697: Chapter 697 Discussion

“Phew... that scared me to death!”

The short Soldier, who had been the first to be spotted by Li Yang, let out a long sigh of relief, his uniform soaked through with cold sweat at the back.

“I really didn't expect Division Commander Li to appear behind me without making a sound. Just a moment ago, I felt like my heart was about to jump out of my chest, terrified that I might have done something wrong and displeased the Commander.”

“Don't be nervous, don't be nervous. Wasn't the Commander's attitude quite good just now? He was even smiling while listening to us.”

The tall Soldier hurriedly reassured him, then changed the subject and added thoughtfully.

“By the way, don't you think it's unusual that Division Commander Li took the initiative to ask about the Lese Star Cluster just now?”

“What do you mean?”

“Are you stupid?”

The tall Soldier nudged his arm with an elbow, lowered his voice, and spoke with an excited tone full of speculation.

“Given Division Commander Li's temperament and style, and the fact that he has always cherished his Soldiers like his own children, since he specifically stopped to listen to us talk about the Lese Star Cluster, maybe he is considering arrangements for our entire division. Maybe he intends to take everyone to the Lese Star Cluster to relax!”

“Really?!”

The short Soldier's eyes widened instantly, his face full of disbelief.

“We can go on vacation to that kind of entertainment Galaxy, the most famous one in the entire Empire? This... this is something I wouldn't even dare to dream of!”

“Uh... I'm just guessing, but I think the possibility is quite high.”

The tall Soldier scratched his head, his tone carrying a bit of certainty.

“After all, our division is currently in a state of full standby, and there are no emergency missions. Division Commander Li must also want everyone to have a good rest. The Lese Star Cluster is so famous and can let everyone have fun; it is very likely that he will consider taking us there!”

As soon as the words fell, the eyes of the two young Soldiers instantly lit up, and their gaze toward the direction where Li Yang left was filled with a bit more anticipation.

...

Returning to the independent starship captain's office, Li Yang did not delay at all and immediately gave a soft command to the air.

“Smart Brain, retrieve the full star map of the Lese Star Cluster, administrative overview, garrison regulations, and detailed information on tourist areas, and project them all.”

As soon as the words fell, a pale blue high-definition light screen instantly unfolded in front of the desk, and the brilliant star map and dense text data immediately filled his vision.

Li Yang stepped forward, his fingertips sliding gently across the light screen, examining it carefully.

Judging from the Star Domain coordinates marked on the star map, the Lese Star Cluster is not too far from the Star Domain where they are currently located. Calculated at the regular cruising speed of the Nineteenth Division, the whole journey can be reached smoothly in just two or three days, without even needing to perform multiple long-distance jumps in between; the route is very convenient.

The detailed information displayed on the light screen also perfectly matched what the two young Soldiers described in the corridor just now.

The entire Lese Star Cluster has no large-scale military industrial bases, no high-risk energy extraction zones, and no military defense lines.

The core industries of the entire Star Domain are offline physical entertainment, interstellar cultural tourism, immersive experience projects, and the performing arts industry. It is a true “all-domain leisure and entertainment Galaxy Cluster,” with stable public security and a relaxed environment, which is very suitable for military rest.

Li Yang carefully browsed all the key information, and his mind was made up.

He raised his hand to close the light screen, turned around and sat back in his office chair, casually pressed the built-in encrypted communication button on the desk, and ordered in a steady tone.

“Notify Pal and Deputy Division Commander He Dong to come to my office immediately.”

“Yes, Division Commander!”

A crisp and neat response came immediately from the other end of the communicator.

In just a few minutes, hurried but steady footsteps came from the end of the corridor.

The door was knocked on time, and Pal and He Dong walked into the office one after the other.

He Dong, as Deputy Division Commander, had been just as uncomfortable as Li Yang being left idle these days. As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't hide the anticipation in his eyes and asked eagerly first.

“Division Commander! Is it... has the higher-ups finally sent new instructions? Are there any new missions?”

These days, the entire division has nothing to do. Except for daily equipment maintenance and checking the status of the starship, there is almost nothing to do. From the Commander down to the ordinary Soldiers, everyone is bored out of their minds.

He Dong was even guarding the communication terminal every day waiting for orders from the center. Seeing Li Yang summon him suddenly, his first reaction was that he had finally waited for an official appointment or an emergency mission, and his tone was full of irrepressible anticipation and excitement.

“I wish it were, but unfortunately, it is not.”

Li Yang shook his head gently, smiled helplessly, and a bit of impatience from being left idle for so long appeared on his face.

“I called you over because there is another matter I want to discuss with you.”

As his voice fell, he raised his hand to reactivate the holographic light screen on the desk. The previously retrieved star map of the Lese Star Cluster, industrial data, and cultural tourism introduction were instantly clearly displayed in front of the two again.

Li Yang tapped the light screen with his fingertips, marking key information while explaining the situation of the Lese Star Cluster, which he had just learned from the two Soldiers and verified with the Smart Brain, to Pal and He Dong in detail.

After listening to Li Yang's account, He Dong stared at the big characters “Lese Star Cluster” on the light screen, his face full of confusion and bewilderment, and he asked subconsciously.

“Lese Star Cluster? This name... I have heard the Soldiers below mention it in private conversations recently; they all say it is the most fun place in the entire Empire. However, Division Commander, this place is just an ordinary Galaxy Cluster for entertainment and leisure. What does it have to do with our Nineteenth Division? Why did you suddenly call us over to introduce this?”

He Dong was full of doubts and really couldn't understand why Li Yang, who always prioritized military affairs, would suddenly pay attention to an entertainment Galaxy that had nothing to do with combat, garrisoning, or missions.

Pal, standing on the side, had his eyes light up slightly; with his quick mind, he almost instantly captured Li Yang's intention.

Looking at the relaxed smile in Li Yang's eyes, and associating it with the state of the entire division having nothing to do and being bored to death during this period, he immediately tentatively said.

“Division Commander, if I'm not mistaken... you want to take advantage of the current gap where there are no missions and everyone is on standby, to take the entire division's Soldiers to the Lese Star Cluster to rest, relax, and have a good time, is that it?”

“Haha, Pal understands my thoughts the best.”

Li Yang laughed heartily, making no secret of his thoughts, his eyes carrying a bit of relaxed anticipation.

“That's right, that is my plan. Over the years, everyone has followed me through battles, first guarding the border, then working with the Inspection Team, and almost never had a complete vacation in the true sense. Now that there are no emergency missions and the appointments from above are still being discussed, rather than letting everyone get bored on the starship, it's better to just take everyone to the Lese Star Cluster to relax. It can be considered as me making up for a long-overdue vacation for everyone.”