Lin Shuguang stared at the Holographic Image before him in shock.
What was going on?!
The Eugene Civilization and the Talodan Civilization from earlier were complete polar opposites!
While Lin Shuguang was still reeling, Bai Yixuan's voice rang out again.
"For the next seven days, the Talodan Civilization is under our protection."
His tone was as arrogant as ever, with an unmistakable note of finality. "As for why, I see no need to tell you."
"Any other questions?"
Lin Shuguang: ?!
Who talked to an alien civilization like that?!
This was nothing like what they taught at the School of Sociology!
Before Lin Shuguang could recover, another string of guttural sounds came through the speakers.
[Esteemed Human Civilization, as you wish. The Eugene fleet will withdraw one hundred million kilometers.]
One hundred million kilometers.
For a level three civilization, that was hardly a great distance.
But it was the show of compliance Bai Yixuan wanted, and the "proof of safety" the Talodan Civilization needed.
Bai Yixuan nodded lightly, his expression softening a little.
His tone, however, remained just as stern. "Get moving. Show me your sincerity."
The communications channel fell silent for a moment.
The lizardman prostrated on the floor rose without hesitation and uttered a few guttural words to the crew members likewise prostrated behind him.
Some time later, the eleven fleets surrounding the Talodan fleet began withdrawing.
The glow of their Hall Thrusters clearly conveyed this news to the terrified Panda People, easing their fragile hearts a little.
However, the communication with the Eugene Civilization had not ended.
After issuing the retreat order, the lizardman who called himself Kelei returned to the camera and prostrated himself on the dimly lit deck, letting out a string of rhythmic guttural sounds.
[Esteemed Human Civilization, please permit me a presumptuous question.]