Qinghu still did not open the door in response to the colonel's request. She merely replied calmly, "Then go talk to someone."
"Just state your wishes. And I told you... don't disturb me!"
That was exactly what the colonel had been waiting for. He returned to the cabin and spoke to the air, "Sir, I have a request..."
After hearing his account, Qu Jianlei was slightly surprised. What kind of request was that? However, Qinghu beside him had already sent over her divine sense and explained the situation, so he nodded.
Then his voice came through the loudspeaker. "Strictly speaking, you already lost your opportunity last time. I shouldn't agree to this again."
"Since you're doing this to improve the team's combat strength, I'll make an exception and help you this once. There won't be a next time!"
"Thank you, sir." The colonel gave a standard military salute. After hesitating briefly, he tested the waters. "Then those two Battalion-Class Ships..."
"If they agree, implant them as well," Qu Jianlei answered casually. "Can you make that decision?"
"Yes," the colonel replied without hesitation. "Normally, I only hope to respect their wishes."
Qu Jianlei added casually, "No research into artificial intelligence... I'm warning you again."
"I understand," the colonel answered firmly. After a pause, he added, "We've suffered rather heavy losses among our Small Ships."
"I know," Qu Jianlei answered readily. "Report the number later and sign for the delivery."
The colonel had not expected such a straightforward agreement and was briefly dazed. Was this person the First One who could make the final call? Or were there other Digital Phantom members aboard the Division Level Ship?
No matter what, the other party's attitude was truly quite good.
He was about to offer some polite words when a sentence came from the