Cannon fodder in the Interstellar

With so many defensive items and the powerful cold light gun in hand, Ruo Manni felt 99% confident that she would not lose her life in this major event.

No longer feeling panicked, Ruo Manni finally calmed her chaotic emotions, settling into her usual calm demeanor.

She used to think she was fearless, but upon hearing of death threats, she found herself a bit scared. After all, being a wandering soul felt terribly unpleasant; she preferred the vividness of being alive.

Once she felt at ease, Ruo Manni remembered she had an important task to complete: informing Captain Lin and his wife about the assassination bounty list so they could stay alert.

Thinking about this made Ruo Manni anxious. She wasn’t sure if Captain Lin, far away on Topaz Star, was aware of the bounty list. The issue had been brewing for over a month, and she feared that it might be too late to tell him now.

Given Captain Lin’s cultivation, those underhanded assassins would likely avoid targeting him. Ruo Manni was more concerned about the less skilled Mentor Fang and the young Lin Shangke, who were prime targets for these criminals.

With a bounty of one hundred million credit points on the line, all sorts of desperate and dangerous individuals could appear. Although the school and people like Hua Deqi had provided excellent protection, desperate criminals who could bypass these protections might target places connected to her previous life, looking for weaknesses. They would likely turn their attention to her guardians.

Captain Lin, being a powerful figure in the Topaz Star military, would attract fewer threats. The dangerous individuals would likely focus on Mentor Fang and Lin Shangke instead.

Ruo Manni grew increasingly anxious as she thought about it and quickly sent a message to Captain Lin. Once Captain Lin answered, she spoke rapidly, quickly summarizing the key points.

“We’re fine, don’t worry. As soon as the assassination bounty list came out, it was immediately noticed by the Empire’s Security Bureau. Colonel Hua De not only informed us but also sent people to protect Mentor Fang and her child. Over a month ago, there were indeed many assassins infiltrating Topaz Star trying to capture Mentor Fang and Shangke, but I caught them all,” Captain Lin reassured the anxious Ruo Manni.

This was something that couldn’t be hidden. It was better for Ruo Manni to know the truth so that incorrect information didn’t lead to serious consequences, especially since her situation was more dangerous.

Ruo Manni was truly shaken and sweating. These desperate individuals were clearly trying to capture Mentor Fang and her child to lure her. She was immensely relieved that Hua Deqi had taken effective measures for their protection.

“I’m the one who’s caused trouble for you all,” Ruo Manni said with some guilt. If Mentor Fang and her child had fallen into the hands of those desperate criminals, there was a high chance of a tragic outcome. Captain Lin and his team were truly suffering undeservedly.

“You’re my adopted daughter; we’re family, so no need for formalities. I’m not useless; whatever comes our way, we’ll deal with it. Don’t worry too much, you’re a child; overthinking won’t help you grow,” Captain Lin replied in his usual manner, often reminding her that worrying too much would hinder her growth.

Captain Lin did not tell Ruo Manni that the desperate criminals who infiltrated Topaz Star had been covertly facilitated by someone. It wasn’t just the bounty hunters that were causing trouble; there were also some opportunists trying to take advantage of the chaos to get rid of him.

Mentor Fang and her child were under protection and safe. Any suspicious individuals approaching them were quickly captured.

He himself was the one who encountered danger. The day he was attacked was right after he left the military camp, and it took over forty minutes for reinforcements to arrive. Although he wasn’t at the brink of death, he was severely injured and had to lie in the treatment pod for an entire night.

These dark and grim aspects were better left unknown to Ruo Manni; she was too young to handle such burdens.

In any case, in the world where power struggles exist, assassination is inevitable. Surviving them is a skill, and failing to avoid them is just fate—there’s nothing to regret or complain about. He never regrets his actions.

Just like when he risked his life to save Teresa Du, he did so because she had once saved his wife. Unexpectedly, that act of saving ended up saving himself. He had tried to repay Teresa Du’s kindness by being as good to Ruo Manni as possible, and it turned out he received even greater rewards in return.

To gain so much, one must give something in return. He wouldn’t complain about the danger that came with it; he wasn’t a fool.

“And sometimes, who can say whether an event is a blessing or a curse? Thanks to your connections and the support of the Crown Prince, I’ve already achieved my goals ahead of schedule,” Captain Lin said with a smile. “Because of this attack, we’ve purged many opposition forces. Now, the military and political power of Topaz Star are all in my hands. In the future, it will be much harder for anyone to infiltrate.”

Ruo Manni was quite surprised. In the novel, Captain Lin became the commander of Topaz Star under emergency conditions, but she hadn’t expected him to have achieved that position years earlier.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement. With Captain Lin as the commander, Topaz Star’s military could now be developed according to his plans.

“The Crown Prince personally told me that he would increase Topaz Star’s annual military budget and the number of stationed troops each year,” Captain Lin said, unable to hide his delight. With these resources, his forces would grow significantly.

“Congratulations, Uncle Lin. Now you can train your troops according to your own vision,” Ruo Manni said cheerfully.

The increase in military funding and troop numbers would clearly result in a significant boost to Topaz Star’s military strength. In the future, when facing the Yunkai Star people, it was unlikely to result in the kind of devastating extinction depicted in the novel.

This was one of the changes brought about by her rebirth. By altering Captain Lin’s original fate and with the Crown Prince acting as a “prophet,” there was a clear shift in the military power of Topaz Star.

The combined effects of these two variables have led to a significant change. With a few more years of development, Topaz Star, as the frontline planet against the Yunkai Star people, will undoubtedly deliver a severe blow to them.

This is undeniably excellent news.

In Ruo Manni’s reborn life, Captain Lin and his wife can be considered the first family she has genuinely acknowledged in this world.

The original owner did not have a strong emotional bond with Captain Lin and his wife. Their relationship was more about a sense of responsibility rather than genuine affection.

Real feelings developed after her rebirth, as she gradually built a connection with them through daily video communications. She admired Captain Lin and his wife and sincerely engaged with them, leading them to grow fond of their obedient, intelligent, and clever adopted daughter.

Therefore, Captain Lin’s family holds significant importance in her heart. She was delighted that Captain Lin had a brighter future, and this happiness swept away all her negative emotions.

With her mood uplifted, Ruo Manni decided that if she couldn’t come up with a perfect solution, she wouldn’t overthink it. Instead, she would adapt to the situation as it unfolds and follow her heart.