"In actuality, the imperial fleet didn’t even fire a shot.
"If it was a pre-installed detonator, that would be another matter."
Yang Ming had already understood what Lyu meant, "You’re saying the New Federation blew up their own secondary administrative star?"
"That’s the only possibility now, though the possibility of other anti-Empire groups orchestrating this action can’t be ruled out."
Lyu quickly swiped his fingers, and the images on the projection screen rapidly changed, showcasing news pages from major political entities across the Milky Way.
"The current result is that the entire Galaxy is propagating that the Empire’s fury melted an unnamed planet.
"Most of the media’s guiding direction is to show the cruelty of war, claiming this is a sign of the Empire’s determination, a precursor to the Empire’s intent to utterly destroy the New Federation government.
"On the other hand, the New Federation-controlled media suggested, ’The brutal Empire has lost its humanity’, ’They won’t allow free thought to challenge the dictator’s rule’, and ’We need all free countries to unite’.
Using the lives of three million people, a barely inhabitable planet, as a bargaining chip for public opinion backlash.
This is interstellar war.
Lyu sighed, "Now, the war spirit of all classes within the New Federation is fully ignited. Major capital is gathering on Minter Star, and the number of volunteers enlisting is starting to surge, while internationally, more and more political entities are supporting the New Federation."
"This is a major power in the Galaxy."
Yang Ming let out a soft sigh,
"In their eyes, three million lives might just be a statistic, because without asset value, they are not even worth a residential building in Minter City."
"Yes, boss, the Empire has now fallen into a passive position in public opinion; they didn’t expect the New Federation to use such a strategy."
"What about the Empire’s fleet? Did they stop marching?"
"No, instead the fleet has increased its marching speed."
"In terms of intelligence and propaganda, the Empire has been utterly defeated by the New Federation, and they have to reclaim their lost face on the actual battlefield. Especially those guys from the Military Intelligence Bureau, they can’t wait for the New Federation’s Main Battle Fleet to show up for a decisive battle.
"The New Federation has concentrated its main fleet in the Star Domain near Minter City.
"I think another advantage of them blowing up a small administrative star is using public opinion to restrain the Empire, preventing them from threatening a decisive battle with ships stationed at administrative stars on the route.
"In a battle near Minter City, the New Federation would have many advantages."
Yang Ming rubbed his brow and softly said, "Follow the subsequent battles closely; assist the Empire wherever possible. Though I wish to see the Empire weaken, I desire even more to see the New Federation fall."
"Yes, Lyu understands our stance."
"Now, let me see what this Valkyrie lady," Yang Ming casually removed his sticky clothes, "is up to."
Lyu was about to speak but held back.
After a shower, Yang Ming put on his exoskeleton armor again, equipped the Light Sword, and appeared in the transport ship.
The young version of Po Suo had abandoned those blocks, squatting next to a track freshly built by a robot, tilting her head and watching a small UFO-shaped car move back and forth.
Yang Ming asked with a smile.
The three-year-old-looking Po Suo turned her head to glance at Yang Ming, her previously dull eyes gleaming a bit more.
She pointed to herself, "Name."
"Name? You’re called Po Suo."
Po Suo seemed a bit speechless, "New name!"
"Ah... with your request, I’m a bit caught off guard, how about... Laoganma?"
Little Po Suo clenched her soft pink fist.
Yang Ming chuckled twice, "Just kidding, just kidding, Po Suo is a nice name. If you’re hung up on changing a name as a formality to start a new life, you’re more likely to fall into shadows since at the start what’s left is only the courage to escape."
She seriously contemplated for a few seconds, then gently nodded and pointed at Yang Ming.
Then pointed at herself.
Okay, calling the Valkyrie big sister, it’s not a loss, after all, his powerful genes indeed came from this big sister.
"Sister, big sis," Yang Ming said with an awkward smile, "Just let me know if you have any requests; considering how you voluntarily gave me so much biological energy, I will try my best to satisfy you."
Little Po Suo got lost in memories, squatting there deep in thought.
Going to the beach was the first request she made.