Cosmic Calendar 3041, July 1 ——
"The genetic modification experiment is now starting."
"Experiment in progress, memory erasure complete."
"Genetic modification of appearance initiated... beep beep beep... Damn it! Princess Flora's spiritual power has collapsed, I said it definitely wouldn't succeed."
"Stop, you bastards, I told you to stop... Madness, all of you have gone mad; you will face retribution, none of you will die a good death."
"The little princess's heartbeat has already stopped."
"Wait... fantastic, the little princess has made it through the ordeal."
Cheers of exuberant weeping erupted from the scientists within the spacecraft.
A trace of barely perceptible disappointment flashed across the eyes of the woman at the center, surrounded and revered like a shining star.
Surviving despite a ninety percent mortality rate, such a big fate.
"Since she didn't die, then the plan will commence."
From this moment on, her sweet sister would be her most useful tool, a stepping stone.
The days of the exiled princess wouldn't last even a day longer.
***
Galaxy Empire, Capital Star Spaceport——
The spacecraft's artificial intelligence announced with a cheerful, naughty voice, "The romantic yet dangerous interstellar journey has ended; this is Capital Star of the Galaxy Empire..."
Lin Fu followed the crowd off the passenger spacecraft and, upon landing, looked around with shock, appearing like a complete country bumpkin.
The vast dome, artificial celestial bodies, and the boundless artificial sea of blue that stretched as far as the eye could see downward.
This was the interstellar era she had dreamed of.
Moving students clad in military uniforms were most eye-catching; now was the registration period for new cadets at the three major military academies on Capital Star.
The Galaxy Empire was abundant in military valor; everyone aspired to enlist, was fond of Mecha starships, and physical fitness and spiritual power were important factors in measuring one's talents.
Suddenly, the most attention-grabbing floating display screen within the Star Port flashed a notice with a military-exclusive symbol, causing everyone to tense up and look over.
[Military Department notice: Major General Fu Xing, Supreme Commander of the Eighth Universe Fleet, submitted a marriage application to the Military Department three days ago, which has been approved.]
Following the military-exclusive notice, a royal-exclusive notice popped up.
[Imperial Decree from His Majesty the Emperor of the Galaxy Empire: Congratulations to the Duke of the Immolus Star System on his new marriage. As one of the Seven Guardian Dukes of the Galaxy Empire, Mr. Major General, your loyalty, bravery, nobility, strength, and impeccable personality charisma have earned you the respect and admiration of countless people. His Majesty the Emperor sends blessings on behalf of the Royal Family and all citizens of the Empire.]
These two announcements, carrying the highest authority of the Empire, would be forcibly spread from Capital Star towards over a hundred star systems, appearing on every significant occasion on each planet.
The capacity of the Star Port, reaching a hundred million people, suddenly fell silent; everyone was dumbfounded, gazing up at the display screen.
Suddenly——
"Swipe!" In the vast Star Port, tens of thousands in military uniforms immediately stood to attention uniformly, raising a hand to salute toward the direction of the display screen.
Their postures straight, their expressions solemn.
Lin Fu was startled by the sudden activity, deeply shaken inside.
The expressions of other travelers in the Star Port also became more serious, until the notice scrolled by, returning to the regular news broadcast, and those saluting military personnel lowered their solemn expressions, excitedly discussing the explosive notice that had just captivated everyone's eyes.
"So the rumors are true."
"How come there's not a single word about the Duchess?"
"Heh! That's for a reason, because Mr. Major General is marrying a wastrel bumpkin from some remote star system."