The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 505 Mission
Atlantis is on the other side of the resident star system. Although it is in the same star system, the distance between it and star 732 is twice that of star 732 to the central star region. Even using a military starship, it would take more than two days to reach it.

If you travel there by ordinary spaceship, two days can easily pass.

The problem lies in the fact that the Tenglong is a military-built vessel with strict controls on the entry and exit of people and goods. An announcement that day warned them that the ship would be under military-style management. Passengers were not allowed to move around freely except in special circumstances, and patrolling soldiers would remind them if they lingered outside the corridor for too long.

So this lounge is probably the only place they can move around in for the next two days.

Clearly, the military had considered their needs; the lounge was fully prepared with everything they needed, and the cupboards were stocked with plenty of convenient fast food, enough to last them until they reached Atlantis.

However, the space still felt a bit cramped with four strangers. Especially for someone like Jiang Hui, given her heightened sensitivity, it was simply impossible for her to get used to being with several strangers, but there was nothing she could do about it. It was probably quite a hassle for them as well.

Since she entered in the morning, there had been no interaction between the group, as if the tense atmosphere she had initially sensed was merely an illusion. They didn't speak to each other, nor did Jiang Hui interact with them; the group spent the morning quietly and peacefully.

That morning, Jiang Hui didn't really sit there daydreaming. She had a lot on her plate and couldn't afford to waste time. The assembly of the D-class mecha was temporarily finished, but she still hadn't made much progress on the final assembly of the Pine Cypress. Recently, Jiang Hui had been absorbing a large number of professional books related to mecha engines, hoping to figure things out as soon as possible.

The requirements aren't many; all that's needed is to be able to clearly analyze Songbai's engine... no, even a basic replica would be fine. Right now, Songbai only needs a real engine to truly start. Jiang Hui has been dreaming of piloting a mecha in his consciousness space for a long time, but unfortunately, he hasn't been able to realize it for several years. Now, he's just one step away.

Hearing the commotion over there, Jiang Hui suddenly realized that it was already noon and time to eat.

This was strange; perhaps because of the stress, Jiang Hui felt unusually hungry today. Knowing she'd have to fend for herself for the next couple of days, she knew she couldn't avoid eating out. Seeing someone already unpacking fast food, Jiang Hui slowly walked over, intending to just grab something quick and easy.

Of the three companions, two didn't move an inch from beginning to end. One was lounging comfortably on the sofa, creating a vacuum around him that no one dared approach. The other occupied the table, looking focused on something.

The person unpacking the fast food in the open-plan tea room was another young man with a slightly dark complexion. He was tall and strong, with clear eyes and a rather straightforward appearance.

Jiang Hui usually only glances at people superficially, and that's about it. She focuses on choosing her lunch for the day and doesn't notice that the other person is also looking at her after she looks away.

The girl was very thin, and although she had a strikingly beautiful appearance, there was a deep-seated coldness between her brows. Her eyes were sharp, her demeanor was composed, and her whole being exuded a strong sense of individuality that made her impossible to ignore.

But the person was truly unfamiliar. He saw the other party's temporary sign: Jiang Hui? He didn't know any families with the surname Jiang in his circle, nor had he heard of any newly emerging talents with the surname Jiang.

"Hello." Jiang Hui was somewhat absentmindedly unpacking things when the person next to her took the initiative to greet her.

Jiang Hui was a little surprised because she didn't expect this person to greet her, and she replied, "Hello." "Excuse me, I just accidentally saw your name on your sign. Is it okay to call you Jiang? I'm Sanger Taylor, you can call me Taylor." The boy's eyes sparkled with curiosity, but it wasn't annoying; it had the genuineness unique to young people and no malice.

Jiang Hui certainly didn't mind that the other person had addressed him without permission after seeing his sign; it was just calling him by name, nothing to be angry about. Later, the other person also introduced himself, and was clearly a nice-natured peer.

“You can call me by my first name, Taylor,” Jiang Hui said, giving the other person a light handshake.

Jiang Hui dislikes socializing, but she's not socially inept, so normal communication isn't a problem for her.

Having just arrived and not being familiar with the other people, and with no one showing any interest in interacting with her, Jiang Hui didn't approach them. However, this presents a good opportunity for her to connect.

Now that the conversation had started, she wondered if it was just her imagination, but the atmosphere in the lounge had become much more relaxed, no longer carrying that strange tension it had before.

Jiang Hui chatted with the classmate named Taylor for a while and learned that she was also a student at an intermediate academy, the same age as her, and currently studying at Elung Intermediate Academy in the Central Star Sector.

Jiang Hui was somewhat surprised. Elung Intermediate Academy was one of the top ten intermediate academies in the central star region two years ago. This student, Taylor, came from there, yet he didn't show any of the arrogance typical of students from prestigious universities.

When asked which college Jiang Hui attended, she wasn't embarrassed at all and readily answered. The other person didn't seem to react much, but rather appeared even more interested in her, asking about the natural scenery of the resident star system, saying they planned to take a trip around the area after their exams.

Yes, although the military is very strict about the outbound journey, there are no requirements for the return journey. They only provide a reimbursement limit, and you need to book your own return ticket. So after the exam, Jiang Hui might actually be able to continue wandering around Atlantis before returning, which can be considered a belated vacation.

"Snap—" Two colleagues who had been stationed in their respective areas left the rest room one after the other, their destination unknown. However, Jiang Hui thought casually that they would likely be persuaded to return by the patrolling military personnel soon.

After the two left, only Jiang Hui and Taylor remained in the lounge, and the atmosphere immediately became relaxed again.

The other person raised an eyebrow as the door slammed shut, a hint of displeasure flashing in their eyes: "Don't pay them any attention. They're always like this, acting like they look down on everyone. They were already making a scene before you even came in, arguing right away. People outside say they don't get along, but to me they seem to get along very well, they're so in sync."

Jiang Hui: ...So there really were people arguing when I came in.

However, she did glean some useful information from it: it seemed that these three people knew each other.

(End of this chapter)