Li's path

Chapter 939 Evening Party (Seven)

There are two modes of Vita's lullabies with a psychologically suggestive nature:
The first is cognitive interference targeting the designated person, such as preventing Emma and Serena from obtaining all information related to her.

The second is a wide-area cognitive distortion, which is the mode that is currently used on Crowe, on himself, and on Liana.In this mode, irrelevant people will subconsciously ignore their existence, and they can move around Tolista freely without being suspected.

However, this mode has a limitation, that is, people who are more closely connected with the subject are less likely to be disturbed.Therefore, George and Tova saw Crowe at a glance, as did Angelica who had completed the equestrian show.

It is worth mentioning that Crowe is a man of the military academy, very popular among the students, and has a lot of cronies. In order to avoid being seen through, Crowe brought Tova, George, and Angelica to the The rooftop of the main school building—this is the most common gathering place for the four of them.

Revisiting the old place, Crowe couldn't help feeling emotional: "I didn't expect four people to stand here together again one day. It feels like many years have passed."

"Yeah, yeah." Tova rubbed her head and smirked, "Why do you feel like this?",

"It must be because we have experienced many things, everyone is." George had a satisfied smile on his face.

"Who do you think caused us to go through so many things?" Angelica kicked Crowe hard as she spoke, still puzzled and wanted to kick again.

"It hurts, it hurts!!!" Crowe said in pain, "Hey, Jelica, that's enough, kick me again and fight back."

"How dare you! Compared with the harm you have caused us by deceiving us, what's wrong with kicking you a few times? Do you...do you consider us friends!!!"

The more Angelica talked, the angrier she became, and the angrier she became, the more she wanted to kick people.

"Ann..." George pressed Angelica's shoulder.

"Xiao An." Tova took Angelika's hand, "Since Classmate Keluo appeared in front of us, he must be ready to explain clearly to us."

"Uh...I was thrown here." Crowe protested.

"Crow/Classmate Crow/You guy!!!" The three glared at each other.

"I surrender, I surrender." Crowe raised his hands, "I ask for a lighter sentence."

"Then tell me the truth." Angelica let go of her anger.

"Where should I start with this?"

"Start from the beginning, why did you join the "Empire Liberation Front", why did you want to kill Prime Minister Osborne, and what were you doing before entering the Military Academy." George leaned against the railing, and took out an apple pie from behind. It seems that they are preparing to fight a protracted war, "We have plenty of time."

"Hey, it's still a long time before the party ends anyway." Tova also took out a can of coffee and handed it to Crowe.

"Ah, I'm afraid of you guys." Kloe opened the pull tab and took a sip, "Let me tell you first, this is not some great gossip? Compared with Li En's experience, it will make people feel that this is the only Well, that kind of ordinary, nothing extraordinary past...is it okay?"

"It's okay." The three shook their heads in unison.

"Oh... let's talk slowly then."

"You should often hear, well, the number of times in history textbooks is probably countless, the kind of story that people can easily forget—"

""Jurai City State"-located on the northwest coast of Semuria, a city-state that prospered due to maritime transactions with the western part of the empire, Northamplia and Remefilia. Only about 15 With a population of 20, the scale is very small, so it is free from the harassment of neighboring countries, and it is quite smooth, it can be regarded as a very lucky city-state-until about [-] years ago."

"In the Grand Duchy of Northamplia, the land was eroded. After the incident known as the "Northampria Incident", the transactions on the northwest coast decreased significantly. Julai, who was originally relatively wealthy, also Affected and began to decline rapidly."

"However, Julai also has this long-standing streetscape. In addition, it can also rely on the fishery resources of the North Sea and the mines that produce heptadite. In this way, these resources are effectively used to support the neighboring country of Northamplia. With the goal of gradually restoring the trade circle, this was the idea of ​​my grandfather, the mayor of Julai at that time."

"He is the last mayor of Julai City. Although he is stubborn, he also has innocence. He is an old man who is loved by all the citizens. He is also the only relative I have since I lost my parents. He taught me a lot. Things are like 'Master' to me." (Chloe was cute when he was a child, even cuter than Li En when he was a child.)
"—that was ten years ago. The government of another neighboring country, the Erebonian Empire, made a proposal to Jurai to extend the railway network starting from the Empire to the city of Jurai. The country. Originally a city centered on sea transportation, if it can be connected to the huge imperial capital and the railway, it can be used as a new direction of development. With the overwhelming support of the city council, grandpa could only accept this proposal in the end. In less than a year, Shiguo has recovered, and the city's prosperous streetscape is better than ever."

"However... this is also tantamount to allowing huge imperial capital to flow directly into the city of Julai. The land and houses in the city of Julai have been acquired aggressively, and all kinds of things have become targets for investment. Everyone is madly pursuing Mira. This It happened in Crossbell, but in Julai there was no opposition."

"Grandpa also felt the crisis, and seemed to have planned various countermeasures. At this time - the railway leading to Julai was blown up by unknown people. There were many voices hoping that the railway would be repaired as soon as possible, but the imperial government was at this moment. Shouted 'temporarily'."

"'Juley's security system is too fragile.'"

"'Simply withdraw Imperial Capital altogether.'"

"It caused an uproar, the related stocks plummeted overnight, and the city and country were in chaos without even knowing who the culprit was."

"At this juncture, that guy, the representative of the imperial government in his third year, Gillias Osborne directly invaded the city of Julai, and made--such a proposal."

"The repair of the railway and the future security of Julai will be fully responsible for the regular army of the Empire. In exchange, Julai must become a glorious part of the Empire. From now on, it will be restructured into a "Special Economic Zone" to pursue higher development."

"—Thinking about it carefully, the timing of this proposal is too coincidental. Of course, grandpa is also planning to propose various countermeasures while maintaining vigilance."

"However, as human beings, as long as they have tasted the taste of prosperity, they will never forget it. In the city council where there are many powerful businessmen, the proposal of the empire is regarded as the highest priority. It also advertises the withdrawal of tariffs and other special zone exclusive rights. The preferential tax system has attracted many citizens."

"—At this time, Grandpa was framed and became a suspect in the railway bombing incident. He loved the tradition of Julai more than anyone else, the old mayor who was once loved by all citizens, impeached by the city council, and the Public rumors and slander."

"So Grandpa resigned as mayor, and Julie officially decided to join the Empire—on the same day Grandpa resigned, almost eight years ago."

"Actually, everyone knows that Grandpa is not at fault at all, and they also know 'who' is the real culprit who installed the explosives on the railway. Everyone just pretended to turn a blind eye... Well, it's a common story, right?"

"Crow..." The three audience members had complicated expressions.

"And after that?" Angelica asked, "Your grandfather..."

"Ah, he passed away soon." Crowe sighed, "After Grandpa resigned as the mayor, the results of the railway explosion incident have not been investigated. He has only been in Qingfu for less than half a year, and his health has taken a turn for the worse. Hey, what should I say What? It’s like a taut thread snapped.”

"As I said just now, for me who lost my parents when I was young, my grandpa is the only relative. Although there are still many buddies and friends in the local area, I gave up all of them and left Julai at the age of 13. In various places In the process of lingering and getting in touch with various activities, I met Uncle Kane."

"He was sort of a patron, and then gathered other misfits like me to form the Imperial Liberation Front at 16. Gideon, Scarlett, and Vulcan were all old acquaintances at the time. "

"Under the guidance of Vita, who often goes to and from the duke's place, I met Ordine, the "Riding God of Cang" who was sleeping in the underground of Haidu Ordis. Unlike Li En and the others, I It was a person who passed a similar test before he was recognized as the initiator of Cangzhi, and that was three years ago."

"Hey, hey, the position is reversed." Crowe looked at the three silent friends, "Why are you so depressed?"

"Ahahaha..." Tova rubbed her head and laughed dryly.

"Why?" George thought, rubbing his chin.

"Who knows, naturally..." Angelica spread her hands.

"Really," Crowe complained, moved in his heart, "I won't say that guy in "Iron Blood" is evil, but it's true that Grandpa was 'set up' by him."

"Under the guidance of my grandfather, I am very good at playing chess and card games. In this case, as his 'disciple', it is reasonable to want to avenge Master?"

"The distorted phenomena that exist in the empire will become more and more serious. It is indeed because of Sangvis' actions. See these situations clearly, and use them as much as possible, and then win the victory with a desperate blow."

"But when I think of Julai today, it is indeed very stable. The 'end' of the victory or defeat - let the civil war end and restore the stability of the empire is also what I should do, and then my 'victory' will really end .”

"That's what I thought, and I've been working hard for it. I didn't expect Li En to be more capable than I imagined. Well, the regular army won, and it's the end, so I've been slacking off lately, unlike some time ago. I worked hard, but I feel a little sorry for Uncle Kane."

"I've said what I have to say. This is my experience as Chloe Ambust. Whether it's right or wrong, it's the path I choose, and I will go on unswervingly."

"Kloe." Tova rubbed the red eye circles, "When you first entered school, you often showed that kind of empty, unreal eyes."

"It was seen by you, I thought the disguise was perfect - you don't need to be influenced by me, combined with the status quo of the empire, think carefully about what you should do, what kind of path you should take, this is also for yourselves , after all, your life has just begun."

"What do you mean our life has just begun, isn't it the same for you?" Angelica gave Crowe a bad look.

"Maybe I have experienced too many things." Crowe held the railing and looked down, "In the past few years from the age of 13 to 16, I was like a fruit that was ripened and rotted during the travels. , and then being matured, how do you think my strength came from? I don’t have the same teachers as Li En and Laura. I gave up my friends and left my hometown. The only thing I can rely on is myself. I’m not bragging, my Mental age is definitely higher than yours."

"I believe the previous ones, but the last sentence has lowered your mental age." George complained.

"However, we finally know the past of Classmate Ke Luo." Tova said with a firm face, "Then what we have to do next has been decided. Classmate Ke Luo, we will catch up with you and definitely bring you back. Then , in order to punish you for making me worry, I will make you sweep the floor until graduation, enlighten me!"

"Try it if you can." Crowe smiled, "I will look forward to whether you can reach my realm. Oh, ah, the party also arranged for dancing, is it appropriate for you to stay here? Isn't Tova going to host? Isn't George going to prepare the music? Jelica, those little cats of yours are already looking for you."

"But, but." The three hesitated.

"Don't worry, I will neither hide nor escape, I will wait for you there." Crowe pointed to the northwest.

"That `s a deal."

"No regrets."

"Otherwise, just wait for us to chase you down from the ends of the earth."

Tova, George, and Angelica patted Crowe on the shoulder alone, and then walked down the roof with brisk steps.

Crowe looked at the back of the three of them leaving, and muttered to himself: "It's true that I'm still saying such childish things."

"This is also their advantage, and the reason why you like them, isn't it?" A pair of arms stretched out from behind, wrapping Crowe's body in his arms, soft and fragrant.

"Vita." Crowe's body froze, then softened again, "Yes, you are right, if it really comes to that time."

"Leave it to me, who made me like you?" Vita leaned close to Crowe's ear, breathing like blue.

"I'm Vita, that...that"

"What's the matter? It's hesitating. It doesn't look like you at all."

Crowe took a deep breath and gritted his teeth: "Well, I changed my mind, can you be my girlfriend from now on?"

"!!!" Vita was trembling all over, and her voice was also trembling, "Can you say it again?"

"Will you be my girlfriend?" Crowe turned around and stared into Vita's eyes.

"Okay!" Weita smiled, and the brilliance made the stars in the sky pale.

The soft waltz sounded at the right time, and the atmosphere was just right.

Weita smiled like a flower: "My little boyfriend, why don't you ask me to dance?"

"Oh, oh." Crowe, who is usually not upright, is very cautious at this time.

"Idiot." Hands clasped.

At the same time, Li En and Lianna stepped out of the old school building and returned to the courtyard.

Li En turned around, came to Lianna, bowed slightly: "Beautiful lady, can I invite you to dance?"

The saint who had amazed an era took a step back slightly awkwardly, nodded despite some doubts, and held Li En's hand, looking surprisingly cute.

"It's my pleasure."

On the rooftop, in the old school building, two couples, a man and a woman, dance lightly.

(End of this chapter)