Chapter 5)
ALL NOVELS' LIST | Chapter List: The Last Commander of the Red Alert XXX-----XXX-----XXX-----XXX This puzzled Fengpiter. In any empire, the
This puzzled Fengpiter. In any empire, there would always be nobility; after all, wherever there are people, a hierarchy is established. The strong become nobles, while the weak remain ordinary residents. This leads to a situation where nobles are revered, and commoners are submissive.
However, in Fengpiter's eyes, everyone seemed to stand on equal ground. He couldn't discern anyone being superior or inferior. He had just witnessed a person with the strength of Planeteighth order conversing with someone only at the strength level of Planet's second order. They spoke with smiles, completely oblivious to any disparity.
This sight, unfamiliar to Fengpiter, made him feel a slight discomfort. In Fengbao Empire, wherever he went, people would greet him with the utmost humility. His words could decide everything on that planet!
Yet, in Red Alert Empire, he was treated like an ordinary person. People noticed him, offered polite smiles, and then continued without a care.
This was a peculiar and novel experience for Fengpiter.
Tanya wasn't surprised by his question, as the Rota Empire operated similarly before.
"In this empire, there are no nobles. Everyone is a citizen of the empire, and their status is equal. Even a Planet's Controller, if their actions violate Imperial Law, will face legal consequences."
Fengpiter found it hard to believe. After all, a Planet Controller, on their own planet, would be a figure of great authority, possibly a powerhouse at the Small Galaxy level. Was Red Alert Empire really willing to execute such individuals?
Just then, on a display screen of a nearby building, a well-dressed woman appeared, delivering news.
"Just five minutes ago, the Orange Fame StarController in the Orange Star System of the Milky Way Galaxy's 37th sector violated Red Alert Empire Law No. 16256. This law explicitly states that a Planet Controller cannot misuse their power for personal gain. Depending on the severity, the punishment ranges from a minimum of 100 years to life imprisonment. Now, let's connect with our reporter on Orange Fame Star to get more details."
Soon, the screen split into two, with the female news presenter on the left and a male reporter on the right.
"Hello, Reporter Huang. Can you tell us the current situation on Orange Fame Star?"
"Hello, Host. Everything is stable on Orange Fame Star. The Planet Controller has been apprehended by Empire Soldiers and is on the way to the court. Please take a look."
The scene switched to a group of spirited Red Alert soldiers escorting a dejected man toward the court.
Seeing this, Fengpiter felt as if his face had been slapped. He had thought Red Alert Empire wouldn't act this way, but here was a real-life example.
"General Tan, is Orange Fame Star one of the nearby planets? How did you contact them so quickly?"
Even in Fengbao Empire, long-distance communication was challenging.
Tanya, claiming to be a Super Soldier, reluctantly accepted the title of general.
"No, Orange Fame Star is approximately 70,000 light-years away from Earth."
Fengpiter was astonished. 70,000 light-years – how did they establish instantaneous contact over such a vast distance without any pause in their conversation?
It dawned on him that Red Alert Empire possessed many technologies surpassing those of Fengbao Empire.
Later, they witnessed a courtroom trial. In the end, the PlanetController who had abused their power was sentenced to 1500 years. In Red Alert Empire, there was no concept of parole in prison.
Several people from Fengbao Empire looked at each other. They had learned from the trial that the PlanetController didn't originally intend to act this way. However, influenced by someone close, they made a wrong decision, helping a relative gain benefits. When Alice discovered this, they were promptly arrested.
In Fengbao Empire, such matters might pass with a few words from higher-ups. But in Red Alert Empire, the punishment was a staggering 1500 years of imprisonment.
Considering that even Small Galaxy-level Powerhouses had lifespans mostly in the thousands of years, missing out on 1500 years was a significant loss.
And this was just for seeking wealth; if there had been loss of life, the consequences would be far more severe.
Seeing this, they understood how strict the laws of Red Alert Empire were. With such stringent laws, why did people on Earth seem so content?
They gradually began to comprehend Earth and its history.
When they learned that Earth was once a civilization just emerging from being a Planet, they were astonished.
How could such a humble foundation give rise to the formidable Red Alert Empire? They weren't fools, so they dared not ask directly but discovered quietly on their own.
They also gradually learned about the Dark Age of Earth. Red Alert Empire didn't prohibit this information since it was in the past.
"I never expected even here to undergo such changes. Is this a disaster for our human race?" Fengpiter couldn't help but exclaim.
Tanya, upon hearing this, understood. Fengbao Empire was likely experiencing similar circumstances; they were just luckier than Rota Empire, not having the presence of the Milky Way. Otherwise, their Imperial Star would be trapped in the Milky Way, causing more trouble.
Tanya inquired about Fengbao Empire's situation. Fengpiter explained bit by bit. Fengbao Empire was currently dealing with various apocalyptic situations. Many planets had returned to calm, but on some, humanity no longer existed.
This catastrophe seemed specifically targeted at humans, but its origin remained unknown.
Yet, when they saw Mutant Beasts and Mutants on the streets, they were dumbfounded.
Was Red Alert Empire so open-minded that even these human enemies were considered their residents?
Mutant Beasts and Mutants were nothing special in their eyes; many planets had them, and encountering them usually meant one thing: fight!
They had never imagined that humans could peacefully coexist with these beings.
"General Tan, aren't they supposed to be enemies? Why would they..." If not for being in Red Alert Empire, Fengpiter would have almost intervened.
Tanya casually replied, "They've become subservient races to humans. Those who behave well among them have become citizens of the empire. The empire treats all residents equally."
Mutant Beasts and Mutants were just the beginning. Later, they saw strange-looking Lunar people and some peculiar cosmic races. They had to admit, the heart of Red Alert Empire was truly broad!
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