Chapter 4, Hearing

Ailian is preparing to leave again

Ailian seemed startled awake, turning her head to see Tang Long, and stood up straight. Tang Long appeared somewhat at a loss, opening his mouth and giving an awkward smile. Ailian looked at Tang Long, assessing him, which made Tang Long feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Mr. Chairman," Fashal said, "the egg you see before you speaks for itself!"

Ailian walked forward along the railing, her graceful figure disappearing at the end of the corridor. Tang Long let out a gentle sigh. They did not mention the scene in the asteroid belt, as if they had engaged in something intimate that was difficult to speak of. Tang Long's mood began to improve; Ailian's journey was different.

Fahiel adjusted his military uniform and walked in with the decisive stride characteristic of a soldier. The Military Committee's hearing was held in the conference hall, which featured a circular layout with round conference tables filled with people. At that moment, there was a low hum of chatter, but as soon as Fahiel entered, the noise immediately ceased, and the entire room fell silent, creating an invisible sense of intimidation. Fahiel stood in the center, surrounded by piercing gazes, some friendly and others hostile. If it had been someone else, they would have felt disheartened upon witnessing such a scene. However, Fahiel was different; he remained standing tall, head held high, exuding the dignity of a gladiator entering the arena. Almost all the members of the Military Committee had arrived. Fahiel smiled slightly, took a shallow breath, and focused his energy to confront the impending situation.

"Alright," Fashal said, "you may begin."

"Lieutenant Ailian!" Tang Long shouted loudly, waving his hand vigorously

Ai Lian fell silent. Tang Long sensed that there seemed to be some hidden feelings involved. Ai Lian did not appear happy; in fact, she seemed somewhat self-deprecating. Through his brief interaction with Ai Lian, Tang Long had already detected a sense of repression. What could possibly transform a woman who should be joyful into this state?

I am a soldier; protecting civilians is my duty. This statement seems to have pushed Tang Long's enthusiasm far away.

The reconnaissance aircraft rolled, dove, and accelerated in quick succession, maneuvering nimbly through the high-altitude orbit of the body. Tang Long watched as the blue planet appeared from the right, then from the left, above, and from all directions. Finally, Ai Lian turned off the engine, stabilizing the reconnaissance aircraft in high-altitude orbit, quietly floating. Ai Lian turned back and saw Tang Long's pale face, and he smiled faintly, though he quickly returned to a somewhat melancholic expression. Finally, Ai Lian turned off the engine, stabilizing the reconnaissance aircraft in high-altitude orbit, quietly floating. Ai Lian turned back and saw Tang Long's pale face, and he smiled faintly, though he quickly returned to a somewhat melancholic expression

Fashel continued to ask: "What does the general intend to do?"

Because you were fleeing in the opposite direction at that time, and the dragnet was still behind you, it resembled a thief escaping for his life while carrying a burden.

The hearing commenced on time in the capital

"Have you not yet discerned the intricacies within?" Fashal surveyed everyone, "Do you not have such questions? Why did the Alliance of Os use a fleet to transport this egg? What reason compelled them to move right under our cannons? Are they not aware that this is exceedingly perilous?"

Do you still remember Project Vehicle No. 034?" Tang Long said

"Routine flight," Ailian said, shifting the helmet from her left hand to her right, the red flight suit accentuating her graceful figure

Tang Long was almost about to jump up, wishing he could strangle Fashier.

At the same time, in the cargo hold of the transport aircraft, there was a metal container marked with a Class 1 hazardous material label. Inside was the egg that astonished Tang Long. Tang Long had previously warned Fashier: "Do you know why eggshells are so thin?"

Tang Long was taken aback, but quickly nodded, his face lighting up with joy

At that moment, Ai Lian smiled slightly with her lips pressed together. The atmosphere became much more relaxed. Suddenly, the transport ship shook, and Ai Lian lost her balance, falling into Tang Long's arms. Tang Long quickly supported Ai Lian, but as soon as she regained her composure, she instinctively struggled to break free. Tang Long released his hold and took a step back. Ai Lian grasped the railing, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear with one hand, appearing somewhat flustered.

"By the way, Ailian, how did you join the military?" Tang Long suddenly asked, somewhat curious, "There are generally very few women in the army, especially female combat personnel"

At this moment, the broadcasting system broke the awkward atmosphere, "Captain Ailian, please report to the cockpit"

"Is this how you usually take a walk?" Ailian asked

"Soldiers are not distinguished by gender," Ai Lian said somewhat melancholically

At that moment, an unusual sound attracted everyone's attention, and the sound came from that egg

It is I, Ai Lian, who stopped in my tracks without turning around, and coldly said, "What can I do for you?"

In the time that followed, Tang Long meticulously reported his research findings on this egg to everyone present, which caused quite a stir.

"I do not share that view, Your Excellency the Chairman." Fashir was not intimidated by this accusation; he was already well-prepared. "Given the circumstances at the time, our actions could only be considered self-defense. If the Os were to attempt an attack, then our defense would be entirely justified. If they inadvertently entered our territorial waters, and if the Kremala fleet were to discover this error, who could guarantee that they would not fire first in self-preservation?" Fashir scanned the audience at the hearing, and everyone was captivated by his resolute gaze, rendered speechless. If they inadvertently entered our territorial waters, and if the Kremala fleet were to discover this error, who could guarantee that they would not fire first in self-preservation?" Fashir scanned the audience at the hearing, and everyone was captivated by his resolute gaze, rendered speechless.

Ailian leaned against the railing with both hands, resting her chin on them, silently gazing outward through the protective glass. Her long eyelashes cast delicate and beautiful shadows on her face, flickering like warm sunlight filtering through scattered trees, creating dappled patterns. The exquisite bridge of her nose formed a graceful curve, resembling a mysterious hill. Her gaze was so focused that anyone would wish to be looked at by her in such a way, as if basking in the fragrant, warm, and moist cascade of a mountain stream.

What kind of glass is that?" Tang Long suddenly asked Fashier

Ailian leaned against the railing, and as the transport plane changed its course, the red star gradually sank behind her, illuminating Ailian's long hair. She looked at Tang Long, seemingly indifferent, as if she had grown accustomed to the man's awkwardness in her presence. Then, Ailian said nothing and slowly moved away from the railing, walking past Tang Long as if he did not exist.

Tang Long was momentarily taken aback, then burst into laughter. He did not expect Ai Lian to say such a thing

Tang Long stood with his hands in his pockets, slowly walking back along the railing, when suddenly he stopped in his tracks

Fashel's words moved everyone. The hall was silent, and everyone looked at the egg with a sense of almost reverent awe, their emotions complex. Fashel calmly observed, feeling that his plan was about to succeed.

"Please wait a moment," Tang Long suddenly said, hoping Ai Lian would stay a little longer. "There is one more question: why are you only pursuing me and not the other one?"

Gentlemen, the situation is as follows: the Os Alliance indeed intends to launch a sudden attack. However, we cannot discern their strategic intentions behind this assault. It is well known that the Os Alliance is constrained by the limitations of simple light speed, which prevents them from adequately mobilizing resources and personnel, thus hindering any aggressive intentions towards us. Yet, what has caused the Os to change their stance? Is it this egg?" Fashir turned around and glanced at the enormous egg. It is well known that the Os Alliance is constrained by the limitations of simple light speed, which prevents them from adequately mobilizing resources and personnel, thus hindering any aggressive intentions towards us. Yet, what has caused the Os to change their stance? Is it this egg?" Fashir turned around and glanced at the enormous egg

Your Excellency. "Fashel immediately spoke up, and the entire venue fell silent once again

Situation 2: The Orimahi fleet does not intend to attack us; it may merely be a tragic mistake that has brought the entire fleet within the range of our artillery. However, what caused this mistake? Was it this egg?

"Shoot, shoot!" Fashier shouted loudly. The somewhat dazed gendarmes finally reacted at this moment and began to fire. The creature let out a terrifying scream that sent chills down one's spine. Finally, it twisted and struggled for a while before becoming still, oozing a thick liquid with an unbearable stench. Tang Long's face turned pale, his mind a complete mess.

"Yes, yes," Tang Long said happily, "That's exactly right. If this egg is so hard, it can only indicate how strong the creature inside must be! Otherwise, it wouldn't be able to break through the shell and emerge!"

Fashel contemplated for a moment, seemingly having made a decision, and then said: "General, I believe our decision is not in error. If there are any consequences, I will take full responsibility. I trust that you can retire with honor. I apologize for the interruption, General"

Colonel Fashir, the Chairman suddenly spoke, "If it is the second scenario," his voice was very somber, "you will first engage the Kreemara fleet. If this conflict leads to both alliances entering a state of war, your future and honor will be completely ruined, and you will face prosecution for war crimes"

This is a placeholder text.

"Mr. Chairman," Fashir quickly replied, evidently having given the matter considerable thought, "we should immediately form a task force to proceed to the area previously reached by the Os Alliance fleet to investigate what exactly has occurred. Due to the need for confidentiality, I believe it is necessary for me to personally serve as the commander of this fleet. At the same time, I request the reinstatement of Tang Long as a member of the Scientific and Technological Development Committee to serve as my scientific officer"

Tang Long was at a loss for words again

There is an unwritten rule in the military, Ai Lian quietly said, that anyone can be provoked, but one must never provoke the reconnaissance aircraft pilots

It crawled in the glass cabinet for a while, then suddenly struck the glass with its teeth

Derr shook his head and said, "I can clearly feel that I am at my wit's end. I do not know if they will allow me to retire safely, rather than face a military tribunal"

Fashel revealed a slight cold smile, slightly bowed, and then instructed the gendarmes a few words. The gendarmes left, and after a while, another person entered, accompanied by the gendarmes who brought in a large glass cabinet. The chairman was surprised to find that the person had no official rank and was a civilian

Finally, the Chairman of the Military Committee said, "Well, Colonel Fashir, according to the law, you have the right to present evidence. However, I must remind you that you must provide sufficient evidence; otherwise, your request to cancel the hearing will be regarded as contempt of the hearing, and you are well aware of the consequences." The people around nodded in agreement, their expressions suggesting that as soon as Fashir failed to provide a legitimate reason, they would immediately tear him apart. However, I must remind you that you must provide sufficient evidence; otherwise, your request to cancel the hearing will be regarded as contempt of the hearing, and you are well aware of the consequences. The people around nodded in agreement, their expressions suggesting that as soon as Fashir failed to provide a legitimate reason, they would immediately tear him apart.

Indeed," Ai Lian replied. They fell silent for a moment.

Ai Lian turned her head and saw Tang Long at m.hetushu.com, coming to a halt.

"Come up." Ailian said, putting on the helmet

High-strength fiber! Fashir did not look at Tang Long, but focused on that monster and said

What is the matter

Goodbye," said Tang Long, "I am truly glad to see you again

I just want to say, "Tang Long hurriedly argued, 'Thank you, thank you for saving me.'"

"I surrender, I surrender, please spare me." Tang Long endured it, nearly on the verge of vomiting, his head spinning.

"This evidence is irrelevant to our current hearing," shouted a member of the military committee

The entire venue was in an uproar; Fashier's behavior undoubtedly violated the dignity of the hearing, and no one had dared to announce the cancellation of their own hearing. For a moment, everyone was whispering to each other, mostly feeling somewhat irritated by Fashier's rudeness. The situation was momentarily out of control, and it was only after the chairperson struck the gavel repeatedly that order was restored

"Alright," Ailian said to Tang Long, "I must be on my way."

However, the Chairman propped his head on his hand and slowly said: "Colonel Fashir, if what you are saying is all a ruse intended to deceive the hearing, then it is a very splendid ruse. I still believe it cannot be proven ... ... "

Tang Long had never seen such a thing. It crouched on the ground like an insect, and if it stood upright, it would be much taller than a person. Its entire body was covered in a hard shell, flat, with a small, peculiar head adorned with red eyes. The most terrifying aspect was its two incredibly sharp large fangs, extending forward, as if anything could not withstand a gentle pinch from those fearsome giant teeth

Colonel Fashal. A gendarme stepped forward and opened the door

"Could it be? Is my luck really this good?" Tang Long muttered to himself

Ai Lian let out a soft laugh, removed her helmet, and her thick long hair cascaded down like a waterfall

The Hai Lan ship entered a state of simple light-speed motion. In another room, after Tang Long and Ai Lian parted ways, Fa Xie Er and De Er were engaged in a confidential discussion.

"General, what is your opinion on this hearing?" Fashir asked

We should head back," Ailian said, as the reconnaissance aircraft spewed flames and flew towards the base

Fashel raised his hand to stop the chairman's questioning and said, "Please forgive me, esteemed Mr. Chairman, and all members of the hearing. Before he begins to speak, I would like to clarify two points. First, this evidence is highly confidential. Given that General Der has already contemplated retirement, I have kept this evidence from him, and there will be no concerning leaks from General Der. Second, although this individual is a civilian, he is an authority in this field, so I request that the chairman allow him to testify."

"The light barrier has been breached," Tang Long said awkwardly

"Gendarmes, gendarmes!" Fashir shouted loudly. A large group of gendarmes rushed in, armed with weapons. At that moment, the glass shattered, and the creature burst out, leaping onto the table. Clearly, it possessed a highly developed muscular system, and as its long teeth gently closed, the microphone on the table was severed in two.

Fashel is well aware that his hearing is not so simple, but he has ways to deal with those people. How to turn disadvantages into advantages will depend on his talents.

Fahriel pondered for a moment, then displayed an expression of sudden realization. Tang Long knew that Fahriel understood, feeling a sense of admiration for Fahriel's quick thinking

Hello. Tang Long slowly approached Ai Lian, grinning and smiling amicably, unsure of where to place his hands

"Alright, Chairman," said the gentleman from https://www.hetushu.com, "I will first answer the Chairman's first question. My name is Tang Long," he slightly bowed, "a member of the Committee for the Development of Science and Technology."

"It is impossible," Tang Long said, seeing the glass cracking.

Then, in the utmost silence, the Chairman spoke, "Colonel Fashal, what steps do you think we should take?"

I am that reckless miner. " Tang Long smiled again, realizing that his smile looked quite unappealing, with the muscles on his face tense, and he did not understand why he was saying these things

Deer has been feeling anxious and said, "From the attitude of the Military Committee, they are also uncertain."

The airlock opened. The reconnaissance aircraft slid off the flight deck, and Tang Long felt himself suddenly pressed back into the seat by immense acceleration, then the reconnaissance aircraft shot out like an arrow with a whoosh.

That is more conducive to the hatching of the chicks, Tang Long said

Ailian nodded but still did not speak

Fashel took the most secure measures by using a thick alloy container to transport the egg, however, no one anticipated that at this moment, life within the egg had already begun to grow

Would you like to give it a try

Captain Ailian

You mean, "Fashel frowned, 'that hard egg..."

In the application of classical equations, the Dulles Alliance is not inferior to the Os Alliance, having also constructed its own jump transmission points. However, no transmission points have been established in the Red Matrix Galaxy, and Tang Long and his team need simple light-speed transport ships to take them to the nearest transmission point, which takes two to three days. During light-speed travel, there is no phenomenon of time stopping, which is the theory of classical equations: distance changes, time remains co-axial.

Is that so ... ... '' Tang Long smiled weakly, feeling somewhat deflated, and had nothing more to say.

Ailian did not speak; after a while, she turned around

When Ailian reached behind Tang Long, Tang Long suddenly spoke up

The egg has cracked open!" Someone shouted loudly, not knowing who it was. The cracks on the egg grew larger, as if something inside was striking against the shell. Everyone in the audience was stunned, watching in terror. Suddenly, the enormous egg shattered, and a dark, indistinct object began to wriggle inside.

"Just now, you didn't seem like yourself at all," Tang Long said, sitting in the back seat behind Ai Lian, unable to see her expression. "Such wild flying maneuvers are hardly characteristic of a female pilot"

Why? Fashal does not quite understand

All these doubts and various incredible aspects stem from this mysterious egg!" Fashier said, pointing at the egg. "This is a non-human species that we have never seen or encountered before. The level of attention from the Alliance of Os indicates that this is definitely not a simple egg; it may bring certain impacts to human society!

Tang Long's face flushed slightly, and he quickly changed the subject, "What are you doing?"

Dulles Alliance transport ship, Sea Blue

"Please state your identity, are you a civilian?" The Chairman said sternly, even exaggeratedly staring at him, "Do you know that you are currently undergoing an interrogation by the Military Commission?"

Perhaps beauty always coexists with pride. Tang Long thought to himself, perhaps only a woman as beautiful as this could be worthy of pride

People have begun to shout, jumping up from their seats and running around in a panic, attempting to escape this place. The chairman is barely sitting in his position, straining to control his trembling.

Fashel emerged from General Der's room, still frowning. The old general could excuse himself with his impending retirement, and the alliance would not trouble a general about to retire. However, the situation was different for Fashel; what awaited him might be severe questioning. Nevertheless, Fashel had already prepared a plan, and he believed it would astonish the gentlemen of the military committee during the hearing.

The chairman of the committee began reading the statement report, discussing issues such as the situation of both parties at the time, the exercise of command authority, whether the other party had hostile intentions, and the legality of opening fire, among others. Fashir listened patiently for a while, then suddenly interrupted the chairman's speech, saying: "Mr. Chairman, please forgive me for interrupting, but I believe there is evidence to show that my decision at the time was sufficient, indisputable, and, given the importance of the matters in the report, I request the cancellation of my hearing."

The Haiblue finally arrived at its destination. The teleportation point is located in the high orbit of a planet called Titi. For the past two days, Tang Long had been unable to find Ai Lian, as Ai Lian was always on duty in the cockpit. Finally, today the duty officer informed Tang Long that Ai Lian had taken a break and was on the flight deck. Tang Long hurried to the flight area, and from a distance, he saw a familiar figure stepping onto a reconnaissance aircraft parked on the deck

Tang Long has finally departed from the Hongju Star System. Accompanying him to the capital are Vice Admiral De'er, the Supreme Commander of the Hongju Fleet, Colonel Fashier, the Chief Assistant Staff Officer, and the civilian Tang Long. The Hongju Fleet is temporarily under the command of Major General Li Fa, as all other mid- to senior-level military officers have been recalled due to this sudden emergency situation

"It's nothing, just a walk, passing by occasionally," Tang Long deflected. Ai Lian looked at Tang Long in confusion; his breathless appearance did not resemble someone who was merely passing by.

Ailian continued to board the reconnaissance aircraft, when suddenly, she stopped in her tracks

Dulles, December 11, 197

There is also a rule in our place, Tang Long finally regained his composure and said, "Anyone can be offended, but one must never offend a woman"

Once again, there was a commotion, and the situation became increasingly interesting; this dramatic effect led to a wave of confusion. In the end, the chairman and several key committee members discussed the matter and agreed to Fashir's request

Beneath them, the tumultuous waves of the ocean on Titan are surging.

Ailian looked at Tang Long with some curiosity and finally said

Ailian remained unmoved, merely lowering her eyelids

Unbeknownst to us, the hearing has transformed into a speech by Fashir

Tang Long's heart was racing, Ai Lian resembled a piece of art perfected to the utmost, yet also appeared as an illusion or perhaps smoke. Tang Long was afraid that his breathing would disturb this beautiful scene

Tang Long leaned against the railing of the Sea Blue, watching as the fourth planet of the Red Matrix system gradually disappeared into the halo of the red star, finally letting out a sigh of relief. He even felt a tinge of nostalgia for his days in the Red Matrix, especially for the captain named Ai Lian, who always left a deep impression on people. Leaving like this felt somewhat regrettable. He began to feel a sense of melancholy and helplessness, as life's fate was like a meteor drifting through the sky, beyond his control, merely passing by, continuing to drift in solitude.

First, the hearing regarding Admiral Der was initiated. Due to Admiral Der's request to resign as the commander of the Red Matrix Fleet and to retire, the hearing concerning him concluded swiftly. The committee was not particularly inclined to hold the old general accountable; everyone viewed his retirement as a dignified exit. As Fashier had anticipated, Admiral Der received what he desired.

However, the Chairman looked at the egg and said hesitantly, "Perhaps that is just a stone..."