Chapter 734: Chapter 411, Sudden Change at the Golden Pass Chapter 734: Chapter 411, Sudden Change at the Golden Pass Eagle Horse Star Sector, Eagle Horse II Star System, the main force of the Tianma Fleet was navigating to this location.
Yelisia looked at the planets outside the bridge with a hint of impatience in her eyes.
Leaving the Tianma Star Sector to participate in the war against the Iron-Tooth Clan had been over six years, a much longer period than she had anticipated.
The years of constant warfare had also left their marks on her.
Like many of the elite within the Empire, she had undergone a youth surgery.
This procedure significantly slowed down the aging process, maintaining a youthful state until the end-of-life phase, when aging would rapidly accelerate, followed by death.
Combined with life extension surgery, the elite of the Empire could still attain a long, high-quality life.
A combination of the youth and life extension surgeries could extend a normal lifespan from seventy or eighty years to around one hundred and fifty years, and twice that could go beyond two hundred years.
Some people, given their physical condition, could even handle three or four procedures.
However, the more surgeries were performed, the greater the difficulty and the lower the success rate.
Currently, the highest record for a mortal who underwent life extension surgery was six times, living up to four hundred fifty years.
Compared to the true immortals and the Interstellar Warriors who had never aged to death as long as they didn’t die in battle, there was still a significant gap, but it was still a remarkable achievement.
Even though it was only applicable to a very small part of the population.
Even so, the surgery could only maintain her body in a youthful state; it couldn’t provide her with limitless energy.
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Several years of war and the persistent immense pressure had left her skin dull and unable to conceal her fatigue.
Now, she just wanted to return home as soon as possible, to relax her mind and properly rest for a while.
But that was not to be.
On their way to the Eagle Horse Star Sector, the fleet began to decelerate.
Upon inquiry, she was told that the leaders of the Eagle Horse Star Sector and numerous local dignitaries had cordially invited the meritorious Tianma Fleet to stop by the Star Sector Capital, also known as Eagle Horse II, to attend a banquet.
Yelisia was somewhat displeased.
During interstellar travel, if the fleet could keep flying without stopping, the velocity would increase more and more.
The time spent traveling at high speeds in the middle wouldn’t be particularly long; even the time spent warping through the Star Realm Tunnels wouldn’t be much.
It was in the process of the fleet’s acceleration and deceleration that time was lost.
This stopover would delay their return to the Tianma Star Sector by one or two weeks.
That was what Yelisia found most annoying.
But she also knew it was unavoidable.
The locations of their battles had first been in the Golden Pass Star Sector, then moved into the Silver Pass Sector.
Behind these two Star Sectors, the closest place that had not been engulfed in the flames of war was Eagle Horse.
This place could be considered the main base of the military operation.
A large quantity of supplies were allocated from various parts of the Star Domain through the Imperial Tax or other means, and the distribution started from the Eagle Horse Star Sector.
The local Star Sector Government was tasked with the responsibility of distributing these supplies to the front lines.
It was essential to maintain good relations with them.
On one hand, they had provided considerable help during the past six years of war, even prioritizing the provision of certain materials needed by the fleet.
Now, it was time to express gratitude.
On the other hand, the war was not completely over; only the first phase of the objectives had been achieved.
They would have to fight again, and the Tianma Fleet would surely need to return, making it crucial to sustain good relations.
Under these two reasons, when they took the initiative to invite with the intention of rewarding the loyal warriors of the Empire, it was truly difficult to refuse.
Even if it meant delaying the journey, there was no helping it.
Although it was a decision made by General Tilermungs, the Fleet Commander, in reality, had Yelisia been in the same position, she would have had to make the same decision.
While Yelisia was feeling restless and displeased, and although she was eager to get home, she was still able to muster the patience to do what she ought to do.
When the time was almost right, she changed into a fresh set of clothes.
Her navy rear admiral uniform was neatly dressed, all her medals were in place, and she took a shuttle to the planet’s starport to attend the banquet.
At the banquet, she put on a mask of a smile, interacting with the local officials in a manner that was proper, elegant yet enthusiastic.
She reveled in the local officials’ praise while humbly responding that it was her duty and couldn’t have been achieved without the support of the officials.
No matter how much of it was insincere, at least the atmosphere of the banquet appeared harmonious, fitting the description of a pleasant gathering for both host and guests.
The banquet swiftly approached its climax.
General Tilermungs, in his capacity as the Fleet Commander, was invited to the podium to give a speech.
The general also blended in well with the current environment.
A few humorous anecdotes came to him effortlessly, and the guests below responded with cooperative laughter.
People listened to him recount the fleet’s merits and the story of the previous victory.
At the same time, they heard him looking forward to the future, proclaiming that the Tianma Fleet was not only the Star Sea defense force of Tianma Star Sector but also an entity that would maintain the safety of the surrounding Sectors, especially the Eagle Horse Star Sector.
Just as the atmosphere was at its best, a naval aide, regardless of the fact that the esteemed general was still speaking, hurriedly went on stage and whispered something into General Tilermungs’ ear.
This was, of course, very impolite.
Even if there was something important, couldn’t it wait until he finished speaking and stepped down from the podium?