I, a ship girl, am the savior of civilization.

Three escort ships that couldn't be included in the organization of the Fantasy Starship, but which were a lifesaver for the Human Alliance, along with fifteen intelligent robots and even a huge group of Transformers.

It's true that good things can fall from the sky; don't overthink it, just accept it.

"This can be considered an additional investment in the People's Federation."

Without explanation, Laura added a few more words with a deeper meaning: "Extremism can make civilization develop faster, but it is also more likely to bring disaster. I hope the Human Federation can control it well and not go down the path of self-destruction."

The People's Union is very much like the Showa era; such a civilized spirit allows for advancement but not retreat. It is too easily broken if it goes too far, and it is too easy to destroy itself.

"The frigates and industrial intelligent robots are self-explanatory; their instruction manuals can be found on the Universal Light and Shadow Device. As for that mass of nano-deformable metal, you can decide its purpose within ten minutes."

Having witnessed the birth of the entire industrial city, Sidney knew exactly what this seemingly small lump of metal meant.

Even if it cannot be used for research, but must be used within ten minutes, it is still a huge asset.

For example, directly manufacturing certain laboratory products and then reverse-engineering the technology for stable mass production.

Although the limited technological constraints restrict the options available to the United People's Federation (UPF), they are still able to point out a path to the future.

After quickly consulting with the research team of the Human Resources Federation, several samples were completed.

However, Sidney did not completely use up the Transformer metal. On the contrary, even after creating some prototypes, there was still a considerable surplus of Transformers.

Sidney glanced in the direction where the Chrysanthemum had crashed not far away, took a deep breath, and then recalled the image he had in mind, controlling the Transformers' transformations.

Soon, a spaceship gradually took shape.

At a glance, Laura could tell that Sidney had built the Chrysanthemum before it crashed and was damaged.

"This is the Qiuju."

As Sidney slowly focused on the details of the Chrysanthemum, he couldn't help but recall those difficult early days: "When we arrived on this planet, before the Federation of Humans was established, it was our only hope."

"We are the pioneers of the Earth Alliance, the first to witness the darkness of the universe... and the few glimmers of light. But before us, a group of even greater pioneers had already fallen on the path of exploration."

"To the pioneers!"

The model of the Chrysanthemum gradually took shape and eventually stood atop the highest point of the city established by Laura, allowing everyone to admire it.

"This building will record the earliest pioneering era of our human federation, serving as a warning to future generations of the suffering we once endured."

At some point, many people, either crossing the space bridge or emerging from the underground city's passages, walked up behind Sidney, their eyes glistening as they recalled the difficult years that had passed.

When the Qiuju crashed, some of its seriously injured companions abandoned treatment and carried the others away in the dead of night, eventually disappearing into the dense forest.

While exploring the planet, they clashed with dangerous local wildlife, with the young and strong protecting the others and fighting to the death against the beasts.

Upon finding the underground cave, they risked cave collapse by clearing away thorns and rubble until the space was reinforced.

In the early days of the People's Federation, resources were scarce, forcing them to implement a food rationing system. Tree bark and grass roots could be used for scientific research projects.

In the slightly toxic atmosphere, without protective equipment, the farmers of Renlian had to endure the abnormality and do their best to carry out work and production.

When encountering hostile alien creatures, the defending forces fought and retreated, suffering heavy losses, but they managed to protect their city from the elements.

……

Looking back, the blood and tears they have shed in these past few years, the hardships and obstacles they have overcome, are even the sum total of the Earth Alliance's efforts over the past decades.

"Here, in the name of the Federation of Humanity, the Monument to the Pioneers will stand forever in our city, so that we may forever remember the painful journey!"

129. Veneto, Burned to the Bone.JPG

The conflict between the Human Union and the Earth Union began here. When the Earth Union Congress learned that the Autumn Chrysanthemum had not only discovered the life-bearing planet that the Earth Union had longed for, but had even chosen to establish the Human Union independently, even pro-foreignism could not stop the Congress's anger.

Treat extraterrestrial civilizations with courtesy, but strike hard against fellow human beings. Since the Human Alliance split off from the Earth Alliance, it does not fall under the category of pro-foreignism.

Yes, that's it, a very rigorous judgment.

There was anger over the betrayal, and also covetousness for the life-bearing planet. To be honest, when they learned that the Human Alliance possessed a planet as rich as Earth, the Earth Alliance even wanted to directly apply to Laura to rent a huge transport ship to transport the Earth Alliance army to the Human Alliance's home planet.

However, considering that the previous series of transactions had temporarily depleted the Earth Alliance's treasury, and that the troop transport ships capable of large-scale transport exceeded the Earth Alliance's limits in terms of both authority and cost.

"Let them have some peace of mind for now!"

The entire Congress was filled with resentment towards the Human Federation, and even Veneto was somewhat puzzled as to why the Earth Federation humans, who had previously been able to get along harmoniously, would become so inhumane when facing their fellow Human Federation members.

In the Phantom StarCraft, the existence of unity, friendliness, and Gestalt will made such a scene unimaginable to Veneto before.

"Don't look at me like that, I have no interest in the thoughts of these organisms!"

He looked at the young lady with a confused expression, but the reply he received only deepened his confusion.

"VV, don't think too much. This is the universe. There are always things in the world that we can't understand."

Sitting on the ship's rig ring, Laura patted Veneto's head, handed over the universally supplied unlimited communicator to the Earth Alliance, and then the group boarded the young lady's solemn hull and finally left the solar system.

Of course, they also took away energy coins worth four figures and various resources, including many local delicacies from Earth.

After silencing Veneto with Darjeeling tea and macarons, he happily stopped worrying about the issue of human connection.

"Three hundred energy coins, four hundred and fifty minerals, two hundred food items, plus one hundred consumer goods unique to the Earth Alliance—interstellar trade is truly wonderful..."

Taking a graceful sip of black tea, Veneto calculated the gains from his journey to the Earth Alliance, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Having served as a mascot on Earth for three months, Veneto had never imagined acquiring so many resources.

In the following decade, after the Earth Alliance ventured into space, a steady stream of resources continued to flow into the universe's warehouse. At this rate, not to mention the debt of three thousand energy coins, Veneto felt he could even try to save up enough money to build a new Rome.

For the immortal, adorable ship girls, time is never an issue. Moreover, working with Laura Trading is easy and enjoyable; Veneto almost doesn't want to leave.

"boom!"

Seeing Veneto lost in his beautiful daydreams, Laura irritably slapped him back to reality.

“VV, calm down. All the resources and intelligence in this deal came from Laura, who is both a mascot and a diplomat. You'll be lucky if you get one energy coin in this deal.”

Ignoring Veneto's disillusioned and tearful eyes, Laura ruthlessly told the truth.

"The research officers at the Fantasy Interstellar Research Institute are paid 200 energy coins for a lifetime. If they are highly motivated, they can even get them for only 80. As the mascot VV, VV's treatment is already quite good."

*Crack* (sound of heart breaking) ~

The dream of a new Rome is gone...

As per the previous agreement with the People's Federation, Laura completed the delivery of some of the supplies to support the Federation. After making a note of it in the books, Laura gave a satiating summary of the trade.

"After deducting the maintenance fee for Little Noah, the net resource income this time is around 500 energy coins at the market price of Huanmeng. So now, it's the moment everyone has been waiting for—payday!"

"Don't call me Little Noah, that's not my name!"

The young lady turned her head away haughtily, but the novelty and anticipation in her eyes could not hide her inner emotions.

This is the first time I've ever encountered something like getting paid.

Looking at the ten extra energy coins in her account on Fantasy Star, after deducting maintenance fees, there were probably four energy coins left over. The young lady couldn't help but ponder. According to Laura, this was a huge sum of money.

So, should we paint and polish the hull of our ship?

Thinking about how she had been used as a mount for the past three months, the young lady secretly made up her mind.

When it came to Veneto, Laura formally transferred an energy coin to Veneto's account, and then Veneto, with tears in his eyes and a reluctant expression, returned it to Laura.

Looking at the pitiful 2.5 billion Phantom Coins in his account, Veneto felt a pang of heartache. Although it was unexpected that Laura was willing to leave him half, the thought of the Phantom Coins he had just used to pay off his debts still made him feel the pinch.

"VV, try to think more positively."

Laura glanced silently at the extra 500 energy coins in the Universal Funds account, which was 250 billion Illusionary Coins, and nodded secretly before turning her gaze to Veneto.

"Although half of the salary will be used to repay the global debt, think about it, isn't that equivalent to two energy coins' worth of GDP?"

"One hundred billion Huanmeng coins! vv has made a huge contribution to Huanmeng's economy!"

Although ship girls are nominally equal in status within the Fantasy StarCraft universe, researchers and tax tycoons are more likely to receive respect compared to ordinary ship girls.

Veneto generated such a large GDP for the Phantom Starship in just three months, which is extremely rare among new ship girls and ranks in the upper-middle level among individual ship girls in the entire Phantom Starship.

"So, VV, you're also a major taxpayer now!"

Sitting high on the Colossus Ring, Laura patted Veneto on the shoulder and offered words of comfort.

"that's true!"

With this boost in team cohesion, Veneto's spirits were instantly revitalized. Even though he was just a mascot, he was a mascot capable of creating value.

As a member of Huanmeng, I have achieved this much, and there is absolutely no need for me to belittle myself. After all, I am a prototype ship. The reason I feel disappointed is simply because there are too many powerful figures around me.

Laura, needless to say, has connections with the flagship Lexington and can also produce so many important technologies, which is the core, cost-free competitive advantage of the entire universe.

The young lady's ship, which looked rather tasteless, had a flight speed far exceeding that of other warships, and even possessed a warp drive that even the Phantom Starcraft had not yet fully developed.

Needless to say, Santi is an old capitalist from Huanmeng, someone I definitely can't compare to.

Upon closer reflection, I seem to be a mascot on par with Belfast...

Little Belfast: ? ? ?

But when compared on its own, it's actually quite good!

Seeing that Veneto had completely shaken off his negative emotions, Laura looked relieved, then seemed to remember something and added a sentence.

"By the way, the salary you receive hasn't been taxed yet. Huanmeng Interstellar should have updated its standard tax rate for VV, so remember to check it regularly."

???

"Huh?"

Veneto paused for a moment, then quickly connected to the Huanmeng network to check his standard tax rate. For ease of calculation, according to Huanmeng tax law, salary multiplied by the standard tax rate equals the amount of tax payable.

49.999%.

……

Veneto, burned to ashes...

130. The Three-Body Problem

The initial framework of this global giant has been established, and the company will enter a period of healthy development and expansion for a long time to come.

They exchanged the vast amounts of outdated data in the databases of Huanmeng and Laura for resources from the Earth Alliance, then transported its consumer goods and items to the Human Alliance, and sold energy coins and ores to Huanmeng...