"It's simple, because I am Duge, and I will not allow a monopoly within the National Defense Bureau, at least on the surface, I must sever ties with Lanchen Star. Jing Aizhen, separation does not mean we won't communicate.

When something arises, we will cooperate overtly and covertly. It's more advantageous to act with collaboration, and at critical moments, you can even ally with individuals from other stars to attack the National Defense Bureau -- invite the unsuspecting into a trap," Duge explained, "Those who achieve great things do not fuss over trifles; as long as we can secure the ultimate victory, some people must be sacrificed when necessary."

"Lin Hong, you won't sacrifice us in the end, will you?" Jing Aizhen looked at Duge, her expression quite complex.

"If sacrifice were required, you would have died just now. Unless you are not competent and die in the chaotic battle, no one else from Lanchen Star will die," Duge said seriously. As he spoke, he turned to Yuan Xiaoyan, shifting the topic, "Xiao Yuan, divinate for Jing Aizhen and the others. Let's see what their future holds?"

After realizing the multiple interpretations of Yuan Xiaoyan's divination, Duge had fallen in love with this manner of boosting morale---after all, he held the power of interpretation.

"Find life within death," Yuan Xiaoyan said after a moment of silence.

Great!

This time, there was no need for explanation!

Duge laughed, "Now, do you feel relieved?"

Jing Aizhen nodded silently and then asked Duge, "When Guo Yougui asked who you were, you made your move to kill. Can I know your real name on Lanchen Star?"

"Geng Qing," Duge glanced at her and used Xu Wan's real name. He was a person who paid attention to detail; he had inquired about many details of Lanchen Star from Xu Wan in preparation for the current situation.

Fortunately, just as on Qiyuan Star, Alien Warriors did not know each other well. Knowing a name was already good; they would not probe into each other's past.

Having learned Duge's name, Jing Aizhen did not interrogate further. After everyone exchanged their contact information, she quickly led her former subordinates and the remaining people away.

...

Yu Bo was silent from beginning to end.

He vaguely felt that something was off about Jing Aizhen and the others, but the ferocity of Duge made him keep all his suspicions to himself.

Even so, he could not escape a beating from Duge.

However.

Duge did not thrash him in front of Xu Wan and the others, but dragged him into Xin Tianyang's mirror space and gave him a thorough beating.

After emerging from the mirror space, Yu Bo's injuries also healed.

But the thrashing made him realize -- Lin Hong was definitely not a man of Lanchen Star.

Chances were he was the real Duge, but being alone and powerless, he kept this deduced truth deep in his heart.

Playing dumb could keep him alive; dead, there would be nothing left.

...

After conquering Marta Kingdom, the National Defense Bureau finally declared with full authority their glorious achievement of conquering Marta Country.

The bodies of Guo Yougui and others were pixelated before their keywords and skills, the crimes they committed, and the announcement that Green Star's Alien Warriors must accept supervision and abandon the act of splitting Green Star were published.

It even designated organizations such as the 16th Group Army, Green Star Business Federation, and the Assembly Line Organization, which are clearly controlled by Alien Warriors, as targets for the next strike...

Coupled with the footage of the 7th Group Army's deployment in Marta Country, the National Defense Bureau finally had a moment to posture triumphantly on the battle network.

...

The 7th Army Corps was left to clean up the aftermath in Marta Country.

Duge and his companions returned to the Imperial Capital.

Nalan Li detected that members of the Assembly Line Organization, Business Federation, and Benevolent Association were dividing into two groups; one heading to Gao Ming's Seaside City and the other converging near the Imperial Capital.

Every individual of Green Star has a locked battle net ID. No matter how one changes their nickname, the battle net server can always trace the origin.

Alien Warriors need the battle network to spread their influence, so tracking their whereabouts is not difficult.

So many Alien Warriors rushing to the Imperial Capital could only have one purpose -- to control the leadership core of Green Star and target the space battle line, which Duge had anticipated; there was no reason he had thought of it and others would not.

The power core has the highest authority to control the space battle line, so protecting the President becomes the top priority.

Of course, Duge had his own thoughts when returning to the Imperial Capital; he could not allow any possible leaks of his identity.

Therefore, the President's top-secret files about him must be destroyed, and every person who knew his identity must be beaten by him.

The sooner, the better.

Even a day's delay could push him into an abyss.

Thus,

On the same day Nalan Li returned to the Imperial Capital, Green Star's highest echelon suffered an unprecedented attack.

The Vice President, the Secretary of State, ministers of critical departments, secretaries, and anyone who had the opportunity to access secret files, all received a vicious slap from a mysterious assailant.

The Presidential Palace's security was as good as none in front of the assassin. The soldiers on duty outside did not even catch a glimpse of the assassin's shadow, and surveillance cameras could only capture a blurred figure.

Having slain Guo Yougui to inherit his experience and with the doubled bonuses from Sang Chao's Swift Battle chaos, Duge's speed, although not as fast as Flash Hero, was not much different from that of Quicksilver post-isotope upgrade; it was unlikely for ordinary people to keep up with his speed.

That day,

The President's phone was overwhelmed with calls.