Arthur stood at attention, turned to face the Central Control Console on the second level of the bridge, and straightened his military uniform's tie.
Only a few seconds passed.
The Central Control Console automatically generated a full-range real-time projection.
Countless tiny blue-glowing "particles" rapidly formed a blue-glowing "William," like a 3D printer running at dozens of times its normal speed.
Likewise.
Inside the flagship bridge of Fleet Zero, beside the Central Control Console where William, Ivan, Serena, Athena, and the others were gathered, a blue-glowing "Arthur" also materialized.
Back on the bridge of the Goddess of Victory, Arthur slowly walked up to William's Holographic Imaging and said with his usual roguish smile:
"Dad, mobilizing two Umbrella fleets to gather in one place... Looks like the world on the other side of the passage is pretty dangerous."
"Not too bad." William smiled as well. "Some of its technologies are exceptionally advanced, and that universe also possesses highly sophisticated genetic-engineering technology.
"I've already had Serena send the relevant information and video files to your email. Once you reach the other side of the passage, make time to finish watching them as soon as possible."
While William had still been on Earth, he had exchanged for the League of Gods from the system, which required viewing.
Afterward, William handed the old USB Drive he had exchanged for to Serena, asking her to copy its contents and upload them to Arthur's personal email.
"Yeah, okay, I kno... Huh???! Wait?" Arthur made a Nick Young-style black-man-confused-face expression and asked his father in bewilderment:
"Dad, you mean... only Fleet Seven is going to the other side of the passage? Fleet Zero isn't going too?"
William maintained his calm smile. "That's right. You guessed correctly. That's exactly what I mean."
"Come on, Dad..." Arthur immediately wilted.
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