Tempest of the Stellar War - Chapter 161

Chapter 161: Living Atlanteans!

An Mei was awkward, but girls were always awkward in the presence of beautiful things .

"Shall we play a game of cards?"

The atmosphere was odd, but it wasn't great as if was too silent . At the same time, it was not the worst either as nothing had really happened . It was just the sight of a comet disintegrating; it was not as though someone had died .

Although Yan Xiaosu made that suggestion, he was never the sentimental type .

"Sure . What about you, Wang Zheng?" asked Ye Zisu as she nodded with a smile .

"Alright . "

The resting chamber was slightly empty . There were only two or three people with tired looks on their faces, who apparently had just finished work . Due to the nature of experimental physics, apart from Wang Zheng and his friends, it was very difficult to find anyone else resting leisurely in the New Olympus . Even the communications team had just a little bit of rest time over dinner every day, barely affording to show their faces to the rest of the crew . Right after explaining the current situation of the New Olympus, they had to resume their busy lives .

After the four finished a round of poker, Yan Xiaosu had lost so much he ought to have changed his name to "Shu" (lose) .

"You are not allowed to count cards…"

Tyrant Su yelled fruitlessly while An Mei laughed hysterically . She did not know how to count cards, but she had still won a significant amount .

"I am done, let us play another game . Last night, I found a great board game and played it all night . Boss, shall we test it?"

Yan Xiaosu expressed great confidence in this new game of his .

Naturally, Wang Zheng agreed . He actually did love games, he just did not have the time to play .

Yan Xiaosu set the game up with haste, whistling a happy tune as he did so . A screen appeared on the table . Buttons and controls emerged in the four corners of the screen .

Wang Zheng had never played such an old-style game before .

The screen depicted a wrestling match .

"Would anyone like to battle?" Yan Xiaosu speedily made a decision .

"Let me try . " Wang Zheng smiled .

A minute later, Yan Xiaosu's face of confidence turned stiff and lifeless… he had lost .

"Hang on, that did not count . I was distracted, let's try again . "

This time, it was only 30 seconds . Yan Xiaosu definitely did not offer incense to his ancestors when he woke up this morning . He had lost again, and this time, it was an utter defeat .

"Again… Ye Zisu, would you like to play? Boss, ladies first . "

Student Yan's greatest strength was that he never admitted defeat . If his technique was not as strong as his competitor's, he would employ better strategies . Given how he had lost after showcasing that initial demeanor of confidence, he was determined to find a way to win and reclaim some dignity .

"Sure . " Ye Zisu nodded .

Twenty seconds later…

Yan Xiaosu almost teared earnestly . It became apparent that Wang Zheng had tried to spare him some dignity, restraining himself from finishing Xiaosu off within thirty seconds . On the other hand, Ye Zisu tried too hard initially and won within a period of only twenty seconds…

An Mei laughed . "Yan Xiaosu, didn't you say that you were a pro yesterday?"

After several rounds, Yan Xiaosu decided to quit .

"This is basically bullying . Why don't you let me win for a change?"

Ye Zisu laughed again . "It is not that we did not try to let you win . We have been playing with only one hand . "

Yan Xiaosu swore that he would never play games which required fast fingers, because it was only self-torture .

Raising his head, he noticed that many other crew members were here in the resting chamber . After checking his watch, he realized that this was precisely the time for changing shifts . As busy as it got, it was still important to maintain one's body in top physical and mental condition in the depths of the cosmos .

Yan Xiaosu suddenly shifted his attention to a nearby table, noting, "That person with fair skin has got some charm . Could it be that such a man has gone through plastic surgery?"

The sole person at that table noticed that Yan Xiaosu had been stealing glances at him . In the direction of Wang Zheng, he gave a faint smile and raised his glass in an elegant manner .

"He is an Atlantean, it is his natural appearance," said Ye Zisu .

"What, Atlanteans are still alive? This is the first time I've met one . Boss, shall we say hi and get a photo?" Yan Xiaosu's eyes lit up .

Clearly having heard Yan Xiaosu's comments, that man laughed . Such a scenario had occurred on numerous occasions . Humans had always been curious about the Atlantean people . Although Xiaosu's actions might have appeared rude, there was ultimately a shroud of mystery surrounding them .

"Greetings, everyone, I am indeed someone who is alive . My name is Ya Shuman, and I am a military intelligence officer . " Ya Shuman took the initiative and gave an introduction .

"Pleasure to meet you . I am Wang Zheng . This is Ye Zisu, An Mei . That person over there is my good friend, Yan Xiaosu . Sorry if our earlier comment offended you in any way, apologies about that . "

Wang Zheng smiled and stood up .

"It is not big deal . Atlantean people also know how to crack jokes . "

Ya Shuman smiled gently, looking at the four people around him .

"Don't just keep standing, come and have a seat . It is really my first time, so I was a little excited . " Yan Xiaosu tried to restore normalcy in the conversation lest he embarrassed the human race .

"When I just left Atlantis and first met humans, I also cracked many jokes, but I gradually got used to it . "

Ya Shuman had a pleasant, amiable attitude . As he shared embarrassing tales of his interactions with humans, the four of them laughed uncontrollably .

"My gosh, is every Atlantean person as humorous as you are?" Yan Xiaosu found that all his pre-conceptions about Atlantean people had been shattered .

"Thank you, I cannot say the same for everyone, but I feel that I am fairly typical of an Atlantean person . "

"That is right then . So it seems that Atlantean people are like that . In the past, I used to think that all of them were rigid and religious . "

"Ah, that must be a misunderstanding . The reason why I came to the world of humans was to deepen mutual understanding… Wang Zheng is the genius who won the alliance technological prize . " Ya Shuman looked at Wang Zheng with some suspicion .

"Our Boss is all-knowing, he even got through an IG competition selection . "

Tyrant Su, being the big-mouth that he was, continued to rattle off praise incessantly .

"… do you possess Ability X?" Ya Shuman asked curiously .

Wang Zheng shook his head . "No, please do not listen to Xiaosu's nonsense . I've only been through one selection . I heard that Atlantean people all possess great strength and that their machines are especially unique . "

Wang Zheng had deep interest regarding this . After their conversation, he learned a lot more about the Atlanteans' machines and found that they were indeed a force to be reckoned with .

Ya Shuman laughed . "Atlantean people are humans too, but the species diverged earlier . Our development focuses on the brain . Our machines require a lot of time and attention, whereas human machines are more balanced . Each have their own merits . Wang Zheng, if you have a chance, you should really go to Atlantis . "

The four of them were taken aback . Atlantis people seldom extended an invitation to visit their home planet .

"If there is a chance, I will definitely do it . "

"Please carry on chatting . I still have work and have to head off now," said Ya Shuman . "Pleasure to meet you, hope to see you again . "

Everyone bid their goodbyes and waited till Ya Shuman walked out of the door before they took their seats .

Suddenly, Yan Xiaosu touched his forehead . "Strange, there was something odd about just now . That person is not a gorgeous lady, but why did I feel like I had to behave in front of him?"

An Mei stroked Xiaosu's ears . "You want a gorgeous lady?"

"Yes, isn't that you?"

Yan Xiaosu was used to how An Mei acted, clearly evidenced by how he easily deflected her sarcasm . Of course, An Mei was not really jealous either and understood that Xiaosu, lacking the tenacity to take action, was simply smack talking . However, she still played along with Xiaosu .

The two continued to talk passionately and their numerous desires flowed out of their mouths as they chattered . Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu began to back off quickly .

"I am going to do some self study . " Ye Zisu could no longer bear to watch .

"I am going for training . " Wang Zheng left in a hurry .

When Wang Zheng arrived, there was already someone in the gravity room . He was of a large stature, doing push-ups with five times gravity . Wang Zheng did not go easy either as he executed his own training regime in the same room .

The other person in the room caught a glance but did not pay much attention . He was under five times gravity, yet he trained as though he was not being affected . Clearly this young man was not too shabby .

This person was Qiangsen, who had his vision restored . Not only that, because his treatment involved some degree of genetic improvements, his body had also become more muscular . He was now given a new path to tread!

Half an hour later, Qiangsen could not help but notice this young man . Although his training was rigorous, it did not seem that five times gravity was of any difficulty to him .

"Great job, young man . Which school are you from?"

"I am from Ares College," said Wang Zheng with a smile as he continued with his training . It was no easy feat to speak and train at the same time .

"One of the top three academies on Earth . It is a shame that I did not manage to pass the entrance exam to these military academies . " This was one of Qiangsen's deep rooted regrets .

"My dream is to become an honorable soldier . The military college is just a place for learning . "

"That is interesting . I want to increase the gravity by another multiple, is that okay with you?" Qiangsen was keen on testing Wang Zheng .

"No problem . " Wang Zheng continued with his training, which involved ten one-handed push-ups followed by ten frog jumps and another ten one-handed push-ups .

As six times gravity took effect, Wang felt some weight on his shoulders but found it refreshing . His body immediately reacted to the gravitational pull with an opposing force . This gravity room was far better than any of those found outside . The gravity here was relatively stable!

Qiangsen similarly felt rejuvenated and continued to test the limits of his body .

During the whole hour, neither of them talked . They were totally engrossed in their own regimes, but they silently exchanged a sense of mutual admiration for each other .

Thereafter, the gravity room made a beeping sound and the gravitational forces eased, signifying the designated rest time .

Qiangsen rose, checking Wang Zheng out . His face looked normal, but his muscles… looked very firm . He did not seem very well-built in spite of his strength . In the past, Qiangsen used to despise people from the military colleges as he thought that these people had never undergone difficult trials . However, Wang Zheng clearly was not such a person .

"Let us introduce ourselves . I am Qiangsen, member of the special forces . " Qiangsen extended his hand .

Wang Zheng stared blankly . He had good memory, and this name, Qiangsen, seemed particularly familiar . It couldnt be… such a concidence, could it?

"Wang Zheng, systems freshman… sorry, I previously saw a CT video and there was a famed warrior, lord of the shadows, called Qiangsen…"