Everyone on Ralph returned together aboard the Imperial Military Academy's starship.
On the StarNet, Mark's identity was also revealed: he is the only son of the Duke of Noah.
The previous king and queen had two sons and one daughter. This Duke Noah was his eldest son, an unfortunate fellow who was suspected of having his reputation ruined by the king, thus losing his chance at the throne.
After the change of the throne, he was suspected of contacting space pirates and was not even able to get a prince title. He was only a duke and lived on Emerald Star, which was one light-year away from the capital star.
The name Emerald Star sounds nice, but it doesn't actually produce jade. It's just that it appears as an emerald green sphere from space, hence the name.
When Di Xiu learned of this news from 001, he couldn't help but think of what Harriman had said. Perhaps he knew something, which was why he was so certain that the eldest prince could not become the crown prince. He just didn't know whether Harriman had taken sides or whose side he was on.
The first in line to the throne is usually the king's children. If these children are not successful, the monarch will consult with the parliament and look for someone from the collateral relatives. This collateral relatives include the king's uncles and their descendants, his brothers and sisters and their descendants, and if none of these are found, then an adopted son or someone from an even more distant collateral relative.
Some researchers have studied artificial gene sequencing technology to remove inferior genes in order to cultivate outstanding talents, but it was banned because it was too anti-human and, like knowledge implantation technology, it was prohibited.
Judging from the current situation, the ban seems to have been quite successful.
Theoretically, Mark also has a right to succession if the eldest prince is incompetent, especially since he is so outstanding now. However, firstly, the interstellar netizens have excellent memories and long lifespans, and still remember the stigma that Duke Noah carries. Secondly, the king does not want this thorn in his side as the crown prince, so when he learned of the news, he had already ordered the council to quickly select someone.
As for the eldest prince, this fool who thought he had victory in the bag was still chasing after Ling Qiushui, who was on a concert tour, running around everywhere.
Everyone was moved by his spirit.
"Little Xiuxiu, I suddenly feel that the eldest prince is the one who is truly sincere towards the female lead. You see, although he is brainless, weak, and self-centered, he was willing to break off the engagement with the Pei family for her before her talents were even revealed. Isn't that better than the second prince, who only started to show his true feelings after seeing her talent?"
His fiancée, the most talented young lady of the Pei family, only tried to harm the female lead after overhearing him and the head of the Pei family discussing breaking off the engagement. In the end, she shot herself in the foot.
001 remembered this, held his head and remained silent for a while, then pouted and said, "Forget it, the eldest prince's love is too selfish. He's just as bad as the second prince. Although the female lead is... well, she should just stay single."
Miss Pei is at fault; it is the eldest prince who wronged her, yet she insists on targeting Ling Qiushui. However, it is also a fact that the eldest prince scummed with her.
Regardless of how the parliament's choice went, Mark did encounter some trouble.
People always like to exaggerate the facts. When someone goes to the police station to cooperate in solving a case, they can even be so powerful as to convict the person of a crime, perhaps because he dresses somewhat unconventionally, perhaps because he has some dark history, or because of his somewhat fierce-looking eyes, or this, or that...
More than thirty years have passed, and StarNet has dutifully recorded all the information that has ever existed. However, netizens do not care about words such as "doubt," "possible," or "unresolved." When Duke Noah is mentioned again, the only thing that comes to mind is the word "space pirate," as if he were a bastard and traitor on par with Xavier.
As the son of the Duke of Noah, Mark's behavior this time was truly eye-catching, naturally drawing criticism from many people.
Gamblers who lost money on the betting platform attacked him frantically, those who were jealous of his talent cursed him, and most of them were those who hated space pirates. Under the guidance of some people, they acted as if he were a space pirate... These people stirred up a frenzy on the Star Network, pouring out their malice.
Humanity has reached this point, yet it seems unable to shake off certain inherent flaws hidden in its genes.
As the StarNet reflected into reality, these geniuses, overshadowed by Mark, also harbored some resentment. Ranking second was Yuri, the king's nephew, whose father was also a duke.
He had been full of hope that he could make a name for himself, but he didn't expect that someone would steal his thunder. He was furious and led the group to cause trouble for him.
The two dukes' sons were under constant surveillance, and Mark sat in a corner of the lounge under the protection of his companions.
These companions, who were about his age, were arranged by Duke Noah. As a duke, he certainly had that ability, but none of them seemed to be eloquent.
Mark had his earphones in, seemingly listening to someone sing, completely ignoring Yuri and the others' belittling and sarcastic remarks. His silence and quietness made Yuri seem rather comical.
But judging from his mental energy fluctuations, he wasn't as calm as he appeared. He was only 23 years old, which should have been the prime of his youth.
001 looked up at Di Xiu, who was also watching the monitor behind him, and asked, "Little Xiu, are you going to help him?"
Why should I help him?
001 tilted her head slightly and asked, "Then why did you help Mi Lan and Mi Xue?"
Mi Lan lent him her tools and took him in for a while. Michelle also showed him kindness, so he took the siblings away. It was nothing more than a small favor for Mi Lan, and he did the same, but he gained more. In the end, it seemed that Mi Lan had come out on top in this whole affair.
Mark and he have no causal relationship whatsoever.
Moreover, there's a 99% chance that Mark won't appreciate this unexpected help.
After listening to his answer, 001 thought for a while but couldn't find a suitable reason.
The reason "Mark looks pathetic" sounds condescending and makes him seem even more pathetic. He probably wouldn't like this kind of pity and help.
001 chose to disconnect the monitoring and closed her eyes.
Ultimately, it was the vice-principal of the military academy who intervened and stopped Yuri's provocation, and then took Mark and his group away.
As the top scorer in this third round of exams and the overall top scorer, he can have a private lounge.
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