Chapter 2162 – [Welcome to Dimensional Civilization]

Training and practice for technicians also came to an end. At the same time, preparations for the dimensional navigation ship’s departure were in full swing, so preparing for the event was more work than that.

Oh, and before the actual departure, we named the Earth’s first dimensional navigation ship that will leave its mark in history. After struggling to give it a good name, I came up with a good name.

“Let’s make it New Dimension No. 1.”

“Oh, that’s good.”

“I don’t know why the Choi family’s unique dirty naming sense comes out in a place like this…”

[If you take it from somewhere, it’s a little better, but if you ask them to build something new, it seems like that.]

“No, it’s an okay name.”

The 50 foreigners selected as crew members came from a variety of countries, but their country was already treating them as heroes and even filming a documentary due to their glorious achievement of being the first person to go outside the Earth’s dimension.

I was able to create a single piece of content by allowing me to film the training process separately. It was good because it had good viewership ratings, attracted people’s attention, and was easy to gradually spread the word to the world.

Anyway, the departure date is approaching in earnest. New Dimension No. 1, which will navigate the dimensional gap, was placed on a separate launch pad.

“Because we are not launching into space, the launch pad is not standing vertically. It looks like it is entering a warp gate.”

“It’s similar. First, this is the only portal on Earth.”

“Shouldn’t you have used a dimensional gateway?”

“Then the devil said it was Protoss… But what is Protoss?”

“Oh my god!!! Then we were the Protoss of our universe!!!!! My Life for Ire!!!!!”

The Dimensional Gate, which is like a launch pad for a dimensional navigation ship, interferes with the dimension and creates a door through which one can go through a gap in the dimension, so it may seem similar to the Dimension Gate, but there is a huge difference. To be precise, there is a huge gap.

The dimension gate has numerous facilities, so it can only be operated if there is land, facilities, and equipment at the level of a dome stadium, and the dimension gate can only be opened in that location. However, the dimension gate can be opened in any location, independent of the equipment. Now that we’ve skipped over a few generations, I’m reminded of the level of technological prowess of Horizon and the dimensional civilization that uses it.

You may feel despondent, but… I think it is worthwhile. Wouldn’t it be roughly like this if a lost craftsman in the primitive era worked hard to build a steam engine?

And on launch day. Many people gathered near the launch pad. As it is an important event, presidents and prime ministers from each country come to visit in person to grace the occasion and record in history a step forward from an ordinary civilization to a dimensional civilization.

Of course, as I said before, I was a flight attendant, so I wore my flight attendant uniform and went out in front of people. Considering not only the large number of spectators, but also the VIPs and people who will be watching live through the broadcast, I think that this event will easily attract hundreds of millions of people.

I think it’s safe to say that billions of people are watching, not only on our Earth but also on Gate Earth. Wow, when you think about it that way, there really are a lot.

I went up to the podium and gave a speech with a brief outline and story. As it is an important and happy day, these outward gestures are performed with a happy heart, unlike usual.

“Today is a historic day. With the development of dimensional technology and the development of dimensional navigation ships, we have been able to go beyond the dimension. By moving into space and into the dimension, humanity will set foot on a wider land. Today we are entering a new dimension. Through Unit 1, we will enter the dimensional gap, where we will investigate and study the dimensional environment around us, collect data, and contact nearby dimensional civilizations to announce our existence as a dimensional civilization.”

I have no intention of going and making contact with a dimensional civilization and then returning. As a dimensional civilization, we are no better than the poor, so we need to build up basic technology, so we need to collect dimensional research data.

Moreover, surrounding dimensional information is important. As we have dimensional navigation ships that are not much different from spaceships, a catastrophe could occur if we do not know when the interdimensional pressure becomes stronger in the future. It is important to predict and understand the cycle in advance because the body may not be found because it is crushed by the pressure.

In the worst case, there is a possibility that we will become a dimensional civilization and become isolated due to dimensional pressure that our technological capabilities cannot withstand. Ah, thinking about that, I guess I need to improve my dimensional navigation technology as well.

There’s a lot of work to do before I go, but it’s not bad. It will all be an experience that becomes flesh and blood.

After an appropriate speech, the launch countdown begins in earnest. I board New Dimension 1 and wait for launch with the other crew members.

Then he gave a brief briefing. Of course, this is something I already knew through training and practice in advance, but I emphasize it before departure.

“From now on, we will enter the dimensional gap. The maximum exploration period will be two weeks, and in the meantime, we will conduct dimensional research and attempt to contact dimensional civilization. If we cannot make contact within the deadline, we will return. Likewise, if an emergency arises, we will return.”

When you see Phantom or Gray, you can’t tell them to come meet you when they leave our dimension. If that is accepted, there will be people who will resort to shortcuts, but isn’t it possible for someone like the Great Demon King to do something like that? So, I separately told the Shenless civilization not to come meet me.

It’s not a remote area, and all you have to do is patrol or make contact with a passing dimensional navigation ship of a dimensional civilization. Really, if there is no one around, I will return and later go to Dark Lord Castle or Delta Castle during the second rush.

And it was time. After a few checks, the portal in front of us began to emit strong light and vibration. And the dimension opens up.

A dimensional crack so large that New Dimension No. 1 passes through. Eventually, the rail of the launch pad moved and gradually began to move forward.

“New Dimension No. 1!!! Entering the Dimension!!!!!”

It’s a bit jarring. If you think about Horizon, the difference in ride quality is enormous.

Soon, New Dimension No. 1 crosses the portal and the sight of the gap in the dimension welcomes us. The dimensional gap was a space where it was hard to tell whether it was up or down, but the rainbow color, which was difficult to describe, changed from time to time, creating a beautiful appearance.

Perhaps because it was such a spectacular view, all the other crew members except me looked at it in fascination. Even if it was a sight I often saw, I gave them some time to appreciate it since it was probably their first time seeing it.

After coming to their senses, they immediately went to work. There is a lot of work to be done, such as inspecting the hull, understanding the surrounding environment, connecting with dimensional sensors, etc.

“No problems with the hull. There are no injuries among the crew.”

“The interdimensional pressure is 0.8G, similar to Earth’s gravity. External activity appears to be possible.”

“Trying to connect with the dimensional detector… Ah, that’s it. You can contact the control center.”

Dimensional sensors scattered like buoys also act as repeaters, collecting data and receiving our signals, making it possible to communicate with the Earth side. Of course, there will be some delay.

Since there is no artificial gravity yet, everyone works busily by floating around the ship as if they were floating in outer space. Ah… I wonder why it is weightless when interdimensional pressure is similar to the Earth’s gravity, but you can think of interdimensional pressure as something like water pressure.

Gravity pulls, and interdimensional pressure pushes. The reason the unit is G, the same as gravity, is just for convenience.

As I am not a technician, there is nothing to do now. I’m here as a team leader, not a technician, so I just give instructions and proceed as is if there are no problems.

Still, there is one thing I need to actively take care of.

“Ah, it’s time to eat. Let’s all eat.”

“Please wait a moment, let me finish this…”

“You can do it, but finish and eat during lunchtime. Even if I can’t do anything else, I won’t let you go hungry.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Thinking of you guys, I deliberately made space food with ingredients and menu items I chose and brought it home. You should enjoy what you already made.”

For fear of water getting into the machine in a zero-gravity situation, there is little moisture in space food. Well, it’s better these days, but since it has to be stored for a long time and eaten in a special environment, it’s inevitable that it won’t taste good.

So I prepared for that part with care. Even if it’s like a squeezed jelly, the balance of umami and saltiness is adjusted to make it more appealing the more you eat it. However, this may result in more food consumption than expected, but there is no problem as we brought it with us beyond the initial exploration period.

“It’s peaceful…”

“It’s quiet now. But the weight of personal belongings is limited, so you somehow managed to wear that necklace?”

“Haha, didn’t the President give it to you specially? It should be passed down as an heirloom from generation to generation.”

“No, you can just sell it.”

The man who gave me a gold passing necklace because he thought I was a talented person responded with a smile. Normally, pure gold is soft for a metal, so it needs to be maintained, but that pure gold necklace that I created with my abilities doesn’t need that.

What if I pass it on… I hope it doesn’t end up looking like some genuine luxury goods or pawn shop guy.

There were no problems for a few days. The crew also said there was a delay, but it was like Interstellar for a few hours, and it wasn’t the same as last year, so I stayed in contact with my family and the broadcasting station. This is especially true because, as the representative here, I need to report and broadcast over there.

Even if I can’t make it to the lintel, I have to do the green room. Even if you can’t speak in the chat window in real time, you can anticipate reactions to some extent and speak.

“The dimensional gap is peaceful. The interdimensional pressure is no different from the Earth’s gravity, and there are no major problems with the crew’s activities. The crew members who looked around during the previous external inspection of the hull also said they did not feel any difficulties.”

Although there are often problems around the Earth due to space debris, the gaps between dimensions are relatively clean. That’s because even if something like a dimensional relay is destroyed, the fragments won’t cause any damage.

Space debris floats in space and is pulled by gravity and attraction, causing damage, but here there is something called interdimensional pressure. Sometimes, even transcendental people die, but it’s only metal objects. It is relatively safe as it has a self-cleaning effect just like the sea.

Of course, there is a risk of collision if it is just broken, but that applies not only to space but also to Earth’s oceans. If the wreckage of a ship destroyed by a typhoon floats around and collides with another ship, causing damage, it should be treated as just bad luck.

To avoid that, you must avoid the sea area where the typhoon blew in the first place. Although we still lack that experience, we were able to avoid it as much as possible because at least there was a manual that said to prioritize the signal from the dimensional detector.

“New Dimension No. 1, currently traveling at constant speed. There are no major problems.”

“Mr. President, the sensors in the 3rd dimensional sea area are not sending any news…”

“Ah, then they’ll give up on the exploration. They won’t even check, so just scrap it.”

“Is that okay?”

“Safety comes first. Besides, it’s probably not just one detector, so how many detectors are giving no news at the same time? Then it’s obvious.”

Actually, I was a cheat. There is a big difference between exploring without knowing anything at all and having at least a guide. Of course, I’m not really an expert in this area, but at least I’ve seen and heard something.

It cannot be said that modern people are absolutely smarter than medieval people, but isn’t it possible to say that they are superior in terms of basic common sense and knowledge? There is no problem as that alone is of great help.

“Currently, we have confirmed that there is a steady signal from the detectors in the 5th and 6th dimensional waters!!! The last signal has informed us of a sudden dimensional pressure change!!!!”

“That’s where you’re going right now!!! Change your course right now!!!!”

We must avoid dimensional pressure, which would be ignored by any dimensional navigation ship of any dimensional civilization, as we lack technological capabilities. If the worst happens, I will protect you, but there is still no need to go to a dangerous place.

If possible, I would like to put this New Dimension No. 1 to good use and later retire it and display it in a museum. It’s not something monumental in Earth’s history, not even in Korea.

There were various incidents, but thanks to my intuition and experience, I was able to deal with them somehow and proceed with the exploration relatively peacefully. I made a map of the surrounding dimension… Then, it was around the 10th day that the tension slowly eased.

Our exploration period was 2 weeks. Although we wandered around for more than half the time, we couldn’t see any traces of another dimensional civilization, so we thought we might have missed it this time, but then a huge dimensional navigation ship appeared in front of us.

Although it is smaller than the Horizon, it is nonetheless a ship hundred of times larger than our dimensional navigation ships. It’s not a model I’ve seen before, so I don’t think it’s a famous dimensional navigation ship from a dimensional civilization…

“It’s a dimensional navigation ship…!!!”

“President, there is a communication from over there!!!”

“It’s been a lot of hard work so far. Now that we can be recognized as a dimensional civilization, we can go back with a smile on our faces. Oh, turn the communication this way.”

“I understand.”

I received a communication from over there. There is a high probability that the languages ​​will be different, but in the dimensional civilization, there is no language barrier to the use of a common interpreter. Moreover, the Korean language is clearly understood as it belongs to a major axis as there are many Korean transcendentalists such as Choi Gil-hyeon.

Since I had to make a good impression, I greeted him humbly and introduced myself.

[Please identify yourself.]

“This is the Republic of Korea’s dimensional navigation ship Shin Dimension No. 1. It has been able to navigate beyond dimensions for the first time, and we encountered your ship during our exploration.”

[Ah!!! Please wait a moment!!!]

Eventually, the voice changed, perhaps because the recipient had changed. The voice that sounds quite solemn seems to be the person in charge of that dimensional navigation ship.

[This is Ionas 7, the dimensional navigation ship of the Stral civilization. And I am Captain Aulos Aurea, the person in charge of this ship. Congratulations on crossing the dimension and becoming a member of the dimensional civilization.]

“Thank you for welcoming us. We are fortunate that we were able to discover traces of another civilization at the end of our exploration period.”

[I would like to organize a meeting to celebrate the meeting of two civilizations. If you don’t mind, I’d like to invite you to our ship. How would you like it?]

“Rather, it is something we would like to ask you to do. We are just grateful.”

The feeling wasn’t bad, and I thought the first interaction would go well. It seems like I passed over it quietly because there was no hostility, ignorance, or anything like that, but those things happen after meeting and interacting. If you ignore them from the beginning and make enemies, you won’t be able to live long in a dimensional civilization.

Now, if we talk well and certify the dimensional civilization… Uh, wait a minute.

But I revealed our affiliation, but did I introduce myself?