The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

As the squad leader, 733 was certainly not a big, muscular guy who didn't seem to have any brains, just like his appearance suggested. He was straightforward, not a leader type, and focused on doing things practically, never interested in roundabout ways.

Even he sensed the hidden danger in Chapter 1002. But his first reaction wasn't tension or nervousness; instead, an indescribable feeling welled up inside him… So, do you know how terrifying the person you're about to face is? Do you know what a terrifying monster you've let in?

Seeing their silence, 1002 glanced in a certain direction, smiled slightly, and directly called out, "I wonder which person switched shifts just now. I'd like to ask you something."

Jiang Hui silently stepped forward.

The two exchanged a glance, each seeing a certain message in the other's eyes, a connection made. They weren't sure if it was the same signal, but they had reached a tacit understanding.

"I observe that you are quite robust, and your mental strength level must be quite high as well. It's a pity that you can only come to this remote and isolated place."

Jiang Hui's simulated body was a full 1.9 meters tall, more than ten centimeters taller than his real self, making him quite robust in comparison. However, the problem was that the person in front of her, 1002, didn't seem to be to be underestimated either, at least 1.8 meters, close to 1.9 meters. The things the other person had said to her could be applied to him; his mental strength level was probably also at least A-grade. Jiang Hui could already sense some wary, dissipating mental energy microwaves.

Moreover, these words sounded incredibly sarcastic, as if they were laughing at her, saying, "Big guy, is that all the intelligence you have? You can't even outsmart me, yet you still tried to ambush me. I already spotted you."

Although this was part of the plan, she wouldn't be angered by such a small remark from the other party... well, she was a little bit, and instantly felt her fist harden.

Jiang Hui did not respond.

The other party didn't press the issue, but merely smiled with interest: "Since your captain won't speak, then you can. Do you think Commander Xilai can succeed?"

Jiang Hui: ...

"That commander-in-chief has his own considerations. There are many factors that can influence victory or defeat, and they cannot be summarized in a single sentence. Besides, what is the difference between unfounded speculation and gambling?"

Jiang Hui returned the ball with a neither too forceful nor too soft approach. Winning or losing depends on strategy and also on luck; who can predict the outcome? Besides, you didn't tell me anything, so what's there to guess?

The other party paused, seemingly surprised by Jiang Hui's words, before chuckling and shaking his head: "You're unwilling to suffer even the slightest loss. Telling you won't hurt, but I advise you to save your worries. Even if there isn't a complete net outside, preparations from all sides are still necessary." It won't be so easy for him to seduce her.

Is that all? Have they fallen out? I thought there would be more debate.

"Since that's the case... then may I ask if it's true that the bastion tower in the northwest direction was attacked?"

1002 was taken aback, assuming the other person would either argue or become angry, but instead asked him about an example of using "casually" as a warning.

Indeed, it's true. Not long ago, Xilai contacted him privately, telling him to be wary of the newly arrived forces. Since they were newcomers, they couldn't act aggressively and were instead targeting the periphery of the major powers. The base tower that was previously attacked, although medium-sized, was in a relatively remote location with some blind spots, which allowed the attackers to succeed.

Therefore, having learned a painful lesson from this experience, Xilai began to pay more attention to the peripheral areas.

After all, he never wanted to experience such a humiliating defeat again. Furthermore, with the subsequent troop redeployment to fight, the troop strength at each garrison would be reduced. While this wouldn't necessarily create weak points, it would be less formidable than the previous impenetrable line of defenses, making it a vulnerable time for attack. Therefore, based on the situation, he identified five easily exploitable outposts. He planned to strengthen their defenses, not only by establishing individual communication links with their respective branch command centers, but also by redeploying manpower to reinforce the garrison forces in each location.

However, he wouldn't tell these people any of this. After all, they were about to say goodbye to this unified college entrance examination, and 1002 arrived feeling utterly bored.

"Your idea is good, but it has too many flaws. What a pity..." If he weren't still under Xilai's command and his power was limited, and if the other party hadn't gone this far, he probably would have tried to turn hostility into friendship and recruited them into his own ranks if he had encountered someone like this before.

"It's a pity... but I still have to say goodbye, everyone."

As he finished speaking, several hidden doors on the top floor opened simultaneously, and lone soldiers hidden at the entrances poured out, all armed. There were at least three or four full squads, twenty or thirty men, just to surround the six of them; that was quite a show of respect.

"Is there anything else you want to say? It's not too late to say it now, consider it a memento..."

This time, Jiang Hui made no attempt to hide her intentions. She gestured for 733 and the others to step back behind her. Aside from taking that step back, they seemed to stand there, as if stunned into silence or at a loss, without any sign of being on guard.

“Speaking of which—” Jiang Hui raised her voice slightly.

"You really think... that we only prepared these people and planned to storm the tower?"

This was what puzzled Jiang Hui the most, something that had been puzzling her. Just as she wondered why the other party had let them go even though they had clearly noticed something was wrong, she was now also wondering... Since the other party had guessed that she was the attacker, had he considered what kind of arrangements Jiang Hui had made to give her the confidence and courage to lead a small group of people into the tower?

Doesn't she have any other plans or arrangements, or does he think she's stupid?

"That doesn't matter anymore. No matter how many comrades you have outside, you won't be leaving this command room today. Once you die, those comrades outside will be wiped out just the same. Don't worry too much, you'll be reunited outside soon."

The other party seemed to be getting impatient, and raised his hand, signaling the others to finish off Jiang Hui and his group according to plan.

only--

1002's pupils dilated slightly: "What's going on with you? What, when? You've all betrayed us."

He was met with silence, including by his most trusted deputy, who avoided his gaze when he looked at him, giving him a very subtle look.

The "armed forces" he had just thought would wipe out attackers like Jiang Hui on the spot were now all being used against the 1002 division commander. Jiang Hui and the others retreated to the rear, watching as 1002 was surrounded by the troops he had once trusted.

1002 was on the verge of collapse. He didn't know how his deputy and others, who had been following his orders and giving him advice just moments before, had suddenly become... undercover agents.

What's going on?
(End of this chapter)