Collapse Iron: After watching the simulation, they all turned to the dark side.

"Take a break, Kerudela."

"Understood, teacher." She obediently put away the wooden sword and came to Lu Qing's side.

Lu Qing estimated that she had been practicing for about two hours.

My body is probably nearing its limit.

Kerudela quickly arrived opposite Lu Qing and sat down, slightly out of breath.

"Teacher, are we going to teach policy analysis or something like that next?"

"No rush." ​​Lu Qing glanced sideways at the short, blue-haired boy in front of him.

[Crydella: You're the shorty, your whole family are shorties.]

[Fireworks: According to reliable unofficial historical records, Emperor Ke was once captured during a campaign against Xuanfeng City. However, Xuanfeng City had a rule that they would not kill anyone shorter than a cartwheel, so Emperor Ke escaped death. But the people of Xuanfeng believed that they should not let a tiger return to the mountains, so they deliberately laid the tires flat. As a result, Emperor Ke was still not as tall as the tires, so he survived.]

[Aglaia: Your historical accounts are way too far-fetched. While the Emperor might not be very tall, he couldn't possibly be this short.]

[Bluebird: Like the Grand Diviner, though short in stature, his abilities are extraordinary.]

[Fu Xuan: Actually, the first half of the sentence doesn't need to be said.]

Balancing work and rest is very important, and Lu Qing has quite a few questions he plans to discuss with Keludela.

"Crydella, by the way, what's the reason you're working so hard?"

"Survive!" came the resolute answer.

"And then?" Lu Qing pressed.

She fell silent, because she had never thought about what she would do after ascending the throne.

"I need to think about it carefully, but it's still a long way off."

Kerudela answered Lu Qing's question, as if she had remembered something, something she had always wanted to ask.

"By the way, what happened to the original owner of this body?"

"Killed it, then fed it to the fish."

Is this something leaders need to learn?

"Probably. Decisiveness is still very important; hesitation will only bring disaster." Lu Qing answered the question directly without any hesitation.

“I’ve learned it,” Krydella replied confidently.

Lu Qing subtly touched her chin, wondering if she would eventually become like her if she continued to be taught like this.

"Knock knock knock." A knock suddenly came at the door, and then Katniss, with white hair, burst in, making a rubbing motion similar to a fly rubbing its hands.

Lu Qing and Keludela hurriedly got up, their expressions somewhat unnatural, because behind them was the wooden stake covered in knife marks.

"What were you doing just now?" Katniss asked with a somewhat suspicious smile.

"Oh, isn't this for physical fitness? I think the princess needs a strong physique to be a better heir, Your Excellency," Lu Qing said with a smile.

Kerudela also picked up the conversation.

"Your Highness, Professor Lu Qing just said that there's no need to study any strategies, and that the Princess only needs to exercise. I don't know if that's true."

Upon hearing this, Katniss gave Lu Qing a satisfied look.

I didn't realize this kid was so clever. He managed to fool the princess with such a reason. He's much better than those fools.

"Lu Qing, you've done a good job. When your contributions are sufficient in the future, I will recommend you to enter the Senate and become my right-hand man."

"My God, Your Excellency, I'm so excited!"

[Fireworks: Lu Qing: That's not actually the case.]

Katniss left satisfied once again.

For the first time, Krydela smiled slightly brightly.

"Your performance was quite good."

"Each each other."

[Saifei: They're as in sync as a married couple.]

[Crydella: Swiftfoot, are you planning to divide your forces into 91 groups to fight the Black Tide?]

[Sai Fei: This scared the cat to death, meow.]

[Haisen: @Saifeier, I let you off the hook last time we ate fish, but don't let me catch you next time.]

[Seele: Although, I'm dying of laughter. These two are completely manipulating that white-haired woman.]

Krydella seemed to have thought of something, and then suddenly spoke as if she had made up her mind.

"Teacher, could you come to my room tonight to teach me?"

"What position? I'm not interested in lolis," Lu Qing replied immediately.

But he reacted quickly.

"You're talking about knowledge... why at night?"

"because……"

Chapter 91 Walls have ears

"Walls have ears, don't they? It wouldn't be good if some old lady with white hair were eavesdropping." Krydella's lips curled into a smile.

“That makes sense, but I really can’t teach you anything.”

[Fireworks: This dialogue sounds so familiar, just like the two when they entered the machine.]

[Haiserin: By the way, why haven't I noticed that Caesar has this kind of recognition ability?]

[Saifei: Maybe she didn't tell you.]

[Aglaia: Sefaria's ability to instantly join a group.]

Lu Qing did not argue with Keludela, but insisted that she was right.

However, Lu Qing has not yet met the regent, so he will take it one step at a time and is not in a hurry.

But Cerberus was actually thinking about something else.

It was what Lu Qing had just said: "I'm not interested in lolis, and that position too."

This was a great insult to the young princess.

You think I, the princess, would be interested in you? You're really pretending. If I didn't need her help right now, she wouldn't be pretending not to hear me.

What other poses are there? That would be utterly disrespectful.

If I were in power, I would inevitably have him divide his forces into thirteen routes to fight against the Black Tide.

[Fireworks: On Caesar's tsundere side.]

[Fireworks: The classic strategy of dividing the army into thirteen routes to fight the Kuroshio.]

However, there is still a long time today. What would you choose?

"A. Using simulated talent and psychological suggestion, you can mold yourself into the shape of a future emperor. Isn't that cool?"

"B. Find something fun to pass the time."

"C. Go out and continue to gather information about the Regent."

"D. Perhaps, abandoning Crydella and going to Stikosia to rekindle her relationship with Heather is also a good choice."

Lu Qing suddenly felt an itch between his eyebrows, as if he was about to open a third eye.

Leaving aside the first few options, isn't there something wrong with this fourth option?

But then again, Lu Qing still missed her quite a bit.

But she probably forgot about herself already.

"Aha, come out here. Is this the same time point as the last simulation?"

"Aha! Of course! No! She's long dead. This is a brand new Heather, practically brand new, a rare find."

"Is that so..." Lu Qing fell silent for the first time in a long time.

A virtual world, virtual emotions—indeed, I was just too attached to appearances.

"Are you... are you alright?"

A hesitant voice came from Krydella's ear.

"Are you...crying?" She hurriedly handed over a tissue.

"No, I just got sand in my eye."

[Fireworks: The lie that you got sand in your eye is a lie.]

[Aha: Aha! I lied to him. It's not a completely new Heather. The data is similar to previous memories; I just crumpled it up and stuffed it in. Who said simulation can only be done by one person?]

[Fireworks: Looks like something really funny is about to happen, so this time it's a simulation of a two-person love triangle?]

[Fireworks: On the other hand, triangles are stable.]

[Star: Similar to Heita, Ruan Mei, Lao Qing, or Keludela, Heiseyin, Lao Qing.]

[Seele: Can we play the Black Tower simulation with Ruanmei? I love watching girls fight.]

[Fireworks: @Aha, please, the group members will do anything.]

After thinking about it, Lu Qing still didn't choose the last option.

After all, he hadn't rescued his adoptive father yet, and he hadn't fulfilled his promise to Krydela. Although they weren't really bound by anything, Lu Qing didn't want to break his promise to Krydela again.

[Fireworks: At this point, some people might ask, when has Lao Qing ever stood someone up?]

[Firefly: Save/Load, a meteor shower thirty years later.]

[Star: Ugh, how many simulations have I done already? The Black Tower is still chasing me.]

[Ruan Mei: Then let me ask you, why is your head so pointy?]

[Black Tower: Can we please stop talking about this? It's so annoying, you know?]

Krystal felt a little numb. She had been alone ever since she opened her eyes, and she had absolutely no experience in comforting people.

Even if you haven't eaten pork, haven't you at least seen a pig run?

She seemed to recall a mother at an unnamed stall who would affectionately pat her child's head to soothe the child's crying.

Okay, let's do it this way.

Oh no! How come he's so tall? Even if I stand on tiptoe, I can only touch his face.

[Fireworks: Fun fact, I always watch Krystalla's live streams on tiptoe.]

Lu Qing looked at the hand hanging in front of him with some confusion.

"This is you."

"You look so sad, let me comfort you."

"So what you were thinking just now?"

"I'll pat your head. Who told you to grow so tall?" After saying that, Kerudela seemed to recall the disappointed look in the eyes of the boy in black.

"Is something on your mind? You can tell me." A gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Stop pretending, aren't you tired?" Lu Qing sat there listlessly, taking another sip of tea.

[Star: Caesar is so gentle, she's a woman who could be my mother.]

Himeko: ?

[Kafka: ?]

Keludela's teeth were chattering with anger.

Although she admits that she can be a bit hypocritical, she really does want to hear gossip.

[March 7th: Sure enough, Lao Qing was right to blame you.]

Lu Qing raised her head and looked at Kerudela, whose smile was frozen on her face.