56: Imperial Citizens' Cry for Help

Meanwhile, on the vast coastline, the engineering troops and field army, upon arrival, dared not rest for even a second, immediately throwing themselves into the tense and busy work of constructing defensive fortifications.

Upon arriving, the engineering troops began meticulously dividing the long, winding coastline into multiple distinct areas, each with clear functions and defensive priorities.

Some engineering troops operated massive engineering machinery, fully engaged in excavating trenches; the roaring sound of the machines resembled rolling thunder, as large amounts of earth were continuously overturned, and deep trenches gradually took shape, like scars etched into the earth.

Another group of engineering troops toiled diligently, busily constructing bunkers, precisely assembling pre-fabricated steel structural components, and then reinforcing them with solid concrete.

Inside the bunkers, firing ports and observation points were carefully arranged, allowing Soldiers to effectively observe enemy movements and deliver powerful blows.

While the defensive fortifications were being built with great enthusiasm, the communication Soldiers were also not slacking, busy laying communication lines.

It was crucial to ensure that information and commands could be transmitted promptly and accurately between various defensive points, as not all Soldiers were equipped with smart brains, and stable, reliable communication lines were vital in combat.

The Soldiers of the field army were equally busy, actively assisting the engineering troops in transporting heavy supplies, while also conducting strict vigilance and patrols in the surrounding areas, fully ensuring the safety of the construction process and not overlooking any potential hazards.

To further enhance the stability of the defensive system, the engineering troops also set up various obstacles and traps in some key positions.

Sharply pointed wooden stakes were driven deep into the ground, sturdy barbed wire fences were erected, and minefields were meticulously laid out on the beach, forming layers of protection.

As time passed, the defensive system gradually improved; crisscrossing trenches connected to each other like a giant network, and strategically placed bunkers provided full firepower coverage across the entire coastline, constructing a complex and impenetrable network of firepower.

In the warm and soft afterglow of the setting sun, a rock-solid defensive system stood majestically on the coastline, quietly awaiting the arrival of the Merman Empire's support forces... On Blue Star, Captain Li Yang was sitting in his office, handling Blue Star's official business, as there were some matters that Xia Quan could not decide.

“Beep... A distress call from an Imperial Citizen has been detected...”

The smart brain's alert suddenly sounded.

“Distress call... Why would it come to me? Accept call.”

Captain Li Yang was full of doubts, wondering why this distress call would connect to him, but he still decisively chose to accept it.

“Hello! This is the Blue Star Management Department...”

Before Captain Li Yang could finish his sentence, a rapid string of urgent words came from the other end of the call, like a volley of cannon fire.

“It finally connected! I am an Imperial Citizen of the Xili Empire, currently stranded on a planet. The natives here are hostile towards me. Please send help quickly... I am... here...”

However, before Captain Li Yang could inquire further, the call abruptly ended, disconnecting directly.

It seemed to be interfered with by some unknown factor, causing the smart brain's signal to cut off, and Captain Li Yang completely missed the crucial information that followed.

“Rescue? You don't even have an address, how can I rescue you...”

Captain Li Yang frowned slightly and muttered to himself with a helpless expression.

“Beep... Do you wish to apply to ascertain the caller's information?”

The smart brain's alert sounded at the opportune moment.

“Apply!”

Captain Li Yang answered without hesitation.

“Ascertaining... Caller identified as an Imperial Citizen of the Xili Empire, ID xxx, Name xxx, Race Human...”

In a moment, the detailed identity information of the caller appeared before Captain Li Yang.

The information was extremely rich, even including his experiences from childhood to adulthood, all clearly and plainly recorded.

“He's actually a human Imperial Citizen. Smart brain, can you find the exact location of the call just now?”

Captain Li Yang said with some surprise.

“Beep... Searching... Call address is G1005 Galaxy, Planet Mengde...”

Seeing that the exact location could indeed be found, Captain Li Yang no longer hesitated and prepared to set off for the rescue.

Although he was also full of doubts, not knowing why the distress call came to him, as an Imperial officer, it was his inescapable responsibility to rescue an Imperial Citizen.

Moreover, since he wasn't really needed for matters on the other planets right now, the most important thing was that such a rescue should also earn him military merit, right? “Pal, notify all departments. The fleet is preparing for action.”

Captain Li Yang contacted Pal through the smart brain.

“Yes, Captain!”

...Within a mere half hour, the fleet was fully prepared, with all personnel standing by, ready to depart at any moment.

“Captain Li Yang, what exactly happened?”

Pal asked, full of doubt, as the sudden assembly of the fleet for departure surely indicated a major situation.

Seeing this, Captain Li Yang no longer hid anything and explained the situation to Pal in full.

“A distress call from an Imperial Citizen? Why would it reach a military officer in the military department?”

Pal was also confused, as such matters were usually handled by the Imperial Guard Division of the respective Galaxy, and the military department generally would not intervene.

Of course, there was another possibility: that the target's cosmic region was not under Imperial jurisdiction. Only in such a situation could a distress call potentially be received by others.

But regardless, Pal also unhesitatingly agreed to go and rescue the distressed Imperial Citizen, as he was an Imperial Citizen, and a human Imperial Citizen at that.

“Target Galaxy coordinates confirmed... All departments, please note... Prepare to initiate hyperspace jump... 3... 2... 1... Initiating jump!”

With the command given, the fleet once again departed from Blue Star, though this time its destination was the distant G1005 Galaxy.