Six months passed. During that time, the WILLE members at the Nevada branch successfully got all the equipment ready.
With these facilities in place, they had laid a solid industrial foundation for assembling the Warship Fleet later.
Huang Zhetian planted the Vegetable Seeds he had bought from the System Store. It took little time for them to grow successfully in the restored soil, and they later bore produce.
Kaji happened to have some rare free time that day, so he went with Huang Zhetian to inspect the greenhouse crops.
The two chatted as they inspected the plants, also discussing the next stages of their progress.
Kaji said, "The data from the rocket launches is getting closer to our expected values. When the time comes, we'll calculate Earth's orbital period and launch two rockets carrying EVA units out into space."
Huang Zhetian snapped off a cucumber and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing. "That works, but launching rockets takes a lot of manpower. We still need to recruit more people."
Kaji said, "I think I need to go back and see Katsuragi soon. She's due to give birth before long. I'll leave everything here in your hands while I'm gone."
Huang Zhetian's heart jolted, and he instinctively tried to dissuade Kaji. "Don't rush back to Third Village yet. I'll go with you."
Kaji repeatedly waved Huang Zhetian back into his seat, then patted his shoulder and explained, "It'll be fine. Your task is far more important than mine. I'm just going back to see Katsuragi have her baby, while you need to hold the fort here and guard against emergencies.
"Besides, visiting Katsuragi isn't my only reason for going back this time. I also need to guide her. I have a feeling that I don't have much time left. I don't