Chapter 304: Dawn
The day after receiving the colony code, the magical starship arrived at Liberty Harbor. In addition to being a dedicated port for public airships, Port Liberty also has an apron for the take-off and landing of various family starships. The Magic Starship that Horn purchased for Eren was a medium-sized ship capable of seating fifty people. The starship includes a cockpit, an arsenal, a power room, a rest area, a living quarter, and other areas.
It is made of composite tungsten steel double-shell armor, and the inner layer is 10 cm thick anti-ablation armor to ensure the safety and impact resistance of the starship in space. The weapon system is mainly composed of a quadruple high-energy optical cannon array, a shock guide/projectile, and a two-port bursting quantum light and thunder turret. Coupled with a shield system capable of automatic frequency modulation, this ship is also a powerful weapon for intraplanetary warfare when needed.
When Alan arrives at the family dock in the harbor with Horn, the workers are removing the tarps from the Magic Starship, removing the fastening components in the transport, and so on. The starship's black tungsten steel hull glowed golden in the sunlight, and on its left and right sides of the hull, the stern was painted with the logo of a pack of wolves.
"It hasn't been named yet." Horn smiled.
Alan blocked the dazzling sunlight with his hand and said, "Let's call it the Dawn." ”
"Bringing a glimmer of hope? What a nice name. ”
The Aurora will be operated by the family, and the team will include two pilots and co-pilots, one weapons and defense system operator, and other support personnel, for a total of ten people. The cost of these people is paid by the family upfront, and after that, it is up to Alan to bear it himself.
That night, a speeding car stopped in front of Grant's hotel.
Each of the wealthy families had a hotel on Babylon to facilitate their stay on Babylon. Getting off the flying car was Alexander's head of the family, Main, this man was able to appear here, seemingly ordinary, but in fact it took a lot of manpower and material resources. And at this moment, in the sight of those who have a heart, Main is in his family's mansion. Who knows, he has arrived at the Grant's Floating Island Lodge.
Inside the hotel, the lights are on in a spacious study. The old-time record player was singing melodious music from the shiny horns, and Diego stood with his head bowed and his hands on the side, the temperature in the study was very high at the end of the day and the height of summer. Diego was already sweating, but he didn't dare to move a bit.
All because of the man sitting in the flannel chair with his back to him.
It was Diego's father, Donier.
Dornier was tall, and even when he was sitting, he sat in the posture of the abyss. He was wiping a large-caliber revolver/gun with a spear-like pattern on the barrel. The revolver/gun named the Spear of Victory is Dornier's favorite gun. With the gentle action of stroking a lover, he wiped every inch of the gun body brightly. Whenever I wipe this love gun, I can't help but think of the fiery years when I was young, so the domineering and restless breath like the desert arises spontaneously, turning the study with a constant temperature system into a blazing desert.
"Master Lawrins, how's he feeling these days?" Donnier asked faintly.
Diego bowed his head and said, "The teacher's spirit is very good, it's just ......"
"Just what?"
He rehashed Bethcord's plan, sometimes smiling. Diego hesitated: "I don't know if he was too stimulated, teacher." ”
Donnier burst out laughing, so loud that it made Diego breathless. He smiled and said, "Diego, you are still young, whether it is your heart or comprehension, you are still far from the realm of Master Lawrins. It's no wonder you think so, but I know that Master Lawrins wasn't hit. And because of Bescord's stimulation, he may make another breakthrough in the realm of the sequence field. ”
Diego was surprised and said, "How did my father know? ”
"Because I'm the same kind of person as him, and it's hard for someone like us to break through without a stronger opponent. Master Lawrins will have a smile on his face, indicating that he has a feeling. That being the case, then a breakthrough is not far away. We are all people at the top of our fields, but we are taking different paths. ”
Diego listened to it and realized a little.
At this time, the voice of the old butler sounded outside the door of the study: "Master, Mr. Main asks to see you." ”
"Main? Hey, this man is still here, and it looks like Bethcord is driving him crazy. Dornier finally turned around, and his silhouette was somewhat similar to Diego's. But there is more masculinity that Diego does not have, and he waved his hand: "You go down first." ”
Diego nodded in resignation, and after leaving, Main strode into the study, and said with a smile on his face, "Donnier, my old friend, it's been a long time since we've seen each other like this. ”
Donnier stood up, hugged Main gently, and parted again: "While you are fully engaged in the battle with Bethcord, I will go to the Outlands to open a seventh colony for the family. Since then, we've had a face-to-face meeting at the end of fifteen years. Are you alright, Main? ”
He turned around and took his glass from the wine cabinet, opened a fine bottle of red wine and filled it, and handed it to Main: "For this moment." ”
"Cheers."
Two wine glasses touch slightly.
Main took a sip, put down the cup and said with a wry smile: "This time it was really an accident, Bescord's momentum has increased instead of decreasing." I think it's time for the two of us to respond. ”
"For example?" Donnier asked with a light smile.
"That little one. Yes, that imp named Eren must be eliminated. Main said: "Bethcord was able to hit the ground running at the press conference, which is entirely due to this little ghost." You should also know that the Federal Academy of Science and Technology has sent him an invitation to be an honorary academician. ”
"So what?" Donnier sat back and said.
"Old friend, take a good look with your eyes. He was only how old he was, and he had already taken out suits like the Flame Warrior and the Anemo Knight. What about the future? God knows how many more amazing things he's going to do, and it seems to me that he's the next Lawrins. No, his achievements may still be above Lawrins, and he may become a person like Monroe, the father of demonic martial arts. ”
"Let such a person serve Bethcord, and Horn will be like a tiger. Ten years, perhaps less than ten years, Bethcord can win the giants. It's not just me that's a threat, it's your Grant family! Main put down his glass, put his hands on Dornier's desk, and leaned forward and said loudly.
"Don't forget Jì, and William and Smith. However, the Big Four don't seem to be a problem. ”
Main frowned, "Donnier, what do you mean by that?" Are you going to let Bethcord sit big? ”
"That's exactly what I'm asking you." Donier's face turned grim and said, "Main, what's wrong with you. When, in order to deal with Beth Kod, you didn't even let go of a little ghost. The Grant family can have today's foundation, not blindly relying on the practice of cutting off dissent. Besides, if that Eren really has so much potential as you say, then I can't destroy him! ”
"Why?" Main was stunned.
Donnier said categorically: "The big picture! ”
"You and I live in the great era of high-level warfare, and the aliens are eyeing our planet, and the interstellar defense line has been even more restless in the past two years. The demonic armament designed by that imp has increased the strength of our army out of thin air. Dornier leaned back in his chair and said, "If he doesn't have this talent, he will be ruined." But now it's the opposite, I can't just ruin such a talent because of my selfish desires. ”
Main looked at him, his gaze changing.
Finally, he nodded and said, "It seems that I have gone for nothing tonight." Then I take my farewell, noble Monsieur Dornier. ”
Main left angrily, Donnier shook his head, and said, "With your strength, Main, you won't be able to catch up with Horn for another ten years." ”
Back on the car, Main patted the window with a hateful palm and said, "Donier, you're going to regret your choice tonight." ”
The driver in front asked, "Sir, where are we going?" ”
"Go see General Elephant." Main whispered, "It seems that we have to talk to Marshal Kapro." ”
A week passed quickly, and the Dawn had completed preparations such as the storage of supplies. Early that morning, Bethcord's convoy arrived in Port Goddess, and the soldiers on the expedition stepped onto the lifting deck of the Aurora. The door of a speeding car opens, and Alan and Horn get out of the car.
Horn looked up at the Dawn in the sunlight and muttered, "Forty years ago, it was also such a sunny day. I set out from Babylon with my family's expeditionary force to the chaotic battlefield. That expedition established Bethcord's family, and it was also that expedition that at least half of the soldiers I went with could not return home. Forty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I am also old. Now the honor of the family can only be maintained by you young people. ”
"But no matter what, you're going to come back alive, Allen......" Horn stretched out his big hand and pressed it on Allen's shoulder, "You are more important to me than the honor of the family, child." ”
Alan nodded, Horn's hand was as heavy as a mountain.
"Go ahead." Horn slapped Eren the back.
Alan straightened up, hugged Horn hard, and then walked straight to the Dawn without looking back. Behind him, Lucy, Adele, Regess, Willik, and Bloy followed him, and looking at this scene, Horn seemed to know each other.
At that time, he also went to the Outlands with the support of a group of followers. Looking at Alan's back, Horn seemed to see his younger self.
Gotta come back, Alan! Horn glanced at the young figures one more time, then slipped back into the car. The car turned around and left the port to return to Ugal. As the speeding car drove on the road outside the port, the roar of the engine could be faintly heard in the distance. Through the window, Horn saw the Aurora rising into the air, and after it had been in the right direction, the starship erupted with blue lightning at the tail. Facing the morning light, cut through the sky, and disappear under the blue sky! R1058