Chapter 27: Guilty conscience and short-sightedness (1)
Ji Tou Shiye's safe return was warmly welcomed by his seniors.
He is very popular in this research group, not only because of his outstanding appearance and reputation, but also because of his strong ability to deploy manpower and integrate resources. He is relied upon by his supervisor and has become the backbone of the project in a short period of time.
He is not the most knowledgeable person in the group - several PhD students have stronger professional ability than him. He is not the most knowledgeable person in the group - he has no interest in building interpersonal relationships. But he has won the respect of everyone because of his hard work, humility, diligence and seriousness.
In fact, Ji Toshi is also the most arrogant person.
He is not humble! He is jealous of all those who are better than him. Chasing up is the driving force of his life.
Every profession has its own specialties, so he only requires himself to be the best in the field he chooses.
Everyone has their own level of knowledge, so he allowed himself to fall behind temporarily, as long as he could be the strongest in this stage under the same conditions.
Ji Tengsi also returned to his workstation.
The senior who was in charge of another project in the group came over and spoke up for Ji Teng Si: "You are the only one here again. It's obviously a job for two people, but Okiya is always absent and throws all the tasks to you. He only came for a short while yesterday, and he disappeared as soon as you got into trouble."
Ji Teng Si also pricked up his ears. It was this annoying name again. He had heard it many times in just two days. Was Okiya Subaru appearing in his life too often?
"Even if he is an outside helper from the neighboring engineering college specially invited by the instructor, no matter how strong his undergraduate resume is, he can't be so lazy, right? Moreover, after joining the research group, I haven't seen him bring us any help. You still have to learn all the content that requires his help by yourself!"
Ji Teng Si also caught a word, and he tried to probe without leaving a trace: "He is not from our school. It must be very difficult for an engineering student to learn science."
The senior student was surprised: "I didn't expect you to speak well of him?"
She was puzzled: "Don't you dislike him the most? You even asked the instructor to kick him out. If the instructor hadn't disagreed, saying that the enrollment documents had already been completed and it was inconvenient to modify them, you would have succeeded."
Jiang Jiu muttered: Are we so irreconcilable?
"But he is very easy to talk to. He always smiles when he comes, and is quick to apologize. He also brings some snacks and local specialties to share with everyone." He is also very handsome, with a very rare hair color.
The senior who had just criticized Okiya Subaru started to speak well of him again, then sighed softly, "Alas, except for being too lazy and finding excuses not to work when asked several times, that guy is good in every way."
Why did he feel so terrified of someone who was good in every way? He would feel disgusted and nauseous just by hearing her name.
After the senior left, Ji Teng Si didn't think too much about it and quickly focused on his own things.
Jiang Jiu felt a little confused looking at the pile of instruments. Ji Teng Siye's laboratory was filled with academic atmosphere every day. Data, charts, codes... these were not what Jiang Jiu was good at.
Fortunately, he left his body to the system to run. Just by watching the progress bars appear and disappear after reaching the full value, he would know the progress of Ji Tou Siye's experiment.
In order to live up to his image as a top student, he set the schedule so that the experiment would not end until four in the afternoon, and there were still five hours left.
If the duration is shorter than this, the character of Kito Shiya might fall into anxiety.
Jiang Jiu decided that he must slowly change this boring "study-obsessed" personality!
Unless he is faced with a hard task like "becoming a physicist" or "winning the Nobel Prize", he is determined not to go down the path of baldness!
He wants to use the excellent background of Ji Teng Shiye to do more interesting things! He doesn't want to be drowned in the ocean of physics like he is now!
While he was being tortured by the experimental data, the other end of his mental power reminded him that an important plot had emerged from Bai Suchuan's side.
Just in time! Jiang Jiu switched immediately.
As soon as I arrived, I fell into a solemn atmosphere, awkward, silent and anxious.
In front of him, Yasakiri Hasebe was bowing deeply and saying nothing.
?
Jiang Jiu had been focusing on "learning" just now, and didn't pay much attention to what happened to Bai Qichuan. He only felt that his emotions were very excited and fluctuated greatly, and he must be at a relatively important game node.
When everything changed, he could only feel an unstable mood, anger, unwillingness, and helplessness.
It is still unknown what exactly happened.
Don’t come too late and miss it, right?
"What are you doing?" Bai Suchuan couldn't bear to see Hasebe's humble bow, and also felt the other party's firm and solemn attitude.
He stepped forward and grabbed Hasebe's shoulders to help him up, but encountered huge resistance.
Yasuke Hasebe still kept his head bowed, as if he would not stand up until he achieved his goal.
Shirasu's action was frustrated, and he rarely spoke in a cold and hard voice: "Hasebe, are you forcing me?"
The serious Fusangshen, who was wearing a full set of battle uniforms and sword equipment, bent his knees and knelt heavily in front of him.
The shoulder armor and chest armor made a clear sound due to his sudden big movement. The Tsukumangami suddenly knelt at his feet, causing Baisuchuan to take a few steps back in shock and bump into the desk behind him.
"Lord! I have no such intention! It's just that this mission is really strange. You are the lord of all the swords in Honmaru, and I really cannot agree with your decision." Yakiri Hasebe's voice was a little flustered. He didn't want his lord to hate him from then on.
How could a sword that is most loyal to its master willingly accept such a serious crime? How could a loyal subject force his master to do something just for his own selfish desires? !
But this matter is of great importance and this journey is fraught with danger, he must not take a single step back!
We must not let the Shinsengumi put themselves in danger!
"Please allow me to personally lead the First Unit to Tokyo in the Heisei era and correct the history that has been tampered with by the Retrograde Army!"
Bai Suchuan has already seen the red-letter document on the desk.
This is an urgent document sent by the Time Government, which means that an emergency has occurred and the Shinsengumi need to give priority to handling it.
Due to a mistake made by the government at that time, there was no Kitsune no Suke in the Honmaru at the beginning. And Shirasu Gawa did not submit a report to apply for it. After the government at that time found out about this mistake, they sent a letter asking if they needed to send a replacement, but Shirasu Gawa refused. Because he felt that everything in Honmaru was on the right track, there was no need to waste precious shikigami.
Documents exchanged with the government at that time were delivered through a special mailbox. Most of the instructions received were handled by the capable Hasebe Yasukiri, and only a few important decisions were conveyed by Hasebe and decided by Shirasu Gawa.
This time it is an emergency document with a red title. The government of time has observed a new time node that has been changed. This time node is different from the ancient times in the past and is very close to the future where Honmaru is located!
This is an era called "the disastrous modern times" by the government of the time. Human beings' weapons of war are no longer cold weapons, but hot weapons that are more powerful than guns and ammunition in the late Edo period!
Yakiri Hasebe did not have the confidence that he could use his sword and body to protect his weak lord in such a threatening era, even though he was always ready to die for his master!
Speaking of which, this is a gift from the current government to Shirasu River.
The government sympathized with Shirasu's travel thousands of miles away from home, across thousands of years of time and space, and across an insurmountable world line from his former hometown. They specially arranged this opportunity for Shirasu to "tour" in modern times, which was also a reward and compensation for his selfless behavior.
After all, although the modern times are not as prosperous as the "modern times" where the government is located, it was still very lively before that incident. The population also reached its peak at that time. With a large base, creativity led to an endless stream of new things, which was enough for Shirasu Chuan, an "ancient man", to see and experience.
Of course, the main purpose of this trip is to correct the tampered nodes to avoid complications that may lead to the interruption of the "modern" civilization that has finally restored peace and stability.
Jiang Jiu understood that Shirasu Chuan wanted to seize this opportunity of "publicly funded travel" to temporarily leave Honmaru and go to the real world to broaden his horizons. However, Yakiri Hasebe firmly opposed it and gave various reasons that were difficult to refute.
"Leaving Honmaru and heading to the real world requires far more spiritual energy than usual, which is a huge drain on your body!"
Yakiri Hasebe stated his reasons again.
"Moreover, modern times are no longer the age of swords. The battle with the retrograde army will definitely bring many variables. Even the strongest team in Honmaru will find it difficult to be at ease in an unfamiliar era where no one is familiar with it! The battlefield is unpredictable, and I am really worried about your safety!"
Also, Yakiri Hasebe silently added in his heart: Although we are all human beings, we can't guard against those cunning people. What if my simple, kind and weak lord is deceived by the bad guys?
After all, the Lord is so kind and gentle. From ancient times to the present, people of this type are the most popular, but also the most vulnerable!
Shirasu was choked by Hasebe's methodical statement and was speechless. In the face of such sincere advice, his reason of "obeying the government's instructions" seemed particularly pale.
In order to escape this losing argument and to put an end to Hasebe's uncomfortable kneeling, he reluctantly agreed to Hasebe's suggestion.
"Then you should take the first few tsukumogami who arrived at Honmaru with you to go into battle. Make sure you have sufficient resources and amulets." Shirasuka softened his tone and instructed the gray-haired tsukumogami in a slow tone.
"Remember to learn about the historical background in advance, set off in three days, and make sure to return safely."
"I will definitely live up to your trust!"
*
Having accomplished an important task, Shirasuga, who was forced to stay in Honmaru, could only calm down.
It was 11 o'clock in the evening in Honmaru, and Shirasu Gawa was sleeping.
The tinkling sound downstairs woke him up, but it quickly disappeared after a few minutes.
Bai Suchuan was still sleepy and lay lazily on the ball of fur, not wanting to move.
The night in Honmaru is very quiet. The spring cherry blossoms have all fallen and it is now early summer. There are a few cicadas chirping in the trees outside the window, with an ups and downs rhythm, which is very suitable for falling asleep.
Bai Qichuan hugged the quilt tightly, closed his eyes again, and lingered on the beautiful dream he had just had.
In the dream, there are twinkling stars and the azure blue river flowing with stardust and moonlight.
There are scholars and scholars writing poems and lyrics, and heroes drinking and talking happily...
There are white birds flying freely, and tourists coming and going...
“Pah-pah-pah-pah”
He opened his eyes with difficulty and rubbed his pillow reluctantly. Less than ten minutes into his sleep, Shirasu Kawan opened the window sleepily, letting in Tsurumaru Kuninaga who had been climbing through the window in the middle of the night to disturb his sweet dreams.
It was night time now, and the Honmaru never arranged missions at night. Being in a time gap, there was no need to worry about invasions from outside enemies. Therefore, no one was on guard, and the Fusangjin were all sleeping peacefully.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga, wearing a gorgeous white battle suit adorned with shining gold chains, appeared quietly in the Shinsengumi's castle tower, like a white crane with its wings skimming across the bright blue river in a dream, without disturbing anyone.
Black and gold leg armor, a thin chain necklace, black finger-guard gloves... and a gorgeous sword with a golden scabbard.
There was no candlelight, no lights. The bright moonlight poured into the house from the window, reflecting a thin layer of silver light on Tsurumaru's snow-white hair. His golden eyes sparkled, and together with the corners of his lips, he drew a gentle smile.
As long as he wears a complete battle uniform and stands there in silence, Tsurumaru Kuninaga will meet the purest and most sacred fantasy at the end of human aesthetics.
Bai Suchuan was so shocked by the gorgeous appearance of the sword-fighting god in the moonlight that his breathing stopped and his heart skipped a beat.
But he quickly realized that this was the guy with the eccentric personality.
Only he could do such a ridiculous thing as breaking into his master's bedroom in the middle of the night, knocking on the window and waking him up to ask someone to open the window.
"Yo! I've got a surprise for you!"
As soon as the Tsukumogami, who had a soft glow under the moon, opened his mouth, the dreamy atmosphere was broken.
Shirasuga had long forgotten the unpleasantness of parting with Tsurumaru, who had recovered from his serious injuries, in the courtyard, and was not angry when he was woken up from his sleep.
"Aren't you scared this time?" Bai Qichuan asked jokingly.
"Hahaha, as long as it's something new, whether it's a surprise or a shock, it can break the boredom! Whether it surprises me or surprises others, it's very interesting!"
"So, why did you break into the castle tower at night? Why did you say you would give me a surprise?"
Bai Qichuan was wearing thin pajamas. The night wind blew in from the window, and the edges of his wide sleeves were blown up by the wind. His fair white wrists were cold and trembled slightly.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga quickly glanced at the soft, fluffy white ball that replaced the pillow, and the smile in his eyes became even brighter.
He urged cheerfully, "Well, the Wanwu is also very lively at night, with people coming and going, and there are many new things! You haven't seen it yet, put on your coat quickly, and let's go secretly!"
Bai Suchuan was pushed from behind and forced to stand in front of the closet. His mind was still confused, not knowing what was going on.
What do you mean? Why do you suddenly want to take him to Wanwu?
Or were they the only two people there in the middle of the night?
Is there anything shameful?
Isn't he the master of all the tsukumogami? Why does he have to be so sneaky when he goes out? He's not going to the dangerous world.
He was still in a trance until he mechanically changed into his usual moon-white uniform with plum blossom embroidery, being urged to act by Tsurumaru's instructions one by one.
Seeing that the protagonist of tonight had been prepared, Tsurumaru put down the ball of fur he had been rubbing and ravaging, jumped off his lord's soft bed, and pulled Shirasuka to the window through which they had just come in.
"Shh—I'll take you down, don't make any noise."
You don't have to act like a thief. No one will notice you if you go through the front door. Before Shirasu Kawan could retort, Tsurumaru grabbed his waist and rolled out together.
"Eh!" Bai Qichuan exclaimed softly, then quickly covered his mouth.
Fortunately, the castle tower was a two-story building, and his bedroom was not high, so the sound of climbing the window was not loud. In addition, the castle tower was surrounded by many rooms, and there was a considerable distance between them. Otherwise, his exclamation might really attract the lightly sleeping Tsukumogami.
He didn't realize that his thinking was also affected by this sneaky behavior, commonly known as "a guilty conscience."
Bai Suchuan has never done anything unorthodox, let alone secretly running away from home with someone?
Although he wouldn't be away for long, the fact that he did something that everyone opposed behind their backs was enough to make him feel ashamed.
Moreover, once he thought about the disappointed and shocked looks that the Tsukumogami might give him when they found out, he became afraid. He was afraid of the consequences of his image collapsing and being spurned by everyone.
Before he even reached the exclusive teleportation array for the Shinsengumi to go to Man'ya, Shirasukawa had already begun to think of retreating.
"This is ridiculous... There is absolutely no need for this. We can go there during the day..."
Tsurumaru grabbed Shirasuga and pulled him forward, not giving him a chance to look back.
"Come on, let's have fun tonight! During the day, you guys worry about this and that, and in the end nothing happens. Really, there aren't so many surprises..."
Tsurumaru heard Shirasu's thoughts on the rooftop that day. He knew that even if a Shinsengumi liked a stable and peaceful daily life, he would get bored if he always stayed in one place.
What fun is there in a stagnant life? Even if you live a life of leisure, you can't live in a static way!
Tsurumaru understands this point deeply.
Others think that the Shinsengumi is relaxed and happy in Honmaru, and that his life is comfortable and free of burden. The Shinsengumi wants to go on a "short trip", but they think that for the sake of his health, it is best not to do anything that makes him tired.
But they never thought that some happiness, even if it requires paying a certain price to obtain, is still happiness!
Maybe they thought about it, but still didn't want their master to take risks, so they chose to bring everything their master wanted to him, hoping to replace that happiness.
“The satisfaction of shopping and selecting items in person cannot be replaced by receiving any gifts!”
Bai Suchuan smiled, as if he had never seen the world. He had also been to a busy street full of people, right?
"...Okay, then we'll go quickly and come back quickly." After hesitating for a long time, Bai Suchuan accepted the good offer.
Tsurumaru was right, he was a little bored, and occasionally he would have the idea of seeing more and seeing a wider world.
Proposing to go to Man'ya was only the first step of his journey, but he did not expect to be opposed by the loyal Tsukumogami. His request to go to the human world was firmly rejected by Hasebe.
It’s not that the opposition was very strong, but facing their worried eyes and feeling the sincerity of their caring words, he could no longer make willful demands. He just wanted to obey and compromise, escape and take a breath from the anxious atmosphere.
It’s okay to be willful once, right?
This is the only time I go against the ways of a gentleman!
At the same time, he began to doubt his gentlemanly behavior, which had already been broken: This trip was not my original intention, and I should take full responsibility. But if I end up being despised, can I really resist shifting the blame to Tsurumaru?
Unless something like this actually happens, he will never know whether his morals are as strong as he imagines.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga pushed Shirasuka into the teleportation array, and then set a destination for this old antique whose knowledge and skill points were seriously unbalanced.
After seeing Bai Suchuan disappear on the spot, he quickly adjusted the time-space converter used by the Fusangshen spirit. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at Wanwu in the next moment.
He quickly supported the exhausted Bai Qichuan to prevent him from falling to the ground due to weak legs.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga thought, speaking of which, the Shinsengumi always seemed to almost fall in front of him, and every time it happened just right. This was already the second time he had supported his lord in time...
#Has my mobility improved? #
Bai Qichuan stepped out of the teleportation array and tried hard to suppress the urge to vomit. It took him a long time to get rid of the dizziness.
What Hasebe and the others said was correct. This teleportation array did consume the spiritual energy of the Shinsengumi. Manwu was not far away, and there was no need to cross time and space. The spiritual energy was barely within his tolerance range.
Perhaps other Shinsengumi do not care about the consumption of spiritual energy, but Shirasu's stamina bar is not long, and the characteristic of [Mediocre Ability] limits the upper limit of his spiritual energy storage.
Just this one-way transmission cost him one third of his physical strength.
Reserve another one-third for the return trip, and fortunately there is still one-third left to spend at Wanwu.
Now that you are here, don't hesitate or have wild thoughts! Otherwise, you will let Tsurumaru down!
Shirasu looked at the long-awaited Man'ya, a commercial street that was so prosperous in legend (Tsurumaru said) that people came and went even at night. His destination this time was...
…
A long street, two street lamps, and three or two figures that can barely be spotted...
The houses in the darkness are desolate, barren, and deserted...
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Is it me who has not seen the world, or is it you who has not seen the world?
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