After receiving Shepard's report, the people in the Citadel were naturally confused. They did not suspect that Shepard was lying. After all, this kind of thing can be concluded by just investigating. And Shepard, as a ghost,

The Citadel couldn't help but not believe such a statement, so in desperation, the Citadel had to send a diplomatic team to Wandering Galaxy again, and Fang Zheng communicated with it.

However, the communication process was not smooth.

At first, the Citadel Council wanted to invite Tiandao Palace to join the Citadel Council just like other races, but this was flatly rejected by Fang Zheng. Just kidding, joining the Citadel means abiding by the laws and rules of the Citadel, but Fang Zheng obviously does not

Allow Tiandao Palace to follow the rules of external forces.

This also made the delegation of the Citadel confused. After all, according to their experience, ordinary civilized races would choose to join after learning about the Citadel. However, this Tiandao Palace...

immature!

"We hope you can understand that the Citadel's treaty is to restrict the development of civilizations in the galaxy to avoid unnecessary dangers..."

"But why should you decide this?"

Looking at the Asari envoy in front of him, Fang Zheng in the form of a time dragon dismissed it.

"Your rules and laws are just your rules and laws, not the truth of this universe. Tiandao Palace does not ask for help from the Citadel, nor does it want to join the Citadel. So, why do you want us to abide by your rules?"

"you……………"

Listening to the bickering between the two sides, Shepard next to her was secretly envious of the Tiandao Palace. After all, as a human, she also knew very well what kind of suffering humans had experienced in the Citadel. Although it was true that the castle had become wider when humans joined it.

They have great vision and have contacts with other alien races, but in the final analysis, it is still because humans are too weak.

You must know that the reason why humans joined the Citadel was mainly because of the threat of war with the Turian Empire. Although the Asari who were responsible for mediating at the time did not say it directly, humans are not fools. Naturally, they understand that the other party’s hidden meaning is that they are the only ones.

The mediation will only take effect if they join the Citadel. If they refuse to join, an all-out war between humanity and the Turian Empire will be inevitable.

At that time, humans had just left the solar system and were no more powerful than the Turians in this regard. Therefore, they finally had to accept the advice of the Citadel Council and join the Citadel.

After joining the Citadel, the development of human science and technology has also been restricted to a certain extent. For example, the Citadel stipulates that the production of artificial intelligence (AI) is prohibited, which has caused almost all human research on artificial intelligence for hundreds of years to be sealed and abandoned.

Even in the manufacturing and development of battleships, there were considerable restrictions. Humanity also spent a lot of effort and sacrificed too many resources, and finally managed to occupy a place in the Citadel.

If Shepard hadn't single-handedly defeated the defected agent Saren and the Overlord, it would have taken humans unknown how many years it would have taken to be eligible to join the Citadel Council.

In Shepard's opinion, the experience of the Tiandao Palace is actually very similar to that of humans. They first had an armed conflict with the turians, and almost reached the point of fighting each other. Then the Citadel Council sent people to negotiate peace, and

Trying to absorb this new strength into the Citadel Alliance.

However………

"Tiandao Palace adheres to the non-alignment strategy. We will not ally with any force, organization, civilization, or race, nor will we be enemies with any force, organization, civilization, or race for no reason. Therefore, we will not join the Citadel, and we will not join the Citadel. We will not abide by the laws and rules of the Citadel. We have our own laws and rules, and we will only abide by our own laws and rules."

Facing Fang Zheng's answer, the Citadel's envoys were stunned and completely speechless.

But what can they do?

The threat of force is useless. During the days when they came to Tiandao Palace, the envoys also investigated the civilization and technology of Tiandao Palace, and the conclusions they came to were the same as Shepard's. It was obvious that this was a person with A force that even exceeds the technological power of all existing civilized races. Although the number of this force does not seem to be large, their powerful strength is obviously not afraid of any enemy.

Once the two sides really conflict...the consequences will obviously be disastrous.

In the end, Citadel had to choose to compromise.

What the envoys from the Citadel signed with Tiandao Palace was not the franchise agreement they hoped for, but the "Mutual Non-Aggression Treaty". Both parties only agreed not to invade each other's territory. In the midst of exploring undeveloped galaxies , whoever occupies this galaxy first will obtain the right to develop this galaxy.

Without permission, you are not allowed to enter the opponent's system. If the warning is invalid, you will be expelled or even attacked.

For the Citadel, this was obviously not what they expected to see. But for Shepard, seeing this scene was quite refreshing.

If humans had the strength of the Tiandao Palace, they probably wouldn't have to compromise in the Citadel.

It's a pity that my skills are inferior to others, so I can't help but bow my head.

Logically speaking, after the treaty is signed, Shepard and others can return home. However...

"Observation team?"

Standing in the communications room, looking at Anderson in front of him, Shepard looked confused. However, Senator Anderson nodded.

"Yes, Tiandao Palace will send an observation team into our galaxy for observation and communication. Under my suggestion, we finally chose you and the Normandy as the leaders of this observation team."

"Wait, why me? You should know that there are more important things than being a tour guide now!"

Hearing Anderson's answer, Shepard immediately jumped up. Are you kidding? The reapers will come to harvest the entire galaxy in a short time. There are more things to investigate here than mountains. Where can I have free time for Tiandao Palace? Someone to be a tour guide?

However, Anderson's expression was more serious than Shepard imagined.

"Because of this, we need stronger support. If what you say is true, relying on our strength alone is obviously not enough to resist the Reapers. Although the other party has not joined the Citadel, it is also a member of the galaxy... …”

Speaking of this, Anderson lowered his voice.

"This is not just my opinion, it is the opinion of the Star Alliance."

Hearing this, Shepard immediately understood.

Obviously, humans are also interested in the super technology of Tiandao Palace, and are trying to trade with it to improve their own technology. It seems that this negotiation has also stimulated the mood of humans.

After all, in this universe, the truth is that the fist is big.

"how should I do?"

"You continue to perform the mission to investigate the intelligence about the Reapers and Collectors. This observation team will act with you. I hope you can make them understand that the Reapers are not only the Covenant and the enemy of the Citadel, but also the enemy of the Citadel.

The enemy of all life in the galaxy. If, as you say, the Reapers will attack and harvest the galaxy in the near future, we need a more powerful and powerful ally."

Speaking of this, Anderson's voice also became serious.

"This is the order I gave you, do you understand? Commander Shepard?"

"clear!"

Hearing this, Shepard immediately stood up straight and bowed.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"
Chapter completed!