Would they really let us state our demands without reservation? After silently exchanging glances with the logistics department staff, Hogood seemed to instantly grasp everyone's innermost thoughts. He frowned slightly, hesitation flashing through his eyes.
But in the end, he cautiously asked Mendeleev, "Mendeleev, do you think we could make some requests of our own?"
Mendeleev replied firmly, "Yes, state your demands boldly! Don't have any concerns. We'll consider them seriously."
Hearing Mendeleev's encouragement, Hogood immediately felt a surge of courage. He cleared his throat and slowly said:
"Fine. Our request is actually very simple. We only need a hundred warships. Whether they are imposing frigates or agile destroyers, either will meet our needs. We won't be particularly picky."
The moment he said this, the scene fell into a brief silence. Everyone considered Hogood's seemingly simple yet deeply meaningful request.
However, when Mo Tuo heard Hogood ask for a hundred warships at once, astonishment immediately appeared on his face, followed by a direct exclamation:
"A hundred? That's simply asking for the moon! Your demand is far too outrageous! You have to understand that the power of a hundred warships is no small matter.
That is far larger than the entire scale of one of our current fleets. A demand like yours is simply unreasonable."
Hot-tempered John spoke angrily as well. "Do you have any idea of the combat power and influence that a hundred warships represent? This isn't a small number. How can you casually make such an unrealistic demand?"
Facing the military personnel's doubts and opposition, Shizalak showed no fear and loudly retorted:
"Then wasn't it equally unreasonable when you asked us to take on the arduous task of building twenty star systems all at once? We have already done everything in our power to complete those tasks. Now,