Ch: 75-80
Chapter 75
"Recently, I need to rush to make some things, and then find someone to fight," Wang Haoyu said.
Facing his companions, Wang Haoyu didn't hide much, and after a moment of thought, he stated his plan.
"Who are we fighting? Can we come with you?"
As soon as they heard there was a chance for battle, these warmongers immediately became excited and asked questions animatedly.
"You all know this opponent."
"It's those Kree Empire guys."
"They've caused us trouble many times, and I plan to eliminate them directly."
Wang Haoyu paused for a moment and explained in detail to everyone. Although his combat power had not yet reached Father-level, he planned to stabilize it first. After forming the fleet and freeing up the First Main Fleet and First Exploration Fleet, he would lead the army to attack the Kree Empire.
It's rude not to reciprocate. How could it be justified not to retaliate when the other party had repeatedly come to Blue Star to stir up trouble?
"The Kree Empire? If we're fighting the Kree Empire, you absolutely must take us with you!"
Mentioning this old enemy, the Avengers present were all fuming. Through Thor's analysis, everyone already understood that the Kree Empire coveted the Space Stone. Now that the gem was in Wang Haoyu's hands, it naturally also counted as property of the Avengers.
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These guys were fuming. How dare they try to snatch something from the Avengers? If they didn't beat them back, what kind of Avengers would they be?
They simply couldn't swallow this insult.
Everyone was determined to go to war with the Kree Empire—these guys first sent warships to Blue Star to cause trouble, and now, while they were fighting the Aecia Civilization, they stabbed them in the back!
Although Wang Haoyu single-handedly stopped the sneak attack… he couldn't tolerate it!
"If you want to participate in the war, I'll take you then," Wang Haoyu flicked the ash from his cigarette. "Let me tell you in advance, I'm going to mass-produce soldiers and build a fleet, so everyone needs to be ready."
He suddenly grinned: "The Kree Empire has plenty of colonial planets; everyone can get a few if we conquer them. Isn't being a Planet Governor appealing?"
If Wang Haoyu remembered correctly, the Kree Empire had at least three to five hundred Planets. He vaguely recalled a setting in Marvel Universe — Earth harbored several Father-level big shots, such as Sorcerer Ancient One, and Captain Marvel, whose level he couldn't remember.
Speaking of Captain Marvel... this woman protected thousands of Planets. Although the Kree Empiredidn't have a Father-level powerhouse overseeing it, being able to become a cosmic rogue meant they must have a solid foundation.
Wang Haoyu was planning to greatly expand the size of his small fleets, with an initial goal of building one hundred thousand warships.
However, even if he could build one hundred thousand warships, he still faced the problem of insufficient manpower. In Wang Haoyu's view, every warship should be fully staffed or nearly fully staffed; it was impossible to reduce personnel just to expand the establishment. To achieve this, a large reserve and retired veterans would be needed as support, but currently, he did not have enough backup forces.
"Planet Admiral?"
"Sounds interesting!"
"It's probably going to be a lot of trouble!"
For the Avengers members, serving as a Planet Admiral might be an attractive option. Some found it fresh and interesting, while others saw it as a symbol of honor and status.
"Don't think too much, being a Planet Admiral isn't that easy!"
"It's too early to discuss this now."
"If needed, I can second some political officials from the Joint Expeditionary Force, and I can also provide you with several Colonial Fleets."
"Anyway, it's not a big problem."
Wang Haoyu shrugged, telling everyone casually.
"Hmm, we'll see then," Tony replied casually, but in his mind, he was weighing his options: should he choose a Planet with technological development potential, or a place like Muteng Star? beast-eared girls were indeed very alluring, but choosing such a Planet would make it difficult for his technological advantage to be fully utilized.
Tony knew very well that his strength lay in the field of technology. Influenced by Wang Haoyu, he had long yearned for a large team of Engineers. At this moment, he was in a dilemma, deeply conflicted.
If the other Avengers knew about Tony's thoughts, they would definitely look down on this improper fellow.
As for Wanda, Su, and Natasha, the three women were each thinking about other things. Colonial Planets? Becoming a Planet Admiral?
What a joke, I'm not interested in being some Planet Admiral; if I'm going to do something, I'll be the Commander's wife of the Umbrella Army!
Heh!
This is my attitude. The position of a mere planetary governor is not worth my attention.
Wang Haoyu was unaware of what the Avengers were planning.
But it didn't matter whether he knew or not.
In Wang Haoyu's opinion, once he controlled hundreds of colonial Planets, giving away a dozen Planets was no big deal. The Avengers card still had value.
Although this card was often used by Wang Haoyu.
But the fact was that in the Marvel Universe, it was the Avengers who ultimately defeated Thanos; they were the protagonists of this World.
Isn't it better to let the Avengers charge ahead? Why personally step into the fray and become the target of all?
Let them attract firepower, and he would reap the benefits from behind.
And give them a little favor.
This life was simply too comfortable!
"It's settled then, I'll be leaving first!"
"Radiance will send you back to Earth then."
"As for General Ling Liang and the First Fleet, they will temporarily remain in the Aecia Civilization."
Wang Haoyu nodded lazily, giving casual instructions.
Next, he was going back to Red Alert Planet to seclude himself for research and development.
Establishing an intelligent AI civilization, developing the Angel knowledge vault, urging the research team to develop new warships, and the army expansion plan... things piled up like mountains, and there was no time to delay.
"You go busy yourself, we'll take the First Exploration Fleet's spaceship back to Earth."
Everyone was aware of Wang Haoyu's itinerary.
Although he could mobilize thousands of Engineers, talented individuals like Ling Liang who could stand on their own were still scarce.
"Alright then. Pay close attention to those Joint Expeditionary Force members."
Wang Haoyu waved his hand and directly opened a space portal to return to Red Alert Planet.
He even skipped saying goodbye.
"He's leaving already?"
Watching Wang Haoyu leave so decisively, Su felt a faint sense of loss.
She couldn't quite explain why, but she still couldn't let go of the idea of performing a duet with Wang Haoyu.
As for Wanda and the others, although they also eagerly wanted to collaborate with Su, she absolutely couldn't let them take advantage.
Why should she be the only one to benefit?
Women's petty thoughts are often that simple.
"Let's solve the small warship problem first."
After a moment of thought, Wang Haoyu still gave up the idea of asking Odin for blueprints.
After all, he already had the advanced technology of the Aecia Civilization, plus the existing data from the Kree Empire and the red alert system.
The Engineers at the Warship Design Institute should be able to come up with a perfect solution.
"Greetings, Lord of Angels!"
Just as he reached the entrance of the Design Institute, Wang Haoyu met the Angel Legion Commander, clad in battle armor.
She had just taken off her helmet, seemingly having just finished a tour.
"Are you here to inspect the work?"
Facing this Angel Commander, Wang Haoyu felt a bit awkward. It was embarrassing to admit that he still didn't know her name.
He just felt a sense of familiarity.
"As you command, Your Excellency."
The female general, clad in silver armor, smiled and saluted, her heroic demeanor tempered with grace.
"Forgive my presumption, but I still don't know the General's name?"
Wang Haoyu smiled apologetically. It was truly that all the Angels were exceptionally beautiful, and he was not good at remembering faces.
"This subordinate is Leng, an Upper-level Angel."
The Angel named Leng saluted solemnly. In fact, it was easy to know her information; the void enginecould perceive everything.
Even the most private daily routines could not hide from data scans.
But Wang Haoyu always felt that people should have some sense of propriety.
Because of this, Wang Haoyu never actively used the void engine to probe his companions.
He always asked for their opinion first. If they wanted to talk, he listened carefully; if they didn't want to reveal, he would never ask more.
"Hmm, I'll just call you Leng."
Looking at the older sister-like Angel with an imperial temperament in front of him, Wang Haoyusmiled and led her into the Warship Design Institute.
"Regarding warship design, Leng, do you have any suggestions?"
Wang Haoyu asked as they walked. It was important to know that in the Super God Universe, warships were all very large and possessed various special abilities.
Even Morgana, who had rebelled against the Angel Civilization and established her own Demon Legion, possessed the Demon Wings Fleet.
Don't underestimate this fleet—they could even crash into Planets!
As Morgana's main warship, the Demon Wings were at least tens of thousands of meters long, possibly even hundreds of thousands of meters.
How could Wang Haoyu not be tempted by warships of this scale?
"The existing hulls are too small, and their power is limited."
Angel Leng thought for a moment and explained to Wang Haoyu. In the Super God Universe, Wang Haoyu's First Main Fleet and Exploration Fleet could only be considered standard for ordinary civilizations.
The Taotie Civilization warships under Karl's command all started at tens of thousands of meters in length.
It wasn't that larger warships were easier to hit—on the contrary, the larger the volume, the richer the weapon systems they could carry.
Warships in the Super God Universe were equipped with various cutting-edge weapons: dimensional strikes, space wormholes, wormhole transportation, Annihilation Cannons, and so on.
These super strong firepower, placed in the Marvel Universe, could indeed be called top-tier technology.
"Since you think the existing warships aren't good enough... Leng, would you be willing to help design them together?"
Wang Haoyu's lips curled into a slight smile, finally revealing his true intention.
He knew very well that the Super God Universe's warship technology was extremely advanced, but he had never actually had contact with it.
This void engine was like a brand new computer; although it was equipped with a complete hardware and software system, it did not store any information related to the Angel Civilization internally.
The arrival of Angel Leng and her group happened to bring a portion of the Angel Civilization's knowledge.
And this knowledge was precisely the key that Wang Haoyu urgently needed!
"It is an honor to serve the Lord of Angels!"
Angel Leng did not decline. To serve Wang Haoyu was the highest honor for her.
Designing warships was no difficult task at all!
"Good! Come with me!"
Wang Haoyu immediately led Angel Leng to the Warship Design Institute.
He didn't disturb the busy ordinary Engineers, but instead directly pulled out a few Chief Engineers.
These old men were idle all day, desperately modifying warships to an almost insane degree!
"Good afternoon, Commander. What brings you here this time?"
Seeing Wang Haoyu suddenly appear, a few Chief Engineers showed a hint of unnaturalness on their faces.
Wang Haoyu glanced at their hastily closed virtual panels, and his mouth twitched involuntarily.
These old guys were causing trouble again!
Although the Engineers were all excellent, this fanaticism for modification was truly a headache!
"This is Angel Leng, one of the high-ranking officials of Umbrella World."
"She has unique insights into warship design. This time, I'm having her collaborate with you to quickly design new warships."
"Prepare to launch the army expansion plan!"
"Show her all your modified designs. If feasible, they will be adopted this time."
Wang Haoyu said to these old men in an annoyed tone.
"Really?"
Upon hearing that their modified designs might be adopted, the eyes of the Chief Engineers immediately lit up with excitement.
These guys, their spirit of modification truly never dies!
"Really."
Wang Haoyu nodded solemnly in confirmation.
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"Angel Leng, come and see this!"
As soon as the words fell, several Chief Engineers eagerly pulled Angel Leng to the virtual screen.
They waved their hands, and a torrent of data instantly poured onto the screen!
"Wait, before we discuss, let me clarify a few points!"
Seeing this group of experts eagerly introducing the warship plans to Angel Leng, Wang Haoyudecisively interrupted them. If they kept going on and on like this, Wang Haoyu was sure that his warship project would be shelved for several more days before entering the actual development phase.
"Please speak, Commander!"
It was rare to see the Engineers so cooperative; they smiled and waited for Wang Haoyu's instructions.
"The warships you need to develop this time are mainly divided into several categories."
"The first category is the core main warships designed around Angel Leng. The specific ship type is not limited, but it must ensure the combat capabilities of a main battleship. These warships will be controlled by Ship Girls in the future and will be equipped with intelligent AI systems to greatly reduce operating personnel."
When mentioning the standards for the main fleet, images of awe-inspiring giant warships flashed through Wang Haoyu's mind. Having seen the super warships of tens or even hundreds of thousands of meters in the Super God Universe, the several-thousand-meter warships in the Marvel Universe were simply not enough in his eyes—he dreamed of owning a fleet like that.
"This is not simple, Commander."
The Chief Engineers frowned when they heard that they needed to surpass the existing main battleship standards. However, developing new types of warships was precisely their greatest pleasure.
"The second category includes fast response ships, patrol ships, and garrison ships. I plan to improve upon existing main warships, which will also be equipped with intelligent AI systems and have streamlined auxiliary personnel configurations."
Wang Haoyu's plan was that whether it was Red Alert Planet, Umbrella World, or the newly controlled Star Shattering Passage, all needed these types of multi-functional warships with practical combat capabilities. He planned to upgrade current main battleship technology to serve as the backbone of these war zones.
Of course, no problem!
Wang Haoyu was determined to demote all active main warships to second-line ships this time!
"Understood..." The Chief Engineers now completely grasped the Commander's intention.
To put it bluntly, it meant completely replacing the existing fleet with new warships. But to demote the active warships, they had to design new warships with performance that completely crushed existing models.
Damn it!
Although these warship designers loved their job, this was too much!
Even though they cursed the Commander a thousand times in their hearts, a spark of fighting spirit still ignited in the Chief Engineers' eyes.
"The third category is colonial frigates."
"As the number of colonies increases, we need a large number of rapid response fleets. Second-line troops are simply not suitable for garrison missions."
"Colonial ships only need to meet three core requirements: rapid response to colonial Planets and efficient personnel evacuation. Firepower and armor can be appropriately weakened, and their size can also be streamlined."
"For design, you can refer to the main warships of the Kree Empire and Aixia Civilization. Is that all clear?"
Wang Haoyu had a faint smile on his lips as his gaze swept over the design team present.
If I don't give you some real work to do, you'll just spend all day modifying existing models, truly idle.
"Yes, Commander!"
The Chief Engineers knew well that this was an intentional assignment, and could only grit their teeth and accept the order.
"My Lord Angel, with our existing technology, whether it's armor protection or firepower systems, we are far from reaching the standards of the Angel Civilization's warships."
Angel Leng, who had been listening for a long time, calmly pointed out the key issue.
Although the three new ship design plans were clear, Wang Haoyu didn't care for the thousands of captured enemy ships—in his eyes, they were all obsolete junk!
"Technical gaps are not a problem. First, design the hull framework; the power system, armor modules, and weapon units can be gradually upgraded."
"Once subsequent core technologies are in place, each system can then be replaced and installed individually."
Wang Haoyu nodded, muttering softly.
His luck has been terrible lately, unable to draw anything good.
It seems he'll have to stop signing in for a while.
If he had received these several Red Alert Base Vehicles when he first arrived in the Marvel Universe, he would have been ecstatic.
But now, Wang Haoyu felt no ripples in his heart, as if these were merely ordinary items.
"Understood, Lord of Angels." Angel Leng nodded in response, indicating she understood his meaning.
"Good, thank you for your hard work. I need to quickly get the Intelligent AI Civilization sorted out."
"Then, it can perfectly cooperate with your warship systems."
With that, Wang Haoyu turned and left the Warship Design Institute.
Angel Leng remained in the department, researching the latest warship technology with the red alertEngineers.
"Nymph, how have you been lately?"
Upon arriving at the Intelligent Angel Civilization continent, Wang Haoyu saw Nymph resting and asked with a smile.
"Stupid Master, you finally decided to show up!"
Seeing him appear after such a long time, Nymph was clearly a bit displeased.
But anger aside, what else could she do besides forgive him?
Thinking of this, she felt stifled.
Were their Smart Angels no longer cute? Or had Master grown tired of them? Why couldn't he care about them more?
"Alright, don't be angry. I've indeed been busy lately, can you forgive me?"
Wang Haoyu said, reaching out to rub her small head.
Nymph, who had originally intended to throw a tantrum, immediately lost her temper with his touch.
It felt comfortable and enjoyable.
But then she thought about how long he had neglected her, and she couldn't help but want to be a little moody again.
Yet, she ultimately couldn't stay angry.
This is so difficult!
While enjoying the head pat, she pondered how to discuss with Master to prevent him from not visiting the Smart Angels for such a long time.
"How have things been on your side recently?"
Wang Haoyu held Nymph in his arms, gently stroking her small head, and asked with a smile.
"Master, don't treat me like a child!"
Only after Wang Haoyu released her did Nymph belatedly realize: Oh my, how did I end up in Master's arms?
She immediately wanted to get up and leave, but Wang Haoyu merely casually held her. Nymphsymbolically struggled a few times, then sat pouting on Wang Haoyu's lap, her shy and annoyed expression utterly adorable.
This girl clearly loved being in Master's arms, yet she insisted on acting tsundere, making her little face wrinkle up.
Looking at Nymph's awkward posture, Wang Haoyu just smiled and didn't expose her.
"Currently, Daedalus is leading several B-class research-type intelligent cores in developing new Smart Angels, and the progress is just ordinary," Nymph explained. "But our Smart Angels are different from ordinary robots..."
At this point, her mood suddenly dropped.
As one of the earliest systems to follow Wang Haoyu, the biochemical forces, though not as strong as the emerging Red Alert Legion, still held a place in Umbrella. And Smart Angels, like Ship Girls, were unique existences.
However, compared to Ship Girls who could change their ship bodies at any time, the Smart Angels' battlefield adaptability was much inferior. Whenever she saw Ship Girls quickly deploy into new warships with their cores, Nymph couldn't help but feel envious.
Moreover, there was now a rapidly rising Mage Legion, whose members mostly came from the red alertWorld... Although the current magic system had not yet formed sufficient combat power, and its capabilities in various aspects were still lacking.
But Nymph had already glimpsed the brilliant future of this power!
In contrast, the Intelligent Angel Civilization, no matter how hard they tried, found it difficult to stand out, lacking unique talents. If Icarus, Astraea, and Chaos possessed the power to destroy stars—
That was merely the basic configuration of the Intelligent Angel Civilization.
When the powerhouses from the Angel Civilization arrived, Nymph's heart completely sank.
Hundreds of warriors capable of directly confronting Astraea!
What kind of terrifying combat power was that?
Even if Icarus wielded strategic-level power, those Angel Legions also possessed such means!
"Silly girl." Wang Haoyu gently stroked her hair. "Why belittle yourself? The Intelligent Angel Civilization has its unique strengths."
"You don't necessarily have to be obsessed with the combat route. You know, the uniqueness of the intelligent core is your most precious quality."
"Every Smart Angel core nurtures a unique life. Why compare your weaknesses to others' strengths?"
Nymph's worries were long within Wang Haoyu's expectations.
"But..." The girl's fingertips twisted her clothes, and a spark of unwillingness still flickered in her eyes. How she wished the Intelligent Angel Civilization could also contribute its strength to those she valued.
"No buts." Wang Haoyu embraced her petite body. "The biochemical system wasn't the earliest to be born, but I never gave up on it. You are the same."
"Once you become my companion, you will always be. In my eyes, there is no hierarchy among you."
The warmth from the embrace made Nymph hear her accelerating heartbeat.
"Come help me establish the Intelligent AI Civilization, won't you?" Wang Haoyu suddenly suggested.
"Intelligent AI... Civilization?" This once-shelved dream instantly lit up the girl's eyes with hope. Was the blueprint she had envisioned with red queen finally going to be realized?
"No one else can do it but you." Wang Haoyu took her hand and stood up.
"Then Master must witness my abilities with his own eyes!" Nymph lifted her chin, her long-lost confident smile blooming anew.
Nymph tilted her head slightly, presenting the display screen in her hand to Wang Haoyu.
Seeing the content on the screen, Wang Haoyu showed a hint of a smile, but quickly regained his serious expression, nodding in response: "Good, then let me see your abilities with my own eyes."
With that, he led Nymph away from the Intelligent Angel Civilization's Base. In Wang Haoyu's view, whether this civilization possessed combat capability was not important; its core value always lay in the field of intelligent medical care—after all, the largest group here were medical-type Smart Angels.
"This will be our research facility from now on." Wang Haoyu brought Nymph to a massive research institute in Academy City. This institution gathered a large number of experts in virtual information technology and artificial intelligence, and the true project leader was Nymph, whom he was currently holding by the hand.
"Let's start working." The two immediately plunged into the research and development of intelligent AI. While Wang Haoyu was focused on the institute's affairs, the Joint Expeditionary Force concluded its half-month space journey and returned to Earth.
At this time, a two-month military exercise on a certain island was nearing its end. If the expeditionary force had not returned on schedule, the participating nations would have found it difficult to explain such a prolonged military operation to the international community. With the return of the troops, generals from various countries returned to their home territories, carrying important data, video records, and some captured equipment technology.
Wang Haoyu and Ling Liang paid no attention to these scattered technological fragments. Over thirty countries remained silent for about a week after the troops returned, and then their heads of state suddenly held a secret joint meeting.
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The Joint Army was officially formed.
The heads of state were not foolish people.
Wang Haoyu used the opportunity of the joint operation to showcase Umbrella's strength to everyone.
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and another World under its control.
Because of this, leaders of over thirty nations now consider Umbrella the most powerful force.
Even surpassing major powers.
Diplomatic processes immediately began.
Countries extended olive branches, hoping to establish embassies in Umbrella World.
Although Wang Haoyu had not officially established a nation, countries already regarded him as a superpower.
After consulting Wang Haoyu, Wang Yuyan approved these requests.
Eagleland even designated an area within its territory, declaring it permanently belonging to Umbrella.
Batch after batch of elite cadets, using trans-dimensional teleportation devices, entered the military academy on Red Alert Planet to study space combat technology.
On Red Alert Planet, over thirty embassies were swiftly completed.
This scene was quite intriguing.
Wang Haoyu did not declare himself king, yet he was treated with the etiquette due to a great nation by all countries!
Not only that, Rabbit directly commenced reverse engineering based on the blueprints and physical models of colonial-class destroyers.
The industrial might of a great nation was fully displayed at this moment.
Of course, all of this was done in secret.
The heads of over thirty nations displayed their respective capabilities, mobilizing elite troops to garrison the military exercise island.
A total of approximately three hundred thousand elite troops from various countries were permanently stationed there.
Outwardly, it was announced that multiple countries would regularly hold joint military exercises and exchanges.
Seeing this, the Avengers also breathed a sigh of relief.
They then fully committed to eradicating criminal organizations on Bluish Planet.
Over thirty nations actively cooperated, providing personnel and deploying troops as needed.
Bluish Planet absolutely could not afford instability.
This was not only Umbrella's will but also the consensus of the leaders of many nations.
As they moved towards the era of interstellar colonization, internal stability could not be undermined!
If Umbrella hadn't been intimidating the leaders of these thirty-plus factions from behind, they would have certainly fought tooth and nail over resources. However, under Umbrella's suppression, these guys were all incredibly well-behaved.
Meanwhile, the Base Vehicles of the Polar Bear, Allies, Yuri, and Rising Sun factions under Umbrellawere rapidly advancing their technological development. After the Exploration Fleet established sub-Bases on resource Planets, the output of mining fields exploded. The technology of these Bases was integrated with Co-Brilliance Base and Shenzhou Base as the core, elevating the overall technological level of Red Alert Planet to a new stage.
Among them, the contribution of the Yuri faction was particularly outstanding. Upon learning of Yuri's comeback, General Ling Liang immediately allocated resources specifically to this faction. With massive resource investment, mental amplification devices, mental controllers, psychic assault vehicles, and other mental control-related technological projects were successively unveiled.
Muteng Star, Sandstone Planet, and four other colonial Planets are gradually deploying these mental control devices. When these devices cover the Planets in satellite form, they will continuously influence the minds of the colonists, ultimately creating an absolutely loyal army for Umbrella.
Yuri himself successfully cultivated individuals with Star-destroying Level combat power. Although it took a long time, this breakthrough was significant. Based on this achievement, the task of cultivating Quasi-Star-Destroying Level combat power was handed over to the modified Yuri X forces—if one isn't enough, use three; if five aren't enough, use ten!
Solving problems with resources was Wang Haoyu's specialty.
"Well done! Go to Bluish Planet more often." In Asgard, after Thor Odinson reported on the Aeciapunitive expedition to his father Odin, he immediately set off to return to Earth to reunite with his girlfriend.
"Are you not worried?"
Odin, still in Asgard, was conversing across space with the Sorcerer Supreme of Kamar-Taj on Earth.
This method of communication across space was a unique ability of powerful beings like them.
"Worried? Do you mean the Kree Empire? I trust Wang Haoyu."
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Sorcerer Ancient One's mouth in Kamar-Taj.
How could the Kree Empire possibly gain an advantage over Wang Haoyu?
After all, that was the Wang Haoyu she had witnessed with her own eyes—he always took advantage of others, and no one ever got anything good from him.
"Very well, since you are so calm, I need not say more."
"But I still hope he remains within the Nine Realms."
"With his current strength, he is neither too strong nor too weak."
"At least until I fall, the Nine Realms still need my protection."
Odin sighed softly, his voice low.
These words made Ancient One's expression slightly serious.
This was completely unexpected for her.
"You are..."
Although she understood Odin's power, the timing was wrong.
In the timeline she foresaw, she should have... Why was it Odin now? "My power is becoming difficult to suppress."
"I don't know how much longer I can hold on."
"Before that child grows up, the Nine Realms will be entrusted to you."
Odin's voice carried an undisguised sense of desolation.
Ancient One fell silent.
This damned variable of fate.
Even with the ability to glimpse timelines and understand life and death, it was still difficult to accept calmly when truly faced with it.
Now, with the timeline blurry, she felt even more powerless.
"Understood, I will do my best to persuade that child to stay in the Nine Realms."
Ancient One clasped the necklace at her chest, the Time Stone warming slightly in her palm.
"Warning! Warning! Experimental subject showing abnormal mutation!"
On a secluded island owned by Umbrella, a piercing alarm blared throughout the laboratory.
Mutation Experiment Log: Fusion Research of Licker and Ant-shaped Organism
The experimental subject exhibited unexpected genetic mutation.
"All units, prepare for combat!"
Alice watched the monitoring screen, her fingertips unconsciously tightening. As an expert in biochemical fields, she understood the significance of this project more than anyone. It was her dedication to biochemical technology that drove her to initiate this cross-species fusion experiment.
As the Red Alert Legion and the Space Fleet grew, the biochemical forces remained stagnant. Within the entire system, only the Tyrant Squad and the semi-controllable Demon Vengeance Goddess were capable of operating independently.
A piercing roar suddenly erupted from the laboratory.
The completely out-of-control experimental subject was rampaging wildly. The Demon Vengeance Goddess, ordered to stand by, showed a solemn expression. But the true ace only revealed its true form at this moment—
A colossal, dark green body stretched out octopus-like tentacles.
Tyrant, attack!
With a deafening crash, the Tyrant's steel-like heavy punch slammed the mutant directly into the wall.
"Did it still fail?"
Alice bit her lip. The test results were too far from expectations, making it hard for her to accept.
"Chief, the fundamental issue lies in the gene sequence," the biochemical expert analyzed, pushing up his glasses. "Unless we break through this bottleneck, any fusion experiment will fail."
Despite coming from the red alert forces, these researchers had their own pride in biochemical technology. They firmly believed that one day they would usher in an era belonging to biochemicals in this field.
"How long do we have to wait? Can we afford to wait?"
Alice was speechless for a moment, facing the Chief Engineer of Biochemicals.
"According to records, the First Exploration Fleet once discovered a type of space Zerg."
"They possess special abilities for interstellar navigation."
"Since this Zerg can move freely in space, if we extract its genes, fuse them with the ant-shaped mutant, and combine it with our biochemical technology..."
"Perhaps it could solve some genetic defects?"
Whether out of personal ambition,
or simply a research interest in interstellar Zerg.
"How strong are these Zerg?"
Alice asked, raising an eyebrow.
If some combat-capable Zerg could be captured and modified,
perhaps it would be a good option.
"It is said that their combat power is **. What I value is their space adaptability."
"We previously tried to fuse genetic fragments of the Chitauri War Behemoth,
with mutated giant ants, but the effect was not ideal."
"However, My Lord Alice, why should we be confined to traditional thinking?"
"Why cling to the struggle for ground battlefields?"
"Imagine: possessing the terrifying reproductive capacity of an ant colony,
combined with the ferocity of biochemical soldiers,
and then gaining space survival capabilities..."
"Which faction would be stronger?"
A crazy glint shone in the Chief Engineer's eyes.
Space guerrilla warfare! Interstellar hunting!
The golden age of the biochemical legion is coming!
These words made Alice's heart pound.
"I will get you Zerg samples."
"Don't disappoint me."
"Whatever resources are needed, I will fully support."
"The biochemical legion must rise!"
Alice said coldly.
"As you wish, My Lord Alice."
The madness in the Chief Engineer's eyes intensified,
as he nodded solemnly in response.
Unbeknownst to Wang Haoyu, the power of the biochemical system was quietly transforming towards the domain of life. Interstellar Zerg might become his most powerful trump card.
Time flowed, and months passed in an instant. Inspired by Angel Leng, senior experts at the Red Alert Planet Warship Design Institute unleashed a torrent of ideas. New small warships rolled off the production lines one after another, and combined with the red alert system's rapid troop-spawning model, Colonial Fleets quickly took shape.
As Wang Haoyu reviewed the fleet, a satisfied expression appeared on his face. The intelligent AI civilization had begun to take shape, with each colonial ship equipped with an intelligent AI Commander, capable of achieving the most efficient operation with the fewest troops. A standard Colonial Fleet consisted of a hundred warships, and they reactivated the ** system that had been previously abandoned.
Compared to traditional main fleets, Colonial Fleets would consume an astonishing amount of energy if engaged in space artillery battles. The return of the ** system was timely; after equipping an appropriate amount of **, the proportion of energy weapons and laser weapons significantly decreased. But this did not mean a weakening of combat power—with the same hundred-ship scale, a Colonial Fleet could fully annihilate an enemy Kreegen Empire fleet with less than 20% casualties in a head-on confrontation, an exchange ratio considered excellent on the cosmic battlefield.
Based on this, Wang Haoyu deployed hundreds of colonial ships to five affiliated colonial Planets. He divided the colonies into a ** system:
Basic-level resource Planets were only garrisoned by a dozen or so warships; intermediate Planets like Muteng Star and Sandstone Planet, with civilizations that had not yet broken through their planetary surface, deployed dozens to a hundred ships; the highest-level interstellar civilizations like Esia Homeworld were stationed with three hundred to five hundred warships forming a defense network.
Roughly estimated, Wang Haoyu released about one to two thousand colonial ships this time.
In addition to this batch of active colonial ships, he was continuously expanding the size of the Colonial Fleet. At the same time, new giant warships had entered the testing phase—any warship that earned the title "giant" possessed overwhelming combat power. However, as of now, Wang Haoyu had not yet carried out Ship Girl modifications on these types of giant warships.
Resource extraction has always been Wang Haoyu's priority.
"Accumulated for so long..."
"It's time for a new round of check-ins, isn't it?"
Looking at the check-in count accumulated over several months, Wang Haoyu rubbed his hands, ready to activate the system.
"System, check in immediately!"
After all the affairs on Red Alert Planet were settled, the now-idle Wang Haoyu initiated a new check-in process. Various technological developments were now on track, and the system was becoming increasingly refined.
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Wang Haoyu initiated the check-in procedure:
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for acquiring Nano Core Technology Tree x1!"
Within his mental domain, a brand new Technology Tree stood tall. Facing this unfamiliar concept, Wang Haoyu was slightly confused—Nano Core technology was completely beyond his cognitive scope.
"Let's analyze it first."
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After an initial review, Wang Haoyu determined that the technology belonged to the enhancement type and was unlikely to cause a qualitative breakthrough.
The application of the nano-core required specialized personnel, and after much consideration, he decided to output the technical blueprint through the void engine, and, following the previous handling methods for space capsules and is mecha technology, transfer the entire system to Academy City.
"Continue the sign-in test."
When Wang Haoyu received the nano-core, his heart was calm.
Unless it was technology that could be used for interstellar combat, or something that could elevate his personal strength to a Star-destroying Level, the combat power of surface civilizations was merely icing on the cake for him.
"System, continue to sign in!"
Wang Haoyu casually set aside the nano-core technology and issued the command again. The monthly sign-in system then activated.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Mechanist Class Legacy!"
As soon as the system prompt sounded, Wang Haoyu's expression became subtle. He clicked to view the legacy content: design blueprints, mechanical skills, an endless mechanical army... A vast amount of knowledge instantly flooded his mind.
"Isn't this the mechanical torrent, one of the three major legion factions from novels in my previous life?"
Looking at this legacy, Wang Haoyu was speechless for a moment. The Mechanist is an alternative path, similar to the cultivation system in the Super God Universe.
The class is divided into three main directions: Virtual Mechanist, Mecha Warrior, and Mechanical Architect.
"Three categories? Three categories my foot!"
The more he studied, the more Wang Haoyu felt this system was familiar. It was exactly like the big shot who 'harvested leeks' in a certain mechanical-flow novel he had read.
"This is truly..."
Wang Haoyu stared at the legacy data with a strange expression.
He had already built Magic City to disseminate the magic knowledge he had mastered. Thanks to special buildings like the City Hall, the city attracted many aspiring citizens. Several of the best had already reached Quasi-Star-Destroying Level combat power.
Wang Haoyu had supplied a large amount of technology to the Magic Library; almost all magic, except for forbidden spells capable of destroying galaxies, had been recorded.
Now there's another Mechanist legacy... "Fortunately, this legacy can continue to be spread. If it stayed with me, it would truly be a waste."
Wang Haoyu pouted, and with a flash of his figure, he arrived at Academy City.
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Zhang Ya and Zhang Yu respectively manage Umbrella World and Red Alert Planet. The highest person in charge of Red Alert Planet is Zhang Yu.
Upon arriving at Academy City, Wang Haoyu communicated briefly with Zhang Yu. They designated an area within the city as Wang Haoyu's Mechanist Academy.
Wang Haoyu was very interested in the Mechanist class. He believed that the combination of Virtual Mechanists and newly emerging intelligent AIs would significantly enhance the Umbrella Army's capabilities in network offense and defense.
Solely relying on intelligent AIs would lead to the awkward situation of strong defense but weak offense.
"The virtual technology of the Super God Universe leans towards void exploration, while Virtual Mechanists carve out a different path, combining with intelligent AIs for development," Wang Haoyumuttered to himself as he uploaded the Virtual Mechanist data to the academy library.
In addition to Virtual Mechanists, Wang Haoyu also valued Mecha Warriors and Mechanical Architects. Virtual Mechanists are responsible for fleet information warfare, while Mecha Warriors are heavy assault units—equipped with energy cannons, electromagnetic railguns, and nuclear backpacks, they are essentially the technological version of berserkers.
Building Quasi-Star-Destroying Level Mecha Warriors only requires resources and equipment. If he modified espers, Wang Haoyu could mass-produce thousands of these Terminators.
Mechanical Architects are even more unreasonable existences; they can quickly build mechanical legions. While they might be insufficient in solo combat, a mechanical torrent is enough to crush everything.
Wang Haoyu believed that both the Skynet and v.i.k.i. systems could perfectly integrate with the Mechanist system.
Wang Haoyu was full of anticipation for this group of mechanical Technicians.
In his mind, there were vast amounts of blueprints and techniques related to mechanical manufacturing. There were over three thousand designs capable of destroying Planets alone.
Once this technical team reaches a certain scale, a specialized agency will also be established for the research and development of new mechanical soldiers.
Just imagining it is exhilarating!
Currently, Wang Haoyu has established a complete industrial system.
After years of development, this system has fully matured.
As long as there are blueprints, no matter how many mechanical soldiers are needed, production can begin immediately.
"Perhaps the Skynet system and v.i.k.i. system could be integrated into the Mechanist system."
"The v.i.k.i. system is suitable for civilian auxiliary robots, but it would be a pity for the Skynet system to only serve as an auxiliary."
Wang Wei smacked his lips, muttering with a hint of regret.
As he was inputting the Mechanist technical data into the academy database, a charming call suddenly came from behind him.
"Xiao Weiwei~"
"So you're here!"
This voice instantly gave Wang Haoyu a headache.
"How did she find me?"
Wang Haoyu wasn't averse to Shionogizono Tabane's lively personality.
But she always seemed to eye him like a predator, which was truly overwhelming.
During these days on Red Alert Planet,
Shionogizono Tabane was like a hungry wolf, constantly searching for Wang Haoyu's whereabouts.
This sense of pressure made him somewhat uncomfortable.
If it were mutual affection, progressing gradually would be wonderful.
Why did she always want to "devour him whole" directly?
"Cough... Xiao Shu, what a coincidence."
Wang Haoyu awkwardly turned around, pausing his action of transferring data to the library.
The immediate priority was to deal with this overly enthusiastic woman.
"If you keep this up, I'll really be heartbroken!"
"Wuwu~"
Even with her eccentric personality, for a woman as unpredictable as Shionogizono Tabane,
Acting cute and childish was simply second nature!
"Hey... who said I disliked you?"
"Also, can you stop meowing? Be careful, or I'll hit you!"
Wang Haoyu's mouth twitched, and he felt completely ill at ease.
A pretty girl acting coquettishly should be a pleasant sight.
Especially a girl as stunningly beautiful as Shionogizono Tabane, dressed in a light pink dress, with a pair of snow-white mechanical rabbit ears tinged with light crimson on her head.
It was simply too cute to be allowed.
Who could resist that!
No. If this continues, I really can't take it.
Wang Haoyu decided to stop her meowing immediately.
Otherwise, he might be devoured whole by her in the library.
If he were "eaten" here, Wang Haoyu would become the legendary joke of Academy City.
"Hmm... Xiao Weiwei doesn't like me like this?"
Shionogizono Tabane pouted, pressing her hands against the corners of her eyes, looking as if she was about to cry at any moment.
If it were anyone else in this posture, they would have long since bowed their head in apology.
But with Wang Haoyu?
Heh, meat-eating animal Shionogizono Tabane, you're thinking too much.
I'm always the one who eats people; how could anyone eat me!
Want to devour me? No way!
Wang Haoyu, with his unyielding pride, resolutely declared that he would never be eaten by Shionogizono Tabane.
"How could I not like you?"
"It's just that you... sigh!"
Seeing her teary-eyed, Wang Haoyu ultimately felt a little soft-hearted.
"Hey, Xiao Weiwei, I have something good here, want to see it?"
A hint of cunning flashed in Shionogizono Tabane's eyes as she beckoned to Wang Haoyu with her finger.
"What good thing?"
Although he had a bad feeling, Wang Haoyu still followed her deeper into the Mechanist Library.
"Guess~ I have a 'Katyusha' here, want to hear it?"
With a mischievous look in her eyes, Shionogizono Tabane pulled out a disc.
The moment he saw the content, cold sweat immediately poured down Wang Haoyu's forehead.
This woman... "You... you actually..."
Wang Haoyu's face darkened, and he glared sharply at Shionogizono Tabane, questioning in a low voice, "You installed a monitor in my room?"
He simply couldn't believe that this audacious person had actually secretly filmed him sleeping, and he hadn't noticed at all.
Thinking of this, Wang Haoyu secretly regretted it. He had indeed been too lax. Whether it was the warship, Red Alert Planet, or the Villa on Blue Star, these were all his territories, making him lower his guard.
"Hehe, Xiao Weiwei," Shionogizono Tabane lightly hopped onto the table, her pink and white wrapped legs gently swinging in the air, "Shall we sing 'Katyusha' together?"
Seeing her triumphant look, Wang Haoyu frowned slightly. This girl was too arrogant!
"What if I say no?" Wang Haoyu picked up the disc, then sneeringly placed his hands on Shionogizono Tabane's shoulders. This girl had really become too presumptuous lately.
"Then I'll share your sleeping posture with all the pretty sisters!" Shionogizono Tabane retorted fearlessly, also placing her hands on his shoulders. "So, hurry up and sing, Xiao Weiwei!" She blinked, revealing a sly smile.
After a moment of silence, Wang Haoyu said seriously, "I can't sing."
"What?" Shionogizono Tabane widened her eyes, as if she had heard something incredible. "You really can't sing?"
She looked at Wang Haoyu in disbelief. After all, Umbrella had so many excellent girls, and he actually said he couldn't sing? Although she herself was trying to sing for the first time, if even Wang Haoyuwas a novice... Oh no.
This is trouble!
"What are you spacing out for?"
Noticing that Shionogizono Tabane was lost in thought, Wang Haoyu gently touched her arm.
At this moment, the two stood very close, their movements having a certain tacit agreement of a synchronized dance.
"Nothing, since you can't sing, neither can I."
"But, I can teach you!"
She took a deep breath, suddenly putting on a serious expression.
Before Wang Haoyu could respond, Shionogizono Tabane was already clapping her hands to the beat.
"Ready—go! Katyusha stood on..."
A harsh singing voice suddenly erupted.
The previously quiet Mechanist Library was instantly filled with the off-key "Katyusha," accompanied by their impromptu swan dance moves, creating a scene that was both absurd and comical.
The song ended.
Wang Haoyu suddenly felt a bit of regret—he had actually, by some strange impulse, cooperated with her.
Sure enough, he couldn't escape the 'truth-scent'定律... "Let's discuss something." He stared at Shionogizono Tabane, who was sprawled on the table, exhausted. "Today's incident... can it be kept a secret?"
"If the people in the academy find out I was singing and dancing here, it would be too embarrassing..."
Shionogizono Tabane, slumped on the table like a salted fish, merely waved her hand lazily at his words.
"Don't worry—" she drew out the sound, "I definitely won't tell anyone."
After all, she was the one who suggested dancing.
Although the swan dance moves were simple, it was still quite tiring to finish.
Thinking of this, she suddenly narrowed her eyes and smiled.
She was the first person to make Wang Haoyu drop his guard and fool around with her... What a gain!
"Let's go, I'll take you back."
Seeing that Shionogizono Tabane was too lazy to even move a finger, Wang Haoyu simply bent down and scooped her up in a bridal carry.
The girl obediently snuggled in his arms, her cheek pressed against his chest, her lips unconsciously curving upwards.
This feeling of security... it's wonderful.
"Here."
Halfway there, Wang Haoyu suddenly took out a faintly glowing crystal core.
"This is?"
Shionogizono Tabane instantly perked up—anything Wang Haoyu took out was always extraordinary.
"nano-core," he briefly explained. "It stores the complete data for this technology."
"If you want to research it, take it and study it; if not, just throw it to Zhang Yu and the others to arrange!" Wang Haoyu casually ruffled Shionogizono Tabane's head.
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"Who's going to give it to someone else!" The girl with messy hair giggled, clutching the Nano-Coretightly to her chest. "This is my treasure!"
Wang Haoyu stared at the mechanical rabbit ears dangling on her head: "What's the deal with these metallic ears?"
"These are 'Weiwei Detectors'!" The girl poked her hairband, her eyes sparkling. "They're specifically for catching Little Weiwei's signals!"
"...Whatever makes you happy." Wang Haoyu's eyebrow twitched.
Sighing, he ruffled her hair again and was about to head for the door when Wang Haoyu suddenly paused: "Oh right, if you're just dancing, why record it?"
The moment the door closed, Shionogizono Tabane had already pounced on the holographic screen, her ten fingers flying across the keyboard: "Hehe, the duet video needs careful editing~"
As the salty sea breeze swept into the Naval Base, Wang Haoyu was gazing at the Ship Coremanufacturing machine. Fluorescent blue data streams reflected on his face, and resource lists ranging from hundreds of millions to tens of billions scrolled across his retina. If this standard were applied—the number of Ship Girls who could ultimately stand on this deck would probably not exceed three digits.
In the end, Wang Haoyu successfully recruited only over five hundred Ship Girls.
For a surface civilization, this fleet was already a considerable fighting force.
However, to Wang Haoyu, who aspired to become a top power in the Marvel Universe, a mere five hundred Ship Girls was far too few. Even with the introduction of Super God Universe's battleshiptechnology, allowing destroyer Ship Girls to control large battleships, the scale was still insufficient.
As a severe resource hoarder, insufficient military strength always made him anxious.
"Perhaps I should try this method?"
After a moment of thought, Wang Haoyu splurged tens of millions of resource units into the construction system. With a huge roar, an unusual Ship Core was produced.
Unlike common light blue cores, this core was pitch black, dotted with silver specks, exuding an eerie aura.
Despite his doubts, Wang Haoyu activated the core. As the activation program ran, a pale-skinned, black-haired girl in a dark military uniform gradually materialized. Her pale skin and the crimson flames flickering in her eyes reminded Wang Haoyu of the Deep Sea faction in the Ship Girl World—enemy ships primarily colored black, silver, and red.
"Are you... my Commander?"
The girl stumbled weakly a few steps, her voice a mere whisper. Wang Haoyu quickly helped her to a seat.
"I am your Commander, Wang Haoyu. Are you alright?"
Upon receiving confirmation, the girl stood at attention and saluted: "Deep Sea Fleet Southern Detachment, unnamed battleship, designation GAL358, reporting to Commander!"
This Ship Girl gave Wang Haoyu a solemn military salute.
"It's really a Deep Sea battleship?"
Wang Haoyu stared at the girl before him, somewhat dazed.
He actually managed to build a Deep Sea battleship?
This Naval Base is quite powerful!
Wang Haoyu's gaze shifted back and forth between the Deep Sea battleship and the core manufacturing equipment, his heart stirring.
Since I can produce Deep Sea battleship cores, does that mean in the future I'll have to command both Azur Lane Ship Girls and Deep Sea Ship Girls?
"I feel like Admiral is thinking some strange things."
Despite her somewhat naive demeanor, this Deep Sea battleship girl keenly sensed the unusual look in Wang Haoyu's eyes.
Wang Haoyu couldn't help but chuckle at her words.
After laughing, he again turned his gaze to the Deep Sea battleship before him.
Comparing her to the Azur Lane Ship Girls he had previously recruited, Wang Haoyu secretly analyzed:
In the Ship Girl World's setting, Azur Lane Ship Girls possess complete human personality traits.
Whereas these Deep Sea Ship Girls are prototypes of rampaging battleships that exist as cannon fodder. Although they have developed sentience, they still retain a certain clumsiness.
Just like the mechanical life forms initially cultivated by the Intelligent Angel Civilization.
"Let me ask you a question—can you control the battleships piloted by Azur Lane Ship Girls?"
After a moment of thought, Wang Haoyu directly asked the Deep Sea Ship Girl.
The third type of battleship was the Colonial Fleet Wang Haoyu had previously assembled, vast in number like an ant colony, but usually not participating in combat. The "670" fleet was only responsible for the development and management of nearby Planets!
"No problem! But..."
"But Admiral, if our opponents are Azur Lane Ship Girls, we Deep Sea Ship Girls might not be able to defeat them..."
After saying this, the straightforward Deep Sea Ship Girl looked at Wang Haoyu with watery, pitiful eyes, as if begging him not to abandon them.
"Don't worry, I won't abandon you!" Wang Haoyu gently ruffled her small head. "I just want to confirm if you can control those battleships."
"Moreover, in my plan, you Deep Sea Ship Girls are placed in the second echelon!"
The Little Fellow's thoughts were obvious—she was simply afraid of being abandoned.
"Second echelon? Is Admiral sending us on an expedition?" She suddenly looked distraught. "Although we can't beat Azur Lane Ship Girls, we still have combat power! We don't want to go on an expedition!"
This little simpleton clearly misunderstood. In the Ship Girl World, expeditions are usually undertaken by destroyers or light cruisers, ships that are easily sunk on the front lines, and are only assigned to combat if they are exceptionally good.
At this moment, tragic images probably flashed through her mind: being dispatched to collect resources to support the main fleet. If those Deep Sea main battleships knew she hadn't secured a combat position, they'd surely skin her alive!
"What are you thinking?" Wang Haoyu, both annoyed and amused, ruffled her hair again. "The second echelon isn't an expeditionary force! I don't need you to go on expeditions here at all."
"They don't even want us for expeditions... Are we going to be completely abandoned? Wuwuwu..."
As if the sky had lost its color, the Deep Sea Ship Girl curled up weakly and began to sob.
Wang Haoyu was least adept at dealing with such simple-minded girls. She didn't explain herself clearly, making it seem as if he had bullied them.
"Calm down, calm down! You misunderstood me." Wang Haoyu knelt on one knee before the Deep Sea Ship Girl, wiping away her tears with his fingertip, his expression unusually serious: "Can you please let me finish speaking first?"
"Mm..." The Ship Girl stopped whimpering, raising her swollen, tear-filled eyes to look at him, looking as if she would burst into tears again if she didn't get a satisfactory answer.
"First, answer me, is your number of Deep Sea Ship Girls particularly vast?" Wang Haoyu cleverly guided the conversation with a question.
"Yes, so many we can't count them all." The Ship Girl tilted her head and replied.
Wang Haoyu rubbed his temple helplessly and continued to ask: "Then, is the sea area controlled by the Deep Sea particularly vast?"
"It's super big! Last time the Southern Flagship went to find the Northern Flagship, she sailed for a really, really long time." The Ship Girl gestured earnestly.
Hearing this, Wang Haoyu felt a little relieved and smiled, saying: "Since that's the case, do you need many comrades to guard various defense zones?"
"Yes! I used to be responsible for a very large sea area." At this point, the Ship Girl suddenly clenched her fists in annoyance: "I hate those Azur Lane Ship Girls the most. We didn't provoke them, but they always attack us, causing many of our sisters to sink..."
"Why do they always attack us? We Deep Sea Ship Girls also need to survive!"
"See, hasn't it been resolved now?"
"Although Admiral's current territory isn't large, it needs you to guard it."
"When the territory expands in the future, these areas will depend on you to defend against foreign enemies."
"This is Admiral's reserve force!"
Wang Haoyu said, gently stroking the head of the little Deep Sea Ship Girl.
What a silly and adorable Little Fellow!
"Admiral means... you want us to continue guarding the territory?"
The Deep Sea Ship Girl looked up and asked. For her, guarding was the same no matter where. Guarding the sea area in the Ship Girl World was guarding, and guarding the territory for Admiral here was also guarding.
"That's right, from now on, the important task of guarding the home will be entrusted to you."
Wang Haoyu explained with a smile.
"Then... Admiral must promise not to let those Azur Lane Ship Girls seize our territory, otherwise I'll get angry!"
Feeling Wang Haoyu's favoritism, the Deep Sea Ship Girl timidly suggested.
In the eyes of these simple Deep Sea Ship Girls, those Azur Lane Ship Girls who seize territory are the most detestable! They always want to grab territory and sink their sisters.
Perhaps it was innocence, perhaps it was straightforwardness, they didn't understand hatred, only that Azur Lane Ship Girls loved to grab territory the most.
"Don't worry! In the future, Azur Lane Ship Girls will cooperate with you."
"They are responsible for opening up new territories, and once occupied, they will belong to us."
"At that time, you Deep Sea Ship Girls will be needed to assist in guarding!"
Wang Haoyu ruffled her little head again. Once the mindset changed, the problem naturally resolved itself.
"Mhm! This way, Lord can also help Admiral expand territory!"
"We Deep Sea Ship Girls have super, super many!"
"And Lord and her comrades are super, super strong!"
"They will definitely help Admiral conquer a vast territory!"
"The mission of the Deep Sea Ship Girls is to assist My Lord in guarding this sea area!"
She waved her arms, her expression innocently clumsy.
Wang Haoyu almost burst out laughing watching her.
But he held back.
Isn't she just adorable?
Only these innocent Little Fellows could describe an invasion so naively and charmingly!
"Alright, when I recruit your Lord, I'll definitely have her help me conquer an even larger territory!"
He said, stroking the Deep Sea Ship Girl's small head.
"Mhm! Lord is super amazing, she'll definitely conquer a super vast sea area for Admiral!"
The Deep Sea Ship Girl stood up, following closely behind Wang Haoyu.
Although Wang Haoyu promised that Azur Lane Ship Girls would no longer contend with them for territory, she still harbored vigilance towards those "cunning fellows."
Hmph!
"Admiral, what are you going to do next?"
Seeing Wang Haoyu walk towards the Ship Core control console again, she tilted her head and asked curiously.
"Of course, recruit more Deep Sea Ship Girls!"
Wang Haoyu replied with a smile, pouring a large amount of resources into the equipment.
The Deep Sea Ship Girl clutched his sleeve blankly.
New companions?
I wonder if Lord can be summoned this time?
"You don't have a name, do you?"
Wang Haoyu, who was pouring resources, suddenly asked.
"Huh? A name? What's that?"
She blinked, her face full of confusion.
"A name is a form of address! For example, your Southern Flagship, her name is Southern."
Wang Haoyu turned around and gently stroked her hair as he explained.
"Oh, I see... But my name is 'Deep Sea Ship Girl - Unnamed battleship Number...'"
She reported a string of cold ship numbers with a straight face.
The naive girl mistook this mechanical code for her name.
"Stop, not that, not that kind of number!"
Wang Haoyu rubbed his brow in distress.
A Ship Girl without a name... Unlike those red alert soldiers, Ship Girls are beings with independent personalities!
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The soldiers under Wang Haoyu all had their own unique names.
Within Umbrella, any combat unit with independent consciousness would have an exclusive name.
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The names Zhang Ya and Zhang Yu were originally just casual codenames given by Wang Haoyu. He later discovered that these two Customized Female Soldiers already had their birth names, but they did not reject the new names bestowed by their Commander.
Within the Umbrella system, every Transformer names itself upon creation. If they encounter difficulty naming themselves, they can also apply for naming assistance.
In contrast, Deep Sea Ship Girls, despite possessing basic intelligence, only have cold serial numbers. This difference is truly regrettable.
"A serial number isn't a name? Then what does it represent?"
The Deep Sea Ship Girl, dressed in a black military uniform with snow-white hair and red eyes, showed a confused expression.
"How about I give you a name... How about Ink Jade?"
Gazing at her pure eyes, this image suddenly appeared in Wang Haoyu's mind—beneath a profound, ink-like exterior lies a soul as clear as jade.
"Ink Jade... Is this my name?"
An unprecedented warmth spread within her Core Chamber, like the joy of receiving commendation from the Flagship.
"That's right, this is your name. Once your comrades awaken, you will be responsible for teaching them the importance of naming."
Watching the liquid alloy continuously injected into the Resource Bay, Wang Haoyu calmly waved his hand, signaling to continue feeding the materials. Eventually, thousands of Deep Sea Cores piled up into a small mountain inside the Construction Bay.
"It looks like a dedicated Ship Girl Academy will have to be established."
Looking at this "Core Mountain," Wang Haoyu suddenly realized an oversight—these pure, blank-slate warriors required systematic guidance. If left unchecked, this nascent fleet might descend into chaos.
"Academy? What kind of facility is that?"
Ink Jade tilted her head to ask, the curve of her hanging hair showing earnest naivety. She possessed a constant purity of seeking knowledge.
"It is a special Base that teaches you to understand the World, master combat skills, and coordinate operations with the Captain."
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Without delving further into those esoteric topics, Wang Haoyu simply explained.
"I don't understand!"
Ink Jade gently shook her head, confusion apparent in her eyes. Everything the Admiral said was too profound; she truly struggled to comprehend it.
Although she couldn't fully grasp the meaning of the Admiral's words, Ink Jade firmly believed that everything the Admiral did was for their benefit.
It was with this belief.
Ink Jade's trust in Wang Haoyu reached an absolute level.
However, Wang Haoyu pondered internally: judging by Ink Jade's previous reaction, these Deep Sea Ship Girls seem to have an instinctive resistance towards Azur Lane Ship Girls.
If they could be placed in the same academy, it would accelerate the growth of the Deep Sea Ship Girls. Alas... Wang Haoyu couldn't help but sigh; he increasingly felt the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders.
Possessing these forces certainly did not mean he could let them run wild.
On the contrary, they required proper control and meticulous planning. He also had to constantly guard against potential factional disputes that might arise between different power systems.
It was truly a headache.
Only now did Wang Haoyu truly realize how difficult it was to establish and manage a massive organization without capable assistants.
"It seems only a compromise will work."
Wang Haoyu mused: "Place the Deep Sea Ship Girls and the Azur Lane Ship Girls in the same area, but manage them using separate academies."
"Hmm... and design some interactive sessions to promote communication."
Besides this, he couldn't think of a better solution.
This reminded him of the soldiers in the red alert system: the Sifula Soldiers recruited from the Polar Bear Faction always carried a degree of hostility towards Allies soldiers.
Although both sides could cooperate in battle, competition and antagonism always existed between them.
The situation for personnel from the Yuri Faction and the Rising Sun Faction was even more awkward. Once they appeared, they would be simultaneously rejected by both the Polar Bear and Allies Factions.
This result surprisingly prompted these two sides to form a secret alliance.
Pity those officers and soldiers from the Co-Brilliance Faction and the Divine Land Faction.
They had to both lead charges into battle and painstakingly mediate conflicts between all parties.
This kind of factional antagonism was more like regional stereotypes.
They disliked each other and always wanted to show the other side a thing or two.
Yet, when they truly arrived on the battlefield, they were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the other.
Facing this subtle contradiction, Wang Haoyu ultimately chose to let go. He handed full authority over to the Commanders of Co-Brilliance and Divine Land to coordinate the handling.
After all, someone needed to play the Peacemaker!
The Ship Girl system needs balanced development; the key is to maintain a state where Azur Lane Ship Girls and Deep Sea Ship Girls are both connected and separate.
After long deliberation, Wang Haoyu took the Ship Core and Ink Jade to find Zhang Yu. When Zhang Yu, whose hairline had clearly receded, saw Wang Haoyu, a look of helplessness crossed his eyes. It was this superior who had pushed all the work onto him, causing his once thick hair to thin out.
Although he complained internally about the heavy workload, Zhang Yu seriously completed the task Wang Haoyu assigned. "Build a new academy next to the Ship Girl Academy, rename the original academy the Azur Lane Ship Girl Academy, and name the new academy the Deep Sea Ship Girl Academy." Wang Haoyu decided to name them separately to avoid confusion.
Zhang Yu immediately mobilized manpower and built the new academy in just three hours. Wang Haoyu could have directly mobilized Umbrella's resources, but considering Zhang Yu's workflow, he chose to coordinate through him.
Wang Haoyu brought Ink Jade to the newly built Deep Sea Ship Girl Academy and activated nearly a thousand Ship Cores. Currently, these Ship Girls are not suitable for patrol missions because the supporting warships are still in the testing phase; only the Colonial Fleet has completed its expansion.
"Ink Jade, they will be your Instructors from now on." Wang Haoyu formally announced.
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Thousands of Deep Sea Ship Girls stood densely packed before him, a dark mass. Wang Haoyuscanned these figures, then looked at the team of Teachers Zhang Yu had mobilized from nearby schools and the rows of N-Series Auxiliary Robots. He pointed his finger, specifically indicating the Instructors.
This group of Teachers was carefully selected by Zhang Yu from the citizens of the City Hall. Although there were only about a hundred of them, they were tasked with the heavy responsibility of teaching the Deep Sea Ship Girls cultural knowledge and daily life skills.
"Mhm!"
Ink Jade and the other Deep Sea Ship Girls obediently nodded in agreement, even though they perceived that the Teachers' strength was lacking. Since the Admiral instructed them to obey the teaching, they would follow diligently. However, the unfamiliar concept of "studying hard" left them feeling lost.
Even so, the collective trust of the Deep Sea Ship Girls in Wang Haoyu far surpassed their loyalty to the Fleet Flagship. Seeing that the Admiral had finished giving instructions and was preparing to leave, Ink Jade suddenly stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve: "Where is the Admiral going?"
"You must listen to the Teachers." Under the gaze of nearly a thousand pairs of eyes, Wang Haoyugently stroked Ink Jade's head. This intimate gesture drew envious looks from the other Ship Girls. He introduced Ink Jade to the Chief beside him: "I appreciate your effort."
"You exaggerate, Chief." The person from the City Hall respectfully replied, leading Ink Jade toward the Deep Sea Ship Girl Academy. The remaining Teachers also led their respective groups of Ship Girls into the campus.
In front of the academy flagpole, the Vice Dean announced loudly: "You will become the most elite Ship Girl unit of the Umbrella Navy. Since you have not yet been named, each Homeroom Teacher will bestow an exclusive name upon every student!" After the classes were divided, the Teachers led their respective students into the classrooms.
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Naming became the primary course for the Deep Sea Ship Girls after entering the academy.
"The subsequent procedures... seem not to require much intervention from me?"
"This Red Alert Planet..."
After careful consideration, Wang Haoyu realized that most matters had been handled appropriately.
The Smart AI Civilization has now mastered the ability to independently cultivate new types of AI. The entire civilization is settled on the same continent as the Intelligent Angel Civilization. Meanwhile, the Angel Monitoring Team inside the Star Shattering Passage Spaceport continues to monitor those forces capable of planetary destruction.
The military expansion plan of the Red Alert Planet continues to advance. The Colonial Fleet is gradually expanding its territory according to the established plan. The only remaining uncertainty is when the Main Fleet, Exploration Fleet, Garrison Fleet, and Patrol Fleet will finally be formed.
Thinking of this, Wang Haoyu himself felt a bit confused. The Warship Research and Development Department is intensively conducting various tests based on combat data. Meanwhile, the Polar Bear, Allies, Rising Sun, and Yuri Factions are all fully pushing technological research and development. Notably, the Yuri Faction is still militarily expanding while improving its technology, whereas the other factions mainly focus on technological breakthroughs.
Those colonized Planets are basically under the influence of the Improved Yuri X Mind Control. In time, the indigenous inhabitants of these Planets will all be utilized by Wang Haoyu.
"It's time to return to Blue Star." Thinking of his long absence from home, Wang Haoyu felt a slight discomfort. After a long work cycle, he could finally arrange a vacation for himself.
He casually opened the Space Portal leading to Blue Star. Standing in the Villa, this familiar yet strange environment plunged him into contemplation—the time he had spent in the Marvel Universe was already considerable.
There was still a gap before reaching the goal of establishing a force capable of countering Thanos, and many areas still needed improvement.
Wang Haoyu pursed his lips slightly and headed straight for the Umbrella Tower. When he arrived at the Commercial Street in front of the tower aboard the thunderstorm aircraft, the prosperous scene before him showed his surprise—all the original company buildings along the street had been reacquired and integrated.
The acquirers had all replaced the signs with brand new ones.
To outsiders, they were just ordinary company logos.
But Wang Haoyu knew very well—standing behind these signs were those thirty-plus power holders.
This was an alternative way to approach Umbrella.
Look at these names: Tobacco Group, Construction Group, Group, Energy Group... Unbelievable!
These standardized group names left Wang Haoyu without the energy to even complain.
"Boss!"
When Wang Haoyu piloted the thunderstorm and stopped in front of the building entrance.
Several Security Personnel on guard immediately saluted respectfully.
The Smart Sports Car automatically drove toward its exclusive parking spot.
"Has everyone arrived?"
Wang Haoyu took off his sunglasses and smiled.
"Reporting, Boss, everyone is here!"
The Security Captain clearly remembered the personnel Wang Haoyu had instructed him to contact.
"Very good."
Looking at the corporate high-rises outside the window, Wang Haoyu's mouth curved into a slight smile.
This invitation would be his first formal meeting with the power holders of Blue Star.
At this moment, those leaders had secretly arrived at the Umbrella Tower.
Wang Haoyu could sense countless armed forces lurking in every commercial building nearby.
But Umbrella would never shrink back from such displays.
"What are you all busy with?"
Wang Haoyu sent a message in the Avengers exclusive channel.
"Doing scientific research!"
"Catching bad guys!"
"Chasing fugitives!"
"Shopping!"
"Helping carry bags!"
Receiving these replies, three black lines appeared on Wang Haoyu's forehead.
These guys really are... "I scheduled a meeting with those leaders, do you want to come watch the show?"
Suppressing the urge to punch someone, Wang Haoyu extended the invitation.
"Busy, not going!"
"Busy, not going!"
"Busy, not going!"
(The same sentence structure was looped and copied)
Seeing this group of people replying mechanically to Wang Haoyu, like a broken recorder.
Wang Haoyu immediately cut off the boring conversation!
"Are you broken phonographs? Damn it, that's enough!"