After speaking, the screen on the other side went dark.

Fang Hong scratched his head, always feeling that something might be happening at Stargate Port. Connecting it to the things Ambassador Liao had talked to him about not long ago, he vaguely sensed a possible connection behind these events.

But soon after, Sicape's bad omen was fulfilled.

That was around the time Fang Hong began to be able to get out of bed for rehabilitation training. News came from the outside world that Tang Xin and Ai Xiaoxiao's return date had once again been postponed. The same batch of tourists with them, including Ai Xiaoxiao's parents, also received the same notification from Stargate Port. This time, the delay was as long as three months. Although the government promised financial compensation, it still sparked considerable panic.

The community said that this delay was still related to the previous Stargate incident, but fortunately, the earlier batch of tourists had already begun to return. Stargate Port claimed that the delay was due to too many stranded travelers needing to process queue applications at the return passage.

This explanation gradually soothed the anxious emotions.

After the anxiety, there was instead a sense of relief. After all, it's a government-funded trip with compensation to be had. Academic and work commitments might be delayed, but it's an irresistible force, so there's nothing they can do. Moreover, some people are hoping the vacation can be extended several times over, and even stretch indefinitely—

Like Ai Xiaoxiao.

This little girl was so happy she was about to fly. Of course, if it weren't for considering Tang Xin's mood, she probably would have literally flown, given that Eteliria has Magic Guided Conductors.

"Just be happy, but don't forget, the graduation exams won't be postponed along with it." Tang Xin looked at this troublemaker, speechless. She was not like her cousin, who has a Mentor's backing, whereas she was just an ordinary student facing academic pressures.

"That's still far away, Tangtang."

"What about your vacation homework?"

"Ah!"

Ai Xiaoxiao ran away with a terrified look on her face.

Tang Xin thought this troublemaker had finally grasped the situation. But soon after, she saw Ai Xiaoxiao sincerely kneeling with hands clasped in front of her vacation homework, murmuring words.

She walked over and listened carefully. The other was saying:

"Homework, oh homework, you are a mature vacation assignment now, you need to learn to complete yourself."

"You cheeky thing, Ai Xiaoxiao." Tang Xin gritted her teeth in anger.

Ai Xiaoxiao then hugged her leg, teary-eyed: "Tangtang, let me copy your homework, okay?"

"Get lost!"

After the bad news, good news always follows.

After signing the contract with Fang Hong, the military finally managed to resolve the issue of Tianlan's identity. Although as a Twelve-Colored Iris trainee, Tianlan's identity was sensitive, Fang Hong's relationship with Stargate Port was not made public. So the Glow Material and Chosen codes brought by the military were not on Stargate Port's list—they were acquired through different channels, being blank identities circulating in the market.

While the Super Competitive League brought commercial regulation, no system in this world is watertight, and with the league itself deteriorating, there will always be grey areas, leading to the precious Chosen codes and Glow Objects mysteriously appearing on the black market.

Of course, the military won't purchase those Glow Objects but always leaves some inventory during annual Seizure activities. Some are incorporated into their Chosen code library after going through formal stolen goods processing procedures, while the rest will be used in special situations.

Like now.

Since not in the military's system, Fang Hong as captain managed to get Tianlan a Chosen identity by his means, even Twelve-Colored Iris couldn't find fault with it. Moreover, the Free Adventure Group and the Grand Guild have no entanglements; they're across regions, even if Twelve-Colored Iris had any opinion, the most they could do is stare.

The only point they could argue about would be the trainee identity of Tianlan. Although trainees have contracts, they are much more lenient compared to those of Official Summoners. If Fang Hong's side is willing to pay the penalty, they can completely sever the tie between Tianlan and Twelve-Colored Iris unilaterally.

Moreover, Tata privately told Fang Hong that Tianlan made big money betting on a match, so she's a little rich lady now. Paying the trainee compensation is no problem at all.

On the day Tianlan got her Chosen identity, she was as delighted as ever, repeatedly greeting their 'Lord Captain' sweetly in the morning, making Fang Hong feel a bit unsettled. He hurried to find Luo Yu, asking him to check if his girlfriend had something wrong with her mind.

Nonetheless, their Miss Poet finally rejoined the team, no longer just the logistics manager, which was gratifying—except when she sings a little off-key, making everyone anxious.

Besides, the military brought another surprise.

The person the military sent was actually Su Chang. As soon as he arrived, he straightforwardly asked Fang Hong: "What exactly is going on between you and Sophie?"

Fang Hong heard it and opened his mouth wide in surprise. Sophie asked him to cover for her and Xi, but what could he say? He couldn't just say: Yes, I'm dating your daughter. Not to mention his relationship with Hilveld, if Su Chang found out later that he colluded with his daughter to deceive him.

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