Galaxy Domination Guide-Chapter 325 - 316 Martyrs Cemetery

On a small orbital structure in Earth’s high orbit, Cui Zhihao, dressed in a crisp military uniform and holding a military cap, walked in.

This was the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the first defense battle against Teizene on Earth, and it was also one of the first orders announced by Chancellor Bai Zhongqi after the war. Here were enshrined all the heroes who had sacrificed themselves for the defense of their homeland and Earth’s civilization. Most of their bodies could not be recovered, but their personal effects and names were left here, serving as their tomb of clothes and caps.

Although the scale of this small Martyrs’ Cemetery was not large, it was ingeniously constructed. Set at the original battlefield, it inherently told the stories that had taken place here. This was an open Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Star Alliance, where anyone could come to pay their profound respects to the heroes and the martyrs.

Cui Zhihao walked from the corridor into the interior of the cemetery. As the automatic door opened, he found the indoor lighting somewhat dazzling. It was only after entering that he realized it was a small ecological system. The dome simulated natural light, and the indoors was filled with soil and rows of cypress and pines, lush and green.

Over nine hundred tombstones were located in the center of this cemetery, deliberately creating an ecological system surrounded by trees and filled with birds and fragrances, a purely Earthling tradition. For the resting places of the deceased, people generally chose scenic and tranquil spots, and in the universe, creating an ecological system was the way to achieve a similar effect.

There were people here paying their respects, most of them relatives and friends of the martyrs. Cui Zhihao accessed the official website of the Martyrs’ Cemetery and found the location of the tombstone of the martyr he wished to pay tribute to.

Amamiya Takafumi—the four characters were centered on the tombstone, above which was a black-and-white photo of the martyr. Despite technological advancements, the Star Alliance would not use holographic projections of the martyrs’ biographies on the tombstones as it was deemed too disrespectful. Everything in the Martyrs’ Cemetery was simple and plain, much like many of the sacrificed martyrs who might not have done anything extraordinarily, they had simply defended this planet and civilization in their own way.

Cui Zhihao had two medals pinned on his chest, one was the Commemorative Medal of the Teizene Earth Defense War, awarded to everyone who participated in the war; the other was a Third-Class Military Merit Medal.

Cui Zhihao felt somewhat reluctant to look at his medals. He had once promised his grandfather that he would earn his honors, yet he felt unworthy of them.

He felt he had only encountered danger in battle and that it was ultimately the weapon chief who had sacrificed his life to save him. Although his comrades in the army did not think so, and were comforting Cui Zhihao, he still could not help but think, if it had been him who died, and the weapon chief Amamiya had continued to live, perhaps it would have been a greater help to the Universe Army.

He even neglected his role as an anti-aircraft gunner, operating the cannon and shooting down several Teizene fighters continuously, which was precisely the achievement that earned him the Third-Class Military Merit Medal.

Standing in front of Amamiya’s grave, these thoughts intensified; his body trembled slightly, filled with anger, guilt, and other emotions.

At that moment, a gentle voice asked, "Comrade, are you okay?"

Cui Zhihao suddenly woke from his thoughts, turned his head and saw a Feiju female soldier with long black hair, who looked gentle and beautiful. As it was customary not to wear hats in the Martyrs’ Cemetery, her cat ears were distinctly visible on her head.

Cui Zhihao felt it impolite to keep staring at someone’s ears. He nodded slightly to the female comrade in front of him, his voice hoarse, "It’s okay, thank you."

The black-haired cat woman grew curious about this somewhat frail-looking comrade, feeling more a sense of compassion.

"My name is Walnut, from the 16th Fleet."

Cui Zhihao introduced himself as well, "Cui Zhihao, 1st Fleet, crew of the Aquarius."

Walnut was somewhat surprised, "It’s actually someone from the Aquarius, your fleet has been honored with the ’Star of Earth’ award. That’s impressive. I remember during the battle, you were the first to raise the flag, inspiring everyone."

Cui Zhihao was somewhat silent, just humming in response. Normally, he might have struck up a conversation with a girl as pretty as Walnut, but right now he was feeling down and didn’t want to talk much.

Walnut glanced at the tombstone, knowing all too well that the Aquarius had suffered significant damage during the battle, and many had even sacrificed their lives. Naturally, the person Cui Zhihao was mourning was his comrade.

Walnut stepped up to the tombstone and gave a crisp military salute, looking sharp and spirited.

Cui Zhihao returned the salute very precisely, representing a salute to the martyrs of his fleet.

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"This Major Amamiya, he was a hero."

"Yes, he sacrificed himself to save me. Maybe someone useless like me should have died. The weapon officer, he was such an excellent person, he definitely could have done more for everyone."

Walnut frowned, "You shouldn’t say things like that. Major Amamiya saving you has nothing to do with your ranks and capabilities. Aren’t we all comrades in the Universe Army? When a comrade is in danger, it is our duty to save them. I believe, if you were in such a situation, you would also risk your life to save your comrade, wouldn’t you?"

Cui Zhihao didn’t hesitate, "Mm-hmm."

Walnut reassured him, "Then don’t sit here drowning in self-pity. Carry on Major Amamiya’s will. If you think you are less than him, then strive not only for yourself but for him as well, and make a mark for everyone to see."

Cui Zhihao nodded vigorously, looking at Walnut, and said, "Thank you."

Walnut smiled gently, "That’s what I should do."

As soon as she finished speaking, the light on her smartwatch turned on. She said to Cui Zhihao, "My buddy is looking for me. I’ll go ahead, but you keep your chin up."

She clenched her fist, cheering Cui Zhihao on. Her appearance was breathtakingly beautiful, causing Cui Zhihao’s heart to race.

Walnut waved her hand and then ran towards the back, where her friend Bell was waiting.

Cui Zhihao watched Walnut’s retreating figure, his face turning slightly red. It was only after Walnut had left that Cui Zhihao regretted not asking for her contact information.

"Sigh, but I’ve heard that girls from Feiju are very much in demand. With the BBY battlefield concert being a huge hit, girls from Feiju Star have also become popular. There aren’t many of them, and everyone wants to have a catgirl girlfriend. Walnut is so beautiful, she must have many suitors. A guy like me probably stands no chance."

He turned to look at the tombstone again. The photo of Amamiya still had an arrogant air, his nostrils flared as if mocking Cui Zhihao’s timidity. Cui Zhihao touched the back of his head and said, "Weapon Officer, do you also despise this unconfident side of me? Well, if I meet her again, I’ll try asking her out." Enjoy exclusive content from novelbuddy