What does this mean?
Fossatude explained, "We're hiding in the shadows, Owenn's main body doesn't dare to show itself, so they must be waiting for Goddora's next wave of reinforcements. Our fleet is already lying in ambush outside Noriosse. We can request more motherships from above. Once their reinforcements arrive and help Owenn leave Noriosse, our ambush forces will launch a surprise attack, directly assaulting their fleet. This will not only eliminate the traitor but also wipe out Goddora's fleet, wiping them out in one fell swoop."
Anur pondered, "You're right. The port is their only route, making them easy to track. That's a layer of security, but we can't let our guard down. We must continue searching for Owenn's main body and put pressure on them."
After Han Xiao and his group moved to a new base and settled down, he formally discussed the action plan with Nagokin and Owenn. However, before discussing it, he had a question: what was Owenn's reason for betraying DarkStar? He had no information about this person in his previous life.
"Betrayal? I don't think this is betrayal." Owenn stretched out his arm and shook his head. "I have golden skin, I am a Goddora, this is turning away from darkness to light. I once joined the DarkStar, but that doesn't mean I have to be a member of the DarkStar for life."
There are quite a few mixed-race people living in Goddora. Like most people, I have also experienced discrimination. So when the people from DarkStar appeared in front of me, I followed them without hesitation. DarkStar recruits people through strict screening, and almost no Goddora spies can infiltrate. I am naturally not a spy.
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow and asked, "Then why did you side with Goddora?"
"Because I sensed that the problem between Goddora and DarkStar wasn't so simple. DarkStar had been instilling hatred in its members, portraying Goddora as extremely vile, as if she wanted to kill all hybrids. Consolidating hatred was consolidating loyalty. DarkStar members' impression of Goddora was distorted and worsened, and the truth about Goddora was being kept secret."
Owenn looked up and sighed, "Goddora's attitude towards hybrids isn't extreme. The government is actually quite open-minded. They don't target people, they just see DarkStar as an enemy. As for normal hybrids, the government has always implemented fair measures and policies to protect the civil rights of hybrids."
Han Xiao nodded and joked, "I'm waiting for you to say 'but'."
Owenn smiled wryly upon hearing this, "Alright, but... policies can't change people's ingrained beliefs. The discrimination of purebloods against mixed-race people is a deeply rooted tradition. The government may be able to provide us with material security, but discrimination is a matter of personal freedom, and the government cannot control people's thoughts. Goddora wants to be inclusive of mixed-race people, but the enemies that hinder the policy are their own citizens and the traditional ideas that have been passed down for thousands of years."
The existence of DarkStar has further exacerbated ethnic tensions, making purebloods even more discriminatory and resistant to us. Even though the terrorists on DarkStar have nothing to do with ordinary mixed-bloods, this cannot change the opinions of most people. Not everyone can be rational and focus on the issue rather than the person.
Compared to the dangerous DarkStar, the hybrids living in Goddora are an easily accessible target for their venting. The DarkStar claims to be fighting for the hybrids, but their unscrupulous actions have not only failed to bring a better life to the hybrids, but have instead made their lives even more miserable... As a result, more and more hybrids are forced to turn to the DarkStar.
This is a complex chain of influences that's hard to unravel. You can't expect purebloods to stop discriminating against us overnight, nor can you expect mixed-races to endure discrimination without developing a rebellious spirit. And DarkStar is the key to all of this. If it weren't for DarkStar, would mixed-races still suffer so much discrimination?
Han Xiao tapped the table with his finger, looking at Nagokin, "What do you think?"
Nagokin sighed, "He's right. I don't discriminate against mixed-race people, but I can't speak for everyone. The highest-level policy has always been to treat mixed-race people kindly and give them a fair chance to compete. However, because of DarkStar, the officials above are worried that mixed-race people might betray them at any time and Implicated them, so it's almost impossible for mixed-race people to climb to the top... You can understand it as class solidification."
"The policy may be good, but a good plan may not be implemented, especially when it affects individual interests." Owenn's expression was complicated. "That's why I volunteered to join Goddora. Perhaps only by eliminating DarkStar can the lives of hybrids truly improve."
Han Xiao glanced at him, filled with respect, "Your ambition... is truly great."
"Thank you." Owenn smiled, then changed the subject, "But even if you praise me, I still won't hand over the intelligence to you until it's completely safe."
"Don't tell me, I don't care," Han Xiao laughed. "Save those words for the Goddora people. My mission is simply to rescue you."
With his smile fading, Han Xiao said seriously, "We are not yet certain about DarkStar's next move. We have a few options. The first is to hide and observe the situation, waiting for reinforcements. This is the most passive approach. The second is to take the initiative, find DarkStar, and fight them to distract them and prevent them from searching for Owenn's true form."
The third method requires Owenn's consent. We'll hide the main body far away from here, preferably on the other side of the planet. That way, all his clones will disappear. Although he'll be injured, all the clues on DarkStar will be cut off. I know a teleportation mage who lives in Noriosse, who can help... if he doesn't mind me beating him up.
Fourth, we need to find an opportunity to secretly take our main body away from Noriosse. This is very risky, because there's a 90% chance that the DarkStar's fleet is Stealth and lying in ambush in outer space. Leaving rashly would be like an insect getting into a spider's web.
Nagokin and Owenn exchanged a glance, looking slightly hesitant.
Han Xiao rested his chin on his hands and said in a deep voice, "If you have no other suggestions, which one would you choose?"
Given Nagokin's personality, he is more inclined to take the initiative.
But Owenn didn't seem to want to take any risks; he preferred to wait and see and do nothing.
Bang.
Before the two could make up their minds, Aroshia suddenly swayed and bumped into the table with a loud bang.
The group turned to look at her, and saw her holding her forehead, her pupils unfocused, her brows furrowed, as if in pain.
"What's wrong?" Han Xiao immediately stood up, put his arm around Aroshia's shoulder, carefully examined her face, and asked in confusion.
Aroshia rubbed her temples, uncertainly saying, "It feels like... like there's a voice calling to me in my head, it seems to be getting closer and closer, I can sense its location..."
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
Meanwhile, a pitch-black spaceship that had traveled a long way finally exited its jump state and hovered in the starlit universe.
It came from a distant star field, crossed countless stargates, was almost captured by Black Hole, witnessed supernova explosions, traveled through quantum meteorite belts, escaped spatial turbulence, encountered radiation storms, and also experienced desolate dark zones with nothing but emptiness. After countless hardships and dangers along the way, it finally stopped.
The mirror-like, smooth black hull of the spaceship reflected a planet that resembled a steel fortress.