The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1206: Chapter 251: Persuasion

Schlei looked at Gaia and asked, “Fred is busy with experiments every day, even I wouldn’t disturb him. I suppose Mr. Gaia knows him well, and also, I want to ask if Mr. Gaia is here on behalf of the Empire or Lin Shou?”

He previously speculated with Bern that Gaia had already been used by the Abyss and sided with Lin Shou.

Coming here was to use their power to develop the Abyss.

“I’m not interested in wasting words with you,” Gaia looked at Schlei and said, “I’ll talk with Fred.”

Schlei was the one who had Bern attack Xu Mo, so Gaia was very displeased with Schlei and indeed had no interest in talking with him.

Schlei said, “Mr. Gaia, you can only talk with me.”

Gaia frowned, glanced at Bern beside him, and his mechanical arm gripped Bern’s neck. He said, “I came this time merely to try, without absolute certainty. If Fred is unwilling, so be it. Everyone has their own aspirations. However, some not only don’t want me to see Fred, they even directly attempt to kill. In that case, let’s go, but since he has already tried to kill, this life is mine.”

As he spoke, the mechanical arm exerted a little force, fear appearing in Bern’s eyes. Schlei frowned, staring at Gaia’s actions.

“Schlei.” At this moment, a figure emerged from the passage ahead, also a middle-aged man. He looked at Gaia and slightly bowed, “Mr. Gaia.”

“Hello, Mr. Singularity,” Gaia said.

“Bern was young back then, not knowing Mr. Gaia. Please forgive the offense,” the middle-aged man said. “I’ll take you to see my brother now.”

“Alright,” Gaia nodded.

Singularity was also one of the core members of Fred’s team.

“Move aside,” Gaia walked forward and coldly said to Schlei. Singularity, who was leading the way, turned around and looked at Schlei, shouting, “Schlei.”

Only then did Schlei move aside, though his eyes still showed dissatisfaction.

However, Schlei was well aware that although he managed external affairs, this was actually the least important position within the team. Their foundation lay in scientific research, and the laboratory was the soul of the Star Ring. Without the laboratory’s research results, the Star Ring was nothing.

Therefore, who holds power outside is practically irrelevant. The soul figures of the team are still Fred.

Xu Mo and Gaia followed Singularity into the laboratory. The lab resembled a city base, passing through several zones, even requiring flight to finally reach the core of the lab.

Xu Mo and Gaia saw Fred inside the lab; Fred was busy in front of a large instrument, seemingly not noticing Xu Mo and the others, and even Bern’s life or death seemed irrelevant to him.

After observing the instrument, Fred started recording data. Gaia and Xu Mo did not disturb him, quietly waiting.

Singularity also kept silent, waiting by the side.

Scientific research is extremely meticulous work. Even a tiny mistake can lead to a major research failure, requiring everything to start over, so no distraction is allowed.

After a long time, Fred finally finished his work, and the people around him also stopped.

Fred took off his glasses and looked towards Gaia and the others.

“Mr. Gaia, you’ve found your way here?” Fred called out, “What did Bern do to anger you?”

“Mr. Fred, it’s been a long time,” Gaia said. “It wasn’t easy to find you here in Asgard. Bern sent people to kill us, so I had to offend. Otherwise, I couldn’t see you, Mr. Fred.”

“Is that so?” Fred looked at Bern and asked.

“Father,” Bern said, “the Empire is already the past. They’ve come here for everything we’ve amassed over the years, how could we give it up easily?”

“Indeed,” Fred nodded, “Mr. Gaia, the Empire is the past. If you’ve come for the Empire, I have no interest in political struggles. I may disappoint you.”

“Mr. Fred, I didn’t come for the Empire. I came for the Super Base Plan,” Gaia said.

Fred’s eyes twinkled at Gaia’s words, and he asked, “What do you mean?”

Gaia looked at those around, and Fred said, “Leave us. I need to talk with Mr. Gaia.”

Everyone left, and Gaia released Bern. Bern said, “Father, don’t believe him.”

“Out,” Fred’s eyes fixed on Bern, who hesitated, then reluctantly left, casting a cold glance at Gaia and Xu Mo.

The laboratory door closed, and Fred asked, “Now that it’s absolutely safe here, what is the Super Base Plan, Mr. Gaia?”

“Mr. Fred, let me first introduce Xu Mo,” Gaia pointed to Xu Mo and said, “Xu Mo, a descendant of Emperor.”

Xu Mo secretly cursed, he had to carry this cover.

In Gaia’s plan, he would always replace Zero, assuming the identity of a descendant of the Imperial Emperor outside. If exposed in the future, it would be his risk, not Zero’s.

This was presumably Gaia and the old witch’s shared notion.

Xu Mo gradually got used to it, gaining a convenient father, yet missing, was still the Emperor.

Fred’s eyes showed a rare flicker at Gaia’s words, and he slightly nodded, saying, “Good, the Emperor’s legacy continues.”

“Xu Mo did some things in the past few years. Therefore, we came here hoping to find you, Mr. Fred, to restart the unfinished Super Base Plan,” Gaia continued.

“Restart the Super Base Plan,” Fred muttered, is there still a chance?

The Super Base Plan requires not only scientific capability.

To this day, he is still exploring and researching.

Even if the technological level is met, it requires an enormous amount of human effort. Although machines can replace humans, machines are made by humans themselves. The initial phase requires a massive investment, not something one or two million people can achieve, but it requires a tremendously large number.

Besides, the Super Base Plan also demands astronomical funding and various resource allocations.

Back then, because the Silver Star Empire ruled the universe, the Emperor’s command could mobilize countless resources, which was why they dared to start the Super Base Plan.

But now, it’s too difficult.

Fred always believed that in his lifetime there might not even be a chance.

“Regarding the Super Base Plan, I have explained it to Xu Mo. Mr. Fred, you can understand some of his circumstances. I wonder if Mr. Fred would mind Xu Mo directly transmitting some memory information to you, entering your mind,” Gaia said.

Fred looked at Xu Mo, nodded slightly, and said, “Okay.”

“Mr. Fred, sorry to intrude,” Xu Mo said, and then his spiritual power invaded Fred’s mind, transmitting a lot of information about Byron Star and the surrounding Star Domain into Fred’s mind.

Soon, Fred digested the memory information.

“Byron Star is the Empire’s number seven planet, with a very long history, but due to its geographical location, it was gradually forgotten in a corner. Now, this number seven planet has become Xu Mo’s technological base, where all humans live around the base. However, due to the limitation of technological levels, the base’s development is still somewhat slow.”

Gaia said, “Moreover, the Star Domain centered on Byron Star is also under control. They all develop around Byron Star. If Byron Star needs, these planets can provide support. Manpower is not a concern. Additionally, Xu Mo is also developing a technology company outside, from which some financial support can be given, though this is far from enough. To launch the Super Base Plan, Byron Star can first be developed to a certain extent, then reinvest in Blue Star Technology, allowing Blue Star Technology to develop outside to obtain more funding for the Super Base Plan, thus forming a virtuous cycle. In several years, the Super Base Plan might be realized.”

Hearing Gaia’s words, Fred pondered. Inside the lab, he paced.

Throughout, he never stopped longing for the Super Base Plan; it was the mark of a higher civilization. If successful, it would signify humanity entering a new era of civilization.

This was his lifelong pursuit; however, the plan fell through due to the Empire’s demise. Now, the Emperor’s descendant appeared, and the Super Base Plan reemerged with a ray of hope, sparking a glimmer of hope in Fred.

Gaia’s words painted a blueprint for him.

“Mr. Fred, the current cosmic power dynamics are clear to you, I’m sure. Although implementing the Super Base Plan on Byron Star might not succeed, there’s even less possibility elsewhere. You could visit Byron Star, assess the situation, and then decide,” Gaia continued. “Of course, if Mr. Fred refuses, I won’t disturb you further. We’ll keep each other’s secrets; Mr. Fred needn’t worry about me revealing anything since Xu Mo’s identity cannot be exposed either. Mr. Fred, you should sense my sincerity; after all, we worked together before.”

“Additionally, there’s another matter: as cosmic power dynamics change, many forces want to target the Star Ring. The Church is preparing to act against the Star Ring. Previously, Xu Mo was attacked by the Church for acquiring Star Ring products at an auction. Their next target is the Star Ring. Asgard won’t be calm.”

Fred continued pacing, deep in thought.

Gaia didn’t continue interrupting; he had said all he needed. Now, it was time for Fred to decide.

If Fred’s help could be secured, Byron Star could develop at the fastest pace. To complete the Super Base Plan, first, Byron Star’s technology must explode.

Only if Fred nods, Byron Star will leap forward.

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