Yu Lian couldn't help sucking in a breath of old sword oil, nearly choking on it.
The two lofty space-city complexes had both been funded by the two great hegemonic powers. The Alliance's resort and shopping center aside, the Empire's ecological city was, at its heart, a villa district built in orbit. Its streets and houses were surrounded by luxurious, comfortable gardens and rare flowers, while the temperature and humidity were adjusted to the ideal conditions for humans and most carbon-based life. Beneath that expensive mirrored dome, in addition to costly apartments, stood many estates and mansions built by Imperial nobles.
Put simply, they were all the property of various Imperial bigwigs!
...Come to think of it, wasn't this villa complex jointly developed by King Vellent and King Beiduo? Oh, then there was no problem.
The other man was still speaking with utmost seriousness. "To ensure the humidity and lighting of the entire orbital garden, the Chanchuan Garden villa complex already has a heavy-ion fusion reactor. By adjusting the orientation of the antigravity couplings and energy seals, we can launch the main structure beyond Planet Five's gravitational influence. It might then break apart on its own without affecting the other space cities in orbit. As for Millennium Square, I believe it has similar equipment."
Yu Lian studied the man's features again. His face wasn't exactly handsome, but it was full of heroic spirit and authority. He looked like a dependable elite soldier. "Colonel, have we met somewhere before?"
The other man paused, then hurriedly shook his head. "I've never had the honor."
"I've heard your name from an Imperial friend of mine." Yu Lian's expression turned solemn. He spoke with grave sincerity. "Colonel Uld Kexola, whatever it takes, make sure every space city and starport in this system stays sealed.