Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Brant Empire's fleet on the First Main Arm is decimated by a Ninth Order Civilization, leading to a one-sided massacre.
• Arno, a Ninth Order Civilization commander, halts the attack on the Brant Empire's fleet on the Second Main Arm.
• Arno orders the Brant Empire's fleet to be driven into the affected area of the Doomsday Bomb to gather data on its range and duration.
• After testing, Arno discovers the kill radius is 10,000 light-years, and the killing effect lasts between 5,000 to 50,000 years.

Character Developments

• Arno demonstrates strategic thinking and ruthlessness in using the Brant Empire's fleet as test subjects.
• Arno's adjutant shows loyalty and efficiency in carrying out orders.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between civilizations and the consequences of technological disparities.
• The moral ambiguity of using other civilizations as pawns in strategic games.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to new threats.

Character Interactions

• Arno and his adjutant have a hierarchical relationship, with the adjutant following Arno's orders without question.
• Arno's actions towards the Brant Empire's fleet highlight his strategic mindset and disregard for their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arno, the Moy Union general, fails to catch Humanity's fleet for ten days due to their evasive tactics.
• Arno discovers that five civilizations, including the Blue Radiance Republic, are evacuating their populations.
• Arno realizes Humanity's strategy was to stall for time to complete these evacuations and decides to target the Blue Radiance Republic directly.
• The Blue Radiance Republic's evacuation is only 20% complete, with the elite personnel already evacuated.
• Arno's fleet sets course for the Blue Radiance Republic, aiming to arrive in eight hours.

Character Developments

• Arno demonstrates strategic thinking but is also shown to be impatient and prone to underestimating his opponents.
• Lavoisier, the Blue Radiance Republic's leader, is committed to evacuating his people but faces the challenge of slow progress.
• The captain of a civilian merchant ship shows determination and tough decision-making when faced with the reality of leaving behind those not yet evacuated.

Significant Themes

• Strategic maneuvering and deception in warfare.
• The importance of time and urgency in crisis situations.
• The moral dilemma of making tough decisions for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Arno and his Adjutant: Arno shows frustration with his subordinate's oversight but does not punish him immediately.
• Lavoisier and Aierfei: They share intelligence and discuss the dire situation, with Aierfei expressing concern for the Blue Radiance Republic's fate.
• The captain and his crew: The captain makes a difficult decision to leave, facing resistance from his crew who are unwilling to abandon the evacuation effort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Moy Union's reconnaissance ship attacks and destroys merchant ships evacuating Blue Radiance citizens, killing millions.
• Only three out of thirty ships escape. The Moy Union then targets planets with life, destroying them before the main fleet arrives.
• Arno's main fleet arrives later, attacking remaining planets and civilians.
• Ships from various civilizations, including the Blue Radiance Republic, gather at the Ariston Star System to escape through the Cosmic Current to the Renos Supercluster.
• Arno orders his fleet to target the Ariston Star System.

Character Developments

• The captain of the merchant ship shows urgency and desperation in trying to save his passengers and crew.
• Arno displays ruthlessness and efficiency in his genocidal campaign against the Blue Radiance Republic.

Significant Themes

• War and Genocide: The chapter highlights the brutal and indiscriminate nature of interstellar war, with entire civilizations being wiped out.
• Escape and Survival: The focus on ships trying to escape through the Cosmic Current emphasizes the desperation for survival in the face of annihilation.

Character Interactions

• The captain interacts with his crew, urging them to act quickly to save their ship and passengers.
• Arno interacts with his adjutant, discussing the progress of their cleansing mission and planning their next move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ariston Star System is crowded with warships and civilian vessels from various civilizations, evacuating through the Cosmic Current to the Renos Supercluster.
• The Federation Fleet deploys Hyperspace Interference Devices (HIDs) in a maze-like structure around the Ariston Star System to guide enemies towards the Doomsday Bomb.
• Arno's fleet is detected approaching the system. The Federation warships withdraw from the HID deployment, and Arno's fleet is ejected from hyperspace due to the interference.
• Arno's fleet begins cracking the hyperspace interference parameters. They are guided towards the Doomsday Bomb's location when they re-enter hyperspace.

Character Developments

• Aierfei, the Federation commander, demonstrates strategic thinking by approving Lavoisier's maze plan to guide enemies to the Doomsday Bomb.
• Arno, the enemy general, underestimates the Federation's strategy and becomes trapped in the maze.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Tactics: Aierfei's approval of Lavoisier's plan showcases her strategic thinking, while Arno's underestimation of the Federation's capabilities leads to his entrapment.
• Technology and Adaptation: The Federation's use of HIDs and Arno's unique technology to crack interference parameters highlight the importance of technological adaptation in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Aierfei and Lavoisier interact through their strategic planning and execution of the maze deployment.
• Arno's interaction with his subordinates involves issuing orders to crack hyperspace interference parameters, demonstrating his authoritative command style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Guided Fleet encounters hyperspace interference shortly after re-entering hyperspace, forcing them to exit and advance only 30 light-years.
• Arno learns that the interference parameters have changed, indicating a human tactic to delay time rather than engage in battle.
• The fleet discovers that interference parameters are different in every direction, suggesting a vast, partitioned interference zone created by humans and their allies.
• Arno deduces that finding and cracking human-deployed interference zones will allow for significant advancements, while cracking native civilizations' zones will only yield limited progress.
• The fleet approaches to within 30,000 light-years of the Ariston Star System after a day of deciphering interference parameters and advancing in the most promising direction.

Character Developments

• Arno demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in response to the changing interference parameters, ultimately devising a plan to close in on the human fleet.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategic adaptability is highlighted as Arno adjusts his approach to counter the human tactic of delay.
• The vast scale of the interference zones and the combined effort of humans and their allies emphasize the theme of unity and cooperation against a common enemy.

Character Interactions

• Arno interacts with his subordinates, issuing orders and receiving updates on the fleet's progress and the interference parameters.
• There is no direct interaction with other characters or civilizations in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Humanity's evacuation from the Ariston Star System is underway, with 72.9% completed.
• Aierfei, the Human commander, is concerned about potential traffic congestion near the Current Entrance, which could disrupt the evacuation schedule.
• Arno's Moy fleet, 20,000 light-years away, is repeatedly forced to exit Hyperspace due to interference.
• Aierfei has set up a Maze Interference Array and a Doomsday Bomb deep within the maze to trap Arno's fleet.
• Arno's fleet is caught off guard and suffers significant losses (32 billion warships) when the Doomsday Bomb detonates.
• Arno hesitates to advance further, fearing more traps.
• Aierfei orders the detonation of energy simulation devices, causing Arno's fleet to detect energy reactions in all directions, forming a spherical pattern around them.

Character Developments

• Aierfei demonstrates strategic prowess and calm under pressure, prioritizing the evacuation schedule while setting up a deadly trap for Arno.
• Arno shows quick thinking and decisive action in responding to the Doomsday Bomb's detonation but is caught off guard by the trap and suffers significant losses.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and adaptability in warfare.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemy.
• The importance of thorough scouting and information gathering.

Character Interactions

• Aierfei and her Adjutant work together to manage the evacuation and deploy the trap for Arno's fleet.
• Arno and his Adjutant react to the Doomsday Bomb's detonation and the subsequent energy reactions, showcasing their dynamic during crisis situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arno's fleet remains stationary within the Maze Interference Array for a day due to fear of Humanity's weapon.
• Arno sends scout ships in all directions to investigate, suspecting Humanity's trap.
• After ten minutes, a scout ship discovers a device simulating energy signatures, confirming Arno's suspicion.
• Arno orders the fleet to advance towards the Ariston Star System, bypassing interference zones.
• Upon arrival, they find the system empty, with all fleets having escaped into the current.

Character Developments

• Arno shows strategic thinking and caution, initially hesitant to move due to Humanity's weapon but later acts decisively once he suspects a trap.
• Arno's anger and frustration grow as he realizes Humanity's deception and the empty Ariston Star System.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Humanity and the Moy Union, with Humanity holding the upper hand due to their Superweapons.
• The strategic and tactical thinking of Arno, showcasing his ability to adapt and respond to changing situations.

Character Interactions

• Arno and his Adjutant: Arno gives orders, and the Adjutant follows them, showing loyalty and obedience. The Adjutant also shows concern for Arno's state of mind but ultimately complies without question.
• Arno and the Moy Union: Arno's actions are driven by his duty to the Moy Union, leading him to pursue Humanity despite the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arno's fleet suffered minimal losses against Aierfei, with only 3 billion warships and one high-ranking commander, Yelipok, lost.
• Arno summons a Supreme Commander Conference, shocking other Moy Union leaders.
• Arno presents a battle footage showing a Ninth Order civilization (Humanity) using a powerful weapon that decimated Yelipok's fleet.

Character Developments

• Arno: Shows strategic thinking by calling a conference to address the threat posed by Humanity's weapon.
• Antonio: Displayed as hot-tempered and quick to anger, but willing to listen to explanations.
• Ansen: Initially skeptical, but becomes concerned and insightful upon realizing the threat posed by Humanity's weapon.

Significant Themes

• The Moy Union's power dynamics and decision-making processes.
• The threat posed by advanced technology (Humanity's weapon) to the Moy Union's supremacy.
• The importance of information and communication in strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Arno and Antonio: Antonio challenges Arno, but Arno remains calm and composed.
• Arno and Ansen: Ansen initially doubts Arno's explanation but becomes more understanding as Arno reveals more information.
• The Supreme Commanders: They interact with each other, sharing their thoughts and concerns about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arno reveals the devastating power of humanity's Doomsday Bomb, capable of destroying 47 billion warships in a single strike with a kill radius exceeding ten thousand light-years.
• The Moy Union Supreme Commanders are shocked and realize the gravity of the human threat.
• Nina, the think tank of the Moy people, asks Arno about the possibility of de-escalation with humanity, suggesting that a full-scale offensive could lead to annihilation if humanity detonates the Doomsday Bomb at the ocean current's exit.

Character Developments

• Arno: Shows pride and unwillingness to reconcile with humanity due to the heavy losses he suffered.
• Nina: Demonstrates strategic thinking and foresight, understanding the implications of humanity's weapon on territorial defense.
• Belterlun: Shows curiosity and understanding of Nina's strategic thinking, asking for clarification on her suggestion.

Significant Themes

• The devastating power of humanity's Doomsday Bomb and its implications for the Moy Union's defense strategies.
• The unsolvable nature of the human threat in terms of ocean current defense.
• The Moy Union's unique racial trait of inheriting experience from one generation to the next.

Character Interactions

• Arno and Antonio: Tension between them, with Arno targeting Antonio for his initial disbelief in the meeting's necessity.
• Nina and Arno: Nina questions Arno about the possibility of reconciliation with humanity, catching Arno off guard.
• Nina and Belterlun: Belterlun asks Nina to elaborate on her suggestion, showing understanding and curiosity towards her strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Moy Union's Supreme Commander Conference discusses the feasibility of war with Humanity.
• The conference attendees realize that engaging in a full-scale war with Humanity is not advisable due to the impending expiration of their armistice with the White Tiger Empire.
• The conference decides to establish contact with Humanity and potentially bring them in as allies against the White Tiger Empire.
• Meanwhile, at the Liss Supercluster, abnormal energy fluctuations are detected in the current, indicating an unknown object approaching from the White Tiger Empire's side.

Character Developments

• Nina, the general, shows strategic thinking and understanding of the bigger picture, convincing Arno and the others to consider allying with Humanity instead of going to war.
• Arno, initially set on fighting Humanity, accepts Nina's reasoning but feels uncomfortable with the shift in plans.
• Lombard, the commander at the Liss Supercluster, demonstrates caution and vigilance in response to the potential threat from the White Tiger Empire.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and considering all factors before making decisions, especially in matters of war.
• The complexity of inter-civilizational relations and the potential benefits of alliances over conflict.
• The tension and uncertainty of waiting for an unknown threat.

Character Interactions

• Nina convinces Arno and the other attendees of the conference to consider allying with Humanity.
• Lombard communicates with his adjutant and responds to the potential threat at the Liss Supercluster, showing his leadership and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White Tiger Empire sends an unknown, spherical object through the current, which blocks all scans and causes the Moy Union's warships' weapons to malfunction.
• The Moy Union attempts to destroy the object by ramming it with capital ships, but it remains unscathed.
• With the enemy's main fleet approaching, Lombard orders the retreat of the Moy Union fleet, abandoning the defensive line at the current mouth.

Character Developments

• Lombard, the Moy Union commander, shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in ordering the retreat when faced with insurmountable odds.
• The Moy Union soldiers display bravery and determination, willing to ram the unknown object despite knowing they would die.

Significant Themes

• Technology and Power: The unknown object's ability to disable the Moy Union's advanced weapons highlights the power of mysterious or unknown technologies.
• Decisiveness in Leadership: Lombard's decision to retreat, though painful, demonstrates the importance of strategic retreat in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Sacrifice: The soldiers willing to ram the object showcase the theme of sacrifice for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Lombard interacts with his subordinates, receiving reports and issuing orders, demonstrating his role as a commander.
• The crew members of the warships that ram the object show unity and determination in the face of certain death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White Tiger Empire begins deploying its main warships at the Current Mouth, with no immediate attack plans.
• The Moy Union's fleet retreats, unable to engage due to range limitations.
• The White Tiger Empire's new technology causes the Moy Union's weapon systems to malfunction, leading to a swift defeat at the Current Mouth.
• Larnass reports the situation to the Supreme Commanders, revealing the loss of the Current Mouth.
• Nina proposes the 'Abandon Child Plan', suggesting a retreat to the next supercluster and activating defenses there.
• The Supreme Commanders agree with Nina's plan and decide to contact the Aurora Civilization, the supervising body of the armistice agreement.
• Attempts to contact the Aurora Civilization fail.

Character Developments

• Larnass: Reports the dire situation and the loss of the Current Mouth to the Supreme Commanders.
• Nina: Proposes the 'Abandon Child Plan' and suggests contacting the Aurora Civilization, demonstrating strategic thinking and decisiveness.

Significant Themes

• The strategic importance of the Current Mouth and the subsequent loss of terrain advantage.
• The technological gap between the White Tiger Empire and the Moy Union, leading to a swift defeat.
• The futility of fighting a battle with no hope of victory, as suggested by Nina's proposal to retreat.

Character Interactions

• Larnass informs the Supreme Commanders of the situation, leading to a discussion on the best course of action.
• Nina proposes the 'Abandon Child Plan', which is eventually agreed upon by the other Supreme Commanders.
• The Supreme Commanders decide to contact the Aurora Civilization, but their attempts are unsuccessful.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Moy Union and Aurora Civilization, both high-order civilizations, are experiencing a communication breakdown.
• The White Tiger Empire, a top-tier Tenth Order Technological Civilization, is violating the armistice agreement, suggesting something might have happened to the Aurora Civilization.
• The Moy Union is considering activating the "Abandon Child Plan" to retreat and redeploy defensive lines due to their technological and military inferiority compared to the White Tiger Empire.
• Nina, the Moy Union's think tank, proposes winning over Humanity as an ally to help them against the White Tiger Empire.

Character Developments

• Nina shows strategic thinking and decisiveness, being the first to suspect the Aurora Civilization's situation and proposing to ally with Humanity.
• Amos, the oldest Supreme Commander, expresses concern about the Moy Union's chances against the White Tiger Empire, highlighting the civilization's weaknesses.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among civilizations in the universe.
• The importance of alliances and strategic partnerships in survival and conflict.
• The consequences of rapid development and the vulnerabilities it can create.

Character Interactions

• Nina and Nivia, the Supreme Commander of the Third Administrative Region, are close friends, and Nivia seeks Nina's opinion on the situation.
• Nina and Amos discuss the Moy Union's predicament and the need for an ally, with Amos expressing his concerns and Nina proposing to win over Humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Aotian, a key figure in the Azure Dragon Universe, reviews the Top Ten God-Making Plans, a strategy by the Alphart Civilization to counter the Black Mang Empire.
• Four plans have failed, and among the remaining six, the Fario Civilization has the highest chance of success besides Humanity.
• The Fario Civilization has advanced significantly, even surpassing Aurora, the youngest Super Civilization, in some technological aspects.
• Lin Aotian stops other Super Civilizations from supporting Aurora, believing in survival of the fittest and the importance of capable civilizations rising.
• The White Tiger Empire invades the Liss Supercluster, conquering it after a week due to the narrow Cosmic Current connecting it to their empire.

Character Developments

• Lin Aotian: Shows strategic thinking, prioritizing the Azure Dragon Universe's survival over specific civilizations, including Humanity.
• Bonifacio (White Tiger Empire Fleet Commander): Demonstrates strategic patience, understanding the value of the Dark Energy Interference Device provided by the Fario Civilization.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: Lin Aotian's belief in the natural order of the universe, where only the capable should rise.
• Strategic importance of Dark Energy Springs: Essential for advancing to Super Civilization and developing powerful technologies.
• Alliance politics: Lin Aotian's intervention in the Azure Dragon Universe's affairs, prioritizing the greater good over individual civilizations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Aotian and the leaders of other three Super Civilizations: Lin Aotian convinces them not to intervene in the conflict between Aurora and Fario Civilizations.
• Bonifacio and his Adjutant: Bonifacio reprimands his Adjutant for grumbling about the lack of Dark Energy Interference Devices, emphasizing the value of the one they have.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three months after Aierfei's fleet withdrew to the Renos Supercluster, they've been busy settling refugees and deploying defenses along cosmic currents.
• Aierfei deploys a Doomsday Bomb to defend against the Moy Union, planning to detonate it if the defense line collapses.
• An envoy fleet from the Moy Union emerges from the cosmic current, surprising Aierfei who was expecting a hostile attack.

Character Developments

• Aierfei shows strategic thinking and determination in defending her territory, willing to use the Doomsday Bomb as a last resort.
• The Moy Union envoy fleet displays diplomatic intent, showing a willingness to communicate rather than immediately engage in combat.

Significant Themes

• Defense and preparation for potential threats.
• Diplomatic efforts and communication as an alternative to war.
• The aesthetic standards and physical characteristics of different civilizations.

Character Interactions

• Aierfei and her adjutant discuss the incoming Moy Union fleet, showing mutual confusion and caution.
• Aierfei and the Moy Union envoy establish communication, leading to a moment of mutual observation and surprise at their appearances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nina, a Supreme Commander of the Moy Union, contacts the Human Federation to negotiate and resolve misunderstandings.
• Aierfei, Commander of the Twelfth Expeditionary Fleet, communicates with Nina and arranges a virtual meeting between Nina and Marshal Lin Fan.
• Lin Fan receives Aierfei's report and considers the possibility of the Moy people being another branch race of humanity.

Character Developments

• Aierfei: Realizes the vastness of the universe and the potential for coexistence with other civilizations.
• Nina: Demonstrates diplomatic prowess by defusing hostility and seeking negotiation.
• Lin Fan: Ponders the potential connection between the Moy people and humanity, showing strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Coexistence and diplomacy: Both sides recognize the need for peaceful resolution and cooperation.
• Identity and origins: The Moy people's similarity to humans raises questions about their connection to humanity.

Character Interactions

• Aierfei and Nina: Both leaders are initially taken aback by each other's appearance but maintain professionalism and respect.
• Aierfei and Lin Fan: Aierfei reports to Lin Fan, and they discuss the Moy people's potential connection to humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation values Humanity's descendant civilizations, like the Alphart bloodline, for procreation and population growth.
• Lin Fan meets Nina, a representative of the Moy people, via the Dark Energy Network.
• Nina discusses the conflict between the Federation and Moy Union fleets in Holtair.
• Lin Fan and Nina discuss resolving the dispute, with Lin Fan listing several conditions.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan demonstrates diplomatic prowess and understanding of interstellar politics.
• Nina shows surprise at encountering another Human-like civilization and understanding of inter-civilizational conflict resolution.

Significant Themes

• The importance of population growth and genetic inheritance in interstellar politics.
• The delicate balance of power between civilizations and the need for diplomacy and alliance-building.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Nina engage in a diplomatic exchange, with Lin Fan maintaining a firm stance while Nina shows understanding and willingness to negotiate.
• Both characters express surprise at encountering similar civilizations, hinting at the rarity of such occurrences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan and Nina discuss the fate of the Blue Radiance Republic and other civilizations.
• Lin Fan offers to protect the survivors and compensate for rebuilding.
• Nina reveals that the Blue Radiance Republic is mostly intact, with minimal losses.
• Lin Fan explains the Federation's subordinate civilization system, emphasizing protection and respect for subordinate civilizations.
• Nina asks about the Angel Fleet's status, and Lin Fan confirms it's a third-rate fleet in the Federation.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan demonstrates diplomatic prowess and understanding of the Federation's policies.
• Nina shows surprise and disbelief at the Federation's treatment of subordinate civilizations.

Significant Themes

• The treatment of subordinate civilizations in advanced civilizations.
• The Federation's unique approach to its subordinate civilizations, emphasizing protection and respect.
• The disparity in strength and understanding between civilizations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Nina engage in a diplomatic conversation, with Lin Fan taking the lead in explaining the Federation's policies.
• Nina expresses shock and curiosity about the Federation's strength and the Angel Fleet's status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nina and Lavoisier reach an agreement, leading to the Moy Union dropping their invasion plans against the Blue Radiance Republic.
• Nina proposes a military alliance between the Moy Union and the Federation, citing the threat posed by Tenth Order Civilizations.
• Lin Fan stalls and probes Nina, revealing that he suspects the Moy Union has an ulterior motive.
• Nina reveals the true situation: the Moy Union's war with the White Tiger Empire, the loss of contact with the Aurora Civilization, and the White Tiger Empire's recent declaration of war.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan demonstrates diplomatic prowess and strategic thinking, testing Nina and pushing her to reveal the full picture.
• Nina shows determination and desperation, willing to make concessions to secure an alliance with the Federation.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and cooperation: The Moy Union seeks an alliance with the Federation to counter the White Tiger Empire's threat.
• Power dynamics: Tenth Order Civilizations pose a threat to Ninth Order Civilizations like the Moy Union.
• Hidden agendas: Both sides have hidden intentions, with Lin Fan suspecting Nina's true motives and Nina initially withholding crucial information.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Nina engage in a diplomatic dance, with Lin Fan probing Nina's intentions and Nina trying to secure an alliance.
• Lin Fan's strategic thinking and Nina's desperation for an alliance drive the conversation and reveal key information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan considers the pros and cons of the Federation intervening in the war between the Moy Union and the White Tiger Empire.
• Nina reveals the conditions for a Tenth Order civilization to advance to a Super Civilization, which piques Lin Fan's interest.
• Nina explains the two methods to become a Super Civilization: seizing a Dark Energy Spring or using Dark Energy crystals before becoming a Super Civilization.
• Lin Fan agrees to discuss the Federation's intervention but needs three days to make a final decision.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan shows interest in the method to become a Super Civilization, hinting at his ambition for the Federation.
• Nina demonstrates strategic thinking by offering this information as a bargaining chip to secure the Federation's intervention.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources in the universe, with Dark Energy Springs being the key to becoming a Super Civilization.
• The potential connection between human-like races, suggesting a common origin or destiny.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Nina engage in a diplomatic conversation, with Nina attempting to persuade Lin Fan to intervene in the war.
• Lin Fan brings up the topic of the gene test, showing his interest in the potential connection between the Moy people and humanity.