CHAPTER 1882: CHAPTER 1875: RECALL REASON

Taking the two children, the Mugaliya didn’t linger long, directly adjusting its course, retracting all its carrier planes, and heading west at full speed.

The distance from Hua State to West Outer Heaven exceeds a thousand miles. This journey took the Advance Team over two months, but the airship, at full speed, only needed five days to arrive.

When the familiar Big South East Peace City appeared before everyone, they all breathed a deep sigh of relief.

A year ago, they set off from here, heading east deep into Kyushu, all the way to the Empire’s capital. They stayed in West Outer Heaven for over two years, but what they experienced was nothing compared to the year in Kyushu.

The current Big South East Peace City has basically regained its pre-war prosperity after more than a year of construction. Although the war in the north is still ongoing, it does not affect the development of the south.

The mighty Ronisca airborne fleet was hovering in the sky above the outskirts of Big South East Peace City. It is an airborne fleet composed of seven warships, mainly three supply ships, three High-peak class warships, and a Helrandum-class flagship.

They do not intend to linger, so they don’t even consider anchoring, instead always maintaining a hovering state, floating above Big South East Peace City.

The Advance Team boarded a transport plane and headed to the ground. As soon as they opened the cabin door, they saw familiar people walking towards them.

"Teacher Zhu!"

Seeing the approaching person, Tangmo couldn’t suppress his emotions and excitedly rushed forward.

The person was none other than the leader of the Advance Team, responsible for this East Continent expedition, Zhuyan Yu.

"Hello, Teacher Zhu." Luo’er greeted very politely.

Zhuyan Yu’s gaze swept over every member of the Advance Team, finally focusing on Luo’er, and then heaved a sigh of relief with a gentle smile: "I heard that things got chaotic on the Dongsheng Empire’s side, and I’ve been worried about you. Seeing you all safe and sound puts my mind at ease."

"There was a bit of a hiccup, but the main mission was basically completed." Luo’er pursed his lips, reporting somewhat guiltily.

"Actually, I don’t care how well you perform your task. It’s because you said there would be no problem that I let you go to the Dongsheng Empire." Zhuyan Yu said.

"Thanks for your concern." Luo’er lowered his head in response.

"You didn’t stir up any trouble in Kyushu, did you?" Zhuyan Yu suddenly asked.

"Uh..." Luo’er hesitated for a moment, cautiously saying, "No, we... always maintained the stance of an observer, didn’t..."

"No need to explain, as long as there wasn’t any," Zhuyan Yu interrupted him, waving her hand, "In any case, you’re back now. I don’t know exactly what you did in Kyushu, and I’m not interested in knowing. Just give me a report later."

"Understood."

Luo’er nodded, breaking into a cold sweat.

Zhuyan Yu’s meaning was clear: even if the Advance Team got into trouble in Kyushu, as long as they didn’t admit it, Zhuyan Yu wouldn’t hold it against them. In such matters, she always seemed more flexible than Luo’er.

"Sis, you’re finally back."

Upon seeing the Advance Team return, Taran, Baiyue’s brother, was particularly excited and couldn’t help but throw himself into Baiyue’s arms, crying bitterly.

"Why are you crying? I’ve only been gone for a little over a year." Baiyue patted his back, gently comforting him.

"It’s so nice, it feels like we’re suddenly back in a familiar environment," Hu Daoke sincerely remarked.

Beside him, Cheng Ziang remained silent, with his head lowered in thought, wearing a somewhat unpleasant expression. It seemed he had recalled some unpleasant memories.

"What’s wrong?" Noticing this, Hu Daoke nudged him and asked with concern.

"It’s nothing," Cheng Ziang looked up at him, shaking his head with a faint smile, "When we leave this continent, those memories should be sealed away."

"Wh, what do you mean?"

Hu Daoke was at a loss.

"Do you not remember?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"Rem, remember what?"

"Of course, how could you remember," Cheng Ziang sighed deeply, revealing a sad expression, "How many people can recall the withering of that fallen flower?"

"Why do you sound so literary?" Hu Daoke asked worriedly.

"It’s nothing," Cheng Ziang shook his head, "I’m going for a walk. You guys talk. Let me know when it’s time to leave."

After a while, a familiar figure, surrounded by numerous officials and soldiers of the Demon Clan, approached Luo’er. As soon as Luo’er saw the person, he involuntarily looked away, his expression disappearing.

"Still holding a grudge against me?" The person asked with a heartfelt smile, revealing a trace of bitterness.

"I wouldn’t dare, it’s just that I feel unworthy to face you." Luo’er sighed.

The person was none other than the Qingqiu Clan’s fox lady, Zisu, with whom the Advance Team once had serious disagreements.

The Advance Team had nearly broken off with Zisu over the issue of biological weapons, and their journey to Kyushu could be said to be an estranged departure.

But after more than a year, Luo’er’s views on her had miraculously softened, and he even felt he owed her an apology.

Zisu used a contagious disease to kill the majority of the three major families’ troops who attempted to resist, and it wouldn’t be too much to call it a heinous crime. But Luo’er felt he had no right to criticize her actions.

Because, during this trip to Kyushu, the lives at the Advance Team’s hands were not necessarily fewer than those on Zisu’s. Though one was passive defense, and the other a subjective will. As the saying goes, "a thief’s laugh at another," killing is killing, how could there be any moral superiority?

But Zisu seemed unaware of the Advance Team’s encounters, so she still thought Luo’er and the others harbored a grudge against her, thus appearing particularly restrained.

"Thinking back now, I really did the wrong thing. Clearly, there were better choices," Zisu pressed her lips, sincerely apologizing to Luo’er.

"I no longer care, these matters are in the past," Luo’er said with a bitter smile.

"No matter what, since you are about to leave West Outer Heaven, I feel I must apologize to you all. From the beginning to the end, I hoped we could maintain a friendly relationship on both sides." Zisu said earnestly.

"I understand," Luo’er nodded, finally adding, "By the way, tell your leader. The Dongsheng Empire currently, whether subjectively or objectively, is in no position to invade West Outer Heaven again. So, for a long time to come, West Outer Heaven can once again enjoy peace, free from the ravages of war."

"Would not you speak to him personally?" Zisu asked wide-eyed.

"No, we have important matters to attend to that require us to return to the Western Continent immediately. Right, Teacher Zhu?"

Luo’er said, looking at Zhuyan Yu.

"Hmm," Zhuyan Yu didn’t hesitate, just nodded and answered, "It’s a very important matter that requires our immediate return."

"Therefore, allow me to host a banquet for you all, first to welcome you and second to bid farewell to a dear friend." Zisu said somewhat sadly.

"Thank you very much." Luo’er bowed his head.

After seeing off Zisu, Zhuyan Yu also released Tangmo, came to Luo’er, and asked him: "You probably already know about the situation in the Western Continent, right?"

"Yes," Luo’er nodded, "Captain Awanaqi and I had a brief chat."

"Now, the situation in Lipei may depend on you to resolve," Zhuyan Yu said solemnly.

"Me?"

Luo’er pointed to himself, his eyes wide.

"The headquarters is short on people, those with more experience than you don’t have your seniority; those with more seniority don’t have your background. Therefore, the headquarters is willing to spend a lot of resources to bring you back from the East Continent." Zhuyan Yu said.

"What exactly is going on?" Luo’er asked in confusion.

"The United Nations is preparing to pass a resolution," Zhuyan Yu said with a serious expression, "demanding that all countries and regions on Earth cease military interference in the affairs of Otherworld. Considering Gudelv’s recent actions, it’s not hard to imagine what Western countries want to do."

"Then why me?" Luo’er asked.

"You are a half-breed," Zhuyan Yu glanced at him, explaining, "The country and the military plan to disconnect from half-breeds, leaving them in full charge of all military and political affairs in Lipei. In this scenario, they need to find a highly respected leader, so who is more suitable?"

"That, that means..."

Luo’er was dumbfounded.

"No need to worry," Zhuyan Yu comforted, "It’s just a nominal cut. In fact, whether in military, politics, or trade, the existing state will be maintained, this part will not change."