Zhao Chen looked at the Flame Elf King's feigned calm expression.

He smiled slightly.

In fact, he knew why the Flame Elf Queen was able to appear here with her Holy Elf Legion fleet.

This was entirely due to her rash actions.

Prior to this, the Flame Elf King had contacted them to inquire what assistance they could provide and how they could help them on the battlefield if they were to deploy their legion fleet.

Grand Marshal Charlotte's reply at the time was quite simple.

If the Flame Elf King can truly provide assistance in this expedition to devour civilizations...

Grand Marshal Charlotte provided the Flame Elf King with a time and coordinates.

The coordinates are the location of this battlefield, and the time is roughly around this time, but not very precise.

Fortunately, the Flame Elf King arrived just in time this time.

It's quite a coincidence that it happened at this particular time.

"Just accept it as I told you to."

However, it's not brand new. It's a Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought that has sustained some damage on the battlefield. But I'll take it back to the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to repair it before sending it to you.

But this isn't a free gift.

This is in return for the Holy Elf Empire's Flame Elf King's support of the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

This Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought will be leased to the Flame Elf King free of charge for ten years, but must be returned after ten years.

"Any problems?" Zhao Chen asked with a smile, looking at the Flame Elf King.

Zhao Chen didn't say it was a free gift, actually because he was also considering the Flame Elf King's side.

Giving away a near-T7 level interstellar warship so easily is something that most people wouldn't readily accept.

Therefore, it would be more appropriate to say it's a loan.

Moreover, such a Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought could change the Flame Elf King's situation within the Holy Elf Empire.

After all, the previous assistance provided by the Flame Elf King to the Dragon Star Empire had already greatly affected her status in the Holy Elf Empire.

Now, they have even arbitrarily mobilized their legion fleets to launch an interstellar war that will devour civilizations, which is undoubtedly a serious crime.

Even as the Elf King, it's possible that things couldn't be considered amicable.

That's why Zhao Chen came up with this idea.

Even a single Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought remains incredibly valuable to the current Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

After all, this is the only mass-produced near-T7 level interstellar warship that Zhao Chen currently possesses.

But this also represents a relationship.

This is enough to highlight the status of the Flame Elf King in the Holy Elf Empire.

They just sent over a near-T7 level interstellar warship, although it's only on loan.

However, this near-T7 level interstellar warship is the real deal right in front of us.

At this point, you impeached the Elf King; isn't that disrespectful to him?

Do you still want this near-T7 level interstellar warship?

In other words, this is a ten-year life-saving talisman that Zhao Chen gave to the Flame Elf King.

As long as this life-saving charm is present, no one will dare to easily challenge the Flame Elf King, the enemy of the Elf King.

Of course, this is not only because of the relationship between Zhao Chen and the Flame Elf King, but also because Zhao Chen values ​​the Holy Elf Empire.

Even if the Holy Elf Empire, as an ally, is a hindrance, its military strength is beyond doubt.

Among known cosmic civilizations, aside from the Devouring Civilization and the Dragon Star Empire, it is undoubtedly the number one.

Furthermore, it possesses immense prestige and profound heritage.

Zhao Chen needed to maintain relations with the Holy Elf Empire, which naturally required a 'confidant' within the Holy Elf Empire.

This 'confidant' is naturally the Flame Elf King.

As long as there is such a 'confidant' within the territory of the Holy Elf Empire, Zhao Chen will have countless ways and opportunities to help his ally gradually enhance its fighting spirit.

The Flame Elf King naturally understood the meaning behind Zhao Chen's arrangement.

She smiled slightly at Zhao Chen, and then didn't dwell on the topic any further.

Instead, they inquired about the contents of Zhao Chen's oath contract.

Upon learning that this oath pact did not specify the interstellar fleet forces or numbers involved on both sides.

The Flame Elf King was greatly surprised, and then said with some concern, "This was proposed by the Black God King, so it must be very beneficial to them."

I suspect that the Black God King wanted to use the power of order.

You need to be careful.

Zhao Chen smiled calmly and said, "I have naturally considered that."

But first of all, the established order cannot directly attack us; otherwise, this little brother wouldn't have the chance to devour civilization.

Most likely, it's to provide some support to the Black God King.

It's nothing more than its henchmen fleet, or perhaps an interstellar civilization like the Devouring Civilization that will support them.

However, I also proposed conditions that were favorable to us.

That's a development period of thirty months.

For our Dragon Star Empire, thirty months of development time is crucial.

With these thirty months to focus on development, the growth rate of our Dragon Star Empire will be greatly increased.

"At that time, our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire's military strength will be sufficient to fight our enemy."

The Flame Elf King looked at Zhao Chen and asked directly, "Are you confident that you can develop a true T7-level interstellar warship in thirty months?"

"I don't know," Zhao Chen shook his head and said frankly.

Zhao Chen has been working tirelessly to develop a true T7-class interstellar warship.

However, Zhao Chen cannot guarantee that the research and development will be successful.

Thirty months is enough time to change a lot of things.

Moreover, Zhao Chen has always had sufficient confidence in the technological development speed of his Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

"When the time comes, I will definitely find a way to help you!" The Flame Elf King looked at Zhao Chen and said very firmly.

Zhao Chen then said frankly, "Given the current situation of the Holy Elf Empire, I can't expect you to step forward and provide me with any assistance."

If I were to ask you to stand by my side at all costs and provide me with assistance on the battlefield...

I wouldn't agree to that either.

For me, friends are not consumables.

The Flame Elf King naturally understood the teasing tone in Zhao Chen's words.

The Flame Elf Queen's eyes dimmed for a moment, indicating that she herself was very aware of the problem.

However, she herself may have no other way to solve this problem.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

Let's hurry up and withdraw our troops.

"If I don't retreat at a fixed time, who knows how much hatred the Black God King on the other side will harbor towards me." Zhao Chen smiled jokingly.

The Flame Elf Queen looked at Zhao Chen with surprise. Knowing Zhao Chen well, she knew that his smile was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

"Did you leave some kind of backup plan for the Black God King?"

You should know that you and the Black God King have now signed a vow, and neither of you can do anything to harm the other before this.

Otherwise, I swear I will punish you.

Don't underestimate that vow fruit.

Even in the history of our Holy Elf Empire, there are records of it.

It is definitely not an ordinary object.

It's extremely rare for you to have it.

"It's alright. I already know the rules about the Oath Fruit, and I won't do anything that would lead to my death."

As for this Oath Fruit, it's something I obtained from other interstellar traders when I was exploring other interstellar universes.

As you know, those interstellar traders have access to more worlds, and most of them collect some strange and seemingly valuable items.

So they gave this to me.

When I took it back and examined it, I discovered that it was indeed a Promised Fruit.

I originally intended to keep it as a collectible, but I never expected it to come in handy at this time.

Seeing Zhao Chen say this, the Flame Elf Queen didn't say anything more, because she knew that Zhao Chen naturally knew what this Oath Fruit was.

That means it's impossible to do anything risky.

He is a person who knows his limits.

"After we get back, would you like to visit my Xiaolong Interstellar Empire?"

"I reckon things are in complete chaos over there right now." Zhao Chen looked at the Flame Elf King with a mocking expression.

The Flame Elf King shrugged helplessly and rolled his eyes at Zhao Chen: "You know the situation on my end is complicated right now."

If it were right now, I would choose to go to your Dragon Star Empire.

It's estimated that tomorrow, the headlines and trending topics on the front page of the Holy Elf Empire will feature the news that the Flame Elf King has led his Holy Elf Interstellar Legion fleet to defect to the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

Even if I don't consider myself, I still have to consider the people under my command.

Since you don't have anything to do here...

Then I'll take my legion fleet and retreat first.

If you need anything, just contact me.

After saying that, the Flame Elf King walked directly out of the bridge gate.

"This Elf King is more familiar with our bridge than he is with his home now," Zhao Chen said jokingly, looking at Lilith beside him.

"What, is our Emperor tempted?"

No wonder, after all, he was an Elf King.

She was also a Flame Elf King.

With an absolutely stunning face and figure, coupled with a rare fiery temper, she is truly exceptional.

Even if I were a man, I think I would be tempted. Lilith looked at Zhao Chen with a smile.

But for some reason, Zhao Chen felt a chill run down his spine when he saw that smile.

There's definitely nothing good behind Lilith's smile.

"I'm talking about serious matters, what are you thinking about?" Zhao Chen glared at Lilith in front of him.

Lilith also pretended to be serious and said, "What I'm talking about is serious business."

If Emperor Xiaolong accepts this confidante, wouldn't it make conquering the Holy Elf Empire much easier?

At that point, it won't be an external matter anymore; it will be about standing up for one's confidante.

If word got out, it would be interpreted as someone who would risk everything for a beautiful woman.

This sounds like a legendary tale.

Zhao Chen naturally understood the teasing tone in Lilith's words, but he also realized that they were highly feasible.

This is the most terrifying thing.

Even Zhao Chen couldn't help but have this thought pop into his mind.

But the moment that thought popped into his head, Zhao Chen shook his head and banished it.

Then he glared at his secretary Lilith with annoyance and said, "He is the dignified Elf King of the Holy Elf Empire."

How could they possibly take a liking to someone as ordinary as me so easily?

"You are not an ordinary person."

You are the Emperor of the Dragon Star Empire.

An existence capable of confronting a civilization that devours others, and capable of sitting down and chatting with the Black God King.

Moreover, a woman's intuition tells her that if she takes the initiative even slightly, she could even pin the Elf King against the wall.

In comparison, the Elf King would naturally prefer to follow Your Majesty.

Zhao Chen rolled his eyes.

Then he said, "Stop joking around, it's time to get down to business."

Although we now have thirty months to recuperate and develop.

But time waits for no one, and we must seize every opportunity to develop our military strength.

Only in this way can we achieve a decisive victory in the duel we swore to fight thirty months from now.

When Zhao Chen mentioned the oath duel, his expression became very serious.

He didn't want to find himself without a chance of victory when facing the sworn duel thirty months from now.

If that's the case, then all that we're doing now is completely unnecessary.

In Charlotte's deepest thoughts.

The ultimate goal of the sworn duel is to seize control of all the star systems that devour civilizations with minimal destruction.

Utilize the resource reserves of the devoured civilization to develop the military power of the Dragon Star Empire.

Only in this way can the Dragon Star Empire develop to a level comparable to Order in a short period of time.

After all, in the face of the Dragon Star Empire, the idea of ​​devouring civilizations is just a stumbling block on the road.

What they truly need to confront is the order of a T7-level interstellar civilization.

Defeating this potential threat to order is now the ultimate goal of the Dragon Star Empire.

"Understood.

We have already started evacuation arrangements and will definitely be able to evacuate on schedule.

In addition, our secretariat has also begun to conduct a post-battle review of this campaign.

In addition, we will also develop a two-and-a-half-year plan.

Hearing these arrangements, Zhao Chen nodded in relief.

With Secretary Lilith here, Zhao Chen really doesn't need to worry about this at all.

Zhao Chen sat in the captain's chair, tilting his head to look at the cosmic view outside the bridge porthole.

He saw the retreating Dragon Star Legion fleet around him, and also the enemy's interstellar warships in the vast universe in the distance.

His gaze seemed to transcend distance, passing through the hulls of the enemy's interstellar warships, and reaching the Black God King with whom he had sworn an oath to duel.

"I'll be waiting for our duel later," Zhao Chen muttered to himself.

He turned around and looked at his bright bridge and the many busy crew members and officers.

The scenery is completely different from the pitch-black universe outside.

It's as if one side is heaven and the other is hell.

Meanwhile, under the watchful eyes of the interstellar fleet that was devouring civilizations on the other side.

The interstellar fleets of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire are gradually withdrawing from the universe that devours civilizations.

The interstellar battlefield, which was originally filled with the flames of war, now appears much quieter and more desolate.

Both sides' starships were very orderly, if it weren't for the starship wreckage left behind after the battle on the interstellar battlefield.

No one would have guessed that a high-intensity interstellar war lasting more than ten days had taken place here before.

In contrast, the JF-17 Star Legion fleet's retreat was a triumphant one.

For the commanders of those interstellar fleets who devoured civilizations, this war was a nightmare.

They estimated they would never want to face this terrifying interstellar legion fleet again in their lifetime.

However, they also knew that their Black God King had made a vow to duel with the Dragon Emperor of the opposing Dragon Star Empire.

Someday in the future, they will continue this unending interstellar war on another cosmic battlefield.

Regarding this matter, both sides, from top to bottom, from commanders to captains to petty officers, have different feelings at this moment.

The captains of the Dragon Legion fleet all looked resentful, regretting that they hadn't destroyed more enemy spaceships in this interstellar war.

They failed to accomplish the combat mission assigned to them by their commander.

These are the words they are saying to each other as they retreat.

The goal is to destroy as many enemy interstellar warships as possible in future wars.

The interstellar legions that devour civilizations are the complete opposite.

They have launched countless invasions against other interstellar civilizations, and in those wars they have always played the role of victors and conquerors.

They were all reveling in the joy of war.

But this time was different, even though they survived until the end of the war.

But at the same time, a knife hung over their heads, and as the duel drew near, the knife kept falling towards their heads.

This resulted in a sense of fear permeating the interstellar legion fleet that devoured civilizations over the next thirty months, with many ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) captains, officers, and soldiers from top to bottom resenting the wave of demobilization.

In the process of devouring civilizations, it's impossible for you to simply retire whenever you want.

Only those with noble status or a certain background are allowed to retire from the military.

These two completely opposite mindsets are now present in the minds of the combat personnel on both sides.

About twenty hours later.

All the starships of the Dragon Legion fleet have completed their withdrawal.

From this moment on, not a single interstellar warship of the Dragon Star Legion will remain within the territory of the Devouring Civilization.

This phase of the war has now come to an end.

But for some, the torment is far from over.

The bridge of the starship where the Drought Demon King resides.

His forehead was covered in sweat as he nervously watched the group of people appear before him on the bridge of his flagship.

The Black God King, and his personal guards.

"Black God King, what brings you here so suddenly?"

"You didn't even tell me beforehand so I could have come to greet you." The Drought Demon King had a fawning expression on his face.

He showed none of the airs of a monarch he used to have.

He wasn't a fool; the Black God King could arrive without notice, appearing directly on his bridge without anyone stopping him.

That means that the people on his bridge are basically all Black God King's men.

The fact that the Black God King himself appeared on his bridge could not possibly be a simple casual chat.

They only come to the temple when they have a reason.

Therefore, at this moment, the forehead of the drought demon king is already covered with sweat.

He had a guess in his mind, but he didn't want it to be his own guess.

If that's the case, then he's likely in grave danger today.

The Black God King did not answer the Drought Demon King's question, but instead walked to the captain's chair of the super flagship.

"May I sit?" the Black God King asked.

The drought demon king swallowed hard, then said, "Of course, you can do it if you want."

The Black God King sat down.

At this moment, the drought demon king stood aside like a lowly henchman, not daring to make a sound.

"I'll sit in your chair, you don't mind, do you?" The Black God King looked at the bridge of the super flagship in front of him. Although he was speaking to the Drought Demon King, he did not look at the Drought Demon King.

This clearly shows the Black God King's contempt for the Drought Demon King.

They didn't even take it seriously.

"How could I possibly have any objections? You're joking," King Drought Demon laughed.

But what the Black God King said next made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"But this chair isn't very comfortable for me."

There are too many chairs that devour civilization; one is enough.

"What do you think, Drought Demon?"

Faced with the Black God King's question, the Drought Demon King naturally could not answer directly.

The implied meaning in these words is already quite obvious.

It's telling the Drought Demon King that in this civilization-devouring world, all I want is a king.

At this moment, no response from the drought demon king would be appropriate.

To express disagreement.

Isn't that a slap in the face to the Black God King?

Does he even want to live anymore?

If you mean there's no problem.

That would mean giving up the position of king.

This is something no one would want to do.

After all, both he and the troll king had paid a great price and made a lot of effort for the position of king.

How could we give up so easily?

But now that the Black God King has appeared right in front of us, isn't that tantamount to forcing him to abdicate?

It's already quite obvious from this.

This puts the current drought demon king in a very precarious position.

"What? You're unwilling?" This time, the Black God King looked at the Drought Demon King.

The drought demon king swallowed hard before speaking, "Actually, I don't have much of an opinion on this matter."

But such an important matter cannot be decided easily by me alone.

We still need to see what that troll guy thinks, right?

"Of course, I'm on your side, Lord Black God King!" the Drought Demon King said with a smile.

"Do you want to ask the troll for his opinion?"

"Then I can take you to see him now." The Black God King stood up and slowly walked behind the Drought Demon King, placing his hands on his shoulders.

The drought demon king shuddered.

At this moment, the Black God King turned his body towards the floor-to-ceiling window on the side of the bridge.

The next second, the drought demon king's pupils dilated.

He saw something round float by outside the bridge's floor-to-ceiling window.

That's the head of the troll king.

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