Abyss Solo-Chapter 468 - 212 Farewell Saka

[Dear Hui,

Please forgive me for using such an intimate tone to embellish the shallow words of this letter.

Since we parted on Saka Star, my heart has been filled with a bit of longing. The short time we spent talking together has become a rare joyful memory in these past months.

Last time, I had official business to attend to and couldn’t have a long conversation with you by candlelight, which is truly a great regret.

Recently, the once-every-four-revolution-cycle Fire Suppression Festival on Yaha Planet is about to commence in two days. I will be stationed on the outskirts of Yaha Planet to assist the military police in maintaining order. It’s a very easy task and a benefit of the organization for me.

The Fire Suppression Festival will last for thirty Galaxy Days, making it one of the most lively festivals in the Emperor Star Circle. There will be travelers from all corners of the Milky Way and some interesting life forms that are rarely seen on normal days.

If you have a break from work and are willing to take a long journey to experience the excitement of the Fire Suppression Festival, please be sure to write back to me.

I will handle all the troubles of your journey and create the most beautiful travel memories for you.

Your friend,

Bryant.]

...

Closing the email, Yang Ming lay on the bed, thinking carefully.

Yang Ming had recently been studying materials in the Emperor Star Circle. He had seen the famous Fire Suppression Festival of Yaha Planet more than once, known as one of the most famous large-scale folk festivals in the Empire, with an incredibly long history.

The invitation from Bryant, an asexual Transformed, was something Yang Ming couldn’t really refuse.

First, it was an excellent opportunity for him to enter the Emperor Star Circle and openly deploy some equipment, providing a communication foundation for formally breaking into the Emperor Star Circle.

Second, from Bryant’s perspective, he was now a "lamb" marked with a Spiritual Imprint.

Hui Saka, this character, had to start being fascinated by Bryant to consider it a normal reaction at this stage.

In fact, after receiving the letter, Yang Ming immediately replied, saying that he would be heading to Yaha Star soon.

Now he was worried about whether Bryant would attack him directly after he arrived on Yaha Planet.

According to Lyu’s analysis, the possibility of Bryant acting directly this time was very low.

He might pursue a process of "conquest," enjoying the pleasure of the entire process, which also gave Yang Ming more opportunities.

"Lyu," Yang Ming whispered with his hand over his mouth, "is there any way to counteract Spiritual Control?"

A line of noticeable small text appeared on his glasses. freewebnσvel.cѳm

[Use stronger spiritual power to counteract... Boss, Lyu is just your little assistant and doesn’t have data on Supermodified people for judgment.]

"Looks like we’ll have to take this risk."

Yang Ming muttered softly.

He sighed, just about to turn over and sleep, when Viscount Godoy’s footsteps came again from outside the door.

Why was this guy always making surprise attacks at night lately?

Knock, knock, knock.

"The door’s unlocked."

"Hey! Hui!" Godoy pushed the door open, looking at Yang Ming lying flat on the bed. He seemed a bit excited but lowered his voice, saying, "Two shipyards sent me interview invitations. I’ve passed all their assessments; they highly recognize my abilities."

"Oh, that’s good news," Yang Ming propped his head with one hand, "is there any problem?"

Godoy looked evasively over his shoulder: "Just at the interview stage, I don’t want Daly to worry about me. We’re not young anymore; the stress could cause cardiovascular disease... You know what I mean?"

Yang Ming shushed him: "You want to find a reason to sneak off to the interview without telling Lady Daly?"

"Yes, I thought I could avoid an in-person interview, considering what age we’re in, and I have the honor of a Viscount backing me up."

Godoy complained,

"But I don’t want to use the Viscount title; I’m relying on my own skills!

"You’ve got a way, right? You’ve solved a lot of major cases. You’re my dear eldest son, the famous detective."

Yang Ming thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "You could take a trip and say the Fire Suppression Festival on Yaha Star is starting, and you want to visit there."

Godoy frowned, "But how can I go on a trip without Daly? She’d be hurt."

"Then say it’s to take me for a diversion before I leave this family, to give me more beautiful memories," Yang Ming shrugged, "Father and his illegitimate son’s outing, no one will stop you."

Godoy’s eyes lit up immediately.

He quickly asked, "But... do you have time?"

"Of course," Yang Ming sighed, "If it’s for the education issues of my younger siblings’ future, I wouldn’t mind putting work on hold."

Godoy instantly looked touched.

He hesitated, troubled by the concern that his affairs might delay Yang Ming’s important work.

"Maybe not then..."

"I’m going to Yaha Star anyway," Yang Ming squinted and smiled, "Look, the tickets are already booked. If you want to go, I’ll add one for you."

Godoy puzzledly asked, "What are you doing there? Is there an unsolvable murder case that others failed to crack?"

"Entertainment, travel, girl-chasing, fostering body and mind," Yang Ming laughed, "Want to join? I can buy round-trip tickets for you."

"I’ll consult Daly’s opinion," Godoy obviously moved, "After all, it’s a long journey; I must consider the feelings of the other two kids."

Yang Ming gave a thumbs up, and Godoy quickly left the room with the door closed.

...

The next evening.

A police hovercar stopped in front of the Saka Star space agency’s departure hall.

Chief Black Bear Mo Ge swiftly moved away from the driver’s seat and opened the rear door.

Viscount Godoy Saka, wearing a slightly new suit, stepped out, earnestly expressing gratitude to the vigorous police chief.

Mo Ge chuckled, turned around, and pulled out Godoy’s suitcase.

"And mine?" Yang Ming scolded, "Why do you only take care of the Viscount’s luggage? Doesn’t the candidate Baron count as a noble?"

Mo Ge grumbled, "Father and son can’t be treated the same?"

Godoy shook his head with a light laugh.

Yang Ming grabbed his suitcase and got out of the car, giving Mo Ge a small thumbs-up, then said emotionally, "Deputy Chief Mo Ge, thank you for sending us, saving us a fare of one hundred sixty Empire Coins."

"Wish you a pleasant journey," Mo Ge smiled, "You’re sure you’ll return in half a month, right?"

Yang Ming retorted, "What else? Could I directly buy an apartment on Yaha Star and stay long-term? The average housing price there is thirty-five times here!"

"The Fire Suppression Festival often sees stampedes, so take good care of your little self," Mo Ge advised, "I’ve been dreaming lately that you leave Saka, head to the Emperor Star Circle, then end up jailed—there’s really nothing wrong with our planet."

He turned to look at the dim sky all around, and the pollution clouds seemingly impossible to disperse.

"Just the environment’s a bit poor."

"Our rapid rail is soon open, off we go."

Yang Ming waved, heading toward the check-in hall.

Godoy tipped his hat in salute to Chief Mo Ge, then pulled his hover suitcase, jogged to catch up.

Mo Ge leaned by the car door, slowly puffing an ’e-cigarette’ he retrieved from his jacket pocket, watching the gradually disappearing figures of Yang Ming and Godoy.

"Can’t keep them here."

Mo Ge sighed, humming a tune as he got back to the driver’s seat.

Security check, ticket collection, full-body scanning—Yang Ming accompanied Godoy to board the space fast train, leaving the ground straight toward outer space.

Godoy admired the rapidly passing scenery outside the window, quietly asking as if waking from a dream, "Have we come out already?"

"What else?"

Yang Ming said with a playful smile,

"If you love Lady Daly, remember to use some protection when developing temporary relationships outside."

Godoy kicked Yang Ming in his seat, scolding, "I’d never betray Daly! Besides, I’m only stopping on Yaha Star for half a day before transferring to Grego Shipyard!"

Yang Ming winked mischievously, "Just a well-intentioned reminder; it’s common."

Godoy frowned, "You should try to act more mature outside, like me."

"Alright," Yang Ming’s gaze swept over the long train interior, "There are just a few passengers, no one’s observing me."

Godoy laughed, "It shows your fame isn’t big enough yet."

Yang Ming raised an eyebrow and started chatting with Godoy about interview tips.

It was indeed not easy for an old noble in his fifties to look for work.

The Empire Coins Yang Ming paid at both times were enough for Godoy’s family to live decently within the Emperor Star Circle, but Godoy’s principle was not to ’live by the debt.’ He hoped to treat that money as family assets, growing and passing them down.

The inflation rate within the Empire had remained relatively stable for many years, with the currency rarely devaluing.

The space fast train traveled for about two and a half hours, smoothly reaching the perimeter space station, then after a transfer on a small transport ship, taking a total of six to seven hours, they finally boarded the large commercial vessel for the long journey along with more than sixty other guests.

The backwardness of Saka Star’s infrastructure was perfectly demonstrated at the beginning of this journey.

For safety reasons, Yang Ming purchased a mid-priced "cabin ticket," granting them a private space of eight square meters where they would spend over forty Galaxy Hours.

As soon as he entered the cabin, Godoy snapped left and right with the terminal, sending safety texts to Lady Daly.

Yang Ming quickly peeled off his shoes and socks, lounging in the weightless resting cabin. Thinking it over, he also decided to send a greeting message to his "family" on Saka Star.

—026 would soon set off back to the East Wind.

Buzz, Buzz!

Two lines of text slid across Yang Ming’s glasses.

[Boss, there are two Transformed on this ship, with average strength. Their movements traced from Yaha Star, suspected to be under Bryant’s command.]

[See? I was right; you’re now completely monitored by Bryant!]

Yang Ming’s good mood instantly evaporated.

What did this sexless freak mean? If he didn’t attend, he’d be forced to go?

Or perhaps the other side just wanted to protect his safety?

Yang Ming looked up at Godoy.

"What’s up?"

Suspended in the adjacent weightless cabin, Godoy queried curiously.

Yang Ming smiled, only saying it was nothing, feeling a bit guilty for pulling the Viscount into trouble.

"Don’t stay in a weightless environment too long; it could cause bone loss," Yang Ming gently reminded.

Godoy snapped his fingers, "Possibly, I’m educated too, with a decent qualification."

"Is that so?"

Yang Ming turned to face the wall, fingers tapping furiously on the virtual keyboard projected onto his glasses, formulating a plan to counter Bryant, alongside a bid goodnight to Godoy:

"Good night, rest early."

"Good dreams," Godoy said warmly, "my dear illegitimate son."

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