It was precisely because he understood that everyone aboard the Sky Peng Horizontal already knew his true feelings that he didn't keep playing hard to get. In truth, Geshut had come from a technical background and wasn't good at that sort of thing.
So, after his expression shifted several times, Geshut let a complicated smile appear on his face. "I'm... Gatsby, a soul scientist.
"It's an honor to join the Sky Peng Horizontal.
"I hope I can make a contribution to the Sky Peng Horizontal's technological development in the future."
"Gatsby," not "Geshut."
Wang Dong and the others couldn't possibly miss such an obvious "hint."
Perhaps "Geshut" had died, and the soul that had descended into the material world anew had taken the name "Gatsby" to distinguish himself from his former self.
Or perhaps he could no longer remain loyal to the Mechanical God Cult as "Geshut" had, so he had changed his name.
But that didn't matter.
Since Geshut—no, Gatsby—was willing to join the Sky Peng Horizontal as a special crew member, then this little detail was no problem at all!
"Welcome aboard, Doctor Gatsby."
The others exchanged glances and spoke in unison.
"Doctor Gatsby, not long ago our ship slew an Old One. Would you be interested in the related data?"
Gao Luanqin went so far as to invite him with a smile.
The look in Gatsby's eyes softened, and at last he gave them a sincere smile. "That would be wonderful. I can hardly wait!"
While they dealt with the "unexpected" Gatsby, the Sky Peng Horizontal's other operations weren't delayed.
Under Lieba's command, the Sky Peng Horizontal's assault team first completed its occupation and control of the Zagramalish.
A large number of crew members, including those from the other two Death Starships belonging to the Mechanical