Chapter 168: Proposal
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Song Junlang was a genius among the Dawn Academy’s graduates eight years ago, so it was normal for other academies to know about him. Unfortunately, he had long since fallen, and Song Junlang was just a Bronze-rank logistics department head who managed his farm every day.
If there was anyone at Dawn Academy who was absolutely worthy of Xiao Lin’s trust, the first person he thought of was that logistics department head who always spoke about having someone taking care of him. Despite his seemingly unreliable qualities, he sometimes gave Xiao Lin an inexplicable sense of trustworthiness.
Xiao Lin could only sigh silently in his heart after instructing Lilith. Still unsure whether Harry detained him because he had guessed that he possessed an SS-level talent, all he could do was hope that it was just that: a guess.
Xiao Lin shook his head of all his messy thoughts. There was nothing he could do when it came to that. After all, the strength gap was just too big, while that was all there was to his status and position. It was impossible for him to have a place to speak, which spurred an even more urgent desire to improve his strength.
First of all, he had to familiarize himself with the attribute conversion skill. After Lilith left, Xiao Lin reinvested his time in training and continued to start from the converting agility to strength.
Other Americans on the training ground initially observed his practice with curiosity but soon realized that the young Asian boy’s strength was not even at Black Iron-rank. He was still performing the most common sword-swinging exercises, so none of them paid much attention.
Everyone was busy that day.
Xiao Lin’s every move was quickly reported to Harry, who was also puzzled by the training. After thinking for a moment, he asked another person in his office, “What do you think, Johnson?”
Aside from Harry, also inside the room was Johnson from the Foreign Affairs Department. The fat man fidgeted around nervously. Although the fireplace made the room very warm, Johnson wiped the cold sweat from his forehead from time-to-time. His face was very sad, as if thinking about something, and he forgot to answer.
Harry glared at him and increased the severity of his tone. “If our guess is correct, what do you think his talent would be? I’ve been observing him these few days, but unfortunately, I don’t think there’s anything different about him. You probably know that Lilith stood out, even when she first entered the academy.”
Johnson suddenly came back to his senses and avoided Harry’s question. He sighed with a wry smile, “You’re playing with fire and you’re dragging me down with you! Have you ever thought that the council chairman won’t be able to protect us if this matter is revealed and Dawn Academy really decides to hold us accountable?”
Harry said disdainfully, “What of it? You’re the head of the Foreign Affairs Department and I manage the dragon-eagle knight regiment. What else can the chairman do? Dismiss us?”
Johnson said loudly, “We have signed an alliance treaty with Dawn Academy. It will have a very bad impact on the reputation of our academy. You’re well-aware that the chairman and the dean have been trying their best to improve the reputation of our academy over the years. What you’re doing now is a slap to their faces!”
Boom!
Harry slammed the table abruptly and shouted impatiently, “A group of cowards! It’s all reputation, reputation, reputation. I really don’t understand what you politicians are so afraid of! Hmph, even the chairman and the dean are getting more and more timid. As long as we maintain sufficient military power, why should we be afraid of the natives or of Dawn Academy!”
Johnson also stood up angrily. “You’re a madman. I’ve already said that this Planet Norma isn’t the same as a hundred years ago! The local indigenous have gradually gained a sense of belonging to us and this is a good thing, so except for occasional local conflicts, all academies will not just launch large-scale colonial wars on a whim anymore! Everyone understands that politics is indispensable for real colonization!”
Harry took a deep breath. There was irritation between his eyebrows. “I’ve already detained him. What do you suggest I do?”
“Send him back? We’re not even sure that he’s really the same as Lilith anyway. It’s just a guess. After all, there is only one Ivanovich in history. Why must we bother Dawn Academy when we already have Lilith?”
“No!” Harry outright refused. “On the balance of strength, I’m more than willing to see us gain more advantages. Dawn Academy hasn’t seen any war and turmoil in the past few years, and the speed of their development is getting faster and faster!”
“Be careful. Play with fire and you’ll get burned!” John was full of anger.
Harry looked confident. He tapped on the table, saying slowly, “Don’t worry too much. As long as I insist on detaining him, no one can do anything to us! Does it matter if their warship sails to our port? Who cares if Epic-rank people are coming?”
After a pause, Harry sneered softly, “Their actions only demonstrate Xiao Lin’s importance, but he’s now in my hands. I’ve studied the character of the Chinese for a long time. The most they’ll do is show up and thumb their noses at us. They wouldn’t dare take any action! I’m sure of it!”
Meanwhile, in New Washington...
Song Junlang met Lilith in the hotel. After listening to her words, his expression turned furious but he quickly recovered his calm. “As expected, they’re hiding him in the residence of the dragon-eagle knight regiment. Heh, that sly old fox. But it’s true though. That’s probably the safest place in New Washington.”
Lilith had never interacted with Song Junlang, so she spoke in a much colder tone. “I’ve already pa.s.sed the message on, and at the same time, I’m also reminding you that Commander Harry doesn’t seem to have any plans to release him yet. If possible, I hope you can contact your special investigation team immediately. I can’t meet them because of my ident.i.ty.”
Song Junlang was stunned for a moment and teased, “You’re Lilith. You’re from Judge Academy, aren’t you?”
Lilith c.o.c.ked her eyebrows. “I know what you want to say, but I owe him a favor, and I hate owing people favors. I’ll try my best to help.”
“What if we cooperate with the investigation team to attack the dragon-eagle knights’ residence?” Song Junlang immediately asked in an aggressive tone.
Lilith answered even quicker. “I’ll still help you.”
Before Song Junlang could express his shock, Lilith quickly continued, “But from then onward, I’ll still send you all back to the resurrection tower–Xiao Lin included!”
Song Junlang was stunned. He smiled bitterly after a pause and waved his hand, “I’m just shooting my mouth off. After all, we’re still allies, so doing such a thing is impossible.”
She would give their help without any hesitation because she did not want to owe any favors, but once those debts were settled, she would continue to faithfully perform their obligations and fight back.
Lilith really was a woman with a clear grudge!