Whats's it like to have a fleet that can only recuirt female soldiers?

The old man was very happy.

Charlotte was silent for a moment when facing Zhao Chen's words.

She put the handheld terminal on her wrist and, using her permissions, opened the relevant data about the starship.

This was incredible.

Charlotte widened her eyes and looked at Zhao Chen next to her in disbelief. "Are the data about your starship... all true?"

"Of course, it's true." Zhao Chen seemed to show off his starship proudly. "How about it? What do you think of my starship?"

Charlotte spoke with a serious expression. "If the data here is accurate, then this starship can almost be considered undefeated in a T2 starship duel!"

Undefeated.

What a terrifying evaluation.

If Zhao Wan'er and Li Wei had heard this evaluation, they would definitely sneer. How could a starship assembled from three broken starships possibly be undefeated in a T2 starship duel?

What a joke.

"Wait a minute, let's go out for a trial voyage. You can arrange the positions of the crew."

Zhao Chen scratched his nose and spoke awkwardly. "Because I... don't have much funding right now, so this trial voyage is for you to get familiar with the starship and train. I hope you can master its control as soon as possible."

"Can I see the list of slaves you bought?" Charlotte asked.

"Yes, you can see it within your authority."

Charlotte opened the list of crew candidates, and there were the 100 orc slaves.

All of them were Charlotte's companions, which softened her gaze. At the same time, her heart filled with guilt.

When she thought about how many of her compatriots were still prisoners, she felt uneasy.

"Fortunately, these are all experienced crew members. And since this starship is only T2 level, after three to five hours of skilled operation, they should be ready for battle," Charlotte replied.

Zhao Chen showed a satisfied smile.

Half a day later, Charlotte had become familiar with the Zero Blizzard, and the other orc crew members had rested.

"This is the position I arranged for these orc crew members. Only fifty crew members are needed to drive and operate the Zero Blizzard," Charlotte handed Zhao Chen a list.

"The extra crew members will serve as backup personnel for various positions. Let them familiarize themselves with the working environment first," Zhao Chen instructed. This was his first starship, not his last one. These crew members could be assigned to other starships in the future.

"I have applied for sailing permission from the starport. The time for me to rent this starship workshop is coming to an end, so I've used my remaining funds to rent a berth at the academy starport. After the trial training is completed, we'll return directly to the starport berth.

I've also purchased some basic bedding and daily necessities. You will live on this starship from now on. As for the living materials, I'll find a way later." Zhao Chen said this, feeling the pain in his heart.

His funds were running low, and in the future, he would need to support these 100 half-orc girls. He had to find a way to make money.

It was truly shameful for an interstellar lord to be so poor.

"Yes." Charlotte accepted Zhao Chen's orders, gradually adopting his perspective.

Zhao Chen sat in the captain's chair, looking at the old bridge. He was determined that he would have a real T3 Blizzard-class light interstellar battlecruiser!

"This is your living area. Five people share one room. For food, there will be two meals a day, and you can pick them up at the dining area on time. Each job is divided into three shifts, and they'll work in rotation. Got it?"

Charlotte addressed the 100 orc crew members in front of her, feeling as though she were back in the time when she fought in the rebel interstellar fleet.

A few months ago, it seemed like a lifetime.

"General... do we really have to fight for that human race?" A female orc crew member raised her hand.

The other orcs seemed uneasy, too.

After all, the identity of slaves still loomed over them, causing significant mental strain.

"You're all my former subordinates. Due to my incompetence, you've ended up in this situation. If you're still willing to believe in me, I promise I'll restore your freedom.

Captain Zhao Chen promised that if we fight for him for three years, he'll grant us freedom. And as long as we achieve military success, he'll also try to find our companions who were trafficked to the Star Empire.

Maybe you don't trust the human race, but... I, Charlotte, am willing to trust this man, so... please trust me. I swear on the honor of the White Tiger Clan that I will bring you back!" Charlotte's words and emotions moved the orc warriors present.

And Zhao Chen, who was swearing on the bridge at that moment, watched everything unfold. The bridge had surveillance that covered 80% of the starship.

It must be said, Charlotte spoke very frankly. She wasn't fighting for loyalty, but for freedom.

Zhao Chen didn't dislike this. In fact, this was why he chose to trust Charlotte. It wasn't because he believed that if you buy a slave, they'll just kneel and show loyalty. He didn't trust that type of person.

Soon, the previously chaotic starship workshop was cleaned up, and everything that could be taken away was moved.

At the same time, the navigation channel of the starship workshop was also opened.

"Number... Blizzard Zero... Authorized to enter branch D13 channel."

Zhao Chen sat in the captain's chair, looking at the deputy captain Charlotte beside him.

More than ten orc crew members appeared on the bridge.

"Departure." Zhao Chen spoke.

Vice Captain Charlotte conveyed the order: "Start the starship engine and enter the branch D13 channel."

Though the orc crew members were a little unfamiliar with the operation of the starship, everything proceeded smoothly.

A few minutes later, Blizzard Zero sailed out of a channel in the interstellar city of the North Star Starship Academy.

The bridge of Blizzard Zero was fully enclosed. Relying on the image acquisition equipment outside the ship, several images of the surroundings were projected inside the bridge.

Zhao Chen was filled with excitement as he sat on his starship, sailing through the universe.

"Captain, we will now conduct 29 trial training missions. Please give orders," Vice Captain Charlotte said.

"Start," Zhao Chen said.

It was good to have a competent subordinate, so he didn't have to do everything himself.

"Heading 071/299, starship engine power output 30%, speed 30 knots," Deputy Captain Charlotte issued the navigation order professionally.

The Blizzard Zero began its first sea trial training.

...

"Continue sailing on this heading, starship engine full power output, speed 100 knots. Each cabin in the starship should monitor the relevant data and report anything unusual immediately."

Vice Captain Charlotte now oversaw the last sea trial training.

Full-speed sailing.

This was a test of the starship's operation at its fastest and most extreme speed.

This was also Charlotte's biggest concern for this starship. After all, less than a month ago, it was still made up of three starships!

One minute...

Three minutes...

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

"Report, the engine system is normal, and the power supply is stable."

"Report, the hull structure is normal."

"Report, navigation is stable, no anomalies detected."

...

Three hours later, Vice Captain Charlotte breathed a sigh of relief. She stood up straight and looked at Zhao Chen. "Report to the captain, the Blizzard Zero has completed 29 sea trial training projects. Please give instructions."

"Return home," Zhao Chen smiled. "I think someone can't wait to be beaten."