Light and Dark

The communication between the Awakeners continued, and then several more Awakeners life forms joined in. After understanding what everyone had been talking about, these life forms that had entered the communication channel also joined the discussion.

"The problem is that we still don't know which civilization discovered us, or which civilization broadcast our information. The Enemy is Hidden, We are Exposed, which is disadvantageous to us."

"It doesn't matter. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. If they want to deal with us, they'll have to show themselves. As fellow Level Six Civilization, they can't possibly wipe us out silently. Or has your combat level deteriorated to the point where you can be wiped out silently?"

"I wonder who would say something like that and always be the first one to get killed in a simulated match."

"Alright, let's not bicker now. By the way, how's the matter regarding the Fallen Civilization?"

"We have found a Level 5 Fallen Civilization. Team 663 is currently working to awaken them. If there are any qualified candidates, we will select the best!"

"We need to hurry. We may soon have to confront that Milky Way Galaxy civilization hiding in the shadows. We need to try to awaken that Level 5 Fallen Civilization before then. If a real battle breaks out, we won't be able to take care of them."

"I know. I'll let the Team 663 know later. I think they prefer fighting to awakening."

"Yes, everyone else, hurry up and speed up your work. Three hundred years from now, stop all current tasks, whether it's awakening or exploration, and deal with that rat hiding in the shadows first."

"Alright, no need to say more, everyone knows. Just do everything according to our rules in this galaxy. We understand this: either we don't fight, or we fight hard enough that we can wipe them out."

"I think it's a good idea. Let's take out that rat hiding in the shadows and let those civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy experience the awe-inspiring power of the Triangulum Galaxy, hahaha!"

"That's right, I told you the leader was too conservative. We've been in the Milky Way Galaxy for so long, and we've been sneaking around like thieves. It's really not fun."

The individual beings of the Awakener Civilization chatted and laughed in their own channels, and the atmosphere gradually changed from tense to relaxed. At this moment, a message came. "By the way, last time I heard 'Illusion' bragging that 'You's' combat level needs to be improved. This time I want to see who sinks the most enemy ships."

In response to this, a sentient being familiar with the situation immediately replied, "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."

Before he could finish speaking, the life form that had just opened its mouth wiped its mouth and guessed, "Huh? Could it be that 'Illusion' doesn't dare to admit that he said such a thing? I have the information recorded here, that guy wouldn't dare to admit it, would he?"

The life form that knew the situation said, "Well, not really. I just heard that 'Illusion' seems to have found something that really interests him. He should still be on the Orion Arm right now."

"Oh, you mean that Low-level Civilization that 'Illusion' encountered? What was it called again?"

"Human Civilization."

"Yes, that's it. What is 'Illusion' up to? Civilization observation? I think we should just bring them to headquarters. Aren't they said to have great potential? Bringing them over would solve the problem once and for all, and save us from having to search for the awakening of Fallen Civilization every day."

"'Illusion' won't allow it." One of the beings who had come into contact with the being called 'Illusion' explained, "And that's not the point."

"Important information, get to the point quickly."

"The key point is that, according to the latest intelligence, that Human Civilization doesn't seem to need to be awakened. Moreover, based on the preliminary conclusions drawn from the analysis of the information provided by 'Illusion' during their first contact, it's very likely that our awakening mechanism will not only be ineffective against that race, but will actually suppress their potential. It's quite complicated, and I can't explain it clearly in a short time. You'll understand if you read the academic reports of those scientific giants when you have time."

"So?"

"Therefore, headquarters believes that we should not contact that civilization before we find the exact cause. They are already conducting research in this area."

"So?"

"So 'illusion' became the observer."

"Okay, so that means 'Illusion' won't be participating this time?"

"How could that be? He'll be back before then. But headquarters' idea is that we've already passed that stage. Humanity may have potential, but Human Civilization should have its own path to follow. Joining us will only make us who we are. The road ahead is long, and what we need are fellow travelers, not another version of ourselves. That's meaningless."

"I understand now, voyage."

Speaking of long voyages, it is clear that the individual life of the Awakener Civilization has indeed come to understand. Putting aside everything else, just this trip to the Milky Way Galaxy has given him a profound understanding.

After saying "I understand," the individual life form said with considerable emotion in the internal channel, "Headquarters has its own considerations, and they certainly think further ahead than we do. We've only just arrived in the Milky Way Galaxy and we've already encountered such trouble. If we find traces of the Previous Generation Voyager and are able to continue our voyages following in their footsteps, the situation we face might be even worse than it is now."

The Triangulum Galaxy is the third largest galaxy in the Local Group, but it is still a small galaxy. Civilizations born in small galaxies are inherently limited. Shallow waters and oceans are fundamentally different environments, and the fact that there are so many Level Six Civilization in the Milky Way Galaxy is the best proof of this.

If we ever reach the Andromeda Galaxy, the situation we'll face will likely be far worse than it is now. We certainly need companions, but we don't know if we have enough time for them. They are talented, that's true, but they need to reach a Level Six Civilization level to be qualified to travel with us!

"That's right, but that's only one aspect of it."

"I know. What headquarters decides is our will. Alright, I'm leaving now. I've found a Space Broadcast point. It seems this rat has quite a few strongholds in the Milky Way Galaxy. I'll go check it out and see what kind of messages that rat hiding in the shadows is spreading in the Milky Way Galaxy."

One of the Awakeners's internal communication channels became deserted as individual lives logged off, but the Great Universe became lively.

Many more Awakeners warships were now roaming the Void, along with the Silver Heart Alliance warships that had quietly emerged from their Small Universe to broadcast Gravitational Wave across the various arms of the Milky Way Galaxy.

The Awakeners noticed this situation, and some individual Awakeners even made a special attempt to find the Silver Heart Alliance warships that came out to spread information. However, things didn't go as planned, as the Silver Heart Alliance seemed to be much better than the Awakeners in terms of stealth technology.

Many Awakeners have searched countless Space Broadcast points but have failed to find any trace of the Silver Heart Alliance, let alone track them down to their Small Universe.