Chapter 1
The scheming general ended the call, swirling the wine on his tongue, and casually said to Lord: "The Marshal called, asking me to strategically compromise and return to Vorto first"
a person of great influence and prominence
Lord was a bit confused, not knowing why the general was bringing up such trivial matters at this critical moment, but still answered in a formal manner: "My father runs a medical institution, my mother teaches at Ulan College, and I have an older brother and a younger sister at home"
Lin Jingshu is the younger sister of the General and married a man named Geden, who has the most promising future among the seven major star systems of the Alliance, one year ago
The remaining commanders and soldiers are all young masters from Ulan Academy, each with a complex web of family ties and connections behind them, weaving a net that firmly binds their loyalty, ensuring that the Silver Fortress is as solid as a rock
At this moment, this "famous flower" had tears in her eyes and a smile on her face, as if her picturesque features were coated with the light of human civilization. Looking at Gerdon on stage, who was choked with emotion and unable to speak, she thought to herself: "I want you to pay with your life"
What does your family do, do you have any siblings
The camera swiftly swept over a woman nearby; she wore a black dress, had no makeup, and her skin was pale. Apart from her strikingly defined eyebrows and eyes, her face was almost devoid of color, yet she possessed a beauty that was almost breathtaking.
He took off his gloves and tossed them aside: "Disarm."
However, the bodyguard Lord stood quietly by, and there was no hint of anything on the general's face
Lord was taken aback
On April 6, 270 of the New Star Calendar, the Jingyuan ship was attacked by a group of interstellar pirates hidden in the vicinity of the Heart of Rose, resulting in the assassination of General Lin Jingheng and the destruction of the ship with all hands lost
"Well, he is indeed quite a character. There are no other issues, but just listening to him speak gives me goosebumps; his tone makes it sound like people who don't know us would think I have an affair with my brother-in-law." Lin Jingheng chuckled, raised his hand to turn off the screen, and downed the drink in his cup, "It's too cheesy"
She is truly beautiful—everyone who sees her cannot help but express their admiration—yet she is utterly heartless and indifferent
Unarmed starships are prohibited from installing jump drives. According to standard procedures, the Jingyuan must pass through six checkpoints and will take thirteen days to travel from the Silver Fortress back to the capital star, Vorto
Lin Jingheng defiantly disobeyed orders
The grand funeral was held in Woto, where General Lin was represented by a suit he had never worn before, and was invited into the Martyrs' Cemetery of Woto. The tickets for the event skyrocketed in price, and General Lin, due to his extraordinarily expensive death, was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, making his death a means of achieving fame.
News returned to Capital Star, causing an uproar in public opinion. The Silver Ten Guards revolted, and the Silver Fortress was rendered completely paralyzed. The Marshal, having lost a beloved general, furiously slammed his resignation letter onto the round table of the Alliance Council. Meanwhile, as if the roof had leaked just as the rain began to fall, a pirate group that had been thoroughly expelled from the eight major star systems of the Alliance by General Lin ten years ago somehow caught wind of the situation and made a comeback, suddenly attacking the civilian shipping lanes of the Sixth Star System. The chaotic military response was severely delayed, resulting in a significant number of civilian casualties. As if the roof had leaked just as the rain began to fall, a pirate group that had been thoroughly expelled from the eight major star systems of the Alliance by General Lin ten years ago somehow caught wind of the situation and made a comeback, suddenly attacking the civilian shipping lanes of the Sixth Star System. The chaotic military response was severely delayed, resulting in a significant number of civilian casualties
On the fourth day, the Jingyuan spacecraft encountered an unexpected asteroid shower near the vicinity of the Xima star. The starship intended to temporarily evade the situation, but the Fourth Satellite of the Capital Star regarded Lin Jingheng as the number one threat. As the Jingyuan had not arrived as originally scheduled, the Fourth Satellite became increasingly alarmed, issuing twelve level-one alerts within a single day, ordering the Jingyuan not to delay.
At the end of March, the Silver Fortress was completely blockaded, with 500 super-dimensional heavy mechs forming a mechanical army stationed outside the artificial atmosphere. The elites inside the Silver Fortress had their cannons aimed at their own comrades, and neither side was willing to back down. By the night of the 26th, the tense standoff had lasted nearly 48 hours.
The next day, the front page headline of the Wotu Daily boldly proclaimed an enraged shout from afar—"Lin Jingheng, are you planning to rebel?"
Surrounded by guards, Lady Gerdon remained silent, her gaze vacant, as if she were a finely crafted doll
The Galactic Alliance has urgently issued a summons, ordering General Lin Jingheng of the Silver Fortress to immediately return to the capital star Vorto for questioning
Secretary General Gerdon approached, and Lin Jingshu, like a dodder flower, intertwined her arm with her husband's, gracefully accepting his care. She allowed him to place a black veil hat on her head, then quietly settled into her seat, naturally revealing a gaze of admiration and dependence as she listened to Gerdon deliver a poignant performance on stage, occasionally taking out a silk handkerchief to symbolically dab at the corners of her eyes.
Lin Jingheng smiled faintly
The newly appointed Secretary-General Gerdon is standing at the entrance of the Capitol Star National Assembly, delivering a brief speech surrounded by a circle of reporters: "General Lin and I are classmates, friends, and even family. I swear by my career, my character, and everything I have that General Lin's loyalty to Watto is beyond doubt. He will absolutely not betray Watto, nor will he ever betray the Alliance. Any doubts regarding his loyalty are malicious slanders"
A part of the elite forces that once pursued interstellar pirates alongside General Lin is known as the "Silver Ten Guards," comprising approximately one-tenth of the garrison stationed at the fortress. The Silver Ten Guards, like their commander, are notoriously infamous, being a group of universally recognized rogues who frequently create scandals to entertain the public. Some say that their battles against the interstellar pirates in the past were merely a case of "fighting fire with fire." The Silver Ten Guards, like their commander, are notoriously infamous, being a group of universally recognized rogues who frequently create scandals to entertain the public. Some say that their battles against the interstellar pirates in the past were merely a case of "fighting fire with fire."
This has resulted in a highly complex political ecology within the Silver Fortress, broadly divided into two factions
The cunning and deep-minded General Lin has transformed into a treasure of humanity, embodying unprecedented greatness, glory, and justice
The major media outlets in Watto are closely watching the tense situation at the Silver Fortress
She is like a renowned flower that enjoys its own beauty in solitude, blooming gracefully in the wind regardless of whether anyone is watching or not
"What are you doing, planning a rebellion?" Lin Jingheng glanced at him lightly and suddenly asked, "Lorde, did you graduate from the First Military Academy?"
The reporters surrounding her scattered in a rush, yet Lin Jingshu remained utterly still
General Lin listened to this impassioned speech while crunching on an ice cube.
March 6, 270 of the New Star Calendar
Lin Jingheng waved his hand at the chief guard and instructed, "Bring me a set of formal attire, and send a notice to the checkpoints along the way to inform them of the itinerary. I will set off for Watto tomorrow"
Lord was taken aback: "Sir ... ... "
On the second day, the Jingyuan starship sailed away from the Silver Fortress like a small boat in the vast sea of stars, as the mechanical legions lurking outside the artificial atmosphere made way, silently watching the retreating figure of the military dictator.
The on-site reporters surrounded her and took photos for a while, then dispersed in boredom—because Lady Gerdon’s sitting posture was exactly the same as when she attended the charity sale against "throwing pets into space," elegant yet unremarkable, entirely suitable for dual purposes
This General Lin, whose notorious name is known throughout the eight major star systems, is very tall. From his hair to his belt buckle, everything is meticulously in place, exuding an air of cold precision. He raised his glass, casually adding a few ice cubes, while a faint holographic ring appeared around his left ear—his communication device was active, and he was engaged in a conversation.
Starting from the Sixth Galaxy, large-scale parades spread like a plague, ascending step by step along one transition point after another
Contemporary society encourages frankness, openness, and genuine expression, making Lin's old-fashioned conservatism and closed-off nature quite out of place. The media and political adversaries seize upon this point, writing articles daily to criticize him for being scheming and self-centered
Since the advent of the New Stellar Era, humanity has enjoyed over two hundred years of tranquility; however, this peace, akin to a mirage, has now split open to reveal a sinister chasm.
The general, standing by the window, snapped his fingers at the guard, signaling him to stay.
Under immense pressure, Votto was forced to change his demeanor. First, he appeased the Federal Military Commission, and then he completely refrained from mentioning the matter of Lin Jingheng being forcibly recalled during his lifetime. The entire government seemed to collectively forget their previous harsh criticisms of General Lin, and now they devoted the same amount of space to commemorate and praise him.
This inconsiderate young man speaks so easily—who is he fighting against
Do you take pride in your parents and siblings
This series of events is historically referred to as the "Silver Disturbance"
Always ready for battle
On the day of the funeral, Lin Jingshu, draped in black veils, graciously acknowledged each dignitary who came to pay their respects. This renowned beauty of Watto remained serene and elegant even in such circumstances, her image flawless and impeccable.
Communication technology has become highly advanced, with telephones directly connected to personal terminals. Whatever one wishes to say, signals from the brain can reach the recipient's device directly, eliminating the need for verbal communication and the concern of being overheard by a third party. Those nearby can only infer from the caller's expressions whether the conversation is a greeting or an insult.
"Strategic compromise." General Lin repeated this term with great amusement, smiled, and waved his hand to open the current news.
Jingheng, if you can see this, please give me a minute to speak. The Secretary-General turned to the camera with deep emotion and said earnestly, "Do not let those unfounded accusations disturb your judgment, do not allow this misunderstanding to lead to disputes that cause pain to loved ones and joy to enemies. Come back, Jingheng, Jingzhu and I are waiting for you in Watto, and your family is in Watto too!"
Yes, Commander, I am an honor graduate of the 260th class of Ulan College
In addition to the high academic requirements, the upper echelons of political maneuvering also link the graduates' placements to their registered household locations, under the guise of "humanitarian considerations," allowing soldiers to be closer to home. As a key military stronghold in the First Galaxy, the Silver Fortress requires that all incoming graduates possess household registration from the First Galaxy. Most of them come from well-off backgrounds, with parents who are wealthy merchants, intellectuals, social elites, and even officials and politicians
General Lin was completely unmoved and turned to ask his personal guard, "What do you think of the Secretary-General?"
The chief guard Lord quietly placed the rum and ice on the general's table, gently tapping his heel.
The Jingyuan was forced to detour to the "Heart of the Rose"—the only uncharted forbidden zone in the First Star System
Lord took the empty cup and lowered his voice, saying: "General, do not mind those distractions, the 'Silver Ten Guards' are already fully prepared, and we can engage in battle at any moment, just at your command."
The Marshal has spoken, urging me to make a strategic compromise; what more is there to say? The entire Silver Fortress—" Lin Jingheng paused for a moment, his gaze directed out the window, where countless starships pointed towards the uninvited guests beyond the artificial atmosphere. They shone mechanically and coldly, reminiscent of schools of silver fish in the sea, their shimmering reflections dancing in the dim pupils of the General.
The First Military Academy is also known as "Ulan College". Although Ulan College is referred to as the cradle of senior military officers, very few graduates are able to directly enter the Silver Fortress.