Random events could never happen to the Legion, with its abundant computing power, and so this situation came to pass.
Of the eleven star sectors under Balchik's control, two had been conquered in a short span of time, yet the warlord headquarters in Balchik remained unaware of either loss.
After Bennett returned to Warship City, Fabian informed him of this.
Bennett frowned slightly and muttered to himself.
"Looks like I still underestimated Old You..."
Then Bennett gently closed his eyes. As a Legendary, a vessel for Rules, his perception could cover the entire Star Sea in an instant. However, none of the Star Sea's limit-breakers would do such a thing, because it was much like openly pressing your face against the glass to spy on your neighbors.
So Bennett only scanned Balchik's territory.
But that single scan was all it took. Bennett's eyes snapped open, filled with shock.
His clenched fists cracked as he spoke through gritted teeth.
"That Old You!! He really kept his strength well hidden!!"
Seeing his leader lose his composure like this, Fabian asked.
"What is it, Commander-in-Chief?"
Bennett took a deep breath before speaking in a calm voice.
"In just the time our communications have been down, two of our star sectors have already fallen. In particular, the B0019 Star Sector deep in our rear has also been captured. The arsenal bases in our other star sectors have been almost entirely wiped out, several vital industrial lines have suffered severe damage, and more than three hundred of our subordinate civilizations have been destroyed..."
Even Fabian, an old monster who had lived for thirty thousand years within the Balchik warlord faction, was stunned by this news. How long had it even been?
Less than half a day had passed since communications failed, yet the enemy had