Chapter 1772: They are all acting
"What? The entire fleet of the Enforcer Civilization has retreated?" Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin looked at her subordinate who was reporting to her with some disbelief.
The subordinate nodded and said, "That's right, in any star system that we send our legion fleet to attack."
The local law enforcement officers and the garrison's fleet chose to retreat without saying a word!
However, the direction they retreated in was quite strange.
According to the intelligence we obtained earlier, the Saintess Civilization, the Law Enforcer Civilization, and the Soul Apostle Civilization had previously agreed on a plan to divide our original universe and devour it.
Now, the Law Enforcer Civilization Legion fleet has chosen to retreat in a direction other than the star system under their jurisdiction.
Rather, these are cosmic territories governed by two other factions!
Upon hearing this, the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine immediately understood the reason.
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin said with a cold laugh, "As expected, all three forces have their own ulterior motives."
Just as we expected.
If we choose to attack one of the interstellar powers, the other two interstellar powers will choose to stand by and watch, and will not interfere at all.
But I never expected that this representative of civilized law enforcement would be so decisive.
They estimated that they had failed to reach an agreement with the other two interstellar civilizations, or that the other two powers had not even negotiated with them in the first place.
Therefore, the law enforcement civilization simply chose to disrupt the entire cosmic battlefield.
His thinking was, since you are unwilling to fight alongside me.
Then I will not defend; I will withdraw my troops voluntarily and move my legion fleet into your star system territory.
If you fight me, I'll fight back.
If you don't fight, it's hard to say who owns this star system territory.
While this method may seem somewhat unscrupulous, it is arguably the most suitable approach for civilized law enforcement at present.
Upon hearing the analysis of the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine, the subordinate nodded in understanding.
Then he asked, "So what do we do next?"
Should we proceed according to the original plan?
Since the law enforcement civilization has chosen to withdraw without resistance, should we now take this opportunity to occupy a few more cosmic territories?
"I said excitedly!"
However, Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine poured cold water on the idea.
You might think we got the better deal now.
Actually, that's not the case.
If nothing unexpected happens, the two factions, the Law Enforcer Civilization and the Saintess Civilization, will soon reach an agreement.
Although they are not of one mind, they are still in the same trench.
They will not allow this situation to descend into chaos; it will not benefit them at all.
If I were them, I would make the following demand: first, the legion fleets of the Law Enforcer civilization must no longer withdraw into their cosmic territory.
In this case, I will provide some support from the legion's fleet, but the scale will be discussed.
In this way...
Although they were dragged into this battle, the battlefield was not within the universe they controlled.
The impact on them will be minimal.
The subordinate suddenly realized.
"So in the end, we may have to face a coalition of these three forces, led by the legion fleet of the Law Enforcer Civilization."
Therefore, if we want to control more cosmic territories, we will need to pay a considerable price!
At this point, Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine asked, "How much of our first phase of the plan have we completed?"
The subordinate immediately replied, "Fifty percent!"
Fifty percent?
This speed clearly didn't satisfy the Black Goddess Empress, Hei Luolin. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Give up some of the starfield territories that were originally planned to be controlled."
Prepare in advance by constructing defensive fortifications.
We need to be prepared for multiple scenarios in this war.
Just as the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine was speaking.
His subordinate received a notification, and he looked at the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine with a strange expression.
But Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine seemed to have expected this, saying, "Is it a communication request from the representatives of those three civilizations?"
The subordinate looked at the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine in surprise and said, "Did you foresee this situation all along?"
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine calmly said, "I have such a suspicion. After all, everyone knows that the best way to avoid a war is through negotiation."
Unlike the Dragon Star Empire, we were once on the same side.
So they thought, perhaps there's still room for discussion with me.
"So what do you want?" The subordinate tentatively looked at the Black Goddess Empress, Black Lorin.
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin glanced at her subordinate and said coldly, "There is no turning back from our choice."
Let's not even talk about whether the authorities will let us off the hook.
Do you think those three forces would easily give up the profits they've taken from us?
They won't pay it back.
By then, compared to the three of them, our strength will be nothing more than that of ants.
We simply cannot be on equal footing with them.
Sooner or later, they will devour us.
"Should I reject this communication now?" the subordinate immediately asked.
"Refusing is not an option."
What we lack now is time.
Do you remember the battle on the Dragon Star Empire's side?
The conqueror civilization invaded their universe cluster.
The main fleet of the Dragonflight Empire is fighting against us, while the Holy Elf Empire is responsible for defending the universe and resisting the invasion of the conqueror civilization.
In the early stages of that defensive battle.
The commanders of the Holy Elf Empire initially negotiated with representatives of the conqueror civilization to buy time.
This allowed them to deploy more defensive fortifications on the battlefield.
We might as well sit down and talk to them.
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine smiled slightly: "But at the same time, we can't stop our work."
"Understood, sir." The subordinate immediately bowed and took his leave.
Meanwhile, Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine prepared to visit her 'old friends' once again.
Soon, three video windows appeared in front of Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine.
These three video windows represent representatives from the Saintess Civilization, the Enforcer Civilization, and the Soul Apostle Civilization, respectively.
Three representatives appeared at the other end of the video window.
"Lord Black God, it's been a long time." The representative of the Holy Maiden Civilization spoke first, his tone surprisingly casual.
It was as if nothing had happened before.
"Lord Black God, how have you been lately?" the representative of the Enforcer Civilization said with a slight smile.
"Do you think you don't know whether I'm good or not?"
On the battlefield of Zaun in the shattered universe.
The three of them withdrew without a word, which really surprised me.
Furthermore, each of them brought thirty million interstellar warships to visit my universe.
If the three of you would like to visit, please let us know in advance.
I would be happy to host three guests.
However, the three of them have been in my universe for quite some time now.
I don't know...when I'm leaving.
The Black Goddess Empress, Black Lorin, spoke calmly, but her calmness carried a murderous intent.
Acting, huh?
It's like they think everyone can't act.
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin coldly stared at the three people opposite her.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The representative of the Holy Maiden Civilization spoke first, breaking the silence: "I'm very curious."
Lord Black God and the Emperor of the Dragon Emperor's Interstellar Empire signed a vow to duel, a duel that would determine victory or defeat, and life or death.
For some reason, why is the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine here now?
Or perhaps, the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorraine has already betrayed the great god.
The representatives of the Holy Maiden Civilization made no mention of their uninvited arrival with their legion's fleet, and instead directly brought up the topic of the Oath Duel battlefield.
"Yes, I wonder if Lord Black God could clear up our doubts?"
In response to the other party's questioning.
Empress Black Lorraine shrugged nonchalantly and said, "You betrayed me and betrayed me, even when I was leading my army in battle at the front."
Divide and conquer my cosmic territory.
How dare you question me here now?
Even if I made a decision, it was because you forced me to!
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin's face darkened.
Oh, no, no, no.
We did not force Lord Black God.
The reason we led our troops to your universe is because we are worried that your rear forces are insufficient and that the Wyvern Interstellar Empire may take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.
Therefore, troops were specially dispatched to assist in the defense.
It will be returned to you after the war ends.
"I just didn't expect that you would choose to surrender to the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire before this."
The representative of the Holy Maiden Civilization directly stated that the Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin had surrendered.
"That sounds nice."
Okay, I'm back now.
"You can choose to withdraw your troops and return this place to me!" Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin said coldly.
At this moment, the representative of the law enforcement civilization also spoke up: "If Lord Black God is still loyal to the great God."
Then we would naturally be willing to return it to its rightful owner.
But if you have already pledged allegiance to the Dragon Star Empire.
Then this universe may not necessarily belong to you.
"So what is there left for us to talk about now?"
"If you don't want to leave, then stay here forever!" Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin's gaze was icy, filled with murderous intent.
"Actually, there is room for discussion."
We don't know what the Black God promised the Dragon Emperor during the oath duel, in exchange for his return to the Devouring Civilization Universe.
But we believe that you are still loyal to the great God.
However, we need some time to verify this.
Therefore, you should temporarily shrink your legion's fleet and accept our temporary control.
After we report this matter to the great God, our three forces will plead for you.
The great God will surely take your actual situation into consideration and send down a merciful divine decree.
So, you might as well wait a little longer.
This is about disrupting order and putting pressure on her.
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin had anticipated this, and she said with a look of sudden realization, "I will naturally wait where I am."
However, I absolutely refuse to relinquish command of my legion's fleet.
I imagine you wouldn't agree to this if you were in my position.
How about this?
The territory of the Devouring Civilization Universe has been temporarily divided into four parts. I only need the remaining quarter, so that my legion's fleet can temporarily be stationed and rested.
When I finally get in touch with the great God, I am willing to follow His arrangements.
Even if it meant I had to atone with my death, I would be willing!
Black Goddess Empress Black Lorin spoke up, revealing her thoughts.
Actually, this was her plan.
Because she knew very well that re-establishing contact with order would take a long time, ranging from a week to half a month, or even several months.
And if the other party really agrees.
So she went with the flow and took control of this quarter of the universe first.
Then, during this period, we really rested and prepared for the battle.
When things finally come to a head, we can launch a full-scale war against these three forces and drive them out.
This can also buy time for the subsequent support from the Dragon Star Empire.
However, it is clear that some representatives of these three forces are tempted, while others strongly oppose it.
What captivated me were the representatives of the Saintess Civilization and the Soul Apostle Civilization.
Those who refuse are naturally the civilized representatives of law enforcement.
Because the star domains now controlled by the Black Goddess Empress are mostly the cosmic territories that originally belonged to her.
If he agrees to this plan, he will definitely be the one who suffers the most.
Therefore, he would never agree to such an arrangement under any circumstances.
I disagree!
Black God.
To put it bluntly, how do we know now whether you've sided with the Dragon Emperor?
Your only chance to gain our trust now is to give up resistance and await the judgment of the great God.
You have no other choice!
The representative of the law enforcement officers spoke directly.
They didn't give the representatives of the Saintess Civilization and the Soul Apostle Civilization any chance.
This made both representatives very unhappy.
But now that the three forces are trapped in the same trench, neither of them can do anything about it.
Before they contacted the Black Goddess Empress.
The law enforcement officers, acting as representatives of civility, then negotiated with them.
More accurately, it was the two factions that contacted the representatives of law enforcement and civilization.
The actions of the law enforcement representatives, who were supposed to promote civility, truly disgusted them.
We cannot simply sit idly by and ignore it.
Before they contacted the Black God Emperor this time.
They held a meeting.
During the meeting.
The law enforcement officers, representing civilized behavior, directly launched an attack.
I don't care what you're thinking.
In this universe, the three of us are all in the same boat.
No one can stand idly by and reap the benefits.
If you do not respond to the current attack by the Black Goddess Empress...
Then I can also abandon all resistance and withdraw all my legion fleets to your cosmic territory.
Then we'll see who outlasts the other three!
At that time, the attitude of the law enforcement representatives who advocated civility was one of utter indifference.
At worst, we can just stick together until the very end.
Given this situation, the representatives of the Holy Maiden Civilization and the Soul Apostle Civilization could not simply stand by and watch the representatives of the Law Enforcement Civilization shirk their responsibilities.
This brings them no benefit whatsoever.
Ultimately, the three factions decided to stall the Black God Emperor as much as possible.
If we can subdue the enemy without fighting, that would naturally be the best outcome.
If we really have to fight.
Both the Saintess Civilization and the Soul Apostle Civilization must dispatch an equal number of legion fleets to support the Enforcer Civilization's battlefield.