back to Earth

After Cheng Zhen said those words, the atmosphere in the entire conference hall suddenly exploded like water droplets falling into a frying pan.

The originally extremely silent conference hall was filled with the voices of many people discussing in low voices.Both the top ten academies and other people present were shocked by Cheng Zhen's words.

But the air around Cheng Zhen suddenly became silent, as if it was cut off from the surrounding environment.The black-haired human boy seemed to be in a world that outsiders couldn't touch. Whether it was the gossip of the people around him or the meaningful gazes on him, he didn't care at all.

That pair of thick ink-painted eyes just stared at the chairman of the general council sitting in the highest position——Ames Jatba.Firm and unflinching, just waiting for an answer.

Sean, who was standing beside Cheng Zhen, felt this different atmosphere most deeply.

The aura surrounding the black-haired boy changed.If Cheng Zhen in the past was like a sharp sword that was not drawn out of its sheath, then the current him is the sharp sword that is already in his hand and ready to attack.

Sean looked at the black-haired boy beside him, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

However, looking at Cheng Zhen who exudes such a persistent and resolute momentum, some people are not very satisfied.

"Request the human army to restore its status as one of the three major armies, Clemson student Cheng Zhen, in what capacity do you make this request?"

The tall speaker, Ames cast a sharp gaze on the black-haired boy, and asked back.

"Do you consider yourself qualified to represent all humanity?"

Hearing the questioning, Cheng Zhen clenched his hands, loosened them again, and put his right hand on his chest.

"I am making this request here not because of any special status. It is just because I am a human being." Looking up at the chairman of the general council, Cheng Zhen said word by word. "Take back the honor and rights that should belong to everyone for the race to which you belong. I think this is the duty of every human being, and it is also our mission."

Eames was silent for a moment before speaking.

"Since humans lost their qualifications to participate in the Battle of Klein, the position that belonged to the Human Army has been transferred to the Silver Clan. You can understand that the request to restore the status of the three major forces of the Human Army here is not only to overcome It’s just in the Battle of Rhine. It means that in the real war that may happen in the future, the human army must also fight at the forefront as the three major forces. This is not a child’s play.”

"I think, I am very clear about the responsibilities that I need to bear as the three major armies." Cheng Zhen nodded. "Hundreds of years ago, the human army has always assumed this responsibility. Now, it is just taking up what was lost in the past."

After finishing speaking, the black-haired human teenager took a step back, stepped back with his left foot, then quickly retracted his legs, and at the same time clenched his right hand into his heart.

"Crack!" The crisp sound of footsteps resounded through the conference hall that was quiet again.A standard interstellar military salute, with a bearing and strength not weaker than that of any race.

"I implore the general council to seriously consider my request!"

The eyes shining like morning stars seemed to light up the conference hall.For a moment, all eyes were on that pious and respectful boy, a human boy who fought hard for his own race.

For the first time, the pre-war council for the Battle of Klein ended without making any arrangements.Before leaving, Ames Jatba, who was the speaker, only left a word for Cheng Zhen.

"After you have discussed with the commander-in-chief of the human army, if you still hold this idea, then the parliament will make a decision."

Cheng Zhen, who stayed where he was, stared blankly at the members of parliament who were gradually dispersing. He didn't come back to his senses until someone around him patted him.

"Not going back yet?" Sean looked at him with a smile while pointing in a certain direction. "The people in your academy are still waiting for you."

Cheng Zhen heard the words and looked around, and he saw the Clemson people headed by Shiaris and Leiber standing on the seats waiting for him to return to his seat.For some reason, seeing the group of silver knights standing silently waiting for him, Cheng Zhenxin slowly felt a burst of warmth.

He smiled at Sean. "The next time we meet, it will be the Battle of Klein."

"Well, I'm looking forward to it too." Captain Jidong raised the corners of his lips. "I look forward to fighting side by side with you."

Cheng Zhen bid farewell to Sean and walked towards everyone in Clemson.But before he got to the seat, he was detained by several third-year seniors.The silver knights of the third grade held Cheng Zhen, ruffled the human boy's black hair, and whispered something in his ear.A group of people walked towards the entrance of the council hall at the same time, and Cheng Zhen was surrounded by them in the middle.

Sensing that the people behind her were a little noisy, Siares who was walking in front looked back, and the group of people immediately fell silent.However, after the female chief of the Golden Clan turned around, the restless knights continued to ravage Qi Chengzhen.

Seeing this scene in his eyes, Sean chuckled lightly.

"I didn't expect people from Clemson to be so interesting."

At some point, several other people from Jidong who stood beside the captain agreed.

"Yeah, I thought people who were called knights would look arrogant. They look similar to us, don't they?"

"You're wrong, Xiaohong." The brown-haired Captain Jidong laughed. "When on the battlefield, these people are the real knights."

"But speaking of it, I didn't expect Cheng Zhen to have such a good relationship with them." Looking at the black-haired boy who smiled helplessly in the distance and let his seniors torture him, Zhu Ming was puzzled.

Turning around to look at his team members, Sean shook his index finger. "In Clemson, where the strong are respected, it is not easy to gain everyone's recognition and friendship. I think Cheng Zhen should also have experienced a difficult period."

"But, look, he's on good terms with the Clems guys now. Any problems?"

Captain Jidong retracted his gaze and narrowed his eyes. "So, the most interesting person is really him..."

What kind of magical power does the black-haired boy have that can make other races that originally rejected humans get so close to him?

As soon as the knights of Clemson College walked out of the conference hall, the group was stopped by a group of people wearing black military uniforms, but still glittering with gold.

The Golden Clan, Rhine's direct troops.One of the leading officers greeted Siares.

"Calanson's second-rank officer, Mr. Rhine has ordered us to take this human Nian to the mansion of the United Front Commander."

Siares turned around and looked at the black-haired boy, a little hesitant.Now Rhine is not only the chief of the Botutan tribe, but also the enemy of the Klein battle. At this time, should Cheng Zhen be allowed to pass?

"I would like to see His Excellency the United Front Work Commander." Cheng Zhen immediately stood up and said in order not to embarrass Senior Siares.

"Yes, please come with us." The officer in black nodded slightly to Cheng Zhen, and was about to lead the way and take him away.

"and many more."

Before taking a few steps, Leiber stood up from the crowd in Clems and looked at several Bertutan soldiers. "I go with him."

Regarding the request made by Leiber, Rhine's direct subordinates almost refused without even thinking about it.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Leiber. Mr. Rhine ordered before coming that no one is allowed to follow him. He just wants to meet this human being alone." Of course, there is still a word hidden in his heart.

Before ordering several subordinates to come to find Cheng Zhen, His Excellency the Chief of the United Front had specifically ordered it.Especially don't let his troublesome brother follow, absolutely not allowed!Even if Leiber wanted to follow, he would try his best to get rid of him.

However, looking at Leiber's face that became darker and darker in front of him.The Bertutan officer still hesitated for a while, and did not say the "special instructions" of Master Rhine.

In the end, Leiber, who was severely rejected, could only stand there unwillingly, watching several Bertutan soldiers lead Cheng Zhen farther and farther until he disappeared from his sight.

The mansion of the Commander-in-Chief.

As the commander of the interstellar united front, even though Rhine doesn't often come to the core star field, he still has a majestic mansion here.

Rhine, who has an absolute desire to control his belongings, every time he returns to this mansion, he will ask professionals from various departments to clean up and inspect the entire mansion to rule out any wiretapping tools placed by outsiders. Possibly, even the staff of the mansion are all the original crew on the Ysu battleship, and the direct troops are stationed near the mansion.

Therefore, Rhine's mansion has the alias of "Steel Fortress" in the core star field.Among all the buildings and residential areas in the core star field, the defense level is the highest level, which is not much lower than the general hall where the parliament is located.

After the council ended, Rhine, who had returned to the mansion, was sitting alone in the room.For normal people, this is a dim room where they cannot see things clearly, but for him, it is a place where he can rarely take off the goggles.The light golden eyes are obviously such a warm and beautiful color, but they can't be exposed to any brighter light.

But for Rhine Bertutin, he didn't care about all this.To get something, one must exchange something else.There is no gain for no reason, this is the rule he understood very early.

Rather than having to live in a dark world all his life, he would also like to thank those who gave him these different eyes.I'm afraid those people didn't expect at the time that the experiment, which was originally just a whim, would have such a big effect on themselves.General Council...

A cold light flashed in the light golden eyes, and Rhine recalled the unexpected question of Ames Jatba at the council meeting today, and his fingers on the armrest could not help but tighten slightly.

This group of old guys fighting for power and profit are increasingly disdainful to cover up their ugly desires.In other words, when faced with the threat that is gradually approaching, these people who are about to die have deep fear.So they disregarded the agreement they made and wanted to hold any hope firmly in their hands.It sounds nice to say that it is for the future of StarCraft, but in fact, it is just worrying about losing your life and power.

However, Rhine has long been on guard against these untrustworthy hypocrites.

So, now he is sitting in this room, waiting for that person.

a human being.Rhine never thought that one day he would cause so many waves because of a human being.However, when that person appeared in front of him, he finally knew that there were some things that could not be predicted until it happened.We can only follow the fateful encounter.

And, no regrets.

The light golden eyes revealed a faint gleam in the darkness, and Rhine, who was sitting silently and motionless, looked like a statue.

I don't know how long it took, and the soldiers' respectful orders sounded outside the door.

"Master Rhine, a human named Cheng Zhen has been brought here."

The tightly clasped hands trembled slightly, and Rhine raised his head to look at the door, as if he wanted to see the human standing behind the door clearly through the closed door.Even if he couldn't see it, Rhine could still imagine the expression of the person standing outside the door at this time.

It must be the same persistent, resolute and bright eyes as in the conference hall.Those deep black eyes that never flinched hurt Rhine's eyes more than any strong light.Although dazzling, but do not want to divert the line of sight.

Just like all creatures living in the dark, they have the instinct to attract light.

After a long time, Rhine spoke.

"Let him in."