“The initial tests were conducted solely by drones, without any physical human surveys.
It’s known to be harmless to humans at present, but if there’s an intent to develop the area in the future, safety must come first.
It’d be best to hire professionals for a detailed survey.”
Of course, that would mean additional fees.
…
After a long while, Cedric Sutton finally finished explaining the situation regarding Earth Star and adjusted his glasses.
“Ms.
Samantha was once a survivor of an Abandoned Star.
Her greatest regret was a life of turbulence, wandering from one major planet to another without a permanent home of her own.”
He looked at Julianna Garland.
“She left behind a dying wish: if you, Ms.
Garland, are willing to accept the planet she left behind, you must reside on Earth Star for at least two hundred days each year, ensuring the planet does not fall into ruin.
There are no other requirements beyond this.
If you have no objections, please sign here.”
With that, he handed a pen to Julianna and gently guided her hand toward the signature line on the will.
“Sign your name right here, and this will shall take effect immediately.”
Under his influence, Julianna almost signed her name before she suddenly snapped back to reality.
“Wait a minute—”
Cedric looked up at her.
“Is there a problem?”
Julianna gripped the pen tightly.
“Are there really no other requirements aside from those conditions?”
Cedric shook his head.
“No.
Ms.
Samantha’s requirements for this inheritance are quite simple.” He pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose.
“There are two options.
The first is that you refuse the inheritance.
In that case, Aeturnum Firm will take charge of the planet and auction it off to find the next buyer.
But once it enters the auction house, this inheritance will no longer have anything to do with you.”
The second option was what Cedric had mentioned earlier: Julianna could agree to Ms.
Samantha’s conditions.
She would inherit the planet, promise not to resell or lease it, and manage it herself.
“I’ve reviewed the contents for you.
Once you accept the will, you simply need to reside on the planet for a certain amount of time each year.
There are no other obligations—just keep the planet from falling into ruin.” He looked at Julianna.
“Ms.
Garland, do you choose to inherit or forfeit?”
Hearing this, Julianna didn’t feel like she had any other choice at all.
Inheriting Earth Star wouldn’t cost her a dime, and the living environment posed no threat to human life.
No matter what, she might as well inherit the estate first and deal with the rest later.
Julianna signed her name on the series of documents.
Cedric breathed a long sigh of relief.
“Ms.
Garland, our firm will handle the follow-up matters properly.
Once the corresponding procedures are completed, I will mail all the related documents and items regarding Earth Star to you.” As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled an envelope from his briefcase.
“Earth Star is located in a remote area with no direct commercial flights.
Considering your financial situation, Ms.
Samantha booked a round-trip itinerary for you in advance while she was still alive.”
Cedric handed the envelope to Julianna.
“There are two round-trip spaceship tickets inside.” He looked at her and explained, “You simply need to arrive at this address at nine o’clock in the morning three days from now.
Once your identity is verified, someone will schedule a time with you and escort you to Earth Star.
As for the return date, you just have to contact the same spaceship company later, and someone will naturally come to pick you up.
“This is an added provision within Ms.
Samantha’s inheritance.
Should you require further round trips in the future, you will have to contact the spaceship company yourself and pay the corresponding fees.”
Julia nodded, clutching the envelope tightly in her hand.
She had been reborn and transmigrated.
She had arrived in a completely new era, accompanied by an unfamiliar voice echoing in her mind and strange, tiny text appearing before her eyes that no one else could see.
Everything here felt foreign and somewhat unsettling to her.
She desperately needed a place to digest all the information she had received so far and sort out her thoughts.
The planet left to her by the original owner’s great-aunt happened to share the exact same name as the planet mentioned in the quest prompt floating before her eyes.
Filled with curiosity, Julianna wanted to seize this opportunity to visit the planet and see exactly what would happen once she unlocked the quest.
Furthermore, the house she currently lived in within the First Sector was a government low-rent apartment.
After her parents passed away years ago, the government had only charged her a nominal amount of rent because she was a minor.
With her graduation looming, that preferential policy would soon disappear.
Rent in the First Sector was exorbitant.
Without any savings and potentially burdened by a massive debt for medical bills, she simply couldn’t afford it.
Temporarily moving to Earth Star and looking for job opportunities on the Astral Domain Net later served as a viable backup plan.
“Alright.
Once I pack up and get discharged, I’ll head to this address in three days.” After Julianna finished speaking, she saw Cedric nod and start packing his things to leave.
She hastily called out to him, “Lawyer Sutton.”
Cedric paused mid-turn and looked at her calmly, gesturing for her to continue.
The girl before him seemed a little hesitant.
After a long while, she finally said, “I…
I’m sure you know my situation.
I was forced into this hospitalization.
Could I ask you to speak with the hospital and negotiate the medical fees on my behalf—I’m not saying I won’t pay, I just need a little more time.”
While handling this matter, Cedric had already investigated the Garland family’s background and was well aware of Julianna’s circumstances.
The girl before him was born a survivor, a status equivalent to a pauper in the First Sector.
Academically, she hadn’t displayed any extraordinary talent in fields like manufacturing, mechanics, or artificial intelligence, nor had she been headhunted early by relevant industry professionals in the First Sector during her time at school.
She was undoubtedly strapped for cash.
However, the fact that she had the courage to ask him for help made Cedric look at her in a new light.
After a moment, he nodded.
“Alright.
I will communicate with the hospital later and handle the matter of your medical expenses.” With that said, he added, “Ms.
Garland, I wish you a pleasant journey as you embark on this new chapter.
Goodbye.”