Chapter 282: The New Team
The Riken Star System had its primary planet, the fourth one, designated as the Riken homeworld. The fifth planet was named Riven, and the sixth, Riwu.
One stood for civility, the other for strength—together, they guarded the homeworld.
The returning expedition fleet began disbanding upon reaching Riwu’s orbit. A portion of the fleet remained stationed there for repairs and upgrades, while the rest continued to Riven’s orbit, where they were entirely stationed.
The captains, officers, and staff of the ships traveled to Riken aboard small transport vessels, relinquishing their military authority in a peaceful transfer before returning home.
For defeated soldiers, no grand welcoming ceremony awaited them. President Antonio met them discreetly.
The endless expanse of space, while awe-inspiring and beautiful, can grow tiresome after years or even decades of unchanging scenery.
As a result, casual chatter became the best way to pass the time.
However, onboard, either people were in hibernation, or everyone was similarly cut off from external information for decades, leading to high redundancy in conversations.
No secret could remain hidden for long in such a closed environment.