Daphne was stunned for a moment, then carefully took the pink flower.

"Thanks."

She said in a sweet voice.

Yang Ming smiled with squinted eyes, looking out the window in silence, but in his heart he couldn't help but start thinking about what Li meant by borrowing him.

He always felt that this matter was directly related to Daphne's ancestor, Levi Sherman.

…

Yang Ming sometimes felt that he was too unqualified as a lord.

Since the establishment of his private army, he has only appeared twice symbolically, and is usually taken care of by Ritsu and 026.

When Yang Ming returns to Sakaar, 026 will return to the private military camp, where she has an office that she does not use all year round.

Hearing that Yang Ming and Daphne were coming to inspect the private military base, 026 made corresponding preparations early in the morning. One ship after another arrived in the atmosphere and suspended above the base. There were nearly two hundred large, medium and small ships of various types in total.

They formed an 'elephant stroll' posture.

Generally speaking, only a noble like Revell, who owns a wealthy territory, can afford such a large fleet.

Although Saka Star has developed rapidly, it currently only has a permanent population of less than 50 million. It is difficult to afford the expenses of this private army through taxation alone.

This has to mention the special business group called ‘Saka Investment Committee’.

——A legal institution created by Lu to collect money for Yang Ming.

The hover vehicle that Yang Ming and Daphne were in entered the military identification zone.

Hundreds of gray-tone buildings stand in the middle of the wilderness, most of which are military dormitories extending from high altitude to underground, and the rest are various functional buildings needed for military life.

More than 100,000 noble private soldiers and logistics technicians are stationed in this military camp for a long time.

Hearing that Yang Ming was coming today, the personnel in the base gathered early and lined up in front of their respective dormitories to stand by.

Yang Ming's hover car slowed down and passed slowly in front of these dormitory buildings. The young men and women below had tense faces and performed military salutes in uniform, showing their full fighting spirit and strong spirit.

Daphne looked at the real-time picture on the projection screen in front of her and couldn't help but admire: "I really want to get to know their instructor team. They seem to be an elite team that has been through battle for a long time!"

"Murderous intent is far from enough," Yang Ming said with a smile. "Now we can only say that the military has strict discipline and is well-trained. Only those who have truly been baptized by the flames of war can be called elites."

Daphne nodded with a smile: "Of course, this is your person, you have the most say...Aren't you happy?"

"Well," Yang Ming looked at the dozens of huge queues on the projection screen and sighed softly, "I was thinking, when the insect wave comes, how many of them will be able to come back here alive, and how many of them will die in this

disaster."

Daphne bit her lower lip.

She took the initiative to cover Yang Ming's left hand with her right hand and said softly: "There is no way to avoid this problem, Hanton, we should face it and be mentally prepared in advance."

"Half of my private soldiers are from the Sakaar planet back then."

Yang Ming whispered:

"They have a strong hatred for the Zerg because it was the Zerg that destroyed their original homeland.

"They actually want to kill the bugs in this insect wave and defend the honor of me, the white ghost, but I don't want to send them to the front line.

"I can do this, Daphne, I can get the military to move them to the backup force.

"But I don't dare to face their excited eyes."

Daphne said softly: "You are their lord, and it is natural for you to take care of them. There is no need to feel pressured by this."

"Let's talk about it," Yang Ming said with a smile, "I definitely want to put them in a position where they are not easily injured, but if they ask for a fight on their own, I will not stop them. I believe in them, and I also believe that I have spent a lot of military expenditures to give them

Equipped with various weapons, they will become the elite of my White Ghost."

"That's good if you think so."

The hover car began to land towards the central square of the base.

Tens of thousands of private soldiers gathered in the square, as well as most of the officers in Yang Ming's private army.

When the door of the floating car opened, a "salute" resounded throughout the square, followed by two swish sounds, as these young people performed the imperial military salute to Yang Ming.

Yang Ming got out of the car door, waved around, smiled and walked towards 026 in military uniform at the front.

"boss!"

026 shouted meticulously: "Your private army is waiting to be inspected by you!"

"Okay, okay," Yang Ming waved his hand, "I saw them on the way here. Everyone is in good spirits. Let's disperse."

"Yes, boss!"

026 grabbed his collar and said: "Each department has been disbanded. Let's do whatever we need to do. The boss is just here to hang out."

Harsh whistles sounded from all over the square, and the young people who had just gathered in front of their respective dormitories returned to their homes with a little disappointment.

They thought they would have a chance to meet the rumored imperial hero up close today.

"Your Highness Daphne!"

026 performed another military salute, and the dozens of young people from Sakaar behind her with different titles also expressed their respect for Daphne.

Daphne nodded with a smile, without saying anything, and followed Yang Ming with her small bag in hand.

"It's pretty good," Yang Ming raised his head and glanced at the sky, "It doesn't look like military funds have been embezzled."

026 suppressed a smile, lowered his head and followed Yang Ming on the other side: "Boss, the largest building in front is our command center. Go in and take a look."

"Let's go," Yang Ming said with a smile, "I want you to have a sandbox drill to test your tactical abilities."

While he was speaking, he found a familiar figure in the first row of officers. He walked up to him with a smile and put his arms around the neck of a young man.

"Peterson, my deputy commander, how is your mother's illness?"

"It's okay now."

Peterson, the "kid-head" back then, has now grown taller and turned into a dark-skinned, calm-faced aristocratic private army commander.

He sighed: "I haven't had time to thank you in person, and I don't know the meaning of this kind of gratitude. My life and dignity have belonged to you a long time ago."

"What nonsense are you talking about? What's the use of that thing?"

Yang Ming smiled and strangled the guy's neck. The men and women around him all cast envious looks at Peterson.

"You know about the insect tide, right?"

"Yes, I have known about it for a long time. It has been broadcast on the news and we are also participating in the renovation plan of the underground shelter."

"Well, that's good to know."

Yang Ming said slowly:

"Later, you officers, keep an eye on the soldiers below.

"This insect wave is expected to affect the entire galaxy. Not only the empire, but also troops are gathering in all regions of the galaxy.

"In order to save their lives, some small countries have merged their armies together and established a unified command system. The empire will also simultaneously mobilize the armies of these nearby countries.

"I heard that you are somewhat dissatisfied with the Imperial Military Headquarters' order to join forces?"

"this……"

"I gave the order," Yang Ming said calmly, "The Zerg will give priority to the army. If you stay on the outskirts of Sakaar, it will bring disaster here."

This group of young people suddenly looked ashamed.

"But," Peterson asked quietly, "what if the Zerg attack here?"

Yang Ming sighed and whispered: "No one can guarantee this, but I can only promise you that the military will make timely changes according to the Zerg's troop dispatching strategy, and I will also do my best to build the best possible environment for this place.

A perfect refuge.”

Peterson nodded immediately: "We understand the difficulty and significance of this matter, and we will obey your order unconditionally."

"Okay, relax."

Yang Ming smiled and tapped Peterson's chest muscle: "Come on, I will be your enemy in this simulated sand table simulation."

The officers were immediately gearing up and their eyes were shining.

With that look, they wanted to push their lord directly on the throne of the 'loser'.

From a slightly back position, Daphne turned her head to look at 026, staring at 026's bulging large top, and gradually fell into a kind of self-doubt.

Yang Ming turned around and shouted: "026, come with me!"

"Here comes the boss!"
Chapter completed!