Chapter 49: The Path Forward

"Alright, let's continue! Even though my body is stronger, the situation remains bleak! Divine Keisha stands right before us, especially after her previous attempt to kill me! So, how can we ensure Nova isn't absorbed into the Order of Justice while securing the best possible outcome for Nova, and leave the angels without a word to say?"

"It's actually simple. Attack Divine Keisha's eternal flaw, the one she can never refute!"

"That flaw is her sister, once known as the angel's Queen of Apocalypse, Liang Bing, now the Demon King Morgana! Divine Keisha's leniency towards Morgana is beyond insanity! Their ideological struggle, the repeated wars between angels and demons, have nearly wiped out the female angels. From millions of angels under Divine Keisha's command, how many are left now? Counting the retired ones, barely a few hundred thousand!"

"And yet, they act like it's a game! Angels fight for their beliefs, while Divine Keisha treats this faith like a child's plaything! Angels deserve a brighter future, not endless wars between Divine Keisha and her sister!"

"There are deeper implications if you think about it. The repeated wars between angels and demons have spread the Order of Justice across the known universe, making the angels stronger!"

"Aiden, think carefully about this causal relationship!" Ethan highlighted the key issue to Aiden but didn't wait for his response and continued, "I know that once I raise this point, Divine Keisha will have no rebuttal! No matter what her hidden agenda is, she always claims to be righteous! As long as she maintains this pretense of justice, these facts will leave her speechless!"

"The establishment of the Order of Justice itself has caused immense harm to countless civilizations and the angels themselves! No matter how many civilizations she protects, the harm she's caused cannot be overlooked. Merit and guilt are separate; the greatest merit cannot cover the smallest guilt and vice versa!"

"But the arrival of Tianji Wang Hexi was something I didn't anticipate! I intended to plant seeds of doubt among the angels by claiming their sacrifices were meaningless, but Hexi's appearance ruined that plan!"

"It's a pity; if not for Hexi, Nova could have secured more benefits!"

Ethan's mind wandered to a tear-streaked face, and his expression turned unnatural. "She has suffered so much…"

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Angel Nebula.

In a dimly lit room, an angel lay on the floor, staring blankly at the ceiling. "How have you been recently?" She murmured to herself, then turned onto her side, curling up and hugging her legs, closing her eyes.

Ethan shook his head, clearing his thoughts, and looked at Aiden. "Alright, Aiden, let's discuss Nova's future plans! The war is over, and it's time to move forward!"

"Got it, Boss."

Aiden was still dazed, contemplating the causality Ethan had mentioned, but unable to sort it out in the short term. He decided to file these thoughts in his database for future analysis. "I've reviewed your plans. I'll bring them up in tomorrow's meeting for discussion."

"Let's put that aside for now and talk about Nova's space development plan."

Aiden nodded, wasting no time in presenting the prepared plan. "Boss, the heavy matter nuclear fusion technology is complete, so leaving Nova is no longer an issue. Our primary task now is to leave Nova and build a defensive ring around it!"

"This stellar defensive project will be located beyond Nova's planetary ring, so it will be a massive undertaking, but it's not beyond us! The idea is to create a comprehensive defense system incorporating a spaceport, research facilities, planetary defense, and cosmic exploration!"

"Simultaneously, we will build a stellar particle accelerator around Nova, crucial for our scientific development, especially in the quantum field! The key theories of the photonic array also require this accelerator for validation!"

"Additionally, I plan to develop Nova's three satellites as bases for our cosmic expansion. Since their gravity is minimal, it will be easier for our spaceships to take off with little energy. Moving our shipbuilding facilities there will save a lot of resources!"

After finishing, Aiden looked at Ethan, awaiting his questions. Ethan, deep in thought, wasn't disagreeing with the plan but pondering if anything needed to be added. After a while, Ethan asked, "How long is this entire plan expected to take?"

"Boss, based on my calculations, the comprehensive plan, including the stellar defense project, the particle accelerator, the development of the three satellites, and related facilities, will take about fifty years!"

"I've named this plan: The Nova Stellar Defense Project. Once completed, it will have a profound impact on Nova, accelerating our development and defending against potential extraterrestrial threats!"

Ethan nodded approvingly. "Good, fifty years is reasonable. I approve this plan. Organize the details and present it at tomorrow's meeting. With the heavy matter nuclear fusion technology ready, we must accelerate our progress!"

"Understood, Boss!"

"And another thing. Now that we've developed heavy matter nuclear fusion technology, calculate how many reactors we need to power the Void Universe Engine."

"Boss, based on today's energy output from the heavy matter nuclear fusion reactor, we need at least five reactors to power the Void Universe Engine at low capacity. For normal operation, we'll need at least twenty reactors!"

"Wow!" Ethan was taken aback. "As expected of Shenhe technology, the energy consumption is astonishingly high, and the efficiency is frighteningly low!"

"Aiden, plan for constructing twenty heavy matter nuclear fusion reactors in the Nova laboratory. Once built, move the Void Universe Engine there! No more letting it gather dust!"

"Understood, Boss!"