So even though they lost five thousand ships in one go, OFEC still hasn't granted a retreat order for the fleet. Nor have they dispatched any reinforcements for rescue or pincer attacks.
This is because, clearly, OFEC is testing as well. In fact, the entire committee is watching.
Consider these ships as targets handed to you—how long will it take your Legion to clear the field? After all these years, how much has your Legion's technology advanced? How much firepower can it muster?
And at least for now, the conclusion seems clear. Even Li Pan's assessment is:
The Cricket Legion? Nothing impressive.
But it's still not time to draw conclusions. It might be too early after all. Maybe the Legion is hiding their cards too. Why waste a good hand by playing your Big and Little Jokers right from the start? That'd make you look like a big fool.
