in2ebook Chapter 321: Meteorites landed on a strange planet on the way back
Chapter 321: Meteorites landed on a strange planet on the way back
Chapter 321: Encountering a meteorite group on the way back and landing on a strange planet
We continued our journey southward, heading towards Ceres. By this time, we'd been out for a month, and Spring Festival was approaching. Spring Festival is a time for family reunions. Although I had no family to reunite with in interstellar space, I wanted to celebrate the New Year at home. So, I shared my thoughts with Lotta. After a month of fun, the children were almost ready to go home. I told them we were heading back, and then Vaughn asked if we could go see the ocean. We hadn't yet, but seeing the children's eyes brimming with anticipation, we decided to visit Hales, the final destination of our study tour.
After the Watermelon Festival on Helka, we boarded the spaceship again, filled with joy and sweet memories, and headed for Hales. After a long voyage, the spaceship finally arrived. When the hatch opened, we were greeted by a vast expanse of blue ocean, the waves crashing against the beach with a melodious sound. The children excitedly rushed to the beach, running, playing, and collecting colorful shells. We followed their lead and became part of the joyful atmosphere. We boarded a transparent underwater sightseeing boat, admiring the myriad of exotic marine life up close. Their vibrant colors and forms reminiscent of a mysterious underwater kingdom. Lotta even took the children on a surfing adventure, and everyone screamed and laughed in the waves. After a few days on Hales, with the Spring Festival approaching, we boarded the spaceship for our return trip. This interstellar study trip was like a brilliant dream, leaving everyone with indelible memories.
The spaceship sailed smoothly through the vast expanse of space, like a lone meteor traversing the endless darkness. I leaned quietly against the window, gazing at the mysterious and dazzling universe, my heart filled with curiosity and awe for the unknown world.
Recalling every detail of this research trip, the novel discoveries, the interesting experiments, the laughter and joy with my companions, all flashed through my mind like a movie. However, just as I was immersed in my memories, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded, shattering the tranquility of the spacecraft.
Then the spacecraft began to shake violently, as if being shaken by an invisible giant hand. I screamed in fear, "What's going on?" My voice revealed uncontrollable panic.
Vip, the experienced captain, rushed to the controls, his movements swift and decisive. He nervously scanned the various instrument panels and displays, his brow furrowed. After a moment, his expression darkened. He turned to me and said, "We encountered a swarm of meteorites. We couldn't evade them in time, and the ship is severely damaged."
Hearing this news, my heart sank and a wave of fear washed over me. The children were also frightened by this sudden change and burst into tears. Their cries echoed in the cabin, making people feel extremely distressed.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. I knew I had to be strong at this critical moment and not let fear take over. I swallowed my fear and walked over to the children, gently comforting them, telling them not to be afraid and that we would find a way to get through this.
Vip was completely absorbed in controlling the spacecraft, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead. His fingers moved rapidly across the control panel, trying to find a way to escape this dangerous area. However, the meteorite swarm was becoming increasingly dense, and each impact caused the spacecraft to shake violently, as if it might disintegrate at any moment.
Just as everyone was feeling hopeless, a dazzling beam of mysterious energy suddenly shot out from afar, as swift as lightning. It struck the meteorites with unerring accuracy, instantly shattering them into countless fragments. Everyone watched in astonishment, unable to believe their eyes.
When the dust settled, a strange spaceship appeared before us. It had a unique shape and emitted a mysterious light. Before we could react, a voice came from the spaceship: "You are in trouble, do you need help?"
Lotta responded excitedly: "Thank you so much! Please take us to a safe place, our spacecraft needs to be repaired." The other party agreed without hesitation and guided our spacecraft to follow, heading towards an unknown planet.
What new adventures will we face on that planet? Does this mysterious place hide more dangers and challenges? And will we be able to successfully spend this Spring Festival on Ceres? Everything remains unknown, waiting for us to explore and discover.
Guided by that mysterious voice, we maneuvered the spacecraft with great caution, slowly landing on this unknown planet. This planet was covered with lush vegetation, like a green ocean, which made us feel awe.
After the spacecraft landed smoothly, we didn't immediately step out of the hatch. Instead, we carefully deployed a hovering camera. This compact device, like a pair of sharp eyes, quickly flew out of the spacecraft and began a detailed exploration within a 200-meter radius around the spacecraft.
Time ticked by, as we nervously stared at the footage transmitted by the camera, not missing any corner that might be dangerous. Finally, after confirming that the surrounding environment was safe, we breathed a sigh of relief and slowly opened the hatch of the spacecraft.
The moment the hatch opened, a fresh breeze blew in, carrying a faint aroma of grass and trees. I took a deep breath, feeling this unfamiliar yet vibrant atmosphere.
At this moment, the mysterious voice sounded in our ears again, as if it had been silently observing our every move.
"Don't worry," the voice said gently, "I'm here to help you. If I had the slightest intention of harming you, your spacecraft would never have landed so safely. However, you are right to maintain a high level of safety awareness."
I stared wide-eyed at the footage from the hover camera, afraid to miss a single detail. However, no matter how hard I looked, I couldn't see any sign of anyone nearby. Where on earth could this mysterious voice be coming from?
Just as I was puzzled, the voice rang out again: "Don't bother looking for me anymore. I'm not near you. I'm a soldier from the Bear Country, currently patrolling our border."
His voice was so clear and powerful, as if he were standing right in front of me, and I couldn't help but wonder how he could communicate with us across such a distance.
He then continued, "Through the receiver, I learned that a swarm of meteorites is heading in your direction. At the same time, I also discovered your spaceship. To ensure your safety, I used optical computer technology to hack into the optical computer controller of your spaceship, allowing me to remotely command you to safely avoid the meteorites and land smoothly."
Hearing this, a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. It turned out that this mysterious person was secretly helping us.
"After you landed safely, I immediately contacted your empire's security department and informed them of your situation." His tone was calm but firm. "Furthermore, I will lead a team of soldiers to assist you in repairing your spacecraft. Please rest assured that our two countries have always been friendly neighbors, and we will never harm you."
His words comforted me immensely, and I was filled with gratitude for his kindness. We were truly fortunate to meet such a friendly stranger on this strange planet.
After hearing his words, the worry in my heart seemed to be gently lifted by an invisible hand and slowly fell, but it didn't disappear completely. It seemed to be hanging in the air, making me feel uneasy. My eyes, as if pulled by an invisible force, turned to Lei involuntarily.
Lei's eyes were remarkably resolute, and she nodded slightly. In that instant, I seemed to understand the deeper meaning in her eyes—what that voice had said was absolutely true. This confirmation was like a flash of lightning across the night sky, and the heavy weight in my heart loosened slightly, slowly falling to the ground.
However, this didn't completely reassure me. While Lei's affirmation gave me some confidence, I knew I wouldn't be able to truly breathe a sigh of relief until our soldiers arrived. In this uncertain and dangerous environment, any uncertainty could trigger a series of unexpected consequences like dominoes, consequences that we often couldn't afford.