Him and their stars

It happened on January 12, 833 in the common calendar, when the "Special Reconnaissance Fleet" composed of the Scarlet Throne and the Buran had just entered the New World.

This galaxy at the exit of the new continent at the Gate of Glory was originally a barren galaxy with no naturally habitable planets, or even transformable Earth-like planets. But no matter what, this is also the entrance and exit of the Star Gate, a natural transportation thoroughfare. So the empire built a medium-sized defense fortress here, two space cities that can accommodate half a million people, a giant space cultivation farm, and an orbital cargo center equipped with docks, warehouses and a large number of ship maintenance equipment. .

Of course, like all star gates, there is also a research center equipped with all kinds of important scientific research equipment.

...And then, needless to say, the predators who "passed by" were taken advantage of.

One thing to say is that the predators really behaved very "thiefly" this time. They actually did not launch any attack on the two space cities with hundreds of thousands of people living there, not even a deterrent bombardment. .

The food in the cultivation farm and the materials in the freight center are naturally accepted.

In addition, the research center did not let go. A long-distance main gun bombardment from a dreadnought ship immediately reduced this priceless research center and the more than thirty researchers on duty above to ashes.

The marauders were really in a hurry. Otherwise, according to their past behavior, these researchers must be taken away even if they do not bring food and supplies.

If you can't take it away, destroy it. The Predator does still have a typical pragmatic philosophy, knowing where to hit the enemy most easily.

Now, there are more than a thousand ships of various sizes gathered in this galaxy to deal with the aftermath, and there are even deep space giants the size of Titan ships. Yu Lian could see that there were more than ten giant ships with a length of tens of kilometers and a total mass of more than 10 million tons, which were constantly dumping cargo into the universe - various large and small space city components.

Hundreds of deep space work ships shuttled through it, collecting those parts together and putting them together like building blocks. As a result, a temporary space fortress gradually took shape.

Since we can't send a fleet for the time being, building a few more fortresses won't violate the treaty, right?

The frightened bird belongs to yes. But we also have to show some understanding.

The Throne and the Blizzard did not stay in the galaxy for long, and rushed directly to the next galaxy where the predators had wreaked havoc. This place is even more barren, with a star that is estimated to take more than a billion years to grow into a fully mature stage, as well as a lava planet and three gaseous planets. Even the mining value is really hard to describe.

The empire has only placed a signal relay station, a deep space exploration station and a scientific research laboratory here. They are all operated semi-automatically and there are no personnel on duty half the time.

When the looters passed by, they also destroyed these facilities. It did not cause any casualties, but according to the legal basis passed down to this day from the Age of Discovery, this galaxy is no longer part of the empire's territory in theory...

Well, no country dares to compete with the empire now. The predators really want to make the empire disgusted by doing this. No, the imperial officers on the ship were quite agitated, but they were able to maintain a minimum of composure under the comfort of Colonel Soback.

Apart from them, the other friends were very happy. Of course, under the suppression of their respective team leaders, they also showed basic courtesy, at least they were able to hold back their laughter in front of the imperial officers.

"Then follow the original plan and leave the governorate at the fastest cruising speed. Ours are all high-speed warships, and according to the intelligence, the predator fleet contains a large number of heavy immigrant fleets and work ships, and should be able to catch up. Is this okay?" Colonel Soback asked Yu Liandao in a questioning tone, looking like a conscientious, simple and perfect deputy who knows how to advance and retreat, "I'm just giving some immature suggestions, the decision-making still depends on you."

His attitude has been like this since he boarded the ship. His work ability is not perfect, but at least he is diligent and tries his best to coordinate the relationship between the imperial officers and other crew members. There has been no trouble for several days. Even Yu Lian, who was somewhat prejudiced against him, couldn't find anything wrong with him.

Until now, Yu Lian couldn't help but feel that the reason why Soback's career started at a high and low level in his previous life was probably because he accidentally climbed into a leadership position that was not suitable for him. Wouldn't it be more suitable for this guy to be a deputy or a staff member?

No, I will push him to the leadership position no matter what!

"There is no news from the rest of the reconnaissance fleet ahead, so I am always a little worried. We have to be more cautious." Yu Lian pondered for a moment: "How about you go back to the Snowstorm to take charge? If something goes wrong, We shouldn’t be completely wiped out.”

Colonel Soback's eyes flashed with joy, but he immediately realized that the other party was trying to test him, and quickly shook his head and said: "Why did you say such ominous words? Our mission is only reconnaissance, not pursuit. We should try our best to avoid confrontation. This is a meaningless battle for the enemy. As long as we are careful, nothing will happen. Besides, I think that by sitting here, I can better coordinate the actions of both parties!"

Yu Lian glanced at him and showed a sincere smile: "That's okay for the time being. However, you have to promise me that when you get close to areas where you may encounter enemies, you need to return to the Snowstorm in advance to take charge.

"This, Commander..."

"No need to say anymore, I am very relieved when you do things." Yu Lian waved his hand: "I said, I am looking forward to the scene of fighting side by side with you, but first, you must have your own ship. "

The people on the bridge looked at this pair of young officers who were rivals but worked together for the same goal, and felt the same excitement as the reporters before. Although they didn't seem to realize that there was anything wrong with a fourth-ring and a second-ring being rivals.

The only one who felt something was wrong was Feifei, and of course she wouldn't say anything. Afterwards, she went to Yu Lian's captain's room to remind her privately:

"Colonel Sobek was still very active during this period. He originally volunteered to be responsible for the Astral Knights' reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines, and then by chance he joined the Battle of Modan and made great contributions. The entire battle They all showed bravery and scheming, and they have been on the front pages of the empire’s official newspapers several times recently.”

"Is the empire really planning to promote him as a candidate for the new Four Heavenly Kings of the Knights?" Yu Lian suddenly became interested.

"He already is." Feifei said with a smile: "Now, the new version of the young generation of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Astral Knights, in addition to Countess Lamut and your real enemy Viscount Shameen, there is also Viscount Aiko Kai, and then That’s Baron Soback.”

"Shameen is not my real enemy. He is just...wait a minute, so is Soback. What's going on with Aikekai? His strength is pretty good, but he's already forty this year, right? The statistical range of the Four Heavenly Kings is finally over. Do you want to include the middle-aged group as well?”

"Forty-five years old. When his daughter got married last year, she spent her honeymoon at a wedding banquet held on Earth. Mr. Mao Yuanzuo even attended it, which became big local news."

"A senior astral knight of the empire, a viscount, came to the community to hold a wedding?"

"His mother is from Earth."

"Our political boss, the boss behind the Communist Party of China who served as prime minister once and as a senator for thirty years, went to attend the wedding banquet of an imperial noble?"

"I am also marrying an Earthling. At least after the War of Independence, the Community and the Empire have been friendly neighbors. There are many industrial exchanges between us and the Empire."

"That's right. The white gloves of the Co-Prosperity Party are closely related to the empire's trade."

Feifei pursed her lips and smiled, but she was obviously not interested in this topic, so she continued: "However, there is really no absolute answer as to what age range this so-called young man should fall into. Forty-five years old, at least not yet Considered an old man.”

All in all, three fourth rings and one second ring form the four parallel kings, and no one seems to think there is anything wrong.

"However, the empire caught an uncle to make up the numbers. Does this mean that young and outstanding genius children are already a bit stretched?"

Yu Lian thought that was strange. Not to mention Gia Feier, who is no less a fighting genius than Gongsun Qing, Heshan Nelhana is only one step away from breaking through the fourth ring.

In addition, Miss Arianne Einach, whom I met a few times on the Angel of Dawn, is also a third-ring. Even though she looks so listless, taciturn and trying to catch her fish, in the future she will become a fleet commander from the navigator system.

For those who have never met, it seems that Wolfna Maimida and Olivia Rowentour, who will always be the second generals under Her Majesty the Queen, also broke through the fourth ring before the age of thirty.

Who dares to say that these are not geniuses?

Even if you don’t count Miss Brunhildt’s talented group of girlfriends and such a huge empire, who knows how many rare treasures are hidden there?

"However, Yu'er seems to be a little dissatisfied with Colonel Soback..."

"I take him very seriously. At least I'm sure that as an assistant, he should be very reliable." Yu Liandao.

Feifei added: "Actually, after reading Colonel Soback's battle report during this period, I am sure that I can't tell the ability and talent yet, but he must be a blessed general. However, Yu'er, whether he is a brave general or a general, Wise generals actually have their limits, as long as they are braver or more comprehensive in their plans. But what should we do with this lucky general? If metaphysics can calculate, it wouldn't be called metaphysics."

This makes sense. So Yu Lian became even more confused.

"Of course, metaphysics will eventually run out, but no one knows when it will end. Before that, it's always safe to be careful," Feifei added.

Yu Lian had to agree more.

Then, it is the time to play mahjong that should naturally happen... Well, in fact, the previous conversation originally took place in the sage time after the mahjong game.

Then, they decided to go to the restaurant for some late-night snacks. You know, there is now a team of professional cooks from the Imperial Guard on the ship. At least the food conditions have evolved several orders of magnitude compared to when they were in the Abyss Nebula.

The two of them changed their clothes while discussing who could represent the highest level of imperial palace snacks, Dragon Blood Cake or Xingguo Baichi. Just when they were about to leave, they suddenly felt a subtle spiritual fluctuation.

Yu Lian's face darkened, he took a step back, stood in front of Feifei, and tried to stay away from the center of the fluctuation. With a flick of his hand, the hilt of the lightsaber hanging on the wall of the room fell into his hand.

However, as a curtain of light that was thinner than a night light dissipated, what appeared in front of Yu Lian and Feifei was a tortoise carrying a heavy carapace.

Of course, it's not really appropriate to call it a turtle. Generally speaking, only the size and trunk match the characteristics of that kind of crustacean reptile. If you look closely, you will see that its head is very majestic with horns, quite like a dragon. The tail is slender, half longer than the torso wrapped in carapace, and is flexible and powerful. At first glance, it looks like a giant python with no head and only a body.

Then, the turtle stood up on its two elephant-like thick legs, and a pair of vertical pupils on the dragon's head flashed a very human look.

"Oh, Xuanwu." Feifei suddenly realized.

In fact, this is a spiritual beast that originally lived in the virtual world and is occasionally found in the material world. Their fighting power is not too strong, at least in terms of aggression and aggression, they can definitely be regarded as pacifists in the animal world. The advantage is that he has extremely strong survivability, all the spiritual abilities he masters are on the defensive side, his intelligence is not low, and he can still survive. In addition, it also has the ability to float across and even teleport in the invisible and formless ether ocean of the virtual realm, so it has the reputation of "the boat of the virtual realm".

Of course, because its appearance is indeed very close to one of the four spirits in East Asian mythology on Earth, people on Earth have such a prudent and elegant name for it. There are many such examples.

It is said that the top bosses in the extraordinary world are quite happy to catch some weird spiritual beasts in the virtual world and use them as pet tools for themselves. Xuanwu is one of the most popular.

"Hahuhahahahahaha!" Xuanwu pointed his fingers and made a sound of unknown meaning.

"Although I understand that you are very eager to communicate with me, I really can't understand you." Yu Lian spread his hands seriously.

"Xuanwu" is said to be able to grow to more than 100 meters, and its tonnage is even greater than the Diamond Dragon Turtle at the God of War Festival, which can cause earthquakes with just one step. However, this one is only about 150 centimeters tall when it stands up. It is stocky and harmless, and even a little cute. If it weren't for the horns and mane on its head that had already begun to show signs of majesty, Yu Lian would have easily regarded it as one of the three royal families in a famous little monster collecting game.

However, for such highly intelligent and humanistic spirit beasts, Yu Lian automatically regarded them as equal intelligent creatures to communicate with each other, and then said seriously: "Actually, a spirit beast as smart as you should learn Let’s speak in human language. Come on, put your fingers on your throat and pronounce it along with me.”

"Hehehehehehehe!"

It really can only be described as sticky. Because Xuanwu's limbs have no fingers, the way he picks up things easily reminds Yu Lian of a blue cat-shaped robot without ears.

Taking a closer look, what he handed over was clearly a blue card and a false order.

"Is this for me?" Yu Lian was startled. He was about to take it, but then he held back: "Isn't it some weird fishing law enforcement?"

Xuanwu seemed to be rolling his eyes, and then he moved his hands and feet anxiously: "Huhu, quack, quack!"

Feifei patted Yu Lian angrily and asked, "You mean, someone asked you to send this false order?"

Xuanwu nodded, made a rubbing motion with his two giant round feet, then extended his long, flexible tail and pointed towards the sky.

He has no fingers, so he probably uses his tail instead of pointing to the sky.

Feifei said again: "You want us to use this? Someone is waiting for us."

Xuanwu nodded vigorously, patted the blue virtual order on his hand, stretched his tail a little further, and placed it in front of Yu Lian.

Yu Lian finally understood this time, and without too much hesitation, he held Feifei's little hand with one hand and grabbed Xuanwu's long tail with the other. The spirit beast then breathed a sigh of relief with satisfaction, then raised its two big hands and rubbed the virtual order in its hands vigorously.

Immediately afterwards, there was another burst of rays of light. The big turtle had already led the two of them to a floating island floating in the sea of ​​nothingness. The surrounding space, both up and down, left and right, was filled with gray mist, extending beyond Yu Lian's sight.

This place is naturally a place in the virtual realm.

On the tutoring table in front of him, an old man wearing a floral shirt was squatting on the ground and drawing with a piece of chalk. While he was painting, he was humming a tune to himself while enjoying himself. At first glance, it really looks like a folk artist doing graffiti on the streets of the Big Apple.