The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 264 Alliance (Part 1)

Who did it?
Jiang Hui and the others were unaware that, apart from the two parties involved, probably only the audience with an omniscient perspective knew the truth.

The young man had a dark expression, but he still managed to straighten his cuffs and leave without saying goodbye. It seemed he wouldn't be back anytime soon.

“He really is arrogant…” Lieutenant Fang said in a low voice, his expression displeased.

Zou Yi was a familiar figure to most of his classmates, though he was significantly younger than them. A young man in his thirties, born into an upper-class family in the central star system, his youthful exuberance was understandable, and as adults, there was no need to antagonize him.

But his temper was really bad; he was impulsive and arrogant, and many people didn't like him.

Take Shirley Fang, for example. She was a typical Imperial warrior, very hardworking and talented in her youth, but lacking a bit of luck. She injured her leg at a young age, and although she recovered well, it was unlikely that she would achieve anything significant on the battlefield.

Therefore, she finally heeded her superiors' advice and switched to an administrative position, a position she held for decades. This was her tenth year teaching at Besca Intermediate Academy, where the atmosphere was pleasant, and she was finally living the life she had never imagined in her youth.

Over the years of teaching, Fang had met many young, arrogant, and conceited people, but Zou Yi was truly an extreme example of this type. Being a calm and reserved person, she naturally disliked this kind of person.

Although the other person's rank was higher than hers, strictly speaking, the two did not belong to the same system. Shirley was a frontline soldier during her active duty, and although her combat achievements were generally mediocre, she was ultimately discharged due to injury and transferred to a civilian position. This was essentially a retirement arrangement; the Empire would provide her with an annual pension, her employment was relatively stable, and she would be protected by the Empire for the rest of her life.

Zou Yi had some military achievements and had participated in many battles, including one or two that were quite outstanding. However, most of his battles were of medium rank, and he was usually stationed on relatively stable front lines. In addition, he came from a prominent family with considerable influence in the military, so he was promoted faster than anyone else.

But Shirley wasn't afraid of him, because in her eyes he really was just a young upstart. It wasn't that she looked down on him, but that was the reality; in terms of age and experience, she was superior to him, only lacking a good family background.

Zapp, who was standing nearby, also heard the commotion, but this time he didn't try to mediate. He felt Zou Yi was too hot-tempered, always throwing tantrums and showing his temper. They were all colleagues and comrades; why should they put up with his temper?

Besides, what's the big deal about him being angry? Just because his student failed? That's incredibly narrow-minded. Every student has their own precious things to do. I don't see others acting like this...

There are so many capable people in this world, how can one compare to them all? Zapp thought Zou Yi's competitive spirit was absurd. He felt that with the other party's narrow-mindedness, he would only drive him crazy sooner or later instead of dying on the battlefield.

A student's aptitude is predetermined. The teacher can guide them through the door, but in the end, it really comes down to each student's ability. How can one or two teachers influence them?
Of course, it wasn't just Shirley and Zapp who had opinions; everyone else present had their own thoughts on the matter, though they might not have voiced them.

Instructor Tan had stopped sighing.

Let's go, let's go. This young man has such a bad temper and is so narrow-minded; he's not suited for a career in education at all. Luckily, he only took on a short-term, transitional assignment and will probably be leaving in about three years.

Conversely, Captain Stark was on the same mission, and Instructor Tan would have preferred him to stay longer. Unfortunately, Zou Yi couldn't stay, and Stark was even less likely to remain; they were destined for the battlefield and the Empire. Lynch and Stark were probably the only two unaffected by Zou Yi's departure, even though their seats were positioned to his left and right. They ignored his departure.

Captain Lynch glanced at Stark. This guy was truly solid; two of his students had firmly secured a spot in the top three. Even now, he hadn't been able to detect a trace of joy on Stark's face. Was he still dissatisfied, or...?

How could I not be satisfied?

From Lynch's perspective, these kids were already quite remarkable. Especially the two from Stark class; they were all quite impressive on their own. Even if he weren't beaming with joy, he wouldn't be looking at them like this… and his expression seemed even more serious? Was it because a student was injured?
The child did appear to be seriously injured, but Miss Selvie said there was no irreversible damage; the main thing was to get the child out quickly and treat the situation as soon as possible. Would Stark really do that?

During the competition, each class teacher actually has the power to stop the game—as long as it's reasonable. For someone like Jiang Hui who suffered a serious injury, Stark would basically approve it as soon as they submitted an application.

Captain Lynch wasn't just watching the spectacle and wanting the kid to leave the battlefield early; he was actually quite curious about what the kid would do next. Young, energetic kids often create miracles. But in this situation, he would also approve the withdrawal, since health is the most important thing for these young talents.

So what is Stark really thinking...? Judging from how much the other party values ​​that child, would he really allow them to take the risk?
"Captain Lynch, what are those students in your class planning to do..."

Lynch's attention was instantly drawn back to the scene on the screen, which had switched to the Lava siblings. However, the scene seemed a little strange, immediately attracting the attention of many people.

The situation inside the arena was changing rapidly. While the adults were watching and commenting outside, the participants inside the arena naturally couldn't just sit and wait for them to watch, so they continued to act on their own.

With only a few seconds left in the competition, and the number of participants reduced from several thousand to just over a hundred, the hardships and changes they have experienced are difficult to describe.

Of these hundred or so participants, only a few dozen teams remain. These teams have all survived the trials and tribulations, and most of them are highly skilled and have also had good luck.

However, most of the dozens of squads have used up more than half of their retention opportunities, with only a few remaining unused.

The location remained the same, but the number of people decreased, so the hunting activities naturally did not go as smoothly, and the situation remained deadlocked.

With powerful enemies outside and internal troubles, their chances of rising to power are dwindling.

While a top-five finish is practically out of the question, a top-ten finish is still a shot in the arm. So some people started to put their minds to work.

(End of this chapter)