Interstellar General (13)

Edited by: Kuro and Lille

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In the Interstellar universe, Silas and Grey were able to have kids of their own. It was a bit different for Grey who was used to adopting kids, but having his own kids wasn't too bad either.

When Grey and Silas became old, they retired and let their children take over. Then they roamed the stars searching for beautiful planets to travel to.

As for Christoph, he married Lambert who became the General of the Second Legion. It was shocking to everyone, but the two looked really happy with each other, so no one could say anything.

Captain Aylward didn't marry anyone, but he was seen laughing and chatting with the Crown Prince from time to time. As for Crown Prince Amory Fedrana, no one knew if he had a wife or husband, but he suddenly came back with a child. Strangely enough, he had Captain Aylward's eye color…

Grey had his suspicions but he kept them to himself. Whatever those two were doing was none of his business anyway.

Grey was just happy he was able to live a long and healthy life with Silas. He couldn't have asked for more.

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On a remote planet far from the capital star, Grey and Silas were standing near the cliff's edge, getting a good look at the scenery. They looked much older, with their hair turning gray, and wrinkles on their faces. Even so, the two were still strong enough to travel the interstellar together.

None of their former subordinates came with them. They also left their kids with their own families.

They were nearing the end of their life, but they still wanted to be together.

The scenery they were looking at was a sunrise that came up from the horizon. Below the cliff was a forest that had a light fog hovering around the top of the trees. The forest spanned for miles with only a tree in the center that was bigger than the rest. It looked a little like the tree they saw on the remote planet where they met, but it wasn't as big.

"It's beautiful," Grey said as he stood in Silas' arms.

Every time they looked at new scenes on different planets, this was always where Grey was. In the comfort and safety of Silas' arms. Silas didn't mind it at all. Actually, he felt it was best if Grey was in his arms forever.

"It's not as beautiful as you."

"Even at age 548, you are still as cheesy and shameless."

"Well, we all know I have always been shameless."

"Yeah, that's true. I don't mind it though. I like your shameless ass."

The two watched the sun slowly rise. It wasn't the first sunrise they watched together, but they couldn't get enough of it.

With every memory they made together, Grey felt his soul heal more and more.

Even so, Grey knew there were many more memories to come.

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When Grey got back to the System Space, he saw System 225, Arisa, and System 505 waiting for him.

System 505 was feeling better but she couldn't leave the System Space. Arisa could only wait in the System Space. It was fine though, she was learning how to be a System instead of a Host.

"Why did you decide to become a System? Didn't you want to reincarnate?" Grey asked Arisa while taking a sip of tea.

He really liked these moments after each world. It was good to be able to relax and cool down before starting the next world.

Arisa took a bite out of her cookie before dipping it into her hot chocolate. "After hearing the new regulations that System 225 wants to put out when he becomes God System, I felt it would be too good of a deal to pass up. System 225 is an ambitious person with huge goals. I wouldn't be surprised if your lover hands over his job and title to System 225."

"I would like to hear more, System 225. You never told me about this."

System 225 shrugged. [I will tell you when we finish everything. If I tell you now, it will distract you.]

"That's true too. Then I can't wait to hear about it when this is all over."

There was a long silence. They knew that Grey was getting toward the end of their journey but they knew this was going to be the hardest part of it all.

[You have three more worlds left before we are able to battle System 001. You need to be extra careful now that you are going into A-ranked worlds. They may even interfere with me helping you, which is quite common, so be prepared if I am unable to help you.]

"They" was the world and its Gods.

"I understand, don't worry. I will do my best and not get arrogant. It's better for us to stay on the side of caution as we could also get attacked by the Villain System…"

[That is very true… Also, Arisa will not be able to help if you need it. Well, it's not like I would send her to an A-ranked world anyway, but it's better to say it now than later when you do need assistance like in the eighth world.]

"I understand, System 225. I will listen to you."

After that conversation, Grey relaxed while talking with Arisa, System 225, and System 505.

He was glad that System 505 was recovering well. She was extremely hurt when he last saw her, so it was good she was awake and able to walk around.

When he finished relaxing, Grey decided to go to the next world.

He put his hand on the small UniOrb and closed his eyes.

He heard System 225's soft voice. [Transfering in 3… 2… 1… Transfer complete. Good luck with your endeavors, Grey.]