Talulah, I'm still a child.

Holding her tail, Mei Xue got up from the ground without much hesitation. Although Chen Huijie, Lin Qingyan, and others might not understand, the little fox's trust in Miss Doctor was beyond words.

Regarding this, neither of them knew what was going on. The Doctor could not remember anything but Mei Xue. Sometimes Mei Xue would not even believe Talulah (the kind who was tricked into the house), but she would never doubt a single word from the Doctor.

This alone is enough to show how high the Doctor's position is in Mei Xue's heart. Although no one can understand how the Doctor could still like Mei Xue so much even after losing his memory, or whether it was just lust at first sight.

"And the third one?"

The positions of Dr. and Talulah are indeed unshakeable, but Mei Xue needs to think more about the third one. Choosing anyone would be a bit hard to convince the public. Amiya and Suzuran, who are both fiancées, are not yet of marriageable age, and Kal'tsit and Chen Huijie are not exactly a done deal.

"Hmm... how about we decide by drawing lots? I guarantee there will be no cheating in terms of randomness."

That's a good idea. With Mei Xue's guarantee, there's no need to worry about anyone praying to him for some shameless lucky buff before the draw.

"You've said so much, I know Talulah, but who is the Doctor?"

Unlike Lin Yuxia, who knew a little about Rhodes Island and even knew Talulah since childhood, Du Yaoye, although he had met Talulah, knew absolutely nothing about Rhodes Island.

"Just think of her as an older sister, she's not a good person anyway."

While such an assessment may not be entirely accurate, it's fairly true that the PhD student didn't have a very good impression of this group of girls.

The reason is simple: a guy who loses his memory and calls a complete stranger a little fox "husband" is definitely not a serious person, and the doctor's actions on Rhodes Island have proven this point well.

She stole rosemary pudding, called Kal'tsit an old woman, tricked Meixue into building a harem, and conspired with Kroos to swindle money. She's only been back for a short time, yet she's already been listed on Rhodes Island's flagship far more times than Warfarin.

"Actually, when the doctor isn't bad, he's a very good person, not that terrible."

After all, she was his second wife, so Mei Xue still wanted to try her best to maintain the image of the Doctor in front of outsiders. But then she thought about it and realized that Lin Yuxia and Du Yaoye were now on her side too. So, was it any use saying that?

"What you said is as good as saying nothing at all."

Surtr rolled his eyes, then hugged Mei Xue and rubbed her in his arms, making Lin Yuxia and Du Yaoye feel itchy. Although they had done what they should and shouldn't have done, they couldn't do anything impolite now because of the respect they had been taught about fox spirits since childhood.

Why don't you say that you're quite devoted when you're not promiscuous?

"Gulp... I feel like I've always been very steadfast when it comes to feelings."

Mei Xue, whose cheek was being pinched, fiddled with her fingers a little embarrassed. In fact, Mei Xue herself was also very confused about how things had developed to this point. She just couldn't understand it. After losing her memory, her favorite person was Talulah, and at most Alina and Frostnova. How did things change so much now?

The little fox has never taken the initiative to attack.

"You're quite determined, but you just can't commit to one person. You..."

Reaching out, Chen Huijie pinched Mei Xue's ear. He didn't know what to say to her, but then he suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but bend down and look Mei Xue in the eye.

"Mei Xue, I've always wanted to ask you this: you love Talulah so much, wouldn't it be better to stay by her side?"

Chen Huijie herself found it strange. The book even had Talulah's name in the title, yet the female protagonist kept popping up every now and then. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had been arrested for breaking the law.

But Mei Xue's deep affection for Talulah was enough to make everyone envious and even a little jealous.

"Liking someone, loving someone, doesn't mean you have to be by their side all the time. That's what my sister told me."

Leaning gently against Surtr's chest, Mei Xue couldn't help but think of another worldline he had deliberately preserved. In that worldline, he had stubbornly stayed by Talulah's side, and the result wasn't bad, but neither the little fox nor Talulah would regret their choice.

No matter how far away, Talulah knew that there was a little fox on Rhodes Island waiting for her to bring him back; no matter how dark or cold the night, Meixue would always remember Talulah's firelight and warmth. From the moment she chose to kill to save him, the red dragon with blood on his hands became the person he loved most.

Therefore, even knowing that their meeting was the result of Mei Xue's deliberate manipulation, Talulah would only pinch his cheek to express her dissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction stemmed from the injuries Mei Xue had suffered. She simply hoped that her encounter with Mei Xue could have been better, as he didn't have to endure such suffering.

"I will wait until she finishes everything and comes back to pick me up."

Her happy smile was touching. Mei Xue smiled and hugged her tail, as if she could already see someone running towards her in the distant future. Well, she tripped over her own feet and fell down.

"Ah!"

In Chernobog, Ursus, a group of people had just finished a meeting when Talulah couldn't help but sneeze. She rubbed her nose, and it was obvious that if it wasn't those girls who were always thinking about overthrowing her as the queen and taking her place, it would only be her beloved little fox.

Hmm, it must be Mei Xue thinking about me. Tsk, but after this period, the Ursus army will definitely launch a major offensive. The Reunion Movement needs to be fully prepared. As the leader, she can't afford to be concerned about personal feelings at this time and only think about getting close to Mei Xue.

"Chief, this is the list of exchange students going to Rhodes Island this time."

Today, Lilia is not only one of the heads of the Integrated Sports Medicine Department, but also a clerk, and she is very skilled at handling paperwork.

"Ah, let me see, Truth... I remember this girl is from the political commissar's department?"

"Yes, he has excellent grades and has learned a lot from Commissar Alina. He joined the party with Captain Winter and is in charge of ideological work under her."

The Political Commissar Department is arguably the most feared department within the Reunion Movement. Perhaps due to the influence of its founder, Alina, all members of this department must possess not only strong ideological guidance abilities and personal awareness, but also considerable combat capabilities.

Because Mei Xue seems to have become much stronger, apart from the newly joined Siren Lolis from Mei Xue, Alina's combat power can be said to be the strongest in the Reunion Movement. Even the Patriots can't beat her now.

As for how strong she is, one punch from her might kill a deep-sea hunter—yes, kill him outright. If it weren't for the fact that her genome is clearly different from theirs, the Siren lolis would start to wonder if she is their long-lost sister.

"And there's Early Dew, Mudrock... Oh, she's practically a nominal operator for Rhodes Island, so she's quite familiar with the area and would be a good fit as a team leader."

After carefully reviewing the list, Talulah recognized all the people on the exchange list. They were all among the best in the Reunion Movement. Moreover, because they were not yet adults, even the most irritable one, Winter, could only be a reserve member. It was impossible for them to go to the battlefield on a regular basis.

In order to keep them in line and also for the purpose of exchange and learning, sending them to Rhodes Island as exchange students is just right.

But if Talulah really had any complaints, it was only about one thing.

"Why are they all girls, and quite pretty ones at that..."

Especially Zao Lu, Talulah clearly remembers that this girl was chosen by the Patriots to introduce Mei Xue to a blind date. Hmm... will there be another one? But putting aside personal feelings, Zao Lu really deserves this spot.

"Where are the people from Rhodes Island?"

"As per our request, the people Rhodes Island sent were mostly medical personnel and commanders. Here is the list and information."

After taking the information and glancing at it, Talulah immediately noticed Aya. She looked at the photo, then at Lilia in front of her, who nodded in confirmation of her thoughts.

"Yes, Louisa is my daughter, and I didn't expect her to be on this list."

"Then I'll give you a day off. You and your daughter are reunited, and you should really catch up properly."

Aya, whose real name is Louisa, was known to Talulah as Lilia. Although Talulah knew that Lilia was already married, she did not expect that she would have a daughter. Moreover, the mother and daughter had different surnames, so her daughter should not be Mei Xue's biological child. Hmm... then this married woman must be... Her little fox's ability to cause trouble is unparalleled.

"Thank you, Chief."

“You should have taken a break. The Reunion Movement has already overcome the early hardships, there’s no need to push your body too hard.”

After all, many members of the Reunion Movement are infected, and the medical department is extremely busy. Even with the drugs provided by Rhodes Island and those produced by themselves, people are still dying every day. The pressure on the medical department is not much less than that on the front lines of the Reunion armies. Lilia, having learned Kal'tsit's skills, worked overtime for five consecutive days without sleep, and it was Alina who persuaded her to stop.

"But for us, the sooner we win, the more people we can save."

Lilia put away the list and couldn't help but look out the window.

"If spring comes earlier, fewer people will die in the cold winter; if dawn comes earlier, fewer people will be lost in the darkness."

Talulah followed her gaze outside, and she couldn't help but think of Mei Xue, that little fox waiting for her, waiting for the Reunion Movement to overthrow Ursus, so that at least everyone in this country could have an equal opportunity.

"In the cold winter, we must light a fire; in the darkness, we must illuminate our surroundings; we must take up arms... We must save ourselves."

"When everyone is united, our flames will melt all the ice and snow and become a second sun."

This path is destined to be difficult, but Talulah is by no means the first person to have this idea. Fortunately, Mei Xue and Miss Doctor had already helped her gather such a group of like-minded people before that. With their help, this path will be much easier.

As the two conversed, atop the tower in Letania, the ruthless magic knight knelt before the White Queen, handing her a secret letter. The letter was made of special paper that wouldn't get wet, burn, or be damaged by a sword. Crucially, it wasn't sealed with sealing wax, but rather with a seal—a dragon's seal.

Have they arrived yet?

"According to estimates, they should arrive this afternoon."

"The efficiency of the Great Yan is truly astonishing... or did they foresee this?"

She reached out and took the secret letter, then opened it. After reading the contents, the White Queen raised an eyebrow. It was unexpected, yet reasonable, and in line with the plan. The Great Yan really had guts; it was indeed a nation that dared to kill gods.

"Go, send someone to invite Lateran's messenger."

Chapter 61 Mei Xue's Not-So-Simple Curiosity

"Outrageous! Outrageous! They are openly opposing Ursus!"

He slammed the intelligence report on the table, a rare rage flashing across Grand Prince Baikal's aged and weathered face. However, his assistant was not surprised, as he had already read the report and knew why.

According to Grand Prince Baikal's intelligence network, on the day of that great upheaval, the Great Yan, Letania, Columbia, Sargon, and even Sami all sent envoys to visit each other.

Furthermore, it is now completely certain that, aside from Rhodes Island, which is not to be trifled with (because Mei Xue lives there) and the formidable Great Yan, these countries are basically secretly supplying resources and assistance to the Reunion Movement. Otherwise, even if Ursus is full of brilliant minds, the Reunion Movement could not have grown so easily.

Even so, there is currently no way for us to stop it.

"Sigh...times are changing."

Something big is happening quietly. The situation across the entire continent of Terra is like a river, with undercurrents surging beneath a calm surface. Grand Duke Baigal is keenly aware of this, but Ursus is clearly not involved in this change.

Was it because they failed to keep up with the changing times? No, Ursus was chosen to become a victim of the new era. Although his pride made him unwilling to admit it, Grand Prince Baikal's ability to sit in this position as the supreme commander of the Third Army shows that he has his own vision.

Since the death of the late emperor, the contradictions and problems accumulated in Ursus due to years of war have gradually erupted. The new emperor is young and lacks the determination and means to suppress everything. The conservatives are, to put it bluntly, corrupt. They are a bunch of insects who only care about their own interests and not the safety of the empire. They have caused a lot of trouble in the war with the Reunion Movement.

"According to intelligence, even Sargon's immortal emperor has actively participated in this, so there must be another force behind it..."

As a general of the Ursus Empire, Grand Duke Baigal knew better than anyone how strong Ursus's fighting power was. Having lived too long and fought too many wars, he knew the strength of these countries. The fact that they chose to send messengers to each other meant that the people behind it were definitely not simple.

Moreover, these countries secretly helped the Reunion Movement against Ursus, which was clearly the intention of that mastermind. From the very beginning, Ursus underestimated his enemy. This contempt and arrogance, coupled with numerous internal problems, led Ursus down the road to defeat.

"Actually, I once heard someone say something like this."

Grand Duke Baikal's assistant suddenly spoke, then glanced casually out the window.

"When an empire is on the decline, someone always needs to step on the gas."

Upon hearing this, Grand Prince Baikal looked at his assistant in surprise. The meaning of saying such a thing at this time was self-evident, and it was impossible for his assistant to speak to him like that.

"who are you?"

"As expected of the Grand Duke who commands the Third Army, he was able to stabilize the situation so quickly."

The assistant reached out, but not to disguise himself or anything; he simply opened the door and let in a slender young woman wearing an origami mask. She and the Grand Duke's assistant spoke at the same time, but only one voice came out.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the last of the nine fox tails, codenamed Kazemaru. You can just call me Kazemaru."

"So that's how it is... My assistant was actually a puppet. When did this start?"

What do you mean?

Kazemaru pulled up a chair and sat down, then snapped her fingers. In a puff of smoke, the Grand Duke's assistant transformed into a lifelike origami figure and returned to her hand.

"When did my assistant start being replaced by a puppet?"

"Actually, it hasn't been long, only a month. After all, even I can't guarantee that the paper doll won't be seen through forever. If you hadn't trusted your assistant so much, you probably would have noticed something was wrong in a week at most."

That's what they say, but Grand Duke Baikal knew in his heart that the spirituality on the paper figure was genuine and not just a simple Originium Arts technique. That was why Grand Duke Baikal hadn't been able to discover it.

"Ms. Kazemaru, what about my original assistant?"

"Oh, him? He's fine. I wouldn't go so far as to kill my own people."