It's late at night, and the mine base shrouded in darkness is quiet and solemn. The stars in the sky are like beacons in the universe, guiding the patrol fighter planes quietly returning in the sky or the transport ships roaring past in the direction of their return.

Since this is not the front line, far away from the occupied areas of subspace demons and the territory of some ambitious warlords and rebels, there has been no major war for a long time, so that late at night, except for necessary patrols, As well as the fighter planes on duty, most of the other soldiers and officers at the base have returned to their respective barracks or rooms to rest.

And among them, some guests who come to visit are no exception!

Therefore, as the number of pedestrians and soldiers in the base gradually decreased, and he did not intend to continue wandering outside to attract the attention of the patrolling base soldiers, Sejanus, who was alert or following, of course did not continue wandering around, but returned to them on time. The standard accommodation is arranged in the style of a supply depot with separate areas.

"..."

However, although it was another day's rest, Sejanus didn't seem to be in a good mood.

Anyway, when he walked into the envoy's residence at the edge of the mine base and closed the hatch, he felt as if he was carrying the weight of the entire universe, and the tired look on his face was like an ancient sculpture eroded by time. He walked heavily and handed his belongings directly to an Astartes warrior who came up to him. Then he sat tiredly on the sofa, his eyes slightly closed, and he didn't say a word for a long time.

"Company commander!"

"Tea, please."

Not long after, seeing the tired look of his company commander, a loyal Astartes warrior thoughtfully brought him a cup of hot drink that the humans on Canopy Star liked so much, letting the scent of tea and A warm breath filled the air of the empty hall.

"..."

But unfortunately, the hot tea was still unable to dispel the coldness and anxiety in Sejanus' heart.

Therefore, of course he did not reach out to take it, but just reluctantly used his deep eyes to signal the soldier to put the tea on the table for him. While he lay deeply on the back of the sofa, his fingers began to move unconsciously. He was rubbing and tapping the armrests of the sofa, not knowing what he was thinking about.

"..."

In this regard, the soldier didn't say much, he just obeyed and carefully placed the tea on the coffee table and stepped aside.

And through Sejanus's performance, the soldiers who brought the tea knew without guessing that their company commander's negotiations would definitely not go smoothly in the past few days.

Because of this, he certainly didn't dare to ask more questions. He just put down the tea and stood aside patiently and waited patiently.

"Where are they?"

"Why didn't you see them?"

Although the deadlocked negotiations, the heavy mission and the lack of progress in nearly half a month were like a boulder on Sejanus's chest, making him feel suffocated and heavy, and filling his heart with confusion and annoyance. He was unwilling to give in, but after a pause, he still managed to gather his energy and asked this question:

"Could it be..."

"Did you go to Nashi's entertainment room again?"

Because Sejanus knows that in recent days, his men have accidentally discovered an online simulated holographic war confrontation game in the mine base. It seems to be very interesting, and the people on this planet also use it to recruit new soldiers?

Then, after his subordinates knew about it, they naturally went to participate.

But the result...

I heard that in addition to the fact that the humans and soldiers on this planet were unable to fight back at the beginning, gradually, when those people got used to the strength and fighting skills of the Astartes, they soon started to fight back. How many times did his elite direct descendants suffer defeats?

So much so that his subordinates have been like gamblers who lost their money recently, hanging out in the entertainment room every day and not doing their jobs, and he has not been seen when he comes back several times?

"Yes!"

"Today we suffered disastrous defeats in one-on-one, three-on-three, five-on-five and sixteen-player matches. So, they are a little unconvinced and plan to fight their opponents until dawn?"

When asked by his company commander, of course the Astartes did not dare to hide anything and admitted it directly and openly.

In fact, if it weren't for the need for several people to be on duty and stand guard, and someone also needed to be on standby at night, he would probably have to go to the entertainment room himself, and then tell those at the mine base and the Internet on the entire Huagai planet that they were Astartes. However, the soldiers and civilians fought like this for hundreds of rounds.

Every time he thought of those cunning 'Old Six' relying on their powerful weapons and CMC armor to ambush, sneak attack and siege Astartes warriors who were more adept at close combat, his eyes could almost burst into flames.

"well!"

"It's just a game..."

"Don't get carried away with playing with things!"

Sighing and shaking his head, Sejanus was about to reprimand him, but when he thought that it was impossible to reveal his mission to his subordinates, and when he thought that his soldiers seemed to have nothing to do here, he I still resisted the thought of reprimanding and just gave him a small warning instead.

"Company commander!"

"That is not a simple game. You will know when you have time to try it."

"I don't know how to describe it specifically."

“It’s interesting anyway!”

Although he wanted to refute it, the Astartes hesitated for a while and finally did not dare to speak. He just explained it seriously.

"Experience?"

He was startled at first, then Sejanus rubbed the place where the service nails were nailed on his forehead a little tiredly, and then responded casually:

"talk later……"

"I'll go and see it if I have time!"

But he knew that even though he said that, he had no time these days to battle wits with the senior management of the mine base or prepare various negotiation materials. How could he have the time and energy to play that unknown game?

Therefore, he was just talking casually, and he definitely had no chance or time to practice that boring virtual game.

"You go down!"

"Don't worry about me, I need to take a good rest."

Then, after seeing that there was nothing to do, Sejanus waved his hand, indicating that the other party did not need to stand by his side and wait, because he had nothing to tell the other party.

"yes!"

Seeing this, the Astartes warrior didn't hesitate, just bowed and quickly turned around and left.

"call!"

"It's really more tiring than fighting..."

Seeing that he was finally alone, Sejanus picked up the tea cup and took a sip before exhaling a breath, then he let out a rare sigh and lay down deeply on the sofa.

And he really didn't complain about this.

In comparison, now he may be more willing to lead his company and fleet to other galaxies and other colonial planets to fight several battles with other colonial governments and regain lost ground, instead of fighting with that group of existing people on Huagai Star. The humans of the sector who do not agree or object are negotiating!

"!!"

"Well?"

At this moment, just when Sejanus wanted to take a good rest to collect his thoughts, he actually saw another Astartes warrior breaking the silence of the hall and coming to him with steady and fast steps. in front of.

"Sir!"

"Ali said that she made a new friend, and then she spent the whole day playing with her new friend today."

"Do you want to hear it?"

The other party first bowed, then spoke in a low and meaningful voice, and continued to hint to Sejanus using a certain wording that had been agreed in advance.

"!?"

In just an instant, the other party's words were like a spring breeze blowing across a frozen lake, instantly causing waves in Sejanus' heart.

Then, originally exhausted both physically and mentally, he suddenly opened his eyes, with an indescribable look of surprise flashing in his eyes, and it took him a while to gradually calm down.

"Aly..."

"Well……"

"When did it happen?"

"What's the specific situation?"

Immediately afterwards, he barely suppressed the emotions in his heart, and then looked around the halls of the mansions provided by humans in this star region, then he sat up straight and asked pretending to be casual.

This is Huagai Star's mine base, a place belonging to someone else's house, and as an envoy, he can't guarantee whether this building, which is both a small fortress and a bit like a spaceship, has the kind of secret surveillance equipment. Therefore, some He would definitely not dare to say it directly and openly.

"It started yesterday."

The soldier answered honestly:

"That's what happened in the past two days."

"Ali seemed to have a good time with her new friends. She also went to the Gui Market for a whole day today and just came back very late."

"Then she also said that she would go there tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?"

With that said, the warrior told all the information he knew, including the details about Ali being stung by a wasp and the fact that she was almost kidnapped by a subspace demon tonight.

And the reason why he knew so much was undoubtedly because he had already asked the little girl Ali before, and now, he was just relaying and reporting it again.

"..."

After listening to the report of his soldiers, Sejanus was not in a hurry to say anything.

Some indescribable emotions in his heart were well concealed by him, as if he had only heard a trivial matter.

"That……"

He pondered for a long time, and then suddenly asked in a deep voice:

"Where's Ali?"

"Where is she now?"

Now that the matter he had told Ali about had improved, of course he wanted to make some insinuations, and then he could make relevant judgments and arrangements.
To be continued...