The magic armor of the three gods landed on the Hachioji training ground one after another, and the soldiers in the training ground cheered and stepped forward.

In their eyes, today's battle was undoubtedly a victory, a great victory for the gods of the Japanese Empire who fought hard to repel the Americans.

The goddesses, who were already too tired, could only force a smile to boost their morale.

When they finally returned to the lounge, the three of them showed fatigue. Tachibana fell directly on the couch, and her pale face fully explained what kind of fierce battle she had just experienced.

"If it weren't for Qin Li, you managed to gain the upper hand, I guess the Americans would continue to spend time with us for a while." After the prince Aiko finished speaking, he drank a lot of water without regard to the majesty of the royal family, and then directly picked up the kettle like a farmer who had worked in the fields for a day, and poured all the water in it on his head.

"His Royal Highness!" Aiko's new chief of guard immediately rushed out with a towel, "Didn't I tell you not to pour water on your head like that, what should I do if I catch a cold at this juncture?" ”

"It doesn't matter if you have a cold or not." Aiko gave a weak smile to the chief of the guard, "Our armor is damaged to this extent, and the next time the Americans appear in the sky over Tokyo with fully repaired and replenished armor, we will probably only be able to attack with a magic armor that is only sixty or seventy percent of its normal performance." Even if we don't lose the next battle, we will definitely lose the next time, at least in terms of the battle against the gods, the outcome of this war has already been decided. ”

Aiko's words fell, and the atmosphere in the entire lounge suddenly fell to the lowest point.

Qin Li, the most tired of the three, turned over, raised his right hand to press his forehead, stared at the ceiling of the lounge, and said in a neutral voice that could not hear joy or sorrow: "The development of the magic technique has changed the war between the gods and goddesses from a competition of individual courage and skill to a competition of the comprehensive national strength of the country behind the individual, which is also a matter of no choice. ”

If it weren't for this change, the Ming Empire, the once invincible ruler of Asia, would not have been so badly bullied by the global colonial and industrialized powers.

Jean Li's words made the atmosphere in the common room even more dreary, and the unpleasant silence continued without anyone speaking.

Qin Li lay there, looking at the ceiling, originally she was still seriously thinking about the current situation, and the future response, etc., but as time passed, her thoughts ran uncontrollably to completely unrelated aspects.

She recalls her time as a child, recalls her time at the Military Academy, and recalls the days when she was sent to the Etajima Naval Academy with Asami to learn the Naval Warfare Shoji Utilization Course.

This is probably the marquee that came in advance, Qin Li thought, no matter how she thinks about it, the end of this war will be her own death, even if she is not killed by the Americans in the battle, she will definitely be martyred with His Royal Highness Aiko after the defeat of Japan.

Qin Li was not dissatisfied with this result, as early as when she chose to support Yingzhou's independence, she was mentally prepared to be loyal to the country, and for a goddess, when the country she should protect perished, choosing a glorious martyrdom would also be admired by the gods of the whole world.

However, Jean Li was determined that there was one thing that he had to do no matter what he could before he was martyred.

The American goddess who tortured and killed Asami can't be forgiven no matter what, at least drag her into the water and die together.

Qin Li once again confirmed the determination in his heart, and suddenly felt that the fatigue had subsided a little.

- The fate of Japan should really be unchangeable, so from now on, Tachibana will have to fight for revenge.

At this time, His Royal Highness Aiko stood up and said to the other two: "It's not a matter to lie here, let's go back and rest separately, and report this matter to the imperial brother and leave it to me alone." I don't know too much about the Americans' repair capabilities, and I don't know how long it will take them to complete the repair of the magic armor, but for the sake of insurance, it is still on the premise that there may be a fierce battle tomorrow, so you two must have a good rest. ”

After saying that, Prince Guiweinai's Aiko took the initiative to bow to the two gods who were still spread out on the chairs, and then turned to leave.

Qin Li continued to lie on the couch, closing her eyes and recuperating.

She heard the other goddess leave, and the rest room was silent after that. In the silence, Qin Li's consciousness gradually sank, and just as she was about to fall asleep, there was a knock on the door in her ears.

"Come in, I'm here."

After a brief response, the door opened, and it was supposed to be a war queen who came in.

"Miss Tachibana, that ......" The voice of the war queen sounded quite immature, and very restrained, and as soon as she opened her mouth, her voice was so low that she couldn't hear it at all.

It should be the first time she has spoken to Shen Ji, Qin Li thought so, opened her eyes and followed the voice, and found that the one standing at the door was a fresh face, judging from the military uniform, she should still be a war Ji trainee.

"What's wrong?" Qin Li smiled and comforted the timid girl in a gentle voice, "Is there anything to find me?" ”

"That...... I'm in charge of taking care of Sister Asami.、No, no, I'm the one who is the chief of the first class of the Inoue Senhime、That ......"

Qin Li knew very well that there was a rule that trainees in the Zhan Ji army should be the commander of the unit, so she nodded and said, "It's Asami's orderlies, I know the way." Is there anything looking for me? ”

“…… Inoue Ichi-chan left you a letter and asked me to leave it to you today! As she spoke, the girl bowed her head violently and handed an envelope to Qin Li with both hands.

"That's right," Qin Li took the letter, "I did receive it, and you did fulfill the task assigned by Asami very well." ”

"That, Miss Tachibana, may I ask Inoue the first class of Senhime...... Where is she now? I searched the entire base and didn't see her, did she land at another base? ”

The girl's hopeful gaze and voice made Qin Li's face sink, she gritted her teeth, and tried to say to the girl in a tone that conveyed the official document: "Ma ...... Inoue Ichi, who died heroically in today's battle, proved her loyalty to the empire with her life. ”

The girl had a devastated expression on her face, she stared at Qin Li for a few seconds, then turned around sharply, wiped her tears and rushed out of the door.

Qin Li looked at the door that the girl had forgotten to close when she left, and shook her head slightly.

Then she looked down at the envelope in her hand, and hesitated for a moment before tearing open the seal and pulling out the letter inside.

On the letter was Asami's familiar handwriting.

- To my dear friend, Miss Tachibana,

At the beginning of this letter, I must say that I am sorry to you.

Because before I wrote this letter, I had already made up my mind that I would die in front of you tomorrow. I think that this is the only way to change your mind about being loyal to your country.

Qin Li, when I was at the Jiangtian Island Naval Academy, I felt that your vision was really broad, you could always find an angle to look at problems from an angle I didn't expect, and you could always put forward your own opinions from the lessons taught by the instructors.

At that time, you always liked to raise your hand to argue with the instructor, and often made the class not go on properly, so much so that the last prefect ordered you to ask questions during class.

At that time, you gave me the feeling that I was very similar to Miss Matsudaira Chihiro, and the two of you were always discussing advanced content that I couldn't even think of, as if the entire world was under your control. At that time, you always said that one day you would leave Yingzhou and become a naval attache of the Ming Empire, and as a diplomat, you would go to all parts of the world to have a look and open your eyes.

However, when the independence faction instigated the change of uniforms at the Etajima Naval Academy, I think you have changed. After taking off the reserve officer uniform of the Ming Imperial Navy, you always feel that something is strange. I don't know what happened during this period that changed you, I have made countless conjectures, but I have never dared to ask you face to face.

Especially after Miss Chihiro was exiled to Germany because of political issues, I think you are more and more restrained by the military uniform that has changed colors.

I believe that at the end of this war, you will definitely wear this military uniform and walk on the road of martyrdom with your head held high.

I don't think that's right, your life shouldn't end like this. You are so smart, so hardworking, so powerful and beautiful, it is absolutely wrong to only live for such a short time in this world.

Therefore, if a man must die for this country, let me take your place, and let me offer unquestionable loyalty to this country in the most tragic way, and then free you from this shackle.

However, I don't know if this plan will succeed, after all, if you don't do it, you may be controlled by the desire to avenge me. You are always so faithful to the waves in your heart, so you will always be played around by Miss Chihiro.

I'm guessing you've been teary-eyed and almost at the limit when you see this, so I'll cut a long story short.

Qin Li, live.

Remember when the Navy School changed its uniforms, you complained to me that you didn't like the school song of the new headmaster who was an independent? You say that "Sakura in the same period" sounds like mourning, or do you prefer the previous "Song of Etajima Athletes", and you say that an army that is bent on death has no future, and only an army that fights for hope can always win.

So, now, please recall the bright melody of "The Song of Etajima Athletes", forget the tragic "Sakura of the Same Period" and "Jun's Generation", and then replace me and live bravely.

- Sincerely, my friend Asami, who will always be by your side

Just as Asami had predicted in the letter, Kotori had long since cried silently, and the tears blurred her vision, so much so that she had to wipe her tears with every line she read.

After reading the letter, Qin Li sat up, pressed the three-folded letter paper to his chest, then took a deep breath and began to sing the song "Song of Etajima Athletes" in his memory.

This is definitely a big rebellion, because the "Song of Jiangtian Island Athletes" in this time and space is the naval military song of the Ming Empire - the Jiangtian Island Naval Academy in this time and space was originally founded by Li Hongzhang, and it is the cradle of the new navy of the Ming Empire. So the Battle of Jeju Island is also known as the Civil War of the Etado Graduates.

Singing and singing, Qin Li felt something hug her from behind, and at the same time, I don't know when the thing called vitality that she left behind returned to her.

Becoming a military attaché and traveling around the world as a diplomat—it seemed to be the only way for the goddess to visit countries at will—this former dream returned to the still-young body of Kotori.

Although the anger of revenge has not been extinguished, if this is the last wish of a friend......

**

Time rewinds a few days ago.

Lin Youde put down the report in his hand and looked at the fox with an innocent face who was touching his belly, which was already bulging obviously.

"You guy, you have to say hello to me before you use my mechanism privately." Lin Youde's voice was a little helpless.

"Because you don't necessarily agree, you see, if Qin Li survives, most of them will be placed under house arrest by the United States, and even work for the Americans, which is not equivalent to strengthening the power of the United States. If I had a way to bring her to you, I would have reported it to you. ”

"Do I seem to be such an unreasonable person?" Lin Youde shook his head, and then looked down at the report on the table, "But no matter how you look at it, this plan is unlikely to succeed, persuade that Miss Qin Li's friend and let her persuade that Qin Li to give up the idea of martyrdom or something...... According to what you told me before, isn't that Tachibana very stubborn, can this work? ”

"Then it depends on that Asami's methods, I'm not familiar with Asami, and I'm not sure if Asami has enough influence."

Lin Youde stared at the fox for a few seconds, and then sighed: "So for this very unreliable plan, as well as a goal that doesn't have much oil and water for me, you privately said that you would mobilize the Asian branch to transfer the relationship in the Japanese army, and find an excuse to transfer that Asami to Tachibana Qinli's side?" ”

"Yes, yes, look at your tone, you really won't agree."

Lin Youde sighed for the third time, and then Qian Qian suddenly said, "I think it's strange to agree." ”

"So, I'll use my connections as a mother~" The fox spread his hands disappreciably.

Lin Youde shook his head and asked casually: "What is the reason for such a lot of trouble?" ”

"After all, it's a childhood sweetheart," the fox lay back on the sofa and picked up the biscuits, "It's normal to want to pull her at such a juncture, right?" ”

Lin Youde looked up at Sissi who was standing by the wall, didn't say anything, just stuffed the documents into the processed pile of documents, and then opened the next file.