Julie gestured with her fingers. "After the war 15 years ago, why didn't they dare to make a large-scale comeback?"
Bamboo Pole snorted coldly but didn't answer. Vader muttered, "Perhaps they were afraid of causing too much of a ruckus?"
"That's not the most important reason."
Julie explained, "The country closest to here is the Holy Grail Federation. Although it's not under the Federation's jurisdiction, this place is actually under the influence of the Federation's power."
Vader nodded. If a large-scale fleet was mobilized, the nearest International Space Station that could discover their whereabouts would definitely be the Federation's.
Julie said, "That's why they didn't dare to mobilize a large-scale force. They wanted to avoid the Federation's line of sight."
Vader was suddenly shocked. "Could they be from the Norse Empire?"
Julie nodded. "That's at least seventy percent possible."
Vader's face sank. "The Holy Grail Federation and the Norse Empire have always been at odds. If a spy from the Empire managed to sneak into the Federation's territory, then this spy definitely wouldn't have a good ending."
Julie glanced at him indifferently. "The question is, how did this spy from the Empire manage to sneak into the Federation's territory?"
Vader was suddenly startled. This question was easy to figure out. It was nothing more than a long interstellar voyage to enter the Linda system, disguise as a cripple, sneak into the refugee camp, and finally be sent here.
However, Julie's question was inexplicable, so there had to be a deeper meaning behind it.
Sure enough, she revealed a strange sneer and turned her gaze back to Bamboo Pole. "Originally, this was a very good move. It was originally a wonderful move, but you overlooked a problem."
Bamboo Pole couldn't help but ask, "What problem?"
Julie said, "You're a cripple, and you're so old. Obviously, your talent isn't that great. For an Origin Ability user like you to come here and live for so many years, what did you rely on to maintain your Origin Ability for so long?"
Bamboo Pole's face was still very calm, without the slightest ripple. However, Vader's expression was quite ugly.
"How did you know that I am an origin ability user?" Bamboo coldly asked.
Julie said proudly, "I can tell. It's like putting a glass of wine and a glass of water in front of me. I can tell at a glance which is the wine and which is the water."
She paused and asked, "What about you?
What do you rely on to absorb energy?
Obviously, you didn't find the virus memory. If you did, then you shouldn't be here now. "
Bamboo Pole immediately shut his mouth, but Julie didn't stop. "Let me answer you. The only explanation is that for the past five years, you could only rely on the Induction Cabin to enter a meditative state. Through the Induction Cabin, you could absorb Origin Energy and maintain your physical strength."
Bamboo Pole's and Vader's faces changed color at the same time.
Julie said coldly, "There are only three people in the base who have sensor cabins. Let me guess, which one are you using?
First of all, you're definitely not using the Grand Marshal's. "
Even Vader couldn't deny this. The Grand Marshal was the commander of the surprise attack mercenary group. He had been here for many years and was one of the most qualified veterans. It was simply a fantasy to say that there was a worker who could use his Induction Cabin.
"Sadler also had a Induction Cabin. Unfortunately, he was already killed by Ding Meng. Even if he colluded with you, there's no proof." Julie turned her head and looked at Vader. "Don't you think so?
Officer Vader? "
Vader's face was expressionless. "That seems to be the case, Miss Julie."
Julie said indifferently, "Of course you hope so. Unfortunately, I had the Grand Marshal completely seal off Area PC35, but how did Tang Ye and his people get in?"
Vader's pupils suddenly began to contract. He finally understood where he had gone wrong.
His mistake was that he shouldn't have underestimated the other party. In previous collaborations, the people who were assigned to patrol were all capable. This time was no exception. This woman named Julie appeared to be self-righteous and incompetent, but in reality, she was an extremely shrewd character.
Without Vader's Induction Cabin, how could Bamboo Pole have survived in Black Gold Base for so long?
Without Vader's tacit approval, how could he have led a large group of workers into the experimental hall?
A forced smile appeared on Vader's face. "Miss Julie, you really like to joke."
"I'm not joking."
Julie stared at him coldly. "According to the data, you and Bamboo Pole came to Black Gold Base at the same time five years ago. Although your contract expires in a few months, according to my investigation, your wife's life in your hometown has suddenly improved greatly in the past five years. She went from being a mercenary's wife to a rich madam. Where did she get so much money?"
Vader's smile was still very forced. "My wife is good at financial investment. Her foresight has always been accurate."
Julie also smiled. Her smile was as childish and laughable as an adult looking at a child lying. "I believe that you are telling the truth. Then, your two children have been very talented since they were young and have been studying at the Federation's Skyline Academy. But why did they suddenly transfer to the Norse Empire's Xingwu University last year?
How do you explain this? "
Vader suddenly raised his head, his eyes bursting with anger. "Miss Julie, your side has privately investigated the privacy of our mercenary group members. This is a breach of the contract, isn't it?"
Julie said indifferently, "Members of the mercenary group privately communicate with external forces to harm our side's interests. It also seems to be a breach of the contract, right?"
The anger in Vader's eyes grew. "Are you threatening my family?"
"You are wrong again." Julie waved her hand and shook her head. "You are not worthy."
"You!" Vader clenched his fists. The mechanical fist of the power armor also clenched with a "kacha" sound.
Bamboo Pole smiled at this time. "It's okay. I also know that this kind of thing can't be hidden. It will be discovered sooner or later. Since you have delivered yourself to my door, I will settle this once and for all, so as to avoid any future troubles."
Julie sneered. "It's best that you admit it voluntarily. Save me the trouble of wasting my breath."
At this point, there was basically no room for negotiation. Bamboo Pole had been secretly accumulating energy and was ready to go. Vader also knew that his identity had been exposed. This was a critical moment. He had to make a move even if he didn't want to. Julie really had to die.
With a loud "Bang", the energy gun on the mechanical arm quickly fired a large ball of bright white energy cannonball.
This bullet was no small matter. As soon as it flew out, it blew out like a gust of wind, bringing up a large amount of flesh and dust on the ground. It was as if a large wall had come crashing down with the force of a landslide, completely enveloping Julie.
Vader's "Pioneer II" power armor was more advanced than Sadler's. It was a second-generation product. An ordinary person equipped with it would be able to deal with beginner origin ability users. Therefore, he no longer underestimated his opponent.
"Wu — —"
After the energy cannonball hit Julie, its volume rapidly expanded, like a bright white balloon that had swelled in an instant.
Then, with a loud "boom", the energy cannonball automatically exploded. Countless pieces of flesh and steel plates were blown into the air. The hall shook for a moment.
It was reasonable to say that an ordinary person wouldn't be able to withstand this kind of firepower. However, after a few seconds, Vader was dumbfounded. Although he had anticipated that Julie would not be easy to deal with, he had never imagined that Julie would be standing in front of him perfectly fine. There wasn't even a speck of dust on her uniform.
Julie slowly took off her sunglasses and sneered. "Officer Vader, if I say you don't deserve it, then you really don't deserve it."
As soon as the word "deserve" came out of her mouth, Julie suddenly raised her hand. Like lightning, the sunglasses hit the defensive glass layer in the center of the power armor.