The girl with white hair and red eyes is serious about revenge

After he finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to Pace who was standing aside. It was obvious that he had not understood anything from just now to now.

"Uh...why are you all looking at me?" Pace was a little panicked.

"I'm saying hello to you," Aoi smiled softly, "It's been a long time since the last time we met."

"Um... hello, Miss Aoi..." Pace felt uneasy.

Watching the encounter between Aoi and Pace, Perlis inexplicably recalled the way the two of them competed in drinking at Wilkin's dinner party - Pace, a Thebiter born in a winery, was actually drunk by Aoi, while she was only slightly tipsy.

However, Perlis still doesn't drink alcohol, which is very touching...

By the way, at that dinner, Carly seemed to have invited Aoi to go to the Federation together... If Aoi had come at that time, everything might be different now...

Oh, right... Carly! Since Evans and Pace are from the Federation, they probably know Carly's current condition!

I was in a state of high pressure during the war and forgot to ask this question. Now is a good time to ask in detail...

Thinking of this, Perlis turned her attention back to the conversation in front of her. After greeting Pace, Aoi and Evans started chatting again:

"By the way, I asked you to make a giant force armor similar to Prototype-04 Black Claw. Have you made any progress?"

"What the hell?" Evans yelled. "You mean the Grizzly's junk?"

"You're so venomous, Uncle Thebite," Aoi said with a smirk while looking at Evans, "but you have to admit that the design is pretty cool, right?"

"What do you want that for?" Evans took out a cigar from his waist with disdain, and then put the cigar back as if he remembered something.

"As a figurine, it will look cool when placed at home." Aoi said very seriously.

"You can take it if you want," Evans curled his lips. "My nephew beat the Grizzly Bear to the ground a long time ago. The set is among the spoils. If you want it, I'll give it to you."

"Ohhh! Really?"

Aoi looked at Pace with shining eyes, then looked at Evans, then quickly grabbed their hands and shook them:

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. Wow, I really love you Thebites!"

"Thank...thank you for the compliment..." Pace scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Damn it, you're just being sweet-talkers at this point," Evans cursed.

Looking at this scene, Perlis suddenly remembered what Aoi had shouted when facing the Thebite bunker during the Great Landing:

"I've never liked anyone like Dibite!"

Compared to her at this moment, this is obviously not the same person.

"..."

After some greetings, the group walked into the camp in Tieling Town and attended a warm celebration banquet.

The news of the end of the war has been passed back to Donglin Island. Although she doesn't know how happy the people there will be, Perlis can probably imagine the fireworks blooming in the sky above the ancient city of Dila and the smiles on the faces of the civilians who have lost their loved ones.

The banquet was held in the only church in Tieling Town - one of the few buildings far away from the crossfire zone and large enough to accommodate a large number of people. The transparent dome projected starlight, illuminating the tired yet delighted faces of the soldiers.

At the banquet, Perlis sat in the VIP seat and tasted the seafood delicacies made by the Dila people. Since the [Black Emblem] was handed over to Perlis, the storms and whirlpools in the waterway near the Sea Mist Island have disappeared, and a steady stream of supplies have begun to be transported to Akihara.

As long as enough time is given, Akihara will slowly recover to its once vibrant state.

But Perlis knew that there was not much time left.

If everything goes according to Laplace's plan, those things under the ocean current will surge onto the shore at any time, and that unspeakable power will also be controlled by the federal people.

It might be a double-edged sword - on one hand it has the power to restrict the Tower of Babel, and on the other hand it could be used by the Federation to become a second killer weapon besides the Tower of Babel.

"..."

The cheerful Dila folk music was played at the celebration banquet, people were singing and laughing, soldiers were toasting each other, but Perlis was the only one immersed in this boundless and lively atmosphere.

Pace was caught by Aoi to compete in drinking capacity. Perlis thought her injury had almost recovered until Mei Xinghui ran to Aoi helplessly to persuade her to drink less. Looking at Aoi's constant quibbling, Perlis smiled secretly in her heart.

The crew of the Blue Reef had come to Perlis to toast before, but now they were gathered around Furukawato to listen to stories. The usually stern and silent captain changed his temperament after drinking a few bottles of wine, and told the surrounding Dila soldiers stories of the golden age in a loud voice:

"You should know that Watari Kazuharu is one of the most powerful warriors! Not only is he gifted in swordsmanship, he also possesses terrifying organizational and planning abilities. Even before he was summoned to the throne, he was already the most powerful navigator on the sea!"

"He was the only one who broke through the storm of the Eastern Ocean and reached the other side! No one can do it now!"

"..."

Looking at the proud smile on Furukawa Wataru's wrinkled face, Perlis didn't know what she was feeling.

The cherry blossoms rise and fall, the tide turns, and yesterday reappears.

"He's quite charming, isn't he?"

A deep voice came, and Pearlis turned her head and found Evans Monarch sitting down next to her.

"Aren't you going to join them?"

Looking at Pearlis sitting alone at the table, Evans' tone was rarely sarcastic.

"I'm not good at this kind of thing," Perlis said softly. "I hate crowds."

"Hate people? Hate one of them?" Evans poured sake into the cup.

"No, they're not bad people, I just don't like crowded places."

Perlis declined the small glass of wine that Evans poured for her, and the latter drank it in one gulp, then glanced at his mouth:

"Damn, this thing is also called wine?"

"Do you know where Carly is?" Perlis turned to look at Evans and asked seriously, "Carly Felos, [Eye of the Federation]."

"You don't need to emphasize the title to me. Only laymen don't know her."

Evans curled his lips impatiently, obviously disgusted by the concept of "title".

"She's doing well. After the competition, she bought another house in Wezel and turned it into a manor. She also sold more than a dozen patents... I heard that she was invited to Sean Davis' banquet not long ago... You know, that old guy just won the new agency rights for Lanstar Industries."

10) Against the trend (Part 17)

When Perlis heard Evans' words, there was no expression on her face, but she finally felt relieved in her heart.

Carly is doing pretty well... This is almost a very good situation...

At least, she didn't end up as a prisoner...

And Perlis believed that Carly would never really betray her, she must be looking for an opportunity...

It must be.

"..."

For some reason, Polys's hands were shaking, so she had to let go of the spoon for soup and put her hands under the table.

But...what if...?

What if I finally get to her side and find that she has already...

No...No...

"..."

Evans obviously noticed Perlis's mood. He curled his lips, poured himself another glass of wine and said:

"I still think that [Blade of Babel] shouldn't recruit little brats."

Hearing this, Perlis glanced at Evans with hostility, but the latter continued calmly:

"That's a nice way of saying it. Children like you, if no one is watching over you, will act based on emotion and instinct. You can't stop them. You're very childish."

"Yes, I know, you've done a lot of great things, but it won't change my opinion... It's not nice to say, but you have to grow up."

Having said this, Evans stood up and winked at Perlis.

"Dr. Fellowes is a strong and intelligent person. If you have any doubts about her, you are being too selfish."

After saying this, Evans left Perlis's seat with his glass of wine, walked to Furukawa Ferry, and got arm in arm with the old captain.

Perlis silently looked at the backs of those people, then looked at the empty seat next to her and sighed softly.

She had nothing to defend, because even now, she was still living in a fog of uncertainty and confusion.

But this won't stop her from moving forward, it's impossible.

Just as Perlis was thinking this, suddenly, an explosion was heard from outside the house -

"Bang-bang bang-"

Almost everyone in the venue stood up instantly, holding their weapons and becoming alert - even Furukawa Wataru, who was already drunk and had a completely changed temperament.

But when they took a closer look, they found that the glass windows of the hall's dome were already filled with colorful lights, becoming dazzling and colorful.

——Those were fireworks, fireworks blooming above the Akihara.

Sounds of relief came from all directions. Everyone laughed at their own sensitivity and started drinking again in this hard-earned peace. The noise around them gradually rose.

Only Perlis was still standing. She stared blankly up at the fireworks in the starry sky, her eyes somewhat dazed.

For some reason, she thought back to a night long ago.

......

"Bang-bang bang-"

Fireworks bloomed in the sky, illuminating the soft curves of the girl's face.

On the deck of the "Ice Ocean", Ayane was looking up at the starry sky, with a gleam in her cherry-colored pupils.

She was in a wheelchair, with several bandages wrapped around her body, and her neck was wrapped tightly, but this did not diminish the ethereal and dreamy atmosphere around her.

"The fireworks are still beautiful (in Dila language)." she said.

Beside her, Ibuki Rin was standing silently, looking up at the fireworks under the starry sky with her, with no expression on her face.

"Why don't you join them?" Ibuki Rin said in a flat tone.

"Because that joy belongs to them who have been tortured, not to me," Ayane smiled gently, "Besides, time is running out."

She turned her head with some difficulty to look at Ibuki Rin, and the moment her eyes met those red eyes, her smile became even wider:

"From your perspective, am I qualified to participate?"

Hearing this, Ibuki Rin paused briefly, her expressionless face seemed to be thinking or ignoring.

Finally, she still spoke without any emotion:

"Have."

"Thank you. Considering your experience, you are really kind-hearted," Ayane smiled gently, "But, although I have always been on the front line, I have never been the one making sacrifices. I am just a witness at best."

"Do you care about her evaluation of you?" Ibuki Rin said.

"Maybe. After all, she is a rare idealist in this era."

Ayane no longer looked up at the starry sky, but lowered her head and looked at the Akihara that was gradually receding.

"The [Cang Huang] is a ruthless god and leader, but Akihara Ayane is just a mortal after all, a civil servant, a girl..."

"The people of Dila should never forget or abandon the Autumn Plain that nurtures all living things."

“And the Akihara family, who climbed to the top of Sakuragi Mountain based on this foundation, should not be forgotten.”

After saying that, Ayane took out a mask from her arms and let the patterns of the deity catch the fireworks in the sky, adding a touch of color to her stiff face.

That is the mask of [Cang Huang].

"Let's go, it's time to go into the cabin," Ayane smiled gently at Ibuki Rin, "Sure enough I can't beat the atmosphere...Will you drink with me tonight?"

"Given your physical condition, I don't recommend drinking."

"Don't be so old-fashioned... hehe..."

......

"Let's go for a walk?"

Perlis turned around and found Aoi standing beside her, looking tipsy. She was carrying the drunken Pace without any effort.

"It can be seen that your injury is almost healed." Perlis commented.

"It's okay. I'm in good health. It's just one energy cannon. It won't cause any sequelae."

Having said this, Aoi picked up Perlis from her seat and walked towards the door of the church together.

By now, the banquet was coming to an end, and most of Dila's soldiers went to sleep directly on the spot. This was mainly because they were all drunk and did not have much energy to walk back to the barracks.