“Refused to rescue? Why?”
Xu Sili heard Adrian’s words and couldn’t help being a bit surprised.
Didn’t this Dr Ding Mingyu say that he had mastered very powerful technology?
He had been identified as a traitor, but now that his whereabouts were known, they must at least rescue him to capture him, right?
Xu Sili frowned and felt that there was something strange in this.
Adrian nodded and said with some embarrassment, “The high level people of the Flanders Interstellar Federation believe that this is likely to be a trap.”
“Dr Ding Mingyu can’t prove his innocence so he is still considered a traitor to the federation. His words have no credibility and they won’t be fooled. Finally, they had me thank you for your kindness.”
“In other words… leave this Dr Ding to fend for himself and ignore his message?”
“According to the official answer, that is indeed the case.”
It meant that on the surface, Flanders wouldn’t make a move. It was difficult to say if they would send someone to deal with it in private.
“Isn’t the Interstellar Alliance going to intervene?” Xu Sili asked again.
Adrian shook his head. “This is the decision of the Flanders Interstellar Federation. According to the rules, the Interstellar Alliance can’t actively interfere unless it involves other nations.”
In the final analysis, the Interstellar Alliance was only an intermediary organization and had no power to restrict or direct the internal affairs of other nations unless the interests of other nations were involved.
Xu Sili nodded but he felt that the attitude of the Flanders Interstellar Federation was a bit strange.
Flanders was ranked second in the interstellar comprehensive ranking. Did they need to carry out a rescue behind the scenes? If the star thieves dared to tear up things, wouldn’t they be afraid of provoking Flanders’ anger?
As the largest manufacturing nation in the interstellar world, especially in the field of weapons and arms technology, Flanders still had a say in the entire interstellar world.
Therefore, the possibility of private rescue should be relatively low. This wasn’t in line with the style of a superpower.
This Dr Ding… he was probably framed by someone, right? There was the possibility that him being kidnapped by the star thieves was also a result of someone else’s design. Of course, the possibility that he was lying couldn’t be ruled out.
Xu Sili guessed like this but he didn’t have the mind to meddle in other people’s business.
“Liaison Adrian, thank you for the news you have brought me. It just so happens that I was planning to contact you. I might need to order another batch of supplies recently…”
Xu Sili sent him the shopping list. “If there are storage capsules in the future, please help keep them for me.”
Storage capsules were really important!
After the game entered the public beta, the number of players would increase and the frequency of exchanging things from the faction warehouse would definitely increase significantly. He still had time now to store more goods in the storage capsule.
It was just that the 20 or so storage capsules that he purchased before were now filled with interstellar beasts. It would take some time to clear them.
Moreover, each storage capsule was only 2,000 cubic meters. 20 storage capsules were only 40,000 cubic meters— Yes, storage capsules could be stacked and synthesized.
The two large spaceships he ordered were sent to the Roland Empire using storage capsules through fixed-point teleportation technology.
A large spaceship occupied almost a quarter of the space.
Xu Sili felt that it wasn’t enough. It was better for him to buy more just in case.
Hearing Xu Sili’s request, Adrian was a bit dumbfounded. “Your Majesty Roland, the space compression technology has matured but the storage capsule is still very precious.”
“I took a big risk to sell all the inventory to the Roland Empire in one go and made an exception to get it for you.”
Xu Sili frowned. “So you mean… I won’t be able to buy storage capsules from the Interstellar Alliance in the future?”
“I didn’t say that. It is just that you have to queue up later.”
Adrian smiled wryly and suggested, “Or you can choose to buy a space button as a replacement.”
The popularity of mechas meant the technology of the space button had matured. A space button could only hold a mecha and couldn’t be combined into one like storage capsules, but it was much more cost-effective in comparison.
A 5x5x10 space button cost only 5 million cosmic coins. Compared to the 10x10x20 storage capsules that cost 120 million, space buttons were undoubtedly much cheaper and more favored by ordinary people.
Xu Sili listened to his introduction and couldn’t help nodding. The space button was also quite useful and could be bought.
“How many purchase quotas does Roland have?”
He also understood some rules now. The price of materials purchased through the Interstellar Alliance could be discounted, but each nation had a purchase limit.
“Your nation’s space purchase quota this year is 100, Your Majesty Roland,” Adrian replied.
Xu Sili pouted but didn’t say anything else about the issue.
Based on Roland’s strength that was second to last, it was normal to have a small quota. Other nations at the bottom of the rankings might not even be able to digest so many space buttons.
However, this might change once the Genius Competition was over.
Thinking of this, Xu Sili became happy. He smiled at Adrian and said, “Okay, then give me 100 space buttons.”
Adrian looked at him. He hesitated for a moment but still asked, “Can I take the liberty of asking, why is Your Majesty purchasing so many space devices?”
With Roland’s situation, they probably didn’t even have a mecha, right?
Xu Sili was in a good mood so he answered truthfully, “It can be used to store various bits and bobs.”
“……”
Adrian wasn’t quite convinced by this answer.
The space button was cost-effective but it wasn’t cheap. It was generally only used to load mecha and some large equipment. Few people simply used it for storage unless they were really rich.
However, the Roland Empire wasn’t very rich. It needed the assistance of the Interstellar Alliance not long ago.
Nevertheless, Adrian wisely didn’t ask much.
“Okay, I see.”
The two of them finished talking about business and Adrian said again, “Not long ago, I listened to the new song released by His Majesty. Your singing is very beautiful and intoxicating.”
Xu Sili had experienced a lot of praise in person and wasn’t embarrassed at all. Xu Sili thanked him with a smile. Then he heard Adrian say.
“Speaking of which, many fans who have listened to your new song have recently sent us emails.”
Xu Sili paused. They ran to find Adrian after listening to his song? What was this operation?
He listened to Adrian continue speaking.
“They are all old people from Escher. Some even immigrated from the Roland Empire. Many of them have previously donated some materials and money for Roland and have been in contact with us.”
“It was probably because hearing the Roland folk song you sang brought back their memories. They sent me letters asking about the situation of the Roland Empire.”
Xu Sili listened to his story and felt a bit touched.
Before the 100 year disaster, there were many countries on Escher Star and elementalists who left the planet came from various countries.
After the natural disaster, they were all trapped outside. All the countries on Escher were destroyed in the disaster, leaving only the Roland Empire to survive.
The people trapped outside made many contributions to the Roland Empire and spread the Escher Star civilization. Even the survivors of the countries that had some differences with Roland abandoned their past grudges and ran around for the Roland Empire for decades.
Later, they probably got older or gradually became discouraged and they slowly lost contact.
Calculating the time, out of the old people who still survived and retained old memories, the youngest was at least 140 years old, right?
This was much older than his grandparents…
In this way, Xu Sili couldn’t help sighing.
It had been over a hundred years. It was rare for these old people to still remember their homeland.
“Then they…” Xu Sili wanted to ask if they were doing well, but he stopped.
Their country was ruined and their families were destroyed. Even if their material conditions were good, they probably weren’t well mentally, right? Why else would they eagerly ask Adrian about their hometown after hearing the folk song?
Adrian smiled. “Most of the people just expressed their condolences. I also told them the news that Roland was improving. Then…”
He paused slightly and continued, “I received a request from a Mr Huo today. He and his companions, a total of five old people, want to return to the Roland Empire to have a look.”
“What do you think about this?”
Xu Sili couldn’t help being stunned. He hadn’t expected that at this juncture, these old people would want to come back.
Suddenly, his mind moved.
Those who were able to leave Escher were basically elementalists. So these old people… did they still retain their elemental skills? What about their rank? Were there any restrictions?
Xu Sili’s heart beat wildly at this thought.
However, facing Adrian, he didn’t show it on his face. He thought for a moment before saying, “Can you let them contact me? I want to talk to them first.”
Adrian expressed his understanding. “It is only natural.”
Then at Xu Sili’s urging, he went to contact the old men.
Perhaps seeing his seriousness, Adrian was very fast. Xu Sili didn’t wait long before receiving a reply.
“Your Majesty Roland, I communicated with the old gentleman… do you have time to go to the Star Network community? Do you mind meeting them?”
Xu Sili had already finished breakfast. He was sitting on the sofa drinking tea at this moment. Once he heard this, he nodded without thinking too much.
“Okay, I’ll meet them.”
Some things really needed to be asked face to face. This way, he could make a preliminary judgment of the other person’s personality and avoid things like Dr Ding Mingyu’s matter from happening again.
“Yes.”
Adrian was obviously in a good mood from facilitating this matter. He said with a smile, “Then His Majesty should set a time and place and I will tell them.”
“Yes, I’ll send you the time and place later. I have to trouble you, Liaison Adrian.”
“This is my duty. Your Majesty doesn’t have to be polite.”
At this time, a figure appeared next to the silver-haired young man. He held a teapot and tea fell into the cup with a gurgling sound.
Adrian glanced at the man and felt he was a bit familiar.
Before he could see clearly, His Majesty Roland had already said goodbye to him with a smile. Thus, Adrian was forced to end the call.
“Boss?” Yaheng called out to him.
Adrian looked back. He frowned and didn’t speak.
“Boss, what are you thinking?”
“Nothing. Maybe I saw it incorrectly.” Adrian shook his head. “Forward Mr Huo’s email to me and I will contact him personally.”
“Yes…”
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