Orbital elevator, sky pillar.
Under the influence of the Planetary Defense Countermeasures Department, most of the manpower, material resources, and technology on Earth are tilted toward the universe.
More and more resources are gathering from all over the earth into the ground cities where the three major orbital elevators are located, and these three cities have reached the peak of prosperity since their establishment in just half a year.
There are huge crowds of people and busy traffic. From dawn to early morning, the flow of traffic in and out of the city never stops.
And on this busy highway, large floating transport ships, designed and developed with the help of VEDA at the suggestion of the Planetary Defense Countermeasures Department, came from afar and landed on the back of the city port to unload cargo.
Sitting in the highest high-end restaurant in the central area of ​​the orbital city, Kati Manikin slowly stirred the hot drink in her cup and looked at the busy signs outside the window.
This is the scene that gradually comes together after the public trial and execution of the Most High.
As one of the major generals of the Earth Federation Army, Kati Manikin is very aware of how much resistance she encountered when initially mobilizing resources from all over the earth. However, these resistances were basically quickly dealt with by the Earth Federation Parliament.
Dropped.
Either be submissive and deal with it, or suppress it.
Fortunately, the Earth Federation Army now needs to build a heroic fleet to defend humanity and the Earth. After the Earth Federation Army fleet led by Kati Manikin successfully defeated the Legion and the Supreme Being (acclaimed in the official announcement),
Therefore, it is natural to stay away from these dark things hidden under the glorious scene of defending the earth and defending mankind.
certainly.
Even if they want to use the hero Kati Manikin, the Earth Federation Council may have to weigh the consequences of their suspicion of Kati Manikin and the actions they take before they crusade against the Legion and the Supreme Being.
influence.
"It seems that I came quite late."
When a slightly blurry but familiar figure was reflected on the glass, Kati Manikin turned back to look at the person and nodded slightly.
"No. I came early. Sit down! Is it still the same taste as before?"
"No! I'm used to drinking something exciting."
After the visitor put down his satchel, he took off the sunglasses that blocked most of his face.
"Have you changed your hairstyle? Compared with you before, you look much neater."
Katy Manikin's eyes lit up, she looked at the other person's short hair and smiled.
I think back to when we were in the military academy together. The school girl with her smooth and shiny hair and proud figure charmed most of the students. Now she has undergone many changes, even without Kati Manikin knowing.
An outstanding tactical forecaster who once stood on the opposite side of the situation.
"You have to try a new image. But, Katie, you haven't changed much."
After Lisa Kujo casually ordered a drink, she looked up and down at Kati Manikin.
This was the first time they met after the incident.
"Yes! Many years have passed. During these years, I have been in the army and have been busy. It seems that I have no time to think about other things. Only after I discovered your whereabouts did I really realize that it has been so long since then.
It’s been a long time.”
Katy Manikin sighed, then smiled.
"Aren't you afraid of something happening if you come out openly like this?"
The corners of Lisa Kujo's mouth were slightly raised, quite confident.
"Naturally. I'm afraid the parliament won't have much energy to take care of our existence now."
Of course Lisa Kujo is aware of Kati Manikin’s ridicule.
A month ago, after repeated requests from the Earth Federation Council, Aeolia and He Ming finally had a secret meeting with the upper echelons of the Earth Federation Council as the founders and revolutionaries of Celestial Beings.
And not many people knew about this secret meeting.
On the entire planet, except for VEDA who monitored the meeting site, less than ten people knew that this secret meeting was taking place.
The content of the meeting was protected by the highest level of confidentiality.
Apart from some information about the next battle against the alien fleet, Kujo Lisa couldn't know much.
Kati Manikin is so smart. Although Kujo Lisa didn't say it explicitly, she vaguely guessed that the Earth Federation Council and Celestial Beings had reached some secret agreements.
Otherwise, how could Kujo Lisa appear in front of him, the brigadier general of the Earth Federation Army, so openly?
Although Kati Manikin forcibly canceled her daily security plan in order to meet her old friends, the security department under the Planetary Defense Countermeasures Department must also be hidden on one side and follow Kati Manikin's actions.
"What are your plans next? Have a good meal? Then go shopping happily and do some shopping?"
Katy Manikin waited for the waiter to bring the drinks ordered by Lisa Kujo, then raised her glass.
"Well, of course. It's been a while since I made a big purchase. Katie, have you ever thought about the pain of watching the limit on your card keep rising but never being able to squander it?"
Kujo Lisa also raised her cup casually, showing a depressed expression.
Katy Manikin was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud.
"Haha. It seems that your benefits are pretty good! It actually allows you to have the trouble of not being able to squander it because of the skyrocketing limit. Come, cheers to this meeting!"
"Okay. Cheers!"
Sunset and moonrise.
The two people, who had not seen each other for a long time, were like sisters who had been separated for many years. They traveled closely through the city at the base of the orbital elevator, squandering the balance on the card and buying everything they wanted, no matter whether it was useful or not.
Then send it back to the designated location.
The two people's boldness attracted the attention of passers-by and made the store owners happy.
In this context where the Planetary Defense Countermeasures Department dominates the trend of human society, such generous guests are rare.
Most people are changing their living habits intentionally or unintentionally, making sufficient material preparations for the coming alien invasion, formulating evacuation plans, and looking for shelters that can better protect themselves.
Therefore, the consumer economy of the entire human society will inevitably suffer some impact.
Under the neon lights, after spending a lot of money, the two people each held a drink and sat on a park bench, silently looking at the orbital elevator that traversed the sky not far away.
"Didn't you expect that time flies by so fast? In the blink of an eye, one day has passed."
Lisa Kujo let out a long sigh, and then shouted loudly.
“I haven’t been this happy for a long time.”
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"Really? Even with your help, after walking out of the shadows, it's not so fun?"
Suddenly, Kati Manikin said meaningfully.
"Katie? When did you find out?"
Lisa Kujo was stunned for a moment, and suddenly seemed to feel a little warm.
Katy Manikin smiled and gestured slightly towards the intersection of the park.
"Look. Your family members are here to pick you up."
"Ah? Didn't you say you wouldn't come to pick me up?"
Lisa Kujo shook her head helplessly and sighed.
"It seems that this is the end of today. Katie."
"That seems to be it. Kujo. I'm glad to see you find your own happiness."
Kati Manikin stood up and stretched out her hand towards Lisa Kujo.
"Thank you! Speaking of which, it has been a long detour! But, I finally came out."
Lisa Kujo stretched out her hand and asked Kati Manikin to pull her up. After thinking about it, she reached out and took out a business card from her pocket.
"Contact me after the matter is over! Maybe, I have a gift I want to give you."
"Maybe? Kujo. These tricks to coax children don't work!"
Katy Manikin was a little surprised, but nodded slowly.
"But, I believe you this time. I will contact you after the matter is over."
"Okay! Then, see you in the future!"
"See you in the future!"
After watching Lisa Kujo and the figure who came to pick her up in person leave, Kati Manikin sat back on the bench again and let out a slow breath.
"Kujo. Why are you so confident? According to the final prediction given by the Supreme Being, the number of alien fleets invading the earth will probably not be less than 10 million, and it may even become more, even more
huge."
Even though the resources currently owned by humans on earth are coordinated by the Planetary Defense Countermeasures Department and VEDA, and their effective utilization rate has been increased to an unprecedented level, the time left for humans is too short.
It was so short that some generals within the Earth Federation Army showed some negative signs.
During today's meeting, in addition to the idea of ​​meeting and reuniting with old friends, Kati Manikin would inevitably have some thoughts about testing the views of heaven and humans on this war with a huge disparity in power.
Unexpectedly, Kati Manikin did not feel any negative emotions from Kujo Lisa. Even during the lavish spending just now, Kujo Lisa really relaxed and enjoyed the rare shopping time.
"Celestial Being. Even after VEDA was handed over, the mysterious organization is still shrouded in a lot of fog. Perhaps, this is why the Supreme Being has a special relationship with Aeolia Shohanbeck, the founder of Celestial Being.
The reason for the conversation, right?”
While thinking about it, security personnel from the Planetary Countermeasures Defense Department appeared at the entrance of the park.
"Major General Manikin! The first batch of Changemaker pilots has been assembled. Brigadier General Sergey hopes that you can go to the orbital space station to confirm the situation in the near future."
"Okay! I understand. Let's arrange the trip! I can leave now."
Chapter completed!