Chapter 1386: Welcoming Ceremony
Zhao Chen didn't speak, but that was tantamount to him agreeing with Gladys's suggestion.
"Let's first determine the next steps of the itinerary."
At that time, you will enter the core region of the capital star system and eventually dock at the outer starport of the capital star.
During the docking, a special ceremonial fleet will hold a welcoming ceremony.
The entire process will be publicly announced within the Holy Elf Empire.
Afterwards, you will arrive at the largest starport in our Holy Elf Empire, where two or three Elf Kings will greet you.
Those Elf Kings will accompany you to rest briefly in the starport before taking a special interstellar elevator into our capital planet.
Finally, you will meet our five Elf Kings and members of the High Council in the capital city of the capital planet.
In addition, a grand welcome banquet will be held.
After the dinner.
You will rest for the night at the location we have arranged.
The discussion will begin the following day, focusing on the matters to be discussed between our two sides. The time is not fixed, and the matters to be discussed will be confirmed by representatives from both sides on the first evening.
There are basically no problems with Gladys's schedule going forward.
Zhao Chen nodded knowingly.
"May I ask how many personnel we can arrange to protect His Majesty the Emperor?" the leopard woman suddenly asked from the side.
During their time together, Gladys also learned that this leopard-woman orc was the personal guard commander of the Dragon Empire, responsible for the safety of the Dragon Emperor.
There will be no limit on the number of people allowed to enter the Starport.
However, it is recommended that no more than 300 people take the interstellar elevator to the capital planet.
It is recommended that no more than thirty people attend the banquet.
"Of course, if Emperor Xiaolong has any special requirements, we can discuss that." Gladys looked at Zhao Chen.
While there are some limitations on personnel, it's not a major problem.
The leopard woman didn't say anything either.
The number of people required is not a big problem.
"Apart from the first point, which you need to discuss with your superiors, I have no objections to the others," Zhao Chen said calmly.
“Okay, I’ll go finalize the itinerary right away.” After Gladys took her leave, she immediately went to a small room that had been specially arranged for her to contact her superiors.
A short while later, Gladys rushed over.
She had a relaxed expression on her face, so it seemed the negotiations had gone well.
“I have confirmed with the High Council.”
Your Imperial Guard fleet can enter the Imperial Capital system, but can only travel on designated routes and cannot deviate from them.
After that, we approached the capital star.
Apart from your flagship and thirty escort ships, the rest of the interstellar warships must be anchored at an outer interstellar anchorage some distance from the capital planet.
The thirty escort ships are stationed in the starship berths outside the starport; only your flagship can enter the berths inside the starport.” Gladys finished explaining the results of the negotiations.
Zhao Chen nodded and said with satisfaction, "Okay, just do it your way."
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty."
I assure you that your visit to the Holy Elf Empire will be absolutely wonderful!
"I am here again on behalf of the Holy Elf Empire to welcome you from afar." Gladys said with a smile, then turned and left.
The final preparations have begun.
Ensure the entire process is foolproof.
...
Zhao Chen's side is also finalizing the personnel for this visit to the Holy Elf Empire.
“Your Majesty, I’ll go with you,” Marshal Red Eyes volunteered from across the video window.
Zhao Chen looked at Chi Tong and directly refused, saying, "I never planned to have you accompany me to this meeting."
You just need to be in charge of the Blizzard Ace Fleet you brought; be ready to deploy at any time.
"What about me?" Xiong Lulu asked expectantly from the side.
"You don't need to come with me. You will be in charge of the Emperor's personal guard fleet and be ready to serve at any time," Zhao Chen said solemnly.
One should not have the intention to harm others, but one must be wary of others.
Although the probability of such an event happening is theoretically very low, we still need to be prepared.
"Then who will accompany you to the capital planet of the Holy Elf Empire?" Akame asked.
"The Leopard Woman led a squad of bodyguards to ensure my safety."
In addition, Lilith had prepared a visiting team for me before I set off.
I will take them with me.
As for the matters concerning the visit and liaison, we can leave them to handle them.
You just need to stay at your posts and relax." Zhao Chen came prepared this time.
Although Lilith didn't come, she had made all the necessary preparations for Zhao Chen.
"Get ready."
This can be considered the first formal contact between our Dragon Empire and other cosmic civilizations.
"Don't embarrass our empire," Zhao Chen said.
"yes."
soon.
All arrangements have been made for the Imperial Fleet of the Dragon Empire to visit the Holy Elf Empire.
Basically, after entering the star system of the Holy Elf Empire's capital, the Imperial Fleet of the Dragon Empire made advance arrangements for every place it passed.
The journey was smooth, and there were hardly any interstellar warships in sight.
It's estimated that arrangements were made in advance.
Soon, the visiting fleet of the Dragon Empire will enter the capital system.
At this point, the fleet's sailing speed gradually slowed down.
The massive visiting fleet of the Dragon Empire also began to split in two here.
Thirty thousand interstellar warships belonging to the Blizzard Ace Fleet, along with Marshal Akame, were anchored at an interstellar anchorage outside the capital system.
As you can see, there are already quite a few interstellar transport ships and interstellar supply ships docked there, and even a few small starports.
Judging from the appearance, this is an interstellar anchorage specifically prepared for those interstellar fleets from outside.
The Blizzard Ace Fleet Group is stationed here.
Gladys also conveyed that the Holy Elf Empire would provide resource supplies to the interstellar warships of the Dragon Empire that had traveled a long way, and would even provide maintenance for the warships if needed.
In response, Zhao Chen stated that he could accept strategic material supplies, but only if they were transferred to the logistics interstellar supply ship accompanying the Xiaolong Empire fleet, and then the interstellar supply ship would resupply the interstellar warships of the Blizzard Ace Fleet.
However, this adds some steps and makes it seem more troublesome.
But this is not the Dragon Empire after all, so everything needs to be done with extreme caution.
All resources and supplies must first be inspected by the staff on the interstellar supply ship before they can be transported to the interstellar warship.
However, there is currently no need to use the resources and supplies of the Holy Elf Empire.
In reality, the supplies from the brought interstellar supply ships were first used to resupply the Xiaolong interstellar warship.
After that, the supplies from the Holy Elf Empire were resupplyed to the interstellar supply ship in preparation for any eventuality.
As for what kind of maintenance they mentioned...
Of course, I would refuse.
This idea is as clear as day.
I simply want to learn more about the various data of the Xiaolong series interstellar warships.
It wasn't just Zhao Chen who was interested in these interstellar warships of the Holy Elf Empire; the higher-ups of the Holy Elf Empire were also interested in these Dragon-type interstellar warships.
Furthermore, seeing the appearance of these JF-17 interstellar warships sparked considerable interest.
Because many of these interstellar warships perfectly match their aesthetic preferences.
For example, right now, around that interstellar anchorage, Zhao Chen knew without a doubt that there were countless high-definition space cameras filming and observing the Xiaolong interstellar warships.
Go ahead and watch.
But boarding the ship is out of the question.
Subsequently, the number of fleet ships entering the capital star system of the Holy Elf Empire plummeted to just over three thousand.
In addition to the previously agreed-upon three thousand interstellar warships of the Imperial Guard fleet.
The fleets of the two Elf Kings who came together consisted of only six hundred interstellar warships, which entered this star system.
This clearly demonstrates the special significance of this capital star system to the Elf Kings.
Zhao Chen was also admiring the galaxy in front of him at that moment.
I have to say, this galaxy is truly unique!
If Zhao Chen hadn't known about the Holy Elf Empire's unique plant technology beforehand, he would have wondered if he had stumbled into some kind of fantasy world.
Because here, you can see all kinds of enormous vegetation.
For example, some planets grow towering trees that connect with their satellites, forming a snowflake-like shape, creating a unique and beautiful aesthetic.
But the most eye-catching sight was a miraculous scene in the distance.
Zhao Chen couldn't help but stand up.
Xiong Lulu, who was standing to the side, was stunned and even rubbed her eyes.
"Oh my god... did I... did I see it wrong?"
In the distance, I could see...
A colossal tree stands tall in space.
How big is it?
Zhao Chen is beyond description in any language.
In short, even a supergiant planet would seem like an apple growing on a tree compared to it.
And this giant tree is also very dazzling.
Because, from its canopy, you can see nine brilliant stars.
That's right!
It's a star!
And there are a full nine stars.
A galaxy may contain multiple stars.
But this was still within a small galaxy, and Zhao Chen saw a full nine stars!
It's important to know that stars can interfere with each other.
The slightest mistake could lead to a catastrophe for an entire galaxy.
However, these nine stars can coexist peacefully here.
The only possibility is that giant tree.
That is our World Tree.
It also has many names.
The Spirit Tree, the Sun Tree, and so on.
This has existed in the records of our empire from the very beginning.
You might be wondering, how did this happen?
I cannot give you an answer.
"Because from beginning to end until now, not a single scholar in our empire has been able to provide an answer." Gladys looked at the World Tree with eyes full of reverence.
It was as if she were looking at a deity in her heart.
I heard about it before.
"You can rely on this World Tree to build top-tier interstellar warships." Zhao Chen looked at Gladys.
He may have had some doubts before.
But now that he has seen such a wondrous existence with his own eyes, he has no doubt about the power of this World Tree.
It can sustain nine stars.
It seems that these nine stars are also nourishing this giant tree.
How could something so extraordinary be ordinary?
There is such a saying.
"But I'm not an expert in this area, so I'm not entirely sure," Gladys gave a vague answer.
Judging from this, it must be a significant secret of the Holy Elf Empire.
Zhao Chen didn't press the matter further.
Gladys took the opportunity to change the subject.
"Actually, the terms 'Capital Galaxy' and 'Capital Star Region' are just common names."
Because it's basically the same in other civilizations and universes as well.
But in the mouths of our own people...
Our star system is often referred to as the "life star system," meaning it is a star system teeming with life, and this is indeed a fact.
Because the Life Starfield is undoubtedly the starfield with the most life force within our entire Holy Elf Empire.
The capital galaxy is known as the Sacred Tree galaxy.
As the name suggests, this place contains the greatest sacred tree of our Holy Elf Empire!
These names are all very easy to understand and are very much in line with the style of the Holy Elf Empire.
“And our capital star is called ‘Lunar Star’,” Gladys said.
Zhao Chen and Xiong Lulu, who was standing next to him, both paused for a moment.
Xiong Lulu asked in surprise, "I can understand the Life Starfield and the Sacred Tree Star System."
But why is your capital planet called Luna?
Zhao Chen also looked at Gladys with a puzzled expression.
Gladys's expression was quite normal; it seemed that such questions were not uncommon.
"Actually, this relates to the history of the Elven race."
Legend has it that long ago, when the Elven race officially entered the interstellar age, we came from a place called Luna.
That was also the earliest instance of our ancestors naming their own planet.
As for why it was named the Moon Goddess.
As you know, we worship the God of Spirits.
In fact, the god of spirits and the moon goddess are the same being in our legends.
In our legends, the sun represents life.
But the moon also symbolizes elegance and freedom.
Because all plants grow quietly at night.
Zhao Chen suddenly realized.
The moon goddess that Gladys mentioned is actually a kind of 'translation'. There is another written name for her among the elves, but it is very long and complicated.
Gladys, having learned about the culture of the Dragon Empire, used the term 'Moon Goddess'.
Because on most planets in the Dragon Empire, their satellites are called the moon.
There is a word with the same meaning in the Holy Elf Empire.
The two are interconnected.
"What a beautiful name," Xiong Lulu exclaimed.
"Thanks.
Not only is its name beautiful, but its appearance is also the most beautiful of all the planets I have ever seen.
"You'll be captivated by it once you see it," Gladys said confidently.
Upon hearing this, both Zhao Chen and Xiong Lulu looked on with anticipation.
We eagerly await the arrival of Luna, the moon's true form!