Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

“Mars Harbor, where the galaxy dream begins… this slogan is interesting. ”

Looking at the holographic screen hanging from the ceiling of the waiting room, and the scrolling flashing propaganda slogan, the canoe's eyebrows raised a slight expression of interest and he couldn't help but look at the ad twice more.

Looking at the expression on his face, Wang Peng, sitting next to him, looked at the canoe and said in a chatty tone.

“The painting is said to have been here since the new mayor took office. ”

Retrieving his gaze from the holographic advertisement, Ark looked at Wang Peng and asked curiously.

“When did he take office? ”

“Early this year. ”

“No wonder...” noticed Wang Peng looking at himself all the time, the ark shrugged down his shoulder and explained, "At the beginning of last year, I happened to pass here. ”

This time he came to Mars for two main purposes.

One is to go back and visit General Reinhardt, who is already loyal to him, and the scientific ship, which belongs to the higher civilization, and, by the way, ask some technical questions about the Stargate.

Another reason is the invitation of Mr. Xiao Hong, Mayor of Mars.

In that letter, he mentioned that the advent of hypervelocity engines would make Mars an outpost for human civilization to the new world.

For the future of the Mars colonies, he hoped that the Ark, as one of the founders of space colonial exploration, would be able to attend the forthcoming symposium in Tiangong City to explore the technical feasibility of colonial IWII.

It is well known that freshwater has been one of the most expensive resources in space activities.

As Jupiter's fourth largest satellite, Jupiter is an oceanic world entirely covered by glaciers. Naturally, it is self-evident how important such a planet is to Mars.

As for Wang Peng, the reason for coming to Mars is simple.

One to protect the Ark, the other to gather clues about the Spirit of the Universe Foundation.

Although it is only a vague clue, they have reason to believe that the Foundation's people are likely to have infiltrated here.

Even after the Earth's total stronghold has been removed, their core layers are likely to move to the area.

“You are cautious when attending academic events, and while there is no direct information that the Foundation's people still regard you as a target of attack, … it does not preclude them from planning something to your detriment. ”

“You can rest assured that my biographical bodyguard will keep me safe. ”

When he said that, the ark grinned and looked at Lin sitting next to him.

Wang Peng looked at the imitator sitting there like a wooden man. The expression on his face was strange.

Though he didn't seem very reliable, he eventually chose to believe what the Ark had said and nodded and didn't say anything.

It wasn't long before boarding time.

By shuttle, the two arrived together as if they were alive, at the terminal located at a landing site outside Tiangong City.

Shortly after crossing the checkpoint, the Ark saw the Mayor Xiao, who had personally emailed him to Mars.

It was a man who looked slightly blessed, a fashionable dress on Mars, hanging on him like a balloon being drummed.

“Dean Lu, nice to meet you! I heard that when you woke up from the ruins of Hell's Gate, you passed us in Heavenly Palace, and it was a shame I didn't meet you at that time! ”

Hearing Mayor Xiao, the ark just smiled and shook his hand.

There's a saying he didn't say.

In that case, if he could not prove his identity, even if he did go to Mayor Xiao, he would be expelled from the city hall as a psychopath.

But nowadays, it's obvious that no one will take the initiative to admit...

“Heard you've completed the first phase of the space elevator project? ”

Releasing Mayor Xiao's right hand, the ark nodded and said.

“Yes… has the message reached Mars? ”

When he heard this, Mayor Xiao laughed softly and said in a funny tone.

“Otherwise? We are not a place where news is blocked, not to mention the top priority, not to mention Mars, and even the space stations on distant asteroid belts are telling stories about you and that space elevator and the hypervelocity engine. ”

Happily accepting this compliment, the Ark laughed and said, "It's an honor to have you so excited. ”

“It should be our privilege to witness the birth of hypervelocity technology in our lifetime!” Keep that bright smile on your face, Xiao Hong continues, "Speaking of which, I've been meaning to ask your opinion, do you think it would be feasible to build a similar space elevator on Mars? ”

“There's nothing wrong with feasibility. In theory, the gravitational environment on Mars is lower, and the construction difficulty will be relatively lower." He said, the ark looked at Mayor Xiao strangely and asked casually, "Why do you suddenly ask? Does Tiangong City plan to build space elevators too? ”

“Ha ha, I can't hide anything from you! We do have this intention," Mayor Xiao continues with a smile, "In my judgment, the next decade or two will be a golden age for the entire space industry to flourish! As mayor of Tiangong City, not just a space elevator, we also intend to build a Mars harbour in Mars orbit, where commercial industrialists live, and turn it into a lighthouse in the solar system! Providing resting harbours and supplies to and from the Earth and asteroid belts - and even to ships in the outside world of the solar system. ”

“Of course, the Port of Mars is just a long-term plan, and in order to achieve this ambitious goal, we have a lot of short-term work to do, such as finding a way to get the abundant reserves of water on Iowa. ”

“Tomorrow's meeting is at your service! ”

Looking at the brilliant smile on Mayor Xiao's face, Ark did not know for a moment whether he was joking with himself or seriously.

It's just, what can I say?

I don't know if it's a delusion, but does he always feel like he's a little familiar with painting biscuits?

After a moment of hesitation, the ark nodded politely.

“I'll do what I can. ”

At the reception of the Tiangong City authorities, Ark and Ling arrived at the hotel.

Wang Peng had other work to do. After sending the two people to the hotel, he left alone for a while.

It was too late to see the sky, and after a brief bath, the boat lay on the bed and turned on the personal terminal.

When I saw the little red dot marked on the mailbox, I wondered who was going to send me an email when I first arrived on Mars, and the ark stretched out its fingers and docked on it.

Soon, as the mailbox opened, a hand-written letter from Juan Xiu projected in front of him.

[Remember to take care of yourself on Mars. I hear you've done some very dangerous things on Mars before, so don't mess around this time.

[--Your favorite Vera Puyui]

Seeing the line at the drop, even though the ark consciously had a thick face, some cheeks were hot.

Is this a cultural difference?

When I was a child writing English essays, similar statements didn't seem so embarrassing.

“… really big head. ”

Sighing softly, the ark lay down ready to go to sleep, but lay in bed for a while without falling asleep.

Closed his eyes and was silent for a while, he sat back out of bed, his index finger tapped a few times on the holographic keyboard, and edited a reply tapping the send button.

[I'll take care of myself, don't worry about me.

[--Ark]