The Seventh Base

Chapter 856: Chapter 63: The King’s Dispute (Part 2)

Did they really accomplish so much in a little over a year at Lucas Star University, Xu Mo?

“His Majesty the King will convene a Star System Alliance conference to kick Byron Star out of the Alliance and announce its crimes. Moreover, the military has already gone to Blue Star Energy Technology Group to confiscate their assets,” Ize also chimed in.

Elizabeth’s face changed instantly, feeling a bit disoriented.

Previously, although her father, King Richard, and Xu Mo had conflicts, they maintained a facade without falling out. However, this time, it seemed to be a total fallout, even confiscating Blue Star Energy Technology Group.

And Elizabeth knew Xu Mo’s strong-willed personality. If Lucas Star went this far, there was even the possibility of war between the parties.

Thinking of this, Elizabeth’s face turned even paler, her body trembling slightly.

If war were to break out…

“We’ve also received orders from our side, to stop all cooperation with Blue Star Energy Technology Group and freeze their accounts,” Carter continued; this was a complete break.

He had actually foreseen this possibility before and had warned Elizabeth about it.

Later, the outbreak of interstellar war was an unexpected event, but that battlefield accelerated Byron Star’s development, putting both sides on opposing fronts.

Elizabeth felt a bit conflicted. She knew very well that given her current standing in King Richard’s heart, pleading with him was utterly futile. Moreover, this incident was different from past ones; King Richard wouldn’t pay her any attention.

“Keep a close watch on the Star System Alliance’s developments and inform the others in the Blue Star Association,” Elizabeth instructed. They could only wait to see what decisions would come from the Star System Alliance conference before making any plans.

“Alright,” Carter and Ize nodded. In fact, with matters of this magnitude, even they couldn’t decide anything.

“Ross must not be harmed,” Elizabeth seemed to think of something, getting up and heading outside, with Ize and Carter following.

Soon, the news of the Federation Government taking action against Blue Star Energy Technology Group was exposed by the media, causing quite a stir in the Lucas Star Capital. Many people, including numerous Lucas University students, protested.

Many employees within Blue Star Energy Technology Group were graduates of Lucas University, and both the founder and major shareholders had come from Lucas University. Xu Mo had once saved Lucas University’s dignity, and they strongly opposed the actions of the Lucas Federation Government, claiming they hadn’t followed proper Federal laws.

The media managed to interview Princess Elizabeth, after all, as she was a shareholder of Blue Star Energy Technology Group.

Princess Elizabeth expressed her puzzlement over the Federation Government’s decision and her belief that they would recognize their wrongful actions.

This interview, once made public, stirred up quite a storm. Given Princess Elizabeth’s sensitive status as a royal princess, her criticizing the Federation Government’s decision as a mistake had a huge impact, effectively putting her at odds with her father, King of Lucas Star.

This was likely the first time Princess Elizabeth openly opposed her father, the people of Lucas Star Capital recalled the past, and it seemed Princess Elizabeth might have affections for Xu Mo, prioritizing them over her future.

In the Star System Alliance, a virtual conference was convened, with members logging in one by one, all having seen the footage of that war.

King Richard was the initiator of this Star System Alliance meeting, and he spoke, “As a member of the Star System Alliance, Byron Star has successively destroyed five major planets, including Camp Star and Lancelot Star, posing as interstellar thieves to plunder. While the Star System Alliance fleet was fighting on the front lines, Byron Star carried out sordid acts behind the scenes, looting the spoils of war to enhance themselves. This goes beyond just violating the Star System Alliance treaty. I have ordered the confiscation of Blue Star Energy Technology Group industries. Furthermore, Blue Star Energy Technology Group has holdings on several major planets. I hope everyone will seize them as well, and I urge all members of the Star System Alliance to cease cooperation with Byron Star.”

Upon hearing King Richard’s words, everyone understood he aimed to isolate Byron Star and seal their assets abroad. Blue Star Energy Technology Group was the foundation of Byron Star’s development. Taking over Blue Star Energy Technology Group and canceling all cooperation, isolating Byron Star, would make it inevitable for them to falter with subsequent military actions.

“I object,” said the King of the Sasi Kingdom, “Even if this troop was secretly supported by Byron Star, as far as I know, Camp Star and four other major planets once allied with the Black God Fleet to attack Byron Star, only for Byron Star to take them down, allowing them control of the Black God Fleet. Since Camp Star and the others colluded with the Black God Fleet to destroy Byron Star first, violating the Alliance treaty, Byron Star’s counterattack should not be in question.”

“Secondly, Lancelot Star has already betrayed the Star System Alliance, becoming a minion of Mandala Star. Byron Star attacking Lancelot Star can’t be seen as violating the Alliance treaty but rather as cleansing the ranks.”

“Lastly, this video itself: the Mandala Star United Kingdom’s fleet and the Star System Alliance fleet were engaged in battle on the front lines, with the Alliance fleet being suppressed and already retreating. It was only when Byron Star arrived and destroyed the logistics troops of the Mandala Star United Kingdom causing them to withdraw. This battle was advantageous for us. Byron Star defeated the Mandala Star fleet twice, acting as crucial resistance against the Mandala Star United Kingdom, yet in King Richard’s narrative, they’ve become the sinners of the Star System Alliance.”

“As for Blue Star Energy Technology Group, I also have shares in Sasi Kingdom. You think you can seize the Blue Star Energy Technology Group on Lucas Star just like that? In that case, should I seize Lucas Star’s enterprises in my Sasi Kingdom?”

As the King of the Sasi Kingdom finished speaking, everyone fell silent.

Previously, Lucas Star and the Sasi Kingdom didn’t always see eye to eye. It was only due to external threats that they formed an alliance. But concerning Byron Star, their standpoints are distinctly opposing, each with their rationales.

Moreover, what the King of Sasi Kingdom said didn’t seem wrong. They were also puzzled about how Xu Mo could lead the Black God Fleet; turns out Camp Star and others played dirty tricks, colluding with the Black God Fleet, only to be captured in return.

But how on earth did Byron Star accomplish all of this?

“If Byron Star is as you said, they should have joined forces with our assault fleet to attack Odin Mountain Star, yet they attacked only after we fought, and I even suspect the main ship was destroyed by Byron Star. I know Sasi Kingdom has some cooperation with Xu Mo, so you’re turning a blind eye to the Alliance’s safety?” King Richard retorted coldly, “Byron Star now threatens the safety of the Star System Alliance.”

“King Richard seems somewhat unreasonable, just suspicion? Furthermore, Byron Star’s unexpected attack on the Mandala Star fleet was a tactical maneuver, nothing strategically wrong. Indeed, we have some cooperation with Byron Star, don’t Lucas Star have too? Nowadays, Byron Star has already started trade cooperation with various major planets. Is he truly a threat to the Star System Alliance, or is he a threat to you, King Richard?”

Their words were sharp, each holding firm to their own stance, leading to a heated contention at the Star System Alliance meeting.

The discord between Lucas Star and Byron Star was no longer a secret.

Conversely, Byron Star had now opened some technological collaborations, having rather good relations with many members of the Star System Alliance, seemingly not exhibiting a trend to threaten the Alliance’s security. King Richard’s words seemed somewhat hyperbolic.

Even if Byron Star grew strong, as long as it could repel the Mandala Star United Kingdom, it wouldn’t be a bad thing for many planets.

Is there a difference if Byron Star is powerful, compared to Lucas Star being powerful?

Moreover, Byron Star was willing to bring others along with them.

“The Star System Alliance’s permanent council planets have seen no change for many years. Now that Byron Star demonstrates such capability, I propose Byron Star join the Star System Alliance’s permanent council,” suggested the King of the Sasi Kingdom.