Being a relatively important location, the spaceship field here was guarded by soldiers from the Red Alert Empire. Everyone entering the tourist spaceship had to undergo identity checks. If there were impostors or individuals with existing issues, the soldiers would politely invite them for a "tea session."
It was Zhang Hongming and his siblings' turn for identity checks. The identity of the siblings was confirmed without any issues, and they were allowed to pass. However, when it came to Zhang Hongming,
Upon inspecting Zhang Hongming's identity, the soldier conducting the check respectfully bowed to him.
This scene left everyone else momentarily puzzled. What was going on? Could this person be someone important?
Not wanting to leave others confused, the soldier explained, "This is a veteran from the Dark Age who made indelible contributions to humanity. This salute is a sign of respect for his contributions."
The people behind them now understood. Among their fellow tourists, there was actually a war veteran.
This was a veteran who had survived the Dark Age, an individual more formidable than those who had never been on the battlefield.
Every veteran who had survived the Dark Age deserved respect.
For a moment, the people behind Zhang Hongming also saluted him.
Zhang Hongming returned each salute individually, each gesture sincere and without any hint of insincerity.
Upon reaching the tourist spaceship, a young man sat on his assigned bed, casually pulling out a large number of items from his compact luggage. It was unbelievable how such a small suitcase could hold so much.
In reality, this suitcase utilized spatial technology, making its actual capacity much larger than it appeared.
This was an example of spatial technology applied to daily life. The Red Alert Empire's spatial technology had reached a bottleneck, making further advancements challenging. They turned their focus to the empire's residents, resulting in a continuous stream of new products. Luggage with spatial technology was just one of many.
Initially, the empire's residents were astonished, but they gradually got used to it.
As technology advanced, committing crimes became even simpler.
However, in Alice's eyes, no crime could escape her notice. Even if someone dared to commit a crime, within minutes, they would be apprehended by the sudden appearance of Empire soldiers.
Initially, some took risks, but when they realized there was no way out for criminals, they shifted their focus. They either became office workers, started businesses, or, in the case of a former criminal, became a popular broadcaster after serving their sentence.
A planet without any criminals was undoubtedly a place with a very high happiness index.
Many Earthlings marveled at how the Red Alert Empire had truly changed everything for them.
Shortly after, the tourist spaceship ascended, with Jupiter as its destination!
At the current speed of the tourist spaceship, it would take about half a day to reach Jupiter. This provided them with ample time to explore the spaceship.
Despite not being as large as formal warships, the tourist spaceship had everything one could need.
From dining and entertainment to various recreational facilities, it had it all.
Leaving his two happily playing children behind, Zhang Hongming strolled around alone. Since there were robots everywhere, he could easily go wherever he wanted by asking for directions.
As technology advanced, the presence of robots became more prevalent. With their assistance, human labor could be reduced in various industries, allowing individuals to focus on other pursuits.
Of course, there were those who clung to pre-Apocalypse thinking, worrying about the possibility of robots betraying humanity. However, in this setting, such concerns did not arise. With Alice's presence, even if robots were to develop consciousness and turn against humans, she would handle the situation promptly.
As Zhang Hongming strolled around, he noticed a young man observing a group of people dancing. He felt there was something peculiar about the young man, but he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.
Guided by his instincts as a veteran, Zhang Hongming sensed that this young man was formidable.
"Hey, young man, why not join the dance? Isn't that something young people enjoy?" Zhang Hongming initiated a conversation.
The young man was handsome, and if it weren't for the lack of celebrities nowadays, one might mistake him for one.
"Dancing... Is it something many people enjoy?" The young man's eyes held a hint of confusion, seeming somewhat perplexed.
"Haha, in the past, during those times, it's a different story. Now, everything is peaceful. What harm is there in dancing? If I remember correctly, most young people enjoy it. Don't you?" Zhang Hongming asked.
The young man examined the scene again and shook his head. "I feel that this kind of... entertainment is a waste of time. Instead of focusing on how to enhance one's abilities, why waste energy on such things? I can't comprehend it."
Zhang Hongming couldn't help but appreciate the young man's perspective. However, he also understood that their generation worked tirelessly to provide a stable environment for the next generation. Otherwise, what was the point of their efforts?
Zhang Hongming began chatting with the young man and found that the more they talked, the more he realized that the young man's thoughts mirrored his own when he was younger. If they were closer in age, Zhang Hongming might have considered him a close friend.
It wasn't until his children called him for dinner that he snapped back to reality. "By the way, want to join us for a meal?"
Before the young man could respond, a voice interrupted, "Mr. Feng, please come with us."
Zhang Hongming was surprised. Two Red Alert soldiers stood behind him, addressing the young man.
Wasn't this a tourist spaceship? Why were there Empire soldiers here?
The young man seemed to have anticipated this situation and smiled. "Could you give me a minute?"
The soldiers remained silent, seemingly granting permission.
"Brother, looks like there's no chance this time. Let's make plans for next time," the young man said before following the soldiers.
After this incident, Zhang Hongming never saw the young man again, not even on Jupiter. In reality, at this moment, the young man was in a base on Earth, facing Tanya!
Tanya still felt a chill down her spine. If it weren't for Alice's notification, she might not have been aware that an invader had infiltrated the Solar System!
Labeling him as an invader might be inappropriate; the individual didn't seem to exhibit any hostility toward Earth. Instead, he quietly boarded a tourist spaceship to observe.
It was an unexpected discovery. If Alice hadn't encountered some incomprehensible information in her knowledge database and, out of curiosity, taken control of the tourist spaceship to investigate, they might not have noticed the person's presence.
Upon finding the young man, she immediately informed Tanya, as Tanya was temporarily in charge on Earth.
Upon learning of the situation, Tanya promptly had two Chronolegionair Troops bring the person to her. If necessary, force could be employed!