Star Empire - Imperial Capital Galaxy

This is a super sci-fi galaxy, where you can see prosperous scenes and technological creations everywhere.

Various interstellar space stations are being built in the cosmos, and T3-class interstellar warships, which were previously only seen within the Imperial Army, are now commonplace.

They can even be seen everywhere here.

If you're lucky, you might even spot one or two T4 Borei-class destroyers.

Furthermore, the garrison fleet above the Imperial Capital Star is permanently equipped with a T4 Star Emperor-class medium-sized aircraft carrier.

"This place is so prosperous!"

T3 Blizzard-class Light Starship Battlecruiser - Bridge.

The female captain beside Zhao Chen looked in amazement at the magnificent star system before them.

"Here, apart from some gas giants, all the other terrestrial planets have been transformed into habitable planets."

The most recent population census of the Starry Empire's capital star system showed that the permanent population here has exceeded 200 billion!

However, a large portion of them are from the lower class, since in order to maintain the prosperity of the upper class, a large number of people from the lower class must serve them.

"Of those two hundred billion people, 99.99% are from the lower classes," Zhao Chen said.

The female captain exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? Then aren't these people at the bottom of society very pitiful?"

"Pitiful?" Zhao Chen shook his head: "No, they are actually proud to be able to live here."

The average life index of the Imperial Capital Galaxy is 7.3.

It's important to know that the average living index of the entire Starry Empire is only 3.6.

Therefore, being a low-income person here is actually a very 'happy' thing.

The female captain was speechless.

For ordinary people, they don't care about their social class; as long as they can live a stable life, that's enough.

"However, the construction of the Imperial Capital Star System is actually very low cost-effectiveness."

In its early years, it took the combined financial and material resources of the entire Starry Empire to create the splendor of the Imperial Capital Star System.

To put it bluntly, it's all about satisfying the royal family's sense of honor. Zhao Chen chuckled and shook his head.

With the same resources, it is entirely possible to build decent galactic environments in twenty or thirty galaxies.

Soon, Zhao Chen's T3 Blizzard 30 ship received permission to enter the port and docked in a starport. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

This is the closest starport to the capital star. Zhao Chen raised his hand and activated the projection on the entire bridge, projecting the scene outside the ship directly onto the bridge, making it seem as if they were completely in an interstellar environment.

You can look down at that dazzling capital city star.

You can see several space elevators that rise straight from the Earth's surface into the starry sky, just like the Tower of Babel.

Zhao Chen sat in the captain's chair. He had just reported that he had come to receive his appointment, and the officials above him had asked him to wait where he was.

With nothing to do, Zhao Chen opened his system task interface.

【Quarterly Mission: Reach 300 active T3 interstellar warships】

It's already mid-August, and there's still a month and a half until the quarterly mission deadline. With two hundred active T3-class interstellar warships, completing the mission is only a matter of time.

【Annual Tasks:】

Requirement 1: Possess a legion-level interstellar fleet (3000 interstellar warships), of which 300 must be Tier 3 interstellar warships. (356/3000) (Incomplete)

Requirement 2: Possess a T4 combat-type interstellar warship (completed)

Requirement 3: The average lifespan value in the Xiaolong Galaxy must be '7' or higher. (2.4/10) (Incomplete)

Requirement 4: Please possess an imperial title of Marquis or higher (Incomplete)

Requirement 5: Possess 20 T3-level technologies produced by the system (17/20) (Incomplete)

Note: Completing four of these tasks will signify completion of the annual mission and allow you to claim the mission reward; completing all five tasks will grant you an additional reward of a 'T5 Starship Technology Blueprint'.

Zhao Chen's annual task consisted of five conditions, and so far he has only completed one of them.

The other task conditions are either nearing completion or still a bit far off.

For example, Zhao Chen has basically completed the fourth requirement of the task.

The fifth item simply requires exchanging for a few more T3-level technologies.

The only ones that are still a bit difficult are Task 1 and Task 3.

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A video call request popped up, signed by the receptionist from the Imperial Capital Star.

They are specifically responsible for receiving officials and lords from other regions who are visiting the Imperial Capital Galaxy for the first time.

Zhao Chen clicked "Agree".

A video window appears.

Then a woman in professional attire greeted him with a smile: "It is a great honor to receive Marquis Zhao Chen. I have long heard of your exploits in fighting the Zerg in the Blue Starfield and the North Wind Galaxy!"

I am your receptionist for today; you can call me Xiangxiang.

I must say, this receptionist is very good at talking.

It should be noted that Zhao Chen is still a viscount, as he has not yet been formally granted the title.

However, the receptionist addressed Zhao Chen directly as "Lord Marquis".

"Hello, I don't know what I need to do for my investiture ceremony?" Zhao Chen asked.

The receptionist smiled and said, "There are quite a few lords being conferred titles this time, a total of fifty-three."

The investiture ceremony will be held three days from now, at which time His Majesty the Star Emperor will personally bestow the titles upon you.

Prior to this, a banquet will be held tomorrow for the newly enfeoffed lords, and all of them will attend, along with some high-ranking officials.

This is to let the rising stars of the Starry Empire pay homage to the veteran officials first.

Although Zhao Chen wasn't enthusiastic about such things, he did it for the sake of his marquisate and his annual mission.

Zhao Chen accepted it.

"There's something I'd like to ask Miss Xiangxiang."

"Please speak."

"I wonder if Her Highness the Little Princess is in the Imperial Capital Star System, because when I was promoted from Baron to Viscount, I was fortunate to have Her Highness's help."

Now that we've come to the {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} Imperial Capital Star System, it's only natural that we should pay a visit.

Zhao Chen was right. Most of the people in the upper echelons knew that Zhao Chen's viscount title was obtained by the little princess who specifically asked Emperor Xingyao for it.

The receptionist replied, "Her Highness is not currently in the Imperial Capital Star System, but she will attend the investiture ceremony in three days."

"I see. Thank you, Miss Xiangxiang," Zhao Chen said with a smile.

Since we'll be able to see the little princess in three days, there's no need to rush now.

After all, I've already arrived in the Imperial Capital Star System, and three days isn't a long time.

Just wait and see.

While Zhao Chen was lying on the captain's chair with his eyes closed, waiting, the female captain suddenly woke him up.

"Commander, look at that interstellar warship!" The female captain pointed seriously at the giant ship that was slowly approaching in the distance!

Zhao Chen looked over and his expression changed.

T4 Borei-class heavy starship, No. 01.

The ship bears the character "Chu" by Jin Shanshan.

As is widely known, this No. 01 ship is the flagship of Governor Chuhe!

With the border currently undergoing expansion, recalling the supreme commander is a major taboo in the military.

A bad feeling rose in Zhao Chen's heart.