waves among the stars

Kokolov invited Rhine to a small restaurant for dinner.

The decoration of the hotel is full of exotic styles. Even Rhine knew a lot of planetary civilizations in the military academy. Now that he saw the bright red and black lines on the walls, the inexplicable eye pattern and the sun symbol, he couldn't help but stop and take a closer look.

Kokolov smiled and introduced to the side: "This is a branch of the local residents of the white crab planet. Later, the interstellar immigrants integrated into the interstellar people, and the culture gradually dissipated, but there will always be people who insist."

The white-haired young man raised his head slightly, his lavender eyes quietly watched the rough and gorgeous lines on the wall, and his voice gradually became murmured: "I don't know how many civilizations and creatures have disappeared in the interstellar development..."

Obviously we are the invaders.

Rhine frowned slightly. He lowered his eyes and thought for a second, and then said seriously: "It's not disappearing, but merging."

He said to this person named Kokolov with a serious face: "Cultures that are beneficial to creatures will be preserved, and those that are useless will disappear automatically. This is evolution."

Kokolov turned his face and showed a slightly weak smile to Rhine: "Yes, the strong survive and the weak disappear, which is the truth of biological evolution." Then, before Rhine could speak, he took the initiative to walk to the seat Sit down: "The grilled crab here is super delicious, let's try it together."

Rhine sat down with a smile, and there was a smart order at the table, but Kokolov didn't seem to have any plans to use it. He still raised his hand and called the waiter to ask what special dishes are available today.

The waiter only wore a few pieces of cloth, which seemed to be the special clothing of this civilization. Rhine glanced at it and focused on the menu in his hand. At the same time, he listened carefully to the conversation between Kokolov and the waiter. .

Rhine thought as he listened. He came to the Modland galaxy and took the internal passage of the military. He even changed a transport spaceship in the middle of the middle. This group of soldiers assigned by him has already passed ahead of time. Yes, his plane will be two days late.

When he deliberately changed the itinerary and time, would the person who appeared in front of him be Anze's enemy?

Or is it really a coincidence?

Rhine wasn't sure, but he knew he had to be vigilant at all times.

Thinking of this, Rhine was even a little excited. This was the sense of anticipation and excitement that came from the bottom of his heart when he sensed danger. He liked this feeling.

"Ah, I'm taking care of my own." Kokolov seemed to have finally agreed on his needs, and then said to the waiter: "Let's see what this gentleman wants to eat."

Rhine showed a perfect smile: "One copy."

Kokolov recommended with a smile: "I think you can choose this kind of crab, the taste will be softer."

Rhine raised his eyebrows, and after a few seconds of deliberation, he still refused: "No need, I like strong ones."

Kokolov chuckled and said nothing more.

While waiting for the food, Kokolov asked Rhine, "Are you here for tourism?"

Rhine shook his head: "No, I'm just passing by, and I still want to go to the Modland galaxy."

Kokolov showed a look of surprise: "It will take half a month in the spaceship, and the Modland galaxy is very barren, almost a primitive galaxy."

Rhine expressed his identity very naturally: "I am a soldier. Of course, I can't stop going because the garrison is primitive. On the contrary, it is because it is too barren that we need to reclaim it."

Kokolov showed a look of admiration on his face: "What an amazing determination."

He picked up his glass and touched Rhine: "It is because of you that the current planet will become a place suitable for human habitation, and it will also allow us to migrate and multiply."

Rhine smiled after hearing this, but felt that these words felt weird in his heart, and he asked back: "I don't know what you do?"

Kokolov smiled slightly: "I am a novelist. Due to my profession, I am very interested in the culture and development of various planets and galaxies."

Rhine's eyes lit up: "Oh? Is there any masterpiece of yours? Can I read it?"

"Of course." Kokolov took out his contact terminal: "Can I add your contact information? I'll send you the manuscript directly."

"This...isn't that good?" Rhine's movements were not slow, he took out the contact terminal, but said: "I'd better go buy a copy and read it later."

Kokolov smiled: "It's not necessary, it's just some niche prose and poetry."

After talking, the two exchanged communication numbers. Rhine got the communication number and sent it to Amy, and Kokolov got the number and then sent it to his subordinates.

Then they are all waiting for the results of the investigation~

During this period, the food was served, Rhine didn’t like to talk when eating, Kokolov’s meal was very small, and he stopped eating after only a few mouthfuls. He picked up the wine glass at hand, quietly looked at the gorgeous murals on the wall, Say nothing.

Rhine watched the other party without any trace while eating. Amy didn't respond yet. He didn't know if he was busy with other things or didn't see the forwarded message. Rhine closed his eyes slightly and quickly made up his mind.

After dinner, Rhine asked Kokolov: "I still have time in the afternoon, do you have any recommended places to visit?"

Kokolov smiled and recommended the Folklore Museum to Rhine, saying that he could see a brief introduction to most of the cultural and historical development of White Crab here. Rhine thanked Kokolov and left.

After Rhine left, the waiter who was still ordering at the counter immediately walked to Kokolov: "Sir."

Kokolov stood up, and the large white sleeved robe brushed across the table, making his figure extremely thin. He smiled and said to the waiter, "Your murals are so beautiful."

The waiter said respectfully: "If you like, I can draw the same picture in your villa."

Kokolov shook his head: "No need, the lost things that are submerged are irreversible. No matter how beautiful the painting is, what is dead is dead. Once it disappears, it will never reappear."

He said flatly: "Clean up, let's go."

When Kokolov walked out of the hotel, a car stopped in front of him. After the door was opened, he sat in the back seat. The driver in front was a burly man, and the co-pilot was Ms. Hailan, also known as Mrs. Purple.

"What do you think of him?" Mrs. Purple asked Kokolov with a smile.

The car started, and Kokolov casually looked at the street outside: "An ordinary person."

Mrs. Zi nodded: "Yes, he is just an ordinary person, but if Iris likes it, then he is not ordinary."

Kokolov said boredly: "Why would he like such an ordinary person?"

Mrs. Zi giggled: "Love is magical." She looked at Kokolov through the rearview mirror, and her voice became gentle: "For example, I like you. You treat me with no false words, and this kind of false words It’s more worthy of nostalgia for me.”

Kokolov was even more speechless: "...This is just your ability."

The corners of Mrs. Zi's lips curled up, her charming expression revealed a trace of coldness: "Yes, it's just my ability."

So I will never be able to usher in my own love.

Tangible things will eventually be overwhelmed by time, but intangible emotions will also become empty under the passing of time. Human beings are so greedy and harsh, the more they want to get it, the more they will taste the pain of loss.

"Whether it's love or hatred, there is something fresh." Kokolov suddenly laughed: "A single emotion is too empty and tasteless, and it is interesting to mix it."

"Sir?" Madam Zi turned to look at Kokolov.

Kokolov coughed in a low voice, and he said after a long time: "Modland should relax a little bit, and let our young Vika, who has just taken office, experience the gap between reality and ideals."

Mrs. Zi smiled: "That's really pitiful."

The car drove fast, and soon left the original location, and within 5 minutes after Kokorov left, the original hotel disappeared, or the only purpose of the existence of this hotel was that Kokorov wanted to I just want to invite Rhine to dinner and chat.

Rhine visited the museum introduced by Kokolov, and to be honest, he was quite shocked.

Although in school, the teacher also said that as the interstellar development continues, you will encounter many planets with indigenous people and life. Most of the life on these planets are small monsters, but there are also life forms with high IQ. .

It's just that these highly intelligent beings are very different from humans, and the two sides have a language barrier, so [-]% of them were wiped out by the battleship cannon.

Humans are already able to carry out interstellar development, so it is easy to deal with these natives, and the person who does this is naturally the Federal Army.

Most of what is written in the textbook is when and when that army opened up a galaxy, a nebula, or cleaned up a planet that can be migrated and inhabited for mankind.

But no one has ever paid attention to the creatures on the original planet. Only after the migrated humans have multiplied and lived for many years, will anyone think of the creatures on the native planet. It is a pity that at this time, only museums or video materials can be used to find extinct cultures. and heritage.

——Even look at these materials with a curious, novelty-seeking and even fun-seeking attitude.

The museum that Rhine saw was not like this. It seemed to be a private museum. The museum displayed the past history and culture of the planet, the diversity and evolution of local organisms, and some endemic species were eventually extinct due to the encroachment of alien organisms on their living space. data of.

The museum appeals to the people living on this planet to try their best to protect the unique creatures and cultures of this planet, and not to let the unique planets become standard planets that have been cleaned up one after another in the interstellar Federation.

After reading it, Rhine only felt tightness in his chest. He didn't let out a foul breath until he left the museum and returned to the transport spaceship at the transit port.

At this moment, Amy's reply also arrived.

"I investigated this man named Kokolov. He is a novelist on the surface, but he is actually a biologist, dedicated to the research and protection of unknown creatures."

Amy's tone was somewhat disapproving: "I found some review articles published by him in the early years. This is a person with extreme thinking. He thinks that human beings are the moths and cancer cells of the universe, the chief culprit for destroying the diversity of countless creatures in the universe. He has also served prison time for such remarks.”

"After he was released from prison, he seems to be less extreme. He is committed to protecting the planet's environment and biodiversity, and he also writes some novels and biographies. Just don't let him lead you into the ditch."