Chapter 165 The Grand Finale

Chapter 165 Finale

The Federation, late October, Year 152 of the New Calendar.

The Federation government announced three major decisions.

First, the Eighth Safe Zone would be officially dissolved in one year, accompanied by dozens of measures to accelerate the evacuation and resettlement of residents.

Second, a new uninfected area had been discovered near the Fourth Safe Zone. This region is vast and rich in resources, and the possibility of developing a new zone is under consideration.

Third, there was a significant personnel reassignment: the former commander of the Fifth Safe Zone was suspended, and a new candidate would be transferred from the Central Office’s Twelve Zones.

The internet immediately erupted with massive discussions, though the third announcement was completely overshadowed by the first two.

Debates about the dissolved zone and the new zone were exceptionally intense.

Some expressed concerns about the safety of their own regions, while others voiced their hope for the future new zone.

Regardless, the Federation continues to develop, and whether the future holds good or bad lies in the hands of humanity.

Fang Ran saw these news items while aboard a spacecraft mid-flight.

The spacecraft had departed the previous night, and after a night of travel, it had only covered one-third of the journey.

Their destination was the distant Twelve Zones.

It was just sunrise.

Brilliant rays of light burst forth from beneath the clouds.

Fang Ran was gazing out the window when the spacecraft jolted slightly.

Zhong Wan, seated in front of him, was startled awake. Lifting his head, he asked groggily, "Are we there yet?"

"Not yet," Lu Wenchuan beside him reached out and stroked his hair, a gentle expression on his face. "Go back to sleep. I'll wake you when it's time for breakfast."

"Mm," Zhong Wan mumbled in response before burying himself back into the Sentinel’s arms and falling asleep peacefully.

Just then, the indicator light above the cabin door lit up, and the door slowly opened as Fang Liyu stepped inside.

"Fang Ran, Sentinel Fu Zhangzhou," she said softly. "The Director wants to see you."

Fang Ran and Fu Zhangzhou exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled.

The Sentinel smiled at him. "Let's go. It might be a good surprise."

The two stood up and followed Fang Liyu to the spacecraft's cockpit.

The cockpit was spacious, with a broader field of view.

Lu Wenshan was seated in the pilot's chair. Seeing them enter, he didn't speak but simply nodded faintly.

Jin Ming, wearing a bright smile, was sitting at a round table with Lu Tianlin and Fu Yanhua.

"Guide Fang Ran," Jin Ming gradually eased his smile and spoke to him solemnly, "you completed a class confirmation test before departure."

"The results are in."

He took out a small box, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward Fang Ran.

Under everyone's gaze, Fang Ran picked it up and slowly opened it.

Inside was...

A golden badge.

The striking letter "S" shone brilliantly on it.

Fang Ran could hardly believe his eyes.

"I... am an S-class Guide?"

Jin Ming nodded. "Even beyond S-class."

"The test results indicate that your Purification energy has surpassed the S-class threshold. However, the Federation currently has no classification above S-class for Guides, so you'll have to make do for now."

"Regardless, congratulations, Guide Fang Ran."

"You have become the eighteenth S-class Guide in the Federation."

Fang Liyu led the applause, and Lu Wenshan also left the pilot's seat to offer his congratulations.

Fang Ran was still somewhat dazed by it all.

Fu Zhangzhou had been watching him intently. He now took the badge from Fang Ran's hand and fastened it to his collar.

"Congratulations, my Guide."

"Zhangzhou," Fu Yanhua said with a laugh, "you'll need to step up your game."

"Guide Fang Ran is likely to be very popular once he arrives in the Twelve Zones."

"I'm not worried at all."

Fu Zhangzhou turned to look at them and smiled.

Unlike before, the 3S-class Sentinel's smile was now completely free of shadows.

"Fang Ran and I have successfully bonded."

......

On their way back to the passenger cabin, they passed through a connecting area with a large curved glass window.

Fang Ran suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Fu Zhangzhou turned back. "Fang Ran, what's wrong?"

Fang Ran didn't answer, simply staring out the window.

The weather outside was splendid, with the clouds refracting sunlight into dazzling colors.

Rolling and continuous, like a dream.

It was nothing like the weather on the day he crossed over.

Back then, he had been panicked, oppressed, and at a loss under the heavy rain.

But now...

He turned to look at the Sentinel before him.

Fang Ran felt incredibly grateful at this moment that fate had brought him into this world.

Meeting, pursuing, understanding, and finally falling in love with this person.

"Fu Changzhou."

He murmured the sentinel's name.

"Have I ever told you..."

"I love you."

The sentinel's pupils dilated momentarily before contracting.

He suddenly stepped forward, a bit flustered, and pulled the guide into a tight embrace.

The spacecraft was still moving, cutting through the clouds, racing toward an unknown future.

Their story in that world continues.

We'll leave them here.

—The End—

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