Sorry, My Interstellar Fleet Only Recruits Women

In the end, Zhao Chen decided to depart three days later.

Before that, Zhao Chen needed to make many arrangements.

Military and political affairs within the empire can be entirely entrusted to Charlotte and Lilith.

However, in terms of military research and development, Zhao Chen still had to explain all the work.

Imperial Military Research Institute

The 'Water Dragon Gate' device, a gift from the Holy Elf Empire, has been placed in the laboratory here.

Researchers are disassembling and studying this device 24 hours a day.

Behind the huge, transparent floor-to-ceiling windows.

"This 'water gate' plays a crucial role not only in our interplanetary travel project, but also in other aspects."

We also need to study its internal structure, as well as the materials and energy used, etc.

Although we are both T6-level technological civilizations, we are separated by a universe, and they may use completely different theories or technological models than us.

Although it's only at the T6 level, if we learn it, we can then leverage its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses.

"Perhaps in various aspects, it can improve our technology." Zhao Chen instructed the heads of the various project plans behind him.

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the task assigned by His Majesty."

"We will definitely master this technology in the shortest possible time!" Chief Engineer Annie's eyes gleamed, showing a determination to be at the forefront.

Those who don't know her might actually think that Annie is a very hardworking person.

Zhao Chen looked at Annie's barely suppressed smile.

This girl probably knew I was going on a business trip, and she could finally be free under my nose.

That's why I'm so happy and excited.

"I want to bring a technical talent with me on this business trip to learn about the technologies of other interstellar civilizations."

Since our Chief Engineer Annie is so interested in new technologies...

"Then there's no need to choose, you can come with me on this business trip." Zhao Chen placed his hand on Annie's shoulder, a kind smile on his face.

But that smile, in Annie's eyes at that moment, was no different from a demon.

She trembled all over.

The smile on his face froze instantly.

"Um...um...I...I feel dizzy when I'm on a business trip...I feel uncomfortable all over my body whenever I go on a business trip." Annie looked miserable.

Zhao Chen then stopped teasing Annie.

There is no one more suitable than Zhao Chen to learn the technology of other interstellar civilizations.

Even if they were to bring technical personnel, they wouldn't bring the current top leaders of the Xiaolong Empire.

There are still a lot of things waiting for them to handle at home.

"Then you'd better work hard at home."

I've already told my assistant, Nicole.

She will keep an eye on you in my place.

If I find out you've been slacking off when I get back...

"Just wait and see how I deal with you." Zhao Chen glared at Annie.

Anne immediately assured him confidently, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, Anne will absolutely complete all the work!"

whee.

The tasks on those work lists were no problem for Annie.

Assuming there are eight hours in a day, Annie can complete the entire task in just five hours.

The remaining three hours can be used to slack off.

Finally, I can slack off.

Long live!

"In addition to the original work tasks, I have also specially prepared some work lists for you."

I will personally verify it at that time.

"And I specifically asked Nana to help me keep track of your work progress." Zhao Chen finished speaking and patted Annie, whose expression had once again turned petrified.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I can move into your office during this time."

"I'll be working with my sister." Nana added insult to injury from the side.

It was as if Annie, who was already petrified, had been smashed to pieces with a single hammer blow.

Zhao Chen nodded in satisfaction, then turned and left, leaving Chief Engineer Annie standing there with a wronged and resentful expression.

"During the time I was away."

If you have any questions about military industry, contact Nana, Annie, and Elise.

You can rest assured about their work in the military industry.

"Although Annie is lazy by nature, she will still complete the tasks assigned to her perfectly," Zhao Chen instructed Lilith, who was following behind him.

Because there were many things to explain, Lilith had been following Zhao Chen around for the past few days.

It records all the things Zhao Chen instructed him to do.

Lilith nodded: "Understood."

Although their emperor really is like a hands-off manager in the Dragon Empire.

However, a closer look reveals that in every aspect of the Dragon Empire, the Dragon Emperor assigns a capable person to be in charge of that aspect.

It's like fitting the perfect gear into a crucial module of a machine.

Ultimately, the machine started working perfectly, with no problems in any part of it.

Therefore, even if Zhao Chen, the Emperor of the Dragon, is not present, it will not have a significant impact on this imperial machine.

The lack of a leader can lead to a collapse.

"Furthermore, these projects are planned to be implemented whenever the chief engineers and scientists have any needs."

We will try our best to meet all your needs.

The most important thing for our Dragon Empire right now is to break through the current bottleneck.

"If we could master T7-level technology and develop even a single T7 interstellar warship, it would be more important than building a fleet right now," Zhao Chen urged.

While numbers are important, the enemy possesses technology far superior to yours.

If you want to be on equal footing with them, you first need to have the ability to go head-to-head with them.

"I've written it down."

As Zhao Chen and Lilith talked, they arrived at the helipad of the Imperial Military Research Institute.

The shuttle that brought us here is parked here, but there is another shuttle ready to go next to it.

"To avoid wasting time, let's not go back together."

You return to the Dragon Emperor Star Command Ship.

"I'm returning to the Royal Guard fleet," Zhao Chen said.

"Are you sure you're bringing a portion of the Blizzard Ace Fleet to visit the Holy Elf Empire?"

Marshal Charlotte said she could choose not to go, and could entrust the Reverse Scale Ace Fleet to your command, as well as the T6 Rakshasa Hades-class interstellar dreadnought as your flagship. Lilith's words clearly revealed some concern.

Zhao Chen waved his hand and said, "We're going on a visit, not to fight."

Although the Reverse Scale Ace Fleet is very strong in terms of combat power.

But what good is strength if you're on someone else's turf?

Can we withstand repeated bombardments from 100,000, 200,000, or 500,000 interstellar warships?

The Blizzard Ace Fleet is more suitable for this kind of mission.

If something unexpected happens, the Blizzard Ace Fleet, composed of star cruisers and star battlecruisers, could actually help me break through.

As for the T6 Rakshasa Hades-class interstellar dreadnought you mentioned...

It's very good.

But given the current situation...

I plan to take the T6 Gluttony King starship with me; it will serve as my temporary flagship.

Hearing His Majesty's arrangements.

While not the most ideal Rakshasa Hades-class interstellar dreadnought, the Gluttonous Demon King starship is still a flagship and a decent choice.

Do you need anything else?

"Should we bring more logistics supply fleet?" Lilith asked after thinking for a moment.

Zhao Chen shook his head helplessly and pinched Lilith's cheek: "I've said too much, we're going on a visit and negotiations."

They're not going to fight a war.

What's the point of bringing so many strategic resources?

Moreover, in the worst-case scenario...

Are we going to wage a war of attrition against the enemy?

Instead of running away as fast as possible?

Bringing so many interstellar supply ships would actually hinder our fleet's mobility.

"I brought enough; that's sufficient."

He said a few more words at the end.

Zhao Chen could sense Lilith's worry. If they continued talking like this, it was hard to say whether Lilith would change her mind and try to stop him from going to the Holy Elf Empire, just like Charlotte had done.

To prevent such a thing from happening, Zhao Chen said goodbye early and boarded the shuttle.

Lilith watched the shuttle drive away, and to be honest, she was indeed worried.

Zhao Chen had disappeared for more than six months, a period she least wanted to recall.

Now, Zhao Chen is about to embark on a voyage to other universes.

Although I have been to extraterrestrial spaces beyond the universe before.

But that's only when the machine race is assisting.

But now they are heading to a universe with other interstellar civilizations, and both sides know very little about each other.

Nobody knows what will happen.

It would be a lie to say I'm not worried.

But she also knew that, rationally speaking...

The reasons Zhao Chen gave earlier were all correct.

From a broader perspective, Zhao Chen absolutely had to go this time.

This is his responsibility as the emperor of the Xiaolong Empire.

If... if this empire hadn't been established in the first place.

If... then all of this is still the same JF-17 fleet.

Wouldn't that... reduce all the worries?

An idea suddenly flashed through my mind.

But Lilith quickly dismissed the thought with self-deprecating humor, wondering how she could have thought such a naive idea.

Some things cannot be achieved simply by wishing them to.

For example, the path he's walking now is largely one that he was pushed to get here.

...

After separating from Lilith.

Zhao Chen naturally joined the fleet on this long voyage.

In a certain airspace.

More than 30,000 JF-17 series interstellar warships are already stationed here, awaiting further orders.

And when that shuttle appeared.

Both fleet commanders present were taken aback.

"Prepare to welcome His Majesty aboard." This is the flagship of the Blizzard Elite Fleet, the ship of Marshal Akame.

Marshal Akame made arrangements the moment he saw His Majesty the Emperor appear.

In the bridge, a sofa-style throne had already been prepared, because she remembered that His Majesty had said that he preferred a soft sofa to a hard throne.

Ideally, it would be the kind where you can lie down on it completely.

Therefore, she made arrangements for this escort mission well in advance on her flagship.

The result was something Marshal Akame never expected.

Because she discovered that the shuttle His Majesty the Emperor was traveling in was heading towards the side of the Imperial Guard fleet.

"Marshal...this..." The secretary beside him hesitated and looked at Marshal Akame.

"Contact His Majesty immediately," Marshal Red Eyes ordered without hesitation.

The video window popped up very quickly.

Opposite them was Emperor Zhao Chen, who had just boarded the ship.

"Red Eyes, what's the matter?"

"I just arrived, and you contacted me in such a hurry." Zhao Chen looked at him with suspicion, thinking that Chi Tong must have something very important to say to contact him so urgently.

Marshal Akame looked at His Majesty the Emperor with a serious expression: "Your Majesty, is there something you need that led you to the Imperial Guard Fleet?"

"ah?

No.

I'm just going back to my own ship.

"I've left the Dragon Emperor interstellar command ship to Lilith," Zhao Chen explained with a shrug.

"The flagship?"

"Isn't your flagship the Gluttonous Demon King starship?!" Marshal Akame frowned.

The tone of his voice gave the impression that he had driven over to pick up his sweetheart, only to see her get into someone else's passenger seat.

"Who said my flagship is the Gluttonous Demon King starship?" Zhao Chen asked doubtfully.

"The Gluttony Demon King starship is the strongest interstellar warship in this escort fleet, and you have also instructed that the Gluttony Demon King starship will serve as the temporary flagship."

"Isn't that Gluttony Demon King starship your flagship?" ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) Marshal Red Eyes said.

Zhao Chen chuckled and said with amusement, "Who said the highest-ranking person has to stay on the flagship?"

I think this starship is pretty good.

Stop talking, I'm right here.

The Gluttonous Demon King starship remains the flagship. In the event of any combat situation, you will be in command.

Marshal Red Eyes was speechless for a moment.

It seems there is indeed no rule that the person with the highest rank must stay on the fleet flagship.

But this isn't the unspoken rule that everyone has always accepted.

Looking at the dimmed video window.

Marshal Akame, whose mood was usually indifferent, was now tinged with a hint of disappointment.

"Marshal, then... His Majesty isn't coming to our ship."

"That...seat..." the secretary asked cautiously, pointing to the sofa throne.

At this moment, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that the temperature around Marshal Crimson Eyes was extremely low.

"Keep it."

"His Majesty isn't here now, but there's no guarantee he won't board our flagship later," Marshal Red Eyes said somewhat stubbornly.

The secretary responded helplessly.

She never expected that her marshal would be so stubborn about such a seemingly small matter.

On the other side.

Even Zhao Chen, the instigator, did not expect that his decision would upset a Marshal of the Falcon.

He had now arrived at the bridge of the Royal Guard fleet's flagship, which was also the secondary flagship of this long-distance voyage.

Looking at the brand-new bridge in front of me.

Zhao Chen also saw that familiar figure.

"Your Majesty!" Upon seeing Zhao Chen, the panda girl Xiong Lulu immediately ran over and gave him a proper military salute.

"How is the takeover of this new ship going?"

"Can you carry out this mission?" Zhao Chen asked with a hint of sarcasm.

This is actually a newly acquired flagship model.

T6 Purple Gold Silver Dragon-class Heavy Starship!

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we have completely taken control of this interstellar battleship."

"I absolutely guarantee His Majesty's safety!" the panda girl, Xiong Lulu, said confidently.