"That's how it is. Even though times are progressing, the only ones who truly thrive are the powerful—those who can join the military or embark on interstellar expeditions. The lower classes struggle to survive because they can't keep up with the times and are therefore eliminated. It's not that they don't work hard, but in the interstellar era, effort alone is worthless. Do you understand? Your effort has no value and can't be exchanged for a single star coin."

Luo Yue explained forlornly to Su Mo.

"Labor being valueless is indeed devastating. The only way to change this is to cultivate a new generation by enrolling them in schools and teaching them new knowledge," Su Mo said after some thought.

"I know. I know better than anyone. I was supported by my entire tribe to attend the kingdom's school step by step, and eventually entered the Star Ring City system, making a name for myself. But I know better than anyone how difficult it was, because the Madun Kingdom won't give us much resources in this regard. Every enrollment spot is precious. This world is actually very realistic and cruel. Capable people live very well and are richer than countries! A casual splurge is wealth that countless people look up to, while the value created by those at the bottom in their entire lives may not even be worth a speck of dust on a big shot's leather shoe," Luo Yue said in a low voice.

Hearing this, Su Mo became even more silent. He suddenly thought of the Federation.

The people in the imperial capital and those in Mobock were both citizens of the Federation, but their situations differed vastly.

After a moment of silence, Su Mo said, "Why not try to fight for it with the Madun Kingdom?"

Luo Ma said to Su Mo in a low voice: "Actually, the Madun Kingdom is not bad. Although it is full of unfairness, at least it gave us a place to live. After all, we were not originally a member of the Madun Kingdom, but a group of refugees who sought refuge after the fall of our country."

Hearing Luo Ma's words, Su Mo was even more shocked.

He suddenly understood that this wasn't the same as the Hongji Empire? He finally understood why Luo Yue had never received support from the Madun Kingdom's resources. The Madun Kingdom probably never intended to give her support.

Although Luo Ma was nominally a member of the Madun Kingdom, the kingdom must be extremely exploitative towards them.

For a time, both Su Mo and Luo Ma fell into silence.

The atmosphere was a little heavy.

Su Mo let out a slight breath, then said to Luo Ma, "It's no problem to send the money back, but you have to keep some for yourself. It's not realistic to just eat this, and your body will break down sooner or later. Here, this is for you."

As he spoke, he placed the pastries Xia Weiya had given him on the table.

Luo Yue looked at the gift bag Su Mo gave her, waving her small hands in a bit of a panic.

"Sir, this, this isn't appropriate."

"It's nothing inappropriate, just take it."

Su Mo originally thought about sponsoring this little girl with some money for food, but in the end, he dismissed the idea. Everyone has their own dignity and beliefs.

"Okay, alright."

Luo Yue responded a little flustered.

"By the way, I need you to do something for me."

Su Mo naturally brought up the main topic.

"Please speak."

Luo Yue quickly responded.

"Help me collect more information and data about the Para Fruit. I really need information about this."

"No problem, I will do my best to collect it for you."

"Alright, I'll leave first," Su Mo then prepared to leave.

"Sir, I'll see you off."

Luo Yue quickly followed.

Su Mo didn't refuse, letting Luo Yue see him off to the door. He waved his hand, then went downstairs and left.

Luo Yue looked at Su Mo's departing back, then turned her head to look at the gift bag placed on the table.

Her bright eyes suddenly became wet, and she couldn't help wiping the corners of her eyes, then smiled.

......

On the other side, Su Mo was walking on the street on his way home, his mood a little heavy.

"What are you thinking about?"

The Creator·Devourer asked in a low voice.

"It's nothing, it's just that standing too high up, I haven't seen the bottom for a long time."

Su Mo replied faintly.

"That's just how this world is, there's nothing to say," the Creator·Devourer replied nonchalantly.

Su Mo didn't continue to discuss this matter with the Creator·Devourer.

Just then, Su Mo felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He subconsciously took it out and glanced at it.

A text message popped up.

"Freedom, peace, and justice are the cornerstones of the world, and also the hope of all of us. Let us work together to abandon war and create a better world..."

Su Mo glanced at it, found that it was an unfamiliar public message, didn't pay too much attention to it, and then turned off the phone and put it back in his pocket.

"Time to go home and rest!"

......

Seven days later · Chenguang Star Sea.

A swarm of insects, with red eyes and extremely ferocious, was frantically rushing towards an inconspicuous asteroid.

Around this inconspicuous asteroid, ships were desperately pouring firepower.

At the same time, a large number of mechs were desperately fighting with those ferocious insects!

But even so, a large number of insects broke through the defensive line and rushed into the inconspicuous planet.

A new type of signal tower was erected on the planet, and a military base was set up at the bottom of the signal tower. Countless gun muzzles were deployed, pouring firepower at those escaped monsters.

Rumble!

A swarm of crazed insects fell.

Inside the base command room.

A middle-aged man in a colonel's uniform, with a scholarly air, frowned as he looked at the real-time feedback of the battle situation.

"Officer Hapley, we can't hold on any longer. The brothers have suffered heavy casualties, and the Explorer ship has also sunk. The number of insects outside has not decreased, but has shown signs of increasing."

An subordinate reported with gritted teeth. They had been fighting bloody battles for more than a month, but they had not seen reinforcements.

Hapley calmed down and said to his subordinate, "Ke Chuan, tell the brothers below to hold on. Support is coming soon. This place must not be lost."

"Yes! But sir, how long do we have to hold on?"

Ke Chuan hesitated, but finally asked one more question.

Hapley paused. In fact, he didn't know how long they had to hold on. In the end, he said to Ke Chuan, "Soon."

......

Guangyao City · Inside the combat command room.

Artificial intelligence·Guangying reported.

"Prompt: Superluminal flight operation is about to end."

"Prompt: Superluminal flight has been exited, successfully arrived at Chenguang Star Sea."

"Prompt: Scanning the specified signal."

"Prompt: Target area discovered, with a large number of insects."

......

Hearing the report from Artificial intelligence·Guangying.

Ge Li waved her hand and issued an order: "Pass down the order and order everyone to enter Level 3 combat readiness. The goal is to clear all enemies."

"The order is being transmitted."

Artificial intelligence·Guangying responded.