Chapter 824: Chapter 597: The Distant Floating City (Second Update)
(In the afternoon, took the baby to Quancheng Park to admire the flowers, came back at night and fell asleep until 11 o’clock… Hahaha, now I don’t even have enough energy to write, there will be a third update later.)
“Freedom Wings?”
Falcon was stunned, then chewed on it carefully, the name was quite intriguing.
Then, with a kind smile, he glanced at his team members and exclaimed, “This kid’s ambition is not small, but this name is really good.”
This instantly sparked knowing laughter in the command hall.
With just these four words, Mu Fan seemed to have already expressed his stance.
This was a kid who inherently disliked constraints!
Mu Fan also wore a smile on his face, freely strolling under the starry sky, this name also represented the core melody of this team.
The establishment of this team was to give wings to their pursuit of the dreams they wanted to achieve in their hearts!
“Alright, you are the undisputed captain of this team, you don’t need to report specific activities to us, once you return, you will officially be free. I believe you will have a lot to prepare for this budding team.”
“As for the next mission…” Falcon exchanged glances with the others and said with a smile, “it’s for Madman Ruan and you to officially connect regarding the operation training of Thunderhawk.”
“The members of the Flying Dragon hope to see the figure of Thunderhawk in the battles a few months later…”
“Once again congratulations, the inheriting mechanical master of Thunderhawk—Mu Fan!”
With eyes of admiration and praise, the entire team led by Falcon stood up and gave a military salute.
With a firm gaze, Mu Fan scanned around, bringing his five fingers together like a blade and resting them on his forehead.
Salute in return!
…
Just as the massive and ominous Flying Dragon turned into a streak of light traversing through the wormhole.
In the distant First Star District, Capital Star.
On the majestic dome of Mosibai Mountain, there stands a massive structure that would amaze and shock all who see it.
From afar, it looked as though half the mountain peak had been completely leveled off, and what replaced it was a colossal mechanical structure densely packed and glinting with metallic luster.
This was a completely mechanical…
Floating City!
Because between this structure and the mountain below, in a vertical range exceeding a hundred meters, there was absolutely nothing!
If one stood at the flattened mountaintop and looked up, one would definitely see a vast expanse of suspended jet propulsion.
Standing in front of this awesome miracle beyond imagination, anyone would feel a sense of insignificance.
If viewed from space, the only mark that could be seen clearly above this mechanical floating city was—an Iris!
This is the territory of the Palma Family, possessing a truly armed land on Capital Star!
Compared to the regular politicians who strive for just one generation’s power in the two councils, the Palma Family is undoubtedly a colossus that has existed since the establishment of the Galaxy Federation.
At this moment, inside a round ring-shaped space station-like building in the northeastern corner of this floating city, behind the magnificent giant crystal glass, stood a tall young man dressed in a striped handmade suit.
At first glance, he seemed to be about twenty-five years old, with unforgettable purple eyes, but upon closer inspection, the wisdom and maturity in those eyes unmatched by his age, especially when his exceptionally magnetic voice sounded, would make one doubt his real age.
Especially under the star’s light, the major general shoulder insignia with a golden star was enough to prove his credentials, an achievement definitely unattainable at the age of twenty-five.
Sigler Palma, Vinco Palma’s cousin, the fourth son of Clan Leader Simoduo Palma, the direct heir of the Palma Family!
Ranked eighth in the family’s young generation sequence, far surpassing the mere seventeenth rank of Vinco Palma.
At this moment, he was playing with a well-crafted pure gold fidget spinner, his gaze distant as he looked out at the magnificent scenery through the window.
This was at the northwest edge of the floating city, with nothing blocking the outside, beneath a clear sky, the area where he stood was above the floating clouds, and what he saw was only the majestic landscape.
The purple eyes mirrored the afterglow of the great star.
Behind him stood a middle-aged Colonel with a respectful demeanor, silently looking at the shadow Sigler Palma cast on the ground.
“Expeditionary Army E75 Planet, a Colonel died, is such a matter something that needs to be personally reported to me.”
Finally, Sigler’s flat voice rang out in this mechanical crystal palace full of sci-fi colors, without even lifting his eyelids.
“The territory of the Federation is so vast that many people couldn’t traverse one percent of it in their lifetime, hence the family cultivated many loyal managers. But Colonel Pan Guang, today I am here not to hear you speak of such matters.”
“Many want to rise, and replacements are plenty, let me guess, does this new successor to that debt collector have some relation with you?”
The middle-aged Colonel named Pan Guang lowered his head even more upon hearing the words, responding respectfully: “Lord Sigler has piercing insight.”
“No need for flattery, I believe you have other matters to discuss, speak.”
“My Lord, behind the E75 Planet incident, there is the shadow of the Capital Star’s military department; the Third Expeditionary Army headquarters personally signed an S-class secret order.”
Suddenly pinching his fingers, the steadily spinning fidget spinner stopped, and Sigler finally turned around.
“The order from the Third Expeditionary Army headquarters, again those new forces are at play… it’s really abnormal, tsk tsk. I really want to see who exactly is trying to steal the Palma Family’s cake.”
“Your authority will be temporarily raised by two levels, within 7 days I want to see the first investigation results, don’t disappoint me.”
“Yes, my Lord!”
“If there are any other matters, speak them all.”
“My Lord has piercing insight, Lieutenant Colonel Lindek, temporarily replacing Colonel Quinton, guarantees that the supplies handed over each month will be increased by fifty percent.”
“Very good, it seems his predecessor didn’t lack in pocketing for himself, handle this matter yourself, you can remove the temporary tag. As long as you do a good job of what I instruct, then everything is negotiable, you understand.”
Colonel Pan Guang held back his inner joy, hurriedly bowing respectfully: “Yes, Lord Sigler.”
“Go investigate, I will have the family inner circle cooperate with you.”
As it re-quieted behind him, he stood silently alone in a nearly thousand square meter crystal hall, finally letting out a long sigh.
“Always talk about the transition between new and old, who is new, and who is old?”
…
Two days later, a single-person stealth aircraft quietly landed on the internal tarmac of Dingchuan Academy, and a composed young man carrying a deflated duffel bag stepped out from inside.
Then, looking around at the green hills and streams enveloped, the smell of fresh air lingered at his nose.
Mu Fan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, feeling the solid ground beneath his feet.
Every time he returned, seeing the spectacular and beautiful Dingchuan Academy, a sense of belonging would inadvertently rise in his heart.
As if a wandering traveler returned to his homeland, that unspeakable feeling had quietly sprouted in his heart at some unknown time.
The life that always seemed to be wandering, at this moment, Mu Fan felt an unexplainable calm in his heart.
Rubbing his cheeks, Mu Fan cracked a smile, acknowledging the academy truly in his heart.
Dingchuan gave him a brand-new platform, a broader space, a higher vision, closer to infinite possibilities… and in the future, he would transcend the academy’s glory in his way.
He would definitely be, a pillar of Dingchuan!
With his mind settled, Mu Fan did not step onto the nearby hoverboard but strode outward.
Not far behind him, a delicate girl in a primrose yellow skirt had just come down from the gangway, catching sight of the young man’s profile bathed in the star’s radiant glow, feeling that the young man possessed an indescribable aura at the moment.
Then she glanced to her side, tucking loose hair behind her ear, revealing a pointy ear distinct from ordinary humans.
Like an elf from mythology, her fair skin under the illumination nearly transparent to show faint blood vessels.
“As expected of the five colleges that stand atop the Federation, any student randomly possesses such demeanor, I suddenly look forward to this trip.” An ethereal yet gentle voice sounded.
“Princess Yue Xi is right, the heritage of the Five Great Colleges is beyond ordinary speculation, your wisdom is illuminating enough for the Babon Duchy.” Beside her, a rugged man in a thick leather coat bowed and said earnestly.
The girl giggled, her eyes curving in laughter.
“Daisendari, since when did your words become so sweet?”