Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 937 - 660: Recruitment

Having received the definitive opinion of the chairman of the Competition Committee, Catherine finally felt that the plan was feasible.

"Don't worry, I've already arranged for Victor to temporarily contact some of my old subordinates. Once we return, we can begin the reconstruction work on Mine Star."

Trying to restore the sovereignty of a civilized nation is impossible with just a rundown, backward Mine Star as it will never pass the Star Alliance's inspection.

Before declaring restored sovereignty, they must first develop Mine Star to a sufficient scale.

"National sovereignty recognized by the Star Alliance is not merely a matter of a few people owning a planet. Otherwise, with so many planets in the universe, those Rangers and pirates exploring everywhere could just establish their own kingdoms anywhere."

"True national sovereignty demands that the country has a minimum population, a certain level of independent technological advancement, a stable social structure, and the citizens' subjective recognition of the country."

"These requirements are currently not met on Mine Star. The chairman mentioned that there are still six months until the Star Alliance announces the list for the finals, during which time we need to develop Mine Star to meet the minimum requirements for national sovereignty, which will not be easy."

As the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance's starship dropped them off at the nearest port, Catherine and Bai E were closely discussing the feasibility of this plan.

"Moreover, during our development, the three main giants will certainly take action, both openly and covertly, to obstruct us."

"Resources, security, technology, population—these are all issues we need to face. Even if you are exceptionally powerful, you cannot take care of the entire planet alone."

"Although I will try my best to leverage my past connections to help us rebuild New Bauhinia, Bai E, I want to ask, apart from military force, what else can you assist with?"

Gazing intently at Bai E's eyes, Catherine cautiously explored another possibility, "In fact, you could have another choice..."

"If you are willing to accept the recruitment of the three giants, with your abilities, helping them achieve a good enough score in the Star Alliance competition, it would be far easier for you to lead your planet's citizens into the universe in the future than the path we are choosing now."

Bai E looked out the window as the planetary port gradually approached.

He spoke softly, "From past experiences, I learned the most important thing is to never rely on others."

A country built on reliance on others is bound to struggle to truly possess its independent qualifications.

A country supported by the three giants will naturally find it hard to escape their control, which is not what Bai E wants.

"Alright." Catherine's gaze gradually became sharp, knowing that Bai E was steadfast enough, she felt assured to entrust both her and her country's future, "Once decided, then do it. Success or failure, let fate decide."

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This is a planetary trade port belonging to the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance.

Back at his home field, Xing Zhuo showed great hospitality.

In the upper level of the port's trade zone, Bai E received a grand reception.

Here, he also saw Xing Hen, who had been recovering after being injured in the decapitation operation, along with other legendary mechanics.

Xing Hen holding a wine glass, was the first to approach.

Her blue bionic eye shimmered with rational light in the soft lighting of the banquet hall.

Towards this savior who rescued her from the depths of the Bug Race Mother Ship, Xing Hen was deeply grateful... even harboring intentions to follow him.

In the state of confusion after being struck by the Mother Worm's Spiritual Energy blast, if not for that eternal sun in the sea of consciousness that always warmly shone upon their souls, she felt she might have already been lost in a void of spiritual world.

"Why not join our Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance?" Xing Hen extended her most sincere invitation.

Though there was implicit prompting from Xing Zhuo, much of it came from her genuine heart.

"With your joining, you'd be the absolute leader of our alliance's mobile forces."

Currently, the leader is her, but facing Bai E, she wouldn't mind becoming a deputy.

Faced with her invitation, Bai E shook his head, indifferent.

Xing Hen thought he was still hesitating, so she spoke more urgently, "Maybe you don't know yet, the Bauhinia is already gone."

This was news she only heard during her recovery after leaving the field, and the upper levels were extremely secretive about their campaign to persuade the Bauhinia Republic to surrender, even keeping frontline personnel like her completely in the dark.

"Perhaps you led the team to win this Stellar District championship, but without national sovereignty, your team has lost the opportunity to go to the Galaxy Center to compete with the universe's strongest."

"As the runner-up in this competition, our Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance will substitute and replace your team to participate in the Galaxy Center finals. Mr. Bai E, you possess the strongest power in this world, I truly don't wish to see a pearl covered in dust."

Seeing Bai E still with little reaction, Xing Hen tried another approach, "I don't know how Captain Catherine managed to secure your help, but regardless of what kind of bond she had with you, I believe you leading her team to win the championship is enough repayment."

"Captain Catherine might still have her dreams, but the time, resources, and resistance she needs to face are far beyond imagination."

She paused, observing Bai E's peaceful expression, and continued, "No matter how strong one person's power is, it's hard to support the reconstruction of a nation. You need a platform, a strong backing."