Chapter 172: Reality and Fairy Tales (2-in-1)

After about half an hour, according to Rei, the transmission was almost over - the progress bar displayed on the screen had gone through and the word "completed" was displayed. During this time of waiting, which is neither long nor short, Heliga and Ling tell a few things about his and Fi's time in Libel, including how they met Joshua and Istelle, including their earliest encounters in Luan, including some of their adventures before meeting Ling, and so on. Ling showed a serious expression for the first time, and listened carefully to what Helliga had said about this trivial knowledge.

"I really envy them. There are such gentle and wonderful women who accompany them through childhood. Aunt Teresa...... I've heard from Sister Kolotia a few times before, but I've never had a chance to visit. Ling said gently, "After going back this time, let's find a chance to visit." ”

"In that case, let's prepare a gift from them." Heiliga also smiled indifferently, "I don't know what it will be like if I have the opportunity to go back in the future." However, it looks like Jusis's side should be done too, isn't it ......? ”

"That's right." Ling began to operate the guiding force terminal again. A few minutes later, with a crisp chime, Jusis's voice reappeared in the earpiece.

"I've received everything...... At present, according to the young lady, the decoding is begins. Jusis tapped the keyboard in confusion, "Looks ...... These things, like some kind of chart report...... or something? ”

"Hmm. Here are some of the information on my main "prey", something she has spent a little time this afternoon helping me to sort out, and which is likely to be decisive. Heliga nodded, "There aren't many of the most important things, and those are the ones that will be useful to me...... The rest is something that should be able to help you a little, with all the abnormal transactions during this time, and some things that have been added without permission. ”

"It feels more like something like a handle than a useful one...... I don't really want to use these if I could. Jusis sighed, "I see...... According to the agreement, this matter should only be known by me alone, and I will follow it alone. I'll take a little time off after that – but in return, don't forget to get back in time for the most important thing. ”

"Don't worry, I'll prepare a set of rhetoric for you then...... The people of Keldik have to sell me more or less face. "Heliga saved Otto with a pot of magical potions, as well as a dozen townsfolk struggling between life and death, and the news had already spread in Keldick. Heliga's support for Jusses may also have made the townsfolk resentful of the Duke's family a little less - although Heliga felt that it was purely because Jusis was too sensitive.

"That's good. Lien, since they have already contacted you, it seems that there is no big problem? Jusses continued, "But the communication interference on the plateau, how to put it, feels a little subtle. ”

"I feel like this should be a precursor to something big happening...... You should also contact the regular army more during this time, and don't have any problems. If they are really preparing for military action, just give us the level of support that we have previously agreed upon, and don't go too far. ”

"Understood. You say, they were really able to ...... that Marquis of Rogner"

"Seems unlikely. However, I told Ryne about it too...... The Marquis of Rogner's willingness and enthusiasm to participate in the war, as well as the fundamental purpose and interests, I am afraid that he and the Duke of Kane are not completely figured out. As long as he can test his true thoughts...... Leave the specific operation to me. ”

"Looks like you're confident." Jusses laughed—Heliga had never failed in this way, "In that case, I'll put some peace down a bit." Originally, I was worried that if the regular army's operation failed and was countered by the Marquis of Rogner, it would cause more damage to Krutchen. ”

"That's one of the reasons why you were chosen to be your father's replacement." "It stands to reason that Lieutenant Craig would have chosen a senior executive from the regular army and a temporary proxy administration. But for the aristocracy, as long as Krutchen is still controlled by you as a nobleman, then there is still room for negotiation, and the two sides will not tear their faces further - in the eyes of some, it may just be that something happened within the Duke's family in Krutchen that led to the younger son seizing power and his father. Therefore, a temporary truce with the regular army is not a problem. ”

"I see...... The aristocratic status that has always been hated has become an umbrella at this moment. Jusis laughed to himself, "Oh...... It's not too early. I have something to do tomorrow, so I'll rest early...... What about you? ”

"It's a rare opportunity, and I want to have a good time again...... After this village, there will be no such shop, and Ling will soon be back to Liber. I don't know when the next meeting will be. ”

"Don't pretend...... Didn't I say that I would apply for a Chase Central Workshop for the Imperial Study Program. Ling said angrily, "You don't think I'm joking. ”

"That must have been years away...... Aren't you going to Genesis Royal Academy to experience school life? ”

"Then it won't take long...... Besides, I don't really care about that diploma. You don't really care about the so-called Tolz's graduation certificate, do you? Ling said with a smile, "I think it's okay to have a little bit of that meaning...... I can't be treated like a normal little girl, and that's something I know very well. ”

"Good, good...... If you think it's good, it's fine. "However, Liberal's relationship with the Empire has indeed gradually improved...... But I think Tita is the one who is more likely to be chosen than you......"

"Although that kid is working hard, it's really not as good as Ling. This is not arrogance, just an objective evaluation. Ling said subtly, "As the granddaughter of Dr. Russell, she naturally has some kind of role similar to that of a hostage, and my technical skills are not available to Mr. Cassius that they cannot use to risk - I see this kind of thing very clearly. The so-called benevolent queen is nothing more than that. ”

"......" Fei and Helliga glanced at each other, both of them understanding the subtleties in Ling's tone - Ling was still a child at heart, and although she was smart enough to see the game of thoughts and ideas hidden behind it, she didn't like this kind of relationship.

"Speaking of which, Liber does have some subtle feelings about the Empire's guiding exchanges...... Empire's technology was almost entirely for military use, and some civilian technology was developed from it, which was not the same as Liberal's scientific research ideas. Even though Eusesis was thousands of miles away, he could still understand what Heliga meant in their conversation, "Besides, Liber was also invaded back then, and the threat and fear of the empire have always existed in his heart, which cannot be smoothed out no matter what. ”

It's hard to say, but powerful nations are born with that kind of power. It's like a sleeping dragon, even if it doesn't have malicious intent, just turning over a little while napping is very likely to cause a huge disaster, at least it will pose a huge threat to the lives of mortals passing by...... The relationship between the Reich and Liberal, though not so exaggerated, is the same. Although the republic is large, it has historically taken advantage of the empire, so it is closer to Liber. ”

"In this situation, the only thing that Liber can have a certain advantage over the Empire is the guidance technology...... So I won't just put Ling, a real guiding genius, into the empire. Even if there are two people to protect it, Heliga and Olibat, I am afraid it will not work. Fei said gloomily, "Ling probably understands this?" ”

"yes...... Leveco had told Ling about these things before. The queen of Liber is only kind on the surface, but on the heart she is a qualified "king...... That is, a ruling apparatus that abandons personal feelings and is incomparably loyal to the interests of the country. I'll say this only to the two of you, and don't say it—not even to Esther and Joshua. By the time she said this, Ling had temporarily blocked the communication from Jussi's side.

"What's wrong?" Helliga was stunned—though he could probably guess what Ling was trying to say.

Even Mr. Cassius had a more or less sense of this—Joshua knew it, but his position was now silent. As for Steele, she was as much of a fool as ever. If she had found out, she would have had an argument with her father about it, but I didn't want to see that happen, so I didn't show it - in fact, he was more focused on Rei's skills and talents than the so-called family relationship and the game of playing the father-daughter relationship. ”

"If it were normal, you'd think that would be fine." "Now I don't seem to be satisfied with such a simple relationship of interests." ”

"Hmm...... That's why I say that. Ling said fiercely, "Legally, Ling has indeed received incomparable salvation from Istelle...... But this is what Ling owes to Estelle, to Joshua, to Levy, to you, and to those who care about Ling, not to the country of Liber - however, Ling still understands some truths, so that they know all about the secrets of technology, and provide them with a lot of useful things and knowledge. But that doesn't mean Ling will always follow them. ”

"Could it be ......," Fei frowned, "that you plan to break away from them at some point and go it alone?" ”

"Right...... Ling shouldn't be caught up in such a frivolous thing. This is true whether it is the queen of Liber or the "Juggernaut" who has now re-established himself as a soldier. Of course, Ling wasn't blaming him...... In fact, he just did his job well. However, Ling also hopes to have the power of her own choice - no matter what form or outcome, Ling does not want to be used as a bargaining chip in political struggle. ”

"I see...... I understand. Haley let out a long breath and looked at Ling with admiration in his eyes, "I didn't expect you to have such thoughts...... This is a bit of a surprise. ”

"Sympathize...... Although Ling still looks like a child, she always feels that sometimes she can't think like that...... Should I say that he is worthy of genius? Fei also teased with a wry smile.

"If that's what you think, I wouldn't mind helping. Northumbrian Autonomous Region...... In the future reconstruction, experts in science and technology will be welcomed. Heiliga laughed, "Do you want a sophisticated personal laboratory?" It's up to you to decide what you do – your name will be etched in the history of Guiding Force, along with names like the Third Doctor and Epstein. ”

"Sounds really good...... So, according to the same guidance, Sister Fei will probably become a famous female general? Heliga, that's a bit hard to say...... It always feels like you're going to be a politician or something like that......"

"My words, of course, are the heroes who save the world." Heiliga said smugly.

The immodesty of "tsk ......" is naturally despised by both of them.

"For such a future, you have to work hard." Helliga stretched, "Now that you know what the empire means to the autonomous state, you must prepare in advance...... Ling, don't forget another thing you promised me. ”

"Don't worry, I'm doing it." Ling deliberately made a pigeon look with her mouth, "This thing will take a little more time, but it shouldn't take too long." ”

"That's good. All right...... Jusis doesn't know if he's confused now. Heliga flipped the switch, "Jusse, are you still there?" ”

"I'm here. What's the matter, did you just whisper something? "Jusses is really good-natured and patient, and even if he is thrown aside by Heliga and the others so suddenly, he doesn't seem to be dissatisfied with it.

"Nothing...... It's just some old things, and it's not suitable to tell you about it. It doesn't matter anymore. Heiliga said frankly, "You should rest early...... During this time, I have worked hard for you. ”

"Hah...... You too. Especially when I heard that there seemed to be something terrible on Crossbell's side...... Don't waste too much power on that thing. ”

"Don't worry." Heliga said confidently.

In addition to Olibat, the second Albarrea family, one of the "Four Great Families" of the Empire, is rapidly completing Nirvana under the leadership of a new leader who can serve as a strong ally on a large level, the ruler of Kruchen, who has retained the greatest vitality through Helliga's plan.

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