Following behind Zhan Wenhua, a federal C-level clerk, walking on the rare green road in Shanteng City, until he crossed half of the campus and came to the office on the first floor of the academic affairs building, Gong Yaming still had a blank expression that was forced to be calm.

After coming to the office, Zhan Wenhua politely said to the academic staff who guided the two of them all the way: "Teacher Xu, thank you for your cooperation, I need to talk to Mr. Gong Yaming alone for a while, please avoid it." ”

Hearing Zhan Wenhua say this, Xu Zhenning, who was well aware of the management authority of the Alliance's 'Special Affairs Administration', hurriedly replied: "Yes, yes, then I'll go first." He hurriedly left the office.

Seeing Xu Zhenning leaving, Zhan Wenhua shifted his gaze to Gong Yaming again, and said, "Mr. Gong Yaming, I don't know if you know that your father, Mr. Gong Boxin, has an elder brother named Gong Boming?" ”

Although Gong Yaming was not familiar with his uncle Gong Boming, whose name was only one word different from his own, he still had a little impression in his heart, so he nodded and replied: "Of course, Zhan Wenhua, Miss Zhan Wenhua, I have an uncle named Gong Boming."

I remember him as an explorer, and he was the pride of our family. ”

"Mr. Gong Yaming, your uncle is indeed an excellent 'explorer'," Zhan Wenhua said in a straightforward manner without the slightest comfort in his tone, "Unfortunately, I must tell you the unfortunate news that Mr. Gong Boming has passed away during an interstellar expedition two months ago. ”

Hearing Zhan Wenhua tell this unfortunate news, Gong Yaming couldn't feel much sadness in his heart for a while.

After all, although they are also very close blood relatives, the death of their uncle who has not met more than 3 times in the past 22 years really can't leave too much touch in the hearts of young people who have just come of age and have not really understood the preciousness of family affection.

There was some slightly false sadness on his face, and Gong Yaming stammered in surprise: "The truth is above, Miss Zhan Wenhua, my uncle is so, so unfortunate, has he already died in the accident of the expedition!"

My father and mother must have been very sad to hear this, but of course I am already very sad now. ”

Without delving into whether Gong Yaming's grief came from the heart, Zhan Wenhua said: "I am very sorry for bringing you such bad news, and please take me to express my deep comfort to your parents." ”

Speaking of this, Zhan Wenhua said: "Of course, I came to see you, not just to bring you the news of Mr. Gong Boming's death, but to explain more important matters to you.

Two months before the death of your uncle, Mr. Gong Boming, he had just achieved the rank of 'Great Explorer'.

The main purpose of my visit is to show you the rights which you will inherit under the laws of the Union after his death. ”

Speaking of this, Zhan Wenhua took out a stack of paper documents from his briefcase, and read them with a serious expression: "Mr. Gong Yaming, in accordance with the relevant content of Article 174, Paragraph 9 of the "United States of the Galactic Federation" Interstellar Exploration Code.

Because of the death of your uncle Gong Boming the Great Explorer, you, as his heir blood relative, will have the right to choose to be 'opened' or 'modulated', to become a 'transcendent', and to be directly qualified to accept the 'Explorer' practical assessment..."

As the name suggests, "transcendents" are human beings who exceed the limits of normal human potential, and they can be roughly divided into four types: 'elementals', 'force masters', 'mutants', and 'stand-ins' according to the way they cause their abilities and the form in which they manifest their abilities.

Among them, the 'Elementals' are powerful people who have talents, and through special training, sense the power of the elements that permeate the space, and then control the elements, and show all kinds of magical abilities.

The 'Force Master' is a strong person who uses incomparably strong willpower to force ** to undergo rigorous training that is unimaginable to ordinary people, and finally realizes the power of the eternal existence of the root in the human body, and breaks through the limits of ordinary people.

'Mutants' are bizarre products created by using genetic modification methods to continuously integrate the excellent genes of other species and create them through scientific and technological means.

A 'stand-in' is a human who has a 'consciousness qualification' and then opens up the 'stand-in' ability by assimilating the 'soul inducer' to possess magical abilities.

The 'transcendent' is the only important existence in human civilization based on science and technology and culture that partially transcends materialism, and of course it is included in the category of 'generalized materialism', which is considered to be a rare example of the reaction of consciousness to matter.

Although low-level 'transcendents' who do not exceed the C-level are not scarce in the Federation, as long as they become 'transcendents', a well-off life in the future can always be guaranteed, which is not easy in human civilization where resources are scarce and the population is gradually expanding.

In the "United States of the Galactic Federation", the most powerful country in human civilization, there are only two ways to obtain the qualification of "Explorer" practical assessment:

The first is to study in a B-class civilization institution for at least 8 years, obtain a second-class degree, and become a 'transcendent', and then take more than 2 years of special training, and finally pass the liberal arts examination.

The second is to participate in the team convened by senior 'explorers', after at least 10 years of exploration experience, and after the accumulation of a large number of tasks, finally obtain 15 handwritten recommendation letters from well-known 'explorers'.

Once you pass the practical assessment and become an 'explorer', then you can also ensure a very comfortable life in the future with the reward of completing basic tasks, not to mention the superior social status...

Therefore, when he heard Zhan Wenhua suddenly say that he had the opportunity to accept the 'modulation', become a 'transcendent', and possibly become an 'explorer', Gong Yaming's heart couldn't help but feel a burst of disbelief and surprise, and what Zhan Wenhua said next, he had turned a deaf ear.

After a long while, Gong Yaming suppressed his chaotic mood, and he muttered: "Miss Zhan Wenhua, I know that after the 'elite non-commissioned officer' and 'front-line commander' die in battle, if their children are willing to take up military positions, they can have the opportunity to become 'transcendent' for free.

But I have never heard of such an example from the relatives of the 'explorers'. ”

"That's because compared to the 'Elite Non-commissioned Officer', the 'Great Explorer' is too rare," as if he didn't see the suspicion in Gong Yaming's eyes, Zhan Wenhua replied calmly, "And you can't be regarded as a 'transcendent' for free."

To accept 'Concoction' or 'Power On', you must take the 'Explorer' practical assessment, otherwise you will be held criminally liable for violating the political axe contract.

If you pass the exam and become an 'Explorer', then every year you will have to complete a corresponding level of mission for the Federation for free, as compensation for your strength.

This compensation will continue until you reach Explorer Level C, or reimburse the Federal Treasury Office for twenty times the cost of your 'Modulation' or 'Power On'. ”

Hearing Zhan Wenhua's explanation, Gong Yaming asked eagerly: "So, Miss Zhan Wenhua, my parents gave birth to four of our brothers and sisters, why did I inherit this opportunity?" ”

Zhan Wenhua replied without showing the slightest impatience: "Your elder brother Gong Yapeng is already 35 years old, which is beyond the optimal age for the 'transcendent' to gain strength, while your younger brother and sister are still minors and cannot freely exercise the 'people's rights'.

Therefore, according to the Code of Succession of Private Property of the United States of the Galactic Federation, you naturally have the first order of succession for the rights left by the Great Explorer of the Bow Boming. ”

Just between a few questions and answers with Zhan Wenhua, Gong Yaming's 'buzzing' mind finally regained his senses, and he realized that since he had seen the information authorized by Zhan Wenhua from the 'electronic instrument', Zhan Wenhua's identity could not be false, and Zhan Wenhua's explanations seemed reasonable.

So Gong Yaming replied in a loud voice with an excited expression: "Since this is the case, then of course I am willing to accept the power of the federal political axe to be 'opened' and become a powerful 'transcendent'.

And we will strive to make ourselves pass the practical assessment of 'explorers' and contribute to the development of human civilization." ”

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