2014, Duchy of Dawn's Counterattack (Part 1)
At this moment, aboard the bridge of the Red Comet III, the captain suddenly turned to Tang Xiao and said, "Grand Duke, we've received a communication request from the enemy fleet!"
Tang Xiao replied calmly, "You're the Commander. Just take it."
The communication connected, and the screen displayed a stern-looking NirKaldon in military uniform with gray skin. The NirKaldon had founded a nation called NirKaldon Destiny, one of the powerful civilizations in the Unknown Regions.
Unlike minor states such as the Taa Dimension and the Paccian Governance, NirKaldon Destiny was a second-tier powerhouse in the Unknown Regions—one level below Chiss territory, but stronger than most other nations.
"I am Admiral Yves. Acting Fleet Commander of the Jikstus Proxy Group, under the great Grysk Hegemony," General Yves said coldly. "I demand that you lay down your weapons and surrender immediately. I will guarantee your survival."
The Red Comet III's captain's expression darkened. He said icily, "Do you know who you're speaking to? We are—"
"All I know is that you are not qualified to speak to me!" General Yves interrupted the captain arrogantly. "Have the person sitting behind you come over and speak with me."
He was naturally referring to Tang Xiao. From the angle of the communication camera on the captain's side, Tang Xiao's lower legs happened to be visible.
However, Tang Xiao gave no response. He merely sat there quietly without moving, his face devoid of even the slightest extra expression.
By now, the captain was utterly enraged. Raising his voice, he barked, "Insolence!! You ungrateful wretch! With your pile of scrap metal, you think you can challenge the Duchy of Dawn?!"
Yet General Yves merely sneered, seemingly unwilling to speak to the captain any further.
Naturally, Tang Xiao could not be