From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars.

Chapter 585: Zhongsi College
While Manfred was dropping bombs, several low-orbit assault ships that had been hiding outside the monitoring range of ground monitoring units began orbital airborne operations under the leadership of the "Polarized Light" and two other special mission ships.

In addition to the Immortal Legion, the group that was thrown towards Bresk included more Hell Paratroopers and HCP troops that the Renaissance Alliance had previously commissioned the Atlas Group to train, and "True Red Lightning" Johnny Riding was among them.

Although the two previous wars had consumed too much energy of this "genius pilot", he chose to join without hesitation when faced with the final battle to liberate his hometown.

At the same time, the ground forces of the Renaissance Alliance outside Bresk also launched an attack simultaneously.

The other two self-propelled electromagnetic artillery battalions brought by Van Fleet served as heavy firepower support for these troops and began to attack the already fortified suburban defense system of Bresk.

The 'super-heavy assault bomb', which has been proven to be extremely effective in assault operations on the Para IV, performed stably this time.

When two battalions of 48 E-2 heavy vehicle-mounted self-propelled electromagnetic guns launched a round of indiscriminate bombardment on a certain connection point of the fortified position, the hard "walnut" of Bresk finally exploded after the hammer fell.
There is no need to elaborate on the subsequent battles. After Alex and other former high-ranking officials of the autonomous government disappeared in the attack of plasma torpedoes, the morale of the remaining city defense forces of Bresk dropped sharply and they were unable to organize an effective counterattack.

The airdropped Hell Paratroopers, under the cover of a group of elite HCP pilots including Johnny Riding, quickly took control of the key nodes of the city and started the "Central Bloom" in coordination with the attacking forces.

When the last group of soldiers of the garrison, led by their commander, walked out of the building with their hands raised high, this fortress city that had blocked the ground forces of the Renaissance Alliance for nearly three months was breached and occupied by the Renaissance Alliance within three hours of the official attack.
Bresk's "speed pass" also announced that the war on Rubion V and even the entire Rubion galaxy had come to a temporary end.

When Amber received the news that the entire territory of Luyon had been liberated, he was at the opening ceremony of Atlas Loyalists Academy and the first opening ceremony of the school.

After learning that Atlas and the Renaissance Alliance had basically completed their control over the Rubion Galaxy, a relieved smile finally appeared on his face.

This smile was quickly caught by Baron BASF, who was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Zhongsi College. The aristocratic capitalist's keenness was not only reflected in business, but he was also very good at perceiving other people's psychological and emotional changes in daily life.

"It seems that Mr. Amber encountered something happy?"

"Hahahaha, it seems that the Baron has seen through it. He has indeed received some happy news~"

Amber laughed but didn't say what it was, and Baron BASF didn't ask any further.

But in his heart, he could actually guess that it was probably related to the Rubion galaxy.

After all, judging from his recent observations while "eating and drinking for free" in the A-Bava-Ku asteroid fortress, this was the only major event in the Atlas Group recently.

And precisely because Baron BASF brought his wife to the fortress before the outcome of the battle came out, showing enough sincerity, he could clearly feel that Amber and other employees of Atlas had become a little more friendly to him.

It's not much, but it's there.

Moreover, he was specially invited to attend the opening ceremony of Atlas Loyal Academy. In the view of the Baron, this was already sending some signals.

At this time, his wife Mona was also at a distance, chatting happily with Isabel, who was also an imperial noble, and Ellenita, the wealthy elf from the Thousand Star Empire.

Such an arrangement inevitably made Baron BASF wonder whether the other party was hinting something to him, and at the same time wanted to take this opportunity to talk to him about some matters that were not convenient to discuss publicly?
Baron BASF could see that the Atlas Group's Zhongsi College must be very important.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to carve out 10 floors of space in the A-Bava-Ku asteroid fortress to accommodate the Chuji Academy, which can be fully called a "school city". It is said that there is even room for expansion in advance.

Thinking of this, the Baron couldn't help but speak, trying to find some topics to talk to Amber and take this opportunity to get closer to her and improve the relationship between the two sides.

"This Zhongsi College of your company gives me a familiar feeling."

"My Lord Baron, are you talking about the Empire's 'Nursing Center for Heroic Descendants'?" Amber said, tilting her head slightly.

Seeing Amber taking up his words, Baron BASF was also slightly delighted: "Ha~ Mr. Amber actually knows this, he is very knowledgeable~"

Amber: "You are joking. Has Lord Baron forgotten my previous identity?"

Baron BASF was stunned for a moment, and his brain began to work rapidly on how to answer this question. Due to the sensitivity of Amber's identity and previous experiences, his next words were likely to represent the opinions of Her Highness Agnes in the eyes of the other party.

Faced with BASF's hesitation, Amber did not urge him, but just waited quietly for the other party's answer.

It was not until a moment later that the baron representing the Imperial Princess' camp spoke again:

"The past is the past, and the present is the present. Mr. Amber has achieved what he has today. There are many small problems that we won't delve into. Everyone has a complicated past~"

Amber: "Should I understand this as what you, the Baron, meant, or what Her Royal Highness the Princess meant?"

"Hahaha, I was sent here by Her Royal Highness the Princess, that's all."
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As the opening ceremony of Zhongsi College proceeded according to the procedure, Shikoti quickly came to Amber and reminded him to prepare to go on stage.

This female elf who was "seconded" from Ellenita, in addition to being in charge of the company's external publicity work, also has to coordinate almost all matters related to the Thousand Star Empire, the elves, and the Roma.

Because Isabel was responsible for receiving Baron Basf's wife, even the opening ceremony of Zhongsi College was temporarily handed over to Shikoti.

The busy work even made the elves, who are always workaholics, complain about having too much to do and ask for a pay raise. It is really like a slave to the elves.
Soon, in a solemn and dignified atmosphere, the opening ceremony of Zhongsi College entered the very traditional "President's Speech" session.

In the central square of the college, thousands of freshmen were lined up neatly, forming square formations.

Their uniforms are uniform and solemn, with silver lines inlaid on the black uniforms, the badge on the chest is engraved with the Atlas Group's logo, and the eyes under the brim of the hat are firm and focused.

Around the square, 80 brand new 'Holy Shields' painted in white and gold stood quietly, their silver-white bodies gleaming slightly in the simulated sunlight, and the azure cloaks mounted on their shoulder armor made them look like some kind of ancient warriors.

Their existence is like the embodiment of the spirits of the sacrificed heroes, standing here to protect their descendants. Amber, who is also the dean of Zhongsi College, stood on the high podium, his eyes were firm and deep, as if he could penetrate time and space and see the glorious deeds of every sacrificed employee.

His voice was deep and powerful. After using the psychic vocalization technique, every word he said seemed to be made of steel, striking directly into the hearts of the freshmen on the field:

“Today, we gather here not only to celebrate the birth of Zhongsi College, but also to commemorate the heroes who illuminate the way forward for us in the darkness. They are the backbone of the Atlas Group and the protectors of those who suffer injustice and oppression.”

The freshmen in the audience held their breath, with complex expressions flashing in their eyes. Many of them held tightly in their hands the relics left by their parents, which might be company employee ID cards, medals issued, or other personal belongings.

Every item carries endless memories and missions, and everyone knows exactly why they are standing here today.

The students in the square formations come from various majors of Zhongsi College. Each square formation represents a major, and each student is a pearl waiting to be discovered, waiting to be cultivated by Zhongsi College and continue to shine for Atlas in the future.

"And you, the descendants of these heroes, have inherited their most precious legacy - courage, wisdom, and selflessness. In this academy, you will learn how to use these powers and become a better part of Atlas in the future.

Whether it is industrial manufacturing, biomedicine, tactical command, or finance, every profession is for a common goal: to make the world we create better and prevent sacrifices from happening again. "

The speeches of psychics are always so contagious, but there are very few psychics in this world who can use this ability in public.

The students' eyes were more determined. In Amber's words, they seemed to see the shadows of their own future - those warriors who marched forward bravely on the battlefield, those technicians who made breakthroughs in the Atlas scientific research laboratory, and those elites who made plans and killed people in the business field.
"I have witnessed with my own eyes that when darkness fell, it was your fathers and mothers who stepped forward, using their lives as shields, and made noble and fearless sacrifices.

Now, it's your turn.

In this land of hope created by Atlas, you will learn how to use the knowledge and skills in your hands to create, protect and love.

Because only in this way can we truly move forward and embrace a bright future.”

As Dean Amber's voice gradually rose, the atmosphere in the square reached a climax. The students straightened their backs one after another, their chests heaving with excitement.

The architecture of Zhongsi College, which combines classical and technological styles, seems to have become more majestic at this moment, as if applauding these future "excellent employees".

The simulated sunlight shines just right on each square, reflecting their resolute faces and hopeful future.

“Let us join hands, not only to commemorate the past, but also to build a better tomorrow. Atlas Group will always be with you, and Zhongsi College will be the starting point for you to realize your dreams.

Starting from here, you will become new heroes and write your own legends."

Amber paused and glanced at all the students present. Everyone felt a nearly tangible gaze sweeping over them, and then they heard Amber's firm and bewitching closing words:
"Because you are Atlas"

As Amber finished speaking, the entire square erupted in thunderous applause.
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"Using psychic energy to support a speech is indeed very effective. By the way, do you Jeram people also use psychic energy when speaking?"

In Saleh's new laboratory in the A-Bava-Ku Fortress, Amber asked while leisurely drinking the legendary 'Pioneer Drink' made for her by the 'Old Frozen Meat' who lived two million years ago.

After the opening ceremony of Zhongsi College, Amber and Baron BASF reached a preliminary agreement on the two sides to continue to deepen their cooperation, and he assigned the poor Shikoti to continue to liaise with Baron BASF.

Of course, Amber also knew that she couldn't let Shikoti handle all the tasks, so she also brought Isabel and a negotiation master from the Financial Business Center with her this time.

Then he came to Saleh's new laboratory by himself - the Forerunner had told him before that there was something important he needed to know.

But as soon as the two met, Amber led the topic off track.

Apparently, Saleh hadn't realized this yet, and even answered seriously, "Of course we don't use psychic energy when we talk normally. We Jeram people are not 'psychic perpetual motion machines'. At most, when there is a dispute, both sides may use psychic energy."

"Who can convince the other party better with the blessing of psychic power?"

"No, it's about who has the loudest voice."

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"Wait. That's not what I came to tell you." Saleh knocked her head in annoyance, as if she was dissatisfied with how easily she was led astray by Amber.

Then, the pioneer, who also served as the head of the Atlas archaeological team, turned on a holographic projection platform in the laboratory, and a huge star map suddenly appeared above the platform.

"Our archaeological team has discovered a new Forerunner facility."

After that, the star map was quickly enlarged and finally focused on a piece of deep space at the border between the Star Dragon Empire and the Federation.

"Is there anything different here?" Amber asked in confusion, "I see you have been discovering new ruins and legacy facilities recently, and have also recovered a lot of Forerunner technology."

Although she is a pioneer, Saleh has shown great interest in excavating her own "ruins" since she was put in "shackles" by Amber and secretly joined the Atlas Group. Therefore, during this period, the Atlas Group's pioneer special archaeological team can be said to have reaped a lot of rewards.

"Entat 032 Research Institute, Research Level: Highest, Research Project"

Saleh raised his head and looked at Amber seriously, then uttered a word that countless creatures yearned for.

"eternal life."

(End of this chapter)