Abyss Solo-Chapter 567 - 248 Victims

The East Wind had already pushed its mobility to the limit.

With consecutive jumps and sub-light speed maneuvers, both primary and secondary engines were at their pressure limits.

This gunship had indeed strong firepower, but due to its larger mass, its mobility was still somewhat lacking compared to the Feinan from before.

In the medical bay, Yang Ming was trying to adjust his condition.

His physical strength had recovered, but his head still ached somewhat, likely due to the strain on his mind from repeatedly using that red shockwave earlier.

Consciousness, thought, spiritual power;

Yang Ming hadn’t delved deeply into these, and the best advice Little Lyu could offer was to install a mechanical auxiliary brain.

Was the Ancient Gods’ immense power actually derived from their own consciousness?

Yang Ming only half-understood this, and there was no authoritative explanation; the exploration of the Ancient Gods’ power would inevitably have to wait until Po Suo was dealt with and its power absorbed.

"We expect to reach synchronous orbit around Saka Star in nineteen minutes, but there is a new problem now."

"Speak."

"A temporary fleet, formed by the defense forces of several nearby administrative stars of Saka Star, had a close confrontation with the Insect Swarm. Their equipment is too outdated, and fleet performance is heavily compromised due to lack of maintenance. They are up against one of the strongest groups of the Insect Swarm... The defense fleet’s front line has already collapsed, and the swarm has split into two groups. A small part continues to besiege these ships, while the majority heads towards the human settlements on Saka Star.

"Calculations predict that by the time we arrive, we will just witness the swarm breaching the city. The swarm, when forming into battleships, displays an astounding movement speed."

Yang Ming:...

Lyu continued, "Under the current circumstances, it has already been determined that Saka Star will inevitably fall. Without sufficient external firepower support and distraction, it is unrealistic for the East Wind to enter the battlefield. If you forcefully charge, you will bear twice the pressure of the last battle, and considering the many Fifth Rank adult insects in this swarm, it poses significant risks."

"Is there no nearby fleet for immediate support?"

"A full-scale insect disaster has erupted within Empire territory, with over forty administrative stars under threat. The imperial fleet has been sent in batches to support other regions, and to maintain an advantage against the Fourth Rank swarms, each group of the imperial fleet must retain enough formations, making it impossible to dispatch too many troops.

"The Empire has deployed six dreadnoughts, but without locking onto the queen, and given the swarm’s relative dispersion, the dreadnoughts cannot deal a decisive blow to the swarm.

"Dreadnought mobilization is even more cumbersome, requiring a large number of ships for escort, and they themselves have relatively poor mobility.

"Mobilizing regional defense forces from slightly more distant areas requires time, and the only possible support for Saka Star might come from some Great Nobles’ private fleets.

"However, most of these Great Nobles’ fleet groups choose to follow the imperial main fleet for achievements. As long as their fiefdoms are not attacked by the swarm, they wouldn’t want their ships to suffer damage.

"Moreover, most of the noble armed forces have already been mobilized by the Military Department in batches, all heading to support nearby battlefields."

Lyu contemplated for a few moments:

"Boss, wherever we go to offer support, it is still support. Rescuing any star saves human lives.

"If Saka Star’s conditions for an attack are not mature, we can completely choose another planet.

"However, Saka Star’s situation is indeed the most critical; if we can defeat the swarm there, it would be like providing help in times of need, while other places would just be embellishing what they already have."

"Alright, Lyu, let me consider it."

Yang Ming closed his eyes, and his breathing gradually steadied.

"Boss, Godoy sent a message of greetings to Hui Saka... a reply indicating everything is alright was automatically sent."

"Send me the alternatives for other stars needing support."

"Yes, boss."

...

Deputy Sheriff Mo Ge watched the planet beneath him.

The pollution-induced clouds obscured most of the surface city areas.

Outside the hollowed-out mountains, various surface-hovering vehicles lined up like ants on a frantic march before a storm, heading toward a few abandoned military bases or shelters.

The only consolation was that this planet was no longer heavily populated.

Unfortunately, because of the low population, support wouldn’t prioritize arriving here, which was the core reason.

Deputy Sheriff Mo Ge had already received the news that the fastest fleet able to provide support would arrive in three hours, and it was from the distant Emperor Star Circle.

Just half an hour ago, bad news arrived from the front line.

A fleet assembled from the defense forces of several nearby administrative stars had been brutally defeated by a powerful Insect Swarm.

Millions of Space Worm Clan were rushing toward Saka Star at high speed, and they would enter the atmosphere in a matter of minutes.

They were the last line of defense.

Before the fleet engaged in battle with the insect clan, all the spacecraft on Saka Star capable of taking flight had gathered here, forming the last line of defense.

At this moment, Deputy Sheriff Mo Ge was standing on the enclosed deck of the police patrol boat, in front of him was a small-caliber laser cannon.

According to the data, this level of firepower could effectively kill Fourth Rank insects, albeit with limited killing power, challenging the precision of the shots.

Mo Ge lit an e-cigarette recommended by an old partner and slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke.

A young officer beside him was praying to some unknown Divine.

The rest, over twenty men and women on this patrol boat, maintained silence, gazing into the starry sky.

Mo Ge suddenly thought of Hui Saka, that miraculous guy.