Half an hour later.
The results of the battle between the two Hyena-class Medium Interstellar Destroyers and the two Tibetan Mastiff-class Medium Interstellar Destroyers were announced.
Both Hyena-class Medium Interstellar Destroyers were completely annihilated!
Of the Tibetan Mastiff-class Medium Interstellar Destroyers, five were destroyed, five were severely damaged, and the remaining starships suffered varying degrees of damage.
The Loss Ratio reached an astonishing six to one!
Even including the severely damaged Tibetan Mastiffs, the Loss Ratio remained a terrifying three to one!
For a long time, the entire venue fell into silence as everyone processed the results.
From initial disbelief to uncontrollable excitement and exhilaration—the emotions of those present were palpable.
Most of the starship manufacturers in attendance were only responsible for producing certain components or modules. If the Hyena-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer had won the bid, it would have merely solidified its existing "Hyena Empire."
But now, with the Tibetan Mastiff-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer emerging victorious, it meant that the North Goose Starship Technology Group would establish a new "commercial empire."
Anyone who collaborated with the North Goose Starship Technology Group could share in the benefits.
Truly, when one person rises to prominence, even their followers ascend alongside them!
Li Yaqi wore a natural smile, as if everything had unfolded exactly as she had anticipated. In reality, however, her heart was pounding like a startled fawn.
Although she had been highly confident in this outcome, her heart remained suspended until the final decision was made.
Only now did she truly feel grounded.
She glanced toward the spectator seats of the venue.
To outsiders, it appeared as though this woman was declaring her victory and announcing the dawn of a new era for the T2 Tibetan Mastiff.
In truth, Li Yaqi was looking in the direction of Zhao Chen's private booth.
Only Zhao Chen understood what Li Yaqi was conveying to him.
She was saying to him: See? I succeeded! I didn't disappoint you!
At this moment, this woman resembled a little girl proudly presenting an outstanding report card to her parent, sharing her joy.
While some rejoiced, others despaired.
In stark contrast, the atmosphere on the Hurricane Consortium's side was utterly dismal.
The expressions of the three men from the Hurricane Consortium—father and sons—grew increasingly dramatic.
President Feng Weihao's face was dark and gloomy; he hadn't uttered a single word in the past half hour.
The eldest son, Feng Dawei, still wore a look of disbelief, unable to accept that the commercial empire he had built around the T2 Hyena had crumbled so completely.
As for Feng Xiao Wei, he now resembled a neglected lapdog, utterly lost and disoriented.
At this moment, the host stepped onto the stage and announced solemnly, "I hereby declare that, according to the judgment of the Military Procurement Committee, the objections raised by the Hurricane Consortium against the T2 Tibetan Mastiff-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer of the North Goose Starship Technology Group are invalid!
In accordance with the rules, the Hurricane Consortium shall bear all losses incurred by the North Goose Starship Technology Group during this Starship Duel. Additionally, the full Security Deposit submitted by the Hurricane Consortium for this Military Procurement Conference will be forfeited.
Furthermore, the Hurricane Consortium is barred from participating in all future Military Procurement Bidding Activities!
Simultaneously, after unanimous deliberation by the Military Procurement Committee, the T2 Tibetan Mastiff-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer from the North Goose Starship Technology Group has been declared the winner of this T2 Stellar Destroyer bidding process!
Next, we invite Ms. Li Yaqi, the representative of the North Goose Starship Technology Group, to discuss the detailed terms of the Military Procurement Order with the Military Procurement Committee."
Under the invitation of the staff, Li Yaqi, like a victor, left the venue amidst the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd.
Next, Li Yaqi would sign a military procurement order for starships worth tens of billions, simultaneously propelling the North Goose Starship Technology Group to its peak.
However, this was only the beginning of the storm. The Hurricane Consortium would bear a series of negative consequences as a result.
Everyone could imagine that the orders for the Hurricane Consortium's Hyena-class Medium Interstellar Destroyers would plummet significantly. Even the orders already signed might face the risk of buyers defaulting.
Because of this, the Hurricane Consortium's capital chain would suffer a series of chain reactions.
As for whether the Hurricane Consortium could survive this crisis, no one knew.
Inside the Private Box
"This is incredible! I never thought I'd witness someone overturning the dominance of the Hurricane Consortium's Hyena-class Medium Interstellar Destroyers!" Xue Xiaoxiao exclaimed in amazement.
Chu Xuan nodded. "If I remember correctly, this North Goose Starship Technology Group is from the North Wind Star Domain. I bet my grandfather is laughing in his dreams right now.
For a long time, my grandfather has been worried about the lack of a strong starship manufacturing group in his star domain.
Now, one has practically fallen into his lap."
Zhao Wan'er looked suspiciously at her older brother. She had also noticed that after her victory, Li Yaqi had glanced in their direction.
Was it a coincidence?
No!
Out of all 360 degrees around, why did she specifically look this way?
This made her increasingly suspect that Li Yaqi definitely had some undisclosed secret with her brother!
Zhao Chen crossed his arms, feeling quite pleased.
With Li Yaqi securing this deal, it meant Zhao Chen would have a steady stream of income for the foreseeable future.
Although the delivery and final payment for these tens of billions in starship orders might take a year or even several years to complete, the thirty percent down payment alone was enough to make Zhao Chen overjoyed.
Most importantly, it allowed him to suppress the Hurricane Consortium in the process—truly killing multiple birds with one stone!
Suddenly, people in the venue noticed that Her Highness the Little Princess and the Governor of the North Wind, who had been seated with the Military Procurement Committee, seemed to have received some urgent news. They hastily left their seats.
"Something seems to have happened?" Zhao Wan'er murmured curiously as she noticed this.
Beep beep beep
Chu Xuan's handheld terminal flashed with a notification. She opened it and her expression changed drastically.
"What's wrong?" Zhao Chen asked, noticing Chu Xuan's shift in demeanor.
Chu Xuan said gravely, "I just received a message from my grandfather.
There's a major incident at the border!
I think the Little Princess and my grandfather left in such a hurry because they received the same information!"
"The border? Could it be the Mechanical Race?" Zhao Wan'er inquired curiously.
Chu Xuan nodded and continued, "My grandfather said… the Mechanoid interstellar fleet has suddenly withdrawn!"
The Mechanoid interstellar fleet has withdrawn?
"Is it just the Mechanoid interstellar warships in a certain region that have withdrawn?" Su Lan asked.
Chu Xuan shook her head and said seriously, "It's all the Mechanoid interstellar fleets along the entire border defense line—they've all withdrawn!"
This news took everyone present by surprise.
Because the war between the Mechanical Race and the Galactic Alliance had been ongoing since the day they were born.
In this Millennium War, both sides may have experienced victories and defeats, each gaining the upper hand in local battlefields at certain times.
But from beginning to end, the Mechanical Race's Starships have never retreated!
And now, intelligence has arrived.
Informing them that the Mechanoid interstellar fleet, which had never retreated for a millennium, has actually withdrawn?
This news is simply too unbelievable.
What on earth happened beyond the border...?