At the press conference venue, amid the constantly flashing light of cameras, the CEO of KM Airlines, Bowman—a middle-aged man with blond hair and blue eyes—finally spoke: “First, regarding this spaceship power outage incident, I, on behalf of the entire KM Airlines company, extend our sincerest apologies to all passengers. After board deliberation, we have decided to issue a formal compensation plan…”
Compensation terms were listed on the large screen. All passengers who had been on the malfunctioning ships could choose freely from the official website. Option One: Apply for a full ticket refund. Option Two: Register as a VIP member of KM Airlines, entitling you to one free experience of the new intelligent spaceship within the next year, with departure and destination of your choice. Meaning, the previous ticket is free, or a future ticket is free—neither choice is a loss.
Mr. David saw this and couldn’t help but praise, “KM is truly incredibly wealthy. Proposing such compensation terms at least allows them to stand firm in public opinion.”
Emile scratched his head, puzzled. “But the problem is, the spaceship malfunctions don’t seem to have been fundamentally fixed yet, right?”
As they were discussing, they heard Bowman continue: “The recent frequent spaceship power outages were a malicious incident of a virus attacking the ships’ intelligent system. The specific process, please let our software engineer, Mo Han, explain in detail.” He nodded towards Mo Han. Mo Han stood up and opened a file on his optical computer, projecting it onto the screen.
Immediately, intricately complex intelligent system code appeared on the big screen, dizzying to behold.
Mo Han used a laser pointer to indicate a specific segment and said, “The virus attacking the ship’s system is called the ‘Locke Virus’. This virus once appeared on the Herman University intranet. It could instantly destroy a system’s intelligence optical computer, wiping out all stored data, severely impacting students’ lives and studies. At the time, several experts at Herman University cracked the Locke Virus and eliminated its effects. But not long after, it appeared again, this time on the spaceship traveling from Capital Star to Lyra.”
“This time, the attack pattern was different from before. The Locke Virus selectively infiltrated the ship’s power supply system, completely paralyzing it. After our research, we discovered that the Locke Virus mutated during its spread. The new Locke Virus possesses a powerful reproduction ability and can lurk dormant during the self-replication process, evading detection and elimination by security systems. After a period of incubation, the massively replicated Locke Virus would suddenly erupt…”
The reporters on site started snapping photos frantically. The flashing light from the cameras continuously illuminated Mo Han’s face. Already a remarkably refined face, even enlarged on the holographic screen, no flaws could be detected. His visual appeal was not at all inferior to popular young celebrities in the entertainment industry.
Mo Han switched into scholar mode, speaking eloquently before the screen. The complex coding displayed left the reporters dumbfounded.
Outsiders couldn’t understand what he was saying; they just felt he was super impressive. Luo Fei was exactly this kind of layman—he couldn’t understand half of what Mo Han discussed. All he knew was that Mo Han, seriously explaining the virus like this, was explosively handsome. No wonder Mo Han had so many fans and admirers at Herman University, treating him as an idol. He was handsome and talented; it would be strange if he wasn’t their campus heartthrob, right?
Of course, Mo Han did not disclose the specific method for eradicating it.
After introducing this virus, the blond man, Bowman, gave him an appreciative glance and said, “We have already developed a method to counter the Locke Virus. Next, KM Airlines’ newly developed intelligent spaceship will also be fully deployed for service. Regarding the new generation of intelligent spaceships, please first watch a promotional video.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a pre-produced promotional animation appeared on the screen.
The animation first showcased the new spaceship’s model. Its size was larger than previous intelligent ships, expanding from a standard three-level cabin to five levels, increasing passenger capacity. The ship’s hull was clearly made of a new type of metal, emitting a silvery-white luster. The drive wheels around the hull were also significantly larger than those of previous models.
The external changes weren’t particularly novel. What truly shocked everyone were the internal modifications.
The interior design was spacious and bright. In the cabin area, the corridors, lit with blue lights, were lined with neatly arranged metal doors. Entering them revealed cabins of different specifications—single, double, triple, quadruple, freely selectable. Of course, there were also luxury cabins comparable to hotel suites. Inside, traditional safety chairs were replaced with safety pods. Passengers could enter a sleep state directly within the safety pod, getting full rest and waking up upon arrival at their destination.
Travel time was significantly shortened. What used to take 8 hours from Capital Star to Lyra now only required 6 hours.
If they didn’t want to sleep, passengers could head to the leisure area.
The leisure area, besides restaurants of various cuisines offering delicious food, also included a children’s playground, a swimming pool, a gym, a cinema, boutique shopping streets, and more—essentially transporting an entire integrated mall combining dining, entertainment, and shopping directly onto the spaceship.
Since humanity entered the interstellar era, the first-generation ships only held a few hundred people. The second generation expanded capacity to thousands and increased speed, but still lacked fundamental innovation. It could be said that the third-generation intelligent spaceship now launched by KM Airlines fully realized many of humanity’s dreams for interstellar travel. It was undeniably of epoch-making significance.
Furthermore, the fully intelligent management meant all passengers needed only their identity crystal card to move freely throughout the ship. Traveling on such an interstellar passenger ship, not only would the journey not feel tiring, but the sheer abundance of entertainment options would let travelers fully enjoy the trip. You could choose to sleep to your destination, or arrange to meet friends for a movie, visit the shopping street, or take children to the playground on the spaceship.
This wasn’t just a spaceship; it was a gigantic interstellar leisure and entertainment castle!
After the promotional video finished, the reporters on site stood up excitedly, vying to ask questions.
“With such a massive intelligent spaceship flying even faster than the second generation, are there truly no safety issues?”
“With fully intelligent management, if the intelligent system were to malfunction again, wouldn’t it lead to even more severe consequences?”
“Exactly! Can passenger safety actually be guaranteed?”
The barrage of questions instantly threw the venue into chaos. Immediately, staff stepped forward and said, “Please ask questions one by one, thank you.”
Mo Han looked calmly at the reporters below and said, “Our spaceship has passed the Empire’s safety department inspection and received its certification. The manufacturing process of every ship is strictly overseen by experts. The quality has passed triple inspections. There will absolutely be no issues.”
“As for the intelligent system, it is also our latest development, achieved over the past half-year.” Mo Han pressed the laser pointer, displaying a conceptual diagram. The image showed four densely layered defense nets, interlocking like a spider’s web, forming a massive maze with no exit.
Mo Han pointed at the concept diagram, saying confidently, “This intelligent system has quadruple-layered defensive nets. The labyrinthine design ensures viruses cannot find any exit. The system also possesses self-checking and repair capabilities. Any code not originally part of the system, once it enters, will be forcibly quarantined and immediately purged. Moreover, this system operates on an independent network. Without operator commands, connection to the system network is impossible, thus viruses cannot be implanted. Therefore, you can rest completely assured regarding the intelligent system’s security.”
Although Mo Han explained clearly and logically, the reporters still found it hard to believe that in just a year, KM Airlines could develop such a cross-generational new spaceship with such an impeccable intelligent system. The efficiency was simply too terrifying.
Sensing the doubt, KM Airlines CEO Bowman finally spoke. Smiling, he said, “The new intelligent spaceship will officially begin its trial run tomorrow on the Lyra to Cigar Galaxy route. KM Airlines members can make reservations on the official website. During this trial run, besides the standard cabin tickets being free, all entertainment facilities open within the spaceship will also be complimentary to experience.”
One reporter asked excitedly, “If an accident happens mid-flight, how will you take responsibility for the safety of tens of thousands of passengers?”
Bowman said, “We have reached a cooperation agreement with an insurance company and will purchase personal insurance for all travelers aboard. Furthermore, our KM Airlines management will also personally board the trial-run spaceship.”
Mo Han added, “I will also personally board the ship to monitor the intelligent system’s operation throughout the journey.”
Though the reporters still voiced doubts, they couldn’t find words to refute. The management was personally boarding, and they were buying insurance for everyone. Clearly, they were very confident in the ship’s quality. Observers who had been sitting on the fence also began to waver upon hearing this.
Watching Mo Han’s faintly smiling face on the screen, Luo Fei suddenly felt his heart pounding violently. Mo Han was only two years older than him, yet his capability was so formidable. Delivering his presentation at the press conference, he was articulate, calm, and poised. It was utterly unimaginable he was still a student.
Someone this outstanding, excellent, radiant—who could possibly qualify to stand by his side?
Those pursuing him weren’t worthy of him at all. No wonder Mo Han remained untouched by them.
Luo Fei couldn’t help but think, if he were the one standing beside him… they seemed quite well-matched, didn’t they?
Matching in height, looks, family background. Though Mo Han surpassed him in ability, he was only eighteen now; he had immense room for growth. In a few years, after he successfully graduated from military academy and officially took on the responsibilities assigned by his father, he would be able to match Mo Han.
Sensing his master’s wild thoughts, Chongming immediately sounded an alarm in his mind: “Master, master, Mo Han is an Alpha! Note, he is an Alpha!”
Luo Fei smiled faintly. “So what?”
So what if Alpha? He had already stated his only condition for his Prince Consort: as long as he liked them.
His appreciation for Mo Han vastly exceeded that for any peer—Alpha, Beta, or Omega—he had seen in his eighteen years, online or in reality.
Whenever Mo Han appeared, his gaze felt glued, unable to look away.
He wanted to be closer to Mo Han, to understand him more. He was fascinated by anything related to Mo Han.
Just now, seeing Mo Han eloquently speaking, surrounded by reporters… At that moment, he even felt an impulse to embrace and kiss this person.
If this wasn’t liking, then what was?
Even if Mo Han was an Alpha, so what? Was liking an Alpha not allowed?
With this realization, Luo Fei felt a sudden clarity in his heart. Immediately, he ordered, “Chongming, make a reservation for me on tomorrow’s trial run of the new spaceship to the Cigar Galaxy.”
Chongming was horrified: “Master, are you crazy?! It’s a trial run! A trial run! Who knows if something might go wrong? You’re a prince, your status is so noble. If you run into danger, His Majesty will dismantle me…”
Luo Fei said, “If you don’t obey, I will dismantle you right now.”
Chongming: “…”
Its master had completely lost his mind, seriously pondering whether he actually liked Mo Han.
If he truly found an Alpha like Mo Han as his Prince Consort, wouldn’t His Majesty die from anger?
Wait, no. His Majesty back then also liked a Beta, didn’t he? So, this heavy taste truly came from genetic inheritance—like father, like son?
