Chapter 501: Sector 13
Chapter 501: Sector 13
Only the outermost ring of the city is illuminated, with the moon hanging low above the towering skyscrapers.
The Magnelev Train zips through the air, adorned with dazzling blue fluorescence, its design exuding a sci-fi vibe.
The evening breeze is gentle, and the temperature is comfortable.
All sorts of unfamiliar familiars appear under the neon lights of the city, creating a surreal and enchanting atmosphere.
Qiao Sang stepped out of the Starport and was greeted by this scene.
She paused for a moment, then pulled out her mobile phone and started snapping photos.
While Blue Star also has familiars, none of them exude such a strong otherworldly vibe!
She had to post this on her social media feed!
Officer Chen, dressed in a black jacket, held his luggage in one hand and fiddled with his mobile phone with the other:
"The Sai Nan High School you're heading to is in the Third Sector. It will take about three days to get there from Sector 13. We'll find a hotel nearby for the night and set out early tomorrow morning."
No one responded.
Officer Chen turned around and noticed that the three exchange students were excitedly taking photos of their surroundings.
He frowned, cleared his throat, and raised his voice slightly:
"Have you all put the ID Bracelets on your familiars?"
"Done", Qiao Sang was the first to lower her mobile phone and answer.
There are so many wild beast companions on Supernest that to distinguish them from those already bonded to a Beastmaster, the bonded familiars are required to wear ID Bracelets. Upon disembarking the starship, the staff handed them the corresponding ID Bracelets.
Fangy now has a Compact Shrinking Bracelet on one front paw and an ID Bracelet on the other. Before leaving the starship, he also put on a pair of green triangular sunglasses, looking quite trendy.
"Good, don't lose them. It's a hassle to replace them", Officer Chen reminded them.
At that moment, a middle-aged white man with blond hair, blue eyes, and a large belly approached, speaking in fluent Mandarin: "Hello, where are you all headed? I can give you a ride."
Qiao Sang glanced at the man, a thought suddenly crossing her mind: If only everyone in the world spoke Mandarin in her previous life...
"No, thank you", Officer Chen refused.
The middle-aged man didn't give up. He stepped forward and continued: "You all seem to be visitors and might not be familiar with the area. It's better to have someone guide you. I can introduce you to Sector 13."
Officer Chen's face turned cold: "I said no."
The atmosphere became somewhat tense.
Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi sensed something was off and put down their mobile phones.
The middle-aged man narrowed his eyes and quietly slipped his hand into his pocket.
Damn, is he about to pull out a gun... Qiao Sang, who had seen plenty of foreign movies in her previous life, became cautiously alert.
"Fangy."
Fangy, sensing his Beastmaster's state, also adopted a wary expression.
The middle-aged man heard the familiar's sound and looked down, seeing a small familiar only a few dozen centimeters tall. He didn't think much of it.
But then his gaze locked onto the bracelet on the familiar's left front paw.
Wait, a Compact Shrinking Bracelet... The middle-aged man's pupils dilated slightly, withdrew his hand from his pocket, and put on a friendly smile: "I hope you all have a pleasant stay here."
With that, he turned and left.
"Was there a gun in that guy's pocket?" Qiao Sang asked.
A gun?!
Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi looked shocked.
Why would you have such a terrifying thought... Officer Chen also looked surprised, staring at her in disbelief.
Qiao Sang thought to herself, Did I guess wrong? Why are they all looking at me with such strange expressions...
"Of course not", Officer Chen recovered, saying: "In Sector 13, carrying firearms is illegal. That kind of person is just trying to lure you in. To do so, they might use some tricks, like having a familiar steal tourists' luggage. They'll then offer to help you chase after the thief, using their familiarity with the area. Most tourists, in a panic, won't refuse."
"When he put his hand in his pocket, it was probably to signal his familiar to act."
Is this even possible? Qiao Sang was taken aback and asked:
"Isn't this illegal? Isn't there someone to handle it?"
Officer Chen explained:
"Of course, there are people who handle it, but most of these cases target newcomers. There's no evidence that the familiar was acting on their orders, so even if you report it, it usually ends up being a dead end."
Qiao Sang was puzzled:
"Don't familiars have ID Bracelets? Can't you just catch them?"
Officer Chen's eyes grew complicated, as if he had something on his mind:
"I've told Tang Yi and the others about some of the situations in Supernest while we were on the starship... You were mostly in the cabin studying and didn't come out much, so you might not be aware."
"In Supernest, some people use wild beast companions to achieve their goals. Those who use familiars to attract customers often have their wild beast companions do the dirty work, so even if you catch the familiar, it won't do any good."
That's right, that's right... Tang Yi and Yang Jiayi nodded in agreement.
"Are wild beast companions that easy to control?" Qiao Sang asked.
"Of course not", Officer Chen replied patiently. "But wild beast companions have their own needs. If you can communicate with them, there will always be some willing to make deals with humans."
Qiao Sang understood.
Isn't this just a different kind of mission center model? Only, the ones accepting missions are wild beast companions.
...
On the train.
Qiao Sang quietly read a book.
Fangy and Treasure Seeker almost pressed their faces against the window, looking outside and occasionally exclaiming "Ya Ya!" and "Xunxun!"
The other familiars in the carriage looked at them with disdain.
In Supernest, there are no restrictions on familiars riding on trains or other public transportation.
It's inevitable, as wild beast companions are everywhere in Supernest. Rather than having them suddenly appear and scare passengers, causing panic, it's better to have people get used to their presence everywhere.
"You're still reading a book in Supernest? Can't you act like a normal person?" Tang Yi looked at Qiao Sang in shock, unable to hold back his words.
Although Qiao Sang mostly stayed in the cabin on the starship, he still ate meals with the others. Over a month, the three of them had become quite familiar, and Tang Yi spoke more freely.
It's not that I want to read, but the College Entrance Exam is coming up, and I have no choice... Qiao Sang glanced at him. "I love studying."
Tang Yi fell silent after hearing this.
"Sa sa!"
At that moment, the usually calm Sage in Yang Jiayi's arms suddenly seemed to wake up. The leaves on its head stood straight, and it glared at Fangy, letting out an annoyed call.
Yang Jiayi was startled and quickly covered Sage's mouth.
"Ya!"
Unfortunately, it was too late. Fangy had already heard.
It had been putting up with this guy for a long time! It couldn't fight on the starship, but now that they were on the ground, it was going to give this guy a good beating!
Oh no, the Healing Waves have worn off... Qiao Sang put down his book, about to speak.
"Xunxun."
At that moment, Treasure Seeker placed its claws on Fangy, with a look that said, "Big Brother, calm down, let me handle it."
"Ya Ya!"
Fangy called out, indicating that it didn't need help and could handle it itself!
"Xunxun."
Treasure Seeker pointed to a sign on the wall of the carriage.
This sign indicated that fighting was not allowed here.
Fangy was taken aback.
Qiao Sang looked at the sign and his eyes lit up.
Treasure Seeker had learned to this extent? It even knew what the sign meant?
"Xun~"
Treasure Seeker patted Fangy's shoulder with its claws, then its eyes glowed purple.
The next second, Sage, who was still glaring at Fangy, closed its eyes, tilted its head, and fell asleep.
(End of Chapter)
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