There were more than a thousand workers in the Moon Magic Stone mining area, which was considered a large number for a mining area that relied on modern mining methods.
In the vast mining area, they were very scattered.
This made it easier for Star Division to make their move.
The biggest advantage of the mines was that they were shielded from all electronic signals. No wireless devices could be used here.
The only way to communicate with the city was through the primitive telephone lines.
Before the second wave of people arrived, the entire mining area had already been occupied.
The miners didn't put up any resistance. They'd all been captured, and the fact that they'd been enslaved meant they had a strong will to live.
They obeyed Star Division's orders without question.
Before long, Star Division's First Brigade had collected a large quantity of miners' clothing. They also found a few maglev buses.
Lan Jue ordered a small team to take control of the telephone lines. Of course, this required the miners' cooperation.
Even if the overseer from the city asked, there wouldn't be any problems.
"We've taken over the mines.
Commander, please give us your orders! "The captains of First Brigade gathered in front of Lan Jue.
Lan Jue's voice was low. "Divide into a small team and guard the mines.
The others will take the high ground and wait for the reinforcements.
No one is allowed to leave the mines.
Everyone, change into miner's clothing. "
"Yes sir!"
The change was thorough. Before long, every Star Division soldier was clad in miner's clothing. Even if the pirates came close, they wouldn't be able to tell who they were.
The Pharmacist stood by Lan Jue's side. She, too, had changed into miner's clothing. She looked almost comical.
Lan Jue looked to the side, stifling a laugh.
The Pharmacist interjected. "Laugh if you want to.
Come to think of it.
Moonfiend's defenses aren't as strong as some of the pirate clans we've seen before!
This mine is huge.
They don't even have a guard. "
Lan Jue nodded. "That's normal in the pirate world.
Like the Red Tarantulas, they're an anomaly.
Pirates are loose creatures, and don't like to be controlled.
Moreover, the Moonfiend Pirates were powerful to begin with. Even the three Major League Leagues wouldn't be able to destroy them so easily.
The Accountant had used his signal to scan the planet's surface. The planet's defenses were strong, with three times as many railguns as the Red Widows had on their home planet.
If it was a frontal attack.
Even Majesty wouldn't be able to break in.
Naturally, I won't worry about anything. "
The Pharmacist smiled. "Too bad they ran into us."
Lan Jue smiled and said, "Sis, I find that you have become more cheerful recently.
How nice would that be?
When we get back, Jun'er will be very happy to see you like this. "
The Pharmacist rolled her eyes at him. "Was I that serious before?"
Lan Jue said without hesitation, "I can't say it's serious, but I feel like I'm reading a romance novel.
There's a hint of sadness between her brows. "He regretted the words as soon as they left his mouth. It would bring back memories of the Pharmacist.
He hurriedly followed, "Sorry, I …"
The Pharmacist sighed and shook her head.
"It's nothing. It's been so many years.
You survived it all.
Why wouldn't I?
Besides, I've always thought he might still be alive until we know for sure he's dead.
You're right, we have to go out and explore more. Only by seeing the outside world can we become more cheerful.
Agreeing to join Star Division was a wise decision.
But I don't think Jun'er will come out of seclusion until we get back. "
Lan Jue's voice was worried. "Will it be a problem to give her too much knowledge?"
The Pharmacist smiled. "If I'm not worried, what are you worried about?"
"I'm Jun'er's father," Lan Jue said.
The Pharmacist's face reddened. "The Clairvoyant's foresight is impeccable. He must have a good idea of what Jun'er can handle.
Whatever he left for Jun'er will be something she can absorb.
Perhaps when we return, it will be Jun 'er who will give us a surprise first.
But the Clairvoyant told me it'll take at least a year for Jun'er to absorb all that knowledge and awaken her Discipline.
Once she's done, I'm afraid she'll jump three levels. "
Lan Jue spoke up. "If it weren't for the possibility of an enemy, I wouldn't want Jun'er to take on the responsibility so soon."
The Pharmacist smiled. "You're wrong.
Jun'er is different from other children.
When she was little she asked me if she was going to be a burden to me because she couldn't see.
I cried and told her she wouldn't. I told her she was the most useful person in the world.
Although she didn't say anything at that time, I could tell that she had a grudge in her heart. "
"Last time we took her to Planet Luo, she could see the outside world through the Retina Helmet. That, combined with the awakening of her Discipline, was enough for her to see the world outside.
You don't know how happy she was.
She told me that she must become a powerful paranormal like us and become a useful person.
So when we got back to Skyfire Avenue and asked her to study under the Clairvoyant, she agreed without hesitation.
We told her that if she studied with the Clairvoyant, she'd be strong. "
Lan Jue's jaw dropped. "Is Jun'er that competitive?
How come I didn't see it? "
The Pharmacist chuckled. "That's because she pretends to be cute in front of you!
Don't think she doesn't know about our relationship.
She knows everything, she just doesn't want to talk about it. "
Lan Jue was speechless. "No wonder she's the heir of the Eye of Tomorrow!"
As they spoke, Zeus-1 returned to the ship. The soldiers of Second Brigade had also been transported to them.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly. Lan Jue immediately ordered First Brigade to hand over the miners' uniforms so they could change into them.
An hour and a half later, all four brigades of Star Division were gathered at the Moonfiend mines.
This time, Zeus -1 didn't take off. Instead, it quietly landed inside the mines.
Zeus -1's maneuverability and combat prowess ensured the safety of the entire Star Division.
Su Xiaosu didn't stay on Majesty.
The Accountant was in charge of the ship.
As the former captain of the Moonfiend Pirates, she knew everything there was to know. She'd decided from the start that she wanted to be a part of this war.
The Moonfiend Pirates she'd founded could only be destroyed by her own hand.
The leaders of Star Division gathered together to discuss their next move.
Xiaosu pointed to the holographic projection on the ground. "Bartender, you and your Fourth Brigade will depart the planet in a moment. Scout out the pirate forces on the planet. Focus on these points …"