The Farthest Star from Earth

The job of the presidential guard is not easy. From the moment the Air Force One lands until President Dai Weilin's day is over and he enters the hotel arranged by the Empire to rest, he still has to be on duty for several more hours.

Despite the hard work, Demi Guersett had no complaints about it. After the Rose Army was reorganized and incorporated, President Dai Weilin did not hold their former rebel identity against them, nor did he try to curry favor with them. He selected capable people and made proper arrangements, and everyone lived a good life.

As for the hardship? Although the workload was heavy and there were many safety risks, for the Rose Army soldiers who were used to living a life of danger, accompanying the president on state visits was a VIP experience. They ate state banquets: crab salad, caviar, tender ham, and Potato Eggplant Stew in the style of Red Arrow. There were more than 70 kinds of desserts after the meal, and the limited supply of fruits, especially tropical fruits that cost tens of thousands of derbies, were available for them to enjoy at will.

After finishing her work for the day, Demi didn't have a moment to relax. She still had to report to the embassy's security department and check the security of the communication equipment. Only after doing all this could she finally rest and relax, meeting up with her old comrade-in-arms, Ruth Elan, for tea and a chat.

"Red Arrow is really amazing. I've never eaten seafood before. They actually dug up the ocean themselves, released their own laboratory-bred species, and started artificial breeding." Lute said excitedly while eating cream ice cream. "If the talks with Red Arrow go well this time, the Frostplate Federation will receive 4 billion Galen in material aid. Then our people will be able to eat these things too."

"Yes, all the battles we fought before were ultimately meaningful."

Demi took a sip of tea and sighed, "It's such a pity... if Nomi were here too. My lovely little niece, she survived the persecution of Frostplate, but ended up in the mutants' lair. If it weren't for the Rose Army headquarters stopping her, I would have driven over in my Mobile Armor and turned Dongyue Ridge upside down..."

"These words are not good for the Federation, so it's best not to say them," Ruth warned.

"I'm just so dissatisfied!" Demi couldn't hold back any longer. She downed her fruit tea in one gulp and said indignantly, "There are two things I can't get over in my life—first, I heard that the old hag Medvi was killed by a bomb. She died too lightly. She did a disservice to the men and women she persecuted."

"Secondly, there was my dear niece, Nomi. She died at only 17. If she were alive today, she would be 19, an adult, with a boyfriend, going to university, and becoming a proud worker or teacher. Damn, my niece, Nomi, she was so lovely, so beautiful, and so kind..."

As Demi spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, her nose tingled, and she turned her head away.

Even though they had finally achieved victory, and under President Dai Weilin's leadership, Frostplate was getting better and better, Nomi didn't see this.

"Nomi..."

"Her mother died in Outland, and her father was busy fighting all year round. Now he has some free time and can spend more time with her."

But on the eve of everything's flourishing, she disappeared.

The room fell into a deathly silence. The president's security agents were not allowed to drink alcohol, so they could only use fruit tea as a substitute. The better the tea, the more sober they would become. Demi felt even more distressed about Nomi's kidnapping.

"One cannot always stay in the past, Demi."

Lute patted his companion on the shoulder and comforted him:

"I've heard that a Holy Monument Religion has emerged in Eerga City. They worship a god Lioz. We might as well try praying to them. Before we leave Red Arrow, we can also visit their holy site— the White Obelisk."

"I stopped believing in God a long time ago." Demi shook her head. "If I prayed to that damned Lioz, would He still send Nomi to me?"

"It's all preordained by fate, so maybe you can give it a try. It's said that the deity is quite effective, and many Red Arrow People are now thinking of immigrating to Eerga City."

"Oh, superstition, it's all superstition."

Demi rubbed her forehead. "Um, Lioz, right? Please bless my niece Nomi so she's safe, thank you."

Lute retorted, "Isn't that... a little too disrespectful?"

"Disrespectful? Is there?" Demi shook her head. "The Frostplate Citizen don't believe in useless gods. When they open a store for promotion, they know to give away some gifts to make people believe. At least they should show some sincerity first."

Knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door, and Demi asked in confusion, "It's so late, don't you need to clean?"

"Hello, is Miss Demi Guersett in?" the waiter outside the door asked politely.

"Yes, it's me. Is there something you need?"

"Here's the thing, a gentleman who wishes to remain anonymous left a gift at the front desk and asked me to deliver it to you personally."

"Oh, I see. He's probably one of my suitors." Demi struck a pose for her companion with a smug look on her face. "I didn't expect to be so popular at Red Arrow. I guess I should become a star."

"Get lost." Ruth rolled her eyes. "I bet it was a gift from our international friends who helped us in the past."

"Miss Demi, please open the door. This gift must be signed for by you in person."

"Okay, okay, I know, I'm coming."

Demi stood up, walked to the door, opened it, and immediately saw a Red Arrow People waiter. She looked around and said, "I don't see any gifts."

The waiter smiled slightly and pointed to the girl sleeping peacefully on the sofa in the distance, "She's here."

Demi looked up, her gaze momentarily fixed, then she rushed forward and knelt on one knee in front of the sofa. She held her breath, afraid that this was a dream, and that it would be shattered the moment she exhaled.

She reached out, but dared not touch the egg-white hair that was exactly like her own. The incredibly similar facial contours were reflected in her eyes, and for a moment she even had the illusion of looking in a mirror.

Demi covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes. She dared not make a sound, afraid of waking the girl in front of her. She lowered her head, and when she stood up, her face was flushed and her vision was completely blurred.

This is her niece.

Nomi Anderson Guersett has been missing for two years.

After a while, she calmed down, grabbed the waiter's sleeve, and asked with great enthusiasm, "Who brought her here? Please tell me, I want to thank him properly."

"Excuse me, miss, that gentleman did not wish to give his name." The waiter smiled slightly. "However, he did say something, which I think was directed at you."

"What?"

The waiter said, "I really hope her family can teach this girl a lesson and stop her from swearing."

"...(Frostplate Civilization)."

Demi muttered a curse under her breath as she rushed out of the hotel. She looked at the city lights at night, a dazzling display of lights, and the bustling crowds of the Imperial Capital of Red Arrow. A person walking out of here is like a drop of water merging into the sea, never to be found again.

Buzzing sound—

A motorcycle drove past the hotel entrance, the rider leisurely speeding by. Fireworks celebrating the state visit soared into the sky, while the Artificial Sun, specially set to night mode, maintained its lowest power, striving to recreate a hazy, moonlit scene.

The driver drove out of the city, leaving the bustling city behind. He opened his mask, revealing the resolute face of ' Isaac Maxim '.

"Now that the business is done, let me see this city one last time."

Leaning against his motorcycle, Li Aoz turned to look at the Imperial Capital of Red Arrow, a city hailed as the Morning Star on Earth, where countless people were scrambling to squeeze in, including the powerful, wealthy, noble, and elite individuals.

He was once one of them. In his previous life, Li Si started his career in Arcaran, winning over countless people. Around the same time, he stepped into the territory of the capital.

Now, Li Aoz has no lingering attachment or longing for it; he's just passing by and about to leave this ' Morning Star on Earth '.

Because he will become the star furthest from Earth.

Goodbye, Azure Planet.

Kicking away the support frame, Li Aoz gripped the handle and sped off into the distance.

Nomi Anderson Guerset's life has only just begun, and his legend as Leoz continues.

Buzz.

The wheels kicked up mud and snow.

"Beneath this red and black sky lies a world buried in snow and yellow sand, a world filled with despair."

She turned her head and looked at Li Aoz:

"Don't think of all this as something that has nothing to do with you. This is our world. Aren't we, both you and me, part of this world?"

"This is no joke. To us Outland People, the Rose Army, no, all those who resist the Four Nations, are our faith."

"Any discerning person knows that confronting the Four Nations is impossible—but we're determined to do it anyway. Even if it's just inflicting a little pain on Four Nations with our teeth and nails, the process of this struggle will be enough to prove one thing to them:"

"We, these reptiles who barely survive in the Outland, are just as human as those people in the Four Nations who enjoy heating, eat steamed buns, watch TV and read books. We are all living beings."

"There's more."

Nomi turned her head and looked at Li Aoz:

"A future where there is sunshine and warmth, where everyone can rise up, where men and women enjoy equal rights, where people don't rummage through garbage cans for leftover food, where no one begs or performs for money, where there are no prostitutes or slaves, where children and the elderly are respected and protected, where criminals are punished by law, and where labor is rewarded accordingly—that is the future."

She smiled and said, "You promised, so don't forget."

Frostplate, Gemini City Government Service Hall.

"Next, number 43, please come here to complete your process."

Xia Yubing has fully integrated into her work here. Although she is not very good at playing games, her years of experience managing the club have made her adept at administrative work.

Thanks to her status Government Employee, whether it was earning money from players by selling the intelligence she collected or the experience she gained from her daily fixed income, she had a stable gaming experience.

With the help of players, she has dealt with the nasty colleagues who bullied and ostracized her character ' Qiu Yun ', and her assets have reached the required level, moving her towards the middle class.

"I heard the next version will go to space—I can go find Zi Niu then!"

Next, if we can find Qiu Yun's older sister Qiu Ran, we can fulfill the original's wish and go to space without any burden to play with Zi Niu.

Life is getting better and better.

Thinking of this, Xia Yubing smiled. Seeing a man sit down at her counter, Xia Yubing immediately switched back to work mode. "Hello, sir, what kind of service do you need?"

The man appeared to be from the Red Arrow People. Instead of immediately showing his identification, he asked, "Your name is Qiu Yun, right?"

"Yes." Xia Yubing wasn't surprised; her name was written on her employee ID.

"Don't you have an older sister named Qiu Ran who went missing a few years ago?"

"You—do you know anything about her?!" Xia Yubing was startled, immediately switched to Disguise Mode, stood up, and asked excitedly, "Where is she?"

"She has sacrificed herself to save others." The man patted the other's shoulder and comforted him. "I'm here as a survivor she saved, to pass on her legacy to you."

Qiu Yun stood there, stunned.

Not only Qiu Yun was stunned, but Xia Yubing.

The man raised his hand, and a lump of flesh radiating a warm light slowly rose from his palm. "She was a gentle and strong woman. I hope you are the same, as gentle as fire, as brave as fire."

As he spoke, he transferred his Aoneng to the other person, then turned and left without saying a word.

"Wait, wait a minute!" Xia Yubing snapped out of her daze and quickly switched back to control the device, "Sir, I haven't given you your thank-you money yet—"

"You can't give me what I want."

The man waved his hand and put his hands in his pockets.

Xia Yubing looked bewildered. "Then how should I thank you..."

"Let me think about it."

The man stroked his chin. "Live well, love what you love, and live each day to the fullest."

"So, what's your name?"

"You're asking this?"

The man turned his head, glanced at Xia Yubing, and the [Eye of Truth] effect lit up in his eyes. He grinned and smiled.

"My Li Si. See you later, Xia Yubing."

Xia Yubing stared wide-eyed at the flames burning in her hand, unsure how to answer.

"... Star Abyss, what an amazing game."