Yu Lian had not yet spoken when he heard Xiao Hui drawl in a gloomy, sinister tone, "I think this man has treason written all over him. If we spare his life, he'll surely become a grave threat."
By now, the ghostly woman from another universe had changed into a flying-fish uniform she had somehow produced from nowhere. One hand rested on the half-drawn Embroidered Spring Saber at her waist, and her dangerous gaze swept over the man's neck.
Yu Lian acted as though he hadn't heard her. "Have the Beiwei begin the third round of bombardment. Their targets are the orbital support facilities here, especially the space docks and energy compression plants. Don't leave a single one standing."
Luo Zeshi nodded and began issuing orders.
"Also, send a message to Southern Heavenly Gate and the Republic. The surprise attack has succeeded. I repeat, the surprise attack has succeeded."
"Understood. Sending the message now! The Republic has confirmed receipt and says it will launch a full-scale attack within twenty minutes... Uh, may I ask what you're doing right now, sir?"
Yu Lian sat in the pilot's seat, his right hand already on the controls as his left swiftly began the preliminary operations. He had completed all the checks, set the thrusters to charge-ready, disengaged the safeties on the photonic wings and spatial bubble, and sent the entire formation the signal to prepare to move out.
"I remember you saying that the Dawn Squadron, which you directly command, is actually serving as a reserve force. If the attack goes smoothly, you'd consider keeping them out of the fighting the whole time."
"You're right, Lieutenant Colonel Luo Zeshi. That's why I've always said 'consider.'" Yu Lian held his head high.
In Luo Zeshi's eyes, their commander was now full of fight and