Him and their stars.

Chapter 2039 Tyrant? Conqueror? Anthropomorphism?

Despite this minor hiccup, thanks to the help of well-trained robots, the children managed to load their entire load of luggage, including the owl, onto the train, ensuring that the train didn't miss its departure.

After a brief five-minute stop, the Starry Sky Train CC1000, which I was on, picked up three children and dropped off two more passengers before starting up again.

The two passengers had just disembarked when their attire changed from ordinary casual wear to magnificent robes adorned with mysterious star and moon emblems. The emblems on them were so dazzling and mysterious that just one glance felt as if one were witnessing the evolution of truth.

Those who are qualified to wear such robes must be at least great figures like archmages or sages, right?
Of course, maybe I'm just overthinking things. Considering that the guy with glasses, the guy with freckles, and the guy with the naturally wavy hair who just got on the bus were all wearing robes, maybe that's some kind of traditional clothing from this world?
High-end robes are high-end luxury items, such as those from brands like Nielsen and Aiss.

Furthermore, a small station that only allows three passengers to board and two to disembark will stop for a full five minutes. If a regular train dared to operate like that, it would have gone bankrupt long ago.

Regardless, as the train rumbled out of the station, a dazzling white light burst forth outside the window. However, this extremely intense light was blocked by the seemingly ordinary glass-like window. When it finally entered the room, it became as gentle as soft moonlight.

Of course, as a psionicist, Yu Lian once again "saw" those bubbles that formed the edge of the universe, and also felt the dimensional impact of the train passing through the bubbles.

He began to memorize the rhythmic impact of this shock, engraving every subtle change into his soul.

He had realized that this was also one of the benefits of the dungeon.
And Fei Fei, sitting opposite him, understandingly kept quiet, simply gazing at him with deep affection. When the peculiar spatial journey disappeared, the view outside the window transformed once more from white light into a shimmering starlight and a strange cosmic panorama.

Feifei then continued in a virtuous wife's tone, "Although the down payment is no problem, we're still a little short on the renovation costs. We still need to think of a solution."

Indeed, considering that it's about decorating a space villa with a diameter of 600 kilometers, it seems reasonable to spend a lot of money and be a bit extravagant.

Damn, even the three main palaces and twelve courts combined aren't this big!
"Besides, you still insisted on buying a Glory Queen-class car as your personal vehicle. Although people think it's a bit extravagant, it's our first time buying a big-ticket item, so it's fine to spend the money all at once." Fei Fei's face shone with the helplessness and doting of a virtuous wife and loving mother, just like a good woman who squeezed out extra money from household expenses to buy her husband a 4090.

Yu Lian was naturally very touched by Fei Fei's thrifty nature. Even setting aside the fact that there seemed to be something amiss with the large purchase Fei Fei was discussing, he still felt that Fei Fei was a good woman who could manage a household.

"Speaking of this Glory Empress..."

"Isn't this what we seized in that strange universe we visited last time? Everyone in that universe, from gods to demons to intelligent races to robots, was a complete lunatic, a bunch of conceptual cult members at the level of gods. It gave us a huge headache. Restoring order to that universe might take another one or two thousand years. But their technology is truly fascinating. Leaving aside the performance of the restored ships..."

She remained as diligent as a quest NPC, explaining all her doubts to her without reservation. Even so, Yu Lian still felt that she was vibrant and alive.

Yes! Even if the universe is destroyed, Fei Fei is the only one who will be absolutely different!

"If this operation succeeds, we'll get a very generous bounty. In addition, there should be a lot of loot at the target's location. It might even be more plentiful than the universe we obtained last time, which was the Glory Queen level."

"So, what exactly is it?" Yu Lian made no attempt to hide his "amnesia." He had even forgotten the eight hundred years of his previous studies, so there was no need to conceal it.

She laughed and said, "Kill a conqueror who is about to unify the entire galaxy."

"Oh, another tyrant?" Yu Lian asked, then gave a self-deprecating, awkward laugh. The conqueror is inevitably a tyrant; this is a truth that even mathematical formulas can reliably prove.

"Oh? We were just saying that killing a wicked ruler won't save the world."

"So we're not saving the world, we're just killing people."

"kill?"

"Yes, kill the villains."

"Kill the tyrant and save the people?"

Feifei scoffed, "I already said there's no saving them! That tyrant offended the principal, do you think he can just run away? We need to calm our minds before we can achieve justice!"

Yu Lian immediately perked up. Whether he was good at it or not was hard to say, but this was indeed what he most wanted to do.

"Starry Sky CC1000 train is about to stop at Kassel station in the Sosreven universe. The stop is expected to last 15 minutes. Please give way."

The view outside the porthole has transformed into a large transportation hub in the style of a 21st-century metropolis, with streamlined bullet trains parked on the adjacent platforms.

Looking into the distance, one can clearly see a vast network of elevated highways and various colorful lights that can be described as light pollution.

Yu Lian suddenly felt as if he had returned to the civilized world.

However, the steam train of their own era was parked on the platform, with a constant flow of people coming and going, yet no one noticed it. Or rather, they took it perfectly natural for a round-nosed steam train to be parked next to a bullet train.

He saw three young men in their early twenties, wearing identical fitted uniforms, walk past his window.

Two of them are aloof, taciturn, and expressionless young master, and a sunny, bold, and somewhat immature hero, both clearly destined for greatness. However, in the context of the multiverse, these character types are nothing special.

What's truly intriguing is the young man sandwiched between the two wealthy young men.

He was slightly hunched over, looked dejected, and walked with a slightly unsteady gait. At the age of twenty, he exuded the humility and powerlessness of a middle-aged corporate slave.

Looking at this young man, Yu Lian felt as if he were looking at a black hole that had swallowed up all courage and striving.

"Students? We stole them?" Yu Lian looked at Fei Fei.

Don't you think there's a lion hiding in this child's eyes?

"...I think if the lion had him hidden in his eyes, he might be bullied by Timon."

“Okay, the academy wants to study the structure of the human mind. We all think that it’s normal for people who have gone through rigorous military training and multiple life-or-death situations to grow; it would be a real spectacle if they didn’t. This should be very valuable for observation, and it’s totally worth paying a full scholarship.” Fei Fei spread her hands and smiled, “Just observation, and some small experiments that are in line with human rights.”

"The results of it?"

“They haven’t figured anything out. This kid is just naturally courageous!” Fei Fei sighed, her expression one of awe. “Of course, he does enjoy life at the academy. He says that once he earns a scholarship, he can buy a handbag for his crush. If he gives her the most expensive gift, he’ll definitely be the most dazzling guy at her birthday party.”

"I think it's also possible to follow up with some less humane experiments."

"Let's wait until they become the principal. We've just graduated; we'll probably need two thousand years of hard work."

Yu Lian was speechless. He simply felt that once he accepted this setting, the unit of time suddenly became quite interesting.

"Speaking of which, the youngest kid we recruited from Earth in Universe A77 last time was like that too. The one who piloted the giant robot. He was practically a hidden dragon and phoenix among courageous black holes."

"To instill iron will in the cowards is also a duty to save the world. For this goal, any inhumane means are acceptable," Yu Lian commented, then added, "Let's get back to the goal. Who was that tyrant again?"

"A military genius of the planet."

"Hmm, not bad character design. He sounds like a handsome guy who's both scholarly and martial, but I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before." "Earth in a parallel universe. He led his comrades to resist the invasion of a powerful empire and finally saved the country. So, he naturally became the new head of state."

Yu Lian tilted his head and pondered for a moment, feeling that the sense of déjà vu was getting stronger and stronger.

"I get it! Napoleon of Corsica?" Yu Lian suddenly realized.

Feifei tilted her head, looking puzzled. "A name I've never heard of. Is it that quantum entanglement from the multiverse again? But that person did become emperor, didn't he?"

"Very good, a very familiar script. However, as a national hero, his greatness is beyond doubt. His irresistible prestige naturally creates an unshakeable voice. Thus, dictatorship is born."

Yu Lian felt increasingly déjà vu about the scene.

Napoleon was probably much the same back then.

He wanted to ask for more details, but then he heard the train announcement again.

"Warning. Warning. The train is about to enter Baker Street Station in the Deep Ones universe. Train CC1000 will be recharging its extraordinary energy here and is expected to stop for five minutes. In this universe, the anchored source products of this world reside and roam in the streets, casinos, bars, nightclubs, and all entertainment venues of the city. They have an unshakable, indestructible, and indelible permanent effect. To avoid unnecessary conflict and danger, all passengers are requested not to leave this train."

Yu Lian and Fei Fei exchanged a glance and couldn't help but shudder.

So when train CC1000 pulled into the old station shrouded in smog, even the passengers who had been loudly chatting and drinking in the cabin fell silent.

Fortunately, no one was getting on or off. So, after a brief pause, the train once again left the smog and returned to the starry sky.

Perhaps there are Leviathans in the endless, vast sky that can devour stars, but it still feels much fresher than that ugly, smog-filled station from before.

As a result, the atmosphere at the scene was as if the background music had been switched instantly, and the cheerful and lively atmosphere was restored once again.

Feifei suddenly said, "By the way, that dictator was born a kept man."

For some reason, Yu Lian always felt that when Fei Fei was saying these words, her eyes kept glancing at his throat, making his heart pound.

Feifei continued, "He made his country strong by playing both sides between the two great powers. In doing so, he also took advantage of the backgrounds and strengths of many noble ladies throughout the universe, quietly developing and working hard to expand his base."

Yu Lian breathed a sigh of relief. His base of support didn't rely on the resources of noble ladies, but on the legitimate mobilization of the working people.

“That’s not me… no, I mean, it sounds like I’m a real scumbag!” Yu Lian said.

“He is undoubtedly a scumbag.” Fei Fei said, “He helped one of his mistresses, an imperial princess, win the imperial civil war and put her on the throne.”

"What a formidable son-in-law!" Yu Lian was filled with respect, but suddenly felt that he had seen this scene before.

"However, after the Empress gave birth to her heir, she suddenly died of an illness. The Regent then used his skillful tactics and decisive iron fist to spend three years wiping out all the opposition, unifying the power of Earth and the Empire, and becoming the Regent of the new Empire."

It was a logical move, wasn't it? However, the sense of déjà vu really did return.

Of course, Yu Lian seemed quite unfazed by the discrepancies in details and timing.

He stated that although he was somewhat of a jerk, and only in his fantasy world, he disdained such people. He felt an immense sense of moral superiority over them.

“The unified empire is actually weaker than the other republic, and it is simply not up to the task of launching a war of conquest,” Fei Fei added.

"Note that it's a republic, not an alliance!" Feifei added.

Yu Lianheng glanced at the other person, thinking to himself that he hadn't misunderstood, but he could only say, "Indeed. A wise conqueror should know himself and his enemy. A wise conqueror can always grasp the future."

“And a clever and ruthless conqueror knows how to seize the advantage.” Fifi shrugged. “So, he deliberately bribed the Republic’s hawkish senators, getting them to launch a full-scale war against the Empire. He then adopted a scorched-earth policy, stretching the enemy’s supply lines. After starving 500 million civilians, he finally waited for the Republic’s fleet to be exhausted, launched a full-scale counter-offensive, and achieved an unprecedented victory. Of course, he also gained a comprehensive strategic advantage.”

Yu Lian commented sharply, "I guessed right, he really is a piece of trash."

Feifei spread her hands and said, "In addition, when the Republic was retreating, it also nuclear-bombed a border planet of the Empire. He knew about it in advance, but he didn't say anything."

Yu Lian couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "This is already beyond redemption in its anthropomorphism!"

Feifei laughed and said, "In this way, the Empire gained unprecedented righteousness and fighting spirit, while the Republic became morally bankrupt and was condemned by everyone. Its own people and army were also at a loss, with low morale, and could not exert their due national strength and fighting power at all."

"I see."

"Furthermore, the Republic's ship captain who carried out the nuclear explosion was another lover of the tyrant. This is love turned into hate."

"...Do you think I believe it?"

"Many people in that universe don't believe it either, but that's no longer important. The female captain's warship was subsequently sunk, and if there really was a truth, it would have been annihilated in the gaps between universes long ago."

Although it is a pure anthropomorphism, I am not as good as him! Yu Lian was filled with respect.

"In short, it is now the tenth year of the war. Although this universe has produced hundreds of billions of dead, the Republic is about to perish. This galaxy is about to be unified under one banner for the first time in history."

"So, we're going to prepare to take down a tyrant who created a unified universe?"

Feifei nodded.

Yu Lian sneered, "Fine, I don't think such scum can establish any lasting peace and prosperity. Conquerors and rulers are certainly brutal, but if they don't even respect basic laws, they're just pure black holes. So, my dear, we're not bringing chaos; we're stabilizing the balance of the universe. This is the natural order of things!" Yu Lian suddenly felt a profound sense of mission coursing through his body.

At this moment, Yu Lian heard the clear broadcast voice again.

"Train CC1000 has arrived at Terra Station in the Strayon 072 universe. The estimated stop time is 20 minutes. Passengers, please prepare to disembark."

After a slightly awkward pause, a clear voice rang out again: "Please be sure to be careful this time."

This time, the broadcast was much clearer and more vivid than ever before.

That was Little Grey's voice.

Yu Lian had already sensed that something was wrong. He looked around and then saw the passengers in the train salon raising their glasses to him. It was the first time they had interacted with him, and also the first time they had greeted him.

However, I can no longer see their faces clearly.

He only saw the train he was on sound its long whistle once more. And on the other side of the galaxy was none other than the blue planet he knew all too well.