A day later, the reorganized Zerg and Blade Blood headed for the Kamalena System, while the remaining fleet, under the cover of a full two hundred Ferrymen, set course for Toplos.
Blade Blood possessed formidable combat power. One Camille-class battleship, three cruisers, and seven destroyers already met the standard for a complete small fleet.
On the Camille battleship, Farol wore a strange expression. "Ye Luo, what have you decided about Teresi's proposal?"
"What proposal?" Ye Luo took a sip of the fine wine he had looted from Farol's ring.
Farol rolled his eyes. "Quit playing dumb. Even an idiot can see Teresi is trying to recruit you..."
Ye Luo chuckled. "What do you think, then? Do you think I should accept Alvin's offer?"
Farol looked at Ye Luo, narrowing his eyes as he spoke meaningfully. "If I were the one being recruited, I would definitely accept. Alvin is a Level 5 civilization. Becoming one of his trusted men would mean finding a powerful patron. They need loyalty and strength; we need opportunities and backing. Put those together, and it's a win-win situation."
Ye Luo grinned. "Big trees provide good shade. Go on, old man..."
Farol stared intently at Ye Luo, studying his expression. "Just as Barton will declare war on Alvin, one day Alvin will also declare war on a Level 6 civilization—provided he has built up sufficient strength. The Zerg's combat power has made them keenly aware of your potential. And I've heard that Alvin's hardline stance against Barton this time was actually meant to encourage Barton's rebellion, all so he could purge the unstable elements within the Alvin Star Region. As for why Alvin didn't weaken Barton bit by bit, but instead hired us to pull the rug out from under him in one stroke—some people speculate that