Chapter 5, The Nightmare Reappears

"Not necessarily," Muhammad said, turning to look at Mike. "The initiative is now in our hands." Through the transparent porthole, his gaze turned outward. "Out there, we still have our Reaguses, bearing the heavy responsibility of defending humanity."

After the war, Mike's primary responsibility was to address the internal conflicts within the alliance. The power vacuum created by the war led to unprecedented social chaos, with public sentiment fluctuating and various issues resurfacing. Numerous incidents of theft and robbery continued to occur, and even within the military, there were cases of illegal arms and supplies trading, as well as corruption. With his stern and impartial attitude and just principles, Mike reformed military conduct and discipline, creating a favorable social order, with significant effects in Blue Star. At the suggestion of Marshal Fashir, the military committee unanimously approved Mike's promotion to the rank of Major General and appointed him as the Chief of the New Alliance Police Department, concurrently serving as the highest commander of the special forces. This was a demanding job, and over the years, Mike developed some wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and a few gray hairs, which only enhanced his mature charm. Mike was referred to as 'Handsome Mike,' in contrast to the more rigid Muhammad, who was called 'Black-faced Muhammad.' This was a demanding job, and over the years, Mike developed some wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and a few gray hairs, which only enhanced his mature charm. Mike was referred to as 'Handsome Mike,' in contrast to the more rigid Muhammad, who was called 'Black-faced Muhammad.'

This is the Spike Rock Card left by the main brain during its exploration of the temple on the planet, said Mohaniss. Originally, these Spike Rock Cards would enter a state of death after fulfilling the will of the main brain. However, since the main brain's demise, these uncontrollable Spike Rock Cards have begun to reproduce and evolve on their own

They walked forward along the entrance and exit passage, and upon exiting the passage, they arrived at the waiting hall. The soldiers standing on both sides saluted the two generals with great spirit.

Even the serious Mohan is smiling, though he appears somewhat melancholic, "It is truly good to see you"

Did Marshal Fashal bring the Reyagas fleet

A few days ago, the Red Beret received a strange signal from a medium cargo spaceship named Vick. This signal persisted for a while, and upon monitoring the frequency band, it was discovered that something unusual was occurring on the ship. The duty officer recognized the severity of the situation and notified General Muhammad. After listening to a segment of the audio recording, Muhammad made a prompt decision to dispatch the battleship Rayagas directly from the base for rescue. However, at that moment, the medium cargo spaceship began to perform simple light-speed maneuvers, clearly indicating that the crew inside had gone mad. This caused some difficulties for the searching Rayagas, which finally located the spaceship in an asteroid belt. Unfortunately, they were still a step too late; the Lancelot had already intervened in the matter. Although they ultimately found nothing, this had already complicated the situation. Muhammad could only hope that Marufeng had indeed found nothing, but he had some doubts, which concerned him. However, they were still a step too late; the Lancelot had already intervened in the matter. Although they ultimately found nothing, this had already complicated the situation. Muhammad could only hope that Marufeng had indeed found nothing, but he had some doubts, which concerned him.

I am ready, advisor," Mike said with a smile

However, Mike knew that over time, the Red Berets discovered that the刺岩卡 (Sijian Card) was becoming increasingly advanced, and the刺岩卡 system was becoming more complete. In some star systems, the刺岩卡 even began to engage in genetic plundering of local life forms. Although this behavior was instinctual and unconscious, it was quite dangerous. General Muhammad began to worry that once the刺岩卡 evolved successfully, it was very likely that another central brain would emerge. The recently captured刺岩卡 already showed signs of this.

"O venerable one..." murmured Muhammad.

Has that thing appeared again? Mike changed the subject

They continued walking until they stopped in front of the elevator at the central transfer station

It has been proven that Fashier's concerns were prescient. Two years after the establishment of the New Alliance, the Red Berets discovered the remnants of the Stigrock in an unfamiliar galaxy, living Stigrock organisms. Although the central brain of the Stigrock had perished, their inherent thirst for life allowed them to survive tenaciously and evolve slowly. Lacking the control of the central brain, these residual Stigrock posed no significant threat; they merely evolved mindlessly, adapting sluggishly to their environment on the planet, devoid of intelligence and quite primitive. Soon, another galaxy also discovered the Stigrock, exhibiting the same lowly and harmless characteristics. Under the authorization of Mohan Is, the Red Berets completely eradicated these remnants of the Stigrock and firmly concealed the incident of their discovery, known only to a select few.

"I really didn't expect that the Thorn Rock had left its seeds on so many planets," Max thought, shaking his head

The door opened, and the red warning light inside was spinning, emitting a low warning sound. Two generals stepped inside, and the elevator door closed silently in front of them

Physiology Laboratory, Red Zone A, said Mohaniss

Identity confirmation, please land on runway 1, the blind landing channel is open. Finally, he respectfully said: "Welcome, General Mike."

On the twentieth day of the third month in the fifth year of the New Alliance, a Rayagas-class warship appeared in the Ramala star system. As the blue rectangular quantum jump field disappeared behind it, a massive artificial celestial body loomed ahead, floating above the fifth planet of the Ramala star system. The Rayagas-class warship received permission and began to slowly approach the artificial body, akin to a ship gently coming to shore. However, from its somewhat impatient movements, it was evident that it bore an important mission.

Base calling Transport Ship No. 003, Base calling Transport Ship No. 003, please identify yourself. The communication was a call from the base's air traffic control.

Let the biochemistry team board the ship. I hope to conduct a physiological dissection on the warship first

He did not speak to the book of Muhammad, but merely gazed at the Reagis, as if he could see the storm that was about to arrive

Muhammad was taken aback, stopped in his tracks, and looked at Mike with concern. "Is the situation serious?"

Yes," he said with a smile, "it's really strange that after all these years, I have not had a single opportunity to come here and see it with my own eyes.

"I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly, Mike. The Marines are known for their swift actions," said Mohaniss with a smile

Muhammad turned to his aide and said, "I would like to speak with General Mike privately." As he spoke, he gestured for Mike to go ahead. Mike also nodded to his own deputy. All the aides followed behind, maintaining a respectful distance.

"What kind of type?" Mike asked curiously

After the war, Fashir began planning the construction of this base, mobilizing all available manpower and resources during a time of extreme scarcity. Muhammad knew that General Fashir chose this star system because his flagship, the Desire, of the Reyagis class, was born here

The Ramala Galaxy does not exist on human star navigation charts. In other words, the coordinates of this galaxy are highly classified. Only a few high-ranking military officials are aware of its existence; even members of the Military Committee cannot ascertain whether this galaxy exists, and they can only speculate. Numerous rumors suggest that Marshal Fashir's elite fleet, the Reagis Fleet, is stationed in this unusual galaxy. However, under questioning from the Military Committee, Marshal Fashir categorically denied this speculation and, leveraging his position and influence as the Chairman of the Military Committee, thoroughly concealed this inquiry.

Yes. At this moment, Muhammad regained that serious expression.

I hope he won't be frightened, " murmured Muhammad to himself, " if he knew what had appeared on that ship ... ... "

"The terrifying race," Mike murmured, "I shudder at the thought of those things... How many incidents of the Stabbing Rock Card have you discovered?"

The evolution process of the Spiny Rock Card is unparalleled by other species, Mike," said Mohaniss with a frown. "This is precisely the issue that Marshal Fashir has been concerned about; the Spiny Rock Cards we discovered this year are significantly different from those found at the inception of the New Alliance.

The disaster of humanity is destined to not yet be over, Mike said

"General Mike, welcome to you." Muhammad saluted expressionlessly.

"Alright, General, the biochemistry team is ready"

"Muhammad, as far as I know, the emergence of the Thorn Rock's main brain has taken thousands of years," Mike said. "There is no indication that Thorn Rock could produce another main brain so quickly."

However, in reality, the Ramala Galaxy does exist

"We are going to the physiology laboratory now, Mike. I will take you to see the spiny rock wasp," said Mohanias as he pressed his fingerprint on the scanner. "This was captured on a medium-sized cargo spaceship; it is a spiny rock wasp, but it is a type we have never seen before"

The two generals exchanged a knowing smile and continued walking forward, while the attendants who had originally stopped behind them also resumed following, maintaining a distance beyond their conversation.

General Mohammadi, we have received the signal that the goods have arrived safely

As soon as I received your message, Marshal Fashir immediately ordered me to set off without delay, putting aside all my current tasks, Mike replied

The adjutant glanced at the visitor and nodded.

"General Mohaniss, thank you for your warm welcome." Mike also saluted. They did not speak again, merely observing each other in silence. After so many years, having weathered various storms, the two men reunited. Mike noticed that Mohaniss, due to his hard work, had a slightly puffy and weary face. He suddenly smiled faintly, "Mohaniss, aren't you going to give an old friend a hug?"

"It is very serious," Mike said. "The Medori system is dissatisfied with the current regulatory regime, believing that the distribution of resources is unfair. The new alliance shows a bias towards the former Dolas Alliance, which has caused discontent among the military and residents." He paused, "Marshal Fashir personally went to the Medori system to address the situation."

What is it

"Where is Marshal Fashal now?" Muhammad asked Mike.

The new alliance was established on March 22, 5 years ago

Finally, the timid commander surrendered, the mutiny was suppressed, and the Medori star system returned to normal order

"General, is this your first time at the base?" The adjutant noticed his surprise and couldn't help but ask

Muhammad nodded. He had also arrived in this star system an hour ago aboard a quantum leap transport ship. At this moment, he was inside that enormous artificial celestial body, through the vast transparent dome, he could see the Reagis docking. This celestial body was yet another marvel created by humanity, massive in size, taking on an irregular polygonal shape, slowly rotating along its central axis to provide sufficient artificial gravity. Muhammad was quite fond of the name "Base" given to this artificial celestial body by Marshal Fashir. This celestial body was yet another marvel created by humanity, massive in size, taking on an irregular polygonal shape, slowly rotating along its central axis to provide sufficient artificial gravity. Muhammad was quite fond of the name "Base" given to this artificial celestial body by Marshal Fashir

Air traffic control fell silent for a moment

Alright. Muhammad pressed a button, and the door opened. Before them was an enormous, vast hall. Countless complex instruments were scattered across the floor, with wires dragging in every direction. Personnel dressed in white medical attire moved about silently, like ghosts, with only the low buzzing of various strange instruments breaking the silence. The entire hall was brightly lit, and in the center, on a massive dissection table, lay a dark object.

What is that thing

So, where is the rumored Regas fleet? Fashir responded with silence, merely implying that in that battle, nearly all Regas-class warships were lost, and that there was no so-called Regas fleet in any galaxy. This explanation did not convince everyone, but Fashir was the savior of humanity, and people had no reason to doubt his loyalty to all of humankind

Special Handling Group Report, the immunization program is underway, please issue instructions, General

Mike looked and took a deep breath

This has made me even more worried," murmured Muhammad, "about the safety of Marshal Fashir

Is it a new variant

"As busy as ever," Mike said with a wry smile, shaking his head. "An urgent incident just occurred; the Medori system within the former Os Alliance has requested self-manufacturing, and the fleet stationed there has mutinied."

"General, the biological and biochemical team has confirmed it." The report came in again

Transport Ship 003 calling Base, Transport Ship 003 calling Base, Identification Code: XC-05-11-HU

As they spoke, the two of them stepped closer, embracing tightly, knowing that the friendship forged through shared hardships is truly precious

"He has never cared about his own safety," Mike said. "Marshal Fashir came directly to the flagship, without saying a word, drew his pistol. He handed the pistol to the fleet's supreme commander, instructing him to point it at himself, and then said: 'If you want to take control, you can, but first, kill me.'"

A Reyagas-class warship roared past the transport vessel, so immense, so powerful, and imposing. Soon, he saw the second and third Reyagas, as a formation of Reyagas flew by him, then quantumizing in the expanse of space, with beautiful blue rectangular light arrays behind them. He knew that an entire fleet of Reyagas was on standby at the periphery of the base, guarding this most crucial stronghold of humanity.

Yes

The two individuals fell silent again, each lost in their own thoughts. They both knew what they were thinking about: the Stygian race, a powerful species that nearly led humanity to extinction. Since the war between humans and the Stygian race ended, humanity had completely destroyed the Stygian central brain. Strictly speaking, by the time humanity discovered the central brain, it had already lost its vitality, oozing a yellowish fluid, and hanging limply, resembling a deflated fruit. Its surface bore a deep gash, the cause of which was unknown, having damaged the central nervous system of the brain. In any case, the central brain was dead. Marshal Fashir believed the situation was not so simple, thus he established the Red Berets, whose primary task, along with the Library, was to continue searching for any residual life of the Stygian race in the vastness of the universe.

Another quantum leap transport ship appeared in the Ramala star system. A tall figure stood at the bow of the ship; he was not very old, yet not very young, with short gray hair and attractive gray eyes. His demeanor was elegant, and he exhibited a calm and composed manner in his gestures, embodying the type that is quite popular among women. At this moment, he gazed ahead with curiosity. In the distance, a massive artificial celestial body illuminated by lights could be seen, beautiful and mysterious against the dark universe. From afar, it could easily be mistaken for a graceful satellite of the fifth planet. Numerous warships were coming and going from there, creating an exceptionally busy scene. This sight easily evoked memories of the vibrant life before the war, appearing so full of energy and vitality compared to other lifeless human habitats. Surrounding it were scattered support decks; some were empty, with only the collision lights rhythmically flashing a faint red glow. Others were occupied by unfinished warships, and many engineering vehicles busily buzzed around like diligent bees, with welding sparks occasionally flying, creating beautiful fireworks in the cosmos, blooming in succession.

The laser scanner probe extended from the ceiling, emitting a low buzzing sound, as a beam of red light moved across Mohan's body. After a while, the probe retracted back into the ceiling. "General Mohan, please enter the area you wish to go to," the light brain said in a friendly tone.

Ciyanka

"The seventh instance, Mike," said Muhammad, "we do not know how many more thorny rocks there will be in the universe."

The transport ship entered the interior of the base and came to a stop. Mike adjusted his uniform and was the first to descend the gangway. As he had anticipated, Mohan is was standing straight at the edge of the gangway, waiting.

After a while, the elevator came to a stop. Muhammad's hand rested on the door, looking at Mike. Although still somewhat melancholic, there was a hint of exaggeration in his tone, "Are you ready, Marine?"

The man smiled faintly, appreciating this rare scene. He knew that what was docked on the support deck were the ultimate weapons of humanity under construction: the Regas-class warships. The first Regas-class warship of humanity embarked from here towards an unpredictable future, guiding humanity from failure to victory, from destruction to rebirth. At that time, there was only one support deck, and on this support deck, the Desire soared high. The first Regas-class warship of humanity embarked from here towards an unpredictable future, guiding humanity from failure to victory, from destruction to rebirth. At that time, there was only one support deck, and on this support deck, the Desire soared high. Now, under the tireless efforts of Fashier, the base has formed the mass production of Regas, continuously delivering warships.

"The type you are even less willing to see," said Mohammadi.

"No," Mike said, "he only took the Sea Blue transport ship there, and there wasn't even a single armed warship accompanying him."