Interstellar Survival: Invasion

said Principal Sosse with a sigh.

”The gap between the Akko kingdom and the empire is clear.
The empire was able to muster 500,000 soldiers just for the encirclement of Akko alone.
That is almost 10 times the size of Akko ’s army, ” said Zhang Bao ’er.

”That is nothing.
The army guarding the Horsehead Nebula is the empire ’s most elite army, the Midstar Army, with 7 legions and nearly 700,000 soldiers, ” said Principal Sosse with derision.

”What? Seven hundred thousand soldiers? Is that the secret army you mentioned? ” asked Domo in astonishment.

”No, that ’s merely the official army guarding the Horsehead Nebula.
The real secret army is not included among the 700,000, ” said Principal Sosse.

”My god.
Just how powerful is the Divine Empire? ” exclaimed Zhang Bao ’er.

”Like I said, Emperor Fille is not a simple person.
He has lofty ambitions, and his goal lies beyond the Orion Constellation and perhaps even the Milky Way itself, ” said Master Crystal.

”A powerful military strength like that is not something the Akko army can threaten.
I did not select King Xido.
This is because I did not wish to sacrifice so many Akko lives only to strike a stone with an egg.
While I was wallowing in disappointment, I met the people from the league by pure coincidence, ” said Principal Sosse.

”You must have met Captain Jingan, who was tasked to follow Jupiter II, ” said Old Du.

”Yes.
From him, I learned of the way the league rules.
It conforms to the fair ruling system I have in mind.
Furthermore, the league ’s strength makes me realize that they are the only ones capable of standing against the emperor.
Thus, we were able to quickly form a strategic alliance, ” said Principal Sosse as he gradually grew excited.

Everyone started contemplating the implications of what Principal Sosse had just revealed.

”Foolish and childish.
No wonder your goal remains unaccomplished even now, ” a sneer rang out.

Everyone looked over.
It was Domo.

”Domo, what do you have in mind? ” asked Zhang Bao ’er.
It was rare for Zhang Bao ’er to actually mention Domo by name.

”This old fart has a beautiful ideal, but reality is much less beautiful.
He has been living in a dream.
The Interstellar League is a behemoth.
How would they be persuaded to wage war against the Divine Empire because of some words from you? How big is the cost of a war with the Divine Empire? Also, you ’re a fugitive.
You don ’t even have an army.
What ’s the point of forming a strategic alliance with you? ” ridiculed Domo.

”Young man, are you doubting my capability? ” said Principal Sosse unhappily.

”Old man, face reality.
From my analysis, the league has long coveted the empire ’s territory and energy source.
They have been looking for an excuse to start a war.
Your appearance provides them with what they need.
I ’ve heard of the league ’s political system from Canyue before.
It ’s terrible.
You only saw what ’s on the surface, not its deeper aspects.
Your old brain must have gotten muddled, severely dropping your level of comprehension, ” said Domo without holding anything back.

One ought to admit that Domo ’s words made sense.
He accurately pointed out that the principal ’s thinking had been too shallow.

”Principal, I have been wanting to ask you something, ” I asked, trying to remove some tension from the room.

”Canyue, feel free to ask your question, ” said Principal Sosse.

”Have you read the book called Blue Path? Also, what secrets are recorded in the Imperial Golden Book? ” I asked.

Principal Sosse was visibly astonished to hear my question.

After a while, Principal Sosse said with a regretful look, ”Blue Path is now nothing but history.
Initially, it was a banned book only principals could read.
A few decades ago, a student had read the book in secret.
When my predecessor, the principal two generations ago, learned of the incident, he delivered the book to the Dark Hall.
I did not have the chance to read the book by the time I became the principal. ”

’Looks like the Blue Path will remain a mystery, ’ I thought with disappointment.

”As for the Imperial Golden Book, only the imperial clan can understand its contents.
I have been trying to understand it, but I ’ve never succeeded.
However, I was able to get a vague impression that the book contains the coordinates and structural makeup of high-energy celestial bodies.
Also, the listed celestial bodies are those whose energy can absolutely be extracted.
The book is a treasure trove.
Just possessing the book alone will signify that you ’re already halfway to success, ” said the principal.
We finally knew what the Imperial Golden Book contained.

”By the way, Xingxing, I suddenly remembered something that I have been forgetting to tell you.
I have been suspecting that the writings in the Imperial Golden Book are actually from the language of one of Blue ’s lost civilizations.
To be precise, the writings utilized the language of Atlantis, ” I said.

”It ’s a pity.
I heard that the emperor has regained possession of the book.
We can no longer verify that, ” said Zhang Xingxing with regret.

”We must think of a way to get the Imperial Golden Book.
That book might be the answer to many of our puzzles, ” said Old Du.

”Everyone, the Imperial Golden Book should be the next goal.
As for our current goal, it should be launching a sudden attack on the energy source at Horsehead Nebula, ” said Prince Toruse, cutting our conversation short.

”I am in agreement with Prince Toruse.
We can meet Royal Father later, ” said Prince Arude.

”Two little babies, do you think this is a game? Not to mention the secret army, there is a regular army of 700,000 stationed where you want to go.
There are only several hundred of us.
Are we going on a sightseeing tour, or are we going to offer ourselves as live targets for the imperial army? ” sneered Domo.

”No, we have more than that.
I have an army, ” said Prince Arude.

Everyone was shocked at his declaration.

”You ’re not referring to the people trapped in Milk City, are you? ” asked Zhang Bao ’er.

Prince Arude looked at Zhang Bao ’er and shook his head firmly.