Old Empire Legacy

Let the battle unfold far from Mist God Star and Outpost Base. That was Sandora's final choice, and under the current circumstances, it was also the choice most likely to prevent the Empire's main force from suffering a setback and lay the foundation for future development. Theoretically, nothing could have been more reliable than this plan, but no one knew how Sandora intended to make it happen.

The Vengeance Legion were not fools; several clashes had already proven that. Though it was still impossible to determine whether their commander was thinking with normal logic, their tactical intelligence had proven that they were not rigid, inflexible Autonomous Spaceships like those in the Great Nebula. They were Imperial Soldiers with keen combat instincts. Sandora might possibly succeed in hiding two bases right under their noses, but could she make them charge without hesitation into empty space where hardly any Imperial forces were stationed?

"A feint." Sandora spread her hands and slowly traced a large arc through the air. "Ever since our first clash, I've been considering the Vengeance Legion's strange behavior and trying to identify the ways they differ from normal Imperial Soldiers."

"Isn't that obvious? Could you find anyone among normal Imperial Soldiers who'd dare shoot at their Commander?"

I immediately chimed in, only for Older Sister and Sandora to glare at me together.

"Ahem, ahem. I know, no interrupting. Please continue."

"Mm, A Jun does have a point," Sandora said with a nod. "The greatest difference between the Vengeance Legion and normal Imperial Soldiers is, of course, that they regard Shilin Apostles as enemies and dare fire upon their own Emperor. But that is merely a disorder in their judgment. What concerns me are finer details. During the first surprise attack, because the situation was urgent, Viska and several members