Back then, the construction of Aurora City was opposed by countless environmental protection organizations. They believed that humans should protect the original ecology of this place. However, no one or organization could stop the progress of humans. The value of Aurora City lay in the perfect environment around it. Therefore, the investors had put in a lot of effort to protect the environment. The investment was calculated in the trillions. But now, it seemed that it was all worth it.
Whenever there were any large-scale activities, be it economic or scientific research, almost everyone would choose Aurora City.
Earth was the origin of humans. It had an inexplicable appeal to humans from all corners of the universe. Aurora City was probably the place that every human on Earth yearned for.
What kind of people would be able to initiate such an investment?
FFC owned 30% of the shares, House of Li owned 10%, and House of Zhang owned 15%. These three families divided 55% of the shares. It could be said that they had absolute control over Aurora City. The remaining 45% was shared by various investment companies and financial groups. This kind of investment could only be made by a mega corporation. Of course, it seemed that everyone had made a lot of money from this investment.
Aurora City had never lacked news and major events, but this time, it was unprecedented. Scientists from all over the world flocked here for the vacuum zero energy battery technology. This was a technology that these scientists wanted to know even if they had to risk their lives to find out about.
There were also tens of thousands of media outlets from all over the planet. They were all fighting for the right to interview Ma Xiaoru.
At this time, Ma Xiaoru and Li Ruo-Er were standing on the 100th floor of the "Freezing Point", overlooking the beautiful Aurora City. Although House of Ma was the biggest shareholder of Aurora City, it was Ma Xiaoru's first time here. If it was someone else, they would have come here as soon as they could walk. However, the House of Ma had too many businesses. Ma Xiaoru was not the type that liked to live a luxurious life. On the contrary, she had to go to House of Li to receive training in the Tactics of the Enchantress.
Most of the surviving aristocratic families did not focus on the operation and development of their families. Instead, they focused on the cultivation of their heirs. Everyone knew that in order for a family to survive, a talented heir was the key. Otherwise, everything else would be in vain.
"It's so beautiful. We should go out for a walk. It's so boring here."
"Forget it. With our identities, we will definitely attract too much attention if we go out. What's more, there are so many people rushing for the Vacuum Zero Energy Technology. It's better for us to behave ourselves." Ma Xiaoru did not want to go out. She did not even know why she had come. There seemed to be a desire in the depths of her heart, as if she had promised someone before.
"Your Tactics of the Enchantress is such a waste. You're so obedient, no wonder my brother always criticizes me."
"What? I think you're the best. You can do whatever you want. It's a pity that Sister Samantha isn't here. Otherwise, it would be even more fun."
Li Ruo-Er's eyes flashed with a strange light. "I'm afraid she's not in the mood."
"Yeah, it's not easy to revitalize Ayrlarng."
Xiaoru did not understand the deeper meaning of Li Ruoer's words.
"Wait a moment." Li Ruo-Er came back with a bunch of things. "Change into them."
"What are you doing?"
"Of course I'm going out to play."
"But there are bodyguards outside."
"That's why we need to disguise ourselves. Besides, no one would be able to hurt us with our strength. We'll be lucky if we don't go looking for trouble. Hurry up, I don't want to stay up there like this!" Li Ruo-Er said as she started to change her clothes.
Ma Xiaoru shook her head helplessly. No wonder Li Ruo-Er was called the Little She-Devil at home.
Nevertheless, Ma Xiaoru was worried about Li Ruo-Er going out alone, so she decided to tag along.
All the hotels in Aurora City were packed with people. Apart from the science department, there were also Happy Girl's concerts. The two different groups of people made Aurora City bustling with activity.
Wang Tong and the rest of the team had arrived as well. They could tell that Samantha was very nice to them. The prices of the hotels were skyrocketing, and it was impossible to book a room without a special connection. DREAM also had shares in Aurora City, but they only owned 1.3% of the shares because of their relationship with House of Ma.
Everyone was excited. Bernabeu had also invited Apache and the others to the event, and Samantha was the one who paid for the event. Although Bernabeu was an A-ranked academy, Martyrus didn't have the money to pay for the event. Of course, considering the current relationship between Bernabeu and Ayrlarng, Martyrus was willing to help Samantha in many ways, and Samantha was very grateful to him for that.
Everyone was reunited once again. Of course, there were endless things to talk about. In addition, they were in the beautiful Aurora City, which made them even more excited. The girls had already gone out to shop together. This was a rare opportunity, so they wanted to buy some souvenirs and take more photos as a souvenir.
Meanwhile, the guys gathered together and chatted. Wang Tong, Apache, and the rest of the guys weren't interested in this kind of thing. To them, dissecting a Zerg was more valuable than admiring a beautiful city.
Of course, some of the guys like Shi Liang, Hu Yangxuan, and the rest of the guys were more interested in shopping. Even though Hu Yangxuan was a good student, he was still not rich enough to spend money. It wasn't his first time visiting Aurora City, but he didn't have enough fun last time, and that was before entering the Templar Court.
Meanwhile, Wang Tong, Apache, Cao Yi, and Best were chatting about their recent experiences. Apparently, they were the kind of guys who enjoyed studying, and their goals were clear.
"I heard from my friends in the Anti-Smuggling Unit that the Confederation is planning a new plan." Apache said, "The problem on Norton Centauri hasn't been solved yet."
"Not solved yet? What does that mean? Didn't they say that the Confederation Fleet had already been wiped out? "
"Space is indeed safe, and we've also achieved a stage victory, but the progress on the ground is not smooth. We're constantly bombarding, but the Zergs are hiding underground and in the jungle. It's not a frontal attack, and with the Zergs' resistance, it's very difficult to cause fatal damage. The Federation Army has carried out thirteen large-scale sweeps, but the results are average, and the casualties are relatively high. Now the three major federations are arguing again," Apache said.
"However, after some calculations, they realized that the benefits from the mineral resources on Norton were still not worth the military pension. Also, the Ivantians had already retreated. Now, it was just a negotiation between the Earth Confederation and the Martians. The rest of the matter would be settled by one of the parties, and the price of the settlement was three years of priority mining rights," Cao Yi said.
"That's right. Once the Zergs have taken root, they won't be able to be wiped out in a short period of time. I heard that the Earth Confederation Fleet has successfully negotiated with the Martians, and the Martians will be evacuated soon. What's left is our military. However, I'm not sure which senator suggested this, but he thinks that the students from the military academies are useless. Therefore, he proposed a plan. All the military academies on Earth will be allowed to send some of their students into Norton to fight alongside the soldiers. Their results will be recorded, and they will be rewarded with double credits. Those with outstanding results will be directly promoted, but their military rank will still be retained." Apache seemed to be very excited about the proposal.
"That's a good idea, but will the new recruits be a burden to the soldiers? Also, what if there are casualties? "Best felt that this proposal would be very difficult to pass.
"If they don't train, how can they become veterans? Injuries and deaths are unavoidable, so they must have a recommendation from the military academy and get approval before they can show their support. There are rumors that third year and above, or they must be recommended by a teacher or specially approved by the principal. I feel that the Federation's biggest goal is to use this method to adjust the pension. With more military academy students, it will be much more convenient for them to do some accounting."
"Then how can it be passed?"
"I heard that this proposal was supported by the Li family. There is only one reason, and that is, there is always a price to pay for growth. If you are afraid of danger, then you shouldn't have chosen to be a soldier."
"That's a good reason."
"Haha, there are two sides to everything. It all depends on which side is beneficial to you. Politicians are just trying to fool each other. The problem is, I am very interested in this. If possible, I will go to Norton!" Apache said. His growth in school was too slow for him.
If one wanted to improve in METAL Combat, they needed actual combat. It had to be said that the training methods that the school did not have money for were not enough for people at Apache's level. Only some people could settle down, but Apache's method of improving through actual combat was obviously not enough for him. After all, only a few people could receive guidance and help from their elders.
"What about you, Cao Yi?" Wang Tong asked.
Cao Yi scratched his head and said, "I would like to try if I have the chance. After all, this is a rare opportunity to gather firsthand information."
Wang Tong didn't miss Norton at all. Every time he thought about that damned meatball, he would get a headache. Everyone looked at Wang Tong, waiting for his opinion.
"Let me think about it."
"Alright, even if I go, I don't think we will be assigned to the same place. Plus, it's still a possibility. Politicians change their minds at will, and who knows if they will actually implement it. Maybe we will all have to sign a life and death contract. But if it is implemented, it might be a good choice for us since we don't have any background," Apache said.
"That's for sure. If we can get some results from this experience, it would be good for us to work in the fleet in the future. Actually, the fleet needs people with experience on the ground, at least they would not be able to judge for sure." Best was also tempted by the idea. However, his METAL Combat skills were average, and he would need to be alive to enjoy any results.
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