"This..." Shadowsun wanted to say more, but Yongtan merely presented her with more data and more examples, leaving Shadowsun unable to find any flaw to question. Could she really challenge an honorary Ethereal who had devoted himself to researching technology based on nothing but her own unfounded suspicions?
"As long as we can hold Mugula Gulf, we can keep the flames of war beyond Damocles Gulf. Commander Shadowsun, you do not wish to see human military boots set foot upon our beautiful homeworld either..."
"Of course not... But how are we supposed to hold it? Without the void fleet tying them down, we have suffered massive barrages from their ship guns. I truly do not know how we can endure..."
"Enough, Shadowsun!" Aun'Va struck the ground with his staff, producing a crisp sound. "You are a commander! A general entrusted with great faith! Think of your teacher, Qingxi! If he saw his prized student frightened out of her wits by the enemy, how disappointed would he be?"
Shadowsun felt somewhat ashamed. She truly should not have allowed her heart to become consumed with worry over the human forces. An outstanding commander should take the enemy seriously in tactics, but despise them in strategy.
"But do not blame yourself too much..." Aun'Va's voice softened. He made a gesture toward the Honour Guard, and those loyal warriors who served and protected the Ethereals immediately understood his meaning.
A customized Orca transport swiftly arrived. From Shadowsun's observation, aside from being equipped with weapons and a stealth generator, even its external armor had been considerably reinforced.
"Allow me to show you the latest achievement of Earth Caste—Xiaowake, the key to our holding Mugula Gulf." Aun'Va sat upon a floating chair and drifted at the front, with Shadowsun and Yongtan following close behind.
The Orca