Chapter 77 Visiting Fate is always full of uncertainty.
After waking up, Yi Lan didn't make a fuss; she just lay in the repair chamber staring blankly at the cover.
Hela opened the lid and sighed, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have stopped you. If we had blown them all up in the fortress back then, neither of us would be suffering like this now—"
If that ill-fated couple had been killed back then, they would probably be busy repairing the fortress and dealing with challenges from various forces right now, with no time for lamenting their fate.
Hela muttered to herself, "But I have good news for you. Your mental strength has broken through the threshold and has been greatly enhanced. As long as you can control your mental strength, you will be the universe's first 'Grandmaster of Mental Strength' and 'Super S-Class Alpha'—if you don't mind paying a huge price, such strength is enough to infiltrate Manra and assassinate that emperor."
She wasn't good at comforting people; she could only help the commander deal with what was in the way.
I used to think that Emperor was unapproachable, no, unreachable. But now, the probability of killing Sklag II is much higher than the probability of Miss Shi falling in love with Yi Lan.
Wise people don't fall in love, and crazy people don't get involved in relationships.
After learning about Yi Lan's experiences, Hela decided to remain single for the rest of her life and dedicate all her energy to the future of the Chaotic Starfield.
Great Lord Asta, I believe O is willing to exchange my true destiny (A) for a future of great wealth, power, and prestige as a great Omega.
I'd rather be a beast of burden than make love.
To her suggestion, Yi Lan only said eight words: "When is the wedding?"
Hela sighed. It seemed that a major battle with Manra was inevitable. She replied, "Manra hasn't finalized the specific time yet. King Sklag II will be visiting Fran in the middle of next month. We speculate that he might take this opportunity to meet with Miss Shi's family. If he acts quickly, the marriage announcement should be made the month after next."
"The best time to act is on the eve of the wedding announcement. I've already arranged for people to prepare on the capital planet. As long as we time it right, the success rate is not low..."
Hela spoke while looking at Yi Lan, and heard him ask her, "What are you trying to say?"
She was silent for a moment before saying, "Miss Shi spends most of her time in the palace. The infiltration mission can only be completed by you alone. It is very risky and has great side effects. Your lifespan will be shortened by at least ten years. Even if you succeed, Miss Shi may already be completely marked and you will not be able to have a perfect offspring. She will also hate you..."
Yi Lan didn't react much, she just looked at her.
Hela had no choice but to say, "I still suggest you kill Sklag II directly and then cooperate with Prince Similan. With us as your helpers, even if the eldest prince has the advantage, Similan can fight him for many years. Manra will either be in civil war or split apart. At that time, no matter which prince holds Miss Shi, we can negotiate with them and bring her back to the fortress."
“If I kill Sklag II, won’t she hate me?” Yi Lan asked.
“That’s not important,” Hela said casually.
The civil war in Manra will affect several empires, and the Merchant Alliance will retreat, already facing significant internal problems—the Chaotic Starfield will have a perfect opportunity.
Back then, they could take advantage of whomever they wanted.
Originally, this was not possible, but Yi Lan's recent mental disorder has caused his mental power to leap forward again, giving him assassination abilities comparable to Asta.
“I know you’ve always wanted to win against that emperor on the battlefield, but the current situation in the universe is changing rapidly. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. History is ultimately written by the victors. As long as we can seize this opportunity, the universe will be ours.” Hela tried to brainwash Yi Lan with talk of power and material possessions. She knew that Yi Lan was not a kind and upright person. If it were a few years ago, she wouldn’t have needed to offer any advice; Yi Lan would have already slammed his fist on the table and taken action.
But even after she launched into a long and rambling speech, the commander still didn't seem to understand.
"Keep a close eye on Shi Wei," Yi Lan said.
Hela clenched her fists. She really wanted to punch Yi Lanbang twice to wake him up from his love-struck daze and clean out all the pink bubbles in his head.
But looking into Yi Lan's green eyes, she remembered many years ago when she was anxiously awaiting disaster in the underground breeding base. It was these same eyes that, like a god descending, opened the cage with two shots and said to her casually: "Alright, they're all dead."
So she said, "Okay."
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Fran has always treated King Sklag II with the highest honors during his visits, and Shi Wei's accompaniment this time marks her complete public appearance.
As countless flight cameras awaited, the black-painted Manra "Air Force One" with a cross star slowly descended. A dozen minutes later, the hatch opened, the floating ladder rose, and a tall man in a black uniform appeared before everyone's eyes.
He first shook hands with the ship's chief of staff, then turned sideways and stretched his hand out behind the hatch. Because of the distance, people on the ground could only see a fair hand reaching out, and then a petite figure walked out—
She was a slender and beautiful woman, dressed in a white dress, with black hair and black eyes, a typical appearance of the Sino language family. Her neck was adorned with a ribbon and a pink and white rose, making her look elegant and charming.
The two descended slowly on the suspended elevator, looking incredibly well-matched.
Anyone familiar with Manla's news and gossip could easily guess who this person was. Although many people already knew the list of visitors in advance, such a high-profile appearance made Manla's attitude very clear.
Those who are interested will naturally see this as a signal. It's no secret that the Emperor has a Franco-American girlfriend. This seemingly delicate and beautiful Omega has sparked a power struggle between Manra and the Mercenaries, the two leaders of the organization. Her identity and family background have long been thoroughly investigated by various powerful agencies.
The Emperor's visit was also aimed at strengthening the cooperation between Manra and Fran. After all, the alliance had temporarily allied with the mercenaries, and Manra naturally needed to find some helpers. So bringing a Fran-descended girlfriend to the meeting was also a way of showing goodwill.
As early as the beginning of the year, some analysts predicted that this was the start of a new Cold War.
In the clash between these two superpowers, countless countries and organizations, large and small, have begun to take sides, either voluntarily or involuntarily.
Perhaps a world war will break out soon, perhaps one side will collapse silently, or perhaps they will fight to the death for many years until one side is exhausted and swallowed up by the other.
But no one can predict what will happen in the future.
Fate is always full of uncertainty.
Wei was already quite familiar with the visit process, having received training beforehand, but she still almost collapsed from exhaustion after going through it all.
Since the old emperor was terminally ill, it was impossible for Fran to drag him off his sickbed to greet the great emperor. Therefore, most of the important government officials, from the prime minister to the defense minister and the foreign minister, attended the welcoming ceremony.
All ten of Fran's noblemen came, which was considered the highest respect given to Manra.
At various meetings and occasions, Shi Wei had to maintain a smile at all times and say a few words at appropriate moments. It was her first time experiencing something like this, and her nerves were constantly on edge.
"I never imagined that returning to Fran would be like this. This is much more nerve-wracking than when I was in Manla," Shi Wei remarked to Shi Chuan while sipping her afternoon tea.
When Shi Wei returned to China, the Shi family naturally had to make an appearance. However, Shi's father's personality was not suitable for being exposed in front of the camera, and his father was not presentable. If he only brought his mother, there was a chance that the news would be written about him. After thinking about it, Shi Chuan decided to come alone.
"There will be more of these kinds of things in the future, so you need to get used to it as soon as possible." It wasn't easy for Shi Chuan to come all this way. With layers upon layers of sentries and checks, he truly felt the distance between himself and his sister now, and couldn't help but ask, "Are you really sure about this?"
Shi Wei didn't explain why she suddenly got married, and Shi Chuan didn't ask further, but he still needed to confirm it again.
Marrying the emperor of a country or the ruler of a region is no simple matter.
Upon hearing his question, Shi Wei chuckled and said, "Brother, what if I suddenly change my mind now? Would His Majesty tear us both apart?"
Shi Chuan chuckled and said, "If you want to go back on your word, that's your own business, it has nothing to do with me."
After the siblings finished joking around, Shi Wei suddenly asked, "Is it really the Li family?"
Shi Chuan nodded helplessly.
To be honest, I had good foresight back then, choosing Li Huaize as my ally. Now he's successful, and the Li family has also prospered.
Although Emperor Fran was not yet dead, the various noble families had already decided their victories, and the old emperor's clansmen had been placed under surveillance.
Shi Wei sighed, "When I arrived, I saw the head of the Li family. She stood in the first position among the great nobles when we were being greeted. Although she is not young, her aura is really strong and oppressive. Is Li Huaize here? I don't think I saw him."
“He’s here.” Shi Chuan popped up a photo and zoomed in on a corner: “He’s in the crowd so you didn’t see him. If nothing unexpected happens, he should be the next head of the Li family.”
Shi Wei looked closely and was somewhat surprised: "He's very handsome, much more so than in the public photos. He looks like a refined young nobleman. I never imagined he was so cunning."
Shi Chuan just smiled lightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "The nobleman Fran is a man of low profile. His public photos are specially edited, and he doesn't look much better than an ordinary person... He's good at putting on airs."
"Is he still trying to contact you recently?" Shi Wei asked thoughtfully.
Shi Chuan nodded: "Yes, actually his real intention is not what he wants. I don't care if he wants to see me, but judging from his words, it seems that he wants to see you."
Shi Wei shook her head and said with a smile, "That won't do. He's so handsome. If I go to see His Majesty, he'll be unhappy. If he wants to see you, then go ahead. After all, you're still a Franco. You can't see me."
She's not someone you can just meet any Tom, Dick, or Harry.
Shi Chuan understood her meaning and asked again, "Several other noble families have also been trying to curry favor. I think we can accept the gifts from others, but the favor from the Cui family is a bit too much."
"I'll take them all." Shi Wei waved her hand and said magnanimously, "There will be plenty of people who want to curry favor with you in the future. Their fate is already decided. As long as they don't go too far, I'll accept them all."
“I think so too. We should either accept them all or none of them, so that if we only accept one or not one, people will have different opinions,” Shi Chuan said.
"Yes, you did a great job," Shi Wei coaxed him, trying to make him relax and not be so nervous.
Anyway, if she can't handle it, she'll be the one to clean up the mess.
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Author's Note: Xiaowei has been somewhat assimilated by His Majesty; she'll be bringing out her ex-boyfriend later! [doge]
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