Chapter 293: 145 Successful Exit_2

“Release the second batch of intelligence ahead of schedule.”

“Yes, boss!”

Lyu’s projection vanished with a whoosh.

Yang Ming’s good mood plummeted.

Had the Sherman Empire been infiltrated so severely by the New Federation?

Let’s hope they’re not really fooled.

…

Ilando Star.

Atop Edwan’s palace building.

Edwan furrowed his brow tightly as he replayed the video released by the White Ghost and watched it carefully again.

Why did he feel that this White Ghost seemed inexplicably familiar?

However, more than this deja vu, Edwan was more concerned about the ever-dressed-up Imperial Princess by his side.

Edwan quickly reassured, “Luna, this is probably just a prank; who could truly use the Space Worm Clan?”

“No, Edwan.”

Luna’s eyes flickered slightly,

“I just received news from my brother that this intelligence is neither technically synthesized nor a realistic animation made using software; moreover, the Military Intelligence Bureau Twelve did receive a batch of files.

“They confirmed that these files are complete, unedited original footage, with over a hundred transport ships constantly taking off from underground on Ram Star.”

“That’s unlikely.”

Edwan frowned and said, “The Insect Race are our enemies. Even if the New Federation’s technology is advanced, it’s unlikely they’d control the Insect Race.”

“My brothers, together with the Military Intelligence Bureau, have dispatched a large number of fleets, starting searches within the borders.”

Princess Luna sighed,

“If, I mean if, they indeed find insect eggs, proving the White Ghost’s information is true… war might really erupt.

“Domestically, there have always been two factions: pro-war and pro-peace.

“At this stage, many ministers advocate peaceful development, believing that the Milky Way is so vast that the major powers have yet to form a resource squeeze.

“The military, on the other hand, advocates war, always wanting to suppress the provocateur New Federation with an iron fist… that’s the only path for them to gain prestige and power, allowing their families to become hereditary Great Nobles.”

Edwan thought for a while, “Don’t worry, Luna… someone connect me to Yang Ming.”

Princess Luna reminded, “He is a military officer. Your Highness, you must learn to heed the advice of advisors. He’s imprisoned in the underground jail; what can he do now?”

“Don’t worry, Luna,” Edwan laughed, “He always has some out-of-the-box ideas.”

On the Feinan.

Yang Ming looked at the video call Lyu transferred over, waited a few seconds, and the corner behind him lit up with a projection screen, showing the interior of his exclusive residence at the prison’s bottom level.

Yang Ming immediately lay on his side, signaling 026 to bring over the fruit plate, and stuffed two blue fruits into his mouth.

Connecting the video.

“Your Highness, what brings you to think of me today? Even Princess Luna is present; how discourteous of me.”

Yang Ming quickly sat up, grabbed a napkin, and haphazardly wiped his mouth.

Princess Luna frowned slightly at the scene.

Edwan asked, “Have you watched the news?”

“The New Federation planting bugs to deal with the Sherman Empire?” Yang Ming laughed, “That’s international breaking news; anyone connected would know.”

“Do you think it might be a prank?” Edwan inquired again.

“Not necessarily,” Yang Ming said seriously, “From the perspective of the Luofeng Empire, I hope this isn’t a prank. In that case, Sherman would undoubtedly take tough measures against the New Federation, giving us Luofeng more breathing room.”

Edwan, however, said, “I just consulted with relevant biological experts, and they say it’s not currently the Insect Race’s active breeding period, and the probability of Space Worm Clan appearing is very low.”

Yang Ming could only shrug, “That’s truly unfortunate.”

“Major Yang Ming,” Princess Luna said displeased, “You seem eager to see the mighty Empire stumble over a pebble.”

“Oh, you’ve misunderstood, beautiful Princess,” Yang Ming smiled, “If this news is true, and that so-called White Ghost, who looks crazy, is right, it’s actually beneficial to the Sherman Empire.”

Luna huffed, “Beneficial? You’re too impudent.”

Yang Ming retorted, “Discovering the New Federation’s conspiracy earlier allows solving this hidden danger sooner, does it not? If the news is true and not exposed, what would the subsequent scenario be? Endless insect plagues.”

Princess Luna slightly frowned, pondered carefully, then offered Yang Ming an apologetic smile, “Thank you for the reminder.”

“You were just disturbed by this matter,” Yang Ming smiled, “From the standpoint of the human race, I also hope this incident is fake.”

Edwan questioned, “Ming… cough, Yang Ming, do you think there’s any way now to help the Sherman Empire verify the truth of this information?”

“Find the buried insect eggs.”

Yang Ming replied,

“There’s no other way; that’s the most fundamental.”

Princess Luna, however, said, “If it’s inherently non-existent, wouldn’t we be wasting massive manpower and resources on false intelligence? If such events occur several times, who would bear the responsibility for the disturbance and panic caused, the negative impact on the economy?”

Yang Ming laughed, “Isn’t there a White Ghost? Princess, if I’m right, the Sherman Empire has already dispatched a large number of warships to survey planets not normally monitored, correct?”

He watched the fast-scrolling messages at the corner of the projection screen and continued confidently,

“Finding buried insect eggs won’t be easy. I speculate the opposing side must have used large shield tunneling machines to send the eggs into the mantle. That’s where the insects like to be.

“If they truly can’t find them, just declare the White Ghost a terrorist organization.”

Princess Luna bowed her head in thought.

A robe-wearing female official hurriedly approached and whispered something in Luna’s ear.

Luna’s expression suddenly changed. She looked at Yang Ming, then turned to Edwan.

“Your Highness Edwan, I may have to end my Ilando visit early.”

Edwan urgently asked, “What has happened?”

“They found the bugs.”

“What?”

“Two locations have already been discovered. One is on the surface, not yet burrowed into the crust; the other is within the crust of a remote abandoned Resource Star in the Second Province, with the Insect Swarm numbering over a million!”

Luna pressed her lips tightly, her eyes almost spitting fire.

“These damn, hypocritical, vile Federal people aim to deplete the Empire’s vitality with the Insect Race!

“I must return to my country, serve by my parents’ side, and stand with the citizens of the Empire to face the impending political upheaval.”

“Oh, my gosh!”

Edwan exclaimed somewhat exaggeratedly, then said, “If there’s anything I can do, please be sure to tell me.”

“Take care,” Princess Luna seemed to want to step up and kiss Edwan but restrained herself, quickly steadied her breathing, and rushed towards the elevator when a group of maids swarmed in.

On the Feinan.

Yang Ming calmly sat on the mattress, picked up a banana-like thing, and took a bite.

It was an unexpected surprise.

The earnest Sherman Empire sure had some drive.

Once Edwan hung up, Yang Ming reminded Lyu,

“Immediately exit the Sherman Empire’s network. For the following matters, we should refrain from intervening and let the situation unfold naturally.

“Prepare to intercept intelligence amid the chaos; the New Federation is about to face Sherman’s impact, and the Central Intelligence Agency will certainly make more moves. The more they act, the more flaws will show.

“Our base construction also needs to accelerate. This time reminded us that at times, there’s a possibility of the base being exposed. We must quickly set up a defense system.

“By the way, Lyu, I remember, your three instructors said the five-year assessment period is the maximum five years and can be applied for early?”

“Yes, boss,” Lyu agreed, “But I wouldn’t recommend you begin the first assessment early, to have more time for accumulating for future assessments.”

“Time waits for no one.”

Yang Ming lay down again.

“Let’s hope the Sherman Empire’s nobles show some mettle; I did waste a shipload of nutrients.”

To which Lyu smiled, saying nothing.