Morris was silent for a moment before answering:
"That's right. I also know that my life is in danger. I also know that it's not just me... almost all the professors in the military university who are related to the 'Zero Generation Machine' are in danger of death."
"You knew it from the beginning?"
"We knew there was a threat, but we didn't know what it was. If anyone had come to you... I guarantee we knew nothing about it either."
"Where's the source? You don't know that either."
"...No, this is the only guess. I can even be sure of it." Morris said: "I guess it's from Erit."
Ai'er was stunned.
Erit.
A neighbor of Silland.
The country that Ai'er and his group are about to visit.
It is also a country that may go to war with Silander.
No, it's not possible...
"This is war," Morris said.
"The war has already begun."
……
Even if there is no explicit declaration of war, these are undoubtedly part of the war.
Only the fact that they are in the dark gives the two countries some room to make concessions.
But Ai'er still doesn't understand who is behind this.
Everything on the surface is just a pawn.
"Let me ask another question... So, where did that 'Generation Zero' come from?"
Morris shook his head.
"I'm sorry, but I can't tell you, even if it's Miss Elle."
"Let's talk first."
Ai Er glared at Morris fiercely and said, "It's true that we are currently in a cooperative relationship, but the current situation makes me feel betrayed. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, Professor——"
He immediately quit his job and left.
There is absolutely no need for Ai'er to stay here any longer.
This was not a difficult thing for Ai'er, but rather a very rational choice.
"Ms. Ai'er, please be patient..."
"Someone is already pointing a knife at you, and you still have time to say calm down?..."
"I know Miss Ai'er wants to go abroad, and I promise to provide relevant means - with my guarantee, Miss Ai'er will definitely get permission from the teacher. This is what we discussed at the beginning."
"Is it still useful to use this as an excuse when your life is threatened?"
"For Miss Elle...it's still too early for her life to be threatened."
Elle continued to glare at Maurice.
However, Morris asked casually:
"Ms. Elle, you have your own secrets, right?"
Ai'er's heart skipped a beat.
"I have no intention of pursuing Miss Ai'er's identity. But what I want to say is... we are still a friendly cooperative relationship. I promise not to ask Miss Ai'er's identity or the purpose of her going abroad, and I hope that this distanced cooperation can continue. This is the best conclusion for us."
"..."
I have to say that Morris really touched Elle's soft spot.
Ai'er is seeking cooperation with Morris as a human being.
Once the identity is exposed, one will face being hunted by other higher races.
If Morris pursued the matter further, or even reported it to the country... or even if the news reached the ears of the higher races, the situation would not be what it is now.
Elle had to be human.
"Are you threatening me?"
"That's not my intention," Morris said. "As I said before... I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."
Ai Er took a deep breath:
"...Okay. I won't question your things. But you must also show me your sincerity."
Elle asked again:
"What is your real purpose in finding me?"
"It's not just us whose lives are threatened. Or rather, we are just incidental."
Elle understood:
"What you really need to worry about is... the big thing hidden in the big warehouse." Ai'er added, "But if you are really worried about safety, I believe the country can provide you with many more talents."
"That's not something Miss Elle needs to worry about. As I said, our safety is guaranteed by ourselves. Even that big machine."
"So, what do you want me to do?"
……
"The other party's public identity is that he is a third-year student at a military university."
After investigating, Morris' assistant Ella quickly told the two the identity of the attacker.
"She was originally the daughter of a small merchant in Ankan, and was admitted to the Military University as an outstanding civilian student." Ella placed the paper in front of the two people:
"My grades over the past three years were just in the middle and lower range, with no signs of bias in any subject... I didn't have any bad records during that time."
"But he was actually a spy from Errit." Morris added, "In fact, he was even from Silander from the beginning."
"Maybe I came into contact with the people of Erit at some point... and it must have been earlier than three years before I entered school." Ai'er recalled:
"Her stealth skills are very advanced. It is definitely not something that can be achieved in three years -" from a human perspective.
Compared with the overt attack and defense.
What we need to worry about more now is the arrows in the dark that come from nowhere.
No one knows how many people like that woman are there in military universities today.
Morris stood up and said, "Our safety is not something Miss Elle should worry about."
"I hope."
Ai Er also stood up:
"Regarding your proposal, I will consider it again. As I said...Regarding matters concerning leaving the country, I will wait until the end of the Magic Festival at most. I apologize for not spending more time with you."
Elle slammed the door.
"I wish you a happy cooperation."
117. Let’s start the class together today
Ai'er just went out and walked for a while.
Then I heard footsteps coming from behind again.
When I turned around, I found that Morris' assistant Ella had caught up with me again.
"What's the matter?" Ai'er frowned.
"Ms. Ai'er, I have a small request—" the other party greeted:
"Can you hand over the captured woman to us? We need a more thorough investigation."
"Why? She's unconscious. She's no longer useful to you." Elle asked, "Did Morris mean that?"
"...No." Ella paused: "It's the school's idea."
"School?"
"The school has the right to recover foreign spies." Ella bowed slightly: "I hope Miss Elle can understand."
"What happens if I say no?"
"I hope Miss Elle can consider this carefully." Ella pointed upwards: "After all, Miss Elle's job is essentially provided by the school."
"Are you threatening me?"
"That's not my intention. Miss Ai'er misunderstood..."
"I refuse." Ai'er turned around forcefully:
"My meaning is very clear. Please convey it this way."
Ella was left standing alone.
Ai'er went straight down the stairs and walked away from the building of the Department of Modification.
As she walked, until no one noticed her, Ai'er leaned against a tree and looked at the students not far away.
There were traces of fallen trees not far away. There were many people watching around the dark brown gully. They gathered in groups of three or four, talking to each other, as if they were surprised by this incredible sight.
Ai'er turned her head away awkwardly.
Those were actually the traces left by Ai'er and Anling's battle with a giant humanoid last night.
It's probably fortunate that no one discovered the truth.
Perhaps because of these gullies, the path on the other side also felt a bit hurried.
Ai'er pricked up her ears and heard some of the students' conversations.
"Have you heard... Professor Emerson last night..."
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