Traitor Wood

"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the temporary mission: Deliver a lecture that shocked the entire venue. Reward: Quantum Communication Technology."

"Ding, because the host's performance far exceeded the mission requirements, an hidden reward is granted: One opportunity to enhance personal abilities."

The next evening, Lin Fan, having finally finished explaining everything, heard the system's voice in his mind. Quantum Communication Technology, another good thing. It could solve humanity's problem of real-time communication over extremely long distances.

During the Federation's peak period, they had occupied three star systems beyond their borders: Proxima Centauri, Epsilon Eridani, and Barnard's Star. However, the timeliness of communication and the efficiency of interstellar travel had always been humanity's most troublesome issues.

The previous Warp Drive Engine had completely solved the efficiency problem of interstellar travel, and now, Quantum Communication Technology would solve the timeliness problem of galaxy-level communication.

Lin Fan couldn't have been more satisfied with this reward.

However, Lin Fan was a bit confused about the hidden reward. According to the system's explanation, it meant he could choose one of his personal abilities to enhance.

But the key was, his only personal ability right now was Mech Piloting. He had no other choice! Should he enhance Mech Piloting to S-rank?

In the end, Lin Fan decided to save this enhancement opportunity for later, when he might need it.

So, after everything was settled, Lin Fan and Liang Xue prepared to return to Mars Base. At the spaceport, Li Fulai personally saw them off.

Of course, besides Li Fulai, Emma was also there.

However, Emma didn't say a word to Lin Fan. Instead, she was whispering with Liang Xue on the side.

No one knew what they talked about, but what happened next completely baffled Lin Fan.

"Sister Xue, I'll leave Lin Fan in your care. I'll report to Mars Base next year!"

"Okay, when you arrive next year, I'll arrange for you to join the 101st Task Force Fleet directly."

Gasp. Lin Fan found this conversation extremely bizarre. While he was happy to see them getting along so well, he had to admit it was just too strange.

They had fiercely argued last night, so how did they become best sisters overnight? This wasn't logical!

"Kid, you really know how to work things, huh? You settled it in just one night?"

Li Fulai patted Lin Fan on the shoulder and said softly with a mischievous smile.

Gasp. Settled what? Had he time-traveled again?

Before Lin Fan could figure it out, Emma walked over and delivered another blow.

"Dead Lin Fan, I'm telling you, you are not allowed to bully Sister Xue, or I'll deal with you when I get there next year! Got it?"

"I…"

"Alright, stop with the 'I, I, I.' Hurry up and go!"

Fine. After saying goodbye to them, Lin Fan, with a head full of question marks, boarded the Uranus.

"Wife, what's the situation between you two?"

"It's nothing. I went out to chat with Emma last night!"

"What exactly did you talk about? How did things change so much overnight?"

"I'm not telling you what we talked about. Emma's situation is because of your amnesia, I accept that, but absolutely no third person is allowed."

"Sorry!"

Lin Fan didn't know what else to say, so he just took two steps forward and hugged Liang Xue.

"Alright, people are coming and going here, and it's not good. Let's go to the bridge quickly."

"Okay, I'll listen to everything you say, wife."

Although Lin Fan still didn't know what Liang Xue and Emma had discussed the previous night, it didn't matter anymore, did it? This was already the best outcome, and there was no need to investigate everything to the bitter end.

Three days later, the Uranus returned to Mars Base's 27th Medium Orbital Spaceport. As soon as he disembarked, he saw someone unexpected: Wood Scott!

Strange, why would he be here?

The Scott Family was a major family comparable to the Campbell Family. The difference was that the Campbell Family's influence was in politics, while the Scott Family's influence was in the military.

Wood Scott was the son of the current patriarch and the future sole heir of the Scott Family.

If one were to talk about true talent, there were many people in the Fourth Fleet who were more capable than him. Wood Scott's great reputation in the Federal Fleet was mainly due to the hype created by the Scott Family behind him.

It was just that even the Scott Family hadn't expected that Wood, who was merely preparing to build his reputation at the academy, would cause such a huge mess.

After that incident years ago, the Scott Family had used their influence in the military to try and ruin Lin Fan. However, before they could act, they were warned by Lin Zhen and Liang Xingchen. It was only then that they realized Lin Fan was actually the President's son.

The ones who issued the warnings were the current Federation President and the God of War of the Federation, who commanded the Federation's only main fleet.

With both of them speaking out, even the Scott Family dared not make any further moves and could only let the matter drop.

"Lin Fan, long time no see!"

"Yeah, it has been a while. Why did you come to Mars Base?"

"This has something to do with you!"

"Me?"

"Yeah, you know, I grew up under the praise and hype of the Scott Family. Constantly in that environment, I became a bit arrogant, truly believing I was a super genius comparable to Commander Liang. It was only after you defeated me overwhelmingly that I realized I had only been living in the lies of those around me."

"So, are you here to gain experience on the front lines?"

"Yes, I specifically applied to Commander Liang to join your fleet. Here's the transfer order. Please guide me in the future!"

Lin Fan took the transfer order and looked at it. As expected, it was personally issued by Liang Xingchen, transferring Wood to the position of Fleet Staff Officer.

"There are no issues with the transfer order. Welcome to the 101st Task Force Fleet!"

"Yes, thank you, Commander!"

Wood Scott stood at attention in a standard military posture and saluted Lin Fan.

It seems he has truly come to his senses, Lin Fan thought to himself.

After chatting with Wood for a few sentences, Lin Fan left with Liang Xue.

However, Lin Fan, who had already left, didn't know that Wood's entire expression had changed at that moment.

He took out a strange device from inside his clothes and put it in his ear.

"Lord Adams? This is Wood Scott. I have successfully infiltrated the 101st Task Force Fleet's base according to the plan."

"Excellent. Remember, your first mission is to rescue the Ninth Prince, your second mission is to assassinate Lin Fan, and your third mission is to kidnap Liang Xue, Liang Xingchen's daughter. However, if it conflicts with the completion of the first mission, the other two missions may be abandoned. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Lord Adams, I understand."

"Good. Do a good job. As long as you complete this mission, I will recommend you to become an honorary citizen of the Oakes Empire. Once we conquer the Federation in the future, I will make you the governor of Earth."

"Yes, thank you, Lord Adams. I will definitely complete the mission!"

"Alright, that's all!"

After ending the communication, Wood's face contorted.

"Lin Fan, you just wait. If I get the chance, I will personally take you down!"