"This might be the key to fighting the Void Empire!"
"If we can obtain this material in large quantities, we may be able to create weapons specifically designed to counter Void Warriors."
Lin Ye nodded and noticed several larger metal components nearby.
Judging by their shapes, they appeared to be core parts 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 dedicated to studying Ancient Civilization relics."
"Could these metals have been left behind by the Ancient Civilization?"
Lin Ye carefully examined the rune patterns and found them similar to the markings on the Genesis Star Sword.
"They may have been left behind by the first generation of Guardians."
"After Astra disappeared, his technology and knowledge were scattered everywhere."
"These metals may be special alloys he created."
The two spent several hours gathering fragments, repairing part of the warship's systems in the process.
Although they still could not make long-range jumps, they had at least restored basic maneuverability.
As they prepared to leave, Seraphina suddenly received a new Void Empire transmission.
"Experiment progress report: Capricorn Guardian conversion is 65% complete. Expected completion within 24 hours."
"Libra leader conversion has encountered resistance. Mental defenses are unusually resilient. Requesting authorization to use coercive methods."
"Approved. Complete the conversion at all costs. The Void Emperor will soon arrive for an inspection."
At the news, fury flared in Lin Ye's eyes.
"There's no time. We have to leave immediately."
"Wait." Seraphina stopped him.
"With our current condition, storming the fortress would be no different from throwing our lives away."
"But I have an idea. We may be able to outsmart them."
She pointed at the special metal fragments they had collected.
"If