Dragon Owl Territory
"The Bloody Mary Mercenary Group has over three thousand female soldiers, and five thousand more in logistics and other departments.
First, we will assess the female soldiers. Those who pass the assessment will be arranged to join our Xiaolong Fleet.
The remaining personnel will all be settled on the planet where the Dwarves are located." Lilith reported to Zhao Chen on how to arrange the personnel of the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group.
Lilith looked at Zhao Chen and said, "Commander, are you sure you want to integrate all the qualified female mercenary soldiers into a single Starship, instead of dispersing them and mixing {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} them into our Starfleet?"
Zhao Chen knew what Lilith was thinking.
He shook his head and said, "The Bloody Mary Mercenary Group joining us is currently in the form of cooperation.
If we directly disperse their personnel and mix them up,
Wouldn't that imply that we have reservations about them and are suspicious of them?
Do not use those you suspect, and do not suspect those you use.
Since I am going to use them, I will use them boldly."
Lilith nodded in understanding.
In fact, Zhao Chen had still kept a backup plan for himself. At worst, he would install some backdoor devices in the Interstellar Warship assigned to the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group's crew.
If the crew members of the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group truly fought bravely for him, those backdoor devices would never be used.
But if something unexpected happened... Zhao Chen would not be soft-hearted either.
What's more, under the Eye of Insight, none of those female mercenaries posed a threat to Zhao Chen.
The Bridge door automatically opened at this moment, and Akatana, who had changed into the Xiaolong Fleet uniform, walked in. The only things that remained unchanged were the sword at her waist and the mask on her face.
Zhao Chen didn't mind that Akatana was unwilling to reveal her true face.
Everyone has their own secrets, so why insist on exposing them?
When they want to say something, they will naturally say it.
"Commander, Akatana reports." Akatana stood in front of Zhao Chen, her posture truly resembling that of a professional Officer.
"How are your personnel arranged? Are they accustomed to their living conditions?" Zhao Chen asked with concern.
Akatana said, "Everything is very good. The living facilities are all complete, and you even provided us with a free month's supply of nutritious meals.
I really don't know how to thank you."
"Don't be so polite, we are all our own people now. However, the subsequent living expenses may require them to be self-reliant.
After all, there are also Dwarves living on this planet, and I cannot treat them differently," Zhao Chen said seriously.
Akatana said understandingly, "I understand that. I also went to see the Dwarves' living area.
Everyone works in the industrial factories and exchanges labor for food, which is only right.
Although our people may not have the same talent as the Dwarves in this area, doing some small jobs is still no problem.
In addition, I have discussed with the people of our Bloody Mary Mercenary Group, and we will deduct a portion from our monthly salaries to support the children and those in more difficult situations.
You have already given us enough help; we don't want to trouble you anymore."
Zhao Chen then said, "Regarding the arrangement of the original crew members of the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group, I have already made a plan.
First, we need to determine whether your crew members have sufficient capabilities, according to the assessment standards of the goddess academy-class starship. If they are not qualified, they can only undergo further study and training until they are qualified.
All of your original Interstellar Warship need to be eliminated. Of course, you can keep them for your own use, but they can only sail within this star system.
These are the Interstellar Warship I will prepare for you.
I will share the operational data with you."
Zhao Chen released the T2 Black Rhino and T2 Snow Mastiff model images.
Akatana expressed satisfaction and acceptance of Zhao Chen's arrangements.
During this time, she had also witnessed the combat power of Zhao Chen's Xiaolong Fleet's Interstellar Warship.
Each of those ships was a peak existence among its peers.
Even that T2 Black Rhino was a formidable character that dared to challenge a T2 Interstellar Battlecruiser one-on-one.
Compared to the Interstellar Warship their mercenary group originally had, the difference was simply too great.
Zhao Chen being able to directly arrange them for her already surprised Akatana; what reason did she have to refuse?
"Oh, right, according to the previous agreement.
After the last batch of raw materials is delivered, I will pay you a commission of 1.5 billion star coins.
I will transfer it to your account now." Zhao Chen said, preparing to operate.
Akatana repeatedly stopped him, saying, "Commander, let's not talk about this commission. After all, we are now your subordinates."
"No, this is an agreement we signed before, and your current status as my subordinates is a separate matter!" Zhao Chen said firmly.
Akatana retorted, "Then if you say that, may I ask how much you think the lives of us, the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group, who were saved by you, are worth?"
Zhao Chen was speechless.
Akatana showed a slight smile: "Commander, we understand your intentions. If you hadn't rescued us, let alone this 1.5 billion star coins commission.
Now we would probably be cosmic debris."
This was good; he had taken in Akatana and saved 1.5 billion star coins.
"Since you say so... then I'll keep this 1.5 billion star coins for you. If the agreement expires in the future and you plan to leave, I can give you those Interstellar Warship as a bonus." Zhao Chen smiled as he looked at Akatana.
Leave?
In three years, Zhao Chen didn't believe he couldn't 'tame' these interstellar mercenaries!
"Oh, and about avenging those interstellar forces that attacked you.
My intelligence capabilities are insufficient, so this may require you to investigate yourself.
I can now arrange a T2 Black Rhino for you to carry out the task of gathering relevant intelligence.
If definite intelligence is obtained, then... around early October, we can launch a military operation against them!" Zhao Chen seemed very enthusiastic about helping Akatana get revenge, with an expression that suggested he had been thinking about it all along.
Akatana didn't expect Zhao Chen to be even more anxious than herself about this matter, and she felt a little touched.
But she still said, "I will carry out the reconnaissance mission. As for revenge, there's no need to rush. After all, the Prince Party is behind the other side, and a single move could affect the whole body!"
Compared to the previous anger for revenge.
At this moment, Akatana had calmed down. She saw the hard-won stable lives of her companions.
If their lives were to be destroyed now because of revenge, she would feel self-reproach and guilt.
Although this was unfair to the sacrificed crew members, Akatana had to consider the bigger picture.
"No! You don't need to worry too much about revenge. I said I would help you get revenge, and I will absolutely do it! This revenge must be taken!" Zhao Chen said with unwavering determination.
His attitude was as if it wasn't Akatana who wanted revenge, but he, Zhao Chen, who wanted revenge!
In fact, all of this was due to Akatana's side quest.
Side Quest: Akatana's Revenge
Quest Content: Investigate and kill the leader of the slave trading organization under the Prince Party, as well as the Fleet Commander who attacked the Bloody Mary Mercenary Group's main base, and destroy the organization's main base.
Quest Reward: One T4 starship technical blueprint.
