Talulah, I'm still a child.

In reality, the Third Army's combat effectiveness couldn't have lasted only four hours. The Siren's joining and the strength of the Reunion Movement itself were one thing, but on the other hand, the most fatal flaw was that Ursus still hadn't truly grasped the seriousness of the situation.

Apart from Viscount Dunkel, very few people in the army knew that Grand Prince Baikal was dead, in order to avoid a mutiny. However, the truth could not be hidden forever. For nearly two weeks, there had been no supplies from the rear. Everyone had a feeling that this was the case. Viscount Dunkel even had to send people to pretend that there were still signs of supplies being distributed from the rear, so as not to let the army find out that its supplies were empty.

The army's morale was low and its members were not united. Many of the lower-ranking soldiers were infected or came from ordinary backgrounds and had suffered a lot of mistreatment within the army. The sudden attack by the Reunion Movement caught the Third Army, which was already in dire straits due to lack of supplies, off guard.

However, it would take at least another day for the Holy Steed Castle and other great nobles in Ursus to receive the news. But the new emperor, Feodor, couldn't sleep at all that night. Feeling uneasy, he got up and went to the Imperial Council Hall to sit in his seat.

"..."

Empty, deathly silent, and cold, Fyodor felt as if his chair was an instrument of torture. He had once sat in this very seat to discuss matters with the Imperial Council. When he first ascended to the throne, he was so full of vigor and wanted to lead Ursus onto a better path, but now he was increasingly disappointed.

"This is not your fault, Your Majesty."

Saint Fool stood beside Fyodor, and no one knew when he had appeared there or how long he had been waiting.

"Sure enough, it has nothing to do with you, you madman who flaunts your tricks."

Fyodor was not surprised. Although he did not have the power and ambition of the late emperor, he was more shrewd. Unfortunately, he was a little impatient, and fate did not give him more time to allow Ursus to transform.

"...You did my father's death?"

"Your Majesty, times always change, and fate is always merciless. The Eagle Empire of yesteryear and Ursus of today are examples of rise and fall, which cannot be changed by your own power alone."

This can be considered a tacit acquiescence. Even if the inner guards and the Holy Fool did not take action, they must have indirectly become accomplices. Fyodor sighed deeply.

"Then what will I do?"

"You were a good emperor, so you can be a good person even if you don't become an emperor."

"So when did it start?"

What do you mean?

Fyodor closed his eyes, avoiding looking at the portraits of the Ursus emperors hanging on the wall, and carefully recalled all the oddities.

"When did you choose to betray us...?"

"First, I would like to correct you. This may not be called a betrayal. Secondly, this story goes back to before you ascended the throne."

Saint Fool did not make things difficult for Fiordo; he remained as kind as ever, recounting a story like an old man telling a child a tale.

From the first appearance of Dr. and Mei Xue, from the end of the Bloodpeak Battle when Ursus lost its qualification to enter the new era, to the first incident in Chernobog, and the rise of the Reunion Movement.

Each and every one of these events was orchestrated by the PhD, all for a single purpose.

Ursus lost, so it will cease to exist.

Chapter 80 Mei Xue's Little Troubles

"As expected, Mei Xue is still the best here at Rhodes Island. She seems to have regained her energy."

Stretching, Kroos couldn't help but sigh. The little fox had now become Rhodes Island's main mood-setter. The key was that the little fox was very likable and always managed to hit a weakness in everyone's heart.

However, no matter how many tails Mei Xue has, she only has one. Not everyone can be as attached to the little fox as Nian and Ling, who are long-lived. Especially for people with lively personalities like Huang and Exusiai, they wish they could stick to Mei Xue's side all day long.

This has led to an irreconcilable conflict within Rhodes Island: the issue of Mei Xue's time allocation.

The little fox himself doesn't really care about this issue, because his daily work, besides acting cute and being petted, is probably being inexplicably dragged into his dormitory while walking on the street. This has happened many times recently, to the point that after Kal'tsit witnessed it, Miss Black Snake is now sunbathing with Warfarin on the deck.

"This also proves that Mei Xue is very popular; that's what they call personal charm."

PRTS's voice seemed much softer today, more human-like. Kroos didn't think much of it. Even as one of the top 100 Sarkaz youths, a 42-star operator and chief engineer at Rhodes Island, she had to admit that PRTS's artificial intelligence far exceeded her expectations. Not to mention the vast and chaotic database and various stacking, as well as Rhodes Island's complex and dizzying structures and circuits, it was hard to imagine what kind of person PRTS's creator was.

However, after a long period of time and changes, Rhodes Island's internal facilities inevitably suffered damage. It was a miracle that it could still run when it was first dug out. It was only after repairs that it became what it is today. Even now, there are still many areas inside Rhodes Island that have not been cleared and opened to the public.

As things stand, if it weren't for the fact that PRTS operates autonomously, Kroos would probably suspect that someone is remotely controlling her, a thought process almost identical to that of a normal person.

"That's right. Oh, right, PRTS, I remember when Plum Blossom and Snow were at their Double Moon Festival... why did you let him over here?"

The first double full moon after the little fox returned to Rhodes Island was also the day of the Doctor and Kroos's misfortune. The subsequent days in the ICU instilled a deep fear of the little fox in the two of them. They were afraid of encountering the little fox even when walking alone at night. Finding someone to accompany them? That would be like delivering food to Mei Xue!

At least for now, Kroos is still very reluctant to come out on the night of the double full moon. She has been tormented twice, and each time she felt that the feeling of pleasure and pain was too terrible. Her body was addicted and her mind resisted it. It was really bizarre.

"Mei Xue possesses the highest level of authority within this ship, and PRTS cannot refuse her orders."

"I see..."

Although something felt off, it had been a while since then, and because Kroos had suffered so much in the end that she even had some memory loss, she didn't pursue the matter of PRTs opening the door so decisively because of Mei Xue's few kisses.

So, the little fox hasn't kept his promise yet. It's not that he forgot, but he just feels a bit strange touching the camera or electronic screen.

Data flows back and forth between systems, like leaping musical notes, weaving PRTS's emotions. Nowadays, apart from Kal'tsit, no one should know that PRTS actually has a virtual personality, and she has never shown it. However, Mei Xue and the Doctor do not seem to care about these things. They both subconsciously treat her as a living person.

The Doctor likes to complain, such as about her heavy workload, Kal'tsit's expressionless face and age, whether Amiya is a rabbit or a donkey, and what position she and Mei Xue should use to achieve the best results.

The little fox doesn't complain much; she just occasionally confides her troubles, like right now...

"That's why I said you should at least wait until I finish eating, but Rosemary just wouldn't listen, saying things like 'You eat your food, I'll eat my vixen,' she wasn't like that before."

"And Sister Aneng and Sister Remian also suddenly pounced out and dragged me into the house. I was going to have some snacks with Linglan and the others."

"Oh, and another thing, Wu Lian and Ifrit have been ignoring me lately. Yesterday, Wu Lian even pushed a cake she didn't like onto me, but it tasted pretty good... As for Ifrit, she avoids me whenever she sees me now. I just don't understand."

The little fox has many worries, but they are all trivial matters. However, he has no one to confide in, so he can only talk to the camera like this, knowing that PRTS will always listen.

Actually, Mei Xue can just ask any girl with high emotional intelligence about these things. As long as it's not a girl like Huang or Jiaweier who is very direct about relationships, they can basically figure it out.

To put it bluntly, Wu Lian is arrogant and aloof, which makes it difficult for her to express her feelings. She made the cake herself that day, and although she didn't say anything after hearing Mei Xue say it tasted good, she was actually overjoyed. You can tell from the tail.

Ifrit is also proud and aloof, but she's a bit clumsy. Lately, whenever she sees Mei Xue, she subconsciously doesn't want to greet him, and her heart beats a little fast. She even wonders if she's sick.

"Mei Xue, what are you muttering to yourself here?"

Just as the little fox was about to confide in someone about how everyone was asking her if they could get married now that Suzuran had become her fiancée, Felia suddenly showed up, and unusually, Cecilia wasn't with her.

"I'm chatting with PRTS. Hmm, is Aunt Felia looking for me?"

Mei Xue still has a good impression of Felia, who is still a young married woman. Of course, this is mainly because of Cecilia. The little angel often tells Mei Xue about her mother, so the now more mature little fox understands the hardships her mother has gone through.

Cecilia is only eight years old, and her mother, Felia, is also very young, not even thirty yet. But no one can deny her competence as a mother; though still young and beautiful, her mature charm is undeniable.

"Yes, I do. May I sit next to you?"

"no problem."

The little fox just found a place to sit. It was a deserted corridor on Rhodes Island, perfect for him to sleep in. He was even sitting on his sleeping mat right now. If Felia hadn't come, he might have been hugging his tail and having sweet dreams.

Sitting on the soft cushion, Felia skillfully grabbed one of Meixue's tails to use as a pillow. This was the first time she had ever done it, but because Cecilia always mentioned how secure the little fox was in her arms and how comfortable her tail felt when she talked about Meixue, she subconsciously became quite unreserved.

Realizing he had been somewhat rude, he glanced at Mei Xue and found that the little fox had no reaction at all, clearly showing that she was very experienced in this kind of thing.

"Mei Xue, although we haven't known each other for very long, but... what do you think of Cecilia?"

The first half and the second half of the sentence didn't quite connect, the little fox subconsciously thought, because Felia and his relationship was actually just so-so, mainly because Cecilia was the bond between them, and they both hoped that Cecilia could be happy forever.

"Very well-behaved, very cute, very sensible and obedient~ In short, she's great!"

A perfect little sister, the little fox has deep feelings for Cecilia because the two have many similarities. Even Talulah would subconsciously think when she was jealous that it would be wonderful if her future daughter could be as well-behaved as Cecilia.

"She would be so happy to hear this. Thank you, Mei Xue."

Felia bowed slightly to the little fox to express her gratitude, though it would have been even better if she had let go of the tail she was holding.

Mei Xue was quite surprised by Felia's gratitude. In fact, the little fox never felt that he had helped them much; he had only disrupted the lives of Felia and her daughter.

In fact, if Felia were to take that step herself, Pope Ivan would not have done anything to her or Cecilia. He is indeed an enlightened person, and Andorn would not have anything to say. He would also understand the situation of the mother and daughter, and might even send someone to provide some assistance.

As for coming to Rhodes Island? She was treated by the doctors in the medical department, and the treatment was paid for by the money she earned from her own cake shop. Mei Xue didn't think she deserved much credit.

“I just did what I was supposed to do. Cecilia is my… well, my sister, so I wanted to help her.”

Felia knew the reason was that simple, but Mei Xue had indeed given them an opportunity. If they hadn't come to Rhodes Island, Felia's life would probably have come to an end.

"Yes, that's why I should thank you even more. I'm a bad mother. I didn't give my daughter a happy childhood. Cecilia was always hiding from the age of one to seven."

"But you are a very outstanding older brother. You introduced her to many things, helped her meet many people, and showed her a bigger world."

"So I'm thinking... even if I'm gone in the future, I hope you can take good care of Cecilia for me, okay?"

This was a trust placed in her by a mother. Felia had a vague premonition that something big was about to happen, and Meixue was undoubtedly the safest place for her. She was completely at ease entrusting Cecilia to her.

"Is this Aunt Felia's wish?"

Mei Xue gently wagged her tail and asked this question. After hesitating for a moment, Felia shook her head.

"Of course not. My only wish is to be with the person I love, watch my daughter grow up safely and happily, and then marry someone she loves."

"Then such a wish will definitely come true."

As she said this, the little fox's smile inexplicably reassured Felia. She realized that she had gone off-topic, so she got up and waved goodbye to Meixue. There were quite a few people on Rhodes Island who loved sweets, and the cafeteria's supply was not unlimited, so the cake shop was still very busy.

Watching Felia walk away, Meixue hugged her tail and collapsed onto her sleeping mat. One side of the corridor was a wall and the other side was an iron railing. The wind was cool, and Meixue couldn't help but close her eyes, hug her tail, and curl up into a little dumpling.

"Wishes, these are everyone's wishes... they're all pretty much the same."

After listening to so many people's wishes, Mei Xue always felt that most people's wishes were actually quite simple. But if they were really given the opportunity to fulfill their wishes, how would they choose?

Not everyone can look to the future and plan for future generations like the Doctor and Precyth. The more memories Mei Xue regains, the more mature he becomes and the more he understands the good and evil in people's hearts. That's why he doesn't use his brain much now, because he's too lazy to guess what other people are thinking.

So what is my wish?

Mei Xue suddenly thought of this question, but he was too lazy to think about it too much. He was sleepy and should go to sleep. The little fox closed his eyes and began a day trip in his dream. Ever since he learned that Talulah in that world was Su Xue'er, he was now a little worried about Talulah in this world. Therefore, he wanted to see it from the perspective of a siren.

Ah, those are the same group of aquatic lolis who went to help the Reunion Movement beat people up.

While the little fox was resting peacefully, there were always some people who weren't idle and always wanted to find the little fox for a close and intimate encounter.

"Stupid fox, ah, you're sleeping here again."

Looking at the little fox lying on the sleeping mat, W whistled somewhat unhappily. She knew that once Mei Xue fell asleep, it was difficult to wake her up.

"All you do all day is eat and sleep, or have fun with other women. I'm so busy I'm about to explode, but you seem to have a lot of free time."

Because they were going to Victoria soon, even W had to get busy, while Mei Xue was much more relaxed in comparison.

But W didn't come to complain this time; she came to scold someone. But that's not quite right either, because she never uttered a single swear word when she scolded Mei Xue. It would be more accurate to call it criticism and instruction. Since she was also going to participate in this operation, she naturally knew that Mei Xue was going to Lentinium alone ahead of everyone else.

She had originally planned to grab the silly fox by the ears, tie his tail into a bow, and then put a collar on him that would explode if he were ten meters away from her. But now, seeing Mei Xue sleeping so peacefully, she found it difficult to do so (because his tail was in the way, so she couldn't put it on).

"You're not planning to go with him?"

With no one else around, W could only ask Ascaron, who was hiding next to Mei Xue. She was hidden in the shadows, then emerged from them, her eyes coldly fixed on W.

"Don't look at me like that, Ascalon. I won't tell anyone that you seduced him back then. Anyway, we've all done it before, and we all know it from the start."

W scoffed dismissively, then said the next sentence before the other party could kill him.