The first step in exploring beyond the Solar System
With Gael pulled the bewildered Artoria down the First Paradise Mountain.
"How old are you? Still a little brat."
Jiang Yuu, seated on the Sacred Throne, sighed.
"Hmph, I think our daughter is quite cute."
The elegant goddess sat to one side and hummed.
Jiang Yuu: "... She is indeed quite cute."
The Second Paradise Mountain.
The Chief Angel do not have Divine Kingdom; Lord of Heaven has granted Chief Angel permission to choose a region here and establish a home or courtyard.
As Jiang Yuu's daughter, Gael naturally also has her own little family.
She had already sent a message Lower Realm while she was still on her way.
When they arrived at a beautiful courtyard...
Several familiar figures were already waiting here.
"Artoria, welcome to the Angel."
A pair of Angel sisters, one with black and white wings and the other with holy white wings, and with similar faces, spoke with a smile.
"The Twin Goddesses of Fate!"
Artoria was startled and quickly bowed.
"Greetings, Your Highnesses."
Unlike Gael and Anwyn.
Sariel and Livier were long-established goddesses, especially since they frequently descended to the mortal realm and appeared multiple times in the White Gold Church at the time. The mortal church kept very detailed records of their appearances.
"The Twin Goddesses who hold the reins of destiny were born under the combined radiance of the White Gold Moon and Silver Moon. From that moment on, fortune belonged to Sariel, and misfortune to Livier."
"The faces of the two goddesses..."
The church also has portraits of the Twins of Fate, Artoria can easily recognize.
Following the Twins of Fate stands a handsome male god with silver hair, golden eyes, and six wings on his back.
He smiled slightly and nodded at Artoria.
"This is my younger brother Anwyn."
Gael explained.
"So it was the God of Adventure, the second son of the Lord."
Artoria suddenly realized what was happening and bowed respectfully in return.
"Actually, we've met before, Artoria."
Sariel chuckled.
"Why?!"
Artoria was puzzled by what she heard.
She couldn't distinguish between the deities and the mortals.
Sariel, Livier, and Anwyn exchanged a smile.
Then, a flash of light appeared all over his body, and the next moment...
Three familiar figures appeared before Artoria.
"You are the Twin Summoner Ladies and the Knight of Anwyn Wyld!"
Artoria exclaimed.
"It's us!"
"You... how could you..."
Artoria was so surprised she was almost speechless.
They were all people close to the Holy Jiang Jiang.
Could her guess be true...?
Sariel didn't keep her waiting long, giving an answer that was similar to but somewhat different from what she had guessed.
"You're probably right. Jiang Jiang is Father God's younger sister. She's currently undergoing trials in the mortal realm, and one day she'll ascend to Paradise Mountain Paradise Mountain and become one of the gods there."
"I see!"
Upon hearing their explanation, Artoria suddenly understood.
Things that were once difficult to explain now make sense.
As for the fact that Jiang Jiang is Chosen of the Gods, it is the most insignificant thing in Artoria's eyes.
In her heart, God is omnipotent...
The Lower Realm.
The Royal Court's rear courtyard of the Golden Lion Knight Kingdom.
Jiang Jiang, dressed in the robes of Knight King and wearing a crown, sat at a stone table handling state affairs.
The recent surge in player exploration across realms has also influenced the Kingdom of the Feland Continent, prompting other nations to join in the development of these realms.
The Radiance. She put down the documents in her hand, stretched, and was about to call out to Gael and the others to talk.
However, they found that apart from the Royal Court guards and guild members, there was no sign of them.
Even my three roommates aren't here.
"Where are they? They all skipped classes without me?"
She muttered in dissatisfaction.
Five years have passed since the Knight King abdicated and ascended to Paradise Mountain; Jiang Weiyang served as the Knight King for five years.
Unfortunately, once she ascended the throne and donned the crown, she no longer felt the initial excitement.
After all, the situation on the mainland has basically stabilized, and all countries are developing their productivity with the help of players, so there is no possibility of war breaking out for the time being.
"Sigh, my career Monarch Glory player has been far too uneventful."
"When will I, the wise and brilliant Knight King Jiang Jiang, be able to lead thousands of troops into battle?"
Original Universe.
The year is 2099 in the Blue Star calendar.
The year before the turn of the century.
That year, an inspiring event was reported by Federation official media.
After years of playing the game, most humans on Blue Star, unless they were completely passive, have gained some form of advantage.
Meanwhile, some scientists who took up intellectual professions such as Mage, Scholar, and Warlock experienced significant enhancements in their intelligence and mental strength, which indirectly influenced the development of Blue Star's technology.
Scientists have made breakthroughs in some interstellar technologies and applied them to interstellar exploration.
September 2nd.
This day.
There are far fewer players online.
The sudden emptiness of the Feland Continent left the various races and nations of the continent somewhat disoriented.
Without the players' antics, they actually felt a little unaccustomed.
But on Blue Star...
The Federation's major official television stations were broadcasting live an exploration spaceship that showcased the technological achievements of the entire Blue Star.
This advanced spacecraft set sail several years ago and is now about to land on Pluto.
The male and female TV presenters were excitedly explaining the scenes on the screen.
"This mission to Pluto is part of the Federation's ' Watch ' program."
"Given the vastness of the Star Sea, we absolutely do not believe that Blue Star is the only planet with life in the universe. Therefore, Federation scientists have decided to build a super-large telescope, several multi-level dark energy detectors, and a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence Watcher on Pluto."
"This will be a monumental achievement, a milestone in Human Civilization's exploration of the stars!"
"Now, please look at the big screen. Our ' Watch ' spacecraft is about to land on the frigid Pluto."
The scene then shifts.
A massive, metallic-looking spaceship descended from the sky and slowly landed on the surface of Pluto.
Then.
The spaceship rapidly unfolded, like Transformers, revealing a super telescope and several massive multi-stage detection stations in the Blue Star ' field of vision.
The host's voice also rang out at the opportune moment.
"Citizens of the Federation, rejoice! Humanity's Watch over the Solar System is about to begin, and the first step has been taken in exploring the Star Sea beyond!"
On Blue Star.
In front of countless electronic media outlets, countless people on Blue Star felt their spirits lifted and cheered.
"This is humanity's first step out of the Solar System!"
"The Federation scientists haven't disappointed me after all!"
"That's wonderful! I wonder if I'll live to see humanity leave the Solar System!"
Seemingly anticipating cheers, the host patiently waited a few minutes before continuing.
"Federation citizens, now it is time for the Watcher to begin its first exploration mission. Let us use dark energy to visualize what lies beyond the Kuiper Belt, in that expanse of space outside our Solar System!"
At the same time, several multi-stage detection stations lit up with blue light.