Chapter 88: The Fallen Genius

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The Milky Way fell into the calm before the storm.

Other than paying attention to the two lost empires that seemed to be ancient archenemies, the civilizations also noticed that the frequency of the Administrator’s research spaceships passing by was increasing, and they felt like they were in a hurry.

These unusual movements undoubtedly gave the young civilizations a sense of urgency. Now, not only was there an unusual movement in the lost empire, but there was also a much greater frequency of communication between the various civilizations.

Many magnates gathered together in secret to discuss the future of the Milky Way.

Even those who did not pay attention to the Milky Way and were only immersed in their own world could find some clues from the increasingly solemn atmosphere around them.

There was an old scholar who had been away from his research for a long time and looked at the galaxy.

“Have you seen it? The latest sci-fi blockbuster, The Awakening Empire 2, has such a good plot and special effects!”

“My evaluation is that it’s a pile of defense. Other than special effects, it’s useless. Two ancient civilizations engage in a fated showdown while the young civilization reaps the benefits. Do you think that’s possible?”

“Why not? The two ancient civilizations fought until both sides suffered heavy losses, and the young civilization developed in secret, just like in the movies. They studied the remains during their truce and kept them for their own use. Isn’t that enough to make them bow down to the young civilization?”

“Just think about it. It’s good to have dreams. I won’t deny that you’re the chairman of the Milky Way Council.”

II II

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In a certain colony of Mingbow Science and Technology Nation, a group of young people was discussing a recent popular movie. They were already in a heated debate, so much so that the direction of the discussion had already left the movie itself and began to clash with values.

Some of them thought that this was a good opportunity given to the young civilization by the heavens, while others thought that this was purely an act of courting death.

However, just as they were arguing, an old man who looked like a scholar overheard their conversation and came over to interrupt.

“Guys, what is this Awakened Empire that you mentioned earlier?”

The interruption of outsiders did not anger the young people. Instead, it made them quite happy. Right now, they urgently needed a third party to agree with their views.

However, when they saw who it was, they all stopped arguing and tacitly kept quiet, as if they did not want to communicate.

The old scholar didn’t care about them and walked past them.

After he disappeared from sight, one of the young men said, “It’s him, isn’t it?”

“The electronic chip on my arm is vibrating. Only people who have been deprived of their research rights will trigger it…”

In the Mingbow Science and Technology Nation, being deprived of the right to research was equivalent to being removed from society. In a society where science and technology were the most important, people who could not participate in scientific research were social parasites and despised by others.

“However, these people are basically all in prison. The only person who can walk freely on the streets at this age and still have the appearance of a scholar is him…”

One of them said this and finally used the electronic device in his hand to pull up a list. There were countless impressive names recorded on it.

This was the so-called Genius Ranking, and the scientists who were sent to the lost empire by the Voyager were all recorded.

For most scientists and the civilization behind them, this was an honor, except for the Mingbow Science and Technology Nation.

This civilization that pursued scientific development naturally gave birth to talented scientists and successfully attracted the attention of the Voyager.

There was a scientist who was valued by the Voyager and wanted to go over. At that time, Mingbow was practically celebrating with the whole world. They even specially added a holiday on that day to commemorate this genius scientist.

However, good times did not last long. Just as Mingbow was still boasting about their outstanding education, the Voyager actually sent the scientist back without giving a reason.

However, this was no different from a refund. It was almost equivalent to slapping Mingbow in the face, making them lose all their face.

As a result, the scientist who was sent back was sentenced to social death, and his family and friends avoided him.

Although the public’s anger had gradually dissipated, it did not mean that they had forgiven the scientist.

Therefore, when these young people saw the person just now, they were no longer willing to speak. They recognized the old scholar. He was the scientist who had been sent back.

At this moment, the old scholar was shaking his head as he walked on the street. He felt like he was the only one who was sober.

“Everyone thinks I’m embarrassing, but who knows what great achievements I’ve made? What a bunch of pitiful creatures…”

As the main character of the matter, he knew all too well what he had done to be sent back by the Voyager.

Contrary to the idealist that was the Watchman, the Voyager was a materialistic lost empire.

They admired the convenience brought by machinery and had been on the path of technology affecting their lives for a very long time.

During the time the old scholar stayed in the Voyager, he discovered that the main species of the Voyager was a cyborg implanted with an electronic implant.

Although the prosthetics they used were very advanced, it still made the old scholar a little puzzled.

Prosthetic technology was not uncommon in the Milky Way. As a lost empire, even though the electronic implant used by the Voyager was much more advanced than that of ordinary civilizations, it did not appear to have transcended the era.

In essence, it was still using mechanical prosthetics to replace organic bodies.

However, the old scholar, who was focused on scientific research, didn’t pay too much attention to this matter. Instead, after a period of research, he reported his research results to the Voyager.

He believed that by transferring consciousness data to mechanical bodies, he could achieve a collective leap of species and get rid of the shackles of the physical body.

At that time, he had borrowed the advanced tools of the Voyager and was even prepared to put this idea into practice on himself.

However, the Voyager did not express any opinion on the surface. In fact, they sent the old scholar back to Mingbow. There was no need to say what their attitude was.

Even though the old scholar had been deserted, he still insisted that his theory was correct.

Through the research he had done during the period he was at the Voyager, and after years of preparation, he was ready to become the first person in the Milky Way to complete the ascension.

This outing was the last time his lifeless body would experience this world. After that, he would use his perfect machine body to announce his success to the world.

He would prove that the Voyager’s decision to send him back was a mistake.

And he would set off a brand new wave..