Galactic Downfall: A 20,000 Years War(Book Series 1) COMPLETED ✅

### Chapter 16: *Wrong Tablet*

### Chapter 16: *Wrong Tablet* - Full Plot

Alexandron stood at the center of the command deck on the GLF flagship, *Liberty's Wrath*. The ship hummed with activity, every officer and crew member focused on the task at hand. The dim glow of the overhead lights flickered against the stark metal walls, casting shadows that danced in sync with the ship’s vibrations. His eyes were fixed on the large, ancient stone tablet lying on a table before him. It was enormous, towering over the equipment and personnel around it. The tablet's surface was etched with intricate symbols and glyphs, some glowing faintly as if alive. This was their first real clue in the hunt for the legendary treasure of the universe—a relic said to hold the secrets of untold power and knowledge.

The room was filled with the soft hum of machinery, punctuated by the occasional beep of a scanner or the quiet murmur of the crew exchanging hushed words. The GLF's top decoding team was gathered around, a mixture of excitement and anxiety etched on their faces as they watched Alexandron manipulate the holographic interface that floated above the tablet. He had been working tirelessly for hours, his focus unwavering, his fingers moving deftly over the holographic controls.

Finally, a series of beeps signaled the completion of the decoding process. A hushed silence fell over the room as the ancient script on the tablet began to translate into a language they could understand. Alexandron leaned forward, his breath held in anticipation, and read aloud:

"This is from your civilization, Humaihailand."

The words hung in the air like a bad omen, heavy and foreboding. The room erupted in a cacophony of confused voices. Crew members exchanged baffled glances, their initial excitement rapidly transforming into frustration and disbelief.

"What does that even mean?" Judion, Alexandron’s second-in-command, voiced the question on everyone's mind. His face was twisted in confusion and anger. "We came all this way for… for this? It doesn't make any sense."

Another officer, a young woman with sharp features and an even sharper tongue, chimed in. "Is this some kind of joke? We risked our lives, traveled across galaxies, and for what? A reminder of our own civilization?"

Alexandron’s brow furrowed, his eyes narrowing as he stared at the tablet. He understood their frustration. They had faced countless dangers to get here, venturing into the far reaches of the universe in search of a treasure that was supposed to change everything. And now, to find this? It felt like a cruel trick.

He slammed his fist onto the metal table, causing the tablet to jolt slightly. "This is a dead end," he growled, his voice echoing through the room. "But we can’t let this stop us. The treasure is still out there, somewhere beyond the known universe."

The room fell silent again, Alexandron's words hanging in the air. For a moment, no one spoke. Then, slowly, the crew began to nod in agreement. Determination flickered in their eyes as they straightened, their resolve renewed. They had come too far to turn back now.

Without wasting another second, Alexandron began issuing orders. "Prepare the ship for another jump. We’re going further this time. Fifty trillion light-years away. Whatever it takes, we will find that treasure."

The crew sprang into action, the tension and frustration of a few moments ago replaced by a renewed sense of purpose. They were going to find this treasure, no matter how far they had to go or how many obstacles they had to overcome.

As the *Liberty's Wrath* and the rest of the GLF fleet prepared for their next journey, Alexandron stood at the command console, his mind racing. The message on the tablet had been unexpected, but it wasn’t going to stop them. If anything, it only fueled his determination. They had a new destination, and he was confident that this time, they would find what they were looking for.