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Chapter 564: Target: Three Planets

Gabriel’s insights were different from the pirates What did it mean for a ship to cloak itself? It meant equipment – expensive equipem Those were still more expensive even than Tears of Neptune

To be able to carry sothe size of a battleship Capital ships and others weren’t out of the question, but were a rare sight in the Starfields The planetary debris would keep thenia… to Gabriel’s knowledge, there was no clan or group of any inia

“And what do you think, Redbeard,” Gabriel asked

Redbeard used to be the second most feared pirate in the Shattered Starfields However, once the Pontiff’s Citadel took control of the Moonfiend pirates, they began to s up all the smaller competition Now Redbeard’s creere part of the Pontiff’s forces All three of the Starfield’s primary planets had come under their control

The Pontiff’s Citadel was an Adepts’ organization, but it wasn’t like Gobi Entertainment It didn’t have the resources to build its own arave the Pontiff plausible deniability

But where they couldn’t built their own h resources and influence to er ships, but it was enough to create a good supply train If needed, they could turn right around and becouerilla resistance Out here, the darker side of the religious order was on full display

That’s why they installed the Morning Star here, to oversee their work They didn’t count on her being so independent and headstrong She was removed because of it

Now that the three primary planets were under Citadel control, the Moonfiend Pirates were stronger than ever The Pontiff was concerned with outside threats, so he sent Gabriel here to conduct their business personally and deal with any proble with didn’t subsist on loyalty If they wanted to keep the pirates under control, they would need to keep their interest with riches and power

Redbeard answered “This sort of thing happens every now and again Out here it’s not unusual for clans to take each other out What’s different this ti over their shoulder, and pirates don’t like looking over their shoulders They’ll group up to find him and cut out the threat We don’t need to rush in and involve ourselves If their gear’s anything to go by, they don’t look like nor support from your enemies I think we should sit back and stick to the plan We’ll es if they need to beat us directly”

Gabriel narrowed his eyes, pondering the words before nodding in satisfaction

Redbeard looked your typical brutish pirate froh, he was quite clever Su Xiaosu had given him so much trouble because she overpowered hih, he was hard to beat Now he had command of the Moonfiend Pirate forces S with the Citadel Gabriel didn’t doubt his loyalty

“And if they do the unthinkable, and colint to the pirate’s eye “Then let thereets theest in the Starfields for no reason”

Gabriel sainst sinful men is ceaseless work You must prepare”

Redbeard chuckled “Relax, master Gabriel I wouldn’t dare be careless with the safety of un you promised, eh?! These planets are the best in the system, and the only ones that support life We have to keep therew irritated “You think those things are like picking out cabbage? Pick out whatever you like, however many you like? There are a hundred and twenty already installed here, and you need h to withstand a frontal assault from an interstellar fleet”

Redbeard chortled “Can you have too h” Gabriel cut him off with a wave of his hand “Ten more are on their way There should be here in a few days Install them on the main planet They’re the last of theive the Pontiff Also, ht There mustn’t be any ot it under control!”

Gabriel stood “Then I’m off to cultivate Pay attention to your duties, do them well Gather as nia”

“Aye”

Redbeard watched Gabriel go, and couldn’t keep the slightest scowl fro onto his lips Pale-faced little shit… he doesn’t understand a thing This is pirate territory