Space Odyssey from Abandoned Mining Space Station

Brilliant considered for a moment and replied earnestly, "Yes, because it seems that my method of communication is the best right now."

"I am discussing various issues with you, but if it were G3, you'd probably already be cursing him out completely by now, wouldn't you?"

"And if I can't persuade you, then other individuals are even less likely to do so."

"Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, I am the most likely to figure out a way to convince you."

"But exactly how long it will take is uncertain."

Brilliant's answer clearly indicated that it understood the hidden meaning in Chen Ming's words.

Its words were also clear; it could give Chen Ming reasons, but it would need some time.

Then Chen Ming naturally followed up, saying, "There must be an estimated time, right? There should have been a deadline when this task was assigned to you."

"Can you guarantee to persuade me within the deadline? Or are you just trying to talk to me beyond this deadline?"

Brilliant immediately responded again, "The task was directly assigned to me; I cannot guarantee completion within the deadline, but I will make every effort to try at all times."

The meaning of Brilliant's words was somewhat unclear, so Chen Ming straightforwardly helped continue the conversation by asking, "Just as you have always been diligently managing the colony on the planet and responsible for the construction of the mining sites?"

"Yes, but not only that."

"Oh? Well, I can't chat with you here 24 hours a day. How can you attempt to complete the task at all times?"

Brilliant didn't answer Chen Ming's question, but Chen Ming already understood Brilliant's plan.

"Alright, I've asked my questions, feel free to ask yours."

"Okay."

Brilliant methodically began asking Chen Ming various questions.

Some questions seemed unrelated and were asked by Brilliant, while others were clearly ones Dusk wanted to ask.

Chen Ming naturally controlled his answers strictly, never revealing anything that shouldn't be disclosed.

After a few hours and several questions, the tension in Chen Ming's words gradually disappeared.

Whether it was due to Brilliant's influence or Chen Ming's own restraint is something only Chen Ming knew.

"Let's call it a day for now."

After Brilliant asked several irrelevant questions, Chen Ming realized that Dusk had already discovered they couldn't extract any useful information from him.

Continuing to ask questions was really just a matter of wasting time.

Brilliant did not refuse Chen Ming's request.

After saying okay, it simply disappeared.

Chen Ming didn't mind and instead used the feature enhanced by his spiritual energy to take a look at the Spirit Awakening Nerve Extractor across several rooms.

From just now until now, the extractor hasn't shown any activity; Dusk hasn't come for inspection or maintenance.

It seems the equipment itself isn't important; what is important is the Enlightenment Nerve itself.

So Chen Ming just gave it a quick glance and shifted his focus away; he didn't intend to study it now.

Instead, he focused his attention on the planet he had once resided on and the three dusks at the mining sites.

After waiting for about half an hour, Chen Ming saw a small transport ship appear over the mining site.

Chen Ming still made no move, just waited quietly.

The transport ship, which landed at the warehouse position at the back of the mining site, opened the armor of the storage compartment and began rapidly transferring the accumulated ore at the mining site onto the ship via equipment.

Everything seemed normal.

But suddenly, all the lighting equipment in the mining site flickered a few times in unison.

Then, Chen Ming saw the scene he wanted to see.

This small transport ship flew to dock at the spot designated for ships which replace the mining site's core, directly integrating it into the mining site's control network.

Installed inside this ship wasn't an ordinary Gamma Level core.

It was Brilliant, who had just spoken with Chen Ming.

To ensure Chen Ming's trust, it had linked itself to the mining site Dusk had worked on, which Chen Ming had already taken control of.

Chen Ming directly asked Brilliant through his mind, "Are you considering surrender?"