The Seventh Base

These matters were all publicized, and top-notch equipment and materials, once purchased in large quantities, can easily attract attention. However, because it was Princess Elizabeth, no one would make a fuss.

"Has the development progressed so rapidly?" King Richard was somewhat surprised that Blue Star Energy Technology Group had already reached the technological level to manufacture superpower weapons.

"Your Majesty, Princess Elizabeth only holds ten percent of the shares, plus Ize and Carter, that makes twenty percent. Other planets also own a significant number of shares. Should we consider having Princess Elizabeth negotiate whether Blue Star Energy Technology Group would be willing to sell more shares for the Lucas Star Federation Government to acquire, thereby gaining control over Blue Star Energy Technology Group?" A staff member suggested nearby.

As a leading technology company, having it firmly in the hands of the Federation Government is naturally the most reassuring, especially since Blue Star Energy Technology Group also involves other planets.

Moreover, the technology of Blue Star Energy Technology Group is very mature, and if it continues to develop, it might become a power comparable to a planetary force.

"I will consider it," said King Richard, and the others did not say much else.

At this moment, King Richard actually had some other thoughts.

There seemed to be a rift between the siblings, Elizabeth and Charlie, which he was well aware of, but there was only one position for the heir.

Elizabeth had a very good relationship with Xu Mo. If the two of them could be together, he would not mind Blue Star Energy Technology Group growing stronger and eventually becoming a top force in the Star System Alliance. That way, Elizabeth would have a good future. She and Charlie could support each other.

Therefore, it was not absolutely necessary to bring Blue Star Energy Technology Group into ownership by the Federation Government. It would be just as well if it remained in Elizabeth's hands.

Some conflicts and barriers between siblings could also be resolved.

Thinking of this, King Richard believed he should perhaps ask Elizabeth to invite Xu Mo for that meal. After all this time, Elizabeth seemed to have forgotten and hadn't taken the initiative to mention it.

Despite being a king, Richard was also the father of Charlie and Elizabeth and naturally hoped both his children would fare well.

Xu Mo, very promising, a genius.

With talent, family background was not important. He could grant a noble title just like that.

Little did Xu Mo know that the number one personage of Lucas Star was already considering taking him as a son-in-law.

At that moment, Xu Mo had already learned about the events on Byron Star. It seemed his sense of crisis was correct. Blue Star Energy Technology Group had indeed suffered an attack, and it was on the most important base.

No one dared touch the bases on Lucas Star and the Sasi Kingdom. The bases in the Austin Kingdom were not as valuable and not worth the enormous cost for the dark forces behind it, as even deploying a fleet, even if successful, came at no small price.

And after this failure, would the Black God Fleet seek to settle accounts with their employer?

This invasion had cost them all the weapons systems developed over the past few months, along with many fighters and soldiers.

So, who could the employer be?

It was probably safe to rule out the Byron Star Federation Government; they lacked the ability and couldn't even come into contact with the Black God Fleet. Thus, there were basically only two possibilities: external planets like Camp Star, or Charlie and the Ministry of Defense.

"Black God Fleet." Xu Mo made a note of it.

Blue Star Energy Technology Group had been exposed too soon, but given its development, it was inevitable.

At this moment, a voice interrupted Xu Mo's train of thought. Elizabeth sat down directly opposite Xu Mo.

Looking up at her, Xu Mo saw Elizabeth ask, "Has the base been attacked?"

"Yes," Xu Mo nodded.

"How extensive is the damage?" Elizabeth inquired.

"The losses are significant, but the base's foundation was not compromised," Xu Mo said.

"Why didn't you tell me? I'm a shareholder as well. Don't I have the right to know about such a significant matter?" Elizabeth glared at Xu Mo.

Xu Mo looked at Elizabeth with a somewhat strange expression.

"What are you looking at??" Elizabeth asked, seeing the look in Xu Mo's eyes.

"Nothing," Xu Mo shook his head, wondering to himself if Princess Elizabeth's sense of ownership over Blue Star Energy Technology Group had become so strong?

She used to be indifferent, happy just to hold the shares.

Elizabeth felt annoyed looking at Xu Mo, wondering what he meant by that expression.

Remembering what her father, King Richard, had said to her, Elizabeth became even more irritated, feeling more displeased with Xu Mo as she looked at him.

"There's something else I need to tell you," said Princess Elizabeth in a cold tone.

"Hmm?" Xu Mo had grown accustomed to Princess Elizabeth's attitude. The prideful and self-respecting Princess of Lucas Star probably never managed to adapt to the change of her role. It wouldn't be right to expect her to show him respect in the same way she had for teacher, would it? Indeed, this was somewhat of an embarrassment for Elizabeth.

However, she had always treated teacher with utmost respect. Now that it was Xu Mo, she somehow couldn't do the same.

So, her attitude always seemed awkward.

Seeing Xu Mo looking at her, Princess Elizabeth still found it difficult to speak.

Last time, it was because Zero was there, and she deliberately provoked Zero, but this time it was just her and Xu Mo, and inviting Xu Mo over—especially to her home for dinner—seemed odd no matter how you looked at it.

Would Xu Mo misunderstand her?

Think she had some sort of feelings for him?

If that were the case, she'd be utterly embarrassed.

But if she didn't invite him, and considering her father had brought it up again, it was clear he wasn't as casual about it as last time. She knew her father well—when he mentioned something twice, it usually meant it had to be done. King Richard was her father, yes, but he was also the supreme ruler of Lucas Star.

"Princess?" Xu Mo said weakly, seeing Princess Elizabeth's awkward expression. What was this about?

It was as if she was trying to say something extremely difficult, almost like a confession.

"Do you have some time lately?" Princess Elizabeth asked.

"Ah?" Xu Mo was stunned. She couldn't seriously be asking him out, could she?

Princess Elizabeth's thought process was dangerous. He had to stop her right away.

"Your Highness, I've always... regarded you as a good friend," Xu Mo said weakly.

Princess Elizabeth was taken aback, then she quickly understood what Xu Mo meant, and her face suddenly changed.

"Slap..." A hand slapped down on the desk. Princess Elizabeth glared at Xu Mo with anger in her eyes, as if flames could be seen burning in them, prompting Xu Mo to shrink back a little.

The people in the library looked over, showing strange expressions. Wasn't Xu Mo Princess Elizabeth's advisor?

Why was Princess Elizabeth so furious? Had Xu Mo done something wrong?

Princess Elizabeth's chest heaved as she stared at Xu Mo. This jerk, this complete jerk... What was he thinking? Did he think she had feelings for him?

Xu Mo was extremely scared at that moment.

A rejected person's fury? It had a slight resemblance, indeed.

Suppressing the flames in her heart, Princess Elizabeth lowered her voice and said, "After learning about the war that broke out on Byron Star, my father wishes to see you and has invited you to dinner. Do you have time?"

Having said this, Princess Elizabeth stood up, her gaze cold as she looked at Xu Mo and said, "Rest assured, I wouldn't lay eyes on you even if I were blind."

With that, Princess Elizabeth turned and left, still raging inside, calling him a shameless jerk.

Her hands trembled with anger.

How many times had Xu Mo infuriated her now?

"Phew..." Xu Mo watched Princess Elizabeth leave and breathed a sigh of relief. Her reaction just now was quite frightening.

He hoped Princess Elizabeth wouldn't be blinded and take a liking to him—that would be troublesome. Not to mention Zero, Ize and Carter, the two brothers, would also want his head.

Being too outstanding was also a trouble.

However, King Richard inviting him for dinner?

Moreover, Princess Elizabeth said something very crucial. King Richard had proposed this invitation after learning about the fight at the Byron Star base, which seemed quite significant.

The battle at the base, where they had repelled the fleet and displayed a powerful weapon system, must have caught the attention of many. Even King Richard had taken notice, and this invitation to dinner may not be a good thing.

It meant that King Richard might have plans for the Blue Star Energy Technology Group.

Indeed, what he had been worried about all along had happened now that the Blue Star Energy Technology Group had developed to a certain extent.