Rhode Island Park Project

"Why is there something like this in your car?!!"

"Haven't you thought about this before? Just in case."

Luo Hang turned around with a bright smile on his face. "You can't unbuckle your seatbelt now. Spread your legs!"

“I don’t want to—Nah! No!!”

"You can shout as much as you want. If someone hears me, I promise to let you go."

Luo Hang locked the seat belt buckle with a gloating look, then pulled up Miss Heidi's wrist which was holding down her skirt with one hand, and pulled up the hem of Miss Lady's skirt with the other hand.

This is his personal vehicle, and it has the highest configuration in terms of vision, signal detection, and sound isolation.

Of course, this is for safety reasons, not for his daily convenience.

He didn't know why these little toys appeared in the car.

"ah--!"

Miss Heidi, who was still struggling, suddenly became stiff and got goose bumps all over her body.

"Don't move around, or you might hurt yourself."

"Ugh, it's so cold!"

"It will be warm in a moment."

"This can't be someone else's!"

"This is a small disinfection cabinet. Even if it's just been taken down from the outside, it may not be as clean as if it's been put in here after use."

"So someone has used it before?! Ugh—!"

Heidi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, tensed up, and he also showed a satisfied expression.

"Okay, okay, open your legs a little, or I can't get my hands out."

"Woo——"

"Don't be so sad, Heidi, as long as you listen to me, I won't start it.

But if you make another mistake—"

Luo Hang wiped his hands with a tissue, then took out his terminal and waved it with a smile, "You can't run away, okay?"

"It's actually wireless?"

"Is it really worth making a fuss about?"

Luo Hang shrugged, "Don't underestimate the energy and technology that humans are willing to devote to such things."

He happily restarted the car and sat in the passenger seat. The lady with long rose-gold hair was like flowing clouds. She was wearing an elegant dress. She pinched the sides of her skirt with her hands, and held her legs tightly together, with an awkward expression on her face.

"I, I need to go to the bathroom!"

"No."

“This is a basic human right!”

"I declare that you will be deprived of your human rights as the head of the family."

"This is a tyrant—"

"If you keep talking, I'll start it."

"—!"

The effect is outstanding.

He smiled and put his terminal back into the storage compartment on the side of the dashboard, always keeping it where Miss Heidi could see it.

Ignoring Heidi's resentful gaze, he continued driving.

After a while, we finally arrived at our destination.

"Doc, and Heidi? How come you have time to come here?"

Standing on the clean floor, wearing a slim-fitting training suit, with sweat marks on her neck and forehead, and a coat draped over her, Aleda looked at the special group who suddenly came to visit with some surprise.

Especially one of them.

Aledae looked at Heidi with a strange look on her face, and asked with concern:

"Heidi, are you feeling unwell? Would you like to sit down first?"

"Do not……"

I would like to sit!

Heidi looked at the dozens, maybe even hundreds of people working hard in the training ground on one side, and her face turned slightly paler.

"I'll just stand, it's okay."

If you clearly understand your situation, don't want any marks on your skirt, and don't want so many people to see it, then just stand there honestly.

Aledae tilted her head: "——?"

Chapter 276 Damocles's... Remote Control

Allarda Cumberland, former leader of the Londinium Self-Defense Forces and heir to the late Duke of Cumberland, the most trusted of His Majesty's predecessors.

There is no doubt that Aleda is the most suitable candidate to be the head of the underground intelligence network.

Being able to establish a self-defense army in Londinium and maintain stability, even with the assistance of the Duke of Caister, is enough to prove Aledae's ability in the field of underground work.

This time, the only difference was that the aid provider had changed from Duke Caster to Rhodes Island.

On the other hand, although Heidi's father, Vincent, Earl of the Border, is respected by many people, compared with the Duke of Cumberland, even if the difference in title is not taken into account, the Duke of Cumberland was able to ascend to a high position not only by relying on his eloquence.

Among Victoria's other nobles, the title of Duke of Cumberland had a wider and more effective influence than either the Earl of Border or the Earl of White Wolf.

"...I already understand the general situation."

After quietly listening to Luo Hang's description of the mission, Aledai couldn't help but sigh, "The first mission you gave me is so important. I'm really flattered."

"Didn't you mention to me before that you wanted to rely on your own achievements in exchange for a spot to transform your steam armor?"

Luo Hang smiled slightly and said, "If you don't choose some important tasks, it will be difficult to achieve your goal."

"You actually still remember this."

After hearing Luo Hang say this, Aledai was even more surprised.

"I've always had a good memory."

He smiled and tapped his head with his finger as he continued, "Especially something I promised someone else."

"Yes...I already feel it."

Aledae sighed softly.

Luo Hang thought highly of her, but she herself was aware of her own situation.

The so-called Duke of Cumberland, now only she and her old butler are left, and it was with Luo Hang's help that he was able to bring out the old armor of Londinium.

The Duke's house, which held all the memories of the Cumberland family, and all her remaining possessions, remained in Londinium.

If it weren't for Luo Hang's shelter and placement, she might have to seriously consider the issues of food and accommodation.

Even in such a miserable situation, and having surrendered from the Duke of Caister, she was directly entrusted with such an important task. Even though she understood that this might be Luo Hang's way of winning people's hearts, she still couldn't help but feel a little touched.

This man is always confident and decisive, and this image with unique charm still persists to this day.

However, for Luo Hang, the issues that need to be considered are actually not that complicated.

Because it’s simple—

If he didn't choose Aledae, he wouldn't be able to find a second person who could barely make the cut.

Rhode Island is short of people.

He is lacking in every field and at every level.

Rhodes Island was originally just a medical company, and it was not a leader in the industry, it could only be said to be of a small scale.

It cannot be compared with those truly large companies, let alone being compared with a country.

Considering the original size of Rhodes Island, its operators were very talented. However, when it began to expand on a large scale, the problem of employing people became extremely obvious.

Just like Klushier is the director of three departments: Engineering, Information, and Trade. It sounds very impressive, but now even a blood demon has dark circles under his eyes.

Apart from being funny, the more realistic problem is that they simply don't have enough capable and trustworthy people to share the responsibility with Klushier.

Having said so much, I actually want to express that——

If he hadn't worked so hard to recruit so many excellent and reliable girls to come on board (ps: a cold joke, I really misspelled it as "go to bed" the first time), Rhodes Island wouldn't even have this many useful people now.

Therefore, as a boss, he has always been working diligently and tirelessly for the company.

Those strange reviews are all misunderstandings of his efforts by the world!

Um, back to the topic.

"We don't have many people to assign to you right now. The Self-Defense Force has been training in Rhodes Island for a long time. You can select some people from among them and treat it as actual combat training."

Luo Hang glanced at the group of people who were training not far away and spoke calmly.

"However, most of the members of the Self-Defense Force here are just ordinary people who joined to reclaim their homes. Their homes are in Londinium, not anywhere else..."

Aleda looked embarrassed. "When we came to Rhodes Island, we told everyone that we were just staying here to receive training, not to help any side in the war.

Letting them participate in operations outside of Londinium is probably…"

"So, you can select some candidates you think are suitable, and it's all on a voluntary basis."

Luo Hang's expression remained unchanged, and he was even a little cold. "Staying in the training ground and thinking about having the ability to win the next war is just a way to comfort most ordinary people.

Rhodes Island had never been obligated to help the Victorians regain their homes. As the war progressed, there was no longer any distinction between those outside Lontinium and those inside Lontinium. Everything they did was to help themselves.

Those who understand this will naturally be willing to leave the training grounds, but those who don't can't become truly trustworthy warriors."

"You are really not being merciful at all."

Aledea gave a wry smile.

But she also had to admit that a group of ragtag troops who were originally just ordinary people, were training enthusiastically in the training ground, looking very promising and imposing, and expected to defeat a truly iron-blooded army on the battlefield. From the very beginning, it was just a self-deception of playing house.

Those who have not experienced the battlefield cannot become true warriors. Even though there may be suffering and sacrifice, this is the weight that warriors carry.

How can someone who has never borne any weight win against an enemy who is carrying a heavy burden?

"I will finish selecting the personnel as soon as possible."

Aledae sighed slightly, but still gave this answer.

At least Luo Hang was right about one thing.

This is them taking back their own home, not doing anything for others.

Luo Hang also nodded.

"The sooner the better. Once the candidates are confirmed, we'll bring them in for intensive special training. I'll prepare some special teaching materials and equipment for them to prevent our new recruits from suffering heavy injuries right after leaving home."

The determination to fight is one thing, but if you want to expect these ragtag troops who come from ordinary people to compete with the real elite agents under the Grand Duke, without using some special means, the situation will only be one-sided.

To put it simply, it means maxing out your skills and equipment in the virtual cabin, and the rest depends on luck.

"You can learn more about the specific situation later. Heidi will assist you in connecting with our allies."

He turned his head and looked at the lady standing aside, hands folded in front of her, a stiff smile on her face. "We still have some time before dinner. Heidi, explain the basic situation to Aledae first so that she can have some criteria for selecting personnel."

"Eh, eh? Me?"

Miss Heidi came to her senses and pointed at herself.

A warm smile also appeared on his face.

"If it's not you, why would you come along? Alada, find a quiet room, okay?"

"Well, please come with me."

Finally, Aledae looked at Heidi with some suspicion. She behaved strangely and was completely different from her impression of her, then took the lead and walked ahead.

Luo Hang came to Heidi's side, and for the time being, he put his arm around the lady's waist. He tilted his head slightly and whispered teasingly: