You don't even want to call me godfather

"Jill..."

"Do you think I don't know what you've been doing these days, Koshe?" Jill completely ignored her own presumptuous behavior. She stared into Koshe's eyes and said, "I don't deny that your actions are a bit extreme, but since you have chosen this path, do you want to give up now because of the death of one person?"

"But...I really don't know..."

"Don't be stubborn, Koshe! Figure out your position. You will eventually become the leader of Syracuse. If you can't even get over this, then how can you even talk about whether you are worthy or not!" Jill was so emotional that he was rarely so excited. Even the hands holding Koshe were shaking slightly. "Since you don't know what to do, then start with the most difficult part. Don't blame yourself, and don't say here that you are not worthy of being the godfather. Don't let me look down on you, Koshe."

"..."

Jill released her hand and let Koshei sit back in his seat. Looking at the silent Koshei, she calmed down her anger.

"Sorry, I got excited," she said, leaning her head slightly with her hands on the bar, "but to be honest, even if you fail repeatedly, it doesn't mean you are not suitable for this position. I think there must be a reason why a person is different from others. I believe in you, Koshei, so I also believe that you can figure it out."

“Ah… yes, Jill…” Koshei’s hands drooped weakly at his sides. He looked a little downcast, but he seemed to have figured something out. “People who regard accidents as insults to their dignity will never encounter accidents again… That’s what my father said. I didn’t understand it then, but maybe now… I may understand a little.”

Great people are not born great, but become greater as they grow older.

"Let me ask you, Koshei, what are you doing now for? Revenge? Or something else?"

Seeing that Koshei no longer seemed to blame himself, Jill also completely calmed down his anger and continued to ask.

"for what……"

Koshe was silent.

Yes, if killing William was to avenge his father, if killing Lapland was to avenge Jimmy, then what is the purpose of his current actions and the purge of the government?

Is it just because the relationship between the family and the government has broken down that we have to declare war on them?

Koshe knew that it was not that simple, but even he himself could not figure out why he did so.

He raised his head and his eyes met Jill's.

Ah, that's how it is...

"Angie, Destiny... family."

Koshe remembered something. He remembered the scene when Anjie was attacked, and he remembered the feeling of returning to Destiny.

He remembered the last words his father said to him as he lay on the hospital bed.

"When you know what protection is, you will understand."

His father's words echoed in his ears, and Koshe seemed relieved and looked at Jill.

"Perhaps, I just want to protect everything I have, my lover, my sister, and my family. I just want them to live safely."

"That's good," Jill said, returning to her normal self after seeing Koshe finally gave her a satisfactory answer. "Since we have a goal, we shouldn't let these things drag us down. Even if it's the death of an innocent person, we can only regard it as a necessary sacrifice on the way to achieving our goal. Only in this way can we stay true to our original aspiration and move forward firmly."

Koshe realized that his trip was not in vain.

Long-term repression caused him to almost forget his original intention, but Jill reminded him and made him remember.

At the same time, he will also keep this goal firmly in his mind.

Never forgotten.

Chapter 87: A Qualified King, a Cruel King

At this time, on Rhodes Island, Ludwig and his group had already arrived here following Koshe's guidance.

When they saw the familiar land-speeder that they had been longing for for the past two years, many people in the regiment could not help but kneel down.

They have been on the run for too long, and now being able to return to this "home" is simply the greatest gift given to them by God.

Similarly, many people on Rhodes Island were quite surprised by the arrival of this group of people.

Apart from the new operators, it is impossible for the old operators who have been on Rhodes Island since the Tower of Babel era not to recognize those familiar faces.

Perhaps the happiest person among them was the man codenamed Scout.

Although on the surface, he always looks taciturn and keeps strangers away, but for these so-called "companions", he may be one of the people who values ​​them the most.

When he was standing on the highest point of Rhodes Island on guard with a crossbow in his hand, he discovered those people coming towards Rhodes Island from the woods in the west.

He thought they were unknown enemies, but through the installed scope, he was able to see the faces of those people clearly.

And he also informed Kal'tsit immediately.

Inform her that those long-lost old friends are back.

At that time, Kal'tsit was conducting a routine physical examination on a new operator. After hearing the news, she put down the instrument in her hand without hesitation and handed the task of examination to Warfarin who was responsible for assistance.

Then she left the infirmary and rushed to the entrance of Rhodes Island.

Only the poor operator was left, and under the scout's slightly sympathetic gaze, he was dragged deeper into the infirmary by the excited Warfarin.

"I didn't expect that the Tower of Babel has changed so much in the past two years, Lord Kal'tsit," said Ludwig, who was sitting on a chair in the Human Resources Department of Rhodes Island, talking to Kal'tsit face to face. "Looking at the new faces in the Tower of Babel, I don't know why I feel a little melancholy."

"Call me doctor, Ludwig." Although Kal'tsit was happy about the return of Ludwig and the others, she still said with a stern face, "The Tower of Babel ceased to exist two years ago. This landship is just a medical organization of Rhodes Island."

"Ah... I haven't seen you for two years, but you haven't changed at all, Kal'tsit, um... Doctor?"

Ludwig was obviously still not used to Kal'tsit's new name.

"So, have you found anything?" Compared to Ludwig, Kal'tsit went straight to the point without mercy. "Two years ago, you stayed in Kazdel because you wanted to find out the truth. Now that you've left, have you brought back any news?"

“No, we didn’t,” Ludwig said with some regret, “We didn’t have time to inquire at that time. If we stayed any longer, we would definitely be forcibly confiscated by the Regent. So we had no choice but to flee and leave Kazdel. We have been fleeing until now.”

“Really… Not knowing the truth… is good.” Kal’tsit seemed to be talking to herself, but then she changed the subject, “You must have suffered a lot along the way. Now that you are back, settle down. Rhodes Island needs you.”

"Then we'll obey your orders, Doctor Kal'tsit," Ludwig agreed. "The Tower of Babel is our second 'homeland'. Well... of course, Rhodes Island is also."

"Warfarin will take you for a physical examination later, and then ACE will take you back to the dormitory. However, Rhodes Island's infrastructure has not yet been fully expanded, so you may have to squeeze in a little bit."

"Oh, it's okay. We're used to it. We're already satisfied to have a place to sleep."

Ludwig waved his hand to indicate that he didn't care.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go get busy first."

Seeing that the basic arrangements were completed, Kal'tsit stood up and prepared to leave.

"Um...wait a minute, Dr. Kelsey!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Kal'tsit, who had just walked to the door, was pulled back into Ludwig's sight and asked.

"Um...Excuse me, Doctor Kelsey, are you familiar with the godfather in Syracuse?"

Ludwig seemed hesitant, and he asked the question in a halting manner.

"Why do you want to know this?"

“Well…” Looking at Kal’tsit’s scrutinizing eyes, Ludwig felt a little flustered for some reason. “Because it was with the help of the Godfather that we were able to return to Rhodes Island. Since Dr. Kal’tsit knows the Godfather, I want to ask you what you think of him.”

"Is this your own idea?"

Kal'tsit frowned slightly. She didn't know what Koshei had talked about with Ludwig, and she was also worried that this might be some kind of test from Koshei.

"Yes, it is only my personal wish to ask you this question, Ms. Kal'tsit."

"..." Looking at Ludwig's expression that didn't seem like he was lying, and his stubborn eyes as always, Kal'tsit secretly sighed and commented, "In fact, I only have a cooperative relationship with that godfather. I don't have much actual contact with him, but it's not difficult to see that he will be a qualified ruler in the future."

"Like... Your Highness?"

Ludwig asked hesitantly.

Kal'tsit was silent for a moment. She turned her back and did not look at Ludwig's expression. Similarly, Ludwig could not see her expression.

After a long while, she said:

"It will be just like Theresis... Honor is often accompanied by blood, Ludwig, just like what he is doing now, and these will inevitably create a cruel ruler."

Ludwig was speechless for a moment. Kal'tsit's answer was obviously beyond his expectations.

Although Kal'tsit has always been accustomed to thinking about things from the worst perspective, it has always been like this.

But her evaluation of Koshei has gone beyond this scope.

Theresis, the Regent… this is not someone who can be used as a metaphor casually.

And the godfather who was compared to the regent by Kal'tsit...

Seeing that Ludwig stopped talking, Kal'tsit opened the door and walked out.

But just then, she bumped into someone head-on.

"Kai, Doctor Kelsey!"

A pair of brown Carter's ears appeared in Ludwig's sight, and he instantly recognized the girl who had bumped into Kelsey.

"Amiya?" Ludwig asked tentatively, "Wow, I didn't expect she's grown so big."

"You are……"

Little Amiya obviously couldn't remember all the people in the Tower of Babel before, but Ludwig's face made her feel a little familiar, but she just couldn't remember where it was.

"What's wrong, Amiya? You're in a hurry."

Kal'tsit ruthlessly interrupted the two and asked Amiya.

"Um... ah, yes, Dr. Kal'tsit, someone wanted to enter Rhodes Island, but was stopped outside by the scouts." Amiya quickly used her little brain and remembered what she wanted to say just now. "Is it... the one who talked with Dr. Kal'tsit yesterday called... Godfather?"

"godfather?"

Kal'tsit felt doubtful, but it quickly dissipated.

"It's okay, Amiya. Go tell Scout that the godfather is an important guest of Rhodes Island."

Kal'tsit touched Amiya's little head and said, her expression not changing at all.

Because she already knew roughly what Koshei was here for.

Chapter 88 Late Night Visit

After leaving the bar, Koshei, who had come to his senses, immediately gave up the cleansing operation and rushed to the entry point of Syracuse.

That's right, he figured out some things, and also thought of Outcast, the friend who was willing to help him, so he wanted to go to Rhodes Island and see if Ludwig and the others had already landed on Rhodes Island.

But looking at the Sarkaz in front of him, who was guarding the door of the Rhodes Island land ship and refused to let him pass, Koshe couldn't help but feel a headache.

Although he also admired those who worked hard, whether they were party members or Rhodes Island operators.

But this will always bring a lot of inconvenience.

"Mr. Scout!" Just as he and the Sarkaz were staring at each other, neither of them gave in, a still somewhat childish voice came from behind the Sarkaz, "Um, Dr. Kal'tsit said that this Godfather is an important guest of Rhodes Island!"

Scout turned around and saw that it was Amiya. He carefully pondered Amiya's words, turned back and looked at Koshe again, then put down the crossbow in his hand and dispersed his hostility.

"I'm very sorry, Godfather, please forgive my disrespect." Scout's masked face showed no expression. He just said calmly, "Now, please let me take you to where Dr. Kal'tsit is."

Koshe spread his hands to show that he didn't care.

His attention was more focused on the Carters named Amiya.

Chimera...

Seeing Amiya looking a little timid, Koshei wondered what he was thinking.

"No need, scout, I'm already here."

At this moment, Kal'tsit appeared in the corridor behind Amiya and walked towards them, with Ludwig following behind her.

"Dr. Kelsey, is this your guest?"

Seeing Kal'tsit coming in person, Scout frowned slightly. Except for His Highness, Kal'tsit had never given such a big face to anyone.

"It seems that Ms. Kal'tsit has many loyal subordinates," Koshe said in an approving tone, shifting his gaze from Amiya to Kal'tsit and Ludwig, "and I didn't expect that Rhodes Island is so big."

"It's just a medium-sized landship." Kal'tsit ignored Koshe's business flattery. She looked at the foggy sky and asked, "Then may I ask, Godfather, why did you come to Rhodes Island at this time? If I remember correctly, it should be late at night now."

"During the day, there might be some followers. It's safer to meet at night," Koshe said bluntly in response to Kal'tsit's hint, "I'm here to see Outcast. I have some private matters to discuss with her."

"I'm sorry, Outcast should have gone back to his dorm to rest now," Kal'tsit made full use of her ability to lie with her eyes open, "If possible, I don't mind speaking to the Godfather on behalf of Outcast about this so-called 'private matter'."

Koshe smiled. This old lynx was indeed not that easy to deal with.

"Do you mind if I go to Rhodes Island for a stroll?" He changed the subject appropriately and said, "I have always been very curious about the existence of landships."

Kal'tsit and Koshe looked at each other, and a subtle feeling filled the air.