Fortress Planet Eric

"Such a magnificent war machine!"

"This is nothing short of a miracle!"

Chen Changhe could not help but marvel.

This planet was naturally far smaller than Blue Star.

It was roughly one-tenth the size of the moon.

It was a mechanical planet forged from metal. From afar, it looked like a platinum pinball.

This planet belonged to the East China Military Corps and served as one of their military bases.

However, it was now largely half-abandoned.

It was mainly used as a supply point for Blue Star Divine Humans who wished to venture into the Chaotic Starry Sky.

Only a small garrison remained.

Of course, the massive cannons lining the mechanical planet were more than enough to demonstrate its defensive rating.

Even a Greater Divine Power would find it difficult to breach its defenses.

Chen Changhe gained an even clearer understanding of the East China Military Corps' military strength.

"No wonder it was a frontline corps whose rank had risen the fastest in the Blue Star Divine Federation over the past few decades!"

"Terrifyingly powerful, with awe-inspiring military might."

"Truly remarkable!"

Chen Changhe picked up his luggage and hurriedly disembarked at the platform with the bustling crowd.

Chen Changhe soon entered the fortress city on the mechanical planet.

"Whoa! It's so prosperous!"

Skyscrapers stood everywhere, filled with a modern atmosphere.

It did not feel unfamiliar in the slightest.

Chen Changhe almost thought he had returned to Blue Star.

Besides Divine Humans from Blue Star like himself, there were also large numbers of native humans here.

These native humans all came from the plane worlds occupied by the East China Military Corps.

Their appearance was not much different from that of Blue Star humans, but their vitality was far weaker.

Their purpose in existence was to serve the Divine Humans from Blue Star.

They were entirely a servant race.

They handled all material production and daily services throughout the base city.

Quite a few Divine Humans from Blue Star embraced native women, flirting and fooling around with them.

The sight was exceptionally decadent.

Many Blue Star Divine Humans liked to find one or several native lovers here.

Of course, they were only lovers. Blue Star Divine Humans looked down on those natives.

"Esteemed guest, is this your first time in Eric?"

A fair-skinned woman approached him.

She had a magnificent figure, thick eyebrows, a high nose bridge, and a pair of blue eyes.

Judging by her clothing, she was likely a native human.

The woman lowered her head and spoke in an exceedingly respectful, gentle voice.

After all, to native humans like them, every Divine Human from Blue Star was an honored god.

This was something repeatedly instilled in them from the day they were born, something they were absolutely forbidden from defying.

This brainwashing and enslavement ideology would follow her throughout her entire life.

Such brainwashing and enslavement were carried out in every plane occupied by the Blue Star Divine Civilization.

Eric was the name of this fortress planet.

"Yes. Could you find me somewhere to rest?"

Chen Changhe had done his homework before coming.

He knew that there would be native human guides at the platform, responsible for directing Blue Star Divine Humans who had just arrived at the fortress planet.

All services were free.

Their status was equivalent to that of slaves, and they had no human rights whatsoever.

If Chen Changhe wanted to,

he could order this girl to do anything.

In any position.

Just like what quite a few Blue Star Divine Humans were doing on the nearby streets right now.

But he had no interest in that.

No matter what, Chen Changhe considered himself a decent gentleman.

Probably.

"Alright, I know of a very good hotel nearby. I'll take you there right away."

The girl quickly agreed, her eyes brimming with delight.

Chen Changhe was even more gentlemanly than she had imagined.

Men like him were rare among the Divine Humans who came from Blue Star.

"Wait. Let me think it over carefully first."

Chen Changhe stopped the girl.

He would be staying on this fortress planet for quite a long time.

Even after the College Entrance Examination,

if he enrolled in East China War Academy, this fortress planet would also become a place he visited often.

"Rather than staying in a hotel, I might as well buy a property outright."

"I'll treat it as an investment."

Chen Changhe was fairly well-off at the moment.

He should be able to afford it.

"Take me to the real estate development company here. I want to buy a property."

Chen Changhe instructed the girl.

"Yes, sir, as you wish!"

The girl became even happier.

If Chen Changhe bought property on the fortress planet, then as his guide,

she could also receive a reward.

If the reward was sufficient, she might even have a chance to buy back her freedom and leave her slave status behind to become a free citizen.

Even native humans like them were divided into different social ranks.

After becoming a free citizen, her status would be much higher than it was now.

At the very least, she would no longer have to worry about being beaten to death for no reason.

The girl was indeed very familiar with the situation on the fortress planet.

For 100,000 Divine Power Points, Chen Changhe bought a two-story building facing the street.

"The second floor can be used for living, while the first floor can open up as a shop to sell things."

A large number of Divine Humans stayed on Fortress Planet Eric for extended periods.

When they ventured through the Chaotic Starry Sky, they would usually acquire quite a few valuable items.

They sold some of them to merchants, who would take them back to Blue Star.

However, the vast majority chose to trade and cash them out on Fortress Planet Eric.

Gods from nearby plane worlds liked to visit the trading market on Fortress Planet Eric to search for overlooked bargains.

Once Chen Changhe began exploring the Chaotic Starry Sky, he would definitely acquire large amounts of loot.

He needed a channel through which to sell it.

The price of 100,000 Divine Power Points was much cheaper than Chen Changhe had expected.

That guide had played a very important role in it.

"Miss Aileen, if I wanted to hire you to work for me long-term, what procedures would be required?"

Aileen Hammond was the guide's name.

She had been born and raised on Fortress Planet Eric, and both her parents had been guides.

However, they had both died many years ago.

Not every Blue Star Divine Human was a good person.

This was especially true in how they treated native humans.

A guide with slave status held roughly the same position as a believer.

Even if one were killed, the punishment would only be a fine of a few dozen Divine Power Points.

Chen Changhe remembered that Fortress Planet Eric had regulations allowing guides to be hired for extended periods.

They could even be bought out and made into personal slaves.

"Y-you want to hire me long-term?"

Aileen's eyes were somewhat conflicted.

She had a favorable impression of Chen Changhe. Although he was a Blue Star Divine Human, he lacked the arrogance and domineering manner of the others.

He had always been polite to her.

As an employer, he was certainly an excellent choice.

But after completing this guide assignment, the reward she received would bring her close to becoming a free citizen.

If she were hired,

she would not be allowed to buy back her freedom until the employment contract was completed.

"I need an assistant to help care for my home and manage the shop.

Aileen, you are more familiar with Fortress Planet Eric than I am. I would very much like to have your help.

I can cancel your slave registration and grant you the status of a free citizen.

If you work hard, I can also consider helping you embark on the path to becoming a god."

Chen Changhe spoke solemnly.

Aileen's bloodline was inferior to that of Blue Star Divine Humans, but it was much better than that of most humans from the Outer Domain.

With some resources to help her, becoming a Divine Being would not be difficult.

He needed an assistant.

Though they had not known each other for long, he had a good impression of Aileen.

He was also willing to give her a chance to change her fate.

"I... can I really do that?"

Aileen could not believe her ears.

How could the terms be this good?

"If you are worried, I can establish a formal contract with you through the Contract God.

You know the Contract God, right? No one can violate a contract witnessed by him."

"I do, I do!"

Aileen nodded repeatedly.

Though she was not even a Divine Being, she had been born on Fortress Planet Eric.

Many gods lived here.

Naturally, she knew of the Ancient God known as the Contract God.

So long as a contract was signed in the name of the Contract God, even a powerful God King could not violate it.

"I am willing to serve you, my respected master."

Aileen respectfully knelt before Chen Changhe. In her white dress, she looked as delicate and lovely as a flower.

At that moment, Chen Changhe had gained all of her loyalty.