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When seeing the Quantum Cat's current condition, Sebastian couldn't help but say, "You are a cat, not a dog. What's so good about single dogs?"
The Quantum Cat was still alone, surrounded by the environment. There were other feral cats, many kinds of them. Some of the little female cats even leaned over, but the Quantum Cat did not even look at them. Instead, it was interested in the sea, and the distant sunset was more captivating.
Seeing this, Sebastian was not worried. For this peculiar cat, he estimated that its other qualities were not ordinary.
While the 3rd Continent was developing, on the 2nd Continent, the fleet was still struggling along the coastline, as they dared not disembark recklessly. Eventually, they made a long-term decision: to establish a base along the coast first and then slowly explore the land later.
The relationship between the Giant Kong and humans became friendly. While the fleet was setting up their base, they remained on alert for surprise attacks from other beasts on land.
Not long after, the scientists also discovered that the Giant Kong's intelligence was higher than that of an ordinary gorilla. Although the two did not speak the same language, they could communicate some basic information through gestures and eye contact.
From the information passed by the Giant Kong, they learned that this continent was extremely dangerous, as many beasts were even more terrifying than the Giant Kong, especially the one described by the Giant Kong: a gigantic three-headed snake, which was even more dangerous. This shocked the team of scientists and made them more interested in exploring this continent.
As the base was gradually being built, King Ghidorah had been watching from afar. With its cautious nature, it did not interfere but instead wanted to see what these creatures intended to do.
Because of the ongoing worries about the beasts on the continent and the difficulties in transporting supplies across the Sea of Fury, the construction speed of the base was slow. After three months, it was barely completed. The Astra Militarum brought in batches of equipment and weapons, with the most advanced ones delivered first.
As more scientists joined, everyone was surprised to discover the terrifying extent of the beasts on this continent. They even surpassed the supernatural species from the outer planets. This prompted many to think deeply.
Unexpectedly, on this continent, there was not only a variety of beasts but also another form of intelligent life: the Water Droplet Humans.
The movement of the Astra Militarum establishing a base near the coast had been noticed by them. They hid in the shadows, secretly observing these creatures that vaguely resembled them. From their observations, they recognized the same trait they shared: intelligence.
They communicated among themselves and then hurried back to report this important discovery. Subsequently, they sent a special squad each day to monitor the movements of the Astra Militarum. Their actions became more cautious.
Everyone in the fleet focused on the beasts on land, so they never considered the existence of another intelligent species.
"When these two parties meet later, will they fight?" Sebastian speculated with interest.
However, in the short term, such a conflict was unlikely. The current technological level of the Water Droplet Humans was far inferior to that of humans, except for the second generation, which had some advantages. In all other aspects, they lagged behind.
With the advent of human technology, the Water Droplet Humans' research and development efforts became more urgent, relying on the advantages of memory inheritance passed down through generations.
After more than a decade of development, their community grew significantly, exceeding 10,000 individuals for the first time.
Unlike humans, the Water Droplet Humans lacked entertainment and cultural industries. Their entire society focused on technological advancement, and their logical abilities were quite excellent.
Now, all aspects of life were rapidly improving: clothing, food, housing, and transportation, all infused with technological innovation. They began growing crops and raising animals within pyramid-shaped greenhouses, which were more advanced than traditional farms.
The pyramids were also categorized. Previously used solely for living, they now served various purposes: farming, research, manufacturing, and others. Each type had a different internal structure.
Sebastian was most surprised by their means of transportation. Unlike humans, who developed horse-drawn carriages and vehicles, the Water Droplet Humans had no such modes of transport. They planned to manufacture aircraft, a feasible goal given their nature.
Meanwhile, while the Water Droplet Humans made great progress, the Imperium's technological development did not fall behind. Since Elizabeth's passing, the world entered a new dawn, and various fields across the nation advanced significantly.
"This is considered the third technological revolution, right?" Sebastian wondered as he observed the Imperium's progress over the decades.
This revolution was still rooted in breakthroughs in fundamental theories, relativity, quantum mechanics, computer science, and other major disciplines, driven by a large number of geniuses. Sebastian felt a twinge of regret that there was no great figure comparable to Elizabeth.
The Grand Award was reformed for the first time, similar to the Nobel Prize, with awards in various fields. Most of the world's attention was on artificial intelligence. Since computers had become a key project twenty years ago, they had developed to a level comparable to that on Earth. The once enormous machines had shrunk into personal computers and laptops.
Information technology gained unprecedented importance, especially in combat. The new fighting style relied heavily on information warfare, which had replaced traditional methods.
Because of limited demand, there was little progress at sea. However, in the air, aircraft had evolved into the third generation. Yet, the Astra Militarum was still not satisfied, believing they could improve further.
Time passed gradually. With each passing year, the first and second decades faded into memory. The shock of Elizabeth's death gradually waned, and a new era was cemented.
By the beginning of the third decade, the population of the Imperium had surpassed one billion. Per capita life expectancy increased to over ninety years. The government set the marriage age at 18 and retirement age at 75.
At this time, Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady who succeeded Elizabeth, was no longer young. When Elizabeth died, she was only 30, at her prime and full of energy. But that quickly changed. White hair had grown on her head, wrinkles appeared on her face, and her eyes looked increasingly old. Her energy and physical strength declined, and she had few years left before retirement.
On the military side:
Yamamoto and Yuuki were still relatively young. Yamamoto had been stationed on the 2nd Continent for years. They built the base slowly, but progress was sluggish. During this period, they sent exploration teams; however, facing powerful beasts, the teams often felt helpless. They were no match for the jungle's threats.
The Giant Kong living near the Astra Militarum base had found a mate, and offspring had been born. These offspring seemed even more powerful.
Thanks to sufficient Origin Power, the acceleration ratio was much faster than before. Additionally, scientists studied a new metal developed at the forefront: Tearstone.
This metal was translucent and light blue, quite different from Starfall Iron and Vibranium. Its strength alone was modest for manufacturing purposes, even compared to copper and iron. However, it was an excellent binder, useful in creating various materials. When added to Vibranium alloys, it enhanced their power. This development pushed Terra's materials science in a different direction from Earth.
Sebastian once again looked at the planet panel, which had undergone a small change:
[Planet Name: Terra]
[Planet Level: Level 2]
[Planet Diameter: 2,588 km]
[Planet Species: 1,716]
[Planet Talent: Eternal Level]
[Extrapolation Route: None]
The planet's diameter was increasing rapidly, mainly due to the three landmasses and the booming population within the Imperium. Species diversity was also expanding, the number of species increased by over 200 in just a few decades, thanks to the 3rd Continent.
Thirty years on Terra was just about a month away, but the higher the planet's life force, the more it consumed Origin Power for acceleration.
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Sebastian stretched his back and stood up. He was about to go out for some fresh air when his communicator rang, Prokopy calling. Sebastian answered.
"Sebastian, I haven't seen you go out lately," Prokopy said with a smile.
Although most students at the university were diligent, few matched Sebastian's dedication. Over the past month, he had rarely gone out except for dinner outings and socializing.
"Teacher, is something wrong?" Sebastian asked.
"There's something you need to come out of the mountain for," Prokopy replied. "The school has set up a team. As the strongest freshman in this class, they want you to join."
"School team?" Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "Is it some kind of competition?"
"Exactly!" Prokopy nodded. "But this time, it's a team competition."
"A group competition?" Sebastian blinked.
"Specifically, it's a five-person team event, with ten students selected from the freshmen. You, as the strongest in your class, are the captain of the school team!"
"That means..." Sebastian laughed. "I also have a say in choosing the team members?"
"Yes, that's up to you." Prokopy smiled. "Since you're the captain and the only freshman at the Great Mythical Level, you can influence the selection if you want. Otherwise, leave it to the coaching staff."
"Who's the coach?" Sebastian asked.
"It can't be me," Prokopy replied. "I've never led a team before, and I've never even been a member of one. This time, the coach is Leonard, and I am part of the coaching team."
"Leonard?" Sebastian couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
"Don't worry," Prokopy quickly explained. "He's been the head coach for several terms, with plenty of experience. This is also a great honor for him, so he wouldn't risk anything."
"The school places great importance on this team," Prokopy added after a pause. "Because of your emergence as a Great Mythical Level genius, we're expecting a good result at the Starlight Grand Competition. Unlike previous years, when we were eliminated in the first round."
"The Starlight Grand Competition?" Sebastian had never heard of it before.
"It's an academy tournament hosted by the Six Academies of Starlight, involving 36 top academies. It's a group competition," Prokopy explained. "Unlike individual contests, it emphasizes collective strength."
"Although our school has a Great Mythical Level genius, you, and Prince Yeattine, who's also quite capable, the others are not as strong," Prokopy added.
"Are there any rewards?" Sebastian asked.
"Rewards?" Prokopy paused briefly, then nodded. "Yes. The champion will receive a prized treasure, which I personally covet. But only the first-place team will get it. Others will compete for honor."
"When does it start?" Sebastian thought for a moment. Since he was now the strongest freshman, and having used the funds provided by the school, he decided to participate.
"Come this afternoon," Prokopy said. "Our school's heritage still needs improvement, and top-tier schools are full of geniuses this year." He continued, "Just do your best and don't worry too much."
"I understand," Sebastian replied with a slight smile.
Lastly, he wondered, "How strong are the species created on other planets?"