T2 Bee Queen-class Heavy Carrier Starship, Bridge
This was the first time Zachary Chase had boarded its Bridge, aside from when it was being constructed.
"This is much more spacious than the Blizzard Zero's Bridge." Zachary looked around and sat directly in the captain's chair.
Wendy Chase, the nominal captain of the T2 Bee Queen, didn't say much. After all, this was the starship Zachary had built.
"Should we depart early? At the fastest warp speed, should we head to the Arctic Fox Star System?" Wendy asked Zachary.
"Yes. This time we don't need to wait for the Blizzard Zero. We'll depart first, then rendezvous at the Arctic Fox Starport." Zachary said, "Did you bring everything I told you to?"
Wendy replied, "All the supplies, totaling 700,000 star coins, that were confiscated from the nobles are already in the T2 Bee Queen's storage compartment. As for the starship wreckage from the Three-Clawed Serpent Interstellar Pirate Fleet, the Blizzard Zero is responsible for transporting it to the Arctic Fox Star System."
Zachary nodded in satisfaction; these were all funds for building starships.
"I didn't expect you to really let the Shae family go." Wendy looked at Zachary with some surprise.
Zachary smiled and said, "Otherwise? Slaughter the Shae family too? According to Jenna Hong's intelligence, although the Shae family knew about the Bao Family and Cui Family's plans, they were always just bystanders and didn't participate. I needed to establish my authority when taking control of the Little Dragon Star System, so I eliminated the Bao Family, Cui Family, and other families. But no one wants a lord who is wantonly bloodthirsty without reason; killing too many would be more detrimental than beneficial. Therefore, I didn't touch the Shae family. However, I did make them get out of my territory."
Wendy nodded in understanding. She had initially thought Zachary might use this opportunity to deal with Jessica Shae's family. But surprisingly, Zachary never mentioned Jessica's name from beginning to end.
"Prepare to depart." Zachary stepped into the hibernation pod early.
The T2 Bee Queen's hibernation pod was much better than the Blizzard Zero's; it was aesthetically pleasing, more comfortable to lie in, and even the injected blue liquid had a faint fragrance.
Gradually… Zachary began to fall into a deep sleep.
The T2 Bee Queen then entered warp speed, preparing to cross interstellar boundary space and head to the Arctic Fox Star System.
Arctic Fox Starport
"Hello, Mr. Zachary Chase. I am the person in charge of the Arctic Fox Starport, designation CC11. It's a great honor to serve you again." The woman smiled and greeted him from the video window.
"Arrange another starship workshop like the previous one for me, temporarily for two months. Additionally, I will give you a raw material order worth two million star coins; please help me procure the raw materials and supplies on it as quickly as possible! Finally, book me a ticket to the North Starship Military Academy."
"Okay. I have already booked a large starship workshop according to your request, the same one you used last time. Also, the ticket to the North Starship Military Academy has been booked. It's a first-class ticket on a T2 Interstellar Cruise Ship for tomorrow afternoon. Is that alright?" The female manager asked with a smile.
"That's fine." Zachary said, having already transferred 2.1 million star coins from his account.
Originally, Zachary only had 1.9 million star coins left, but with the 700,000 star coins plundered from the nobles of the Little Dragon Star System, he now had a total of 2.6 million star coins. Even after spending 2.1 million, he still had a full 500,000 star coins remaining.
The female manager smiled broadly and said, "During your stay, if you need anything, please feel free to contact me at any time. I am at your service 24 hours a day." Saying that, she winked, ending the video communication with a look of deep affection and reluctance. This was her big patron!
"One ticket?" Wendy looked at Zachary in surprise, not knowing what Zachary was planning.
The T2 Bee Queen had undergone a week of warp travel, and with its Level 4 warp engine, it arrived at the Arctic Fox Starport a full week earlier than the Blizzard Zero. It was precisely the last day of September!
"I still have some matters to attend to, so I won't be returning to the academy for now. You take this flight back to the North Starship Military Academy tomorrow." Zachary said.
"What could be more important than studying at the academy? Aren't you worried about failing the final assessment!" Wendy grumbled, clearly a bit unhappy that Zachary wasn't returning with her.
Zachary patted Wendy's head: "Don't worry, your brother knows what he's doing. I'll be back in a little over a month, or two months at most."
"Then I'll wait for you at the academy." Wendy said.
The T2 Bee Queen slowly entered the starship workshop where it was originally built. Although a T2 Bee Queen was parked, there was still enough space to park or build several more starships.
"The raw material order hasn't arrived yet, so we have nothing to do. Let's go explore the Arctic Fox Starport. Last time I came to the Arctic Fox Starport, I was so busy building this T2 Bee Queen that I didn't get to explore it properly." Zachary suggested.
After a week of hibernation, Zachary also wanted to enjoy this brief 'vacation' before the busy period ahead.
"Okay!" Wendy happily agreed.
Afterward, Zachary called upon a squad of half-orc female soldiers assigned to him by Charlotte. The group of seven boarded an unmanned flying car and left the starship workshop, entering the interior of the Arctic Fox Starport.
The interior of the Arctic Fox Starport was a very large city, capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of people. Of course, the prerequisite was that you had money!
"Speaking of which, my crew doesn't seem to have unified crew uniforms." Zachary rubbed his chin, looking at the five half-orc female soldier bodyguards accompanying him. They were wearing nothing more than ordinary cloth clothes. Those were given for free by the slave trader when they were first purchased.
"Perfect—you haven't bought new clothes this year either. Let's go buy some new clothes, and I'll also order a batch of crew uniforms." Zachary suggested.
"I have a school uniform at the academy." Wendy said.
Zachary looked at the academy uniform Wendy was still wearing. No one wanted to wear a school uniform all day long; in reality, it was to save money.
Zachary directly pulled Wendy forward: "No, I must buy you clothes today! Unless you buy ten sets, you're not allowed to go back!"
Wendy's face was full of surprise.
As they were on their way, a person in a black cloak, walking with their head down, stumbled toward Zachary and his group.
The half-orc female soldier bodyguard alertly stepped directly in front of Zachary.
That person bumped into the half-orc female soldier bodyguard and then repeatedly apologized. The voice was a hoarse female voice.
"Sorry… sorry…"
Then immediately walked away.
Zachary watched the person's retreating figure until it disappeared around the corner.
"What's wrong?" Wendy looked at the strange Zachary.
Zachary said, "Nothing. Let's go buy clothes."
Inside the clothing store.
Zachary stared at the several outfits in front of him, his expression conflicted.
Hip-hugging uniforms, maid outfits, bunny girl outfits…
If the female crew members on his starship all wore these uniforms… That image was too beautiful!
"Don't even think about it. Just make them according to what I've drawn." Wendy directly sketched a few clothing designs herself on the side, destroying Zachary's beautiful fantasy.
Suddenly, Zachary saw a familiar figure outside the store, but behind that figure were several sneaky figures.
"Wendy, wait here. You two stay here, and you three come with me." Zachary suddenly left the clothing store with three half-orc female soldier bodyguards, disappearing into the crowd.