Three more days passed, and the previous discussion had yielded no result. Everyone had expressed doubts about Shepard's judgment or dismissed it with scorn, but they also had to admit that they had no better option.
The reality before them was that Crakull planet and the Korlok were indeed the closest places to Mugal-Faro, the core planet of Mongal-Mongal. Once this place fell, a long-range strike on Mugal-Faro would no longer be possible, and the confrontation with Mongal-Mongal would become a prolonged war.
Moreover, contact with Crakull planet had been cut off two days ago. They no longer replied to any messages. This made Shepard even more uneasy.
But all they could do now was wait, because only by guarding this super communications relay station on Xiala planet could they remain in contact with Dawn Star Planet. Once they left, Mongal-Mongal would certainly do everything it could to destroy the relay station. Then they would truly be cut off from the rear.
However, to ensure Crakull planet's safety, after discussing it with Shepard, Lieutenant General He Ru had Huang Yehao lead the rest of the team back to Crakull planet aboard the Normandy. Ashley Williams and Kaidan Alenko remained at Shepard's side.
Yet the hyperspace routes here had once again become extremely hazardous. Even if the Normandy departed immediately, it would still take at least two days to return.
In that tense and uneasy atmosphere, even Sherry Birkin stopped bothering Shepard and coming over to pick fights with her. Clearly, she too was filled with anxiety.
But perseverance was rewarded at last, and they finally received the latest news from Rafa Planet Five. The message had been relayed through Dawn Star Planet and Levik planet before being sent to them in text form.
The news was both good and bad.