Although Kaimelena System and Wager System had accepted Barton Civilization's declaration of war, it would take their warships at least four months, if not half a year, to reach Buggas.
Ye Luo had Locke keep a close watch for any signs of the two systems mobilizing troops. But Locke's client seemed to have been blocked, and he could no longer access the interstellar network. Fortunately, Angelina and Caroline had previously compiled statistics on the military strength of the surrounding civilizations, so Ye Luo did not feel completely in the dark.
Cruisers. According to Angelina and Caroline's estimates, each system would deploy at least one cruiser and five destroyers in this war! A cruiser was nothing a destroyer could compare to. Destroyers primarily fought on their own, while a cruiser represented an entire team. Every cruiser carried large numbers of scout craft, fighters, interceptors, bombers, gunboats, and some heavy cruisers—nearly on the same level as main battleships—even came equipped with frigates!
Half a month later, Ye Meng and the others completed their rendezvous with Ye Luo.
"My Emperor, I bring good news. After our prisoner Wilbur repeatedly urged them, the Asimorn Family's warships from the Montoyle System will arrive at Likas within a month. They will bring one hundred thousand energy blocks, as well as an agreement for trade with us." The moment Ye Meng arrived, he gave Ye Luo a pleasant surprise.
Yes, it was a pleasant surprise. When Ye Luo learned of Barton Civilization's declaration of war against him, he had thought that even if the Asimorn Family paid a ransom to retrieve Wilbur, they would never dare cooperate with Barton Civilization's enemy. It seemed he had truly underestimated the minds of these merchants.
Ye Luo pulled someone forward, smiling broadly. "Come, Ye Meng. I have good news for