Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 302 Bronya: (☉☉)

"Finally! Finally! Finally, the day everyone has been waiting for has arrived!" The host's exciting opening remarks came over the radio. "Whether your world has day and night or not, good morning, good afternoon, good evening! I'm your favorite host, Jimi!"

"After several days of intense competition, the martial arts ceremony has now reached its final battle. Let's welcome challenger Luca to the stage!"

As Jimi spoke, the spotlights shone directly on the entrance where Luca was. Luca waved as he walked toward the ring in the center of the arena, and at the same time, Jimi's introduction of him began.

"Luca was born in a city called Beloborg on a planet called Yalilo VI. Hundreds of years ago, Yalilo VI was connected to the galaxy and was a pleasant resort in all four seasons. Unfortunately, hundreds of years ago, Yalilo VI was invaded by the Destruction Legion and suffered a star core crisis. In the end, the entire planet was covered by ice and snow and lost contact with the universe."

Now, with the help of the Star Train and the company, Yalilo VI has overcome the Star Core Crisis and reconnected with the universe, while Luca, carrying a mission from his homeland, has come to the Celestial Ship to announce the existence of their planet to the entire universe.

"That guy, Jimi..."

Xing shook her head below, offering no rebuttal. She knew perfectly well that the manuscript in Jimi's hands had been altered by the company. It was filled with distortions of the facts, but what could she do? The company was too powerful; Xingqiong Train simply couldn't compete with them in the realm of public opinion.

However, compared to the company taking half the credit for the Star Train in this way, Xing was more worried that Luca would react violently after hearing this revised version of history. Fortunately, Luca only clenched his fists after lowering his arms, and then reverted to the person the audience knew.

Xing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After introducing Luca, he went to Yanqing. It was still a very official introduction, in which Xing could already recite the achievements by heart.

After the introductions of the two players, the match began. Unlike the murderous confrontation with Potio earlier, Luca only felt respect for his opponent from Yan Qing.

Yanqing stepped forward with her sword and swung it at Luca. Then, the flying swords floating behind Yanqing also started to move.

After observing the flight path of the flying swords from left to right, Luca began to sway from side to side, each sway meaning a flying sword would miss its target.

Finally, Luca's mechanical arm collided with the sword in Yanqing's hand, and with a crisp sword ring, dazzling sparks burst from Luca's mechanical arm.

After a few seconds of confrontation, Luca took the initiative to retreat and leave Yanqing's attack range. After confirming that he was safe, Luca glanced at his mechanical arm with lingering fear, on which was a shocking sword mark.

If Luca hadn't reacted quickly, his newly installed robotic arm would probably have been sliced ​​off in a second or two.

However, he won't give up easily!

Recalling Schwarz's entrustment on the field and Li Sushang's courtesy to Luca, he realized that he could not fall here.

Luca then stepped forward and dodged Yanqing's flying sword attack once again. He then gripped his mechanical arm and unleashed a full-force strike at Yanqing. Yanqing's pupils constricted, and he immediately held the sword horizontally in front of his chest to block the attack.

Then he saw the sword mark on Luca's mechanical arm. After stabilizing himself, Yanqing smiled knowingly, stuck his sword into the ground, clenched his fists, and assumed a fighting stance. The meaning of this was self-evident.

Luca was stunned for a second, then a smile appeared on his lips, and the two began their physical duel.

Both sides exchanged punches, leaving their own marks on each other. Unfortunately, Luca was facing Yan Qing. Even though Yan Qing was still young, the physical abilities of the Xianzhou people were not something that ordinary people could easily fake.

Although the two were not far apart in terms of fighting skills, the difference in physical fitness was too great. Luca's stamina was almost exhausted in less than five rounds.

No matter how much Luca persisted, his defeat could not be changed. In the end, Luca was completely exhausted. After throwing his last punch, he lost his balance and fell forward. If Yanqing hadn't reacted quickly and caught him, Luca would probably have been lying face down on the ground.

However, this also meant that Luca lost, but he wasn't sad; on the contrary, he was quite happy. His exhilarating battle with Yan Qing had given him satisfaction, and it also gave him a goal to pursue.

Amid cheers from the audience, Yanqing helped Luca up and they both raised their right hands, thus concluding the Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony.

The day afterward, Luca and the others were also summoned by Jingyuan. Just as Hoshino and the others had guessed, it was Jingyuan who had fought against Igor back then. At the same time, the two had also formed a deep friendship during the martial arts ceremony.

The two drank and talked freely, and Jingyuan understood Igor's situation and his wishes after Igor's speech after winning the game.

However, Luofu was going through the Fengrao War at that time. Although Jingyuan wanted to lend a helping hand, Luofu's military strength did not allow it.

After Jingyuan told Igor the truth with a face full of apology, Igor fell silent. Jingyuan didn't know what Igor was thinking at that time, but Igor did not blame Jingyuan. Instead, he comforted Jingyuan and told him that he was going home.

Jing Yuan was puzzled. Igor hadn't gotten the help he wanted, so why was he going home? Wasn't that giving up halfway?

“Jingyuan, you don’t understand. During the time I was away fighting across the entire galaxy, my homeland was constantly being invaded. At first, I naively thought that as long as I could make a name for myself in the galaxy, I could get help from others. But what I got in return were petty people who tried to make a fortune off me and my homeland!”

"Now I'm tired, and it's time to go back and do something for my hometown. Jingyuan, I don't blame you. I know you have your difficulties, and I understand. Let's make a promise: when my hometown is liberated, we'll gather together for a drink! But speaking of which, how long can you Immortal Boat people live? And how long will this war last?"

"The War of Abundance will probably continue for several hundred more years! We, the Immortal Ship people, as long-lived beings, can naturally hold out until then, but..."

"Several hundred years? It seems I'll have to work hard to live for several more hundred years! Jingyuan, until we meet again!"

"Then he left and boarded a ship to return to his hometown." Jing Yuan showed a nostalgic expression. "The war of abundance ended earlier than I expected, but it was a turbulent time, and by the time I had a moment of peace, it was after I had become a general."

As agreed, I then sent the invitation using the coordinates he provided, and the reply I received confirmed that the other party had not received it.

————————————The dividing line of memories————————————

"General, the other side hasn't replied to us. Are the coordinates you provided accurate?" asked the Yunqi soldier in charge of communications.

“Of course, these coordinates were provided by my friend and they can’t be wrong,” Jing Yuan replied.

"Could it be that their civilization has already... After all, you also said that four hundred years ago their planet was being invaded by the Destroyer Legion, and with the technology of your friend's homeland, it would be difficult for them to drive the Destroyer Legion out on their own?"

"Let's leave it at that." Jing Yuan sighed, looking slightly tired, and dismissed the other person.

With this, Jingyuan's memories came to a complete end, and Luca and the others learned the whole truth. Jingyuan couldn't help but sigh at the irony of fate, never expecting that Igor's homeland had survived. Despite numerous twists and turns, with the help of the Star Train, they finally reconnected with the universe. Now it was time for him, the one who had broken his promise, to offer compensation.

A few days later, in the plaza of the upper district of Belberg, Yu Kong, as the messenger of the celestial ship, appeared beside the Great Guardian Bronya Rand.

"By the witness of the Eternal Winter Monument, I, Bronya Rand, the High Warden, declare: The Fairyship Rofu-Belloberg Reciprocal Trade Agreement is now in effect!"

"I've heard the story of Belleburg, where the people, even in their most desperate moments, held fast to their will to survive, defying fate until dawn," Yu Kong said, stepping forward. "Until I personally set foot on this heroic land, feeling the still-burning snow and ice scorching my skin like fire..."

Only then did I realize how profound this will to protect is, and how great the people struggling on this land are. From this day forward, the Immortal Boat Luofu will fight alongside you until the cold wave turns to spring breeze and the frozen soil to fertile fields.

Outside the museum, the crowd cheered and made a great fuss. Inside the museum, Jing Yuan stood in front of the photograph he had given him, which was hanging on the wall, and sighed deeply.

"Old friend, you once said you longed for the life of an immortal. Because we live long enough, we have more time to grow, to make up for our mistakes, and to change the future. You were wrong, Igor. [It's always the next punch that matters]. For our world, it's always the future that matters."

Humans are not born into this world from nothing; each of us comes from the world before our birth. Humanity is interconnected like a giant tree, constantly growing and multiplying. People shape history, history has already produced heroes who inspire the future, and the future will give birth to entirely new people.

Old friend, your cry has been answered. Luca is that answer. He is not only a child, but also as ancient as your civilization; he is the embodiment of Arilo VI.

Jing Yuan chuckled softly, "...I should have expected it. A civilization that can give birth to you cannot be easily destroyed."

On the arena, which was converted from an arms foundry, a blond guard officer awaited the arrival of his opponent.

“Mr. Jepard, are you ready? I’ve come to reclaim your victory.”

Jepard turned to look at the red-haired man behind him, a relieved smile spreading across his face.

Meanwhile, inside the Hyperion, Mei was carefully observing Kiana's every move.

Kiana's been acting strange these past few days. She's often lost in thought, and sometimes seems anxious and insecure. She was also distracted at the tea party. Most importantly, Kiana's appetite has decreased these past few days; she's even eating less than the others!

The captain was also worried about Kiana's condition, but in the past few days, Kiana seemed to be deliberately avoiding the captain, making excuses to leave whenever she saw him.

Ultimately, the captain had no choice but to ask Mei and Bronya for help, hoping they could investigate what had happened to Kiana these past few days.

After observing for the past two days, Mei noticed that Kiana and Alicia were meeting more often, so Mei approached Alicia, but Alicia chose to remain silent about Kiana's situation.

But it wasn't without its gains; Mei still managed to get a name from Alicia.

Otto, Kiana has been unusually increasing the number of times she meets with him these past few days. Ostensibly, it's to check on the captain's physical data, but she's actually spending half a day there each time, and each time she deliberately chooses to meet shortly after the captain finishes her physical examination.

How suspicious! Although Mei didn't want to speculate like this, Kiana's unusual behavior these past few days and her frequent contact with Otto made Mei wonder if the two of them were up to some bad plan again.

So when Kiana said she had something to do and had to leave, Mei and Bronya quickly prepared to follow her. The two of them quietly followed Kiana without her noticing at all.

Given their clumsy tracking skills, Kiana should have noticed them immediately, but she didn't. Clearly, Kiana's attention was completely elsewhere, to the point that she didn't even realize two people were following her.

After seeing Kiana enter Otto's laboratory, Mei and Bronya exchanged a glance, then quietly went to the laboratory door. Using a makeshift eavesdropping device that Bronya had created, the two began to listen to the conversation inside. However, perhaps because Otto had installed anti-eavesdropping features on the door, the conversation sounded intermittent.

"Miss Kiana, you've arrived quite early this time."

"I had no choice; it seems Mei and the others have discovered something these past few days... I was afraid I'd have to come soon..."

"Is it really necessary to come at this time? Is the captain... alright? Won't... be discovered?"

"Don't worry, I've been hiding from him these past few days and I definitely won't be discovered."

"To be honest... I don't think so... it's better to just tell everyone directly..."

"Can…"

"That's enough, this is the last time. Take it off... and... lie down."

What are you taking off? And where are you lying?

And why does Kiana make such shameless noises? (This is just a fantasy.)

Mei and Bronya felt their brains trembling, realizing that the two people in the laboratory might be doing something shady. Mei, whose mind went blank, instantly drew her weapon and broke down the door.

Bronya, who was still trying to stop Mei, barely managed to extend her right hand. What came into view was Kiana, who had taken off her coat, lying on the bed with her shirt up, revealing her stomach as Otto examined her.

If Bronya wasn't mistaken, the device Otto was using was for detecting pregnancy-related issues. A thought flashed through Bronya's mind, and at the same time, a terrifying suspicion arose in her head.

Could it be...?! (=?Д?=)