The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 605 Undercurrents (Part 2)

Hillman had actually expected this; given the other's usual outgoing personality, he should have been the first to speak, but he remained silent until the very end...

Naturally, it's because he already has another answer in his heart.

Hillman had long suspected that he might be the only one among his companions to be "separated" from the path of education, something that was not something he could decide.

Hillman is only sixteen years old, but according to the rules of awakening, he could enter the third awakening, that is, the full awakening period, at any time.

This is also a relatively important stage for interstellar people, not only in terms of setting the level of mental strength, but also in representing the point at which people's minds are completely mature.

Many people experience changes in their mindset after full awakening. Most of these changes are positive, leading to improvement or expansion, while a small number experience significant personality changes. These changes depend on the individual's circumstances before and after the three awakening periods, as research suggests that events and environments during this time can influence the development of the awakening period.

Therefore, this period is particularly important for those who are not yet fully awakened, and it also happens to coincide with the peak of higher education. As a result, many well-established families attach great importance to this period and regard it as a stage for the intensive cultivation of their younger generations.

The Hillman family is precisely such a family. Genetically, their awakening period begins and ends relatively early, with the average age of full awakening between 16 and 19. Hillman's situation is considered normal, especially considering his relatively high mental strength, which allowed him to steadily reach A-level after his second awakening. If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely reach S-level upon full awakening.

Therefore, the period between the ages of 16 and 20 became a good time for Hillman family members to receive special training and specialized development.

Almost all members of the Hillman family were required to attend St. Pleton College, with virtually no exceptions. His grandfather and father clearly did not intend for him to be an exception.

It's highly unlikely that Hillman will enroll at the Imperial United Military Academy with them.

Hillman had initially held a sliver of hope, wondering if Clarence or Zhou Xiuwen would choose St. Pulte, though the chances were slim... However, now that he had heard everyone's plans with his own ears, he could no longer deceive himself and could only bitterly accept this reality.

Zhou Xiuwen, it must be said, does have a bit of a doting habit, even when he's talking to Hillman, who's only three years younger than him. Unable to bear seeing the boy so dejected, he comforted him, suggesting he discuss it further with his family.

As far as he knew, Hillman was the youngest child in their family, with several older brothers and sisters who were all successful; he was definitely not the heir. They had visited Hillman's home before and felt that his father was a fairly open-minded person.

If Hillman had other wishes, perhaps he could get permission if he spoke up...

In fact, Hillman had spoken to his family about it, because he knew his friends' personalities and that they were unlikely to attend St. Pleton High School, so his eventual separation from his friends was imminent.

As graduation drew closer, Hillman grew increasingly anxious and talked to his father about wanting to be able to choose the university he wanted to attend, but his father flatly refused.

His father was one thing. He was never one to spoil his children. Even though he felt guilty towards Hillman and took good care of his younger son, he was fundamentally a very old-fashioned and traditional person. He believed that his son should try to integrate into the environment that belonged to him, and try to be a real Hillman. Entering St. Pulte was a necessary and inevitable step.

Upon hearing this, his grandfather solemnly reminded him not to violate family tradition. He explained that he would still need to interact with these people in the future, and he had missed out on too many social opportunities over the years. He was almost completely isolated from his peers of the same social standing, which would be extremely detrimental to his future life. They didn't want him to be excluded from social circles.

He also sought help from several older siblings and his gentle mother. Everyone knew something about it, but they also secretly advised her not to be willful and to accept the arrangement.

Even Hillman, the family's favored youngest son, said the same thing. This was their basic upbringing and an unavoidable path for anyone in the Hillman family.

His grandfather told him that if he really wanted to be with his friends, the Hillman family could provide them with places and cover all their tuition and living expenses... This was not a big deal for the Hillman family, but Er's friends were not simple people and obviously did not need such an arrangement.

So that's how it is; it's truly a sad story.

Upon hearing this, the group of five could only express their regret and offer their comfort. Although they attended different schools, they were all still in the central star region, so they could meet up anytime they wanted in the future, which wouldn't make much difference to their current situation.

Even the usually aloof Huan Xian offered some words of comfort, urging the other party to calm down a bit.

To prevent someone from dwelling on the topic, Zhou Xiuwen quickly changed the subject.

After navigating their own turbulent periods, the five finally reunited on the eve of graduation. But how long could this peace last…?

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Compared to resident galaxies, the central region presents a completely different scene.

Although there are relatively few intermediate colleges in the central star region, their success rate is consistently high. It's said that every year, over a dozen students graduate from there, directly entering higher education institutions. The success rate for applicants that year was over 80%, with the remaining 20% ​​mostly pursuing other paths. The success rate is remarkably high.

This year is said to be a year of great brilliance, as a chain reaction of surrounding stars has affected the entire interstellar magnetic field, impacting many people. This energy is mostly positive and uplifting, and in past stellar eras, such events often produced exceptional geniuses.

Of course, this isn't inevitable. However, judging from the current situation of various secondary schools in the central star region, there are indeed many more gifted young people this year, nearly doubling the number compared to previous years. Moreover, some prodigies, the likes of which are rarely seen in a century or millennium, have emerged. With all of them gathered in this era, this year is sure to be another very exciting one.

This made the various academies both excited and happy, after all, such geniuses are not something that appears every year. If they were to become famous in the future, their alma mater would also have an added achievement, and their status in the central star region would even rise.

(End of this chapter)