Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 347 A Temporary Separation (First Update)
The new Enterprise's maiden voyage was successfully completed a few weeks later.

This voyage not only verified the stability of the Level 8 warp drive, but also put the Void Shield system and the Oriented Reconfiguration system to the initial test in the real space environment.

Chen Yu's database was filled with detailed operating parameters and performance reports, and this first-hand information far exceeded his expectations.

After the voyage ended, in a conference room at Starship Headquarters, Chen Yu formally bid farewell to Kirk, Spock, Scott, and several high-ranking federal officials.

“The necessary test data has been collected,” he stated smoothly in his synthesized voice. “I plan to return to my dimension. This exchange has been very successful, and I thank you all for your cooperation.”

A brief silence fell over the meeting room.

Kirk stepped forward, looking at him earnestly: "Sage, the Federation sincerely hopes you will stay. You bring not only technological breakthroughs, but more importantly, unconventional ways of thinking. Your departure would be a great loss to us."

The captain couldn't help but recall the shared moments of crisis—from the groundbreaking advancements in warp drive theory to the stasis grenade that turned the tide at crucial moments, and the philosophical discussions that sparked deep reflection.

Spock added in his signature rational manner: "Logically speaking, your continued involvement will significantly improve the Federation's R&D efficiency in fields such as materials science and energy physics."

The knowledge systems of the two civilizations are clearly complementary, and maintaining exchanges is of long-term value to both sides.

Scott couldn't help but scratch his head, his tone revealing the straightforwardness typical of an engineer: "Honestly, when we encounter tricky engineering problems in the future, who should we talk to to discuss those special solutions?"

He was referring to Chen Yu's unique ideas that incorporated engineering from another world.

A Science Council official in formal uniform stepped forward and made a formal statement on behalf of the Federation: "Mr. Chen Yu, in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the development of science and technology in the Federation, we have conferred upon you the status of Honorary Scientist."

We have prepared excellent research conditions and ample resource support for you, and we hope you will reconsider your decision.

Chen Yu's gaze swept over everyone present, and he could discern sincerity and respect in their attempts to persuade them to stay.

During this period, he did establish an effective cooperative model with these federal elites.

“My itinerary is set,” Chen Yu’s synthesized voice rang out smoothly, then she changed the subject, “However, this departure is not a final farewell. I have recorded the coordinates of this dimension, and I will visit again when the conditions are right.”

He paused deliberately for a moment, allowing the information to settle in everyone's minds.

While everyone was still processing the news, he continued, "The exchange of knowledge should not stop here. Perhaps next time we meet, I will bring some... more challenging topics, which will require your professional expertise to solve together."

His crimson optical lens slowly swept over Spock and several chief scientists, implying that technical challenges involving deeper principles, which had not yet been demonstrated, were waiting for the right time to be discussed.

This farewell, delivered with a clear commitment, effectively eased the somber atmosphere of parting.

Kirk and Spock exchanged a knowing glance; they both understood that conventional attempts to persuade someone to stay were indeed meaningless, given that someone could freely traverse dimensions.

A commitment to return and the continuation of this mutually beneficial knowledge sharing would be the most desirable outcome under the current circumstances.
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In the main banquet hall of Starfleet headquarters, a solemn farewell ceremony was underway. This arched, domed hall, the historic site where the Charter of the Interstellar Federation was signed, now gathered members of the Federation Science Council, senior officers of Starfleet Command, and key scientists who had participated in the collaborative projects.

Kirk, dressed in formal attire with his chest adorned with medals symbolizing distinguished service, stood before the podium in the center of the hall, his voice steady and powerful: "On behalf of the Interstellar Federation, I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Chen Yu. During this collaboration, you not only helped us overcome technological bottlenecks, but more importantly, you taught us to view the relationship between science and civilization from a completely new perspective."

The president of the Federal Science Council also delivered a formal address, announcing that Chen Yu would be appointed as a "Federal Honorary Scientific Advisor" and awarded the Starfleet's highest scientific contribution medal.

Twelve leading scholars from various disciplines stepped forward one by one to have an academic farewell exchange with this visitor from another world.

Chen Yu's mechanical body gleamed with a dark red luster under the dazzling crystal chandelier, and he maintained impeccable manners throughout.

When receiving medals, he leaned slightly forward; when exchanging ideas with scholars, he patiently explained the technical details; and when addressed by officials, he gave appropriate responses.

These actions all demonstrate how much he values ​​this cross-dimensional partnership.

After the solemn farewell ceremony, in accordance with Chen Yu's wishes and safety procedures, the new Enterprise undertook the final escort mission.

This starship, which has just completed its maiden voyage, now carries the mission of sending off friends from another world. It adjusts its course and sails steadily toward the planet where the Creation Cave, where Chen Yu first arrived in this universe, is located.

In a relatively open area deep inside the cave, Chen Yu stopped.

Mann and his squad members had already assembled and stood silently behind Chen Yu.

Chen Yu's massive mechanical body turned towards the cave entrance, as if it could penetrate the rock wall and see the starship that was waiting there.

He made no further communications, and the crimson optical lens flickered slightly as he began to execute a complex and precise set of operations.

As energy converged, the space in the center of the cave began to emit a low hum. A highly unstable dimensional rift, similar to the one we had encountered before, was torn open once more, revealing a dazzling array of colors and emanating a chilling, unknown energy fluctuation.

The moment the rift stabilized, Chen Yu turned around and sent a final, concise communication toward the Enterprise: "Depart."

Without another word, he took the lead, his massive body disappearing without hesitation into the bizarre and fantastical crevice.

Mann's team followed closely behind, their steps firm as they stepped in one by one, their figures quickly swallowed up by the distorted light and shadow.

On the bridge of the Enterprise, Kirk, Spock, Scott, and others silently watched everything through sensors.

They watched as Chen Yu and Mann's team disappeared into the depths of the rift, and watched as the passage that had briefly connected the two worlds began to fluctuate and contract violently, eventually healing completely into the normal spatial structure like a wound that had healed, leaving no trace.

The cave returned to darkness and silence, as if nothing had ever happened. Only the New Enterprise, still hovering in the same spot, proved that the dimensional farewell just now was not an illusion.

Kirk stared at the empty space on the main view for a long time before gently issuing the command: "We're turning back."

The new Enterprise gracefully turned its bow, its engines gleaming softly.

(End of this chapter)