Interstellar Survival: Invasion

r> ”Canyue, you ’re awake as well. ”

”Yes, ” I replied.
”How long have I been asleep? Where is this? ”

”After three hours, the ship returned to where we set off.
This is the red island at the very start of our expedition.
The Brightlings call this place Brightstart Island, ” Dodo said.

”Three hours? I was only asleep for three hours? ” I asked.

”No, you have been asleep for over ten hours, ” Dodo replied.

”Why didn ’t you wake us up? We could have started the revival process immediately.
We don ’t have the luxury of time, ” I said.

”That was my order, ” said Zhang Xingxing, walking up to us from the side.
”I was awake the moment the ship landed.
I made the decision to let everyone have an ample rest before moving to the next stage of our plan. ”

Rank meant everything in the military, and since a senior official had spoken, I stopped questioning the decision.

”Wow, the view here is nice! ” praised Zhang Bao ’er, walking out of the ship drowsily.

Old Du took out some canned space rations from his bag.
With that, the group of survivors started partaking in the meal.
I did not forget to open a can for Dondon.
The little fellow then started happily eating away.

”Where ’s my Toruk? Where are the fish? How ’s Toruk ’s injuries? ” asked Zhang Bao ’er.

”I already treated Toruk.
The injuries weren ’t serious.
They ’re out at sea, hunting for food, ” said Old Du.

”What a thrilling mission this is.
We suffered several really close brushes with death, ” I said, still feeling some lingering fears in my heart.

”Yeah.
But after everything, reality and results proved that the prophet was right, ” said Zhang Xingxing confidently.

”Old Du, Bao ’er, how did you charge your crystal balls? ” I asked.

Just as Zhang Bao ’er was about to excitedly tell the story of his heroic deeds, Old Du interrupted him.

”We have limited time.
The more time we save, the higher the chance we have of saving Captain Zhang Han.
Since everyone is almost fully rested, we should proceed to the next part of the plan, ” suggested Old Du calmly.

”I intend to install the crystal balls and activate the revival equipment to revive Plum, ” said Zhang Xingxing.

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Old Du woke Titan and Amethyst.
Then, everyone entered the cockpit.
Plum was still resting in his stasis pod with the same serene expression, as though the numerous dangers we braved earlier were completely unrelated to him.

Zhang Xingxing took out the crystal balls I gave her from her bag.
The three balls were different in color.
They were respectively purple, gold, and red.
Dodo took the balls and, after a short inspection, inserted them into the control station.

With the long-awaited truth about to unfold, we finally felt like all the dangers we had faced had been worth it.
After inserting the energy balls into the control station, the flowing energy inside them turned into chaotic currents.
Three different colors moved violently inside three different crystal balls.

Then, each ball started transmitting a flow of energy into the blue tube.
The three energy streams converged into one before entering Plum ’s pod together.
The combined stream was actually green in color.
Bit by bit, the green permeated the pod.
Before long, the first motes of energy touched Plum ’s body.

We saw a blue glow slowly spread through Plum ’s flesh and veins from his face to his hands.
The energy was progressively activating his bodily functions.
As more and more energy entered, the pod became filled with green energy.
The green energy worked, restoring life to Plum.
His face began to look more and more lifelike, as though he was going to open his eyes at any moment.

”Plum is waking up soon.
The secret will be unveiled shortly! ” said Zhang Bao ’er.

”That might not be the case.
This is a life form over a hundred thousand years old.
Perhaps he can give us some clues, but Captain Zhang Han ’s disappearance is a recent event.
He might not know anything at all, ” said Old Du.

Zhang Xingxing appeared slightly displeased when she heard his words.
When everyone was brimming with hope, Old Du ’s calm analysis sounded too cold.

”So long as there is a clue, we can continue advancing.
We have been working so hard.
Isn ’t this what we have been waiting for? ” I said.

”The energy has been transferred.
The recovery and awakening of his cells require five hours.
Everyone, be patient, ” said Dodo.

”Five hours? That ’s way too long! ” Zhang Bao ’er said.

Everyone sat down.
It would be quite a while before the wait was over.
Everyone watched silently as Plum ’s body kept changing.

”Canyue, after experiencing so much, do you think we ’ll get an answer this time? ” Zhang Xingxing suddenly asked.

”Yes, we can.
Isn ’t that what the prophecy said? ” I replied firmly.

After experiencing so many hardships, Zhang Xingxing seemed to be much less hopeful than before.
A determined look covered her face when she heard my words. 

Everyone waited for Plum ’s awakening in silence.