A is in StarCraft, just disembarked from the Zerg Prince spaceship.

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When President Qi and Brother Gao Xing's souls were sent to Earth in the 21st century, Gao Tian suddenly felt himself shrink. When he came to his senses, he found that the system had turned him into a small ball as well.

Then the system extended a thin leg, kicked him hard like a soccer ball, and then gave him a thumbs up: "Go for it—!"

"What?!"

Gao Tian was kicked away in an instant.

Consciousness rises as if from the deep sea, suddenly returning to reality.

"..."

It's hardened; its fists have hardened.

Dog system.

He was still sitting in the hospital's fire escape, his bottom on the cold marble steps, the chill seeping up and making his bottom numb, as if he had never left.

But everything is different now.

Gao Tian did not get up immediately, but slowly took a deep breath.

Next, he had to deal with the aftermath of President Qi and Brother Gao Xing's deaths.

Gao Tian stood up and walked to the door of the ward.

He pushed open the ward door.

President Qi remained lying quietly on the hospital bed. The soul's departure from the body wouldn't react so quickly. The instruments beside the bed were still running, and the waveforms and numbers on the screen even looked more stable than before.

Gao Xing's older brother lay down beside his bed, holding one of his arms, maintaining that snuggling position.

Her sleeping face was peaceful, as if she were simply asleep.

Their souls have departed.

After the soul was extracted from the body, all that remained were two empty shells with only basic life characteristics.

It's like a scene frozen at the end of a movie; they spent their lives together and finally fell asleep on the same day.

Gao Tian stood at the door, watching them silently for a long time.

After a while, he took a step back and pressed the emergency call button outside the ward door.

"Drip—drip—drip—"

The alarm bells blared, shattering the deathly silence of the night.

A cacophony of hurried footsteps and shouts approached from afar, and the on-duty nurses and doctors rushed over as quickly as possible.

"What's going on?!"

"General Qi? Major General Gao Tian?"

The lead doctor immediately noticed that Gao Xing was lying motionless and too calmly beside President Qi's hospital bed, and his expression changed drastically!

He rushed forward and quickly checked Gao Xing's pupils, heartbeat, and carotid artery.

The pupils do not respond to light, and the heartbeat and pulse are slow.

"Quick! Prepare for emergency medical assistance! This gentleman has also lost consciousness!"

"Adrenaline ready!"

"Defibrillator! Quickly!"

The entire hospital was thrown into chaos in an instant.

Gao Tian silently retreated to a corner, watching the medical staff perform the necessary examinations and rescue procedures on Gao Xing's brother.

He neither stopped them nor said anything.

Although President Qi and the others have departed, they still have to give an explanation to the living world.

......

The rescue attempt was, of course, futile.

The doctor came out of the emergency room and spoke with Gao Tian with a solemn expression.

With cautious regret, the doctor spoke to Gao Tian: "Major General Gao Tian, ​​regarding Mr. Gao Xing's condition... our initial assessment is that extreme grief may have triggered an acute flare-up of his old illness, coupled with the immense emotional shock, causing him to fall into a deep coma. When he will wake up... or even if he will wake up at all... is currently uncertain. Please... be prepared."

The cause of the illness is currently unknown. An emergency diagnosis suggests that Mr. Gao Xing may have suffered a relapse of a pre-existing condition due to excessive grief, and he has fallen into a coma from which it is unknown when he will wake up.

Gao Tian listened without any change in expression, simply nodding silently.

The doctor suggested that Mr. Gao Xing also be fitted with a life support device, and observe whether he can wake up naturally.

Gao Tian nodded.

Soon, Gao Xing's brother and President Qi, who were in a coma, were transferred to the same intensive care unit.

Two hospital beds were placed side by side, surrounded by various monitoring instruments and cables, with Brother Gao Xing and President Qi lying on them.

Their bodies were already riddled with holes, and their vital signs rapidly declined after they lost the support of their willpower.

Despite the use of state-of-the-art equipment, the vital signs—heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation—continued to decline.

The doctor was talking to Gao Tian, ​​explaining the current situation to him and preparing him mentally for the worst.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted. Multiple life support devices simultaneously emitted piercing alarms. A nurse rushed over, exclaiming, "Doctor, something terrible has happened! The vital signs of two patients inside have both dropped to zero!"

The doctor was horrified and rushed inside: "What?! Organize resuscitation!!! Adrenaline! Cardiopulmonary resuscitation!!!"

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Resuscitation efforts were futile; their souls had already left their bodies, leaving only two empty shells.

When they had their willpower to support them, life was still like a firefly in the wind, let alone now that only an empty shell remains.

No matter how advanced the equipment or how superb the medical skills, they cannot extinguish the flame that has been extinguished from within.

The power of will had also vanished, and the exhausted body marched towards its end with overwhelming force.

Their brainwaves had become a straight line, and the injection of the cardiac stimulant was like throwing a stone into the sea, without making a ripple.

"drop----"

The instrument emitted a piercing long beep.

The medical staff took off their hats and stopped all their movements.

Once brain death has lasted for more than 30 minutes, there is no point in trying to save the patient.

The doctor came out and took off his hat.

Gao Tian, ​​Qi Zong's adjutant, and Qin Qin had all arrived and were gathered outside.

Seeing the doctor's expression, everyone understood the outcome without needing to say a word.

Doctors still need to fulfill their responsibilities.

He stopped, took a deep breath, and announced in a somber and remorseful tone: "We did our best. I'm so sorry. Commander-in-Chief Qi and his spouse, Mr. Gao Xing, died at 2:48 a.m. on July 7nd, despite all efforts to save them."

Qinqin immediately sat down.

......

Despite his grief, the adjutant maintained his professional demeanor and, together with the military hospital, relayed the message up the chain of command throughout the military.

In the stillness of the night, this news was like a boulder thrown into calm water, instantly creating a monstrous wave.

Who would dare delay such news? The information was reported up the chain of command at top speed.

When the senior liaison officers in the communications duty room heard the news, they could hardly believe their ears.

"What? President Qi... President Qi is gone?"

How... how is this possible? Isn't President Qi an S-class alpha?

The pillar of the Human Federation... President Qi is gone?

Mr. Qi, you're not... Mr. Qi, aren't you just tired? How could Mr. Qi be...?

After confirming that the news was true and not a prank, they maintained their professionalism and, with trembling voices and hands, notified their superiors one by one.

The top generals and high-ranking officials of the Human Federation, many of whom were asleep in the dead of night, were suddenly awakened and heard the news upon receiving the phone call.

"What?!"

"President Qi...is gone? And Gao Xing too...?"

One of the commanders had enlisted in the army with Gao Xing at the same time and fought side by side for many years. He was originally happy that Gao Xing had returned, but when he suddenly heard this bad news, he instantly lost all his strength. The communicator in his hand slipped and fell to the ground, shattering the screen. He was completely unaware of it and sat down blankly.

An old general was holding a remote meeting at night when he received an urgent report in a low voice from his adjutant, and he froze in front of the screen.

Completely unable to hear the questions from the other end of the meeting, he suddenly raised his hand to cover his face, his broad shoulders shaking violently, and suppressed sobs leaked out from between his fingers.

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Upon receiving the news, the commanders and generals were all filled with grief and wept bitterly.

They had all served in the military for over thirty years and generally had close relationships with General Qi and Gao Xing.

Even working alongside a dog for thirty years would make that dog feel important, let alone a wise leader and a good friend.

President Qi... Gao Xing...

Upon receiving this news, all the generals in the command headquarters, staff headquarters, and major military region fleet headquarters were plunged into immense grief and were unable to accept it.

Jokes, pranks, and fake news are absolutely forbidden within the military, but today they all desperately hope that the news they received is fake.

Gao Xing was once a well-known good guy in the military; no one disliked him.

President Qi is even more important.

Commander-in-Chief Qi was not merely a commander-in-chief, but a symbol of an era, a leader who upheld the backbone of humanity, and a pillar of strength in the hearts of countless people. His passing is akin to the sunset of a sun in the Federation of Humanity, an irreparable regret and loss in the history of the Federation's development.

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At 7 a.m., the military's official media informed the people of the Federation of Humanity of this tragic news.

In the morning, the morning news or promotional videos that were originally playing on all official media channels of the Human Federation, the homepages of major news websites, and various satellite public information screens suddenly stopped and were replaced with uniform, solemn news announcements with black borders.

The host, instead of sitting, stood in the center of the frame and addressed the entire federal population in a calm and deliberate tone:

"We now have a sad news to share."

"Obituary: Commander-in-Chief Qi Wan of the Human Federation Army passed away at 2:48 a.m. today at the Federation Army Hospital due to long-term overwork and physical failure, despite all efforts to save him. He was 60 years old."

"Also passing away at the same time was Commander-in-Chief Qi's spouse, Mr. Gao Xing."

"Commander-in-Chief Qi's life was one of dedication and glory. He devoted himself to the prosperity and stability of the Federation of Humanity until his death... The Federal Government and the Military have decided to hold a... deeply mournful memorial service for Commander-in-Chief Qi."

Whether it's an ordinary resident preparing breakfast at home, an office worker watching the news on a commuter train, an elderly person exercising in the park, or a student just starting their day...

Everyone who saw or heard the news was stunned.

What? Commander-in-Chief Qi is gone?

Commander-in-Chief Qi... is gone?

The grief erupted like a flood bursting its banks, spreading to every household, echoing through city streets, and lingering in the starry sky.

Many people were still staring blankly at the news footage, not having reacted yet, when tears welled up in their eyes before they could even process what was happening.

Then they realized it too late.

Commander-in-Chief Qi... is gone?

How is that possible?

He's still so young.

Not only the elderly, but also many children and even young people, all grew up under General Qi's protection and regarded him as the guardian of the Federation.

The sudden passing of Commander-in-Chief Qi shocked everyone.

When the average life expectancy was 100 years, dying at 60 was considered an untimely death. Now that the average life expectancy is 200 years, President Qi's passing at 60 was almost equivalent to premature death.

What exactly is President Qi...?

What exactly happened to him...?

But the reason is actually known to everyone; it boils down to just eight words:

Exhausting oneself and pushing oneself to the limit.

Everyone thought he was an S-class alpha, an iron man, and omnipotent, but in reality, he was just an ordinary person made of flesh and blood.

People should have noticed this truth when he was frequently ill before.

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The obituary was announced throughout the entire federal government, and for a time, cries of grief filled the air.

Commander-in-Chief Qi dedicated his life to the Federation of Humanity, and the Federation bid farewell to its hero in the simplest yet most solemn way.

All departments of the Federation of Humans lowered their flags to half-mast in mourning, and countless people spontaneously took to the streets, gathered in squares and outside military buildings, offering flowers, lighting candles, and weeping bitterly.

The cries were hoarse and sorrowful, tearing through the clouds.

Far from the military headquarters building, the people were on every street corner.

Every single one.

From bustling city main roads to quiet residential alleys.

People gently place white flowers, purchased from florists or freshly picked from their own gardens, along the streets, on railings, and beside public benches...

What would it be like to have 60 billion white flowers?

In a short time, every street and every place seemed to be covered with an endless white carpet.

Commander-in-Chief Qi took over the Federation when it was in its most perilous time. Now that humanity has developed to this point, he passed away at the age of sixty, even though the average lifespan has reached two hundred years.

All business activities across the federal government were suspended, the entertainment industry was shut down for three days, and every shop on the street spontaneously hung white ribbons in front of its doors.

The news channel was still playing Commander Qi's obituary on a loop, and the host's voice gradually choked up: "Commander Qi's spirit... will live forever in our hearts."

Social media is awash with a sea of ​​gratitude: 【Thank you, President Qi.】

At this point, it seems there's nothing else to say; this is the simplest sentence I can think of.

Thank you, President Qi, for your tireless efforts for the Federation of Humanity.

Thank you, President Qi, for always protecting the Federation of Humanity.

Human civilization has its own warmth and character.

The Federation of Humanity will never forget those who dedicated their lives to the progress of humanity and the continuation of the race.

Even though President Qi is gone, his successors will follow.

The names of the pioneers will not only be engraved on monuments, but also in the hearts of every living person.

Countless successors of the Human Federation followed one after another, passing on the torch of civilization and ensuring the eternal continuation of humankind.