flstandardbreds Chapter 508 The Star Eater Joins the Family of a Previous Civilization
Chapter 508 The Star Eater Joins the Family of a Previous Civilization
At the Kazdel land-based port, a commercial ship returning from Ursus Saint-Germain slowly docked in an empty space next to the Rhodes Island—a deliberately chosen location to facilitate loading, unloading of cargo, and personnel transfer.
The Star Eaters, returning to Kazdel with their ship, disembarked under the guidance of Rhodes Island operators. Their large, blue-white eyes curiously surveyed the city, whose architectural style was completely different from that of Saint-Gobain.
The Star Eater's impression of Terra's mobile cities was limited to the majestic and imposing Ursus capital, St. Martial Castle. Given its special status, it was impossible to enter the martial law-bound St. Martial Castle; it could only gaze at its towering walls from afar.
Lead gray and bright red are the main colors of the city of Ursus. There are no colorful neon lights and billboards. Various memorial squares and traditional concert halls are the most common urban buildings in St. John's Castle.
Kazdel reminded the Star Eater of a civilization on a certain planet in his memory. That civilization absorbed too many races from the universe, and the various ethnic cultures blended and collided, forming a unique style of inclusiveness and openness.
The Planet Eater didn't immediately devour the planet; instead, it observed this intriguing civilization with great interest until one of its kin swallowed the entire planet whole. Unperturbed by its stolen food, the Planet Eater simply moved on to another target and continued its observation.
The distant memories came to an end, the scattered thoughts came to a stop, and suddenly the big eyes turned, and a pure white figure appeared in the line of sight.
"Long time no see, linguist." The Star Eater gripped the forearm of his tattered spacesuit, his greeting resembling a salute, both eerie and playful.
"Welcome to Terra, this is our civilization." Prissis smiled slightly and extended a friendly hand to invite the Star Eater to Rhodes Island.
“I remember this ship… a ship that salvaged the dead from cold graves… the last ark of hope.” The Star Eater followed behind Precys, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar ship corridor, his tone filled with nostalgia.
"We search for answers to the ultimate questions in the ruins illuminated by light... before the same destruction befalls us."
"Unfortunately, we failed, leaving only this badly damaged ship and the ghosts of civilization barely clinging to life." Prissis's tone was utterly calm, as if he were standing in the direction of an observer, telling the tragic story of a group of struggling people.
"The ghost of civilization? A very apt description..." The Star Eater looked down at his own body and murmured thoughtfully.
At the end of the corridor was a heavy alloy hatch. Precys took out his access card from his coat pocket and quickly swiped it on the card reader.
"Beep!" A crisp notification sound rang out, and the alloy door opened smoothly. In the spacious and bright reception room, the Doctor, Friston, Lu, Kal'tsit, Mon3tr, and Roy, except for the Angel prototype who disappeared after the birth of the Laterano mainframe, all the personnel related to the previous civilization gathered at Rhodes Island.
"Your civilization actually has so many compatriots..." The Star Eater blinked its big eyes in surprise, clearly not expecting that Precys' companions included others besides the prophet, and couldn't help but feel a little envious.
"Let's get to know each other. From now on, we'll all be friends." Precys introduced the Star Eaters to the others, and the Doctor, as one of only two people familiar with the Star Eaters, introduced the identities of the others in turn.
In this way, the Star Eaters gradually integrated into the family of the pre-civilization and became one of the main forces in the future fight against destruction.