Chapter 246: Star Spirit (First Update)

Day nine of interstellar travel.

Inside the Red Fang’s training area, Su Ming, Rhine, and others were controlling their Iron Guard Mechs, engaged in one-on-one simulated combat training!

Mia watched the training group, feeling an urge to pull out her small liquor bottle from her pocket.

However, Vice Principal Fuleike, who was sitting nearby, fixed his sharp gaze on her.

Since the last incident, Vice Principal Fuleike had fully implemented his words, watching Mia’s classes throughout.

Mia finally couldn’t stand it anymore and snapped at Vice Principal Fuleike.

“Fleck, do you, a Vice Principal, really have nothing better to do? Staring at me during class every day, are you sick in the head?”

“And you have the nerve to say that? I should be in my office drinking tea and reading the newspaper! If it weren’t for all the trouble you caused, would I need to do this?”

Fleck was even more agitated than Mia.

“Oh, come on, it’s all in the past.”

“Say nothing. You teach your class, and I’ll just sit here.”

“Fine, you win.”

Mia was utterly exasperated and replied, compromising.

At this moment, Fleck looked at the training group, his expression serious, and said very gravely.

“I say, Mia! Is there something you truly haven’t considered?”

“What is it?”

“Aren’t you going to transfer that Su Ming to the inner school? After all, the inner school has better resources, and his future would be brighter.”

“Damn it, I knew you old geezers were up to no good, always trying to poach my students!”

“I’m talking serious business with you. Can you speak properly?”

“Alright, transferring Su Ming to the inner school is simple: transfer the entire class.”

Mia’s words were instantly shocking.

Fleck nearly jumped out of his chair when he heard Mia, scolding her with a dark expression.

“Are you kidding me? While the other students in your class are excellent, not a single one meets the inner school’s standards.”

“Hehe, don’t get so agitated, I was just joking.”

Mia, of course, knew this was impossible and quickly said with a compensatory smile.

“Hmph~”

Fleck’s expression softened somewhat, and he turned to look at the students training, pondering for a moment, then said with some emotion.

“Ah~ The world is changing, and I wonder how many good days we have left to live.”

“What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight!”

Mia also replied irritably.

“Are you truly clueless, or are you pretending? In recent years, the situation has become increasingly dire. With the Neutral Countries falling one by one, everyone is panicking, and the Federation is plagued by internal and external troubles.”

“It’s not like it’s the first day it’s been like this.”

Mia replied indifferently.

Fleck said to Mia thoughtfully.

“Mia, do you really intend to continue like this, have you not considered returning to the military?”

“Heh heh, if I were willing to return to the military, do you think I’d be living so miserably? Drowning in debt? Barely able to afford liquor? Wait, why are you suddenly asking about this? Did someone secretly whisper something in your ear?”

Mia looked at Fleck alertly.

“No, I just suddenly thought of it and asked casually.”

Fleck coughed, feigning an indifferent look.

“I’m telling you, when I left the military, I declared it! I’d rather die poor, die of hunger, but I will never, ever go back in this life! Never!”

Mia thumped her chest, making a fierce vow.

“Good! You said it!”

Fleck replied with a chuckle.

“Hmph!”

Mia snorted in annoyance.

“Alright, I’ve supervised enough for today. I’m going back to my office for some tea.”

Seeing Mia was annoyed, Fleck stood up, put his hands behind his back, and left.

Mia sighed and turned to look at Su Ming and the others who were training.

Just then, the entire ship suddenly trembled violently.

Zhang Yi and the others, caught off guard, had their mechs tilt and crash to the ground, making dull thudding sounds.

Su Ming quickly pulled the control stick, narrowly steadying his mech.

“What’s going on?”

“No idea!”

“Could it be another attack?”

“Could the Imperial Army have broken in?”

Zhang Yi and the others controlled their mechs to get up from the ground, discussing uneasily.

“What are you panicking for? Look at how timid you are. Whether it’s monsters or the Imperial Army, we have so many people, what’s there to be afraid of?”

Mia walked up, annoyed, and scolded Zhang Yi and the others.

Zhang Yi and the others showed embarrassed expressions upon hearing Mia speak.

Just then, the broadcast sounded.

“Dear students and teachers, please do not panic. The ship encountered a legendary Star Spirit group during its voyage, hence the drastic deceleration!”

“Star Spirit group?”

Everyone in the training area was stunned upon hearing the broadcast.

At this moment, Lieutenant Anjie continued speaking over the broadcast.

“Legend says that Star Spirits represent the origin of life. Anyone who sees a Star Spirit will receive a sacred blessing, leading to continuous good fortune. Moreover, Star Spirits are extremely rare, encountered only once in a thousand years. For this reason, Commander Xiao Ye has opened the ship’s observation deck, and all students and teachers are welcome to go and observe!”

“Oh yeah!”

The students in the entire training area cheered excitedly.

All the teachers present spoke up.

“Let’s go!”

One by one, the students heard, opened their cockpits, jumped out, and rushed to the observation deck, scrambling to be first.

Su Ming and his group were naturally no exception; as for Mia, she ran faster than a rabbit.

Soon, Su Ming and the others reached the observation deck area, and through the special glass layer, they saw the starry sky not far ahead.

One by one, completely transparent Star Spirits, their bodies glowing with blue starlight from within, resembling whales or kuns, were incredibly huge and beautiful. They soared freely in the dark starry sky, like brilliant stars, exceptionally splendid and dazzling.

“So beautiful!”

Everyone took out their phones to take pictures.

Su Ming looked at the four large and three small Star Spirits before him, equally amazed. He never expected such creatures to exist in this world.

At this moment, a slightly emotional voice came from Su Ming’s right side.

“I never thought I’d see a Star Spirit in my lifetime.”

Su Ming turned his head and saw An Ruoxue standing to his right, looking at the distant Star Spirits with emotion.

“Is this your first time seeing them too?”

Su Ming asked An Ruoxue.

“It’s my first time. These Star Spirits can freely traverse Subspace, so they are not usually seen. Legends say they are called Children of the Universe, messengers of the God of Life. Wherever they appear in the star sea, they bring vitality and blessings to that star sea.”

An Ruoxue turned to Su Ming and said with a smile.

“Hmm, it’s my first time seeing them too. But with such beautiful Star Spirits, does no one try to capture them?”

Su Ming asked curiously. Such beautiful Star Spirits, with such good omens, normally, someone should try to capture them, after all, beauty is a natural sin.