For example, Sky Steel.
After Chen Ming modified and maintained the spaceship several times, Sky Steel was starting to run low.
In the short term, Chen Ming didn't know where to source supplies from the Mechanical Race, so it's always good to have some reserves.
And since Dusk agreed to let Chen Ming deploy the mining spaceship, it was also tantamount to agreeing to Chen Ming conducting mining operations.
Although Iron Ore No.'s efficiency is generally average, subsidizing some resources for personal use shouldn't be a problem.
Thus, Iron Ore No. returned to its old trade.
Within limited storage space and lengthy operational time, search for valuable rare minerals, extract, smelt, and bring them back.
And Chen Ming, who once struggled to survive on Rimu Star, has now become a collaborator and half a prisoner to Dusk.
At least it was better than before, and better than dying under the military ruler's firepower.
Chen Ming didn't dwell on past matters.
