[Esteemed Human Civilization.]
[As of today, the Talodan Civilization has successfully completed its civilization-wide vote.]
[The Talodan Civilization is willing to become a vassal civilization of Human Civilization and provide it with various resources.]
The encoded electromagnetic signal sped toward the vast Human Fleet in the distance at the speed of light.
Unlike their previous exchanges, Human Civilization's reply arrived remarkably quickly this time, almost as though the signal delay caused by distance had vanished.
Aldan glanced at the "small warships" from the Human Fleet outside the porthole, understanding dawning in his eyes.
Those "warships" probably intercepted the electromagnetic signal sent by the Talodan fleet.
Several lines of Talodan script appeared on the large screen in the command center.
[Talodan Civilization, welcome to the Milky Way Pan-Human Federation!]
[As agreed, Human Civilization will ensure your safety!]
Aldan let out a small breath of relief, the burden on his heart quietly lifting.
"What do we need to do?"
Aldan collected himself and asked loudly.
[Please grant access to your fleet's Central Computer.]
[To ensure your safety, Human Civilization will temporarily assume control of your fleet until it returns to Human Civilization's primary stellar system.]
Aldan stared at the text on the screen and remained silent for a while.
Then he nodded, bitterness written all over his face.
"As you wish."
Milo struggled to operate his assistive device, swaying unsteadily as he followed Aldan into the computer room.
The room housed the Talodan fleet's most important core component-the Central Computer.
"Milo, grant access to the Central Computer."
Aldan took one last look around the computer room and said softly, "These are the Talodan Civilization's final moments of freedom."
Milo steadied himself and walked toward the control console, his eyes dim.
After he performed a series of operations, access to the fleet's