Chapter 100 The Next Journey
At sunrise, Zhou Jiu saw a spacecraft hovering high in the sky.
At the mountaintop, Major Elsa slowly emerged from the small landing vehicle.
Zhou Jiu remained seated. At this moment, Qi Qi had transformed into a copper coin and fallen into Zhou Jiu's hair, observing Major Elsa descending through the gaps in her hair.
"Let's watch the sunrise together, Major. You seem to be very busy. Let's enjoy this rare moment of tranquility together." Zhou Jiu patted the rock next to him and chuckled.
Major Elsa stood still, not sitting next to Zhou Jiu, and said, "The scenery is indeed beautiful, but I won't accompany you. I have other work to do after I finish your business."
"Alright." Zhou Jiu stood up, patted the dirt off his butt and legs, "The sooner we finish, the easier it will be for both of us."
“Alright, let’s go back to headquarters first.” Major Elsa didn’t move first, waiting for Zhou Jiu to walk ahead.
Zhou Jiu raised an eyebrow and walked to the front.
Major Elsa looked at the composed Zhou Jiu and suddenly said from behind, "Haven't you killed any alien beasts lately? Your killing intent is gone."
“There haven’t been any lately, the mountaintop is very quiet.” Zhou Jiu walked ahead without looking back.
The two sat inside the spacecraft. Zhou Jiu sat there casually, asking, "Can I have my personal computer now?"
“We’ll return everything to you after all the formalities are completed,” Major Elsa said, continuing to look at her documents.
"Alright."
What are your plans after you leave?
Zhou Jiu closed his eyes and leaned back in the recliner. It was so comfortable here. Sitting on the rocks these past two days, although the scenery was beautiful, was really uncomfortable.
"I don't have any plans. I'll just take it one day at a time. That's life, isn't it? Just living day by day."
“You look like an old man on his deathbed. You’re only twenty. You should be a student in school. Do you still want to go to school?” Major Elsa put down the documents in her hand.
“Anyone who wants to learn can learn anywhere. But in my current state, my records won’t even pass inspection, so what’s the point of going to school?” Zhou Jiu said softly.
“You are very talented, both in individual combat and in your own subjects. I have also spoken with your starship instructors. Your mechanical engineering subjects are excellent overall. Because of your previous experience, you did not have the opportunity to come into contact with these subjects. Your instructors said that you have worked hard behind the scenes. Considering the special nature of your case, the First Military Academy can still allow you to continue your studies.”
“No need, I don’t like being a student.” Zhou Jiu opened his eyes and sat up straight, looking at Major Elsa with a probing gaze.
"And why? If people with criminal records enter military academies, aren't you worried that this will break the rules and make more people suspicious of military academies in the future?"
"So you'll have a dedicated teacher and become a member of the military's special forces. Would you consider it?"
"Do you think I look stupid?" Zhou Jiu closed his eyes again. This was like being used permanently with no way out.
"Are you thinking about your own interests right now? Do you even remember your mission as a soldier?" Major Elsa said very seriously.
Zhou Jiu wanted to retort a few words. Given the current situation where each military region acts independently, how could she have any military mission? Besides, she was initially thrown into the most chaotic place on E-star, where there were only volunteer soldiers. Now she's being asked to have a military mission? Isn't that ridiculous?
But since he hasn't been released yet, Zhou Jiu has no choice but to keep it all bottled up inside.
"I'm a little tired and want to travel and see different scenery. Although it's beautiful here, I feel like I'm getting a little tired of it," Zhou Jiu replied.
"I've given you the opportunity, but if you don't cherish it, there's nothing I can do. The most I can give you is a month of travel before you go on your mission," Major Elsa continued.
“…”
"This is Colonel Gella Baird's instruction. He can speak with you if you have any questions."
"I don't know him. What do you need to talk to? I will be a good citizen from now on."
"What if it could get you back to ancient Earth?"
Zhou Jiu's eyelids twitched. This investigation is quite thorough. What's the point? What could possibly be of use to her, and why isn't it hers? This isn't exclusive technology.
Exclusive technology? Zhou Jiu, who had just finished mocking herself, suddenly realized for a moment that Qiyuan Technology Company knew the person she was drawing runes on stones—Teacher Sun? Impossible, Lin Xiu, impossible, Sun You? Without any ulterior motive, revealing it would do Sun You no good; she was the least likely person among them.
That's probably just those three people, or maybe she's overthinking it?
“Once the Ancient Blue Star passage opens, we can all go to Ancient Blue Star,” Zhou Jiu said.
"We've arrived. You can leave after signing." Zhou Jiu followed Major Elsa directly from the aircraft onto the internal passageway of the General Administration.
Zhou Jiu said "oh" and this time she walked to the back, where there were many gun barrels installed on both sides of the corridor.
"That's all." Major Elsa handed the items to Zhou Jiu.
"I've hired a lawyer, and I need him to review all the terms before I can sign. Major, could you please let my lawyer in for a moment?" Zhou Jiu looked at the stack of documents and flipped through them page by page.
No wonder they told her to find a lawyer; all this back and forth just seems to be saying the same thing.
"...When did you find them?" Major Elsa asked after a moment's hesitation.
"It was probably after I participated in the variety show that my friend asked me about my schedule and suggested it."
"Qiao Shi?"
"No, Savi."
"Okay, if the lawyer comes, I'll let him in. Anyway, you can leave whenever you're done signing." With that, Major Elsa left.
Zhou Jiu glanced at the pen left by Major Elsa and closed the paper document.
Zhou Jiu gradually settled into the chair, closed her eyes, and pretended to doze off. Listening to the ticking of the clock, which served as a form of mental pressure, a smile appeared on her lips. Although she didn't know exactly why she had to sign, she was always very patient and not easily influenced.
"Ajiu, I have a bit of a headache." The copper coin gradually moved closer to Zhou Jiu's ear.
"Hmm?" Zhou Jiu opened his eyes, carefully examining his surroundings, and his mental energy was gradually guided to appear on his fingertips.
Good heavens, that's one of Gella Baird's old tricks.
Zhou Jiu drew forward slowly with his fingertips, "Qiqi, go to the position."
"Okay."
Grabeld watched Zhou Jiu's movements in the video and thought, "She really is Zhou Qian's successor. Oh well, we can't hold her back anymore. Let it be."
"That ore location?"
"Let's cooperate again later. We can't let her become a suicide bomber. With her abilities, we can no longer suppress her."
"Teacher, can metaphysical abilities really outperform our technology?" Major Elsa asked.
"Each has its own merits."
The door opened, and the lawyer followed Major Elsa in.
"Hi, Zhou Jiu."
"Hi, Qiu."
After Zhou Jiu finished greeting everyone, he listened to the lawyer and Elsa arguing about the last stack of documents.
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