Chapter 326 317 Commendation of the Grey Hand
Chapter 326 317 Commendation of the Grey Hand
Spratly Island, Tai Ping City.@@@@
After the great evacuation, the city's popularity had not recovered ideally. From a metropolis with a population of millions, it now only had returned to a population of over four hundred thousand. However, for the moment, it had become very lively, as today the Chancellor, Bai Zhongqi, was here to commend the outstanding mechanics from the Grey Hand Legion.
Because he was slender and his military uniform seemed a bit too large, Kentarou Yakushimaru was very nervous at this time. His Brazilian friend Lupica behind him pushed his shoulder, saying, "You, why are you shy at a time like this?"
Kentarou was consistently tsundere, puckering his lips and saying, "I am not shy at all, this kind of thing is the most troublesome—it's just a formality. If it weren't for the fact that I can't be absent from this event because I've taken down the highest number of enemies in battle, I definitely wouldn't have come."
Lupica rolled his eyes and said, "Man, you really are full of yourself."
In the wide grassy square, Lupica immediately spotted the Iridium Star Chancellor Bai Zhongqi standing to the right of the award ceremony stage. He excitedly nudged Kentarou and said, "Hey, look, it's the Chancellor. It's my first time seeing him in person, he's just a bit more handsome than me."
The excellent mechanics of the Grey Hand Legion were lining up, preparing to enter the square. They were actually just a bunch of teenagers, and although there were some adults among them, they were also more of the otaku type. Most were teenagers around sixteen or seventeen years old, like Kentarou and Lupica.
Kentarou looked at Bai Zhongqi from afar, Bai Zhongqi was conversing with a few officials from the Star Alliance, appearing low-key, composed, and wise. He looked like an ordinary guy-next-door, and when he smiled, it was gentle. He had none of the posturing seen from typical politicians on television, no impenetrable aura of authority, nor any hypocritical attempts to appear people-friendly—he was just simple and ordinary, just like everyone else.
Lupica clicked his tongue and said, "I thought the man now ruling Earth would be some kind of Demon Lord-level presence. Looking at him now, he seems pretty ordinary."
Bai Zhongqi began with a speech.
"... When the Grey Hand Legion was first formed, it faced many doubts. People said, this is just a group of children who haven't fully grown up, how much can they contribute to the Star Alliance using their gaming skills? Others said that since it's called Grey Hand and uses remotely controlled war weaponry, they must be cannon fodder, surely. However, the truth is that, in the recently ended battle, the Grey Hand Legion, with its exquisite skills and extraordinary courage, bravely fought against the enemy's formidable firepower, helping our Universe Army ultimately defeat the foe.
Many of them are teenagers who might be worried about their final exam scores, troubled by campus love and interpersonal relationships, and enjoy watching hot-blooded anime and playing games that seem childish. But they also have great potential, and are enthusiastic and full of fighting spirit. Like the other warriors of the Universe Army, they went to the battlefield, fought against the enemy, and achieved illustrious records.
Therefore, on behalf of the Star Alliance, the Universe Army, and all citizens of the Star Alliance, I would like to express my respect and gratitude to the heroes of the Grey Hand Legion. At the same time, the Grey Hand Legion has shown everyone that within the Star Alliance, no matter where you come from, what you look like, your age, or gender, everyone has the right to choose a way to realize their value and contribute to our civilization. Only in this way can our civilization not only provide ample materials for everyone but become a universe civilization with love, development, and a future."
The teenagers sitting below were so excited that they couldn't contain themselves. Actually, most kids their age were just seeking affirmation from others—whether it be from parents, teachers, or peers—they needed recognition as much as they needed attention.
Bai Zhongqi gave them this respect and recognition, they clapped their hands vigorously and cheered, even though they looked a bit funny in military uniforms, the holographic screen behind Bai Zhongqi showed them controlling fighter crafts battling against enemies. These images gave people a more intuitive understanding that these young people were not simply playing a game; they were truly fighting with all their might.
Kentarou was so excited that he was slightly trembling, and Lupica's palms were almost clapping red.
"Fight for Earth, long live the Chancellor, long live the Star Alliance!" Someone shouted out a slogan, and then it spread, wave after wave, as everyone began to shout along.
Kentarou looked at Bai Zhongqi and thought, "This is probably indeed a cause worth serving."
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