My Talent's Name Is Generator Chapter 839 Guests Without Invitation

"Establish the communication," I commanded, pointing at the tower. "And secure the base."

The foremost demon advanced right away and dipped his head in deference.

"Understood, General."

He started giving directives to the troops trailing him, as multiple squads headed to the tower to lock down the control mechanisms and set up the communication channel that Primus had directed them to enable.

Now that the base was firmly in our grasp, the mission pressed onward.

Not delaying a second longer, I strode back to the portal ring and triggered it. A brilliant glow enveloped me, transporting me once more to Abor.

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Emerging from the portal on this occasion revealed a transformed vista.

Rather than the bustling activity that had dominated the teleportation center before, a grand circular structure had risen close by. Crafted swiftly by Primus's rune experts, this sleek-domed edifice ascended from the earth like a dedicated headquarters for the endeavor.

A handful of guards patrolled the exterior.

They snapped to attention upon spotting me and swung open the doorway as I neared.

Within the dome, the interior sprawled broadly, alive with suspended holograms.

Displays floated throughout the hall, each revealing the position of a former Hollow Star outpost. Icons danced over the holograms as data flows refreshed instantaneously.

Every one of the seventy-one sites appeared, excluding the one I had just claimed. And each now bore the identical emblem.

A dark banner featuring the Order of Absolute's insignia. The spires that had served Hollow Star were now marked with our crest.

Links for communication spanned the entire grid, enabling all seized outposts to relay their conditions straight to Abor. Primus had wholly supplanted the previous network.

Commanders and assault leaders positioned themselves around the space.

Primus and a few demon officers examined the hovering displays, while my summoned allies lingered close.

Aurora positioned herself next to North, the pair observing the screens in silence.

Upon my arrival in the hall, numerous gazes swiveled my way.

My eyes sought out Ash initially.

"Excellent job, Ash," I remarked with a faint grin. "I figured you'd claim second spot."

Ash offered a brief incline of his head, his face remaining composed as always.

"I targeted the top rank," he responded in his typical even voice, "though it appears I misjudged my capabilities."

A light laugh escaped me.

"No issue. Future opportunities await."

"I placed third," Ragnar announced from nearby, raising his club a touch with a partial smirk.

"Indeed, you did," I acknowledged with a nod. "Solid effort."

Both Aurora and Lyrate had ended up fourth, and currently, they appeared to be intentionally avoiding eye contact. A subtle, playful curve graced Aurora's lips, whereas Lyrate gave a minor eye-roll, evidently irked by the outcome.

I directed my focus once again to the airborne screens encircling the room.

"All seventy-two outposts captured," I declared.

Primus gave an affirming nod from near a display.

"The grid remains steady," he answered. "We now dominate inter-base links. Your latest conquest ought to integrate into the display soon."

I clapped Primus on the shoulder.

"Outstanding effort, Primus."

He tilted his head modestly, yet a subtle shimmer of pride lit his eyes, indicating he valued the praise.

"The rune specialists excelled," he said. "Portal reinforcements concluded ahead of schedule. As the final outpost aligns its comms, the whole setup will function as one unified entity."

Prior to my next words, General Kharzun approached.

His face bore a grave look.

"I'm certain word has reached you about the stirrings."

Silence descended swiftly over the chamber.

I faced Kharzun.

"Affirmative," I confirmed. "Location?"

Kharzun lifted a taloned digit and indicated a suspended hologram.

The view expanded without delay, magnifying the regional chart.

"Three outposts sit perilously near the core Naga planetary group," he explained. "They've long tracked happenings there."

The hologram delved deeper. One spot throbbed in crimson.

"Outpost thirty-four."

Indicators materialized on the panel, tracing approach paths.

Kharzun pressed on.

"Scouts indicate Naga armadas are deploying. They head straight for that outpost."

Whispers rippled across the gathering.

Aurora crossed her arms deliberately while scrutinizing the hologram.

"They've undoubtedly sensed the shift in ownership," she stated evenly. "Hollow Star held those sites for ages. The instant the signals altered, the Nagas caught on."

Ragnar huffed derisively.

"Perfect," he declared with a broad smile. "I'd begun to worry this campaign felt overly straightforward."

Primus edged nearer to the panel.

"Ship count?" he inquired.

Kharzun motioned at the approaching indicators.

"Merely two."

Ash murmured softly from my rear.

"They'll probably think Hollow Star has forfeited that site, yet remain unaware the full array has vanished."

"Except if an insider linked to Abor already grasps that Abor's downfall," I supplemented, thinking of the lunar observatories we'd demolished.

I regarded the emphasized hologram briefly. The Naga ranked among the Blue Spiral Galaxy's elite species, and their response to this turn remained uncertain to me. Still, truthfully, it held little weight for my concerns.

Controlling the Hollow Star outposts granted me a versatile grid for future use. Seizing them posed no real challenge; retaining them did.

My current group lacked the scale to oversee every outpost reliably.

The demons offered temporary aid, but they weren't wholly my troops. I relied on Primus, yet that didn't extend to every demon in his ranks. Eventually, I'd need to tackle that issue head-on, lest the grid we'd captured turn exposed to dissident bands or scheming elements from rival species.

This demanded thoughtful consideration.

At last, I averted my stare from the hologram and surveyed the assembly.

"Very well," I stated composedly. "With their approach, we shall greet them properly."

My glance flicked momentarily to the spotlighted outpost.

"Their demeanor will shape events. Cooperation brings benefits. Defiance..." I gave a casual shrug. "I've no qualms delivering a harsh reminder."