After deciding to accept the invitation, Duanmu Huai also informed the girls about the situation. Naturally, everyone was looking forward to it. After all, people like An, Gu Leiya, Lumière and others had fought to save those planets, so they also Very concerned about the future of human civilization on these planets.

Now that they can see that they can unite and move forward together, they are also very happy - it means that their original efforts were not in vain, right?

Of course, what Duanmuhuai would say is...

"This is about 'facing the future and creating brilliance together'... Do we have to use such a boring theme? Forget it, it's better than celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pavlov's birth."

Looking at the slogan on the invitation, Duanmu Huai rolled his eyes silently. They are currently taking the battleship of the Tribunal to the venue of the banquet, which is a place located in the center of these planets. In order to better coordinate the commercial and political relations of the various planets, Dardaniel spared no expense in this place called A large space station was built at the "Middle Point of Aquila". According to Dardanelle's vision, this place will become a center for material trade and transportation for other planets.

 This dinner is also equivalent to the opening ceremony announcing the official launch of the space station.

“I didn’t expect that they actually succeeded. It’s really impressive. I still remember that all these planets were on the verge of extinction.”

As the person who has followed Duanmuhuai for the longest time - or second only to Ojis, An couldn't help but feel emotional. She has been with Duanmuhuai all the way to the present, and An has also been involved in almost all the wars on these planets. There is participation. Looking back now, Her Royal Highness the Princess feels as if she was a lifetime ago.

 “Don’t get too excited.”

Duanmu Huai looked at the excited An and silently poured cold water on her.

 “This time we go mainly to kill people.”

 “Huh? Kill someone?”

 Hearing this, An was shocked.

“Why? Mr. Knight, is there something wrong with those planets?”

 “That’s not true.”

Duanmu Huai shook his head, then stretched out his hand to point to the invitation.

“Didn’t you notice the invitation? Our opponent is the Galaxy Business Alliance.”

"what is that?"

 At this time An also came over, picked up the invitation and read it carefully.

“To put it simply, it is a large-scale business alliance established by a group of alien alien civilizations. Do you understand?”

“Oh… wait, why are they involved?”

 Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Mary and others had no reaction, but An immediately noticed something was wrong. After all, despite her innocent appearance, Her Highness the Sorcerer Princess is also very familiar with politics. Therefore, after hearing Duanmuhuai's introduction, An immediately realized the problem.

An also knows the situation of these planets. To be honest, even if it sounds nice, An still feels that they do not have strong trade power at present. After all, these planets are currently in the recovery period, and strictly speaking they are on the weak side.

Of course, it is normal for the weaker party to join the team to keep warm, and they do this too.

  But the emergence of the information business alliance is another matter.

Especially Duanmuhuai pointed out that the other party was a "large" business alliance, which immediately made An's vigilance aroused.

 It is natural for merchants to expand their strength and scope, but this also depends on the situation. If they are merchants with average strength, they will choose to cooperate with local forces.

 But what if you are a strong businessman?

"Uh... I still don't understand. Is there any problem? Miss An?"

Looking at An who was deep in thought and looking serious, Mary asked doubtfully. Although she is a very capable writer, unfortunately - politics is not Mary's area of ​​expertise.

 Archaeology might be better.

"Businessmen are all pursuing profits. Indeed, I also admit that if you look at it from the perspective of businessmen, the planet that survived the disaster has great development value, and because they need to rebuild, they also have an urgent need for business, but This creates a problem."

"question?"

"Yes, merchants will indeed sell you what you want, but you also know that if they know that you really want it, the other party will raise the price."

"ah………"

 Hearing this, Mary suddenly understood.

"If it is only for personal use, you may choose to give it up and not sell it. But if a planet is about to enter a cold winter, and people need enough warm items to survive the cold winter. In this case, if the other party raises the price, You can only buy it, right?"

 “But I can shop around…”

“That only works in the context of healthy competition, and more importantly, these businessmen are supervised, so they can be obedient. But, if there is no supervision, what will happen?”

 “Huh? This...”

Hearing this, Mary also frowned and immediately discovered the problem.

 “This is why Dardanelle called us.”

Duanmuhuai also revealed the answer to the mystery at this time.

"You can be sure that the other party has definitely had contact with Dardaniel before. To be honest, as a Rogue Trader, he is not very strong. Even in the Star Alliance, he can't compare with those large chambers of commerce. "

 “That’s right…”

"So I think those **** aliens must have used both soft and hard tactics on him. They want to eat up this newly emerged prototype of a business alliance, strengthen their own power, and monopolize the economic circulation here. Of course, if the other party is also a human civilization, then this is not the case. It's just normal business competition, but..."     Saying this, Duanmu Huai showed a ferocious smile.

“A mere alien alien actually attempts to usurp human interests? Just these low-level alien hybrids? Not to mention unequal business competition, even equal business competition will not work!”

“So Mr. Duanmu said we are here to kill people.”

At this moment Mary also understood that Dardanelle's invitation was on the one hand an invitation, and on the other hand a request for help. The business alliance of extraterrestrial civilizations across galaxies must be a behemoth, and its strength is definitely not comparable to that of a small rogue trader and a few planets that are rebuilding after a disaster. Dardaniel asked the Inquisition to come forward just to confront it head-on. This behemoth!

As for Duanmu Huai's intermittent convulsions, everyone has long been accustomed to it. This is the human supremacy of the Tribunal. From the perspective of the Tribunal, the so-called Galaxy Business Alliance is an organization of a group of lowly alien races trying to harm the interests of mankind. , just eliminate it directly.

While speaking, the warships of the Tribunal have also arrived at the space station built at the center point. Compared with the space station of the Inquisition, the technical design of the space station in front of me is obviously more backward. Its appearance is like a giant donut, and in the center of the donut is a large and thick chocolate stick. Stick, how should I say...

 That’s it.

Of course, Duanmuhuai doesn't particularly care about this. Anyway, this is the first space station that Dardanelle has spent a lot of money to build, and it still looks like that. If possible, Dardaniel would naturally want to build a giant space station like the Tribunal's, but he does not have the technology, capital, or strength.

Then we can only make it what it is.

 Around this space station, there are several warships patrolling back and forth.

“Ah, that’s UAC over there, right?”

 “I saw the Tower Council’s warships...”

Looking at the logos on the battleships, the girls were also talking about it. It's no wonder. After all, the space battleships of these forces were purchased from the Tribunal, but the logos have changed. Of course, with their current funds, they cannot afford to buy a large warship, and buying some ordinary destroyers or cruisers is enough.

As for the Emperor-class battleships, they don't even think about it. These are not for sale, and Duanmuhuai is not for sale.

 “What kind of battleship is that over there?”

However, at this moment, Gu Leya also curiously stretched out her hand and pointed to the side and asked. Hearing Gu Leya's question, others also looked in the direction of her finger.

On the other side of the space station, a strange-looking metal battleship was docked in orbit. It was about the same size as a moon-class cruiser, and its surface looked very smooth. To be honest, it felt like A long eggplant lying sideways...well, the shape is very similar.

“It’s probably the battleship of the Galaxy Business Alliance.”

Looking at the battleship, Duanmu Huai snorted coldly.

 “Ecott, go past them.”

 “Understood, uncle.”

Hearing Duanmuhuai’s order, Aikote immediately made changes. Soon, the Inquisition fleet with the Emperor-class battleship as the core was seen changing direction and heading towards the eggplant battleship. They slowed down and passed by the long-eggplant battleship one by one. At the same time, the black macro cannon muzzles on the ship were also aimed at the battleship in front of them. It was certain that with just one order, this battleship would immediately be on trial. The court was completely shattered by the bombardment.

As for the other party's reaction, Duanmu Huai didn't care. He just led the fleet around the space station in a majestic manner, and then left the flagship in an airship and entered the closed hangar under the guidance of the tower.

When the cabin door opened and Duanmuhuai and his group stepped out of the airship, they saw Dardaniel approaching them with a playful smile.

“Hello, my dear Lord Judge, oh my, it seems like three autumns after not seeing each other for one day, but you still look so good...”

“Okay, stop flattering me, I think you’re doing well, your stomach is growing.”

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai looked at the traveling trader in front of him. He still remembered that when he first met him, Dardaniel's body shape was quite well-proportioned, but now... his beer belly looked like he hadn't exercised for a long time.

 “Oh, look what you are saying...”

Hearing Duanmuhuai’s joke, Dardaniel also showed an embarrassed smile.

“Isn’t this busy... I’ve been having meetings with people, eating and drinking, hey, I’ve also thought about losing weight... It’s a pity that I don’t have time..."

“It’s hard to start a business, just take your time.”

Duanmuhuai reached out and patted Dardaniel on the shoulder.

 “Oh, by the way, let me introduce it to you.”

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai looked at Mary.

"This is Mary Clarissa Christie. She is also a member of our Inquisition, and she is also a writer. She has been acting with me and has written many Inquisition actions into books. If you are interested, You can talk to her.”

"real?"

 Hearing this, Dardaniel's eyes suddenly lit up.

“Oh, Lord Judge, I didn’t expect you to give me such a great gift when you came here. Thank you so much!”

Having said this, Dardanelle also hurriedly faced Mary and bowed respectfully.

"Hello, lady, I am Dardanelle, a rogue trader with a little reputation. I wonder if you are interested in talking to me about the publication of your works?"

"Why?"

Looking at Dardaniel in front of her, Mary was stunned. She looked at Dardaniel in surprise, and then at Duanmuhuai, with a confused look on her face.

  What expansion is this?

 Mr. Duanmu never mentioned it to me before?

 I bought a second-hand Audio-Technica LP60XBT record player from Xianyu for only NT$900. When I got it back, it was fine except for the dust cover that was broken. It was a real bargain. Now we are also bourgeoisie who listen to records.