Galaxy Domination Guide-Chapter 710 - 696 Take full responsibility

Bai Zhongqi on Iridium Star closely monitored the situation in the Centaurus Arm-5 Star Sector.

Already particularly diligent, he became even more so after being inexplicably swept into this war. Thanks to genetic optimization, humans only needed at least six hours of rest every seventy-two hours. However, Bai Zhongqi still stuck to his old schedule, typically sleeping every day. Since shuttling non-stop between the Manor, the Empire Army’s General Staff Headquarters, and the Privy Council, he had reduced his sleeping hours to the bare minimum.

The Chancellor now truly behaved like the Chancellor, checking various collected data daily, receiving reports and opinions from Empire Army personnel, and making decisions on a series of issues. In his previous work, he could delegate many matters to others, even to artificial intelligence. The tremendous productivity and greater leeway ensured that Iridium Star did not worry about heading in the wrong direction.

But now, Bai Zhongqi had to optimize and utilize every bit of Iridium Star’s strength to confront the Fallen Empire, as well as the Pilgrims lurking in unknown places.

After a simple breakfast, Bai Zhongqi went to the Privy Council to find his Knight, Xu Lanzhou. However, as he pushed the door and entered Xu Lanzhou’s office, he felt overwhelmed because he saw a dozen "Xu Lanzhous" all looking at him, sending shivers down his spine.

These Xu Lanzhous were separated from Xu Lanzhou’s body by the former Controller Shiluo, each using a Bionic Human’s body. It was one thing for someone like Xu Shisan, who was hard to control, but most of the other personalities maintained a decent relationship with the main body of Xu Lanzhou. They were even closer than sisters, having split from the same soul, sharing information, which meant Xu Lanzhou effectively had many selves to help and greatly increased work efficiency.

After witnessing Xu Lanzhou’s unconventional working method, Linyin also clamored for Shiluo to do something similar for her, wanting many smart selves to work simultaneously. But Shiluo only declined with a smile.

The real Knight Xu Lanzhou came out to greet Bai Zhongqi upon his arrival, bowing, "Your Majesty."

After so many years, Xu Lanzhou remained the same, with perfect demeanor and imbued with a unique Knight’s spirit, and even more so, a complex yet unwavering loyalty and affection for Bai Zhongqi.

"You didn’t rest last night, did you? It’s really not good for you," Bai Zhongqi, setting aside official matters, spoke of her concern. He had complete control over the office’s operation and naturally knew whether Xu Lanzhou had slept or not.

Xu Lanzhou shook her head, "Your Majesty worries too much. I have my sisters to help, and we take turns working. In fact, we get plenty of rest. On the other hand, it’s you, Your Majesty, who has been working too hard these days. If anyone needs rest, it’s you."

A loyal subject is not always agreeable to the monarch but is capable of pointing out the monarch’s problems.

Bai Zhongqi felt somewhat helpless as it seemed he really didn’t have much ground to insist that Xu Lanzhou rest more.

He quickly changed the subject, asking, "What’s your opinion on the fleet reconnaissance efforts in the Nuoye sector?"

Although Bai Zhongqi knew the specific outcomes and AI could conduct a preliminary analysis, humans could notice some details that AI overlooked and make their own subjective judgments, making them an indispensable part of operations.

"The Nuoye Sector fleet has conducted 124 batches of extensive sweep-style strategic reconnaissance. We have also released a large number of covert unmanned reconnaissance mayflies. The current environment around Nuoye Star is essentially under our control. We have information on the starry sky near Centaurus Arm-5 Star Sector, besides the forces of the Su Shuang Legion, and have not detected other hostile fleets for the time being."

Bai Zhongqi frowned and said, "This is actually what troubles me the most. Our intelligence gathering at the Galactic High Council is not extensive enough, especially after the merger of galaxies, making it difficult to collect information. What we do know is that the Galactic Emperor is completely hands-off, and the supposed Galactic Empire now seems more like a transformed High Council system. The only difference now is that someone above the ten giants is calling the shots, giving direction to their work.

"At this critical juncture, the Su Shuang Legion is waging war with us, the Galactic Emperor claims to suppress calamities but has not provided sufficient support to the Su Shuang Legion. Even if the Su Shuang Legion seems more likely to win from all aspects, a cautious military decision-maker would at least prepare reserves for such a military operation, or ensure double or triple safeguards. However, I haven’t seen anything of that sort, and that’s what worries us."

Xu Lanzhou agreed, "If it is true that the Galactic Emperor has not substantially participated in Su Shuang’s military actions, then Iridium Star might need to completely adjust its strategy in this war against the Fallen Empire. I also tend to believe that the Galactic Empire has made more preparations, but we’ve yet to detect them effectively."

Bai Zhongqi sighed, "Under conditions where technology is relatively stable, and both sides have enough intelligence on each other to make relatively accurate judgments, at least the speculation won’t exceed the bounds of the chessboard. But in a cosmic conflict of this level, endless tactics emerge, not to mention the Fallen Empire, even the ten giants have their own trump technologies that can have unexpected impacts. Such a war is really about how deep your resources run and your adaptability."

Xu Lanzhou consoled Bai Zhongqi with a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, you will undoubtedly lead us to ultimate victory."

Bai Zhongqi returned the smile, saying, "I’m not facing the Fallen Empire alone. With the twelve Celestial Edicts, and the fourteen billion citizens of Iridium Star standing with me, so what if we face the Fallen Empire? Since they call us a calamity, let us take on that role and bring destruction and war to the Galaxy."

Xu Lanzhou’s eyes held admiration, unhidden. She stood beside this man, watching as he transformed from an ordinary youth to a true leader who now had to carry the fate of a whole civilization and combat the entire Galaxy. free𝑤ebnovel.com

He used to stand behind the Star Alliance, vaguely lacking a bit of confidence and commitment. But now, he stood before Iridium Star, leading a civilization into battle. It’s easy for a person to accept a small responsibility, but a great burden often leaves one too daunted to shoulder it.

But not Bai Zhongqi. He did not take on the responsibility because he bore the title of Iridium Star Chancellor, nor because he feared failing the citizens of the United Empire of Iridium Star.

The Bai Zhongqi of today took on the responsibility because he wanted to. And he had the ability to bear it.