Chapter 130 Rekindled Passion

The ring-shaped megastructure is orbiting the star.

This giant building, which is similar to Ringworld, but has completely different actual functions, has produced an effect.

The naked eye cannot see what is happening in this space, but in fact, in the observation stations of various civilizations, this galaxy has disappeared from the star maps.

It's like the entire galaxy is obscured by a huge curtain, and no signal can be received.

This is the effect of the giant structures built here by these "Ancient Far Walkers":

【Arena (Flying Light Interrupter)】

[Introduction: In the interstellar age, super-light speed has become an indispensable part of life, but because of this, various behaviors of escaping from battles abound. Doesn’t anyone want to have a duel between men?

?Based on such considerations, a building used to completely block super-light navigation came into being. Unlike the super-light suppressor, this thing does not distinguish between friend and foe, and it is more complete. People inside can't get out, and people outside can't get out.

No one can come in]

According to their ancient ritual traditions, this kind of battle between alternation of names should be held in this place.

Of course, in addition to the ritual requirements, this is also a trap.

Now the "Farstrider" fleet only has a few small ships used for sentry, and the rest of the main fleet has been towed in the pulsar galaxy and the "Infinite Lighthouse" galaxy.

In this place where the "super-light speed interrupter" is built, it is definitely impossible for the fleets used by the "Far Travelers" to "change homes" to leave here in a short period of time.

When all the existing super-light speed means fail, they can try to fly to other galaxies at sub-light speed, but this is not as good as just waiting here for the effectiveness of the giant structure to end, or completely destroying the giant structure.

However, megastructures are not as fragile as ordinary buildings. Even if a star-level modular structure is exploded, it will take a long time to explode, and megastructures will not completely fail just because of a small injury.

In order to make this "super light speed interrupter" ineffective, at least more than 50% of its area must be destroyed, and this period of time is enough for the "Ancient Far Walkers" to deal with their enemies, and then wait for this group to be trapped.

Trapped guy.

"——Commander! The space-time structure in this area is unprecedentedly stable! Even if our jump engine is overloaded, it cannot tear apart the space-time structure here!"

"Our hyperspace engine cannot detect the entrance to hyperspace! We cannot leave this galaxy using this most basic method!"

"..."

A large number of similar reports were passed to the fleet commander of this "Decisive Fleet", and without exception they all explained the fact that they were temporarily trapped here.

And this old commander who had made great contributions to the "Far Traveler" also understood that this time they had really "come to the end."

The "source of knowledge" on the home planet is basically undefended, and most of the "far traveler" people gather there.

Their territory that no one can shake will soon become the territory of others. When they leave this galaxy, what awaits them will be a new empire.

There is no need to expect those weak vassal civilizations to be of any use at this time. Their ancient compatriots have technologies that are similar to or even superior to them.

Perhaps at this time, those "former vassals" had already defected to the current empire, or maybe they had become independent.

And they are obviously enemies of this new empire. After leaving here, they will face the embarrassing situation of not being able to even perform daily maintenance on the fleet.

Perhaps in the future, they will face endless pursuits and a difficult life of drifting in space. This is undoubtedly a very difficult thing to accept for the "far travelers" who were once indulged in pleasure.

"but……"

The old commander looked towards the universe outside the porthole window, appreciating this place with a viewing attitude for the first time in a long time.

The scenery here is not that good, with only one glowing star and a functioning ring-shaped giant structure. Compared with those galaxies known as "natural wonders of the universe", this place has nothing but giant structures.

"...But how long has it been since we did this?" The old commander raised his hand that had been transformed into a prosthetic body, and slowly covered his eyes.

He recalled that when he was young, when his natural lifespan was still very small and he had not taken cell vitalizers to extend his lifespan, he had also been curious about the stars and the sea.

In order to have more contact with the sea of ​​​​stars, he has been an adventurer, an explorer, and many freelancers who are more suitable for staying in space.

He once ventured into ancient ruins with a few alien explorers incognito, and also took up arms with strangers to fight against space pirates.

The docile space whale once played with him in the sea of ​​clouds of the gas giant planet, and the wreckage of the weathered spacecraft once slept in a black hole under his guidance.

That was his happiest time. He found the universe so interesting like never before. He wanted to drift in the sea of ​​stars all his life, and even if he died, he would die in the universe.

But the recruitment order from his home planet came down, and because of his rich space experience, he was forcibly recruited to become a member of the Space Force.

Although he was no longer so free, he still worked hard in the army with his enthusiasm for civilization.

He had imagined countless times that he was wrapped in horse leather in an epic space battle, and he had also imagined that he could infiltrate the enemy alone and deliver key information to his home planet as an unknown hero.

He thought he would become a soldier, die for his country, or return home with glory.

But these fantasies and hopes ultimately failed to come true for him.

He was appreciated by a big shot in the Space Force and was trained as a key talent, receiving the most comprehensive education and the strictest protection.

None of them really need to go to the battlefield. All the battleships are equipped with robots and fleet combat AI, and he is only controlling these fleets as a "behind-the-scenes operator".

What made him famous was just a simulated battle in a virtual world. After that, he took a high position as the new fleet commander.

His leader also helped him to this position and returned to his home planet to indulge in pleasure. Only then did he realize that their entire civilization had actually fallen into entertainment.

And he himself was restricted to the position of "fleet commander", and he also fell with civilization over a long period of time.

He once thought that even this was not bad, and he could use the virtual world to complete his idea of ​​"exploring the universe" in his free time.

But after walking through the long night, he always felt that something was missing, something was missing. His subconscious thought that this was not the life he wanted, but "entertaining himself to death" infected him like a virus and made him unable to extricate himself.

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But now, in this place where the speed of light is limited, his old but still strong body is burning with passion for a long time.

This is an excellent epic venue. In the background is the "Infinite Lighthouse" with great historical significance. The two parties in the epic are "far travelers" who come from the same lineage but have taken different paths.

It seems that the ancient feud should be ended here, and his original mission has long been burned out in the boiling blood.

Now he is not a "fleet commander", but a "soldier", fighting for an ideal that has long been forgotten.

His prosthetic organs should keep him calm all the time, but at this time, his body has surpassed the limitations of mechanical functions, allowing the forgotten passion to rekindle.

"——If the 'end' is here, then let us end this last scene with a duel between warriors!"

The commander's voice, which had always been sullen, actually seemed extremely young at this moment, full of passionate vitality.

His words were transmitted to everyone in the fleet along with the signal. These young people who had to fight in person because of the robot riot looked at each other in confusion, wondering what their commander had gone crazy.

But then, an ancient record appeared in their auxiliary memory chip.

It was a series of scenes from a long time ago. They saw a species very similar to themselves, living a primitive life of eating hair and drinking blood.

Although simple, it seems to be the most important link in the entire civilization process.

The battles between tribes did not lead to large-scale wars. They seemed to vaguely feel that this was a kind of "internal friction."

Therefore, they originally adopted a less bloody method to solve this problem.

The leader of the tribes will duel, and the loser will be merged.

This ancient custom was forgotten long after they ascended to heaven, but it has never disappeared, but is deeply hidden in their blood genes.

Now they understood that their commander's behavior was imitating this ritual, and their enemies seemed to be doing the same.

Some people want to suggest that their commander does not need to do this, because their fleet is large enough to drown these old warships here.

But this "warrior" who has regained his passion asked everyone to prepare to watch the battle and never allow them to interfere with their battle. Regardless of life or death, this will be a glorious showdown.

The Titan flagship of the "Farstrider" fleet commander began to send signals to the ancient warships in the galaxy, and those ancient warships also responded after a period of silence.

"——Unexpectedly, I just wanted to see their crazy ugliness, but it seems that these degenerates are not all just losers."

The people speaking in the ancient battleship are the few "ancient far travelers" who chose to stay here. Their thinking networks and memories are backed up. Even if the individuals here are destroyed, they will not really die.

And their reason for staying here is also very simple. In addition to wanting to have a real "glorious decisive battle", they also want to see what decisions these ancient enemies will make when they fall into the trap.

"But I didn't expect that...the luxurious life has not corrupted everything about them. There are still people among them who are worthy of accompanying them."

"So do we still need to think about the answer? The 'Glorious Showdown' that we originally had no hope for has participants again, and we cannot let go."

So during the signal exchange, a small spacecraft broke away from the ancient battleship and flew into the open space of the galaxy.

The commander of the "Farstrider" fleet also personally arrived at the battlefield in a small spaceship.

This is a small, single-piloted spacecraft, smaller than the smallest frigate in the galaxy. They are more often used as "unmanned cannon fodder".

But at this time, the two duelists each took such a spaceship and approached the place they chose for the decisive battle.

At this moment, they are all warriors born for this battle. There is no greeting session or any start signal. The battle starts when they enter the effective range of each other.
Chapter completed!