"Ronan, the Supreme Intelligence has decided that we will have a truce with the Nova Empire, so immediately cease your attack on the Nova Empire fleet."
Inside the Dark Aster, Ronan listened to the Commander's orders on the screen, his eyes wide with disbelief.
He roared furiously:
"Why? I don't agree! We clearly have the advantage now. If we persist for a few more years, I can definitely lead the Empire's forces to Xandar and slaughter all the Xandarians!"
"You know it will still take several years. Even if you win this battle, the Nova Empire will continuously replenish new fleets.
If we push them to a point of no return, even if we win, we will be severely weakened.
Don't forget, the Universe isn't just the Kree Empire and the Nova Empire; there's also the Shi'ar Empire, whose strength is not inferior to ours, constantly biding its time, watching from the sidelines.
Moreover, the Nova Prime has already made concessions and will pay sufficient compensation for this truce.
Ronan, the Empire has not stopped its conquests these past years, first the Skrull Empire, and then the Nova Empire. We now need to recuperate properly and digest the fruits of these two wars.
Otherwise, even if we eliminate the Nova Empire, it will ultimately be for the Shi'ar Empire's benefit!"
The War Commander sternly reprimanded Ronan.
However, Ronan clearly did not agree with this explanation:
"What about my parents and siblings who died in battle? They all died in this war, at the hands of the Nova Empire, at the hands of the Xandarians. Is this deep-seated blood feud to be abandoned for profit?"
"It's not abandonment, Ronan, it's just a delaying tactic. Once the Empire recovers its strength, we will only become stronger. Then we can take down the Nova Empire in one fell swoop."
The Commander explained with a serious expression:
"Ronan, you must understand that this is an order from the Supreme Intelligence, and the Supreme Intelligence's orders are absolutely not to be disobeyed, not even by you, the Accuser.
If you still don't understand the reasoning, then obey the order. A soldier's duty is to obey orders."
"Hmph, if we recover our strength, can't they recover theirs? More people will just die then. The best option is to eliminate them all now.
The Supreme Intelligence, a machine that only considers profit and nothing else, is unworthy of being the leader of the Kree Empire!"
Ronan roared in anger.
Hearing Ronan's words, the Commander's face instantly changed:
"Ronan, do you know what you are saying? I, as the Commander, now order you to immediately cease your attack on the Nova Empire, relinquish control of the Dark Aster, and return to the capital at once!"
"I'm sorry, I, Ronan the Accuser, now formally declare my secession from the Kree Empire.
The war will not end. I will slaughter all the Nova Empire's Planets, and use the blood of all Xandarians to Matsuri the souls of my family!"
Ronan raised his warhammer, his expression twisted as he roared.
Without waiting for the Commander to say anything more, he directly cut off the communication screen.
Just then, two figures, one green and one blue, walked out from behind, clapping.
It was Thanos' adopted daughters, Gamora and Nebula.
Ronan turned to look at the two and replied, raising his head:
"Under the rule of the Supreme Intelligence, the Kree Empire has completely lost the glory of us Kree.
As long as Thanos is willing to help me destroy Xandar and make me the new ruler of the Kree Empire, then I will agree to cooperate and use all my connections to help him find clues about the Infinity Stones."
Thanos, also known as the Mad Thanos, is one of the most powerful beings in the Universe. No one can resist the Planets his fleet reaches; half of their population will be slaughtered.
Even the Nova Empire and the Kree Empire had no effective way to deal with Thanos.
Only by cooperating with Thanos could he achieve his ambition and plans.
He had some hesitation originally, but now he was completely disillusioned with the Kree Empire, so that bit of hesitation vanished entirely.
Although submitting to Thanos made him feel very frustrated, it didn't matter; once he achieved his goal, he wouldn't let Thanos off either.
"Now, Korath, give me your full assault on the Nova Corps fleet! I will use their life to celebrate my secession from the Kree Empire and my rebirth!"
"Yes, Lord the Accuser!"
Ronan's most loyal subordinate, Korath the Pursuer, saluted respectfully.
"It's Ronan's Dark Aster. It looks like the Nova Corps is in trouble!"
Inside the magic spaceship, through the external image projection retrieved by Orion, Star-Lord and the others noticed that the Nova Corps was at a distinct disadvantage in their resistance against Ronan's Dark Aster. If this continued, they would be completely annihilated.
Adam stroked his chin and chuckled, seeing the situation:
"It's not necessarily a bad thing."
Although he hadn't intended to interfere in the war between the Nova Empire and the Kree Empire, that was only if there were no benefits driving him.
Now that he was going to capture Ronan, it meant making an enemy of the Kree Empire. He might as well go all the way, and incidentally make the Nova Empire owe him a favor, which could pave the way for a future honeymoon trip.
Two birds with one stone.
"You all wait here for me, I'm going to bring Ronan back."
Adam's figure flickered, appearing directly outside the spaceship, then rapidly flew towards the Nova Corps' battleship.
Watching Adam fly directly through the Universe without wearing any equipment, Star-Lord muttered again:
"I still don't believe this guy is an Earthling. Earthlings absolutely cannot do these things."
Invisibly passing through layers of encirclement, his mental power permeated the Nova Corps battleship, and Adam directly Apparitioned into the main control room inside the battleship.
At this moment, the Commander of the Nova Corps' Eighth Legion was frantically reporting the situation to the Nova Prime on the screen.
"Prime, Ronan suddenly launched a fierce attack on us. Our fleet has already lost more than half its strength, we need reinforcements!"
"Damn it, the Supreme Intelligence clearly agreed to a truce, why are they going back on their word now!"
Nova Prime, hearing the report from the Commander of the Eighth Legion, also slammed her hand on the table in anger.
Soon, a general beside her reported:
"The Kree Empire has replied, saying that Ronan was dissatisfied with the truce agreement and has seceded from the Kree Empire. They are now unable to stop Ronan's offensive and hope for our understanding."
"Nonsense, that's just an excuse! Question them again, make them immediately stop Ronan's attack."
Nova Prime couldn't help but curse, then said to the Commander of the Eighth Legion on the screen:
"I have already dispatched the nearest legion to support you, you must hold out for two hours."
"Prime, with Ronan's current insane method of attack, we might not last half an hour."
The Commander of the Eighth Legion's face immediately turned ashen when he heard that reinforcements would take two hours to arrive:
"Prime, if we die in battle, I hope you will take good care of our families!"
"Don't worry, I promise you, the Empire will take good care of the families of every warrior who sacrifices for the Empire."
Nova Prime's eyes gradually reddened, and everyone else around her was also immersed in sadness.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared next to the Commander of the Eighth Legion.
"Prime, I can actually help you solve this problem."
It was Adam, having dropped his Apparition.