The Radiant Civilization will not permit it.
"Lord Fanmao, this is the Radiant Federation's Chief Research Institute, following orders to support Lord Fanmao."
"Yes, I am Fanmao. My people will command your fleet to merge.
As agreed, I will grant you independent command authority, while you need to provide the devices I require to assist in capturing the Mother Insect."
"Rest assured, the Emperor has already issued orders for us to cooperate.
Until we receive new orders, we will follow Lord Fanmao's commands!"
The white-robed researcher's voice paused, and his tone became somewhat hesitant and embarrassed:
"Ah, by the way, Lord Fanmao, there's one more request I'm not sure if I should make..."
If you're already hesitating, then don't say it...
I immediately responded in my mind, but since I'll have to continue probing later, I politely asked:
"What other requests do you have?"
"We hope to conduct research during this period...
