In 2918 AD, the Chinese Lunar Era was the year of Wuxu, another eventful year for the human world of the Immortals. 1(6) K Small Says àp.1(6)0m text version debuted

In April of that year, the two incompatible ideological and political forces of mankind, the Immortal Interstellar Federation and the New Roman Empire, had the "Void Temple Hijacking Incident" on the planet "Taiji" in order to compete for the empty monks who mastered the secret of the legendary "Antnest";

In May, the Imperial Army of the New Roman Republic carried out the "Cleopatra" plan, discovering and landing on the interstellar planet "Yi" about 1,500 light-years away from the outer side of the Perseus spiral arm. Then, in July, the Imperial Army engaged in a series of 'engagements' with the competing Bundeswehr fleets, resulting in the first Battle of the "Yi" Star Field. It was the largest battle between the two armies since the ceasefire of the all-out war in 2890. The battle ended with the interstellar planet Yi falling into the Perseus Star Federation;

At the end of July, the Bundeswehr launched the "Argo Expedition", but the advance fleet sent by the Bundeswehr engaged in a series of encounters with the Imperial fleet on the 135th parallel of the border space. Later, the Bundestus successfully crossed the border space of more than 1,000 light-years and invaded the Europa planetary system of the planet Neo-Rhine, which is located in the territory of the New Roman Empire. Both sides plunged into the planetary offensive and defensive battles with their limited forces during the 135th line space encounter, and engaged in the "New Rhine" star field battle mixed with internal 'chaos' and separatist 'yin' schemes. As a result of the battle, the Bundeswehr fleet finally abandoned the attack and returned to the territory of the Federation.

The main reason that forced the Bundeswehr to abandon the invasion of the planet New Rhine and suspend the "Argo Expedition" was the mysterious disappearance of the 13th Fleet and the scientific expedition team that originally guarded the interstellar planet "Yi". Faced with a mysterious accident in deep space more than 1,500 light-years away, both the President of the Federation and the Congress felt a new threat, so they decided to stop the attack on the new Roman Empire and concentrate their forces to send reinforcements to the "Yi" star field to find the unaccounted for the 13th Fleet and the scientific expedition.

But the new Roman Empire, protected from the threat of an all-out attack by its opponents, did not sit on the sidelines of the enemy's actions. Although the Imperial Consul Wang Zeren heeded the advice of his chief Privy Council staff member Fischl and Imperial Finance Officer Schwerin to postpone the operational plan to send a large fleet to the planet "Yi" to attack the Wehrmacht, he still ordered to obey his orders of the "Haraldi" detachment of the Central Fleet to escort a special scientific expedition team to prepare for a new round of limited military operations against the Bundeswehr.

As the commander appointed by the imperial consul Wang Zeren, Jiang Ziyue once again put on a black 'color' military uniform and wore the epaulettes of the lieutenant colonel of the imperial army, and became the deputy commander of the "Haraldi" detachment of the Central Fleet.

Officially returning to the familiar army, Jiang Ziyue felt cordial and excited. But the scene in front of him was embarrassing for him to sit in front of him at the same time. Stoddt and Dana? Kira? Pontic, the two 'women' were staring at each other with steel knives and forks that shimmered with cold light.

According to the Yingxian Spiral Arm Chinese Traditional Calendar Federation, the spacecraft sent to the solar system to observe the changes in the Earth-Moon system determined that September 27 this year is the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in China. It happened that the next day was the day when the "Haraldi" fleet left New Byzantium to go to the "Yi" star field, so Jiang Xiaoqi and her husband prepared a sumptuous dinner combining Chinese and Western to entertain Lota and Dana, who had been 'friends' with their son these days, and by the way, they also made a trip for their son.

Jiang Ziyue didn't expect that the feast prepared by his parents for himself would become murderous at the beginning.

When Dana appeared, Lota immediately felt a strong threat. It was as if the Imperial Central Fleet had encountered the Bundeswehr fleet, and its expression was tense, full of tension and hostility. Dana, who came to Jiang's house to attend the dinner as an ordinary friend, had no prejudice against Rota, but when she found that the bald-headed 'woman' was constantly looking at herself with the fierce eyes that only the dominatrix had, she was also willing to show weakness and returned the favor with brave and stubborn eyes.

Jiang Xiaoqi, who is also a 'female' person, has already become a parent, and may soon become a mother-in-law of a certain 'female' person, immediately felt the hostility between the girls. She hurriedly came out to mediate and enthusiastically persuaded the dishes: "Girls, eat vegetables, this is Ziyue's father's good craft." ”

But she casually asked again: "Did you all know each other before?" ”

"Auntie, how is that possible?" Lota shouted first, and said proudly: "I used to be the captain of the Frontier Fleet, and now I am the cruiser captain of the Central Fleet, and I have been throwing my head and spilling blood on the front line of defending my home and country. How is it possible to know the secretary of the 'ass fleet'? ”

"You......" Dana was speechless by her anger, and stared at Lota with a blushing face.

Jiang Xiaoqi realized that he really didn't open which pot he didn't mention, and the inappropriate inquiry added fuel to the war between the two young people. She hurriedly said with a smile on her face: "Our family is taken care of by the two of us, and I am here to express my gratitude as a mother." ”

"You're welcome, ma'am." This time, Dana preemptively said, "Where can I mention taking care of Chief Jiang, but I will never drag the chief into the water like some people who are shameless and shameless, and they will be swept out of the 'door' by the fleet together." ”

It was Lotta's turn to be speechless and could only stare at each other angrily.

The two men at the table, Jiang Ziyue and his father, could only watch helplessly as the 'female' people war.

However, Dana did not chase after the victory, but asked curiously: "I don't understand a little, why is Chief Jiang not surnamed Feng?" Downier Smark? ”

Dana cleverly changed the subject, making Jiang Xiaoqi smile relaxedly. The two men who had been left aside were also greatly relieved.

"That's right." Wolfgang? Feng? Donilsmark explained with a smile, "There are more Chinese in the Bailin community, so let Ziyue have the surname 'Feng?' 'Donniersmark' will make Ziyue a little weird. Moreover, when I married Xiaoqi, I promised my adoptive parents that the child's surname would be Jiang in the future. ”

"Adoptive parents?" Lota also asked curiously.

Wolfgang smiled and nodded. Jiang Xiaoqi explained for her husband: "My parents and his parents were colleagues who worked on the same cargo ship, but later the cargo ship had an accident and his parents unfortunately died. My parents adopted him into our family, so we grew up together, and later fell in love and got married. ”

"Your love is so 'wavering'." Dana said enviously.

"It's fate." Jiang Xiaoqi said sweetly.

"Love and life are trickles, and after spending time together, the feelings will be stronger." Wolfgang fondly recounts his journey to the younger generation.

"Come, everyone, eat vegetables." Jiang Ziyue, who seemed to have been forgotten aside, let out a weak cry.

Dinner finally ended in a relaxed atmosphere. Dana? Pontik was still a soldier and quickly rushed back to the defense headquarters dormitory. Lotta? Stoldt stayed for tea before leaving, and Jiang Ziyue dropped her off at the community airport.

Walking on the trail of the Bailin community, Lota asked sincerely, "We are all going to leave tomorrow, do you have any plans for the future?" ”

"Intended?" Jiang Ziyue didn't understand it, and asked rhetorically, "What do you mean?" ”

"Life, marriage."

Jiang Ziyue then understood why she asked this kind of question, smiled, and said, "Lotta, don't bother anymore, don't mention these things to me." I just hope that this time I can come back safely and then think about other things. ”

"Do you like that secretary soldier in the 'Ass Fleet'?" Lota asked suddenly.

"She's so beautiful, what man doesn't like it?" Jiang Ziyue replied without hesitation, "I just like her." Is there anything wrong with this? ”

"No problem." Lota replied simply, she could understand that "like" and "love" were two different words, and there was a difference in level.

It didn't take too long, and they left the community airport where the aerospace planes took off and landed.

The airport is built on a piece of high ground, and from the side you can look down on the entire Bailin community. At this time, there are bright stars in the sky, a magnificent Milky Way, and countless points of light on the ground. The market in the sky and the stars on the ground reflect each other.

The light breeze of Yelan sent a hint of mud and a 'flower' fragrance, refreshing people's hearts and lungs.

"It's a beautiful place." Lota exclaimed, "I wish I would have lived here for the rest of my life." ”

After she finished speaking, she suddenly opened her arms, hugged Jiang Ziyue, and kissed her beloved passionately.

Jiang Ziyue struggled a few times in astonishment, but soon stopped, hugged each other tightly, and enjoyed the 'waves' and sweetness under the starry sky.

After a long time, Lota reluctantly pushed Jiang Ziyue away and pleaded: "Ziyue, if we can all return safely, we must get married, okay?" ”

Jiang Ziyue smiled and nodded, and said, "Okay, I promise you." ”

"You've always loved me, it's just that you've always been bad at expressing it." Rota held Jiang Ziyue's face and said kindly.

Jiang Ziyue didn't answer immediately, but took the initiative to hug her, leaned his head on her shoulder, and said softly in her ear: "My dad is right, love and life are a trickle, and after spending a long time together, the relationship will be strong." I found that only with you can we understand each other, care for each other, and have a strong relationship. ”

Lota didn't speak, just hugged Jiang Ziyue tightly, silently experiencing love.

After a long time, they reluctantly parted, and Lota boarded the "Hot Wheels" aerospace plane and set it off herself.

The powerful superconducting electric thermal jet engine spews out a furious blast of air that propels the massive body off the ground.

Jiang Ziyue waved his arms at Lota in the cockpit and shouted: "Honey, see you tomorrow, we will definitely be able to return safely and get married!" I promise! ”

Unfortunately, Lota didn't hear him clearly, and increased the gas 'throttle' to drive the plane to jump into the sky.

The "Hot Wheels" lifted off at high speed, then leveled the direction of the jet engine's jet 'shot', adjusted its flight attitude, and gradually accelerated, rushing into the starry sky. The bustling planet of New Byzantium was left behind and slowly shrunk, and the stars in the sky became brighter and brighter, and more stars came into Lotta's eyes.

Those new stars were the cold light that was 'shot' from the wedge-shaped warships of the Imperial Army in a neat array. A total of 600 battleships and 700 cruisers, as well as 300 supply ships, the "Haraldi" detachment was on the go.

The same spectacular scene was also reflected in the field of vision of another 'woman' thousands of light-years away.

Dr. Chen Weiyin was shocked to see thousands of starships gathered around the planet for the first time. Seeing the dense fleets around the planet Aegis that were 'shooting' the breath of death, she immediately had a premonition that this time to the "easy" planet, a large-scale war would definitely break out like the previous one. So, she regretted a little that she had promised Ulf in the first place? Bernstein's request to leave the refugee camp on Andromeda and return to Planet Yi with the federal expedition.

Professor Bernstein, who has completely defected to "freedom", was appointed by the federal government as the deputy leader of the second scientific expedition team to the "Yi" planet, co-led with the team leader, Zhu Hansong, a famous extraterrestrial biologist of the Federation. Bernstein wanted to be able to lead his original team, and with the approval of the Federal Government, he re-recruited most of the members of the Imperial expedition team that had been surveying the planet Yi together, including his proud 'protégé' Chen Weiyin.

Despite listening to Bernstein's account of the disappearance of the Thirteenth Fleet and many other strange events surrounding the planet Yi, Chen Weiyin initially sternly rejected Bernstein's request. She told the other party clearly: "Teacher, I respect your academic achievements and your political choices, but I will definitely not serve the politics of the enemy country." ”

"Collaborating with scientists in the Commonwealth does not necessarily mean serving the enemy government." Bernstein explained his point to the students, "Now that we are in enemy territory, there is no other way to do it than to choose this way." As scientists, we have an obligation to unravel the mystery of the interstellar planet Yi and find out the truth about it. Isn't that what you've been looking for? ”

Bernstein's words made Chen Weiyin's attitude change slightly, and she asked worriedly: "Teacher, aren't you worried that our research will not be used by the federal government to become a means against our own motherland and compatriots?" ”

"I have come to an agreement with the Federal Government that we will only engage in basic research, and will never involve anything related to national defense and the interests of the people of New Rome." Bernstein explained, "Well, in your eyes and many others, I may be a political idiot. But I also understand that if I don't take advantage of this opportunity, the exploration of the 'easy' planet will be completely monopolized by the scientists of the Federation. Although I have completely despaired of returning to New Rome, it is extremely necessary to have us scientists from New Rome involved in the exploration of this mysterious planet in the current situation. ”

Chen Weiyin was impressed by these words, and she finally agreed to her mentor's request, and joined the expedition team led by Zhu Hansong and Bernstein with the other original imperial expedition team, and boarded the Einstein Eddington, the largest and most advanced scientific research ship of the Immortal Star Federation.

The scientific research ship "Einstein Eddington", which has a smooth and graceful line, carries the scientific expedition team through the strict array of Wehrmacht warships, like a handsome gentleman strolling among the soldiers. The ship is often referred to as "DoubleE" because of the lengthy name of the two scientists, and the first letters of the two scientists are given to the nickname.

Unlike the research ships of the New Roman Empire, which all employed civilian crews, the research ships of the Perseus Interstellar Federation were piloted by 'elite' British who were 'drawn' from various fleets. The crew is all regular soldiers, and the ship is also equipped with a large number of light and heavy weapons for self-defense. Double E also has a permanent interstellar Marine Corps of up to 32 people to accompany the protection scientists.

But in Chen's view, this force was entirely responsible for monitoring and guarding them, scientists from the New Roman Empire.

"Dr. Chen, what about the military in a liberal and democratic system?" A cold voice came from the side.

It was the new captain of the "Double E" who spoke, Scati? Major Tiassi. As Robb said, being driven out of the bridge of the battleship "Hercules" was a good thing for Scati. She was transferred to captain the Einstein Eddington because of her previous performances. For such a group of scientists from the old mother country who were forced to surrender to his ship, Scati was somewhat conflicted in his heart, and it was not easy to locate these people. Especially the Dr. Chen Weiyin in front of him, the confrontational emotions are the most obvious and sharp.

"It's all the same devil who kills people without blinking!" Chen Weiyin commented unceremoniously. She didn't even look at the other, just stared at the other's mirror image reflected in the filtered radiation window.

Scati was well aware that Chen's words included her, a major in the Federal Army, but she did not show any displeasure, and still said in that cold tone: "It is always more 'human' than the army under authoritarianism." ”

It was all too ironic for this to come out of the mouth of her, a Wehrmacht officer who had openly brutalized prisoners. But Scati didn't feel any shame or discomfort, but rather looked proud and proud.

Chen Weiyin turned around, stared at her, and solemnly explained: "Captain Tiasi, the scientific research ships under the rule of the Senate and the Roman people have never deployed any soldiers and weapons, the crew members are recruited from the civilian population, and the scientists on board also have absolute freedom and authority. It will never be like this mobile detention center, which is watched by fully armed freedom fighters. ”

At her words, Scati only smiled slightly, and did not intend to fight back, but said politely: "Soon it will enter faster-than-light flight, I hope the doctor will be careful and take care of his body." ”

"Can I understand that as a physical threat?" Chen Weiyin asked sharply.

"Doctor, I'm just kindly instructing. How you want to understand it is your own business. With that, Scati saluted her, then turned to leave.

Chen Weiyin turned back to the observation window.

The huge Federation fleet has been drawn. The tail of the battleship 'shoots' a dazzling ionic tail flame and flies into deep space.

In Conrad? Under the command of Admiral Herzog, the expanded fourth, fifth, and seventh fleets of the Wehrmacht, with a total of more than 5,000 warships, together with five scientific research ships and more than 100 rescue spacecraft, began to march toward the interstellar planet "Yi" which is more than 1,500 light-years away.

Chen Weiyin, who returned to his cabin, put on a space suit and fixed his body. I turned on the multimedia entertainment system in boredom, and I didn't want to have a long, deep horn sound from the stereo of the spacesuit, as if a mysterious signal came from the deep space of the universe, followed by the orchestral chorus, the drum thundered, like ten thousand cannons in unison, and the sound of killing shook the sky.

Is this Richard? Strauss's 'Symphony' Thus Said Zarathustra.