The White River is the most famous scenery in the capital of King's Wharf. It is like a spiral river originating from the top of Clerk Mountain, flowing down to the surface layer by layer, following the undulating terrain in a whirlpool shape, dividing King's Wharf into seventy-one arc islands, carrying

The rolling river water flows into a deep pit in the center of the capital, forming a spectacular and huge waterfall.

Billions of years ago when there was no trace of human beings in the universe, a comet hit King's Wharf, driving a huge crater 10,000 meters deep into its surface. In Light Era 3007, human explorers arrived at King's Wharf.

Name this place the Abyss of Destiny.

Later, the GA was built not far from the Abyss of Destiny. The entire capital had the GA as its administrative center, and the vicinity of the Abyss of Destiny became a prosperous business and living area.

Opal has been struggling for a living since arriving at King's Pier. Now, for the first time, she can put down her burdens and enjoy life with Lector and Raymond. The three of them came under the Maple Leaf Bridge, many of them drunk.

The adventurers put their arms around the girl and clinked the bottles with each other.

"Another era is coming to an end -" someone shouted.

"It gets worse every year." His companion echoed: "Damn humans, every generation gets worse..."

On the street corner, a young monk and soldier singer played the lute, and his voice echoed under the distant night and starlight.

Raymond chose a tavern that didn't look too lively. The three of them walked up to the second floor. Opal said, "Teacher, are you okay?"

Rector was a little tired, but his words were full of energy, and he said: "Finally, the trip was not in vain. Let me talk to you first."

Raymond told Lecter what happened in the Arc of Light once, and Opal noticed that he had overlooked a lot of inside information, including that Opal flew the Phoenix out of the atmosphere to pursue Legerson, and at that time Raymond was still

Staying on the ground to fight with Kelley, Raymond didn't mention anything to Rector about what they talked about.

Opal glanced at Raymond without expressing much objection, and finally added: "The Pope's whereabouts are unknown now. I don't know when he will be found."

Rector said: "You can treat him as dead."

Raymond took a sip of the nectar and said, "He is indeed dead."

Rector said: "No, Raymond, I mean, he may have been yearning for death. In the end, although it was a bit twists and turns, he finally got his wish."

Opal: "No way, he still wants to..."

Rector said: "Isn't this what Legson analyzed? I believe that no one in this universe knows the Pope better than Legson. After all, he has always regarded Drummond as an imaginary enemy. He was born in the shepherd and was raised by Drummond.

When I was raising him personally, Legson speculated to me more than once: Drummond was tired of his endless life and wanted to pass the position of pope to a pastor. In short, I think this matter is over. From now on.

Maybe we can meet Drummond, it depends on our luck."

Raymond was silent, seeming to be thinking about some difficult decision. Lecter also noticed his silence, which was almost abnormal.

"I brought two pieces of news." Lecter said: "One is about Lie Xing. Pirate King Sauron has intervened in Lie Star's internal affairs, and plans to take the opportunity to support the mercenary revolution in the near future and overthrow the current mercenary king Yinlai.

The... tyranny of Co. Khakis? That seems to be the case.”

Opal's inner thoughts indeed started, and Lecter said again: "So we should go to Liexing for a trip. Now many forces are eyeing the mercenary country, and its ownership will determine the change of the entire interstellar."

Raymond said: "Why? I don't quite understand, Fierce Star has such a big effect?"

Rector said: "Yes, because Cartus made a private statement not long ago, and he opened up two battlefields for Alex and Baroque. The Great Cosmonautics Association and the Mercenary Country. The emperor hinted to Prime Minister Descartes

, regard the Glorious Plan as a trial between the two princes. Whoever takes control of these two institutions first, completes the Glorious Plan, and brings the Mercenary Country and the Cosmonautics Association under the Empire's control, will be qualified as the heir of the Lion Galaxy."

Opal immediately said: "This is so unfair!"

Lecter smiled.

Opal didn't know what to say at all and said in disbelief: "The fight between the two princes is going to involve the mercenary country?!"

Rector said: "This is the norm among the stars, and history has always been like this. The heir's trial cannot be placed in his own country. Of course, I do not agree with this solution, but the teacher cannot influence the emperor's decision-making.

We can only change the situation on Liexing as much as possible."

Raymond pondered for a moment, and then said: "Will they start a war in Liexing?"

Rector said: "There is a high possibility that it will. At the same time, the Republic will not sit back and watch the Rotman family plan, because Justin, the upstart who returned to the empire, represents Typhoon, and the new pope has chosen the Baroque side. If

The Baroque camp has been completely defeated, so Alex’s next target will definitely be to attack the Holy See and the Republic.”

Opal said, "Should we leave immediately?"

Rector said: "There is another trouble on the Golden Yao Star. After my investigation, I found that Alex imprisoned the chairman of the Astronautical Association."

Opal: "!!!"

Raymond frowned slightly, this actually partially overlapped with the information they had just received from the meeting in the association.

"So we have to divide our forces into two groups." Lecter said: "One group goes to the Fierce Star to help the Mercenary King defend his throne, and the other group goes to the Golden Star to rescue Chairman Douglas."

Raymond asked: "Does the Aerospace Association know about the chairman's imprisonment?"

Lecter shook his head slowly, looked into Raymond's eyes, and Opal said: "How could you not know?"

Rector said: "He went to negotiate with Queen Innie and asked to retain the independent status of the Cosmonautics Association, but Innie put him under house arrest. Perhaps this is true from the information I received. I need an assistant. Which one of you and

Shall I go for a walk?"

Opal said: "I'll go to Liexing. Raymond, you accompany the teacher to Jinyaoxing."

Raymond nodded and said, "Can you cope with Liexing's situation?"

Opal said: "It should be okay, teacher, look at it."

He took off the ring and placed it in front of Lecter. Lecter had noticed the ring a long time ago but never asked. He only picked it up now. The ruby ​​flickered with the lights on the ceiling of the tavern, casting a dense layer of light.

Halo, just like a solid body.

"Lord Phoenix." Lecter said: "The ancient gods are indeed on our side. This time the teacher is sure of victory. Opal, I think the best situation is for you to follow me to Jinyao Planet.

, Raymond goes to the burning star."

Opal frowned slightly and said, "But Raymond doesn't have a mecha..."

Rector said: "You can temporarily not participate in the war, or you can ask Inleko for a Photon 3700 operation. The sooner the matter on our side can be resolved, the sooner we can leave to support you. The situation in the imperial political field is far away.

It's more complicated than you think, and I need Opal's mental assistance."

Raymond thought for a moment and said, "That's okay. Kyle Lei might appear in Liexing."

Lecter said: "He will definitely appear in Liexing. He is the most important chess piece in this war. The former mercenary king wants to regain his kingdom."

Opal was a little worried about Liexing's current situation, and was afraid that Raymond wouldn't be able to handle it when he encountered Kyle. However, since Lecter insisted, she had no choice but to follow his assignment and temporarily separate from Raymond.

"You go and have a look." Rector said: "Tomorrow morning when the Cosmonautics Association opens its doors, we will officially set off after completing the mission report."

Opal had a lot to say to Rector, but since the two of them wanted to act together, there was still a lot of time ahead. The three of them separated temporarily that night, and Opal and Raymond walked around and found some food.

There was really nothing to do, so we went back to the second floor of the tavern together.

Rector leaned against the window, staring at the abyss of destiny in the distance. There was a small pot of Sphinx frozen milk coffee in front of him, and the flame of the candle danced and reflected on his face.

"Back again?" Rector said.

"Nowhere to go." Raymond muttered, and he and Opal sat in the booth. The three of them remained silent. Opal shuffled a deck of playing cards over and over in his hands, trying to think of a topic to start with about Kyle Ray.

, the clones and Raymond's thoughts.

After all, Rector is here, maybe he can give Raymond some advice.

"Teacher," Raymond said, "What are your wishes in life?"

Rector said: "When I was a slave, I dreamed of having my own small planet, growing plants on it, preparing some food, opening an aid station, and giving food to homeless people in the universe. Listen to their stories from the interstellar world.

Stories from all over the place.”

Opal said: "What now?"

Rector said: "Now... I don't have too many ideas. I want to be an adventurer and live with you."

Raymond said: "It was Nolan who rescued you from the slave planet?"

Rector nodded slowly and said, "I have always been grateful to him. He opened a door to a new world for me."

Opal turned over the playing cards and said, "I found that there is a big difference in the thinking of fantasy stars and humans."

Lecter hummed, took a sip of coffee, poured a cup for Opal and Raymond, and said, "Nolan told me that he needs to choose someone, someone who has suffered darkness and pain since childhood and vowed to break everything.

Although I hate to admit it, I have to say that Coraline is more in line with his conditions as heir."

"Why do you do this?" Raymond frowned and asked: "Can't ordinary people or nobles be star knights?"

"The struggle of the last man and the mission of Superman." Rector said: "This is too complicated to say. When I chose Coraline and Opal, I unconsciously followed the rules given to me by Nolan. Huo

Liu Si is a special case in a critical situation, and the Temple of the Stars has chosen four people - me, Legson, Coralin, and Opal."

"The four of us," Lecter said thoughtfully, "all have common characteristics."

"Have they all been slaves?" Opal asked, "Has Legson been one too?"

Rector said: "Legerson... It can be said that he is not trying hard, but he has also experienced a period of doubting himself and hating the rules of civilization."

"Let's put it this way, the Phantom Stars come from another universe. They follow a principle and hope to find the original person who was born in pain and hatred, breaking all universal morals and values. Selfishness, self-sufficiency, freedom. There was a person before the Light Era.

The philosopher said that after God dies, the transcendent will become the new master. What Nolan has been looking for is this transcendent."

Raymond said: "The last man...the last man refers to people like us? I have heard this too."

Opal said blankly: "Who has heard of it?"

Raymond said: "Kyle Ray, he mentioned that he once thought...Colorin would be the one to establish a new order of replicants and humans."

"Fortunately, he didn't." Rector said: "After meeting Opal, I realized Nolan's true belief. He wanted to find someone who would destroy everything and establish a new order."

Opal's ring vibrated slightly, and Phoenix's voice sounded, saying: "Lecter, the thoughts and behaviors of Vagla's life forms may not be suitable for this universe."

"Your Excellency, in these years." Rector seemed not surprised by Phoenix's words and said, "We are all looking for an effective method. Opal may be able to open up a new situation."
To be continued...