On the Aquamarine Federation's mother planet, the Federation's First Elementary School.
In the classroom, many seven- to eight-year-old students followed the teacher on the podium and read aloud from their textbooks.
"… Galaxy Calendar 694, the Blue Star had a 'Great Political Unification' movement. Under the influence of Black Star, the structure of society changed drastically, and the former Six Nations were replaced by the current Aquamarine Federation. This was the turning point of the Blue Star civilization, and the same year was also the first year of the Aquamarine Federation …
"Black Star, real name Han Xiao, is from the Blue Star. He used to be a member of the Germinal Organization, but he gave up the darkness and joined the light. Now, he is the protector of the Blue Star civilization and has the highest veto power in the Federation Council. He is our biggest backer on the other side of the universe. He guided the Blue Star civilization for the past twenty years and brought us the ticket to the galactic society. To this day, the Black Star Corps still maintains a close relationship with the Federation … "
A male student with freckles on his face raised his hand and asked curiously, "Is Black Star still alive?"
The classroom burst into laughter.
"Of course, Nero. Black Star is the strongest in the universe and has a long lifespan. When we die of old age, he will still be alive." The teacher nodded with a smile.
"I … I thought that only the dead are considered great …" The student named Nero blushed.
The teacher shook his head. "Black Star and Federation Chairman Bennett are best friends. The landmark statue in the central garden was built by Bennett for Black Star. If you are curious, you can log on to the galactic network and search for information on Black Star. There is public information on him, and he is the strongest person from the Blue Star. He is the glory of our entire planet."
The afternoon class ended quickly, and the students returned home. Nero followed the crowd and arrived at the school gate.
The school was located in the middle of a skyscraper. Standing on the wide platform at the school gate and looking around, one could see the entire city in a panoramic view. The skyscrapers were uneven, like a steel forest full of sci-fi vibes. Anti-gravity suspension vehicles flowed along the track planned by buoys.
In the past ten years, Blue Star had continuously come into contact with galactic technology, and some of the commonly seen equipment in the galaxy had entered the lives of the people. Now, Blue Star had built many high-tech cities, and the style of the cities had gradually changed under the influence of the galactic financial groups.
It was thriving and full of vitality.
All sorts of private anti-gravity hover cars were waiting for their children outside the school. Nero sat in an unlicensed hover car and shuttled through the city before entering the Aquamarine Federation's administrative building.
Nero followed a secretary-looking man into an office. Bennett was currently engrossed in reading documents. Compared to ten years ago, he had more wrinkles on his face, and he gradually looked older. When he heard Nero's voice, he raised his head and smiled when he saw Nero.
"School is over? Take a seat first. I'll take you for lunch after I'm done with the matters at hand. "
"Okay, dad." Nero placed down his small bag and sat on the sofa obediently. He swung his legs and looked around.
Ten years ago, Bennett became the chairman of the Aquamarine Federation under Han Xiao's instructions and completed the unification of the planet's political power. After the initial turbulence, Blue Star entered the right track and stabilized its development. The people recuperated and recovered from the trauma of the past.
The mother planet welcomed peace, and Bennett's wish was fulfilled. As the chairman of the federation, he needed to establish a family, so he got married and had children. He was a pugilist, after all, and his body was strong. It wasn't a problem for him to have children, and Nero was his child.
"Dad, teacher told us about Black Star's story today," Nero said.
"Oh? What did he teach you? "Bennett was interested.
Nero repeated the story and asked curiously, "Is Black Star your friend, dad?"
"Yeah, I've known him for almost twenty years." Bennett reminisced.
"Is he really that powerful? Is he more powerful than you, dad? "
Nero opened his eyes wide. In his heart, his father, as the chairman of the federation, was the most powerful person in the world.
"He's much more powerful than me." Bennett laughed.
Beep, beep —
At this moment, the communicator rang.
When Bennett saw the incoming call, he was startled and waved his hand at Nero.
"Come here. Aren't you curious about Black Star? Come and take a look at him."
After placing Nero on his lap, Bennett accepted the call and Han Xiao's face appeared on the screen.
"Long time no see, it's been almost ten years." Bennett smiled.
"Yeah." Han Xiao nodded. When he saw Nero, his eyes lit up. "This child is …"
"Yeah, this is my child, Nero."
Bennett smiled as he rubbed Nero's head and urged, "Quick, call me uncle."
"Hello, uncle." Nero obediently greeted.
Han Xiao was astonished. "When did you get married? Why didn't you inform me?"
"You're so busy, and I didn't want to disturb you."
"What are you saying? We're old friends, and you didn't even inform me of the good news. You've disappointed me." Han Xiao was dissatisfied.
Bennett laughed and didn't mind.
Although he didn't say it, he knew that he and Han Xiao weren't on the same level.
Blue Star's daily affairs were undoubtedly small matters to Han Xiao, and Bennett didn't want to disturb him because of these trivial matters. Thus, the two of them contacted less and less.
"Are you the person written in the textbooks …" Nero curiously looked at Han Xiao.
"Textbooks?" Han Xiao was stunned.
Bennett smiled and explained, and only then did Han Xiao laugh.
He didn't expect that he would be written in a history textbook.
This feeling of being remembered … was pretty good.
After chatting for a while, Bennett suddenly said, "I want Nero to be your adopted son. What do you think?"
Han Xiao was a little surprised and nodded his head. He had a good relationship with Bennett, and he was willing to be the child's godfather.
Bennett patted Nero and said, "Quick, call me foster father."
"Foster … father." Nero's tone was a little stiff. Han Xiao was a stranger to him, so he couldn't really call him foster father.
Bennett smiled, put Nero down, and let him go to the side to play. Only then did they talk about serious matters.
"Why are you looking for me?"
"Nothing much. I just want to ask about Blue Star's situation." Han Xiao replied.
Blue Star was one of the spawn points for players, and it was also a source of troops for the Black Star Corps. It was equivalent to a logistics base, so it was extremely important.
Before opening up a new vegetable farm, he wanted to confirm the situation of the old one.
Bennett nodded and explained the current situation of Blue Star in detail.
Thanks to the Black Star Corps, Blue Star was transforming from a surface civilization to a galactic civilization. In recent years, they had been trying to colonize nearby uninhabited planets.
A large portion of the newbies in Version 3.0 were born in Blue Star and were recruited by the Black Star Corps.
Overall, the situation was great.
Han Xiao was very satisfied and asked, "You've done well. You don't have to worry about Blue Star anymore. Do you want to come to the universe to take a look?"
If he remembered correctly, Bennett also had a yearning for the universe, so Han Xiao invited him.
However, to his surprise, Bennett shook his head and rejected.
"I've already decided to stay in the Aquamarine Federation. I don't want to go to the universe."
"Why? I remember that you used to … "
"I have a new wish. The Aquamarine Federation is still very young. I hope to protect it and give it the rest of my life." Bennett smiled, and his wrinkles deepened. "I'm already old. I have a family and children. I don't want to fight and kill anymore. I'm very satisfied with my current life. Although the universe is vast, it's enough to have you. Please help me see the world. "
Han Xiao heard this and dispelled the thought of persuading him.
Everyone had their own aspirations. Bennett had spent the first half of his life in the flames of war and turmoil. Now that he had found a place to belong, there was no need for him to change someone else's wish.
"I understand."
"Actually, I still have something to ask of you," Bennett said.
"What is it?"
"The only thing I'm worried about is Nero. He still has a bright future ahead of him, and he shouldn't stay here with me. After I pass away, I hope that you can keep him by your side, take care of him, and nurture him." Bennett's eyes were filled with love.
"Do you want to die?! Why are you suddenly supporting me?! "Han Xiao's scalp went numb.
"After all, I'm different from you. My lifespan is limited, and I don't know when I'll die. So, it's better to tell you earlier." Bennett smiled. "Can you promise me?"
"No problem. I still have the money to support one person." Han Xiao raised his eyebrows and joked, "After you pass away, do you want me to take care of your widow?"
"… I won't trouble you." Bennett's mouth twitched.
…
After chatting for more than half an hour, Han Xiao hung up. His smile disappeared, and he sighed.
Not everyone had a long lifespan like him.
Birth, old age, illness, and death were the fates of normal people.
Bennett was getting older and older, and one day, he would die of old age.
It was still sad.
However, even if he passed away one day, the career he loved would remain.
"The Aquamarine Federation …"
Han Xiao nodded.
With his protection, the Blue Star Civilization would go even further than in his previous life …
…
With the fame that the previous two versions had built, Version 3.0 became the peak period for new players. According to the statistics, there were more than ten million new players, and the number was still increasing.
Due to the influence of China's victory in the previous Pro League, the Shattered Star Ring attracted the most players. Three months after the start of Version 3.0, there were already close to two million new players.
Half a month later …
Gelock Star Cluster, Planet Deirdre …
The public spaceport hall had become a player plaza. There were people who had set up stalls, people who wanted to team up, people who wanted to be carried, and people who wanted to level up.
Countless players gathered there, and it was noisy and crowded. The walls were transparent windows, and one could look down at the surface of Planet Deirdre from there or admire the beautiful universe.
As a galactic transit station, there were plenty of job opportunities on Planet Deirdre. After three months of training and the mission rewards of Version 3.0, these one million new players had leveled up very quickly. Now, they were above level thirty on average, and the first echelon had already reached level forty.
Unlike the Blue Star players in Version 1.0, the players on Planet Deirdre were galactic residents the moment they were born. They had a lot of information channels and could look up information about the galaxy as they wished.
After three months of exploration, the players on Planet Deirdre found many ways to develop.
At this very moment, in the bustling public airport hall, a small group of players was discussing their future plans.
"We should join the Odegen Financial Group and help them fight against the galactic pirates nearby. This is the main storyline mission of the planet, so it's definitely the best choice."
"What's the point of joining a financial group? It's better to be a freelance mercenary. I've seen the guides of the old players on the forums, and they all say that being a mercenary is the best. "
"I've looked up the information. The biggest mercenary organization in the Shattered Star Ring is the Mercenary League. I heard that someone triggered a new main storyline there. If we want to be a mercenary, we should be a mercenary in that organization."
"Why don't we go to Colton and suck up to those old players and join the Black Star Corps to participate in the secret war main storyline?"
"The Black Star Corps is not bad, but the cross-Star Cluster flights are a little expensive."
"I think it's better not to go. We have a new main storyline mission here. Why should we give up what's close at hand?"
"Why don't we do something more challenging? As the saying goes, killing and robbing are the best. Let's go be galactic pirates … "
"Hehe, do you think we can afford spaceships?"
"Are you stupid? Since we're going to be galactic pirates, we can rob them even if we can't afford them."
This small team of players discussed for a long time before suddenly realizing that the noisy environment around them had quietened down.
The few of them turned around in shock.
In the entire spaceport, be it players or NPCs, over a million people raised their heads and looked at the roof of the spaceport hall. Their mouths were wide open, and their faces were filled with shock.
What's going on?
The few of them also raised their heads, and when they saw the scenery outside the window, their eyes widened.
An enormous armed satellite fortress had appeared out of nowhere and occupied the entire view of the roof. The spaceport was not even one-twentieth the size of this armed satellite fortress!
Over a thousand battleships guarded the armed satellite fortress and slowly approached before stopping outside the orbit of Planet Deirdre.
The outer armor of these battleships had the same symbol drawn on it. As long as the players frequently read posts on the forums, they would not be unfamiliar with this symbol.
This was the symbol of the Black Star Corps!
The Black Star Corps had directly moved an entire satellite division over!
The millions of new players in the spaceport hall could not believe their eyes and were confused.
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