As [9436] read the information on the screen, a contemptuous smile spread across its face.
Its original intention to end this quickly gradually faded.
"This Enroget Civilization... is rather interesting."
"Blocking their way? How do you suppose they came up with that excuse?"
Hearing this, its companion, [9435], couldn't help laughing as well.
It really was absurd.
In all its long life, this was the first time it had heard such an original excuse!
"I've changed my mind." [9436] studied the screen before it with interest, raising a tentacle to gently close the Four-Dimensional Shock Bomb's launch interface.
"They arrived in the Andromeda Galaxy considerably earlier than the branch estimated."
"We still have plenty of time."
"The Central Black Hole Region is too boring. Why don't we... have some fun with this interesting Enroget Civilization?"
At [9436]'s suggestion, a reluctant expression appeared on [9435]'s face. "That... doesn't seem like a good idea, does it?"
"What if the higher-ups find out..."
[9436] waved its tentacles repeatedly, entering a line of information on the screen before it.
"What are you afraid of?"
"It's just a level six civilization's fleet. What could they possibly pull off against a White Dwarf Fortress?"
"As long as we deal with this Enroget Civilization in the end and the Cleaners Civilization's honor remains intact, it'll be fine."
Its companion wanted to say more, but [9436] gave it no chance to speak and pressed the virtual send button on the screen.
The tachyon message was sent successfully.
Seeing this notification, [9435] lowered its raised tentacles slightly and abandoned its efforts to persuade its companion.
That was true enough.
Against a White Dwarf Fortress, even a level seven civilization wouldn't stand a chance, let alone a level six civilization!
The Planetary Fortress, glowing blue-white, still hovered motionlessly directly