Chapter 0010: Radiation

In the past, I never dreamed that I would arrive at the oasis in such circumstances, and moreover, aboard the Green Ark. I am filled with confusion about my future fate. The words starry sky, extraterrestrial, immigration, and universe come rushing in one after another. Many people toil their entire lives precisely to escape from the soil ring planet, right? However, to associate with space pirates and advance over corpses is not what I desire, absolutely not!

Buzz, buzz, buzz ... ...

Lin Xisuo thought to himself: "There is nothing wrong with hostility, but one must recognize whether one has the means to back it up. A meaningless sacrifice is not worth it; it is better to preserve one's life until the opportunity to eliminate the enemy arises. If one cannot destroy the Red Storm in one fell swoop, then it is best not to show hostility, for the other side consists of genuine desperados"

The shock of the burly youth was merely the first case, followed closely by the second case, the third case, and so on, continuously unfolding in the cabin.

An hour later, Lin Xisuo felt his legs heavy as if filled with lead. The gravity of SK937 is greater than that of the Earth Ring Star, and his internal organs were also affected, causing his body to dehydrate rapidly

Find a piece of canvas to wrap some food, try to collect water pouches, and as usual, prepare well for the journey ahead

Lin Xisuo glanced over and did not feel surprised, saying: "That is a red dwarf star, the most numerous type of star in the galaxy. Due to its low gravitational pull, surrounding planets usually face the red dwarf with one side. This means that one side is always in daylight while the other side is always in darkness. Red dwarfs typically have lifespans of up to several tens of billions of years and are relatively gentle in nature. I have heard that many factories in the First Galaxy are built near red dwarf stars; I truly wish to see them in my lifetime"

A light screen popped up on the desktop, and it took a full five minutes to complete the terrain map demonstration. Lin Xisuo frowned slightly; the image switched too quickly, and there were several areas that he could not see clearly

"Stop dawdling at https://mhetushu.com.com, hurry and board the spaceship. The countdown will begin in three minutes," shouted the star pirate from a distance.

The food has become hard, and the water has frozen. How far SK937 is remains unknown to anyone

Farewell, hometown. Farewell, Earth Ring Star, perhaps I will never return. Fragrant mushrooms have been planted on the graves of my mother and father; it should be the spore dispersal period recently, right? They must be emitting a strong fragrance, very strong, very strong...

"What? Three minutes, just kidding." The young men regained some strength, and emboldened by their numbers, they gathered together to resist and challenge.

Ah! The square immediately became chaotic, as large crowds of people frantically rushed towards the escape pods, no longer daring to test the limits of the space pirates.

The hometown is receding, and Lin Xisuo finds it hard to believe. Just over ten days ago, he was still bustling about in Sunken Ship Village, formulating grand development plans, hoping to traverse the vast desert and secure a bright future. Yet now, what is before him? He has unexpectedly flown out of the Earth Ring Star and entered the mysterious starry sky, feeling an indescribable sensation in his heart

Severe hypoxia can indeed lead to shock, and Lin Xisuo felt the temperature in the chamber dropping. He saw more and more "fellow villagers" losing consciousness, a trace of sadness flashing in his eyes

Lin Xisuo made every effort to find a secluded place to study the flame shrubs as quickly as possible. If their branches were conducive to purifying radiation, he would not mind wrapping his body like a mummy

The vast majority of the youth, having been excessively frightened, have not closed their eyes for dozens of hours. After the bloody massacre, everyone bears some injuries, with some even severely wounded. In such an environment, losing consciousness signifies death, indicating an inability to awaken. It is feared that before reaching the destination, half of the personnel will be eliminated.

After the escape pod ascended, terrifying noises occasionally echoed through the cabin, as if it were about to disintegrate at any moment

The branches were remarkably resilient, yet they were insignificant in the face of a sharp dagger. After a while, I managed to gather a bundle of branches and headed towards the area with higher radiation intensity, observing carefully, my expression suddenly changed.

The boy exclaimed with wide eyes: "How interesting, from this angle I can see three planets. Why is the star's size so small? Why is its brightness so weak?"

The plants here are almost entirely red; if one does not pay close attention, they may even blend in with the surrounding rocks. The hatch rotated open, and a scorching heat wave rushed in instantly. The gravity is greater than that of the soil ring planet, making the body feel heavy

Quietly observing the surrounding crowd, the differences in physical condition and adaptability are immediately apparent. The strongest individuals can stabilize their breathing, while the weakest are sweating profusely, their faces pale, and any movement causes unnecessary tension, displaying a degree of nervousness

At this moment, the "iron can" has already become a giant can filled with living people, and the star pirate ship has deployed a beam of light, as thick as an arm, to capture the escape pod. In fact, it is difficult for the escape pod to ascend beyond the atmosphere relying solely on its own propulsion system, which is why it needs to be towed.

Twenty days later, a voice exclaimed: "Look, we have arrived at a new star system, and the escape pod is decelerating"

Lin Xisuo's palms were clammy with cold sweat, and his spine felt numb. As he broke free from the atmosphere, he was shaken to the point of dizziness. Before long, his body began to feel weightless. Surrounding him were exclamations: "Oh my God, is this what weightlessness feels like?"

The survivors emerged from the cabin, and thirty to forty space pirates moved out a long table, shouting loudly: "In a moment, you will memorize the map. You must reach the designated location within ten days. Each person will wear an electronic bomb starting from here. If you fail to make it in time or go to unlock it, you will go 'bang' and become a bloody mess. By the way, m.hetushu.com, it is best not to gather together, as the more people there are, the greater the danger attracted. Get moving, don't act like a bunch of women." By the way, m.hetushu.com, it is best not to gather together, as the more people there are, the greater the danger attracted. Get moving, don't act like a bunch of women.

"Wow, you really know a lot." The boy praised enviously

There are many factors to consider in interstellar travel. The temperature variations in outer space are extreme; some areas approach absolute zero, while temperatures around stars can be exceedingly high. Without delving into unique phenomena such as black holes and nebulae, from the perspective of humanity itself, it is essential to maintain temperature, respiration, and atmospheric pressure within normal ranges. Once these limits are exceeded, the consequences could be unimaginable

Driven by fear, many teenagers rushed out; the road ahead is exceedingly long, and setting off a moment earlier brings a bit more hope

At this moment, Lin Xisuo drew a ceramic dagger from his bosom. Whether facing star pirates or engaging in combat in the warehouse, he had never revealed this weapon. Perhaps due to a constant lack of security, he had developed the habit of keeping one or two cards up his sleeve.

Dozens of arcs of electricity fell into the crowd, and several youths were instantly thrown away; this is the price of resistance

Lin Xisuo tried to regulate his breathing and recalled the knowledge he had learned, suddenly realizing the truth. Generally speaking, escape pods have a personnel limit, and exceeding this number can cause the life support system to become overloaded

Gas was rapidly expelled from the bulkhead to provide breathing; apart from the flickering indicator lights emitting a faint glow, the surroundings were engulfed in darkness. Lin Xisuo felt a heavy head and light feet, acutely aware of his heart pounding wildly.

The boy who survived in the cabin hurriedly gathered food, urgently packed it, and kept it close to him. Before long, the spaceship entered a crimson planet, as if the celestial body had been soaked in blood, eerie and sinister

Hastily rushing forward, Lin Xi occasionally tugged at a strand of hair to test the situation. Remarkably, it was discovered that the area near the flame-shaped shrubs was relatively safe. Without hesitation, they moved closer, hoping to endure for a longer period within the next ten days

Suddenly, a faint light swept in, and Lin Xisuo couldn't help but look over. Outside the window, a tawny celestial body was shrinking, with a faint planetary ring encircling its equator, captivating her for a moment.

The atmosphere of SK937 is exceptionally thin, and there was no sensation of turbulence even upon landing. The spacecraft is docked in a northwest-oriented canyon, where a murky river flows through, accompanied by flame-shaped shrubs sparsely distributed near the river.

Lin Xisuo looked solemnly around. The rift valley emitted a faint glow, which, although similar to the light of the red dwarf star, had subtle differences. His skin was rapidly becoming dry. He plucked a few strands of hair for a closer examination and found that the surface of the hair quickly lost its luster, turning a burnt yellow after half a minute.

Do not expect the star pirates to solve the issues of food and accommodation; even the numbered planets are likely inferior to the Soil Ring Planet. Now is an excellent opportunity to obtain supplies; if everyone takes a little, the food in the square will soon be cleared out, leading to many people going hungry for a while.

Generally speaking, arriving at a planet with a harsh environment requires passing through a decompression chamber, a disinfection chamber, and an adjustment chamber. However, it is impossible to expect mercy from space pirates; the brutal elimination rule dictates that those who cannot adapt will perish

The boy by the window is one of the earlier members to adapt to the environment. Since some of the youths have permanently "fallen asleep," it has indeed saved some oxygen, and brief exchanges pose no problem

As night fell, a gentle evening breeze swept through, and tens of thousands of youths gathered in the square, perhaps even more than that. Lin Xisuo did not count them, only knowing that there were many, many, while the number of corpses left in the buildings was even greater

"Damn space pirates, treating human lives like mere grass for dog tails," Lin Xisuo thought to himself, while trying to maintain steady breathing, gripping the cabin wall tightly with his left hand. Beside him, a burly youth was gasping for air as if suffering from asthma, and then his eyes rolled back as he instantly fainted.

Do not place your hopes on the star thieves; the map is only demonstrated once, and whether you remember it or not is of no concern to them. Everyone's ankles are secured with electronic locks. If you do not arrive at the designated location within the stipulated time, you will certainly meet a rather gruesome end

It is merely a matter of fortunate knowledge; there are countless celestial bodies in the universe, which is why humanity likes to refer to it as the sea of stars. Let us quickly prepare our belongings, for judging by the actions of the star pirates, this place is likely fraught with danger

Lin Xisuo recognized the imminent danger and hurriedly wrapped his clothes around his head. This action, of course, could not prevent radiation, but served as a psychological comfort, perhaps better than nothing at all

Sigh! The survival of the fittest is merely the appetizer; the main course is yet to come. Lin Xisuo thought to himself while quickly taking action. This outdated escape pod always made one feel somewhat uneasy, so after careful observation and consideration, he chose a relatively sturdy metal canister.

Half an hour later, the escape pod's speed continued to increase, with starlight rushing in one after another, only to flash by in an instant. For some reason, I felt a tightness in my chest, and it took a long time to catch my breath. This was still after genetic fine-tuning; others were in even worse condition.

A few hours later, Lin Xisuo was astonished to find that he had basically adapted to the harsh environment, and it was no problem for him to doze off while leaning against the cabin wall

In a daze, more than ten days passed just like that. The cabin temperature was maintained at minus three degrees, as if one had stepped into a gigantic refrigeration unit. The living would strip the clothes off the dead and drape them over themselves for warmth

"Ten, nine, eight, seven... ignition." A violent tremor surged beneath my feet, and the meat canister ascended into the sky

This is bad, the radiation intensity is severely exceeded, there must be many radioactive elements in this rift. Fresh water is needed, a large amount of fresh water, and it would be best to obtain some soap