2022-05-16 21:46:13The palace of the Merck family was as busy as usual.
Various lights illuminated the entire planet, so much so that from a distance, the planet could be mistaken for the sun. There were numerous spaceships visible in every corner of the planet; the majority of them being battleships- the most advanced battleships in the galaxy, zero.
Travelling between planets had become commonplace ever since the Merck family discovered a way to connect planets and galaxies. Trading and migrations began, causing some to become wealthy, while others rose to power.
It marked the beginning of a new era.
The technological exchange took the world into a never-before-seen era, and the Merck family played a significant role in this. They were very successful in controlling all the gateways and no matter how hard other organizations and families tried to imitate it, they failed miserably.
In order to use a gateway, one must possess the crystal core, which was given the name 'Bluestone' due to its naturally bluish hue. Bluestones could only be found with the Almas for they were the ones who produced them.
The Almas were a race that created various crystals and materials used for both luxury and construction.
A family of Almas lived next door to the Merck Family. Both families were poor before the discovery of gateways but now were the wealthiest families in the entire galaxy. Their combined wealth could be said to be more than that of individual galaxies, which, in return, created an unbreakable alliance between them.
Because of that, marriages between members of both families became common and on both planets, one could see the mix of families.
Something to be noted was that even in their wealth, they were not advanced in other technologies and never used gateways to sanction or make things difficult for others. If one had the funds, they could buy the materials from Almas and have the Merck family construct the gateways.
Due to this, there was always peace.
However, ...things have changed.
There was a certain person who did not want to see their enemies using gateways to gain wealth or transferring battleships close to their space so utilized their authority, and asked the Merck family to stop developing gateways for others.
But the Merck family has always had a good reputation for being fair, so how could they jeopardize that?
There would be a second and third if they started accepting conditions so as a result, refused.
The Merck family gradually developed enemies, and while they did not express their animosity in public, people began to make things difficult for them. Soon, a heavy rumour began to circulate.
It was said that one of the Merck's ancestors met a God who granted him a treasure - a treasure that enabled him to create gateways and their technologies. It was stated that whoever possessed it would gain all knowledge related to space and all its entirety.
Some shadowy figures attempted to persuade others to attack the Merck family, but their efforts proved to be futile because people understood that if Merck's technology is lost, it will not be fair.
They also knew that if they dared to attack and won, then the gateways would never be available to weak organizations or families. Those inciters would have control over it instead.
To the people, it was better for things to be in control of the Merck family than other ambitious organizations. Also, who would believe, in this era, that some God gave gifts to a family living in a small galaxy? Nobody has ever met God, so how can they say God gives treasures?
People began to interpret it as Merck's enemies' jealousy.
The Merck family's space-related advancement did not end there. They began to produce products such as bags that had double the space inside and reduced the weight by half when filled.
The Merck allegedly spent half of their wealth in the process.
The amount of money had been spent on research for decades. If the Merck family could apply the same technology to battleships or massive storage systems, then the world would move forward once more.
When Merck announced that they would spend their entire fortune on research in similar fields, the world erupted in happiness- but not everyone was pleased.
Some people began to become agitated. They were terrified.
What if the Merck family advanced in weaponry and battleship technology? They didn't have the patience to wait a century. What if the family progressed? What if they had no idea where the fires or bombs are coming from?
Even thinking about it was terrifying for them.
Then a new organization called Chain emerged.
Their goal was to destroy the Merck family, enslave The Almas, and become the sole deciders to who owned a gateway and who did not. They began various plots and schemes.
Right now, in one of the meeting rooms belonging to the Chain organization, the atmosphere was so dreary and quiet that one could hear a pin drop clearly. The air was thick enough to cut through.
"Is this going to work?" asked the person wearing the blue mask.
"Yes, sir, if we take advantage of this opportunity, we can make Merck the number one public enemy."
A sinister laugh erupted in the room, and the shadows from the wicked plan wafted over the beings that were present.
Is Merck about to go to war?
Will the Chain acquire space technology?Is Merck really holding a divine treasure?
What is the opportunity that Chain is referring to?
Novel Points: *Gateways: The Merck family developed the gateways. A gateway is a device that allows people or spaceships to travel millions of light-years in a single instant. Previously, before its creation, travelling between galaxies required enormous risks and years.
There are two kinds of gateways:** single way gateway: This only has the source and the destination are not precisely pinpointed. It does have some risks, but it is inexpensive and is primarily used to discover new planets or for exploration.** standard gateways: This gateway requires two gates, which are the source and destination. It is secure and precise.*Bluestone: This is a stone that emits only blue light and contains the unique energy required to use the gateways. Before the discovery of gateways, people assumed it was just some kind of useless energy. Bluestones became popular with the advent of gateways, and in some places it even replaced currency.*The Almas: they are a unique race, but they are similar to humans and belong to the same family. As a result, on different occasions, they are referred to as family or race.*The space bag: The Merck family discovered a new technology, the space bag. It had the spatial ability to compress a large space into a small bag and when filled, also cuts the weight in half...
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Chapter 41 - Meeting (2)
People were all gathered near pubs and public gathering places. All of them were excited and kept talking about something. It appeared they were waiting for something.Inside a busy pub,The owners were happy because today they had a lot of customers. Some people have even started betting. Gambling is always a way to make money quickly, of course, for the person who does the gambling.Rajesh and his friends came to the pub as usual. They have had some good business deals lately and earned some money. Just like every day, they arrived at the pub to spend their money.Betting was their favourite way to spend money. Although Rajesh never won any bets, he didn't care. He joined his friends for fun. Today, betting is different. It was about guessing the age of John.When Rajesh learned it was about guessing age, he got hooked up. After asking around a bit, he learned it was about a legendary general. John, One person managed to attack the famous Chain's military camp and killed all the ene
Chapter 40 - Meeting (1)
Everything moved too quickly. Nobody anticipated the Gama family to discover one of the Chain's military bases, let alone start a war.Planet Green launched an effective strike. Because the Chain lacked many weapons and elite men, the Gama swiftly took control.The Gama came, killed every single one of Chain's warriors, and even captured the rumoured famous Mx X, as was seen by viewers watching live streaming.Nobody anticipated the Gama to be so brutal. They killed everyone except Mr X. They sent him to a random planet, and the Gama family made his whereabouts public.It said that Mr X is already the target of bounty hunters. Some people have already begun to pursue Mr X.The Gama sent a strong message. Whoever bothers with them suffers the same fate as Mr X, a dog who is pursued by everyone.*******Inside a tent, Karl asked for the report from a nearby soldier. He was both upset and surprised by the report."They were able to conceal from the Chain for a long time and even sneak at
Chapter 39 - Actions speak louder than words
The person was Mark, Rowan's father.Everyone thought he was long dead until the Chain issued a reward for his head.He quickly walked towards the hologram projection.It didn't take much time before the hologram showed the news."Hello everyone. It's Miya from G-news. Today we have a guest from the Gama family, Johnson. "The reporter from G-news was a famous person. Her cute face and voice helped her to gain a lot of fans."It's Miya. She is with the Gama family now. I'm sure there is really something important there. "People in the pub started talking."Hello everyone, I'm Johnson from the Gama family. Thank you for having me. "Johnson introduced himself."Mr Johnson, We all know how your family and the Chain are now in conflict, and it's getting worse. Since the Gama chose to be silent, we all thought the Chain gained some upper hand or is your family forced to make a statement?"She didn't hold back and asked the question that hurt the Gama most.Johnson became a bit displeased
Chapter 38 - To want to get fat with only one bite.
Mr X remained silent for a long time. His cigarette burnt slowly to ash."White Mask, what are your thoughts about the Mercks arriving here?"White Mask was taken aback. He needed a few minutes to recover from his astonishment."How is that possible, sir? Even if any of them did come here, how could they avoid our notice?"Mr X lighted a new cigarette and began smoking."I deduced that Ali or Rowan were not locals based on the details. They had to have appeared lately, or otherwise, the slaves would have recognised them. And based on the current attack pace, I'm convinced they'd just arrived."Mr X inhaled deeply and proceeded."It appeared to be some Mercks managed to come here. If our intelligence were right, Mark had a son named Little Mark, but what most people don't know is his real name is Rowan. From what I can see, it must be Mark's son."The white mask was at a loss and didn't know what to say."But even if it's Mark's son, what use do we have?"From Mr X's excited expression
Chapter 37 - MR X (2)
"The Mercks are alive?" Mr X couldn't believe it. He started to replay the video again and again.The white-masked man became worried. He never saw Mr X act in this manner."Sir, there is no evidence at all. It's just random talk. Please don't take it in mind. We saw how the planet Merck was blown. There was no one there. Everything turned to ash. We saw it with our own eyes. It's just some random guy's assumptions. "The white-masked man anxiously waited for Mr X to speak.Mr X finally stopped his activities."White mask. We have a few prisoners, right? Through torture, hypnosis, drugs, or whatever methods you use, find out everything they know about Alex, John, Ali, and Rowan. I want it done immediately. "The white mask finally got the spirit back. Mr X became serious, which means they were going to start the battle."Also, send me every detail about the last attacks. I want to analyse everything. "With that, they entered a drone and left. Even inside the plane, Mr X kept watching
Chapter 36 - MR X
" This again? How did it happen? There is not even a body left. They told me this planet was a simple barbarian planet, and the mission would be easy. Now, look. Our members are dying without even knowing how. This place must be cursed. I hope I can leave this place soon. "A soldier told his companion. But his companion was shaking, and his face almost lost colour. He was terrified.Before the soldier could know why his friend was so scared, he heard a voice."A cursed place? Hmm. That's a reasonable point. If people started to disappear without any trace, there must be something similar to a curse. White mask, note it down. It may come in handy.""Noted, sir," the white-masked man replied, and they both went inside the camp."Hey, who is that black-masked man, and why is he acting mysterious and weirdly?"The soldier asked his friend."Shh. Lower your voice. It's the legendary Mr X. ""What did he do? Why is he famous? ""Don't tell me you've never heard of the Merck family. Ah, Ah
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