The other side of the universe. The Jiulandis Galaxy is one of the galaxies in the universe that contains higher life.

The Jiulandis system has long been ruled by the Empire, but the people of this system are still living in abundance and well-being, and the people of the vast majority of peaceful regions do not have much resistance to being ruled, because life is not different from before.

Imperial Calendar. Year 5728. The empire has been around for 728 years. "The power won from Zade's hands from 5000 years belongs to all mankind", which was advertised by the imperial government in order to gain the peaceful support of the common people.

Although the First Empire has not yet collapsed, the current way of the world is no longer the era when the government could cover the sky with one hand. The five planets, which have both human people, human mercenaries, outcasts, cyborgs, and cyborgs, need a new system. Heroes are needed to lead them to ******.

It was a summer with no rain for a long time.

Normally this time of year should be rainy and rainy. Even the first planet's climate can feel a bit dry and hot.

In the middle of summer in July, the sky was blue without a trace of clouds.

The Imperial Academy, the Imperial Academy of Zade'es, ushered in the two-month-long summer vacation of this year on such a day when there was no cloud, no wind, a round of scorching sun overhead, and lush trees beside the road.

Zade's Imperial Academy is the number one institution in the universe, this school was founded by the cyborg Zade's Asi, and its history can be traced back to more than 2,000 years ago. Many political celebrities and scientific giants have graduated from this school, such as the current number one leader of the empire.

It has been more than 2,000 years since the technology here has developed rapidly to the point where it can go backwards.

The time division of the Jiulandis galaxy is almost the same as that of the solar system, and can almost be regarded as its parallel space.

The time here is divided into thirteen months, and the first twelve months are the four distinct seasons, alternating hot and cold. Only in the last month, the entire galaxy will be plunged into darkness without a single trace of light. The glowing star seems to be dead, as if it has disappeared. But the people who live here have long been accustomed to it. The experience of their ancestors also told them not to go out in the "Silent Moon".

Of course, it's still July, a hot July.

However, it is almost always exactly the same. The technology here is obviously different from that of Earth - the Jiulandis system is more developed, and the waves under the calm interstellar life are more ferocious.

Something, it seems, is changing.

In the evening, the setting sun shone on Qiao Erlan, making her more and more thin and slender.

Her home was not far from the Imperial Academy, stepping on the glow of the setting sun, with the sound of the wind passing through the green leaves in her ears, Qiao Erlan walked slowly with a hint of a smile on the corner of her mouth. While admiring the familiar scenery on the way home, Qiao Erlan remembered his father, who was extremely keen on mechanical research, and wondered if he had forgotten his daughter's birthday because of the mechanical research project.

The footsteps can't help but be light and happy.

Today the neighbors are somewhat quiet. Qiao Erlan was a little puzzled. She remembers that every time she came home, one or two neighbors, or uncles or aunts, greeted her with a smile: "Hey, that's our mechanic's baby daughter back." And at this time, although he pretended not to care or smiled shyly, he always felt a sense of pride in his heart: how powerful his father was! And such respect. But today's silence made me feel slightly uncomfortable.

What's wrong? What happened?

Joellan picked up her pace again, and ran home in three steps and two steps.

Qiao's house is a two-storey house with simple décor but a warm one. The whole house is dominated by warm colors, mostly wooden furniture.

As soon as he approached Qiao's house, the door opened automatically. The lights are also on.

As usual.

It's not like usual.

didn't have time to change her shoes, so Qiao Erlan hurriedly took a turn on the first and second floors.

I still don't see my father, who is very enthusiastic every time I come home.

There was no middle-aged man in a white robe.

and neither do they look at themselves with loving eyes.

The kitchen is also uninhabited, as if no one has lived here in the first place.

There was no one on the first floor, and there was no one on the second floor.

Qiao Erlan, who was standing in Qiao's father's room on the second floor, had a sinking eye.

She ran down the stairs, quietly observing her surroundings.

Walk lightly and walk towards the basement.

The basement is Qiao's father's real room, because he stays in the basement all the year round, Qiao Erlan is no stranger to the structure below.

Gently pressing the fingerprint, the slightly cold fingerprint lock button made Qiao Erlan's mood seem to be even heavier. A chill ran in my heart.

One step, two steps.

A chill rose from the steps below.

Joellan wore the silver-gray long-sleeved courtyard uniform of the unified Imperial College, which was absolutely warm. But at this moment, her arm was obviously not exposed to the air, but Qiao Erlan felt as if she had goosebumps.

Such a quiet basement, panic. The temperature in the basement is a few degrees above ground than above ground. It made Joellan feel even colder.

Her hand couldn't help but clench tightly, pressed the cufflinks on the cuffs, and an ice-blue laser gun appeared in her hand, Joellan gripped the handle of the gun, and was about to go to the end. She secretly cheered herself up in the bottom of her heart.

Father

She leaned her back against the smooth, cold wall, and for a moment, the coldness of ice and snow pierced her heart. Paying more attention, she was ready to turn her head.

It seems that some mechanical awakening has been made.

There was a "tick-tick" sound in the air. From faint to clear, from disordered to steady

Joellan seized the moment—

But suddenly, a tall, tall and majestic man suddenly flashed. He pressed his hands on Joellan.

Isn't this the robot I stumbled upon? That grandpa and dad share secret? How could he?

"Miss, come with me!" A low, slightly hoarse voice crept into Joellan's ears, the first time she had heard his. But his unquestionable tone made Joellan instinctively struggle.

Whether the two are friends or foes is not yet known.

But I don't want to break free easily. Although Qiao Erlan was a little surprised, the movements of her hands were not slow, and she activated the laser gun.

The man who reacted quickly blocked Qiao Erlan's attack with his hand. But what made Joellan strange was that he could also bleed. It was bright red blood.

"It's too late." The man didn't care about the elbow that was injured by Qiao Erlan, turned his head and didn't know where to look, and quickly pulled Qiao Erlan up and ran sideways.

And in an instant, the turn where Joellan was standing just now was hit.

Behind you is the familiar noise made by laser weapons, and the target is yourself! Joellan's heart sank as she saw the movements of the unknown enemy, and quickly cooperated with the sudden robot.

The robot ran out as fast as he could, and Joellan couldn't even see the road on either side.

The most sensible thing to do now is to protect yourself. Qiao Erlan slowly adjusted her breathing, lest she die because her heart could not bear such a speed.

Walk through many streets, but without exception, these streets are quietly eerie. There was not a hint of anger.

After escaping for a long time, the tall man stopped and lowered Joellan to the ground.

There were no pursuers left.

Joellan was a little strange, and when she stood on the ground, she realized that the man had led her to the Gray Knight Times Square.

It is sincerely called the Kingdom of Machines by the robots of the whole universe. It was here that Zade's Ace announced the "Rules of Knightly Honor". Every time Qiao Erlan came here, he could feel a trance and his blood boiled. It was a time when there were heroes everywhere and strong people everywhere! It's really desirable.

It turned out to be the Gray Knight Times Square, who was forever forbidden to use weapons and harmed any form of life in any way. So, you're already safe?

Joellan took a few steps back, slowly making a gesture that would allow her to better protect herself and flee quickly.

"Who are you?" Her gaze was condensed, wary.

"I swear by honor that I have come for Miss Erlan." The cyborg knelt down on one knee slowly and solemnly, with his head bowed, and looked at the petite girl in front of him.

"Does a robot say something like that?" Qiao Erlan still didn't dare to let his guard down.

"Yes, miss. Please let me be your partner. Sincere words came out of his mouth.

"Where's my dad?" Joellan was silent for a moment, not answering his words and asking rhetorically.

"Miss's father is dead." As soon as the cyborg's cold, emotionless words fell, her body seemed to shake. Such cold words really stung Qiao Erlan's calm heart, but he was already panicked. Her body trembled slightly, and her long, curly eyelashes seemed to stiffen from her widening eyes.

"Name." It was much later that she calmed down the great pain in her heart: no wonder her chip was no longer felt when she was at home......

She exhaled slowly, then took a few deep breaths.

"Lu Jiannian." His voice exuded a sense of calmness and power.

"My dad took it?" Close your eyes and let the wetness creep in.

"Yes." Lu Jianian had no superfluous words.

"I'm a gift." But after thinking about it, Lu Jianian pursed his lips and added.

Although she already knew, she still felt heartache. So loving his father will never forget his birthday. But this may be the last gift my father gave him

A robot who is likely to be dangerous, huh.

After Qiao Erlan regained his mood slightly, Lu Jianian stood up, his eyes calm and sharp. He lowered his head and looked straight at the petite Qiao Erlan: "Miss, where are we going next?" ”

"We?" Joellan asked in a suppressed voice. In this way, you can make yourself look less wolf bèi as well、Frustrated。 The last of her relatives in this world is gone, and she must resist the urge to go back and take revenge. The only person who can let himself go home unconsciously, and can break into his home without a sound, is the one from the Imperial Research Institute.

It's despicable. Qiao Erlan gritted her teeth, but her red eyes seemed to be oozing ice at this time.

"Yes, we do." His affirming voice was as heavy as an oath.

Joellan looked up at him for a moment. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, remembering what his grandfather had given him before he died

"Go to school first." Without waiting for him to answer, he turned and left.

Lu Jianian didn't ask the reason, and followed closely.

Joellan is back here. A place to read on your own. Covering an area of 10,000 acres, Zadeace Imperial Academy is also the largest school on the First Planet.

At the gates of the Zade's Imperial Academy, the sound of dripping from the mechanical gates that shimmered silver in the final setting sun was hard to notice without listening carefully. This program was developed to protect the students of Imperial College, and security has been reached to the highest level.

It has protected more than 2,000 students of the Imperial Academy. At the beginning of the establishment of the Imperial Academy, it was possible to identify whether the students belonged to the Imperial Academy based on the unique chip on the subjects of the Empire.

While the two mechanical doors that opened upwards slowly rotated into a downward arch, Qiao Erlan wanted to take Lu Jianian into the school. This is when the program's defenses are at their weakest.

"Can you?" Lu Jianian knew what she was asking.

"Nature." Again, in an affirmative tone. There was no hesitation.

"Okay."

The two of them came in smoothly.

Lu Jianian really didn't disappoint her.

The familiar scenery in the Imperial Academy seemed to have changed in a short period of time.

In a leafless wooded area, tall trees surround several student apartments with innovative decorations and gorgeous colors.

Joellan was familiar with the dormitory she lived in. She soon found herself downstairs in the dormitory.

After instructing Lu Jianian to wait for him under the tree, he quickly climbed the stairs and walked to his dormitory.

I hope that thing is still there......

Otherwise......

Inside a two-person dormitory.

"Peng!! - "The dormitory door was slammed open from the outside.

Xu Daishan is Qiao Erlan's roommate, and her favorite thing is to sleep in, so she has been blacklisted by many professors.

Hearing such a loud sound of the door opening, although she was still sleepy-eyed, she was suddenly startled and bounced up from the bed. After a while, it seemed to be relieved, shocked and annoyed.

Xu Daishan's apricot eyes widened, and she looked straight at Qiao Erlan, who opened the drawer below to find something, and her white little round face was disturbed and irritated.

He looked at his roommate for a while, a little puzzled, and then he didn't know what he thought, turned over, got up, and walked happily up the stairs to the ground.

The student dormitory of Imperial College is designed with upper and lower tables, and the two beds are connected by a common staircase, and the entire staircase is in the shape of a "Y", which is a new material used in the latest R&D investment of the whole universe.

"What are you doing?" Leaning on the handrail of the stairs, he asked Qiao Erlan, who was half-squatting on the ground, with a slight smile, "Aren't you going home?" Today. ”

Joellan ignored her. Immerse yourself in finding something.

When you open the third drawer, you find what you're looking for. In his hand, Qiao Erlan breathed a sigh of relief.

"What's in this silvery box? Inside. Xu Daishan opened a pair of apricot eyes and asked curiously.

"Don't ask." Joellan thought to herself that it would be difficult for her to come back here. Goodbye, Imperial College.

"I'm going back." Qiao Erlan stood up, stared at Xu Daishan, who was unaware, and turned around to leave.

"Huh? Aren't you going to see Anzi's performance at Grey Ride? Xu Daishan looked at her a little anxiously and lowered her head sullenly. Grey Ride, i.e. Grey Knight Times Square. Humans are accustomed to this name, not the "kingdom of machines" as the cyborgs say.

Qiao Erlan tugged at the corners of her mouth slightly, "Don't go." ”

turned around and left without hesitation. Only the tangled Xu Daishan was left.

……