At that moment, hidden fluctuations carried information between the two warships as they communicated.
"Ishar, under the alternating occupation principle of the Twin Star Joint Development Treaty, the civilization on Kara Star and its home planet will belong to our race this time. You may choose any other planet in the system to develop.
"Now that Kara Star is on the verge of defeat, I think you should make your choice ahead of time. That would let us plan the next stage of development in advance and avoid unnecessary confusion."
"Heh, Gustav, what's the rush? We haven't taken either the Second Planet or Kara Star yet. Isn't it a little early to talk about this?"
"We've already destroyed Kara Star's main fleet. How could a civilization without even a complete Planetary Defense Ring stop our pioneer fleet with ground troops alone? As far as I'm concerned, the outcome is already decided!"
"Don't be so quick to say that. Their biotechnology is rather interesting, isn't it? And their resistance has been quite tenacious. Even your Bodyguard Squad suffered casualties during the landing operation, didn't they?" Ishar teased.
"Hmph! They're just a bunch of bugs hiding inside a turtle shell. When there are enough bugs, one is bound to bite you," Gustav said disdainfully.
"Heh! Regardless, we shouldn't underestimate a civilization's final death throes. I think we should take some time to rest and regroup. We've lost quite a few robotic troops lately, and production bases are already being built on the Third Planet. A steady, step-by-step advance would be safer."
"Enough, Ishar. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Your Winged Race gained enough benefits in the last star system to surpass our Sea Race in strength. Naturally, you want things to stay that way!" Gustav sneered.
"Tsk, tsk! Gustav,