The spacious bedroom is full of post-modern science fiction atmosphere, with silver and blue as the main colors. The interior of the walls on both sides is arranged in a marine style pattern. From the inside, you can clearly see all kinds of swimming marine life, in the dim light. It glows with luster under the illumination.
In the corner of the bedroom, stands a two-meter-high latest sleeping cabin. Through the blurred mirror, a human body floating in the liquid can be vaguely seen.
There is no doubt that this is a private residence from the interstellar era.
"drop--"
Accompanied by a crisp whistle, the soft lights in the room lit up, and a large amount of water mist evaporated and surged around the nutrition cabin. The water level of the nutrient solution dropped at a speed visible to the naked eye, and then a semi-arc transparent cover rose upwards. .
Alex walked out of the nutrition cabin wearing only a pair of boxers and spit out the waste nutrient solution accumulated in his belly. The nutrient solution melted into the ground as soon as it hit the ground and was cleaned through the sewage system.
Alex took a silver wrist personal terminal from the tray protruding from the wall, strolled on the soft but smooth floor, and walked to a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror.
Through the bright mirror, you can see the image of a young man with a heroic face.
His slightly fair complexion does not appear weak at all. He has strong muscles, slender limbs, black eyes, and long black hair tied into a bunch at the back, giving him a calm and neat temperament.
"Get dressed." The order was given, and the mirror shook like water waves, revealing a dense set of instructions.
He stretched out his finger to place a dot on the top of the mirror to select the style, tone, and style that he wanted. A blue light swept across, and the 3D printer instantly generated a brand new garment on Alex.
Simple and fast.
In this era, the costs of food, clothing, and home furnishings required for the human body's own life have been reduced to an extremely low price. Like the new clothes Alex is wearing now, designed by the best designers in the Federation, through three-dimensional The total cost of design fees and materials for printing with a printer is only a mere two hundred general coins.
As for a standard-level federal citizen, even if he does not engage in any work, his monthly social welfare is roughly 5,000 general coins.
This is an era when social welfare has become perfect.
However, in a universe filled with powerful people, the law of the jungle is the eternal truth. The rise and fall of various races, and the endless wars, human beings have traveled along a thorny road, and although they have finally stood in the forest of hundreds of races in the universe, they may be overthrown at any time.
This is a cosmic era that is turbulent and full of heroes!
"Didi, didi..."
Suddenly, a prompt sounded from the wrist terminal. Alex looked up and pressed the light button on the side of the terminal.
"Hey man, congratulations on being the top graduate of this class."
The next moment, a man's head projected by blue light appeared in front of Alex.
"Thank you." A smile escaped Alex's lips.
This man with a slightly frivolous look is named Thomas, and he is his only friend at Klein College.
Klein College, the highest institution of higher education in the Qiming administrative planet where Alex is located, is the cradle of future elites of mankind.
Here, tens of millions of politicians, military officers, scientists, lawyers, doctors are born every year... These are professions that are highly respected even in the interstellar age.
However, as the highest institution of "Qiming" and a holy place that countless students aspire to, Klein College has another factor that cannot be ignored. It is the only top institution in this planet that has the qualifications to cultivate "explorers".
"Explorers" possess extraordinary powers that are beyond the reach of ordinary people. With various exclusive weapons, they can exert extremely powerful power. They are the backbone of mankind's ability to rise in the dark cosmic forest.
Ordinary people who want to become an explorer must pass a test called the "psionic threshold". Only those who meet the conditions can become an explorer.
Among humans, not one in ten thousand has this kind of psychic qualification, and even fewer can meet the "psionic threshold" test conditions.
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Alex is such a lucky person, and he is also the best in this class of Klein Academy Explorer Academy, the elite among the elite, and the genius among geniuses.
"If you want to congratulate me, then you should ask me to rush to the bar now. Judging from your expression, you have something to announce to me." Alex glanced at his friend in the image and suddenly said.
The smug expression on Thomas's face couldn't help but froze. After a while, he smiled bitterly and said: "As expected of the college's 'chief student', I'm just a little different from usual, and you noticed it."
After a pause, he said seriously: "I do have something to tell you. But there is one more thing related to you. I already have a clue about what you asked me to find last time."
Alex's heart skipped a beat and asked, "Is that right?"
"Of course there's no problem. I've checked it carefully. This is a three-dimensional picture of 'that thing'." As he spoke, Thomas sent over a three-dimensional image.
The picture shows a triangular crystal pillar, about a foot long, with sharp edges and corners, rose red color, translucent crystal shape, and the whole body exudes a luster like clouds.
"Sure enough, that thing..." Something seemed to flash in Alex's eyes.
"That's right! Hey, as a reward for the hard work of contacting you, you will bear all the expenses of this party." Thomas smiled.
"Of course." Alex smiled faintly, "Where are you? I'll come right away."
"I'll wait for you at the old place, see you there or not..."
After closing the terminal, Alex stood silently and meditated for a moment. He took out a cylindrical silver metal handle from the storage cabinet in the corner of the room, stuffed it into his arms, and strode out of the room.
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"Mars World" is one of the top three luxury bars in Duolun District. Its most famous is a "Fire Scarlet" spirit made from Martian raw materials. Because of its unique taste and high price, it is also popular in nearby star districts. Count on the list.
From the surface, the "Mars World" is an active volcano buckled on the ground. A red light pierces the sky from the top entrance, and sputtering magma and black-gray volcanic ash can be seen everywhere.
Of course, these are just extremely realistic light and shadow effects to enhance the atmosphere of the bar.
As soon as Alex stepped off the aircraft, he saw a bartender walking towards him, bowing and saying, "Sir, your friend is waiting for you in the 'Snow Queen Hall'."
As a frequent visitor to the bar, the waiter in the store naturally recognized this young guest who drove the latest "Crystal Energy Shuttle".
Nodding, Alex casually handed over a large bill, "A bottle of 'Fire Scarlet' will be delivered to the box, and the rest is your tip."
"Yes, sir." With the waiter's respectful thanks, Alex walked into the bar and was greeted by a wave of steaming heat.
Amidst the exciting music, wildly playful young men and women can be seen everywhere on the dance floor and on the singing stage. They twist their young bodies wantonly, exuding youth and happiness.
The "Snow Queen Room" is located on the third underground floor of the bar. Alex stepped on a silver tray, and his body floated in the air as if weightless, flying towards the room inside.
"Anti-gravity devices" have long been promoted as civilian devices to various inhabited planets in the Alliance, but here, they are just a fashionable experience.
As soon as I opened the door of the "Snow Queen Hall", I heard a joyful voice coming from inside: "Man, you are faster than I thought."
Thomas stood up from the sofa and hugged Alex.
As an alumnus of the same "Explorer Academy" in Klein, Thomas is more masculine and taller than Alex, who is slightly more feminine. Even in the era of widespread genetic adjustment, Thomas is a completely handsome man.
The two sat down and slowly sipped the wine brought by the waiter. At the table, Thomas kept talking about recent interesting things.
One of them told and the other listened, just like the scene when they were drinking in the past.
Although the other party tried his best to hide it, Alex could still tell that he was worried, but he would not take the initiative to ask questions. If the other party wanted to let him know, he would naturally ask.
Perhaps seeing something from his silence, Thomas smiled bitterly and said, "You really haven't changed at all. What I want to tell you is: I have decided to follow the old man's advice and take up the position of interstellar province inspector. "
"Have you thought about it?" Alex put down the wine glass in his hand and looked at his friend seriously.
Interstellar provincial inspector can be regarded as a senior military official in the administrative star region. This official position is considered to have a bright future for the general public. However, compared with the aloof status of "explorer", the gap between the two is huge.
Thomas's choice means that he voluntarily gave up the "Explorer" promotion assessment six months later.
For most students of the "Explorer Academy", decades of hard training lead to the day when they officially become "explorers".
"Sometimes I really envy you for having such firm determination and courage. Maybe that's why you are better than me. Yes, I backed down, instead of risking my life to fight for the possibility of becoming an official 'explorer', It's better to take over my old man's job honestly." Thomas showed a look of happiness on his face, "Not long ago, I met a girl, and in just a few days, we got to know each other, and even fell in love deeply. ...You know, I have lost the courage to face life and death."
Thomas paused, his expression was very painful, he grabbed the wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp.
Alex understands his hesitation. After all, behind the appearance of the "explorer" scenery is a dangerous road dancing between life and death.
"Everyone must be responsible for their own choices. Now that you have decided on the path you want to take, just go for it."
Alex patted his friend's shoulder and said, without saying anything.
Perhaps because he had confided his feelings, Thomas felt much better and returned to his previous cheerful and optimistic attitude. The two chatted and drank, saying their final goodbyes for their respective choices.
When leaving, Thomas was so drunk that he hung on Alex's neck and drunkenly sent him a set of data.
"I have already paid the deposit for the address of the thing you want, and the transaction is valid within three days... Man, you are the most outstanding genius I have ever seen, and you will definitely become a great 'explorer.'"
After Thomas finished speaking, he patted his friend on the shoulder and staggered away.
Alex watched him walk towards a shuttle parked outside the bar. A beautiful girl with a pure temperament anxiously got out of the back seat of the car and helped him into the car.
Alex took one last look at the back of his best friend who seemed to suddenly feel relaxed and unburdened, gave his last blessings, and then turned around and left resolutely.