After setting out from Hualu Star, it traveled all the way into the vast universe.

Gu Qi locked the location of the Federation through interstellar GPS positioning and turned on the automatic driving mode.

She came out of the cockpit and returned to the passenger cabin.

Yuan Qingze looked down at Wen Yiyi with a gentle expression, without moving for a long time.

Gu Qi knocked on the door beside her, causing Yuan Qingze to look up at her.

"According to the estimated time, it will take us about two more days to reach the Federation."

"So uncle, do you want to take a rest first?"

Hara Qingze Asahi smiled and nodded, but in fact everyone could see that he was nervous.

He himself also had a sense of homesickness.

Looking at the bright and mysterious Milky Way outside the window, his eyes were filled with depth.

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In the magnificent castle, a man in black uniform walked through the corridor and came into the courtyard.

He reported to the young man sitting on the chair: "Second Prince, I have given the order to gather mechanical masters from all over the country. The winner will receive a huge bonus."

Ryan twisted the petals with his fingers without interest, thinking of being humiliated as a hostage by the Federation, and being forced to sign a peace treaty with Osna because of his reasons. When he returned to the Empire, he would see his father and eldest brother again. That top-down look.

He felt that his self-esteem, which he had built up since childhood, had been ruthlessly trampled on and rubbed repeatedly.

But he suddenly thought of the girl with short hair, and his hand paused, muttering, "What a pity."

"Ryan." A voice as gentle as the spring breeze and drizzle came from behind.

He stood up and walked over to support the visitor: "Mother, how are you today?"

Queen Lola is very beautiful, with golden hair and blue eyes. When she looks at you, it seems as if she wants to make you fall in love with her.

There was always a smile on her lips, and she was wearing a thick white ermine coat, which made her face look even paler and more transparent.

"Very good, don't worry, I just look a little weak."

Queen Lola sat down, stroked his hair, and said softly, "Ryan, you have been depressed since returning from the Federation. You have no energy to do anything. Is it because of the failure of the plan?"

Ryan looked away and said awkwardly, "Mother, I am sorry for causing you trouble."

Queen Lola smiled and shook her head, then changed the subject and said, "Ryan, do you hate your father?"

Ryan didn't say anything, but his suddenly cold expression still reflected his attitude.

Queen Lola looked at the rose not far away, her eyes were charming and seductive.

"When you were diagnosed as S-level, your father was very happy."

"But your father knew that the education in the Osna Empire could not train you better, not to mention that the interstellar-famous Master Ming was also in the Federation. In order to allow you to grow better, he had no choice but to do this."

When Ryan was young, he probably didn't understand why his brother could stay and grow up with his parents, while he went to an enemy country in a shameful way?

Although I understood everything after coming back this time, my relationship with my father has become cold.

Even if he wanted to ease the situation, he became even more unbearable because the damage he had caused to the empire was irreparable.

As a mother, Queen Lola could see her younger son's awkward mood, but she was not particularly anxious to ease the relationship between father and son.

She glanced at the guards beside her and said, "I heard that you are planning to hold a mechanic competition in the Empire?"

Ryan: "Yes, mother. I believe that our great empire will definitely be able to find an excellent mechanical master."

"Desire can sometimes inspire people's potential."

After returning from the Federation, Ryan began to think.

According to his understanding, the courses taught in the Federation's mechanical courses are not much different from those in the Empire. But why is it that the Federation already has three people who can make S-class mechas, but the Empire has none?

Obviously, there are many outstanding people in the empire. Thinking about some of the policies of the empire, he suddenly thought of a question.

In the Empire, only the nobility had the financial resources to purchase high-quality materials, but most commoners simply could not afford them.

Even if there is a mechanical genius, it is possible that due to practical economic reasons, he cannot access the materials for manufacturing mecha.

But what if a genius happens to emerge among these common people!

He had this idea because of Gu Qi.

Thinking of Gu Qi, his eyes darkened.

Ryan was saved by a girl, and he felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

"Ryan, you've been back for a while, it's time for you to attend a party."

Ryan couldn't help feeling annoyed when he heard this, but the look in Queen Lola's eyes made him unable to refuse.

"I understand, mother."

In a small town on the edge of the Osna Empire, Gu Qi looked at Yuan Qingze somewhat shyly.

Yuan Qingze looked at Wen Yiyi helplessly with his back to her: "Let's find a place to live first."

Gu Qi nodded quickly. She really didn't expect that she had miscalculated the power needed for the starship.

When the plane was halfway through the flight, it suddenly ran out of power.

In order to avoid the starship's self-destruction, she had no choice but to find the nearest planet to dock.

Unexpectedly, we stopped at the Osna Empire.

Fortunately, the Osna Empire has always pursued an open policy, and no pass is required at the stop.

Otherwise it would be hard for them to explain.

After walking a few steps, Gu Qi suddenly thought of something. She hesitated for a second and said:

"Uncle, can Hualuxing's money be used in Osna?"

Yuan Qingze also stood there in surprise. He had been away for too long.

I'm used to using star coins in Hualuxing, so I just reacted to this question out of the blue.

——They have no money!!

The two looked at each other in silence, then simultaneously glanced around.

The people of the Osna Empire are very open-minded, and passers-by are dressed very fashionably, making them look too simple.

So much so that the eyes that people looked at them from time to time were mixed with a hint of sympathy.

Although they were a little confused.

But in fact, in the eyes of outsiders, the people in their town of Ordos are already considered one of the poor towns in the empire. They never expected that there are people who are poorer than them and cannot even afford ordinary fancy clothes.

A really unpleasant fruit stall owner came over and spoke to them.

"Miss, do you have any difficulties?"

"Maybe I can help you."

The stall owner is a simple and honest uncle with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and he smiles very kindly.

Gu Qi considered his words and said vaguely, "We are interstellar travelers, but because our companion is sick, we are preparing to return home. However, our money was accidentally stolen and we are now penniless."

"Oh my god! How pitiful! Don't you have no place to stay tonight?"

The stall owner's movements were very exaggerated, and the look in his eyes when he looked at them was even more sympathetic.

Gu Qi and Yuan Qingze looked at each other, and a hint of wariness appeared in their eyes.

Yuan Qingze stepped forward, smiled and said, "Yes, but we have relatives in the royal city. I think if they don't see us coming back for a while, they will send someone to pick us up."

The stall owner seemed relieved and said enthusiastically: "If you don't mind, you can stay at my hotel temporarily until you have no other options, but the conditions may not be very good."

Yuan Qingze looked very surprised: "That's great, I never thought I could meet such kind people here."

The stall owner said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Don't say that. The town rules of our town of Aldos require people to enthusiastically help those in need. If I can help you, I can go to the town to collect a bonus."

He did not hide his purpose of helping them at all, which made Yuan Qingze and Gu Qi raise their eyebrows.

The town of Aldos has some strange rules.

But the stall owner in front of me really seemed to be completely clueless, careless and looked silly.

Along the way, Yuan Qingze was quietly trying to get his answers, and he didn't even doubt it at all, thinking that they were simply curious.

On the way to the hotel, they had learned most of the situation from the stall owner, a man named Vic.

The town of Aldos is a relatively special town in the Osna Empire because many years ago their mayor took in a foreign refugee who was seriously injured and fainted from hunger at the doorstep of the mayor's house.

It was the kind mayor who took her home and treated her.

Who would have thought that the refugee would become the queen of the Osna Empire many years later.

From then on, the mayor ordered the people of the town of Aldos to be warm-hearted and kind. In order to promote good morals, the mayor also prepared to promulgate a town regulation in this regard.

This town rule was also praised by Queen Lola, and as a result, the people of the town of Aldos became more hospitable.

For example, Vick's hotel is maintained by the bonuses from helping others.

After finding out the situation, Yuan Qingze and Gu Qi felt a little relieved and moved into Vick's hotel.

After checking every corner of the room, Gu Qi turned around and nodded to Yuan Qingze with reassurance.

Because of Wen Yiyi, Yuan Qingze took care of her in the room.

Gu Qi went downstairs to chat with Vick's wife Lina.

When I went downstairs, there was a group of guests sitting next to me chatting.

Gu Qi didn't hear it clearly, but he still heard something about a mechanical competition.

As she walked over, Lina poured her a glass of water, and she asked:

"What are they talking about?"

Lina smiled and said, "Recently, the Empire is planning to hold a nationwide mechanic competition, and you can get a good amount of registration fees if you sign up!"

"The rules also state that as long as the materials are needed for the competition, you can report them and receive the corresponding material fees."

Gu Qi's hand holding the water cup froze for a moment, and she finally saw what was going on.

From the town rules of the small town of Aldos to this mechanic competition, the wealth of the Osna Empire is reflected from the inside out.

No wonder Vic keeps talking about how poor their family is.

Gu Qi: "Are there any requirements for this competition?"

Seeing that she seemed very interested, Lina told her everything she knew without reservation.

"There are no requirements, except that once you register you must participate, otherwise you will be convicted of fraud."

Gu Qi thought for a moment and asked, "Lina, do you know where to sign up?"

"A temporary registration area was set up on the town's public notice board."

Lina was a little embarrassed: "There are only a handful of mechanics in our town of Erdos, so the higher-ups didn't take this competition too seriously."

Gu Qi returned the cup to her: "Thank you, Lina!"

"You're welcome. We've received quite a bit of bonus for helping the three of you!"

Gu Qi smiled but said nothing.

After going upstairs and telling Hara Qingze the news, she went to the place Lina told her.

Gu Qi thought about it and realized that they were penniless now, and even if they wanted to add power to the starship, they had no money.

The most urgent thing is to make money first, and this mechanic competition is the best opportunity.

Sure enough, when Gu Qi arrived there, there was only a table with a sign next to it that read: Registration location for the mechanic competition.

There was a very young boy sitting in front of him, lying on the bed with a bored look on his face.

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Alke was complaining in his heart: It's been almost a week and not a single person has signed up. It turns out that they don't have a single decent mechanic in Erdos.

The registration deadline is about to end, and it looks like he will go home empty-handed.

When he saw Gu Qi coming over, he didn't think much about it. He just thought he was another person who came to look at the bulletin board.

I didn't expect to hear her ask, "Is this where I sign up for the mechanic competition?"

Alke sat up suddenly and asked, "Miss, do you want to sign up?"

Gu Qi looked at his excited face and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Yes, we are registering here, right?"

Alke nodded quickly and took out the registration form for her to fill out.

Gu Qi glanced at his watch and felt relieved, fortunately there was no identity verification.

After registering her name and temporary location on it, she handed the watch back to Alke.

Alke scanned her information from top to bottom, took out a bag of money from the space device, and said:

"Okay, Miss Laura, this is your registration fee, a total of 10,000 Austrian coins, please count it."

Gu Qi took the purse calmly, but he was actually surprised by the high registration fee.

It seems that the Osna Empire attaches great importance to this Mechanic Competition.

Alke continued, "Ms. Laura, each place has a certain number of people, but since you are the only one who has signed up for the town of Aldos, please go directly to the Royal City within two days, and someone will arrange accommodation for you."

"Here is your pass, please take it."

Gu Qi nodded and put the pass and wallet into the space device.

Before leaving, he suddenly remembered something and asked again, "How can I get to the royal city?"

Alke was a little surprised, but he still answered responsibly: "You can take the airship directly to the Royal City, 200 Austrian coins per person."

Gu Qi thanked him and turned away.

They bought some things on the way back, as they couldn't just stay in the hotel and eat and drink for free.

Gu Qi thought about it and decided to set off for the royal city tomorrow.

But she had to do some preparation.

She told Hara Qingze about the itinerary, and then told Lina and Vic in the evening.

To thank them for taking him in, Gu Qi gave them some accommodation money.

Of course, I secretly placed it on Lina's bar before leaving the next day.

I thought that there would be a huge difference between the Royal City and the small town of Erdos, and even people would have much more knowledge.

Just in case, Gu Qi and Yuan Qingze dressed up before boarding the airship.

After arriving at the royal city, Gu Qi once again realized the strong financial strength of the Osna Empire.

The entire royal city showed only one thing.

——They are very rich, with more money than they can spend.

Gu Qi and his friends looked at the sign at the bus stop, preparing to take the bus to the mechanic competition certification site.

Unexpectedly, after taking just a few steps, I was stopped by several people.

"Excuse me, our young master would like to have a chat with you two."