Dragon Galaxy

Jiang Hong boarded the T3 Blizzard-class light interstellar battlecruiser, numbered 030, via a shuttle.

"Commander, we're waiting for you in the conference room." A female crew member greeted Jiang Hong the moment she stepped off the shuttle.

“Okay.” Jiang Hong nodded and followed the female crew member to the conference room.

This wasn't her first time climbing T3 Blizzard, but every time she came up, she was still amazed by the environment.

It's hard to believe that these are actually the interstellar warships that the useless baron used to produce, and there are still dozens of them now.

However, she wasn't thinking about that right now; something more important was waiting for her.

Jiang Hong arrived at the conference room door, which opened automatically.

Zhao Chen was sitting in the main seat, with several electronic screens in front of him, browsing the various online channels of the Starry Empire.

“Commander.” Jiang Hong stood in front of Zhao Chen.

"Have a seat," Zhao Chen said.

"yes."

Jiang Hong sat down and looked at the man in front of her.

At this moment, she no longer dared to look down on this man in the slightest. In fact, she could feel the oppressive aura emanating from him, making her hesitant to look him in the eye.

Zhao Chen put away the electronic screen in front of him: "You know about the death of the First Prince, right?"

"If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about this through my own channels." Jiang Hong still looked incredulous when she mentioned it.

If Zhao Chen hadn't told her, she probably would have thought it was just a rumor.

"After all, the eldest prince is the crown prince and the future emperor of the Starry Empire."

He died inexplicably, and if this news gets out, it will definitely cause great chaos in all sectors of the Star Glory Empire.

"I reckon the royal family has issued a gag order, and only a small group of high-ranking officials know about this," Zhao Chen said seriously.

He wouldn't have known this news if it weren't for the T3 Silver Rat-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ship.

"How's it going with the matter I asked you to try contacting your older sister?" Zhao Chen asked.

Jiang Hong shook her head and said with some worry, "I tried all the contact channels that Miss left me, including an emergency contact channel, but I still couldn't get in touch with her."

Jiang Hong looked at Zhao Chen with concern and asked, "This...could it be that something happened to the young lady?"

Zhao Chen was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "My eldest sister is with the little princess's royal fleet."

The last time the little princess's royal fleet appeared was in the Imperial Capital Star System, which is the safest place in the Star Glory Empire.

As for why we can't get in touch, there must be other reasons.

Jiang Hong was still very worried.

"I'll try to find out. You continue using your channels, and notify me immediately once you make contact!" Zhao Chen instructed.

“Yes!” Jiang Hong replied.

Then, Jiang Hong said, "Commander, there is another matter I need to report to you."

Half a day ago, Governor North Wind sent a message saying he had something to discuss with you in detail.

Please contact him as soon as you have time.

Governor of the North Wind?

Why would you contact yourself at this time?

There's still a mess to clean up in the North Wind Star Region, so this governor won't come looking for me for no reason.

"I understand, you can go back now," Zhao Chen said.

"yes."

Jiang Hong withdrew and left.

Zhao Chen then began contacting Governor North Wind.

The two sides made contact a dozen minutes later.

A video window appeared in front of Zhao Chen, and on the other end of the screen was Governor North Wind.

It's clear that Governor Northwind looks much more haggard. The damage caused by the previous wave of interstellar Zerg to the Northwind star system must have been considerable, increasing Governor Northwind's workload.

"Your Excellency the Governor," Zhao Chen said, placing his hand on his chest in a noble gesture.

"When I contacted you before, your subordinates told me you were very busy?" Governor North Wind asked casually.

"Because we are engaged in the technological research and development of interstellar warships, we rarely contact the outside world," Zhao Chen offered a plausible excuse.

Governor North Wind nodded and said, "I have something important to tell you."

I reported your past deeds in the North Wind Star Region to the Central Star Region at the time.

We have recently received feedback regarding your heroic performance in the North Wind Starfield.

The Star Emperor wants to summon you specifically to personally bestow upon you the Star Empire Warrior Badge. Furthermore, I have received inside information that you may also be granted the title of Marquis and rewarded with several star systems as a token of appreciation.

After all, due to the disaster caused by the interstellar insectoids in the North Wind Starfield, many lords and nobles mishandled the situation, resulting in severe losses; some lords were even killed in action.

There are quite a few vacancies.

Zhao Chen said solemnly, "Those are things I should do as an imperial nobleman."

"While humility is a good thing, one should not refuse what one deserves."

Another thing is that, based on the combat reports you submitted and those obtained from other channels, we have compiled statistics on the enemy kills by your JF-17 fleet.

In addition to the aforementioned rewards, our North Wind Star Region, in conjunction with the Central Star Region, also recognizes your fleet's valiant fighting and enemy-killing performance.

You will be rewarded with one billion Star Coins!

"Because of this bonus, we will dispose of the body materials of those interstellar Zerg," Governor Northwind said.

"Thank you, Governor," Zhao Chen said gratefully.

One billion Star Coins isn't a lot, but it's better to have something than nothing.

"Your Excellency, due to the research on starship and warship technology, a large amount of raw materials are needed."

"I wonder if these one billion star coins can be directly converted into raw materials and supplies. I can directly dispatch an interstellar transport ship to handle the handover and transportation," Zhao Chen asked.

Governor North Wind nodded and said, "That's no problem. I'll make the arrangements. We can deliver raw materials worth one billion star coins to the Arctic Fox star system, which is closest to you, within three days."

"When the time comes, you can send your interstellar transport ship to receive it."

"Thank you, Governor." Zhao Chen expressed his gratitude again. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

The raw material resources of these one billion star coins can be converted into strategic reserves, which has slightly relieved Zhao Chen's urgent need.

He had contacted Li Yaqi before, and Li Yaqi was also gathering raw material resources, but the quantity would not be too large.

"When do you plan to depart for the Central Star Region to receive your official title?"

This timeframe cannot be later than the end of September.

"It's best to go as soon as possible to receive His Majesty's personal bestowal of honors," Governor North Wind advised.

“Okay, I’ll make some preparations here. We can set off within two weeks,” Zhao Chen replied.

"Alright, then I'd like to offer my congratulations in advance to our Lord Marquis Xiaolong," Governor Beifeng said with a smile.

Zhao Chen hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Governor Beifeng, may I ask you something?"

"Just tell me what it is."

"It's about the death of the eldest prince."

Governor North Wind's expression changed drastically, and he asked sternly, "Where did you get this information from!"