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nWallace decided to capture one of the Imperial Soldiers in order to get information about their current plans. Though it is highly likely that they would remain silent, he still wanted to try since the Celestial has a bit of power related to controlling his target's minds.

nThat power isn't that weak considering that the Celestial can communicate just using their thoughts so it might be worth a try.

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"Tell me your name…

" Wallace asked. He wanted to see if he could make him talk first.

nThe man he captured seems to have a strong life force and had a very high affinity with mana. He couldn't measure it specifically but he could tell that the mana gathering around his body has such a high purity…

nThe man can probably be considered as an Adept Mage or someone who established an Arcane Link.

nThe person looked at him with dead eyes as he remained silent. Wallace knows that this person is already expecting his death to come so he tried to clear things up for now.

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"I won't kill you if you answer my questions. You may not believe me but I have no desire to eliminate all of the Imperial Soldiers. I just don't like how you guys are indiscriminately attacking us. We may even be able to coexist…

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nWallace said as he tried to convince the man. It was as if he had forgotten that they were the first ones who attacked them in outer space.

nOf course, he wouldn't mention that while making negotiations.

nWallace continued to try making him speak until he finally decided to say something after making several promises…

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"If you can heal me now… I will answer your questions.

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"Oh? You are still brimming with energy. I thought that you're not affected with these kinds of injuries…

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nWallace muttered before taking something out of his Dimensional Storage Space. It is one of his Mana Rejuvenating potions that he previously received from Pathfinder.

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"Alright… Take this and get healed.

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nThe man looked at the potion curiously before he unhesitatingly consumed it. There was no way he would receive poison from this man.

nIf he really wanted to kill him, there was no need to use such an elaborate plan and he can just end him by stomping on his head.

nGulp! Gulp!

nSoon, the man felt better as he slowly recovered thanks to the rejuvenating mana filling up his entire body.

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"Thank you. I'm Darius… Just a normal soldier from the Empire until I managed to take the last gene optimization and become this talented with the mana…

" Darius introduced himself as he resigned to his fate.

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"So, what kind of information do you want? I don't have any high-level information I could share so I hope you can keep your promise.

" He added.

nHe stared at Wallace's eyes. He knows that Wallace didn't have to keep his promise but he still wanted to try.

nHe finally recalled this person in front of him as he was included in the information they received from the natives here. Thanks to them being scared of the spaceships or the power of the Empire, they received plenty of information related to Wallace and other dangerous beings on the planet!

nThat's right, they have confirmed Wallace is one of the most dangerous magicians on this land!

nRight now, since he's facing such an almighty figure, Darius decided to try his luck. Anyway, the Empire wouldn't know of his betrayal. Aside from that, he trusts that whatever information Wallace could get from him, it wouldn't affect the entirety of the Imperial Fleet's plan.

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"Ho~ It's good that you're cooperative. Then, Avalon… I'll give him to you.

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nWallace said as he pulled out an Elysium from his Dimensional Storage Space. Apparently, Avalon is not capable of hacking through the spaceship's system as the empire has one of the most advanced A.I. out there.

nHe knows that even if they take the spaceship for themselves, they wouldn't be able to control it as long as their A.I. is still present. This is why Wallace just allowed the Celestial to destroy the Invader Spaceship.

nAt most, its parts can be used later on once the war is over.

n You have been injected with gene optimization fluid that you've mined from here. Is everyone capable of receiving them?

nAvalon started getting information from the man.

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"No… Only those who received the fifth gene enhancement are allowed to take them. Anyway, most of us have taken the fifth stage so there's no problem with that.

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nDarius answered. He's also observing the Automaton in front of him capable of speaking the Empire's language. He can finally connect the dots as he realized that the rumors were actually true!

nOne of the half-blood princes of the Empire had indeed taken refuge to this planet!

nThat will explain why there were powerful spaceships and magical Mech Frames on this planet!

nIn truth, many of them were very confused about the level of civilization in this world. They barely have skyscrapers, but there are amazing bridges, ships, and numerous cars. There doesn't seem to have planes but they have airships and flying battleships.

nThere are no nuclear weapons or any nuclear-powered machines… There aren't any tanks but there are mobile turrets… The old castles and stone walls in the city are still existing and there are still a lot of people living in wooden houses based on their previous patrols.

nIt feels like the advancement of technology on this planet was forced by an external factor. If this was done by a group of small individuals from a galactic force, he would then be able to explain everything here.

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"You… Are you a descendent of Prince Zacchaeus Zamphail?

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nDarius suddenly asked after realizing this.

nWallace, who was just watching on the side smiled after hearing Darius. It seems that the soldier still has time to speculate things while being interrogated.

nAnyway, they just ignored the soldier as the A.I. continued asking questions.

nAbout 15 minutes had passed before they managed to get everything they want from him.

nThey finally found a clue to easily handle this war. Though killing the prince is the easiest way, there is also another method that they could use to ensure their victory!

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