This was an opportunity.
If he was one of Si Fang's former subordinates, he would definitely know about that incident.
The patrol ship's hatch was already open, and its indicator lights were flashing. Silin piloted the spaceplane and followed Pian Huo into the patrol ship.
Just after he got off the spaceplane, Silin heard a burst of heroic laughter before he could even stand firm.
"Pian Huo, you're finally back!"
Following the voice, Silin looked over and saw a middle-aged man wearing a Fire Phoenix combat uniform walking over.
The newcomer was Ran Zai.
Compared to twenty years ago when he was in the prime of his youth, one could still vaguely see his original angular face when he was young, but his tall and sturdy body, after more than twenty years, did not have the slightest crooked. He was still straight, his eyes were bright, and when he looked at Pian Huo, he had the loving smile of an elder.
"Uncle Ran! I've missed you so much! "Pian Huo jumped over and gave Ran Zai a hug.
"Heh, you little brat." Ran Zai tugged at the fake beard on Pian Huo's face, "You look more daring than last time."
"Of course." Pian Huo was very satisfied with his disguise this time.
Ran Zai was already used to Pian Huo's disguise. After looking at Pian Huo for a moment, his gaze moved to Silin.
"Silin, is it? I received a message from the 'queen' just now. She knew you had entered Sector S the moment you entered, and was about to send someone to welcome you. She knew I was here, so she asked me to keep you here. Someone will come to pick you up soon." For the sake of Pian Huo and Angenia, Ran Zai was still very polite to Silin. At the very least, the smile on his face wasn't fake.
Ran Zai's gaze swept past Silin before landing on Czedow. He paused for a moment, and then moved away with a smile. Then, he led Pian Huo and Silin into the patrol ship.
Ran Zai wasn't very curious about Silin. After all, he didn't know much about Silin. He only knew that Silin was a member of Vanguard, and was familiar with Golden Beginning's "queen", Angenia. However, when Ran Zai looked at Czedow just now, he had a very strange feeling. He felt that this person was … very special, and he couldn't see through him.
As for the cat on Silin's shoulder, it was completely ignored.
After that, Ran arranged a room for Silin and Czedow to rest and entertain them a little. Then, she went to chat with Bian Huo.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Huimao lay down on the soft bed and curled himself into a ball to sleep. Since he had to wait for the people from Golden Beginning to pick him up, he didn't have to worry about eating and drinking. There was a saying that went, "Sleep when you're full!" This was a famous saying that Huimao had always believed in.
Cillin sat on a chair in the room and continued to write and draw with the electronic tablet in his hand. He was studying the information about the 'miracle' that Yin Wuxie had given him, but he was afraid that he wouldn't make much progress even if he continued to study it.
The doorbell rang while Silin was writing.
It was Ran Zai. After he was done chatting with Bian Huo, he came to check on Silin. After all, Silin was a guest, and an important guest of Angenia at that. It was not good to neglect him. Moreover, when Ran Zai and Bian Huo were chatting just now, Bian Huo's evaluation of Silin was very high as well. Ran Zai's attitude toward Silin had improved a lot.
"Are you used to this place? Can't sleep? "Ran Zai glanced at the fat cat who was sleeping comfortably on the bed and asked Silin. Logically speaking, after driving for a long time, the cat should've fallen asleep very quickly after relaxing. He didn't look at what Silin was writing on the tablet. Ran Zai had always respected privacy.
"No, the arrangements here are very good. There are just some things I can't figure out," Silin stopped writing and answered.
"Oh? What can't you figure out? " Ran Zai was very curious. Young people like Silin were at the age where they were full of ambition. Ran Zai felt that Silin should have some common problems that young people of his age would have, so he was prepared to talk to him.
However, Silin's next action made the smile on Ran Zai's face freeze.
Silin drew something on the tablet in his hand, then turned the tablet to face Ran Zai.
Looking at what Silin was drawing on the tablet, Ran Zai's expression became serious. The air pressure around him seemed to have dropped a lot.
The image on the tablet was of a very special animal. It looked a little dreamy, but as Ran Zai used to hold an important position under Si Lang, he was too familiar with this icon. In fact, for the past 20 years, he would often dream of it. Every time he woke up, he would be covered in cold sweat.
"What do you mean!" Ran Zai no longer had a smile on his face. His face was very pale, and his voice was a little hoarse. Due to the sudden change in his emotions, his voice was trembling when he spoke.
The Nightmare Tapir, the military's secret project. Back at Sector M, Silin had encountered the products of the Nightmare Tapir Project before. However, those products were not the most important project of the Nightmare Tapir Project. Based on the information Silin knew, the first phase of the Nightmare Tapir Project was the DKC series of multi-purpose titanium guns, and the second phase was some weapons of mass destruction. The one Silin encountered at Sector M was one of the second phase of the Nightmare Tapir Project. However, there was nothing in the information Silin knew about Wushe at all. In the information given by Yin Wuxie, this was the symbol of the image.
This image was slightly different from the one Silin knew about the Nightmare Tapir Project. It carried a kind of evil aura.
The Nightmare Tapir Project had begun a long time ago, and its starting point was the 'Nightmare Tapir'. The research that came later was actually a cover for this initial project. Once the cover was removed, the 'Nightmare Tapir' was what the people valued the most.
Back then, Si Fang was dismissed from his post and imprisoned because of the 'Nightmare Tapir' incident. Twenty years later, Wushe said that the 'Nightmare Tapir' might make a comeback.
Silin paid no attention to Ran Zai's expression and continued, "I believe that you, as General Si Fang's subordinate, should know this very well."
Ran Zai stared hard at Silin for a while. He wanted to see the emotion in Silin's eyes and what his goal was. However, Ran Zai could not see anything. Before this, he even thought that Silin was troubled by the same thing as other young people his age. He would never have guessed that it would be this nightmarish thing even if he was beaten to death.
Moreover, since Cillin was able to mention Si Fang and the fact that he used to hold an important position under Si Fang, Ran Zai knew that the young man in front of him might not know everything about him, but he had a general understanding of him.
After some thought, Ran Zai calmed himself down and said, "What's your goal?"
Silin shook his head. Ran Zai was suspecting that he had bad intentions towards the 'Nightmare Tapir', so Silin had to explain himself.
"I know Pian Huo's identity. I know some things about General Si Fang back then. I also know about the mass imprisonment incident back then and the disaster in the highest prison. I know that all of you who participated in the 'Tapir Extermination' incident back then have strong feelings of rejection and hatred towards the 'Nightmare Tapir'. However, do you think that all of you were able to exterminate it back then? "
Ran Zai's heart skipped a beat. "What … do you mean?!"
"I heard that although you guys destroyed that planet back then, some important information was still there. The people from Miracle continued the Nightmare Tapir project with that information as the foundation. Over 20 years was enough for them to do many things," Lin Huang said, "I heard that although you guys destroyed that planet back then, some important information was still there.
Ran Zai clenched his fists tightly as he listened to Silin. The veins on the back of his hands popped up. It was terrifying.
"Isn't Orloss dead?!"
Silin could sense Ran Zai's hatred towards Orloss from his tone.
"Orloss is dead, but the other interest groups are still around. The 'Nightmare Tapir' has gained a lot of supporters over the years," said Silin.
The benefits that the 'Nightmare Tapir' brought were enough to drive those people crazy. How could they let it go just because of Orloss? They had been waiting for decades for the 'Nightmare Tapir' to be born, right?
However, back then, there was Si Fang who dared to be so ruthless. What about now? Who would do it? Even if they dared, it was already too late.
"'Miracle' has already taken over the 'Nightmare Tapir' follow-up project. The League of Stars is in a mess now. There are many people who support 'Miracle', but there are also many people who oppose 'Miracle'. However, many people don't know that 'Miracle' is carrying this demonic thing. If 'Miracle' is going to be destroyed by then, they will definitely release the 'Nightmare Tapir' that they have been raising for so many years before they die," said Silin.
Ran Zai knew very well how crazy those people were. Many people had died in the 'Elimination Tapir' project back then, and he was one of the few survivors. It was because he had experienced it himself that he knew how terrifying that thing was. When the 'Elimination Tapir' project was launched back then, those things had not fully matured, so only a few people survived. However, if that thing had fully matured and was released, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Ran Zai stared straight at Silin. He wanted to see if Silin was telling the truth from Silin's eyes. "Why should I believe what you said? Why should I believe that you won't be greedy for that thing?"
"Greedy?" Silin smiled. "If I want to destroy a planet, I can do it anytime. In this world, there are many things that can do that other than the 'Nightmare Tapir'. "
Silin's voice did not fluctuate much, and it sounded very calm. However, what he said sent chills down Ran Zai's spine. With his eyes, he could tell that Silin was not lying.
Ran Zai had seen too many people who were the same age as Silin. However, the Silin in front of him made Ran Zai change his impression of him over and over again.
"Destruction is easier than persuading and saving, so people prefer destruction." That was what Si Fang had said back then. Si Fang knew very well what those people would do with the 'Nightmare Tapir'. He knew what would happen if the nightmare spread, so he resisted the pressure and carried out the 'Elimination Tapir' project.
"The 'Nightmare Tapir' has a great name, but it's a combination of a nightmare and a nightmare. I don't know how much you know about it, but from what I know, it's a combination of two devils.
They were originally a kind of microscopic parasite that could drift in space. Later, they were discovered by that group of people and put into research as a deadly virus carrier in another experiment. The experiment results were very successful. Since then, when those people carried out related research, they would use this parasite as a carrier to infect the target. That's because when this parasite exists, the deadly virus will concentrate on the parasite when there are no other hosts. The source of the virus can't be detected in the air. Even if it's in the water or the water next to the parasite, the source of the virus won't be detected. Moreover, the parasite that carries the virus isn't affected. That's why those people named this parasite the 'Nightmare Tapir'. "
The Nightmare Tapir could devour nightmares and bring the nightmares that it had devoured back to life.
"For more research, those people modified the parasite so that it could carry more viruses at the same time. They also implanted control bodies in them. You can imagine that if someone wanted to destroy a certain organization on a planet, he wouldn't have to send a large number of elite troops, armored tanks, fighter jets, and so on. All he would have to do is to control a Nightmare Tapir to enter the planet and infect humans and other living things. The virus can't be in the air or in pure water, but it can be transmitted from the Nightmare Tapir to humans. The infected humans will then infect others.
The Nightmare Tapir is like a transfer station that transfers the virus to other living things. It will accumulate and infect others continuously. The spread of the virus is beyond people's imagination. If it happened on a planet that was isolated from the world, only the living things on the planet would be affected. However, what if it happened on a new planet that had frequent communication with the outside world? Then, it would spread in a radial manner.
Back then, there was a planet that was used as a test. It turned from a planet that was full of life into a dead planet. Thousands of deadly viruses wreaked havoc on the planet, and the cause was just a Nightmare Tapir. No one had the time to create a vaccine or an effective medicine. It was gone just like that. That's why General Si gave the order to destroy the Tapir after he learned about this. "
At this point, Ran let out a mocking laugh, "Those people at Sector V are still clamoring about how the military is heartless, but they have no idea how much General Si helped them back then. Originally, when the first batch of adult Nightmare Tapirs were created, their main targets were the famous thugs in the League of Stars at Sector V. If General Si hadn't destroyed the Tapir first, Sector V would've been cleansed twenty years ago! Oskulos, the man they worship, is also one of the Nightmare Tapir's supporters! What right do they have to clamor! What right do they have to cheer after General Si is imprisoned and talk about dogs biting each other! They don't understand anything, they don't understand anything … "
Ran stuffed his hands into his hair, lowered his head and covered his eyes with his palms. It had been so many years, but the events of the past were still vivid in his mind. They had been wronged and punished, but they did not regret it. However, they felt pity for their brothers who had died. All their military achievements had been denied, and there were no longer any records about them in the files of the Star Alliance's army. They were people who had been abandoned by history.
Silin was silent. If Si Fang hadn't given the order to destroy the Tapir twenty years ago, and if the people who participated in the operation hadn't sacrificed their lives, there might not be Tang Qiuqiqiu today. There might not be the Freedom Army, and there might not be the Sector V of today. Perhaps, it would've become a colony a long time ago.
From an all-powerful general to a prisoner in the League of Stars's highest prison, what kind of mentality did the people trapped in the prison feel when they experienced the ups and downs of life?
When this life was over and they looked back, they still wouldn't regret what they did back then. It was their own choice, the life they decided to live. Si Fang was such a person back then. A general's personality could affect his subordinates.
Ran Zai told Silin a lot about the Nightmare Tapir. However, Ran Zai didn't know much about it, so the advice she could give Silin was limited. However, Ran Zai replayed the 'Tapir Eradication' incident so that Silin could better understand the people abandoned by history.
Other than the Nightmare Tapir, Ran Zai also told Silin about Si Fang and Pian Huo. She was so emotional that she couldn't even stop talking.
"Back then, when the Supreme Prison was in trouble, General Si handed Pian Huo over to someone. That person owed General Si a favor, and General Si's request was for her to take Pian Huo away. Moreover, in the future, she was to give Pian Huo the right to choose and freedom. Pian Huo's name came from that fire.
After being in the prison, we understand the strong yearning for freedom better. However, I heard that General Si was very calm in the prison. I don't know if General Si was really as indifferent as they said, but I know that no matter what the result was, whether she was sentenced to prison or framed, General Si didn't regret it.
When the prison was on fire, the prison's protective net gate was opened by the prison warden so that the important people inside could escape. However, General Si didn't leave. There were still a few people who followed her. Not only General Si and the others, but some high-ranking military officials like General Si didn't come out either. They were sentenced to life imprisonment, but they chose to stay inside.
Actually, I know that General Si didn't come out not only because of the so-called dignity of a soldier. She didn't want to implicate more people. Only when General Si is gone, those who escaped and survived won't be restricted by the military. "
Si Fang was marked with Wei Ting's label, so the people who followed Si Fang were also marked with Wei Ting's label. Those people didn't stay there because of Wei Ting, but because of Si Fang. Just like what Wushe said, if Si Fang was still alive, the military's current situation wouldn't be like this. Without Si Fang, the original subordinates all chose their own paths, choosing the direction they wanted.
For example, Ran Zai, if Si Fang was still alive, Ran Zai would definitely continue to follow Si Fang and return to the military. However, Si Fang wasn't around, and Ran Zai was recruited by people from Fire Phoenix. At first, Ran Zai just muddled along, but after meeting Pian Huo, he decided to officially stay in Fire Phoenix. Even if Pian Huo often disguised himself, there were still times when he wasn't disguised. With one look, Ran Zai could recognize him. This was because Pian Huo and Si Fang looked too similar.
Ran Zai chatted with Silin for a long time. After they finished, Ran Zai adjusted his emotions and walked out.
Walking in the passageway, Ran Zai felt a little strange. He felt that he had said too much today. Although there were some things that he was prepared to tell Silin, he still said too much.
As he walked, Ran Zai's footsteps slowed down. The expression on his face changed a few times. Finally, he laughed and scolded, "Stinking brat, you actually hypnotized me!"
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