The Empire: Starting with the Fourth Calamity
Chapter 857

Losing Composure

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851. Break defense

Tang Xiao Press a button, and nothing seems to happen, but in fact, there is an invisible electromagnetic barrier that wraps the entire office, and nothing can peek into the office.

Then, he connected with the communication.

In the holographic projection, a human man appeared in the holographic projection, wearing a pure white robe, with slightly exaggerated shoulder ornaments on his shoulders. He was about 50 years old, with gray beard and hair neatly combed.

He stood there with an indifferent expression. The robe covered the lines of his body. The unknown soft material of the robe hung down to the ground. Even if he walked, you couldn't see much movement. This made him look bright and holy, just like the messenger of God in some myths and legends.

The corner of Tang Xiao's mouth moved slightly. He knew that such clothes were very popular among the highest-ranking nobles and rich people in the galaxy Core Worlds. They liked to use such clothes to show their transcendent status.

Excluding other things, in the corrupt and twisted society of Galactic Republic, the gap between the rich and the poor has reached a terrifying level. When many people are fighting for dozens of credit points, the assets of the super rich like these Core Worlds can already be calculated in trillions.

When this gap between rich and poor has lasted for more than 20,000 years, these aristocratic and wealthy people naturally no longer regard themselves as human beings. Oh, there seems to be something wrong with this sentence?

However... hehe.

Boring and artificial...

Tang Xiao sat on the sofa and did not move much. His crossed legs were still trembling. His toes pushed up the fluffy slippers and tapped his heels, acting like a second-rate person.

The man frowned, then relaxed, and asked slowly, "You know who I am, but you are still so rude. Is this intentional?"

Tang Xiao smiled and asked, "What expression do you think I should make?"

The man pretended to be enlightened, "Oh, that's right. Freedom fighters, what you Confederacy of Independent Systems flaunt. And I, a member of Core Worlds, am naturally what you hate... and covet."

"Hahahaha!" Tang Xiao laughed, then took out a cigar from the drawer, cut off the tip, and roasted it slowly on the fire. "Actually, I highly recommend the cigars produced by our Dawn Star Planet. The taste is pure and strong, allowing people to let their thoughts fly and feel relaxed and happy... Moreover, I think it should match well with you wearing this outfit and holding a cigar in your mouth."

As he spoke, he took Qidian's lit cigar and gestured to the man's holographic projection's mouth.

The man's eyebrows twitched, took a deep breath, and then said, "I forgive you for being vulgar and rude as a Outer Rim resident. Okay, let's get straight to the point. Since you know who I am, you should also know why I am here."

"No, I don't know." Tang Xiao's expression turned cold instantly, "I was just teasing you."

After saying that, he sat back on the sofa and didn't say much.

The man closed his eyes again, took a deep breath several times, and said seriously, "I am Gali-Ulan (Gagli Urlan), Bangjila-Ulan (Bengila Urlan)'s eldest son, Urlan family first heir, Rendili StarDrive senior sector representative, Rendili/Rendili/Vaufthau Shipyards LTD. Executive Director, Galactic Republic Honor citizen..."

Tang Xiao waved his hand and interrupted him directly, "Don't tell me so much, I can't remember it. By the way, what is your name?"

"Gali-Ulan." He puffed up his chest and seemed to be proud to announce his name.

"What Ulan?"

"Gali-Ulan."

"Gali What?"

"Gali-Ulan."

"Garland... what?"

"Gali! Ulan!! My name is Gali!! Ulan you idiot!!!" He finally couldn't stand it anymore and shouted loudly, but then he realized that he had lost his composure and quickly rubbed his face. Immediately a beautiful woman in a thin veil ran over to him, holding a slightly moist silk scarf to wipe his facial muscles that were twitching with anger.

At this moment, he finally lost his previous pretentiousness and said with a sullen face, "Listen! I don't want to talk to you, a stupid and vulgar beast! I will give you one billion credits. Give me the voyage records and captain's log of Blade Fleet flagship, Katana!"

"Katana's voyage record? Pfft... hehehehehe..." Tang Xiao laughed as if he heard a very funny joke, "You are really naive. Are you Rendili people so stupid? Hahahahaha..."

Gali-Ulan's eyes seemed to burst out with fire, "I don't think this is a joke! If you just want to make a counteroffer, you are wrong! You should carefully consider what these 1 billion credits mean to your little planet!"

"Don't you even know why I'm laughing? How sad." Tang Xiao's smile suddenly turned cold and he said lightly.

"I know that we are currently in a hostile position, but you should know that money has no borders, and capital travels throughout the universe! Shouldn't you who are still obsessed with the position between Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems be the real stupidity and naive?" The muscles on Gali-Ulan's face twitched. It was a miracle that he could finish this sentence calmly.

But Tang Xiao sneered and shook his head, "It seems you really don't understand. Forget it, I'll give you a message, stop dreaming. Katana's voyage record is meaningless to you."

"Does it make sense? It's not what you said..."

"Okay, I have two more people to meet, that's it." Tang Xiao interrupted him and cut off the communication directly, then threw aside the communicator that was flashing again, and pressed the button to lift the electromagnetic barrier in the office.

After a while, the doorbell rang, the door opened, and a woman wearing a dark blue military uniform walked in.

She is about 27 or 8 years old. She has a beautiful and heroic appearance. She has long hair neatly tied behind her head. She is tall but not thin and has a very serious expression.

After entering the office, she stood at attention and saluted, her movements were steady and quick, exactly like a soldier, "Reporting to you, Your Majesty the Governor."

However, after seeing her, Tang Xiao frowned, "Why are you here alone?"

The woman replied in a serious voice without a smile, "If you are talking about the weirdo who went for the physical examination with me, he ran away before the physical examination was completed and is now staying at the Engineering Science Department."

Tang Xiao nodded, looked her up and down, and said slowly, "Why didn't I expect that? You are actually a Force-sensitive! No wonder..."

"I do have some unique talents. Is there any problem with this? Your Majesty the Governor." the woman asked.

Tang Xiao stood up, smiled and said, "No problem, you are welcome to join, General Ling Liang."

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[Easter egg chapter attached picture 1: General Ling.]

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