213: Deceive?

As a third-level civilization's Ecological Base, Tiangong Base has a complete weapon System within it.

As long as there is sufficient energy, the weapon defense System inside can be activated.

This is the most important reliance to deal with the invasion of the alien civilization that contacted Unpretty and them.

Therefore, Lin Yang planned to prioritize using energy to replenish Tiangong Base.

Now that a massive amount of national treasure value has been obtained from salvaging artifacts from the deep sea, there's no rush to replenish Apocalypse to search for animals on other planets.

First, replenish the energy of Tiangong Base; this way, there will at least be a final safeguard.

Butler One immediately replied, "Commander, if we are to fully replenish Tiangong Base's energy, at the current efficiency of the mining team, it might take at least half a year."

"Half a year? That's too long, isn't it?" Lin Yang frowned.

Who knows when that alien civilization will arrive?

Half a year, he felt, was a bit too long.

"Commander, if you think half a year is too long, then I have a suggestion," Butler One said.

"What suggestion?"

"Commander, Tiangong Base is a relatively advanced Ecological Base. To fully replenish its energy without a high-level energy supply station is indeed not an easy task."

"And currently, the number of material mining teams we've sent to other planets is not large. Therefore, I suggest that the first batch of resources mined be used to build mining spacecraft and more mining tools, so as to transport more Robot squads to mine resources."

As Butler One spoke, he brought up another report, pointing to some data circled on it and saying,

"Commander, based on my preliminary calculations, if we increase our mining teams by another third, we can shorten the energy replenishment time from half a year to three months!"

"Oh? Only need to increase the current mining teams by one-third, and it can save half the time?" Lin Yang's eyes lit up.

"Yes, Commander, so I suggest that the first batch of mined materials be used to expand the mining teams," Butler One confirmed.

"Good." Lin Yang nodded, then asked curiously, "What if we double the mining teams? How much shorter could it be?"

If only a third more can save half the time, then if it's doubled, wouldn't it perhaps take less than a month?

However, Butler One shook his head: "Commander, under the current circumstances, adding another third to the mining teams is the most optimized method."

"Why?"

"Because resource extraction and conversion both take time. Even if the mining teams are doubled, it can at most be shortened to two months, but it would require more resources to build the corresponding mining spacecraft, which is not very cost-effective," Butler One replied.

"It can still be shortened by another month? Then I think it's still suitable," Lin Yang slowly said.

Now, time is Life. Not to mention an extra month, even one day earlier might bring a miracle.

Butler One immediately said, "Commander, the calculation I made is based on the current situation and is the most cost-effective one. If you wish to replenish the energy as soon as possible, of course, everything is subject to your will."

"Okay, then double the Robot mining teams, and fully replenish Tiangong Base's energy within two months," Lin Yang gave his final instruction.

"Understood, Commander, I will follow your will." Butler One bowed slightly, ready to arrange the work.

"Wait, and Apocalypse. How long will it take to replenish Apocalypse's energy?" Lin Yang asked again.

"Commander, it will also take two months to fully replenish Apocalypse's energy."

Butler One's answer was somewhat unexpected to Lin Yang: "It only takes two months to replenish Tiangong Base, and it also takes two months to replenish Apocalypse?"

"Yes, Commander, Apocalypse is a very advanced comprehensive spacecraft. To some extent and from certain perspectives, the role a single Apocalypse can play is even greater than that of an Ecological Base."

"That powerful?" Lin Yang was a little surprised.

"Yes, Apocalypse, when it has enough energy, can activate full-scale war mode and advanced stellar patrol mode, possessing extremely strong free combat capabilities. Its energy consumption is very high, so replenishment also takes some time."

Butler One said, then added, "Of course, Commander, this is because we haven't built a high-level energy replenishment station yet, so the efficiency of energy replenishment is relatively much lower. If there were a high-level energy replenishment station, replenishment would only take a few minutes."

"However, Commander, you don't need to worry. Currently, the entire base has entered a good cycle. It won't be long before you no longer have to worry about energy replenishment."

"Okay, I understand. You go get busy first." Lin Yang didn't say anything more.

"Understood, Commander."

Butler One bowed and exited the communication.

Lin Yang rubbed his brow.

Now is the hard part of starting everything!

Everything needs to be built from scratch.

"I hope that alien civilization won't arrive within two months."

Then, Lin Yang mumbled something, and then asked System if Unpretty and them had made a new response.

"Responding to Host, Unpretty and Little Eagle Sauce have not made a second response yet."

"Last time they responded so quickly, why is their response so slow this time?" Lin Yang mumbled again.

"Host, please don't be impa..."

System spoke, but before the word "impatient" was out, it suddenly paused, then changed to:

"Responding to Host, System has detected the second response signal from Unpretty and them."

"Uh..." Lin Yang was stunned for a moment.

He just said they were slow to respond, and now the response came. What a coincidence.

Then, Lin Yang immediately asked, "What did their response signal say?"

"Responding to Host, Unpretty and them expressed gratitude to that mysterious alien civilization, thanking them for the technology they imparted, and at the same time, welcoming them to visit Blue Star!"

"Ah? That alien civilization really did impart technology to Unpretty and them?" Lin Yang was stunned again.

"It appears so, Host."

"This... didn't you say the probability of friendliness would be very low? How did they actually impart technology?"

"Responding to Host, the other party imparting technology to Unpretty and them does not mean that the other party is truly friendly; it might just be a deception."

"Deception?"

"Yes, Host, the other party is very likely using technology to gain Unpretty and their trust, thereby obtaining accurate information about Blue Star. This possibility is quite high."

"Then did they reveal the situation of Blue Star and the existence of Tiangong Base this time?" Lin Yang immediately asked.

"They revealed a little; it seems the other party was inquiring."

"They really did reveal something. What did Unpretty and them say?" A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yang's eyes.

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