs to their research scope.

Presumably, he must be interested! ”

Meng Lei was still a little puzzled:

"If you sell it to him, it will be the same as selling it to the Alliance, and the purchase price will be higher than that of others?"

Roger nodded and affirmed:

"Of course, most of the alliance's annual financial expenditures are spent on military spending and scientific research projects, and the expenses for people's livelihood are not much at all.

For a biological research institute like this, the annual financial allocation is astronomical, and the money is like water!

The person in charge of the Biological Research Institute, who is also one of the members of our Exploration Faction, asked him to appropriately raise some prices for you and falsely report a batch of research funds to the Alliance, it is simply easy!

In the future, no matter what anomalous materials you collect about alien creatures, you can let him recycle them at a high price.

Although I can't provide you with financial assistance directly, this method can be regarded as a disguised support......

Roger looked at Meng Lei with a smile and a sincere gaze.

Meng Lei showed a shallow gratitude and shock on the surface, but in fact, his heart had already blossomed!

Roger is such a nice guy!

Big drop good guys!

Although he didn't directly throw a stack of banknotes for Meng Lei to call his father, the help he provided was not inferior to the shock caused by directly throwing money at Meng Lei.

If you can climb the relationship with the head of the Alliance Biological Research Institute, there are too many opportunities to make money in the future.

Wool is undoubtedly the coolest.

In particular, this sheep's wool will never be gone!

Thinking of this, Meng Lei suddenly felt a trace of inexplicable sympathy for the alliance.

There is no doubt that since the head of the Institute of Biology is a member of the Separation Organization Exploration School.

Then all the research results of this outpost are undoubtedly shared with the segregated organizations.

Spending a lot of money on your own for your opponent to do research is enough in itself.

But now, Meng Lei and other Blue Star players have also joined in, and the alliance is equivalent to paying for two opponents!

This is simply a great good man in this world!

"Well, any questions?"

At this moment, Roger's deep and magnetic voice sounded again, interrupting Meng Lei's thoughts.

"No, no, no!"

Meng Lei shook his head again and again, with a sincere smile on his face, and said:

"Now that Director Luo has said this, if I continue to shirk it, I will be a little ignorant! I wish us a happy cooperation! ”

As he spoke, Meng Lei stretched out his right hand and shook it lightly with Roger.

Roger also smiled and nodded, and said affirmatively: "Happy cooperation!" ”

When the words fell, Meng Lei said:

"Director Luo, although we have initially reached a cooperation intention, I will study and discuss the specific development plan with other members of the fleet in the future.

If you have a clear direction of development, you can also communicate with me in time, and we will discuss it. ”

Roger nodded, drank the tea in the cup, and said:

"No problem!

The cooperation object has been determined, and I will also report to the organization, and the think tank will make more detailed plans according to the distribution of sea resources in each waterway, so as to improve the establishment of our future supply system!

I'll get back to you if I have any news. ”

"Good!"

Meng Lei nodded in affirmative.

At this point, it can be said that the negotiation has ended.

The key purpose of this secret meeting has been achieved, and Meng Lei does not intend to stay any longer, and is ready to get up and leave.

At this time, he suddenly thought of something, and asked:

"By the way, Director Luo, how can I contact the person in charge of the biological research institute you just mentioned.

Also, where do you choose to trade? ”

Roger got up from the desk, picked up his tablet, and shared the other party's contact information with Meng Lei through text messages.

Then he said:

"I'll say hello to him later and explain the situation briefly.

As for the location of the transaction, it is likely to be in the colony of Barona, where the black market is actually controlled by the Alliance, and many scientific research institutions within the Alliance will be purchased in Barona.

The main reason is that the security factor there is relatively high, and even if something happens, it is easier to deal with than in the pirate's territory. ”

Meng Lei nodded when he heard this.

Sure enough, the independent colony located in the hydrothermal wasteland sea is really the alliance behind the scenes!

It seems that Chen Yu's previous guess was correct, there is still some truth in the fact that the behemoth of the alliance can stand in the deep sea for a hundred years.

"That's right!"

Suddenly, Roger seemed to remember something, frowned slightly, and said:

"The sea where the colony of Barona is located is already full of dangers, and in the near future, the shallow zone may not be as safe as before.

If you're going to trade, you'd better do it as soon as possible!

And, be sure to prepare in advance and upgrade the submarine to avoid accidents on the road! ”

Facing Roger's concerned gaze, Meng Lei took a deep breath and suddenly realized a problem.

"You mean, Space Tides?"

Roger's face was surprised, and his brown eyes, hidden behind the silver-rimmed glasses, bloomed with a strange light, and said:

"You know about the spatial tidal explosion!?"

Meng Lei nodded, and briefly described the incident of meeting the observer on the way back to Roger.

Roger smiled slightly, swept his eyes over the two teacups on the coffee table, and said:

"It seems that today's pot of Netherworld Skin Tea is in place, and it can just relieve your sequelae, which is much more effective than most drug treatments!"

After a pause, Roger said:

"That's right, a new round of space tides is indeed coming.

The Alliance and our Explorers have confirmed from the flatbed waters that a large number of alien sea monsters have recently begun to appear in the deep zone, and the ancient space devices used to monitor tidal bursts have also been experiencing anomalies.

All the evidence points to disaster coming! ”

"Then the alliance still chooses to start a war at this time, won't the losses be even more serious?"

Meng Lei raised the doubts that had been backlogged in his heart for a long time, hoping that Roger could give an answer.

However, Roger also shook his head helplessly and said:

"Originally, in the case of the Molten Outpost, we just wanted to uproot a few radical sites as a sign of punishment and deterrence.

But in the end, the Presidium of the First Sea chose to declare war in a high-profile manner in an attempt to provoke the outbreak of a full-scale war, which we did not expect.

As for the real reason, no one knows.

The documents issued within the alliance are the same as those issued by the outside world, and although they seem to be fine, they always make people feel that something is wrong. ”

After a pause, Roger changed to a relaxed tone, patted Meng Lei on the shoulder, and said:

"Don't think about these questions for the time being, I will always keep an eye on them.

Regarding the full-scale outbreak of space tides, judging from past experience, it will take at least another month or so, and you still have a certain amount of time to prepare.

Hurry up! ”