It was a Miss Rupert with long white hair, standing in front of the entrance of the skyport, looking around, searching for the person she wanted to find.
Bella recognized the man immediately. Her brain was controlled and filled with excitement and anticipation. Her eyes were always fixed on the figure outside the window. She stood up and walked out quickly as if she was out of control.
Miss White Wolf heard footsteps and turned around suddenly, seeing Bella in beige casual clothes.
It was not too late at this time, and the orange-red afterglow cast a faint halo over Bella. This scene suddenly reminded her of Qin Liu. She must have seen Miss Qin Liu walking towards her in the afterglow on a similar evening, with her long hair dyed golden red by the sunset, which was very beautiful.
This time, Miss White Wolf was well prepared and there was no way she had recognized the wrong person.
She smiled and stepped forward, shaking Bella's hand, "I shouldn't be late, Miss Bella."
Bella calmed herself down as much as possible and said with a smile, "No, it's too early. It's not time yet."
"I was afraid you would have to wait for me, so I arrived half an hour earlier. I didn't expect you to be here earlier than me."
"I just got here too."
"How about it? Do you feel incredible when you see the things I mailed to you?"
"That's right. Although you gave me a heads-up in advance, I really didn't expect it to be like that."
"Then let's find a convenient place to talk?"
"Okay, where do you think is convenient, Miss Olicia?"
"It's not good for others to know about this kind of conversation, so let's keep it secret, somewhere just the two of us."
As Miss White Wolf spoke, she couldn't help but think of the joke Ceylon had made before, asking her if she was going to meet her secret lover. The conditions she had mentioned were really similar.
Miss Bella said uncertainly: "When I came to the floating port this afternoon, I saw a private bar with private rooms nearby..."
"Sure, what time do you leave?"
"The flying machine at nine o'clock tonight."
"Well, we still have about two hours of free time. Let's go."
Chapter 2023 Bartender 09-18-12 00:02:
Since we have booked a private room in the bar, it would be impolite not to order some drinks.
As a 'local' of Koros City, Miss White Wolf took the initiative to act as a host and asked Miss Bella what kind of wine she needed.
Miss Bella had previously attended a banquet hosted by Victorian military nobles and thought she could drink a lot, so she calmly said on the spot, "I can drink anything."
Seeing the other party so calm, Miss Bailang felt a little envious. She would never think of saying such words in a bar in her lifetime.
"How about a classic eaux-de-vie?"
"Water of Life, this name sounds familiar."
"You've been in Ursus for a year, so of course you're familiar with it." Miss White Wolf cleared her throat and introduced happily, "Water of Life is a local specialty, the only kind of wine that is not distinguished between noble and humble. It can be seen at noble banquets and in the hands of lower-class civilians. It is believed to be a crystal liquid that contains the spirit of Ursus. Do you want some, Miss Bella?"
"want!"
Miss White Wolf became even more envious, and she also wanted to have this kind of decisive momentum.
"How much?" she asked.
Bella looked at the white wolf and thought that since Miss Olicia, a pure Ursus, was beside her, one or two cups would definitely not be enough. She recalled the Vimore Manor gin she had drunk and said carefully, "Open two bottles."
"Okay." Miss White Wolf nodded in admiration and called the waiter, "Two bottles of water of life, a bottle of citrus champagne, and a bottle of sparkling water for cocktails."
Miss Bella smiled and said, "I've heard that Ursus people are good at drinking. It seems that the rumors are true. Miss Olicia also knows how to make cocktails."
"No." Miss White Wolf explained embarrassedly, "I don't know much about mixing drinks."
"Then order some sparkling water."
"Because the champagne here in Ursus is very strong, it doesn't even feel like champagne. I can't drink much, so I use sparkling water to neutralize it."
"Uh..." Miss Bella's expression changed a little, "The water of life?"
"Didn't you order that? You're pretty good. Many Ursus locals can't even finish two bottles."
"Yeah."
Bella scratched the back of her head and smiled slightly stiffly.
The drinks were quickly delivered to the private room. Miss White Wolf opened the champagne, took a light sniff, and her face suddenly changed. She immediately covered her mouth and nose, exhaled with a haha, and almost choked on the smell of alcohol and sneezed.
After finally recovering from the shock, she decisively poured two-thirds of the glass into sparkling water, then added a few drops of strong champagne and took a sip.
The aroma of fruit and wine filled her nose and throat. Everything seemed just right. She squinted her eyes in pleasure, feeling like she had really become an amazing bartender.
On the other side, Miss Bella poured the transparent water of life into the cup, tried a sip, and then she shuddered involuntarily.
There is some essential difference between this thing and Victoria wine. Victoria wine is mellow and enjoyable to drink, but drinking water of life is like swallowing a knife, a knife that is on fire. Why would anyone like this thing?
"How is it? Are you used to it? I think this is your first time drinking the water of life." Miss White Wolf poked her head out and asked eagerly.
"It's stronger than I thought." Bella felt very embarrassed. Although there was some misunderstanding, she had made a big promise in front of Miss Olicia. She didn't expect to be slapped in the face immediately.
Just hold on for a while, she thought secretly, if I say no now, wouldn’t it be embarrassing in front of Miss Olicia? Besides, my alcohol tolerance is actually quite good, if I hold on for a while, I should be able to get through it.
"It's nothing." Bella explained, "It's mainly because I've been working in the military and rarely drink, so I couldn't stand it at first, but now I'm much better."
She gritted her teeth, endured the burning sensation in her stomach, drank the remaining half cup of Water of Life, and then shook the empty glass to Miss White Wolf: "Look, it's okay."
Miss White Wolf had been carefully observing Bella's condition, and noticed her unnaturalness when she raised her glass. She smiled gently and nodded:
"Yes, Miss Bella is really amazing. She has surpassed many Ursus people. By the way, you just mentioned making cocktails. Actually, I can make them. Do you want to try it?"
Miss Bella's cheeks turned red due to the effect of alcohol, and she asked expectantly, "Is it okay?"
"of course can."
Miss White Wolf ordered some more champagne and sparkling water, put the water of life in a corner without leaving any trace, and then excitedly mixed drinks for the two of them.
As they drank happily, they talked about the Integration Movement.
"Hey, Bella, what do you think now, about that."
"It is indeed a very special organization. Ever since I saw the documents, I have been investigating why they can have such an order. It shouldn't be possible."
"Did you find out anything?"
"We found a person."
"Who?"
"Bozhuo Casti, a legendary general who was accused of treason. Although there is no direct evidence, I am sure that he has a connection with the Integration Movement."
Miss White Wolf was shocked: "Confirm it directly?"
Bella said thoughtfully, "I think it's 90% certain."
"why?"
"I judged it based on the action style. There is a lesson plan about Bozhuocasti in the special course materials. That meticulous and strict action mode is exactly the same as the description of Bozhuocasti in the lesson plan."
Miss White Wolf was stunned: "I really didn't expect that Victoria would use the Ursus general as a teaching case for research."
"Because decades ago, Ursus' military strength was top-notch in all of Terra. While Victoria was on guard against Ursus, she also conducted military research based on Ursus' war generals. By our generation, those studies had become teaching plans."
"So you can recognize it right away. It's Bodracasti's style?"
"Yes, just like the Yan Country proverb, the one who knows you best is often your enemy. Not only can we recognize it, but we also have many ways to target this mode of action. After all, Ursus was too powerful back then, and Victoria studied Ursus as an imaginary enemy."
"What about other generals? Do they have similar research?"
"All of them, including several Grand Dukes and the commanders of the Ursus Army Group in service. Well, I won't specifically study the likes of the Marquis of Uskan."
“Is it possible to see this information somewhere?”
"Impossible. That is a confidential textbook of the Xier Military Academy. Only a small number of specially trained students can access it."
"You've seen it, right?"
Miss Bella hesitated for a moment. Logically, she couldn't reveal or even admit these things, but after a little thought, she nodded.
Chapter 2023: Pros and Cons 09-19-12 00:02:
When she noticed Bella's hesitation, Miss White Wolf realized that, just like the last time they met, she asked too many questions today.
But why was she so frank? She had saved Bella from a dirty mafia. Did the Vaivians value saving lives so much?
She didn't want to put Bella in a difficult position, and deliberately seeking repayment for a favor was not her style.
So, she explained sincerely, giving both sides a way out: "Please forgive me, after all, I am also an Ursus noble, and it is inevitable that I am curious when I hear news related to my country. Since it is confidential, I will not ask."
Miss Bella shook her head. "It's not quite right to call it confidential. Everyone can guess about this kind of thing. The relevant content was kept strictly confidential decades ago. The current situation has changed. Ursus is in constant turmoil, and Victoria is also at the crossroads of civil war. Both countries are busy with their own affairs and can no longer be enemies of each other. Moreover, some of the Ursus generals involved in the teaching plan have passed away, some were dismissed, and some betrayed. Otherwise, the military academy would not have used it as a special teaching material."
Miss White Wolf nodded in silence, then looked into Bella's eyes and asked curiously, "Miss Bella, can I ask you what you think of the current Ursus' military capabilities compared to the Ursus you learned about in the textbooks?"
"Most of them are disappointing, except for a few armies led by the army generals left over from the time of Emperor Ursus."
"Since you have studied those generals in the military academy, if you were asked to lead the army to fight against them, what do you think are the chances of winning if the forces are equal?"
Bella lowered her head, thought seriously for a while, and said, "If their strength had remained the same for decades, and their tactics hadn't changed, I would have at least a 90% chance of winning. But that's impossible, and people grow up. Taking this into account, I need to reduce my chance of winning by about 70%."
Miss White Wolf said in disbelief: "Seventy percent, that's a lot."
Bella smiled gently and said, "Ms. Olicia, you may not understand why the military academy is willing to help a commoner like me create conditions and connect me with the Marquis of Uskan. If I can't even say I'm 70% sure, then the future military capabilities of the Victoria Empire will be in jeopardy. Don't think I'm bragging. Maybe I'm not the best, but I'm pretty close."
"Okay, I don't know much about military command, so don't laugh at me if I say something wrong."
"No, actually I went a little too far. I have to add one more condition. It must not be one of those legendary generals, especially General Hellagur. They cannot be studied through teaching plans."
"He is a legendary general after all."
"Indeed, every time I read General Hellager's information, I always feel my scalp tingling, and then..." Miss Bella coughed, trying to be more reserved and not appear too excited, "I am very excited, a little restless, and eager to try. I think every military commander is eager to fight with such an opponent."
Miss White Wolf sensed the suppressed excitement and enthusiasm in Bella, which was a state that only people who were completely immersed in something could have. She was now more certain that if it was on the battlefield, Miss Vaifan in front of her would immediately become someone she had never seen before.
Bella.
Bella.
As a top student at the Victoria Military Academy, he had systematically studied the military system of Ursus, conducted special research on the military generals of Ursus, and had gained experience working under the Marquis of Uskan, becoming more and more familiar with the various situations in Ursus.
If there is a war in the future, if Miss Bella can stand on the side of the Reunion...
As she thought about it, she slowly asked, "Ms. Bella, you said before that you wanted to stay in Ursus and didn't want to go back to Victoria to serve the nobles, but the Xier Military Academy is a college funded by the nobles. They should have invested a lot of resources in you. Will they allow you to do this?"
Bella's heartbeat suddenly quickened, and she had a feeling that her next answer would be very important.
"Yes." She nodded affirmatively. "Being on guard against Ursus is a recognized tradition in Victoria. No matter how many internal disputes there are, as long as it involves Ursus, the nobles will reach a consensus. I have made some achievements in Ursus and barely gained a foothold. Judging from the attitude of the academy, they are happy to use me as a pawn in Ursus. Anyway, they still have many outstanding military academy graduates to prepare for the civil war."
There was a look of surprise in Miss White Wolf's eyes. Since Miss Bella was willing and the nobles behind her had no objection, her idea would be more likely to come true.
"Bella, you said you hate the nobility and this unequal system."
"Yes." Bella glanced at the white wolf, "but not all."
"Then what do you think of the Reunification Movement's manifesto? They also claim to unite the poor and fight against the brutal nobles."
Miss Bella was a little embarrassed. She couldn't guess the intentions of Olicia, a noble. After thinking about it, she decided to tell them frankly: "From a personal point of view, I support them."
Miss White Wolf clenched her right hand nervously and continued to probe: "What about the other content? Their various concepts are very interesting. I have studied them for a long time and would like to hear your opinion."
"Those ideas..." Miss Bella stared at the wine glass in confusion, as if she was doubting herself. "To be honest, I can't think of any reason to oppose them. They all seem to make sense and give people a sense of hope. So, since I got those documents, I can no longer target the integration movement."
Miss White Wolf smiled faintly and asked, "If one day, the Integration Movement stood up and raised the sword against the nobles and oppressors, what would you do?"
The confusion in Miss Bella's eyes suddenly disappeared: "That's the war."
Miss White Wolf's heart skipped a beat: "Yes."
Bella's tone was light but firm: "I think I will only do one thing, and that is to suppress them with the most thunderous means before they expand their actions."
Miss White Wolf's smile faded silently. She looked at Bella who was whispering in deep thought, and listened carefully to her words:
“Even if the ideals of the Integration Movement are just and bright, even if they are speaking up for the poor and the infected, as long as they start the war, millions of people will die because of them…
“Blood and fire are not the easy descriptions of historians, nor are they the dull and dry ink marks on white paper. Civilians who were implicated and killed cannot speak. I admire the founders of the integration movement and their ideals, but I also have my own principles.
"My mentor from Yan Country told me that it is difficult to find a way to have the best of both worlds. When we are armed with weapons, we will always encounter unsolvable problems. The only solution is to choose the lesser of two evils."
Chapter 2023 Empty Wine Glass 09-20-12 00:02:
Bella's words once again awakened the pain deep in Miss White Wolf's heart.
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