Chapter 2049
Xiao Ran aboard the Apocalypse had no way of knowing what was happening on the Nadeshiko. Nor did he know what choice the Nadeshiko would ultimately make. But if the Nadeshiko truly intended to resist to the bitter end, Xiao Ran would never show them any mercy.
Even if Xiao Ran would not kill anyone aboard the Nadeshiko, there was absolutely no chance of the ship escaping his grasp today. If the Nadeshiko chose to resist, Xiao Ran was already prepared to sortie personally. He had even sent Eagle to keep an eye on the Nadeshiko.
Yet only fifteen minutes later, the Nadeshiko sent a communication request to the Apocalypse. With Xiao Ran's approval, Yurika Mitotsudaira and Kouji Kabuto appeared together on the Apocalypse's main screen.
Kouji Kabuto's expression was exceedingly complicated, while Yurika Mitotsudaira remained calm.
Xiao Ran smiled faintly at Kouji Kabuto on the screen and said, "Long time no see, Koji. I heard you ran into quite a few problems on Mars. Didn't I tell you to contact me immediately if you needed help?"
Given the hostile situation between the two sides, Kouji Kabuto could only force a smile at Xiao Ran's pleasantries and concern. Shaking his head, he said, "We did run into some problems then, but there was no way to establish contact with Earth at the time. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Xiao Ran."
Xiao Ran nodded, then looked at Yurika and asked, "Have you decided to surrender?"
"No." Yurika shook her head firmly and declared, "Even if we die in this battle, we will not surrender."
"Is that so?" Xiao Ran rose from his chair and gave a light wave of his hand, preparing to leave the bridge. With his back to Kouji Kabuto and Yurika, his calm, cold voice