Black Witch Space Base.
Ying Zhengye's face was pale.
On the tablet computer in his hands, footage of the Heavenly Ghosts battling the mechs appeared on the screen.
"Why..."
"Why are these monsters protecting the base?"
"What's our relationship with these monsters?"
All this time, Ying Zhengye's attitude toward Black Witch had been the same as the other ministers'.
He had merely used Black Witch as a platform to realize his ambitions. As for his belief in Black Witch, he did not care at all—in fact, he even found it boring.
But now, after seeing the Heavenly Ghosts, he wondered if the organization wasn't what he had thought it was.
In that case, did this moon mission really involve finding 'Meiba'?
Footsteps rang out.
Ying Zhengye hurriedly put down the tablet, only to see Zhou Yucheng walking over.
Zhou Yucheng said in a deep voice, "Minister Ying, it's time to set out."
Ying Zhengye began to lose his nerve. "Mister Zhou, I don't want the organization's compensation anymore. Do you think you could let another minister..."
Zhou Yucheng said in a deep voice, "Minister Ying, temporarily replacing someone is a grave taboo."
"Besides, do you think we have time to retrain another minister?"
Ying Zhengye swallowed, his eyes shifting as he wondered whether he should try to escape.
Zhou Yucheng seemed to see through his thoughts. He walked over and said quietly, "Minister Ying, I advise you to put those irrational ideas out of your mind."
"You probably saw it already. Those beings from Yanfu are fighting to protect this base."
"Why would they do that?"
"Their purpose is to ensure that you and the other two guests can successfully reach the moon."
"If you back down or change your mind..."
"Believe me, when that happens, even death will be