The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1214: Chapter 257: Star Ring Evacuation_3

“You’re too kind, just call me by my name,” Xu Mo said. “As for how to handle this, that’s a matter for the senior team. It doesn’t affect me much, but it has impacted the Star Ring. You all need not consider my thoughts—handle it as you elders see fit, I have no opinions.”

Fred gave him face, so he couldn’t ignore the other side either.

Even though he was furious about Schlei’s betrayal, he had to suppress his emotions, considering the cooperation between him and the Star Ring, and he would respect however they decided to handle it.

As everything hasn’t completely settled yet, Xu Mo naturally wanted to avoid any possibility of division.

As for Schlei’s matter, it’s just a minor issue. Moreover, the Star Ring had personally intervened and discussed how to deal with Schlei, which is what they ought to do.

“Hmm, Mr. Zeus, please sit,” Fred said.

Xu Mo took a seat nearby.

Then Fred turned to Schlei and asked, “Is there anything you want to say?”

“Of course,” Schlei began. “I don’t understand why Big Brother decided to cooperate with the other side just based on their one-sided story, but I still believe that the Empire is history, and Gaia is just a rat in the street, afraid to show itself. Major forces in the universe are after him. In this context, why do we still choose to cooperate with them?”

“I understand everyone can’t let go of the Super Base plan, it’s the unfinished dream of our entire team. You all are obsessed, and I’m the same. But even if we want to complete the Super Base plan, we shouldn’t choose them. The Church now controls the faith of countless people. They can easily control a planet and provide manpower and resources to work with us. They’ve promised to meet all our conditions. I can’t understand why we have a better choice and still cling to the past. Is it just because they are from the Empire?”

“The Empire was gone a few hundred years ago.”

Schlei’s voice echoed in the meeting room. Xu Mo could feel the infectious passion in his voice, thinking if he were Fred, he might be swayed.

He looked in Fred’s direction.

Fred adjusted his glasses, seeming somewhat dejected.

“This wasn’t a decision made by me alone; it was a unanimous decision by everyone. No matter what you think, the decision was already made. But at this time, releasing this information, did it cross your mind what consequences it could bring, risking all our lives?” Fred internally sighed.

Science is very rigorous, so his thinking is strongly logical.

Regardless of why they agreed with Gaia, agreed with Xu Mo, those are matters not to dwell on. The focus should be that since they’ve already decided what to do, Schlei’s choice to betray poses a potential risk to everyone.

No matter how Schlei explains it, it’s just an excuse.

“So, is it really for the Super Base plan or your personal interest?” Fred sighed, his voice low. Even after hundreds of years as brothers and friends, he didn’t want it to end like this.

Many things are predictable.

His lack of concern for external affairs doesn’t mean he doesn’t understand.

Initially, Schlei’s interest in research waned, and he became more engaged in external matters, leading to his place as the external affairs handler for their team.

But because of this, Schlei gradually changed.

He started to value his interests and enjoyment. Schlei’s descendants were also the most among these founding team members, with a large family and business.

“For myself? I did this for all of us, and, the Church will meet all our conditions. How could they harm everyone? After hundreds of years, we’re already inseparable. I certainly hope everyone does well,” Schlei said.

“What personal conditions did the Church promise you?” Fred asked.

Schlei froze.

Indeed, he did ask for personal conditions, and the Church agreed.

He would become the leader and core of the team.

“Do you understand the Church? Do you know how important what we’re doing is?” Fred sighed once more. The Super Base plan cannot tolerate any risk.

He had a vague understanding of what kind of force the Church was.

Gaia was different. He was an old acquaintance, and Fred knew Gaia, had some grasp of his intentions. They were mutually beneficial and needed each other, plus Xu Mo’s identity, ensuring the Super Base plan could proceed.

“I propose we expel Schlei from the team and restrict all his actions until we leave Asgard,” Fred proposed, his voice slightly sharper as he addressed everyone.

Everyone nodded in agreement with Fred’s proposal.

After all, being friends for hundreds of years—like brothers—even though Schlei was selfish, they couldn’t bear to truly harm him.

Being expelled from the team was already the harshest punishment.

“Does Mr. Zeus have any thoughts?” Fred asked Xu Mo.

“No,” Xu Mo shook his head. “I respect the elders’ decisions.”

“Thank you,” Fred said.

Schlei’s face paled. He knew that being expelled from the team meant all today’s honor would be stripped from him.

Their success wasn’t due to any single person but because they were a team. It was the power of the team that achieved everything for him.

Without the team, his personal abilities were limited.

…….

In the Asgard Sea, in one area, a massive Starship emerged from the ocean and ascended high into the sky.

This was the Starship of the Star Ring.

Recently, the Star Ring had been engaged in evacuation plans.

Currently, all major forces in Asgard were keeping an eye on the surface lab of the Asgard Star Ring. Ever since Singularity brought Xu Mo back, they were under surveillance, neglecting the underwater lab’s migration.

Of course, this was also due to the concealment of the Star Ring Undersea Laboratory. They quietly transported important items from the lab using the Starship from the ocean, waiting for an opportunity to move into space.

These were crucial to the Star Ring and could not go wrong.

Meanwhile, the Asgard surface Star Ring Laboratory was also busy with relocation work, but their actions couldn’t be concealed from all parties. All forces sensed that the Star Ring wanted to move away from Asgard.

This news was a tremendous shock to Asgard, as the Star Ring had been rooted in Asgard for hundreds of years, deeply integrated. Various forces greatly valued the Star Ring.

Now, the Star Ring wants to leave?

Did Gaia’s visit prompt the Star Ring’s departure?

Is the Star Ring still loyal to the Empire?

During this period, starships were arriving in Asgard, with strong figures from various forces coming from other planets, descending upon Asgard.

These forces were all here for the Star Ring.

At the Star Ring, Xu Mo received a communication from Thor.

“When is the Star Ring evacuating?” Thor asked directly. Now, all major forces in Asgard knew the Star Ring wanted to leave, no longer a secret.

“Not sure yet, probably soon,” Xu Mo replied, as it was already a widely known matter, so there was no need to hide it.

Initially, the plan was to leave quietly, but that seemed unlikely now.

Schlei’s betrayal exposed Gaia, and equivalently exposed the Star Ring, leading them to their current predicament. As Fred said, Schlei’s actions would lead to the Star Ring’s downfall.

“You might not find it easy to evacuate; many strong figures came to Asgard,” Thor stated.

“Yes, I know,” Xu Mo nodded.

“Where are you planning to go?” Thor asked.

“That’s something I cannot tell you,” Xu Mo said. “However, I’ll contact you in the future. Remember what I told you before; we’re still brothers.”

“Alright, I can only wish you good luck,” Thor said. The Odin Family, at most, could refrain from interfering, which was already the utmost kindness, as all major forces wanted to retain the Star Ring.

As for assistance, even the Odin Family dared not get involved. The situation facing the Star Ring was beyond just dealing with Asgard’s forces, but against several top forces known to the universe.

Under such circumstances, how could the Odin Family assist? They, too, would become targets.

Clearly, the Odin Family couldn’t do it, so all they could do was remind Xu Mo.