Somewhere in the Reef Starfield
A woman with a human torso, a serpentine tail, and hair made of hissing snakes was casually chatting with a human woman on a video screen.
"Medusa, are you really sure about cooperating with that stellar power from the Lion King Star System?" the human woman asked, looking at the Snake People Clan leader known as the Queen across from her.
Medusa stroked the small snakes on her head and said calmly, "Cooperation is only possible between powers of equal strength."
"If you want to use them, just say it outright," the woman chuckled lightly.
"But you—as part of a neutral trade group in the Reef Starfield—actually took the initiative to inform me of this news this time. Aren't you worried that once this gets out, the Star Gates you control will be taken back?" Medusa stared at the woman across from her.
Although the other party's strength was not as great as her own, she was still the leader of the Thorn Free Trade Group, one of the three interstellar trade groups in the Reef Starfield. She controlled nearly thirty percent of the market share and thirty percent of the Star Gate control rights in the Reef Starfield.
Coincidentally, the Star Gate control rights for the Lion King Star System were in this woman's hands, and it was she who had informed Medusa of the detailed events occurring there.
Ultimately, Medusa had decided to proceed with this plan.
"What did I do? I, Red Rose, was just casually chatting with my good friend," Red Rose said, lightly biting her crimson lips and putting on a fragile, delicate appearance.
But no one would believe this woman was truly fragile. Fragile beings couldn't survive in the Reef Starfield.
"It's because that group touched your interests, isn't it?" Medusa said bluntly.
Red Rose lit something resembling a cigarette, took a puff, and exhaled red smoke.
"What that group wants to do in the Reef Starfield, I can't be bothered to care. But they dared to cross my bottom line—snatching people right under my nose! Do they really think I, Red Rose, am just a decorative vase? Actually, many forces in the Reef Starfield have long been dissatisfied with that group. If it weren't for fear of their strength, they would've already flipped the table and taken action. I originally planned to tell you this news and hear your thoughts. I never expected you'd actually prepare to take action directly." Red Rose's beautiful eyes fixed on Medusa. "Truly worthy of being called the Queen."
Medusa snorted coldly. "Rather than being slowly boiled like a frog in warm water by that group, it's better to tear through that thin layer of paper. Let them know this isn't their Empire—this place is called the Reef Starfield!"
"Alright, alright. Then I'll wait for your good news. Just don't end up getting yourself killed, okay? It's not easy to find a good sister in this damned place." Red Rose winked at Medusa.
Medusa watched as the video window closed, and the next moment, a message popped up.
Seeing the content of the message, Medusa revealed a hunter-like expression.
They were a major leading power in the Reef Starfield, possessing twelve star systems and nearly five thousand starships! They were an existence completely incomparable to second-rate powers like the Fire Salamander Tribe.
Zhao Chen was currently reviewing information about the Snake People Tribe.
Earlier, he had already agreed to have a conversation with them and was now awaiting their reply.
Soon, a communication window request popped up.
After Zhao Chen clicked to accept, a stunning woman appeared on the other side.
Her appearance was quite distinct from that of the Human Race.
Her skin was as fair as the moon, with several small snakes hissing atop her head. She wore a fiery scaly armor that revealed a super eye-catching slender waist.
According to the description of the Snake People Tribe, there should also be a serpent tail in places Zhao Chen could not see.
Although her appearance differed greatly from that of the Human Race, her aggressive gaze and the curves of her well-proportioned, alluring figure...
Zhao Chen felt no barrier in terms of aesthetics!
"Are you the commander of the Lion King Fleet?" Medusa asked first.
Lion King Fleet?
Right, the identity he had publicly announced in the Lion King Star System was that of the Lion King Fleet.
"That would be me. First, I'd like to thank Your Majesty for the intelligence you provided us. It has been of great help," Zhao Chen expressed his gratitude.
Although the other party was most likely using him, it was still appropriate to offer thanks. After all, it was just a few words—it wouldn't cost him anything.
"Let's not beat around the bush. I'll get straight to the point.
I want to cooperate with you," Medusa stated bluntly.
So direct, huh?
"May I ask how Your Majesty wishes to cooperate?" Zhao Chen inquired.
Medusa's beautiful eyes fixed on Zhao Chen. It had to be said, her gaze was overwhelmingly intense. If it were the old Zhao Chen, he would probably have been groveling by now.
"The force behind the Fire Salamander Tribe has a grudge against me, and they are now preparing to move against you.
And I want revenge on them.
When that group's interstellar fleet attacks your Lion King Star System, I hope you can buy me at least five hours.
During those five hours, I will arrange for my interstellar fleet to attack the star systems of the Gabor Race, the Black Pig People, and the Fire Salamander Tribe.
As for the plundered resources, we can split them fifty-fifty.
The captured star systems can also be divided equally between us.
What do you think?"
"Your Majesty's offer isn't sincere enough. My fleet would be fighting desperately on the front lines,
while your fleet would be raiding their home bases in the rear. It seems like I'd be doing all the hard work, while you'd be reaping all the benefits.
Using someone as a pawn isn't played like this," Zhao Chen shook his head slightly.
Medusa frowned slightly, and the two fell silent for a few seconds.
Finally, Medusa spoke first: "This matter holds no disadvantage for you. Do you really think your interstellar fleet alone can handle the fleets organized by the Fire Salamander Tribe?
Only if I launch a surprise attack on their star systems can I cause chaos among them. That way, you'll have a chance!"
"Who said my interstellar fleet can't handle these scum?" Zhao Chen smiled as he looked at Medusa.
Using less than twenty starships to deal with three thousand interstellar warships?
Although she had heard that this guy's Lion King Fleet had fought a brilliant battle before,
this time was different from last time. Previously, there were only two T3 interstellar warships, but this time there were a full ten T3 interstellar warships.
Yet, looking at the confidence in this man's eyes, it didn't seem like he was bluffing.
"Speak. What will it take for you to agree to cooperate?" Medusa finally relented. She had finally seized an opportunity to target that group, and if she didn't take advantage of it to vent her anger, she truly wouldn't be satisfied.
"I can proceed as you just described, but I require you to dispatch a fleet to support me." Zhao Chen held up five fingers.
"Five hundred interstellar warships, with at least one hundred of them being T2 Starships."
"All are under my command; even if I order them to die, they must obey!" Zhao Chen's tone carried an undeniable authority.
He added, "If they disobey my orders on the battlefield, I may not be able to hold back those three thousand Starships."
After a moment of contemplation, Medusa agreed, "Fine, I'll give you five hundred Starships. I hope you can deliver on your promises, otherwise..."
Zhao Chen paid no mind to Medusa's threatening words and raised another finger. "I have one more condition."
Medusa frowned, thinking this man was growing too greedy, but Zhao Chen's next words surprised her.
"I don'tt care what you plan to do, but leave the Fire Salamander Tribe's Headquarters to me." A faint smile curled at the corner of Zhao Chen's lips.
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