"Star Year 51, oh yes, Star Year 51." He Chen muttered to himself, leaning against a pillar. "Fiftieth year after the war, the seventh community military exercise and parade, the tenth congress." He paused, then continued, "But it has nothing to do with me now... Fresh graduate, what do you want from me?"
"Um, it's nothing, actually. We just happened to run into each other." Vasily smiled awkwardly, trying to recall why he had bothered this senior. "Well, I'm going to report to the unit in a few days, and it would be very helpful if I had someone familiar with the place to give me some guidance."
He Chen raised his eyebrows: "So, you are guaranteed a job?"
Vasily was a little confused and asked, "Don't graduates of military academies take up their posts immediately?"
"I wasn't one by then. Back then, there were nearly 10,000 people my age, and that was after the academy reduced its enrollment quota. If we'd followed the plans of the previous few classes, it wouldn't be a big deal if the number doubled." He sighed and continued in an unquestionable tone, "So, you're an Awakened One, right? Now, only the rare and valuable Awakened Ones are guaranteed placements."
Vasily wanted to say "yes," but he clearly sensed a distinct tone of disapproval against the Awakened in the man's voice, so he didn't bring up his "noble" status. He spread his hands and replied, "Do you think I look like one? The Awakened currently make up just over 0.000% of the population, and they're all concentrated in certain industries. You wouldn't think anyone you pick up on the street would be an Awakened, would you?"
He Chen looked at him suspiciously and said nothing.
Vasily continued to explain, "Even in the military, most branches are composed of ordinary people. Only a few independent units, such as the Psychic Force, the Countermeasures Support Force, and the Joint Security Armed Police Force, have a large number of Awakened. The new recruits in our Aerospace Force are all the ones they've selected, so how many have slipped through the net?"
"But... there are still volunteers."
"Yes, but why not choose the Star Navy or the Army when volunteering? Even if you're assigned to the border, it's more promising than flying a fighter jet. What can a space fighter do normally? Clear the route of meteorites? Escort cargo ships? Or even engage in PVP battles in a simulation room? Don't tell me about a war. This isn't two hundred years ago. Pilots in a war are all expendable. No one can guarantee they'll survive! Besides, unmanned fighters are developing very well now. Sooner or later, the flight academy will be converted into a regular institution. How many blind awakened people would volunteer to join the Aerospace Force?"
"That...you are right. The awakened ones in the current organization are all of the older generation. To be honest, I am an active space fighter pilot, you can call me Lao He. We are very harmonious in the Aerospace Force. Don't worry about the transfer. After all, those comrades have a hard time at work. Anyway, you are welcome to join us. How about we talk while walking?" He Chen was speechless after his rebuttal. While expressing sympathy for him, he laughed it off and brushed it off with a few bland polite words.
Vasily nodded with satisfaction, and imitated the learning materials in the virtual space, bowing to He Chen.
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