Three-body: The Most Competent Wallfacer in History

This scene reminded many people of the battle at Uranus, where humanity's computers were utterly incapable of analyzing the trajectory of "The Waterdrop."

As a result, it was only after several dozen minutes into the battle that they realized they were being attacked by "The Waterdrop."

Similarly, the gyroscope moved too quickly, or its trajectory was beyond the computer's expectations, leaving Galaxy III in a state of confusion for several seconds after encountering the gyroscope's attack.

Even more fitting was that the gyroscope employed the same tactic of collision.

It's just that the gyroscope was as big as a hill; colliding with a warship was not as simple as making a small hole, but rather it would result in the warship being completely destroyed.

In the end, experts found a key photograph amidst a sea of data.

That photograph was almost entirely white, but upon examination with a filter, one could discern a gyroscope-shaped object at the bottom of the white expanse; that should be the gyroscope that attacked Kakari's forces.

This photograph was taken as the Monster Cannon held off the gyroscope while the warship was strenuously climbing.

The image had been overlooked in all past reviews by Galaxy III, but, fortunately, a meticulous expert discovered it.

Through this photograph, it could be proven that there really was only one gyroscope!

Because in the photograph, only one gyroscope was blocking the Monster Cannon's attack, while Kakari's fleet did not encounter any obstruction from other gyroscopes.

Thus, it can be said that the enemy must have mastered extremely advanced technology, allowing the gyroscope to enter lightspeed with virtually no preparation time.

It was possible to dismiss the curvature engine, because no traces of it were detected around the gyroscope.

For now, that was all the expert group could deduce, and they suggested that Cao Yang attempt to communicate with the gyroscope, given that it had previously replied to Cao Yang, it likely wouldn't refuse to communicate with other intelligent life forms.

The Commander-in-chief's office instructed Cao Yang to definitely seize the gyroscope satellite and to try to prevent the Silicon Star People from communicating with the gyroscope in any form.

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11.3 light-years away, in the Unnamed Star System.

After receiving feedback from Blue Maiden Star, Cao Yang began preparations to further communicate with the gyroscope.

Jiang Yu would also keep in real-time contact with the front line during the communication, in case Cao Yang encountered any issues he couldn't resolve.

At the same time, Cao Yang ordered Kakari's forces to prepare for a total offensive, as only by wiping out the enemy could they possibly avoid any form of communication between the enemy and the gyroscope.

However, they would wait until the battle at the gyroscope satellite was over and launch a combined fleet assault for a better chance of victory.

Only a few minutes had passed when Aixinger reported to Cao Yang that the battle by the gyroscope satellite had ended, with all of the Silicon Star People's warships destroyed.

Under the leadership of Jiang Yalun, more than twenty warships approached the gyroscope satellite.

Only when the warships neared the gyroscope satellite did Jiang Yalun feel its enormity; the several-hundred-meter-long warships looked like tiny bungalows in front of skyscrapers.

Fortunately, the gyroscope satellite did not "come to life" like the one on the planet; it was still quietly "floating" there, seemingly awaiting the visit of these humans.

Jiang Yalun led his team in a simple inspection and found that the previous Silicon Star People's attacks had not caused any damage to the gyroscope satellite, and indeed, as Cao Yang had surmised, the Silicon Star People had not managed to open the gyroscope satellite.

Although the Silicon Star People had failed in their battle to seize the gyroscope satellite, they did not immediately retreat, seemingly willing to continue the struggle.

Their intent was advantageous to Cao Yang's side; the gyroscope satellite could be used as bait to lure them into a trap.

Having confirmed the strategy, Cao Yang still appointed Kakari as commander, instructing him to coordinate the various warships in preparation for the final battle with the enemy fleet.

Cao Yang, meanwhile, concentrated his efforts on preparing to communicate with the gyroscope.

At this time, the probe that Cao Yang had previously ordered Galaxy III to launch onto the planet was sending back its first batch of data.

Indeed, the probe on the planet had only found one gyroscope, confirming the experts' speculation that the multiple gyroscopes that appeared on the battlefield were indeed just one gyroscope.

At that moment, it stood silently in the desert, as if the recent violence had nothing to do with it at all.

The probe, after tests like spectroscopy and wavelength measurements, was unable to determine the material of the top.

Moreover, from its external appearance, the spinning top showed no signs of life whatsoever, resembling nothing more than a small mound with a distinctive shape.

Additionally, there had been no progress in the exploration for intelligent life on that planet.

When Jiang Yu's holographic image appeared in the control room, the formal communication with the top began with Cao Yang.

Cao Yang said, "Although you've attacked us without any warning, we have no ill intent towards you, and we hope that no further conflict will arise between us.

"And please accept our long-standing respect for your protection of this planet."

The top really didn't refuse to communicate with Cao Yang, but it directly punctured Cao Yang's lie, "I am powerful, so you respect me. My judgment is correct, you are harmful, uncivilized, a race that worships force."

Cao Yang said, "When a species develops to a certain point, it becomes harmful to the universe and other species.

"For example, you think you are civilized and not someone who worships force, yet you have caused us great harm precisely using force!"

A few seconds later, the top responded, "Your logic is quite interesting."

Jiang Yu and Cao Yang exchanged glances: Is it that easy to talk?

Seizing the moment, Cao Yang asked, "Why are you here all alone?"

After a few more seconds, the top answered, "I do not have the authority to answer that question, I am merely a guard."

Cao Yang asked, "Then what are you guarding?"

The top countered, "All your actions, including wars, long voyages away from your home, what are they for?"

Cao Yang replied, "Naturally, it's for our civilization to develop better."

The top asked again, "Have you achieved better development?"

Cao Yang responded, "Of course, our fleet has scattered the seeds of civilization across a region spanning over a dozen light-years.

"It may seem like a small area to you, but for us, it is already a vast space."

The top asked, "Is such development really progressing towards something better?"

Cao Yang was at a loss for a moment on how to reply.

After some thought, Jiang Yu countered, "What kind of development do you consider to be better?"

The top replied, "I do not know, that is precisely why we came to this planet."

Jiang Yu followed up, "Is there an answer on this planet?"

The top replied, "I do not know, I am just a guard."

Jiang Yu persisted, "Can you tell me about your civilization?"

The top replied, "I do not have that permission."

Undeterred, Jiang Yu continued his inquiry, "Your civilization is very ancient, isn't it? So ancient that even the satellites you built in near-Earth orbit have stopped working."

The top replied, "Your understanding of time is very one-sided, there is no old age, only orbits, endlessly repeating orbits."

Jiang Yu immediately asked, "What kind of orbits?"

After half a minute, Galaxy III reported that the top gave no response.

Jiang Yu faintly felt that the top was trying to tell him something, but he just couldn't grasp the key point.