Starborn Zero II: Tales of the Dragonmen

ceremony in progress

From the procession of the royal family members, the attendees came to the emperor's throne in order to pay his respects and blessings.The first to come out was the crown prince and his wife.Rhine took Kleidrich's hand, as if he was already a partner, and walked towards the emperor calmly and generously.The two came to Rudolph and saluted him with their bodies.Rudolph smiled and nodded in return, showing no particular expression or attitude.

As teams of congratulators entered and exited in sequence, it was Samuel's turn.He looked nervously at Clause beside him.When he arrived on the planet last night, Krause greeted him as his fiancé, the first time the two had met.Although he was gentle and courteous throughout, and his conversational manner was generous and appropriate, it was clear to Samuel that he was playing a role.Outsiders couldn't see anything, but only Samuel could understand the indifference hidden in his words and deeds.

Is this his destiny for the rest of his life?Thinking of this, Samuel shuddered like being in a frozen lake.

At this moment, there was a light cough beside him, pulling Samuel back from his thoughts, before he noticed that it was time for him to appear.He immediately looked at Krause, he didn't show any expression, but politely asked him to go first.

Sure enough, he would not hold his hand.

Samuel walked out of the audience with his head down and walked towards the emperor's throne.Krause deliberately kept a subtle distance from him, not being rude but also allowing others to see that their relationship is not close at a glance.Obviously, his future partner was by his side, but Samuel seemed to be walking alone, unable to feel any company beside him.

The two staggered the distance of half a person, and came to the emperor one after the other.After the two saluted, Rudolph returned the salute to Samuel.After all, he is the head of another country.

"It is a great honor for His Majesty to come here in person today. I hope that you and Krause can live happily in the future and maintain the long-term friendly relationship between the two countries." Rudolph smiled.

Samuel tried to put on a natural smile.

Clause smiled faintly, "Father, don't worry. For the future of the empire, I will do everything I can to maintain my relationship with His Majesty."

His words were not loud enough to be heard only among the three of them.Samuel suddenly didn't know what expression to make on his face.

Krause glanced at him contemptuously, paying no heed to his feelings.After the ceremony, the two turned around, and Samuel suddenly noticed someone looking at them.He looked up, and Kledrich, who was standing next to Rhine in the front row of the royal family, was looking at the two of them.Samuel followed his gaze to Krause, and found that Krause was also looking at Kreedrich.Clause's expression was nothing special, but Samuel, who was an Omega, could vaguely detect the affection and reluctance in his eyes.

He suddenly realized that the people around him were not only unwilling to marry, but also wanted to belong.He and Rhine fell in love with the same person, and then, the person who lost the competition became his marriage partner.

Samuel's heart hit the ground like a body falling from a height.As an Omega, he also looks forward to winning the hearts of the two Alphas, one being cherished by two Alphas, and the other being the punishment for the loser.

His eyes were gradually covered with fog, and he couldn't see clearly the happy Omega in the distance.Samuel closed his eyes hard to press back the tears, bowed his head and walked quickly back to his position.He didn't dare to look at Krause again, for fear of seeing the disgust and indifference behind his cold gaze.

After the ceremony, the birthday celebration exercise officially began.The screen on the dome of the Wanxing Palace suddenly switched to the airspace of the capital of the empire.The eyes of the stars are being activated, and the silver-white mask covers the entire planet, like a fairy tale kingdom in a crystal ball.In the airspace, each fleet phalanx has already arrived at the predetermined position and is ready for the exercise.

The next moment, white lights flashed everywhere in the dark space, and huge explosions happened one after another throughout the entire territory, as if the world was ending.The guests were so shocked that their eyes widened, and some VIPs who came with their partners hugged their Omega to comfort them.Those explosion scenes are part of the exercise, and artificial targets are prepared in advance at predetermined positions as the attack target of the exercise fleet.

Seeing the reactions of the diplomatic dignitaries, Rhine raised the corners of his mouth slightly.This is one of the purposes of his arranging the exercise, in order to demonstrate the military strength of the empire, and to inform everyone of the fate of disobedience with vivid scenes.Kleedrich couldn't help turning his eyes to Samuel again. He had never seen such a scene when he grew up in a golden cage, and he was so frightened that he retreated to a corner of the wall.And Clause still stood where he was, not even looking at him, apparently not caring about him.

Kleedrich felt a little sad, and he really wanted to say something to Krause, since the facts can't be changed, it's better to try to accept it.But he knows that he has no position and is not qualified to say this now.He can only look forward to it silently in his heart, hoping that his happiness may be late but not absent.

In the sky, the Red Giant Star

As a command ship in a local battlefield, the Red Giant Star is directing the fleet to attack the simulated target.Jean stood in the command room, observing the situation of the entire battlefield through the holographic screen.After the order is issued, all warships surround the simulated target in accordance with the planned formation and concentrate their firepower to attack.However, one battleship remained in place and did not move as planned.

Signal soldiers are still in constant contact with the battleship.

"Neutron Star, this is the Red Giant Star, please reply if you receive it. Repeat, please reply immediately if you receive the contact!"

"What the hell is it doing?" Gene frowned at the departing battleship on the screen.Although it is a military exercise, all warships are live ammunition, and any abnormality cannot be underestimated.

Gene turned to the communication soldier, "Continue to contact. Put the communication sound into the command room, and I want to hear any movement from it."

The communication soldier immediately switched the communication to indoor playback, but could not hear any voice from the other party.Rodney looked at Gene.He knew the normal way to deal with the lost contact of the warship, but he didn't dare to imagine that scene.

"Prepare the main gun, and target the Neutron Star." Gene gave the order.

"Captain!" Rodney immediately looked at him and shouted loudly, "Maybe it's just a communication problem, or maybe the equipment is malfunctioning..."

"Maybe it is preparing to attack friendly forces!" Gene glared at him, and pressed him down with a louder voice, "This is a battlefield, not a training camp! Any action that violates orders is considered a hostile action!"

Rodney pursed his lips and said nothing.He then turned his head to look at the motionless warship, praying in his heart that it would reply immediately.He couldn't bear to see the tragedy of his comrades being attacked and killed by his own people during military exercises.

"Captain, the main gun is ready." The signalman turned his head and said loudly.

In the command room, everyone's eyes turned to Gene.

Gene clenched his fists and stared at the still unresponsive battleship on the holographic screen.

"Neutron Star, I am Captain Gene Schultz of the Red Giant Star. Our main guns have been aimed at your ship. Reply immediately after receiving the message, otherwise our ship will attack you in 1 minute. This is not a drill , repeat, this is not a drill!"

"Countdown 60 seconds." The communications soldier started the timer.

"Neutron Asterisk, please reply when you receive it, please use any available means to reply to the communication!" Gene's tone was very severe.

"40 seconds countdown!"

"NeutronStar, I order you to respond to the communication immediately! Now, immediately, respond to the communication!" Gene's roar filled the command room, and there were some broken sounds in his voice.Rodney couldn't bear to close his eyes.With the firepower of the Red Giant Star's main gun, the opponent might not even have iron slag left in one blow.

"Countdown to 20 seconds."

Mo suddenly stood up and stared blankly at Jin, "Jin, here they are..."

Gene froze for a moment, and the communication room fell silent at that moment.Then, a soft, regular, familiar sound came from the player.

tick, tick, tick

That is the sound of time.

A chill instantly hit Gene's whole body, and he still remembers this scene vividly.

"Mo!" Gene suddenly rushed to Mo's side, hugged him into his arms, and hugged him tightly.

"I don't allow you to take him away!" Gene yelled at the player in the command room like crazy, "Get out! If you dare to touch him, I will find you even if I break through this universe, and tear you into pieces piece by piece! "

Everyone in the command room was stupid there.The next moment Rodney seemed to understand something, he took out the laser pistol on his waist, and stared at the surrounding space in vain.

The most terrifying opponent in this world is the unknown existence.

The next 20 seconds seemed like a century to Gene.He hugged Mo tightly, like a child who is afraid of the dark bedroom. He clearly feels that something is coveting him, but he can't see or touch it.

When the main gun entered the final countdown to launch, a voice suddenly came from the communicator.

"Red Giant Star, this is Neutron Star, please reply if you receive it! Repeat, please reply if you receive it!"

Rodney was the first to react, looked at Gene who was holding Mo and didn't respond, and immediately gave the order decisively.

"Stop the main gun! Stop the main gun immediately!"

Communications continued to come from the Neutron Star, "Red Giant Star, why is the progress of the exercise accelerated? Our ship is still in a state of readiness. Please give the latest order! Request the latest order!"

Rodney signaled to the communications soldier to switch the communication back to the state of not letting go.

"Order the neutron star to immediately suspend operations, record all time information on the ship, and then return to the warship base. No one is allowed to leave the ship until the next order is given by the military department!"

At this time, Mo struggled back and forth in Jean's arms, and finally freed a hand with all his strength.He raised his head to look at Jean's face, and there were some tears in those handsome eyes with different colors.Mo stretched out his hand to wipe him distressedly, imitating Jin's usual tone.

"Gene doesn't cry, sweetie."

Gene gave a low hum, and hugged him tightly again and did not let go.

Seeing this, Rodney waved to Mo and gave Mo Mo a look, "Mo Mo, take the captain to the residential floor. I'll take command here."

Mo gave a hard hum, and touched Gene's head with one hand to comfort him, "Be good, Gene, come and eat jerky."

Then he pulled him and left the command room.