The freedom of speech in the Empire was such that people could even chatter about the secret bedroom affairs between the head of state and his mistress. Public opinion could not be suppressed and spread faster than expected in this environment of freedom and liberty.
After all, stimulation, explosiveness, strength, and age difference were the focal points, and the citizens of the Empire ate the melon with pleasure, insisting that the Roax is a woman theory was the same as the father-son theory, thus dividing Roax's fans into three groups.
As for the companionship or rivalry theory that someone wanted to hear the most, it didn't even stir up a single splash.
Nobody believes that a strong man, one of the strongest in the interstellar world, and a freshman at Solaris Military Academy can have any kind of companionship or rivalry relationship.
Wen smiled more and more when reading these messages, but his eyes darkened more and more each time.
He didn't know Linus's tactics. All the "correct statements" he left behind personally while wearing a vest were bumped back by people without vision.
"You're saying that Roax is expressing his approval because he treats the freshman in the combat department as a companion and opponent?" The man who scolded him was very fierce: "Who do you think you are? Are you Roax? Shut up if you're not! I thought Roax was an old woman who had taken a fancy to people's young, tender grass!"
Wen's face darkened, and he blew up the entire drinking glass.
He was having fun with others on StarNet when Principal Bu Wei summoned Astra.
Bu Wei had been in charge of the combat department for twenty or thirty years, and for the first time in his life, he looked at the tall young man standing in front of him with a toothache and a long beard full of sorrow, and asked, "Why did Roax set his eyes on you?"
Astra said honestly: "Because I look good."
But no one believed the truth. Bu Wei laughed bitterly twice, thinking he was deliberately trying to get him to relax. "You."
He had encountered so many things himself, and he had to comfort the old man in turn. Bu Wei cheered up and handed him a document in his hand.
Only important secrets were recorded on paper. Astra took it, and when he opened it, he found that it was actually information about Roax.
Bu Wei obviously knew much more than the citizens of the Empire. He dared to use his own reputation to ensure that Roax was definitely a man; however, regarding those rumors outside, he was anxious for the ignorant mass. Every day, he lived in fear that if Roax heard such news, one day his anger would rise and he would hold a cutlass to execute the empire.
Astra was the unluckiest. In order to prevent Roax from killing people out of anger, the school decided to let his team go out to take on tasks.
The first reason was to avoid the limelight, so he was unaffected by the rumors. The second was that the army had not found proof that Roax had left the auction area, so it was very likely that Roax was still on the Topia Star, so leaving could keep him safe. As for the third, it was because of the school's curriculum, which was undoubtedly not beneficial to Astra and Wen.
After Bu Wei and Astra finished talking, Astra nodded and said, "It's fine if you decide."
In fact, he has long been prepared. The protagonist group had become stronger through actual battles and had seen beautiful scenery and stories that others could not see in the universe. For him, this was not a task but a gift.
Even if he doesn't have the eyes to appreciate beauty, the profound and far-reaching universe will only pour beauty into his eyes.
After finally coming to such a fascinating world, how could he not see the wonderful things written or not written by the author?
Astra read Roax's information before returning. He noticed his teammates' eyes light up when he told them they were going on another adventure.
Their look was full of expectation, and their eyes were curved with excitement and happiness.
They packed up their things within the stipulated time, and only after they arrived at the place designated by the school did they realize that there were not only five of them there. Sophia was wearing a tight battle suit. Her charming figure was accentuated to her absolute advantage. She smiled and said, "Hi, long time no see."
This dress was the exclusive combat uniform of the teachers at Solaris Military Academy. Sophia had clearly been admitted to the Solaris Military Academy through special means, as predicted by Astra.
Si Wo Lin was beside her, stuttering out his greetings to them, "Hello."
It seemed like these two people were going out with them.
A little disappointed, but having expected this outcome, the groups greeted each other before starting the aircraft.
Sophia drove: "Where are we going?"
Astra, "Why don't we add contacts on StarNet? I'll share the information with you."
"Of course," Sophia smiled, her eyes trailing off as she glanced at Wen, "I think I can add everyone's contact on StarNet."
"No need," Wen turned on his light brain first, his smile polite but distant, "Just contact me. Astra, put away your light brain, okay?"
Astra shrugged and put away his light brain.
Surprised, Sophia burst into a beautiful and sweet smile.
It could be a coincidence or the mere fact that they had once obtained 50 source stones in the White Star Sea, but their first stop was at the White Star Sea. When the team members first learned that was their goal, they went out and bought conch and gifts to give to the Mermaid tribe. They even went out of their way to prepare the most popular new toys for the little mermaid cubs. They were so happy that it was as if they were going to visit their relatives.
Astra had lamented the fact that they would never meet again after returning from the White Star Sea. But now he was slapped in the face by reality, and not only that, he had to rack his brain to think of some witch's brother's story and had a headache just thinking about how to turn the mermaid princess's witch into a beast prince.
Si Wo Lin sat stiffly and restrainedly on the plane. In an attempt to lighten the mood, Simon said, "Si Wo Lin, have you ever been to the White Star Sea planet?"
"No." Si Wo Lin was at a loss for words. He wasn't good at communicating with people and was terrified that they might mistake him for someone who didn't like it, so he replied stiffly, "I looked up information about the White Star Sea. It's beautiful."
"It's beautiful," Astra continued, winking at him, "and there are cute mermaids."
JiYu pondered for a moment, "It is very captivating at dusk, and it dyes the sea in a beautiful shade."
They spoke one after the other, gradually opening up the atmosphere. Si Wo Lin relaxed without even realizing it, imagining the White Star Sea he had never visited; their words made the videos and pictures he had seen about the White Star Sea pale in comparison.
He slid his gaze quietly over the Dream Team.
That kind of atmosphere and having people speak joyfully to him about the beauty of a planet were things he had never known before.
He'd never had an experience like this before… was this what it felt like to have a friend?
This time the aircraft was much stronger than the one they used the last time. However, when the craft rushed into the universe, Si Wo Lin blanched violently, leaning on the backrest to dry heave.
"Oh, poor little thing," Sophia said helplessly, setting down the space transition so the others could lay Si Wo Lin flat on the seat. She then pulled the oxygen bag out of the storage cabinet and asked, "Have you never been in such a small craft before?"
Si Wo Lin curled up in pain, "Yes, I'm sorry ..."
"There's nothing to apologize for," Sofia said as she administered first aid. "A small percentage of people experience this symptom while riding in small crafts, some mild and some severe enough for them to lose their lives in an instant. But your case is only mild. We'll use space transition first just in case, and rest assured that the next time this happens to you, your condition will be much better."
Sophia was skilled. By the time the space transition was over, she had restored Si Wo Lin's calm.
Because of the use of space transition, they reached the White Star Sea faster than anticipated. Their landing spot was also different from the last time. They landed in the depths of the jungle. However, they could still see the blue sea when they looked into the distance.
The White Star Sea was a natural traveling star, and its vegetation includes a broad range of exotic species. They looked around curiously as they waited for Si Wo Lin to recover.
The forest was lush, with palm-sized, bright red flowers under the roots of the trees.
Astra looked at the flower and suddenly thought it was beautiful. The stamen was lovely, and the round petals were cute and lovable. He liked it very much. So he walked unhurriedly toward the red flower, but suddenly, Wen held his wrist tightly.
This jolted him back to his senses and filled his head with questions: "What's happening to me?"
Linus, who had reached out intending to take his other arm, lowered his hand and explained, "The seed flower. It has a mesmerizing effect on other creatures. When it matures and is ready for fertilization, it lures the creatures it likes to its side for fertilization activities."
I ... fuck?
Astra took several steps back, looking at them incredulously with a laughable expression. "So, I was almost taken advantage of by a flower?"
Oh, my God!
A flower!
want to take advantage of him!
Linus and Wen were so amused by the expression on Astra's face that they couldn't hold back their laughter, laughing so hard that they startled their partners in the distance.
The two people who care most about their image are stimulated?
But Linus and Wen couldn't control it this time, laughing until finally, they had to brace themselves on their knees as they watched Astra's frightened face as he moved away from the seed flower. However, this big red flower was blooming more delicately, swinging its red petals slightly with the wind as if it were mourning the fact that the creature they had taken a fancy to was not close to its beautiful self.
How could their little sun be so cute?
It didn't take long for Si Wo Lin to regain his composure. He sat frozen on the floor, unable to believe that his incompetence had brought the entire team down.
He kept his head down, not daring to look at the Dream Team.
The laughter in the distance made his hands clench and his eyes dry.
I'd be despised, wouldn't I? He thought, bitterly smiling.
I would definitely be hated.
Just as he was feeling sorry for himself, a hand stretched out in front of him, and Si Wo Lin looked up in amazement.
JiYu smiled gently and said, "Let's go over there. They're having fun."
In the distance, their teammates shouted, "Come on, there's a mushroom here that can make noise!"
"Come on," JiYu grabbed Si Wo Lin and led him to his companions, making a corny joke as he walked: "The mushroom was walking, but one day it was hungry, so it ate itself."
"…" Si Wo Lin, "…good, good, nice to hear, hahaha."
The laughter was stiff, but the smile on the lips grew bigger and bigger.