Chapter 139: City of Lights

β€œβ€¦β€¦ It's a time to celebrate! Although Paris is still under curfew, just five minutes ago, the 'Bastion' has issued an official statement announcing that the crisis of the Nojean nuclear power plant has been completely lifted, although the environmental impact is still being assessed, but there are already relevant experts who say that it has not reached the 'disaster' level, coupled with the announcement of the end of the main fighting in the Paris area an hour ago, we can assume that the Paris crisis has been passed safely. And there is no doubt that according to the news from various channels, it is the 191st Mobile Force of the Alliance that saved Paris and even the entire French region from this crisis, the 'Prism' squad, which is the top elite unit active in the Paris crisis under the leadership of Captain Ling Yu, has created a miracle and saved tens of millions of people, although the official has not yet disclosed the specific information of this squad, but I believe that there will be relevant information soon......"

-- Allied Freedom Television.

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"Jeunse?"

When Ling Yu opened his eyes again, what he saw was a metal ceiling.

This should be a medical rescue vehicle, Ling Yu thought so, twisting his head slightly, there would be a burst of pain in his chest when he breathed, but it was already much better than just now.

Jeunsy must be fine, Ling Yu took a deep breath, then raised his hand and took off the oxygen mask, he never understood why a mask would make people breathe better than suffocate people.

"Awake?"

The car door was opened, and what appeared in front of Ling Yu was a person he didn't expectβ€”Anderson. Plum.

"Don't look like a hell of a person. Your relatives and friends are either bedridden or still taking care of others. ”

Anderson stepped into the hospital van and sat down on a stool next to him, "How do you feel, savior of Paris?" ”

"It's not like I almost ate a nuclear bomb." Ling Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head, then raised his hand to stop Anderson who seemed to want to explain something, "It's okay, I'm just kidding, you're right in that case, I don't know if I can succeed." If it doesn't work. Aren't they the sinners of Paris? ”

"Heroes aren't that easy to be at." Anderson pulled a cigarette out of his chest, "But I think you seem to be having fun." ”

"Just remembered a few ...... It's just a thing of the past. Ling Yu raised his left hand and subconsciously touched the badge on his chest, "But it's true." For the first time, I seem to have discovered that being a hero is a job I enjoy. ”

"I don't mind if the Alliance has a few more heroes like you." Anderson holds a cigarette in his mouth. But it didn't ignite. "Then the war with the ACA could have ended sooner."

"Speaking of which, why are you here?" Ling Yu didn't know that the bitter Anderson was kicked off Icarus by his bureau chief, "Aren't you in charge of coordinating liaison?" ”

"The person in charge of coordinating the liaison is the President. Where do I have to speak? Anderson took a cigarette in his mouth and spread his hands, "But this time you're really ...... I've become a hero. ”

"How?" Ling Yu raised his eyebrows, "Does the president plan to send me a medal?" ”

"Are you really stupid or pretending to be stupid?!" Anderson instantly put on a grimace, "Don't you know what's going on?" ”

"You ask for a...... How do people who have lost too much blood, have a severe coma, have a penetrating abdominal injury, have broken ribs, a fractured sternum, a fractured right arm, a hemothorax plus a crack in the spine, know what is happening? Ling Yu turned his head and looked at the electronic medical record card on his bedside, but the young man was also taken aback by the long list of diagnostic reports, it turned out that he was so seriously injured?

I don't know what happened to Jesse.

"Then let me tell you what happened." Anderson shook his head, then took a deep breath, "The President is now on the shuttle to Earth, Congress approved the decision to award you the Medal of Liberty and Glory in fifteen minutes, the President said at a brief press conference before boarding the shuttle that he would personally award you the medal, and now all the agents of the Paris branch of the Secret Service, as well as the armed police, and thousands of guards drawn from the surrounding military bases have built four lines of defense around this medical district, It's because everyone agrees to let you get a good night's sleep. ”

"Why do you have to build a line of defense when you sleep...... the corners of Ling Yu's mouth twitched, "Find a soundproof cabin and lock it up, isn't it over?" ”

"Big brother, do you really not know how terrifying those pervasive reporters are?"

Anderson pulled out an electronic board from the breast pocket of his suit, "In the past four hours, we have captured thirteen journalists who trespassed into military restricted areas, shot down seven drones, and seized four journalists who tried to use fake identification information......"

"Even when I came in, I went through seven layers of identity verification, and I came in with direct authorization from the president," Anderson raised his hand and rubbed his temples, obviously with a headache, "so I said I hated a free press." ”

"Wait, why all of a sudden the whole world knows what's going on?" Ling Yu was stunned on the bed, "As far as I know, the attack on the nuclear power plant is confidential. ”

"Once the attack is stopped, it's not a secret." Anderson gave a wicked "you resign yourself to your fate" smirk, "After all, there is such a big thing in Paris, the government needs to divert the attention of the people, and there is nothing more eye-catching than a prevented apocalyptic crisis and a rising savior." ”

"How's the situation in Paris?" Ling Yu closed his eyes and opened his mouth to ask.

"The fire has been contained, all explosives warnings have been lifted, but the curfew and martial law have not been lifted, and the police are searching for the absconding terrorists," Anderson sighed, "about 7,000 people were killed directly in the attack, and more than 20,000 people were injured and property was damaged...... It can only be said that it is astronomical. ”

"You're not going to let those guys run away, are you?" Ling Yu's hand unconsciously grabbed the sheets, then turned his head and looked at Anderson seriously.

"The head of the security bureau has resigned, and at the moment the security bureau is only responsible for interrogation and screening. The rest of the work has already been taken over by the Secret Service, but aren't you worried about our power? Anderson tried hard to keep the atmosphere in the room from looking so heavy.

"That's what the president should worry about." Ling Yu shook his head slightly, "Besides, the Security Bureau will definitely not close its doors like this, maybe it is just an opportunity for reshuffling." ”

"I can't ask for it, it's just right that someone will share it," Anderson put away the electronic board and laughed, "I think if this kind of thrilling situation happens a few more times, my heart will not work, you know." I was also at the temporary command around the power plant. A lot of people have not been evacuated. ”

"Should I say thank you for trust?" Ling Yu shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"You don't need to thank me, it's the duty, the people who really trust you are the nuclear power experts and firefighters who stick to the end." Anderson took the cigarette out of his mouth. Put it on the table and knock it. "They got the exact order to evacuate."

"That's why I love being a savior." Ling Yu cracked his mouth lightly and smiled. "If you want to smoke, you can smoke it, and see if it suffocates you."

"No, boss."

The door was pulled open again. With an incomparably familiar voice, Ling Yu finally saw the figure she had been worried about - but the girl had already taken off her blue knight's costume at this time, wearing only a white tights, her left arm was suspended from the side of her body by a splint, her golden hair was tied into a ponytail, and even her bangs were rolled up to make it easier to wrap a bandage around her forehead.

"Yo, Jessy, you're still alive."

Ling Yu didn't have much effort to straighten up, waved at Jiesi, and then turned his head to look at Anderson: "I said, can you call a doctor to remove these obstructive things, it's been almost eight hours, and I don't have any fatal injuries." ”

"I don't have that authority," Anderson made a gesture of surrender with his hands raised, "and now you have to nod your every move...... But then again, how did you run off the bed, Jeess? ”

"Of course it's because I'm here."

A male voice came from behind Jeunse, and the girl politely leaned sideways out of the aisle, revealing the president of the League, Steve. Harold's face, "How's that, our big hero." ”

"Uh...... Mr. President," Ling Yu raised his hand, wanting to salute the president, who he had never seen on TV, but he was not sure whether he was a soldier or not, so he could only shake his hand.

"Don't mind, I've seen your file, and you don't really like serving in the Confederate army." President Harold smiled softly, "But let's talk about these things after you recover, you have about three days off, and there will be a lot of work waiting for you after that." ”

"I'm glad you're finally starting to realize the severity of the problem, but if only you could have thought that a few months ago." Ling Yu shook his head slightly, but he still gave Mr. President enough face, "This is just the beginning. ”

"We understand, anyway, let's wait a minute." More or less Harold was still a little embarrassed, he cleared his throat, and then changed the subject, "Speaking of which, our alliance hero, I promised you the conditions before, have you thought about it?" ”

"It doesn't seem interesting to ask you for money...... Let's give Kronos the maximum tax subsidy this year. Ling Yu shrugged, "After all, the Alliance Memorial Subsidy Fund is run by Kronos. ”

"It's as it should be, and this time, Kronos also helped a lot." Harold nodded.

"By the way, how's Helis?" Ling Yu suddenly raised his head and looked at Jiesi.

"She's fine, but she's tired, and she's probably still asleep." Jiesi stretched out her right mechanical hand and waved it gently, "After all, it's time for adults at night." ”

"Ah, speaking of which." Ling Yu rubbed his head, "Mr. President, I still have a personal request. ”

***

"Hawkeye 04, Hawkeye 04, this is Reindeer 01, we're entering."

"Roger, Reindeer 01, this is Hawkeye 04, the airspace is safe, and packages can be delivered."

"Reindeer 01 received, over."

Paris was lit up at night, even after a heavy blow, and four FA-171 multirole fighters spread out in an escort formation above the city of lights, revealing a tilt-rotor transport plane behind them.

The hovering cabin of the transport plane opens like petals, and in front of the hatch is the brightly lit Eiffel Tower.

"Here, be careful."

Ling Yu, who had already changed into black clothes, jumped off the transport plane and landed on the landscape platform, and then stretched out his hand upwards to catch Jiesi, who was inconvenient in his left hand.

"It's okay with me, boss~" Jiesi held Ling Yu's hand and landed steadily, then turned around and turned her finger at the transport plane, the pilot stretched out a thumbs up, and then closed the hatch afterburner and left.

"I can't believe we've just been here this morning."

As soon as the transport plane flew away, Ling Yu pulled Jiesi to the railing of the landscape platform, and the young man felt the spring night breeze blowing across his face, and took a deep breath, "How about it, at this time, the landscape platform is not open, I will charter it for you." ”

"I knew you were the best, boss!!"

Jiesi stretched out her hand and hugged Ling Yu's shoulder from behind, "How is it, it's beautiful!" ”

"Hmm......" Ling Yu took Jessy's hand from behind his back, looking at the city in front of him like stars, suddenly, he understood a little why Jeunsi was so excited.

That's what he's going to protect, maybe not just him, but he's going to be a part of it.

to protect a civilization.

"By the way, boss, I have something for you."

Suddenly, Jiesi turned around and walked to Ling Yu's side, "Close your eyes." ”

"Okay."

Ling Yu smiled lightly, turned to face Jiesi, and then closed her eyes.

In the next second, he felt that the girl in front of him threw herself into his arms and pressed her lips against her lips.

After a second of surprise, Ling Yu's eyes that opened because of surprise revealed a smile mixed with helplessness and happiness.

1% helplessness, and 99% happiness.

There was no need to hesitate anymore, he stretched out his hand, and the young man hugged the girl in front of him like this.

"Happy birthday, Ling Yu."

At the last second when the hour and minute hands coincided at twelve o'clock in the middle of the night, Jiesi's soft murmur finally reminded Ling Yu that today was her birthday.

However, even though the hands overlapped and separated again, the young man in black and the knight girl still hugged each other tightly.

Under the glorious lights of Paris. (To be continued......)

PS: I took a look at the official information, this is Ling Yu's first kiss (applause ~ scattered flowers ~) (26 years old, the first kiss is still there, tsk)