Star Iron, after using the mod to make the Big Black Tower dark, the game became real

The air changed from a gaseous state to a strange solid state, freezing into flowers.

The chaotic situation robbed Caislan of his brief vision.

When he opened his eyes, he was already standing in the deep darkness of space, with the cold electronic sounds of data processing in his ears.

The cold, red electronic light, like a blood-red sun, drew Caiuslana's attention, and he met its gaze.

All the truths of the universe seemed to be open to him at this moment, whether he could understand them or not, and they rudely tried to flood into his brain.

He seemed to see the "truth," and then... he was dying, bursting at the seams of knowledge.

But the feeling of near death is fleeting.

All the anomalies disappeared, and a quiet, deathly stillness quietly spread.

A sharp pain shot through his head, and he suddenly understood that the red electronic sun was the profile of "intelligence".

Standing before him was a star god, the "wise" and learned sage.

The God of Wisdom glanced at him with incomprehensible motives.

The Venerable One was thinking, and His thoughts caused the space to tremble.

Everything has questions, and everything has answers.

Caislan's voice was a little hoarse.

His anger consumed all possibilities; the only problem, or rather, the desire, was already predetermined before he even had a chance to think about it.

"How can we make Nanook feel eternal pain!"

The core of the God of Wisdom was calculating indifferently.

After a while.

The learned and knowledgeable replied.

"civilization."

……

A jump light illuminated the edge of the Onpharos galaxy.

Space trembled as a giant ship arrived and slowly docked in orbit around the planet Onpharos.

This giant ship looks familiar; it's the Black Tower space station.

It was once a research station used to contain "star cores" and many other artifacts, as well as to simulate universe projects.

Jiang Wei had previously formed a cabinet and summoned Aesta, who was located on Azure Star, to come over.

On her way there, the Empire and the Company went to war, which complicated things.

The hatch opened, and the Great Black Tower stepped out of the space station, followed by Estella, whose hands were bound by light locks.

Caravans or visitors from other civilizations witnessed this scene.

"Let's go."

After leading Estelle back to the governor's mansion, the Great Black Tower unlocked the chains binding her.

"In this way, the outside world will think it's reasonable for the Empire to declare war on the company and kidnap Estella as a hostage, right? No one will think too much about it. Those businessmen in the Estella family are really smart."

Jiang Wei was curious.

"Was no one intercepted during the jump?"

"No."

The Great Black Tower said nonchalantly.

"If you expect 'businessmen' to have any humanity, you're sorely mistaken. They don't even care about nationality, so why would they care about the life or death of a little girl in their family?"

"The war between the Empire and the Corporation is escalating, and the credit points are on the verge of collapse."

"The Estella family cannot sever ties with the company on the surface, but they also need to find a way out after the collapse of the credit system. If you were in their shoes, what would you do?"

Estelle set up the space station for warp jumps, which involved several jumps along the way, each of which could be easily intercepted.

But after the war broke out, the company never showed up.

And so, the Black Tower space station seemed to disappear, flying to the Onpharos system without a trace.

Daheita handed over the company's information to Jiang Wei.

The Interplanetary Peace Corporation is headquartered in Pierpoint and has seven divisions.

Their predecessors were forces that spontaneously followed the "Guardian" Star God, which gradually evolved into a cosmic-level capital group, and are now almost the number one power in the universe.

If there were no imperial intervention, the word "almost" could even be removed.

The company is terrifyingly large; even one of its investment families is one of the most powerful and influential families in the universe.

As a collection of multiple families, when the war between the company and the empire breaks out, many voices will inevitably emerge from within.

Conservatives, radicals, capitulationists...

These factions are not too divided; a business family may have both conservative and radical voices at the same time.

For profit-driven businessmen, their primary goal is "making money".

Upholding the will to preserve and protect, all is dedicated to the King of Amber?

This is just an excuse from businessmen.

Only fanatics truly adhere to the creed.

Safeguarding is a banner; by holding it up, you can stand on moral high ground and make money with peace of mind.

Now, this flag is about to be burned, and the new power on the moral high ground is the Empire.

What capitalists will do is predictable.

Estella was downcast, her smile forced; she was heartbroken.

The big black tower put his hand on her shoulder.

“I have never respected the company or the Academy of Sciences. They are mediocre, and my research with other geniuses is too expensive.”

“Estella’s family gave me money for free, so I had no reason not to take it. Taking Estella out of the house was just a matter of course, as I knew she would suffer at home.”

Estella is very curious and energetic, and she is also very polite.

My hobby is studying the starry sky, various strange celestial environments, and cosmic matter.

Her hobbies were appreciated when she was young.

But she soon realized that all those who praised her... did not appreciate her scientific interests, but rather thought her research was expensive and very sophisticated.

She understands the craftsmanship of the telescope's primary mirror and guiding system.

But this knowledge is unimportant to her family.

Telescopes are expensive; they are costly items, which is important.

People thought she was a pampered little girl with exceptional taste, able to spot the most valuable gift at a glance, and destined to become a great businesswoman.

As Estelle grew older, her vow to become an astronomer was gradually regarded as a heretical path by her family.

Her family and relatives wanted her to give up this unrealistic dream, so they used both persuasion and coercion to have scholars from the Faculty of Education make things difficult for her academically.

If it weren't for the intervention of the Great Black Tower...

Once her family loses patience, Estád will likely be forced into a marriage and lose her freedom.

Jiang Wei was puzzled. Where did these merchants get the confidence that he would accept the capitalists' allegiance?

"They're overthinking it. They're keeping Estád as a hostage in the Empire, hoping I'll cooperate with them."

"From what you're saying, Black Tower, Está's family is no different from the other forces in the company, and they're not worth wasting my time on."

"The energy coin system is based on open technology. If you want to maintain your previous capitalist status, work hard to make money and don't think about anything else."

The big black tower raised his chin, pondering for a moment.

"That's probably what they think."

"Ok?"

"For Estelle's sake, if the company loses, spare their lives."

"Impossible, wishful thinking. Even if the Empire loses, do you think they'll spare my life? I don't think so."

Jiang Wei was prepared to refuse.

But then I thought, even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes.

It would be inappropriate for him to actually kill Estella's family or relatives, given that Estella had connections with the Black Tower.

Jiang Wei put it another way, distancing himself from the situation, saying that no matter how he handled it, it wouldn't benefit him.

“I will give Estádio a list of people connected to her. The Empire will turn a blind eye and treat them as ordinary people.”

"The fate of those who have no connection with us is entirely up to fate. The Empire will definitely take action if they meet."

Jiang Wei sized up Aista.

She was feeling very down.

The main reason for my sadness is the behavior of my relatives.

Those people didn't consider her feelings and gave her away to the empire as a bargaining chip.

If it weren't for the fact that she was acquainted with the Imperial Governor Jiang Wei and they weren't friends, she would have been in big trouble.

Jiang Wei reached out and ruffled her hair.

"Don't worry, the war between the Empire and the Company has nothing to do with you. I will protect you for the time being."

"Heita has a bad personality, but she's stubborn and soft-hearted. She likes you a lot, and so do I."

Upon hearing this, Estella raised her little face, looked at the Great Black Tower, and finally couldn't hold back her grievances.

"Lady Black Tower..."

"Stop crying. Your family doesn't want you anymore, but the Empire will support you. Just continue being my assistant."

What is this?

The Great Black Pagoda waved its hand.

"Stop bothering me, I'm busy with my research. Jiang Wei, take Estád to familiarize herself with Onpharos."

Suddenly someone appeared, speaking in a hurried tone.

"Wait a moment, Ms. Black Tower."

"Who?"

The Great Black Tower turned around.

Caislan came running over, panting.

The Great Black Tower sensed a trace of the destiny energy of "wisdom," and felt as if it were directly confronting the Venerable One of Wisdom.

"Karslana? You've been spotted by 'Intellect'?"

Jiang Wei and Estella's attention was drawn to it.

Estelle's feelings of grievance dissipated, replaced by a strong sense of curiosity.

Is Caesarland a new member of the Genius Club?

“Ms. Black Tower…that’s what I’m wondering about. I didn’t receive an invitation from the Genius Club.”

Caislana was puzzled.

He remembered that it was clearly written in the Empire's think tank that a glimpse of "intellect" would earn him an invitation to the Genius Club.

Where's the invitation?

Is it possible that Bo Shizun is suffering from forgetfulness due to old age?

The big black tower looked him up and down.

Caislana's eyes held a clear-eyed folly.

She remained silent for a few seconds.