"This could be the key to fighting the Void Empire!"
"If we can obtain this material in large quantities, we might be able to create weapons specifically designed to counter Void Warriors."
Lin Ye nodded and noticed several larger metal components nearby.
Judging by their shape, they appeared to be core components from some ancient warship.
"What was this star system before the war?"
Seraphina checked her portable database.
"A commercial transit hub... Wait, there was also a research station."
"A scientific institution specializing in the study of Ancient Civilization relics."
"Could these metals be remnants of the Ancient Civilization?"
Lin Ye carefully examined the patterns of the runes and found them similar to the runes on the Genesis Star Sword.
"They may have been left behind by the First-Generation Guardians."
"After Astra disappeared, his technology and knowledge were scattered everywhere."
"These metals may be a special alloy he created."
The two spent several hours collecting fragments and repairing part of the warship's systems in the meantime.
Although it still could not make long-distance jumps, it had at least regained basic maneuverability.
As they prepared to leave, Seraphina suddenly received a new Void Empire transmission.
"Experiment progress report: Capricorn Guardian conversion progress at 65%. Expected to be completed within 24 hours."
"Libra leader conversion encountered resistance. Mental defenses are exceptionally resilient. Request permission to use coercive measures."
"Approved. Complete the conversion at any cost. The Void Emperor will soon arrive for an inspection."
Hearing this, fury flared in Lin Ye's eyes.
"We're out of time. We have to leave immediately."
"Wait." Seraphina stopped him.
"Attacking the fortress head-on in our current condition would be no different from suicide."
"But I have an idea. We might be able to outsmart them."
She pointed at the special metal fragments they had collected.