After the documentary went explosively viral, Chu Guang's "talent" became known to everyone as well.
It had never been a secret that he had been chosen to join the Expeditionary Army, but when the news first got around, most people had only been baffled. What virtues and abilities did this Chu fellow possibly possess?!
But now, naturally, all those doubts were gone.
More than that, many classmates he had not been close to even during school—and had never contacted after graduation—went out of their way to get in touch, fishing for insider information to use as conversation fodder.
Even the prettiest girl in his university class, whom he had secretly loved back then, had taken the initiative to contact him, openly and subtly expressing her interest.
If he played along, he could have a sweet romance whenever he wanted.
If time had turned back a few months, this would have been the sort of thing that made him wake up laughing from his dreams.
But now, he only found all this love and romance rather dull.
When one possessed an infinitely vast future, with the road stretching endlessly ahead in blazing brilliance, the things one had once longed for and loved were no different from dust.
Chu Guang could only marvel at the strange transformations of the world.
After giving his hair one final tidying, Chu Guang left his room.
Ten minutes later, Chu Guang arrived at an enormous venue. Large amounts of pure white stone had been used in its construction, and at a glance, it carried something of the air of an ancient Roman temple.
This was the Civilization Court, built specifically for trials.
At the very center of the venue was a broad platform, while rows upon rows of seats encircled it. Counting them carefully, there were