"The Cult of the Sun God...have they already allied with Black Flag City?"
"The leaders of both sides met, but there was no fighting, so it's an alliance."
Lina: "Maybe we can use them. They are enemies too, they're just temporarily allied. What did the Black Flag City Lord give us? We can give back, and even more."
Qin Che shook his head and sighed, "What the King of the Church wants is nothing more than land. Just ask a few of the raiders in the north, and they will know this history. It was all for the land of the Garden of God. Of course, it may also be for the purpose of spreading the religion here. The raiders are extremely xenophobic and will not let them succeed. At the very least... they will not let them succeed in the northern mountains."
"You mean, the Black Flag City Lord wants to exchange our land for an alliance with the Sun God Cult, right?"
Qin Che: "Probably."
Lina frowned, her eyes filled with worry, as she checked Qin Che's injuries and personally called for medicine to be brought over and to change his dressings.
Since their relationship made some progress last time, Lina's attitude towards Qin Che has undergone a complete 180-degree change since she returned.
That cold, bureaucratic demeanor, pretending to be a subordinate and handling business as if it were nothing, is gone.
It contained a touch of tenderness and concern.
Qin Che reached out and hugged her, placing her on his lap. Although they didn't say a word, their eyes met, and Lina's face gradually flushed. She lowered her head and leaned against Qin Che's chest.
After a while, their lips met.
Lina's delicate body trembled slightly as she allowed herself to be done.
“If we go back like this, how are you going to explain it to Princess Sa?” Lina said softly.
Qin Che: "To be honest, she won't care. I don't have any feelings for her. We're only together because of politics. She's just cooperating with me."
Lina: "I don't think so. Princess Sa has genuine feelings for you."
"Maybe so. I never doubt a woman's acting skills."
Lina retorted angrily, "That's not acting. You were fighting in the mountains, and he helped you so much in the cabinet. It was all genuine. You can't fake that."
"Um... I admit that."
Qin Che nodded in response. Suddenly, Lina flipped over and straddled Qin Che's neck, wrapping her arms around him passionately, and they remained inseparable for a long time.
"And what about me? Are you just acting for me?"
Lina whispered in Qin Che's ear, her breath slightly ragged, her fragrance intoxicating, her body soft and warm like jade.
Qin Che shook his head: "I'm usually quite passive, and I'm rarely proactive with you."
Lina gave a snort.
Qin Che discovered that when this female warrior got coquettish, it was really hard to resist. It was a unique feeling, very passionate, and it compelled you to respond to her. The better you responded, the happier she would be.
Qin Che still had some genuine feelings for Lina.
After all, we've spent so much time together.
He couldn't be sure when Lina had developed feelings for him.
But without a doubt, Qin Che himself fell in love with her during his time in the Garden of Gods.
Lina is no match for Savany in terms of background or appearance, but Savany is, after all, the princess of the Glory Court, representing royal power and holding many political positions. She is clear-headed and can perfectly conceal her emotions, manage her subordinates, and balance power.
Lina doesn't have that much power.
But she is his confidante, and she doesn't represent anyone else, only himself.
Savanyin sent Lina to the Garden of Gods to assist him, and Qin Che no longer needed to be involved in many things because he trusted Lina.
Lina has experience governing in Westburg, Old Town, and the No. 1 Wall Cabinet.
To be honest, despite being a woman, she is now a seasoned politician with extensive experience and connections.
The situation in the mountains is simple and clear. Because of the war, the area has been under war control, and all forces are under Qin Che's command. For Lina, this is not a challenge at all; she only needs to spend half a day each day to complete all her work.
She was always there to serve Qin Che wholeheartedly, bridging the gap between the past and the future.
...
The next day.
Qin Che awoke, and sunlight streamed into the room through the window, casting a golden halo on the carpet.
Lina heard some noises from under the covers. She lazily turned over, peeked out from underneath, and wrapped her arms tightly around Qin Che, resting her head against his neck, breathing softly.
Qin Che rolled out of bed, threw off the covers, and dressed himself.
Lina, who was behind her, had already woken up: "Going to get busy?"
"Inspect the defense line."
He is currently in Tiger Leopard Peak, in the central government building of the fortress. Qin Che has a residence on the top floor, which has been renovated and has wooden floors and woven plush carpets. The decor features many desert totems and patterns, the only difference being the abundance of wood.
Desert dwellers consider scarce timber a symbol of prestige.
Qin Che deserves this residence.
He was also the only one who could live here.
In terms of extreme luxury, his residence on Tiger and Leopard Peak was even more luxurious than his own royal palace in the No. 1 Wall Cabinet.
After getting up, Lina didn't put on any clothes, but just wrapped herself in a light blanket and came up to help Qin Che put on his clothes.
After giving her a light kiss, Qin Che said, "I'll leave this to you."
"Yes, don't worry."
Lina's gaze softened, the coldness on her face gone, replaced by deep affection and a happy smile. This woman was both strong and gentle, capable on the battlefield and at home in the bedroom.
After tidying up, Qin Che teleported away.
I first went to the south to take a look, and Li Xin was in the southeast corner.
Upon seeing Qin Che arrive, Li Xin said nothing and invited him into the tent.
"It's not good for things to continue like this. They plan to build a fortress in the third line of defense in the southeast, which is where we are. It will be similar in size and form to Fortress 21 in the outer area, serving as a town and a supply transit station."
Qin Che smiled: "Okay, you've already applied to Tiger Leopard Peak?"
"The application has been submitted, and it will probably take about six months to build. Engineering resources are extremely scarce right now. Hey, the people below are complaining and hoping to stop the construction so we can focus on dealing with the war. We really don't have much money left."
As he spoke, Li Xin's gaze deepened, and his expression became much more serious...
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