Bengtie: A card pool character who gives knives to players

"you say."

"When you were six years old, you made a few friends at school. You played with them every day and listened to their stories."

A hint of reminiscence flashed across Shiluwa's face.

"When Dad found out, he grabbed you and scolded you without saying a word—"

"'Don't go hanging out there tomorrow. What good can you learn from hanging out with a bunch of commoners?!'"

Hearing his sister's imitating tone, Jeppard also remembered the incident.

"I was ignorant at the time and talked back, and I almost got slapped. You pulled me behind you to protect me, but that caused you to be scolded by your father as well."

"But even so, you didn't back down in fear."

Youthful time flies by, no longer like yesterday.

After growing up and becoming a Silvermane Iron Guard, he no longer needed his sister's care.

According to the Langdao family's ancestral teachings, a man must never be cowardly or hide behind others, no matter whether that person is a brother or not.

but……

That is the solid bridge of their family affection...

Shiluwa couldn't help but reach out and stroke Jeppard's head with a bright smile.

"You don't know, after Dad walked away with a glare, I was sulking for the whole day."

"At that time, I secretly made up my mind that I must make my own choices when I grow up."

"Just like now, as expected, I still yearn for the sea of ​​stars."

"But as an older sister, of course I have the responsibility to take care of my brother. If you need any help, just ask. I won't refuse."

Xing: (Is this the bond between siblings? I'm so envious... Hey Lingzhou, I have a bold idea!)

Lingzhou: (How bold?)

Xing: (I have been drifting for half my life, searching for like-minded people. Until today, after sifting through the sand, I finally found the true gold!)

(Heaven has mercy on me and has given me a hero. I want to burn yellow paper to swear brotherhood with the hero. What do you think?)

Ling Zhou was stunned, then he showed a gentle smile and rubbed Xing's little head with his slender hand.

(No.)

(Oh, why?) Xing didn’t understand.

(I’ll tell you later when I have the chance, but it’s not possible.)

A picture of a head-patting killer suddenly popped up, and Ah Xian almost couldn't help but get excited.

"So loving, such a good couple!"

[This...this isn't right. Wouldn't changing the male lead make him gay?]

Lingzhou has lived for so many years, he's probably more than old enough to be your great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. What's wrong with patting the head of a younger generation?

[You're gay, so that's why you see everything as gay. When I look at the male lead's pictures, I just think Lingzhou looks like a brother.]

Although the protagonist's words are clearly a parody of the Peach Garden Oath and a pure meme, Lingzhou seems to take it seriously and refuses. Why does he refuse so outright without leaving any room for negotiation?

[Why else could he be so alone, guess why he's guarding the inscription?]

[A classic curse that leaves only one sibling alive...?]

[Shut up! I was enjoying the storyline, and you suddenly stabbed the viewers. You deserve to be killed!]

[Sau Rui, this wave is mine.]

Jeppard: "You will come with me on the mission assigned by Lady Bronya."

Shiluwa agreed immediately.

"Okay, okay~ You want to cherish the time you have with your sister, and as your sister, I will definitely satisfy you~~"

"..."

Jeppard looked uncomfortable and tried to retort calmly.

"No, no... I just thought that the lower levels have been sealed off for many years, and many energy centers have lost the maintenance of the Iron Guard Mechanical Technology Department."

"I'm afraid you're the only one in all of Beloberg who can give a thorough inspection of those devices."

"Just think of it as my last chance to serve the people before I leave."

Staring at Jeppard's back, Xing was speechless.

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, are actually a little tsundere.

Wouldn't it be better to admit it? It would make Xiluwa even more reluctant to let go and it would be easier for her to see clearly into her heart.

What are you talking about now...Alas!

But one thing is for sure, she has to give a thumbs up to this statement.

He deserves praise for never forgetting the responsibilities represented by the medal on his chest.

Chapter 126: Reliable Even When Unreliable

The next day, the four of them met at the entrance of the cable car leading to the lower level and exchanged a brief greeting.

Originally, Xing thought that the last collaboration between the two siblings had nothing to do with her and Lingzhou.

Unexpectedly, Jeppard still extended the invitation.

The reason is simple.

After all, the Pioneer Team is the hero who saved Beloberg and is also quite famous in the lower district.

Having the pioneering team to mediate can somewhat reduce the pressure on the Iron Guards to re-enter the lower level and cooperate with the Earth Fire Organization.

Several teams of Silver Mane Iron Guards were already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing the guards appear on time, they saluted Jeppard in unison.

Then, to Lingzhou and Xing.

It is obvious that the Silver Mane Guard has not forgotten the kindness of the pioneering team.

Jeppard: "The meeting place with the Earthfire is at the Rock Town Clinic. My sister and I are new here, so I'd be grateful for your directions."

Ling Zhou: "It's not a big deal. I've already contacted my friend down there. She'll send someone down there to pick you up."

Many people were given mobile phones as gifts on March 7th, but the locals don’t seem to be used to using them.

Jeppard: "Thank you, all Iron Guards, let's go!"

Except for a very small number of veterans, most Iron Guards do not understand the lower classes and have the same curiosity.

Arriving at the corresponding area on the lower level, a slender figure stepped forward immediately.

"Good morning, Lingzhou, Xing."

Xier carried her scythe, a hint of barely noticeable fatigue in her eyes.

"Guard Officer Jeppard is very punctual, but... I didn't expect you to be here too, Silva."

Lingzhou noticed something was wrong.

Both Natasha and Oleg understood basic etiquette.

Xier's sickle looks too conspicuous, so Natasha assigned her to wait here for the response and generally would not let her carry it openly.

But she brought it, unlike Natasha who neglected to tell her.

Plus the look that comes from not having rest...

"Xi'er, is there an emergency downstairs?"

"How did you know?"

Xier was stunned for a moment, then shook her head pretending to be relaxed.

"Last night, a group of Rift Monsters swarmed into the large mining area, nearly endangering the miners. Fortunately, the scale of the monsters was not a big deal, and the underground fire was able to deal with it."

Even though she admired the Silvermane Iron Guard's bravery on earth, she didn't want Earthfire to be looked down upon.

After all, everyone is working hard to protect one side.

"Come with me, Nata and Oleg are waiting for you."

Arriving at Natasha's clinic, the smell of medical medicine hit me in the face.

The stars scanned the area.

There are still a few empty beds.

Compared to the situation when we first arrived underground and were overwhelmed with injuries, the current situation is undoubtedly much better.

When the representatives of both sides met, they exchanged simple greetings and then got straight to the point.

Seeing two familiar faces from the pioneering team, Oleg looked at Jeppard with approval.

"As expected of a Beloberg Guard officer, you're considering the lower-class residents' disapproval of the Iron Guard, so you're hoping to leverage your reputation as a pioneer to mitigate resistance, right?"

Jeppard did not deny it, but he did not take all the blame on himself.

"Yes, Lady Bronya has always been worried about this matter, so I invited the pioneers to be witnesses of this trip."

"The lower floors have been sealed off for years, so the residents must be quite dissatisfied with the Iron Guards."

"At this critical juncture before Lady Bronya takes office, we do not wish to inflame conflicts that have accumulated over the years. We hope to reach a peaceful consensus."

Both sides are well aware of the so-called consensus.

It is the Silvermane Guard's responsibility to protect Beloberg and the people.

Cocolia deprived the lower classes of many things in the past, and now it can no longer continue to make the same mistake.

But there is a prerequisite, which is that the underground residents need to trust the Iron Guards.

Natasha smiled slightly.

"Mr. Garrison Officer, you mean to use this opportunity to replace the Earthfire and reestablish the positive image of the Iron Guard in the lower districts, correct?"

Jeppard readily admitted, "That's the unvarnished version of the purpose of our trip, but strictly speaking it's a collaboration; we have no intention of replacing Earthfire."

Natasha's expression was profound. "If I say—the Earth Fire is unwilling to cooperate with the Iron Guards who abandoned the underground for over a decade—"

"What will you do next? Will you use force to force us to surrender?"

Shiluwa: "The smell of gunpowder is a bit strong..."

① "As expected of the underground leader, her aura is no less than Jeppard's."

② "Are you starting to worry about your brother?"

③ “Fight! Fight!”

Lao Xiong really couldn't refuse the option of causing trouble.

Xing: "There's no tension that can't be resolved with a fight. Let's fight~~"

Ling Zhou: "You two can have a one-on-one duel. We're not locals, so we'll be fair as referees."

"I suspect Lingzhou has finished eating the melon he brought with him, otherwise he would probably be holding the melon with great interest right now."

"I now understand why the introduction says he's somewhere between reliable and unreliable."

"However, even though he looks like he's just fanning the flames and enjoying the fun, he's actually hinting at something—"

"The tension is probably just a cover. Natasha is unlikely to refuse outright."

"As the leader of the Earth Fire, how could you not know how to assess the situation?"

"Conflict with the Silver Mane Guard at this time will not benefit either the Earthfire or the lower classes."

"Especially at the time when Bronya is about to take over."

"Thinking about it this way, Ling Zhou is actually reliable when he's unreliable. After all, he can recognize when the current situation requires him to be reliable."

"It's hard to understand?"

"Think about it, the two groups above and below the ground are all friends. Given Ling Zhou's personality, he probably won't just sit there and watch them fight."