Shadow and Dawn!

What did he just hear...?

Naming the fleet?

Has Black gone mad?!

Mu Fan composed himself for a moment, then asked incredulously, "You mean my fleet?"

"That's right, it's your fleet. This is the fleet's flagship. Please name it first."

A holographic image of a warship appeared on the light screen.

What's this!

Mu Fan stared intently at the holographic screen projected by Sky Communicator.

A giant, brownish-red warship with dense and regular protrusions on its surface floated in the air.

The warship's sharp, armored bow, resembling a dark red, bloodstained dagger, hovered in mid-air, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. Massive decks extended from its sides. Meanwhile, the towering bridge, like a mountain of knives pointing skyward, stood in the mid-to-stern section of the warship.

The dense array of electromagnetic guns on both sides protruded unabashedly from the firing ports, while the large main gun at the bow of the armored ship looked imposing.

The entire warship was compressed into this holographic image by an unknown ratio, but just looking at its mottled dark red and ferocious appearance, Mu Fan could feel a chilling aura.

This is a real war machine!

A man's dreams lie in the starry sky and the sea.

Mu Fan had only ever encountered mechs before, and even possessed the terrifying Shura mech that stood at the top!

However, Mu Fan never had the opportunity to truly witness the level of warships that ordinary people could never access.

Moreover, it's a warship designed and modified entirely by Hei!

Today, when he first saw this truly devastating weapon belonging to the Star Sea, he felt the insignificance of humanity standing beneath the warship.

No wonder Ruan Xiongfeng once said that the scale and level of mechs can change a local war, but to truly achieve a strategic victory, one must rely on warships!

Compared to warships, mechs are really, really tiny!

"Did you really build this? How could Shadow Base possibly possess this level of technology!"

Mu Fan absolutely refused to believe it. Right now, his mindset was like someone who originally had an income of only 1,000 Star Coin, but one day suddenly told that he had a billion.

The astronomical difference was enough to make him think he was dreaming.

"Of course not. The main body is Icebreaker Warship, modified according to the manufacturing standards of the Yake Empire's [Kasa]-class combat barge. The ship's functions and strength have reached the level of Federation level 7 battleship mothership. The firepower is equipped with electromagnetic gun arrays instead of macro guns and plasma heavy cannons at the bow instead of light spears."

Its true form was actually the warship of the Sword Axe Star Pirate Group!

Mu Fan was genuinely surprised, but upon closer inspection, he found that apart from the modified, menacing bow and hull, the structure was remarkably similar to that of the Icebreaker Warship.

The Sky Communicator camera captured Mu Fan's expression.

A hint of amusement crept into Hei's voice as he continued:

"However, current production capacity is insufficient. Only one flagship has been modified, two Valkyrie Corvette (referencing the Federation's Tier 5 frigates) and four Netherfire Assault Cruiser (referencing the Federation's Tier 6 cruisers) have been built, which have already achieved initial combat capability."

"Based on the deployment of the Yake Super Empire's navy, the plan to increase the number of warships is underway. The high- Crystal Mine and metal mineral reserves explored in the controlled areas of Planet 131 are abundant, enough to support the establishment of a fleet battle group of twenty-two ships."

"Although it is only a preliminary framework at present, please have faith in the Shadow Base's mechanical self-sustaining capabilities under the control of the great intelligent life force."

Hei Pingfan's narration is merely telling a great yet ordinary fact, and the pride contained in his tone represents its greatness as an intelligent life that was destined to be extraordinary from birth!

"So now, please name this fleet and... your flagship! Commander."

Black repeated the sentence again, and for the first time used the word "commander".

Mu Fan listened with rapt attention, but at this moment he tried his best to suppress his excitement. Wearing Flexible Weighted Suit, Mu Fan walked around the bedroom countless times.

My body finally came to a stop, feeling the silence of the night, feeling every cell in my body cheering for the deep darkness.

Mu Fan thought about his current situation, and his expression finally became firm.

"Black, I've thought of a name."

"What should it be called? I feel this will be a day that will be remembered in history." There was a hint of anticipation in Hei's voice.

"Born from the shadows, hidden in the void, growing ever stronger in the dark, where no one can see it, this fleet is called— the Shadow Fleet!" Mu Fan's eyes shone brightly in the darkness.

"Black, all actions in this fleet's strategic direction must be approved by me. In other cases, you will be the true commander! You will have another responsibility from now on, my captain."

Mu Fan's words made Hei's excited voice distort slightly.

"Mu Fan, are you officially granting me the authority of the fleet's second commander?"

"Kindness."

"Hahaha, from now on please call me Commander Black! Shadow Fleet, Shadow Fleet! Hahaha, this is our first fleet!" Hearing the intelligent life form's childlike, sincere laughter, Mu Fan smiled.

Please name the flagship [Kasa]-class combat barge.

"Originating in the shadows, it represents the birth and inheritance of hope, hence the flagship is named—Dawn!"

"The Dawn-class battle carrier!"

When Mu Fan uttered this name, the thoughts of the boy and Hei converged in the starry sky.

Hei, who had never spoken about the base construction, had given him such a generous gift without saying a word!

"Fleet—Shadow, Flagship—Dawn! Yes, Commander."

Mu Fan closed his eyes to calm down for a while, and once his mind was clear, he asked, "What are your next development plans?"

"Continue to expand the scale of metal smelting, build supporting production lines for warships, and achieve a complete fleet of twenty-two warships! Establish a shipborne weapons factory. Although some key data has been lost, we can still replicate the Plasma Torpedo and Thunder God Entrapment Cannon of the Yake Super Empire."

Only on Planet 131, which possesses a complete mechanical manufacturing chain, full authority, unique mineral resource advantages, and is undisturbed, can Black maximize his role.

"Understood. Continue with the mission as planned. Try to build a few small transport ships for travel between the planet's surface and outside its atmosphere," Mu Fan nodded and said.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Thank you, Hei." Mu Fan threw himself back onto the comfortable bed. "You gave me such a big dream."

A round, smiling face appeared on the light screen projected by the Sky Communicator.

"Serving my host is my ultimate purpose. Goodnight, Mu Fan."

"Good night."

After shutting down the Sky Communicator, Mu Fan closed his eyes, a smile on his lips, and drifted off to sleep.

In the virtual network, Black floats alone at Base 341, without Mo Handa to keep it company, and the small metal ball it has transformed into does not fly wildly as usual.

The muttering soliloquy emanated from the metal sphere and echoed throughout the base.

"Meeting you was my good fortune; you made me understand the meaning of intelligent life. Thank you, Mu Fan."

Who could have imagined that, on the far other side of the vast territory of the Star River Federation, a nascent fleet, like a seedling just touched by rain, was beginning to bloom with its own unique brilliance in that unique environment?

The fleet, named Shadow, lies dormant, carrying the mission of piercing the dawn.

One day in the future, when the fleet's owners need it most, the Shadow will tear through space, like a dazzling star, piercing the sky in an instant, shaking the world!