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The sacrifice of countless men has led to a severe gender imbalance. In order to make up for the manpower shortage, more and more women, and even teenage girls, are forced to wear driving suits and become guards.

These girls, who should be enjoying their youth, are already under immense psychological pressure. Now, facing an alien fleet even more terrifying than BETA, their mental defenses are on the verge of collapse.

The atmosphere inside the command center was extremely tense.

On the huge screen, the physiological data of the tactical aircraft pilots were frantically alarming, with large areas of red warning lights flashing incessantly.

"Pilot of Unit 1, heart rate 180, blood pressure critical!" "Pilot of Unit 3, experiencing hyperventilation syndrome!" "Pilot of Unit 5, experiencing mental confusion and altered consciousness!"...

The anxious reports from the CIC operators rose and fell.

As the base commander listened to these reports, his expression grew increasingly grave.

He realized that if things continued like this, his side would collapse from panic before the other side even fired a shot.

At this critical moment, the international public relief channel suddenly received a series of "beep beep beep" communication request signals.

The CIC operators were taken aback and immediately traced the signal source—it was coming from the flagship of the giant fleet overhead!

The base commander made a decisive decision: "Bring them in!"

The next moment, Hiruko's figure appeared on the large screen in the command center, and at the same time, he was connected to the cockpits of all the tactical aircraft.

He was a man with black hair and black eyes, with a cold expression, but no murderous intent.

"Humans?"

When they saw Hiruko's clearly human face, the hearts of countless people at the Yokohama base finally felt half relieved.

The fear of facing the unknown monster instantly transformed into a complex, hopeful shock.

It turns out that this fleet was not controlled by BETA or other unspeakable monsters, but by "humans," or rather, humanoid intelligent beings!

Moreover, the other party contacted us proactively through a public channel, which means that at least "currently" there is no malicious intent.

In the past 30 years of deadly struggle against BETA, humans have tried to communicate, but the only conclusion they have reached is despair: BETA has a hive mentality and does not regard humans as living beings at all.

Now that the other party is human, it means there is a possibility of negotiation and a basis for communication.

This is much better than facing a wild beast that cannot be communicated with.

"Hello, humans of this world."

My name is Hiruko, a human from Earth in another universe.

Hiruko's voice was steady and powerful, and it was clearly transmitted throughout Yokohama through the international public relief channel, and even reached the League of Nations headquarters in North America.

When the words "another universe" were uttered, the whole world seemed to be put on pause.

"Another universe?" "A parallel world?" "How did he get here?"

Although it sounds absurd, the fleet with divine power overhead is the best proof.

Inside the command center, Yuuko Kazuki stared intently at Hiruko on the screen, her fingers unconsciously scratching the skin off her arm.

As a brilliant physicist and head of the "Alternative4" project, she was well-versed in the theory of parallel universes, but it was just a formula on paper.

And now, a living example is right before our eyes.

“Parallel universes… really exist…” she murmured to herself, her voice trembling, her eyes flashing with fervor and awe.

If this is true, then the "Alternative4" project will no longer be a pipe dream, and humanity may actually find a way to escape this hell occupied by BETA!

Although reason told her she couldn't let her guard down completely—she couldn't be sure if the other person was truly a "benevolent" human—the fluent Chinese displayed by the automatic translation system, and that human face, made her willing to take the gamble.

"Deputy Commander Xiangyue."

At this moment, the commander-in-chief, his face ashen, turned his head and nodded heavily to her.

Faced with this unique "parallel universe expert," he chose to trust him.

"It's up to you to go and ask them what they really want."

Kōzuki Yūko understood immediately, quickly composed herself, suppressed the shock surging within her, and prepared to communicate with Hiruko.

"Hello, Mr. Hiruko, I am Yuuko Kazuki, the deputy commander of the Yokohama base directly under the League of Nations." She began with a brief self-introduction, stating her identity and position, while expressing her respect to this "human from another universe".

Then, Yuuko carefully observed the subtle changes in Hiruko's facial expressions—the movement of every muscle, the frequency of each blink.

After confirming that Hiruko did not show any displeasure or hostility, she cautiously began to question him: "Mr. Hiruko, can you provide some evidence to prove your self-proclaimed human identity?" To avoid provoking him, Yuuko Kazuki's tone was very gentle and tactful.

As an experienced scientist and officer, she was well aware of the terrifying power contained in the fleet floating above her.

Even if it's just "peacefully hovering over the city without causing any damage," this level of technology is far beyond the capabilities of the Muv world.

Hiruko showed no displeasure or anger in the face of Kazuki Yuuko's questioning.

He knew very well that at this critical juncture of life and death, the people of the Moyu world would naturally have some doubts about his identity and intentions.

To prove his identity as a "human," Hiruko first described some customs and traditions that only exist in human culture, such as wedding ceremonies, funeral customs, festival celebrations, and so on.

These customs and traditions are deeply rooted in human civilization and are unique to human society.

Then Hiruko began to talk about human history, from the Hundred Years' War to the fall of Constantinople, from the Renaissance to the Age of Exploration, from the Industrial Revolution to the two World Wars—these are all indelible marks forever etched in human history.

Subsequently, Hiruko revealed to Kazuki Yuuki the answers to several "mathematical puzzles" that had been solved by humanity in 2025.

On the large screen in the command center, a series of complex mathematical problems appeared, and then Hiruko clearly read out the answers to each problem.

Mathematics, as the language by which humanity communicates with the "gods" of the universe, transcends cultural barriers and is universally applicable.

A close-up of Yuuki Kazuki.

When she heard the answer to the question, her skeptical expression instantly turned into shock and disbelief.

Her lips trembled slightly, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she began to silently calculate and verify these answers in her mind.

The world of MUv is still in 2001, and many problems have not yet been solved.

Yuuki Kazuki is a genius physicist with extraordinary computational abilities.

After a brief calculation, a bitter smile, a mixture of complexity and excitement, appeared on her face.

Hiruko's answers all seem to be correct!

This forced her to seriously consider the possibility that Hiruko really came from another universe.

Kazuki Yuuko took a deep breath, turned to the base commander, a wry smile on her face, and said in a low voice, "Sir, at least what this 'human from another world' said seems to be true for now."

In the Yokohama base command center, Kaori Yuzuki and the base commander stood side by side, both with solemn expressions, the atmosphere so tense it was as if the air itself had frozen.

The base commander's face grew even more somber, his brows furrowing into a deep ravine.

At this extremely sensitive moment, the appearance of humans from another world has undoubtedly worsened the already precarious situation in the Muv world.

With the "Alternative4" plan failing to make a breakthrough, those politicians in power are already preparing to push for "Alternative5"—an escape-style scorched-earth plan.

Now that another Earth has suddenly appeared, politicians will inevitably take advantage of this new situation to fabricate some conspiracies and schemes.

Moreover, this person was publicly announced on an international public aid channel, which can be received in almost every corner of the world.

Even without special decryption, everyone can receive his arrival.

“Vice Commander Xiangyue, could you ask this friend what his purpose is in coming to our world? If it's just sightseeing, then the timing is probably not right.”

As soon as the base commander finished speaking, Yuuko Kazuki almost couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Commander-in-Chief, you want me, the deputy commander, to ask such a thorny question?" Xiangyue complained inwardly. "Sightseeing tour, indeed. Sending a fully armed fleet just for sightseeing tours?" She smiled, but the twitching at the corner of her mouth betrayed her inner thoughts.

Despite inwardly complaining, Yuuko Kazuki chose to focus on her profession rather than personal grievances.

She took a deep breath and asked Hiruko calmly on the screen, "Mr. Hiruko, could you tell us the purpose of your unexpected arrival in our world? We are very curious about your purpose for coming here."

When Yuuko Kazuki asked that crucial question, the entire Yokohama base fell into a deathly silence.

In the command center, everyone's eyes were focused on Beiliuhu on the screen, their faces revealing hope, anxiety, and determination.

Both the officers in the command center and the guards piloting tactical aircraft on the perimeter of the base held their breath, anxiously awaiting Hiruko's reply.

Based on Hiruko's answer, they will determine whether he is an enemy or a friend.

Everyone was praying silently, hoping that this "human from another world" was a friend who could bring hope to their desolate world ravaged by war.

However, if the other party is an "enemy," the humans of the Muv world will not surrender without a fight.

They have been fighting the Beta to the death for 30 years, with countless lives lost and countless cities reduced to ruins.

Giving up resistance is a blatant disregard for the heroes who sacrificed their lives! Whether they are soldiers who bravely gave their lives on the battlefield or ordinary people who held on to hope, they all deserve respect.

The word "surrender" has never existed in the dictionary of soldiers in the Muv world! Whether facing the BETA or humans from another universe, they will fight to the death.

If humanity's inevitable future is destruction, then so be it! Whether destroyed by the BETA or by humans from another universe, it doesn't make much difference.

Rather than lingering in despair and fear, we should fight to the very end with great fervor!

Noticing the tension among the people at the Yokohama base, Hiruko smiled slightly and replied calmly, "Vice Commander Kazuki, thank you for your question."

Our purpose in coming into this world is simply to obtain G elements. My research has reached a bottleneck, and I need a large amount of G elements for experiments.

Meanwhile, we have been observing your world for a long time and have seen your arduous struggle against the Beta.

As fellow human beings, we cannot bear to see you trapped in such a desperate situation.

He paused for a moment, his gaze passing through the screen as if meeting the eyes of every human in the Muv world.

"We understand your vigilance and suspicion."

After all, the sudden appearance of an unknown force after such a long war would make anyone uneasy.

But I assure you, we come with good intentions.

We hope to build mutual trust with you and help you fight against Beta.

Although we are not from the same universe, we are all human beings—it is our inescapable duty to fight for the future of humanity.

Faced with Hiruko's candid answer, Yuuko Kazuki and the base commander fell silent.

The two stood side by side, neither of them speaking, the atmosphere heavy and oppressive.

They all understood that the current situation had far exceeded their authority as base commanders.

Although there was no formal diplomatic language or protocol, Hiruko's move was essentially akin to conducting a diplomatic operation.

Inside the command center, other officers were also whispering among themselves, their conversations a mixture of anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty.

Moreover, this was a diplomatic negotiation with "extraterrestrials," an unprecedentedly high-level diplomatic event in history! Faced with such an unprecedented situation, they had to act cautiously and could not make a decision immediately.

"Mr. Hiruko, thank you for your honesty."