The Seventh Base

Chapter 774: Chapter 123 Too Cautious

King Richard was well aware that Xu Mo had a girlfriend.

“Xu Mo, you are a smart man, and you should also understand Elizabeth. Her nature is cold and proud. I have introduced her to many outstanding young men before, but she was not interested in any of them. However, she is willing to do these things for you. You should understand what that means, shouldn’t you?”

King Richard continued, “The fact that Elizabeth is willing to do this for you shows her feelings. Moreover, considering her status, appearance, and the assistance she can provide you, aren’t these enough?”

Xu Mo understood. Clearly, King Richard wanted him to break up with Zero and choose Elizabeth.

“What’s past is past. Lucas Star doesn’t have so many decaying traditions. You just need to start over,” King Richard continued. For him to speak to Xu Mo in such a manner, as a king, was not an easy task, especially since Xu Mo had previously offended him.

First, King Richard considered it for Elizabeth’s sake, which could prevent sibling conflicts and secure a good future for her. Secondly, it was for Xu Mo’s capabilities, as well as the potential aid from the Blue Star Energy Technology Group. Although the group didn’t mean much to Lucas Star at the moment, it might provide some support in the future, the extent of which was still unknown.

“Your Majesty, I understand what you mean. Elizabeth is indeed excellent, but if I betray my girlfriend for Elizabeth this time, might I face the same choice again in the future?” Xu Mo said to King Richard.

He really had no choice. He had to refuse, no matter from which perspective. Although there were no personal grievances between him and King Richard, the conflicts involving Prince Charlie, Field, and that Major General were irreconcilable.

Abandon Zero?

Xu Mo dared not even think about it.

“Xu Mo, I have already given you a lot of face,” King Richard said upon hearing Xu Mo’s repeated refusals. Although Xu Mo had his reasons, a refusal was still a refusal. He only looked at the outcome.

Xu Mo stopped in his tracks and bowed deeply, saying, “Your Majesty, please forgive me.”

King Richard looked at him; he had indeed given Xu Mo a lot of face by inviting him twice, even under strained conditions, still wanting to make him his son-in-law.

Yet, he was refused again.

Seeing Xu Mo bow his head, King Richard continued to walk forward, saying, “What is your ambition?”

“I’ve mentioned before, I don’t have much ambition,” Xu Mo replied.

“No much ambition and yet you aim to build a Technology Empire?” King Richard said sarcastically.

“If a person doesn’t move forward, it is hard to obtain true freedom,” Xu Mo replied. Now, being here, he wasn’t free, which is why he had to keep moving forward, reach higher grounds, where he could choose his own life and live as he pleases.

“There is truth in that,” King Richard said with a smile, “Then I wish you achieve true freedom.”

As King Richard said this, he quickened his pace toward the golden palace. Elizabeth, witnessing his figure walking past her, showed slight changes in her expression. Clearly, their conversation was not pleasant, and her father was not happy.

Although she didn’t know what the two had discussed.

Xu Mo also walked toward her and gave Elizabeth a bitter smile, saying, “Elizabeth, I’m sorry.”

“Why apologize?” Elizabeth didn’t understand.

“I can’t agree to His Majesty’s request,” Xu Mo replied. Elizabeth didn’t say much, only, “It was to be expected. Let me take you back.”

“Alright,” Xu Mo nodded.

……

The holidays were approaching, and students from Lucas University gradually began leaving the school.

Xu Mo received news that the Warship from Canaan Star had arrived at the Byron Star base, accepted by Qiu Yuan. Technicians were training the military personnel of Steel Dome City, selecting the most talented individuals to operate the warship.

The quality of the soldiers was unquestionable. However, in the future, there would likely be a need to further increase efforts in talent training.

Currently, the Blue Star Energy Technology Group already possessed five large warships.

Meanwhile, other significant news came from outside. The Mandala United Kingdom had started a formal assault. Some smaller planets in the Star System Alliance were unable to resist the large forces and could only request help from the Star System Alliance, which was initially why it was established.

When Mandala Star invaded, they looted supplies locally, causing heavy losses to the invaded planets. Interstellar wars were expensive, costing both money and resources. In such invading wars, only plundering could compensate for losses and provide necessary supplies.

The news caused a stir in the Star System Alliance. The Mandala United Kingdom had actually initiated war, making many planets feel insecure and hastily seek help from the Star System Alliance Headquarters, demanding the immediate formation of an alliance army to resist the invasion by the Mandala United Kingdom.

Lucas Star convened another virtual meeting of the Star System Alliance to devise a series of response measures, while simultaneously contacting the Mandala Star United Kingdom, harshly denouncing the war activities and demanding negotiations.

This war taking place within the star system seemed very distant to Xu Mo, but he still felt the atmosphere of war in the library of Lucas University.

Apart from the discussions among students, he received messages from various planetary bases. All mechanical companies within the planets were requested to fully cooperate with the government departments. Blue Star Energy Technology Group was naturally included and specifically named, hoping that it could provide the most advanced weapons during the war and produce them at the fastest speed.

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