"Adjutant, you go down first." Feimei's voice was not loud, but her tone was unquestionable.
The adjutant quickly saluted, made a gesture, and transferred several soldiers who were on guard nearby.
So, the only ones left in this open space were the female general and the figure behind the screen.
A deep and dignified voice sounded from the electronic board screen: "You are injured."
"It's okay, just a minor injury." Feimei's mouth curled up slightly, like a stubborn child trying to show off to his father.
The figure on the screen turned around, but he was too far away from the camera, so his appearance could not be seen clearly.
"You are still the same. You have been like this since you were little. You turn big things into small things and small things into nothing."
Feimei said disapprovingly: "It's not a serious injury. But have you been taking your medicine on time recently?"
The person on the screen coughed awkwardly a few times: "Of course, there's no need to ask about this."
Feimei snorted, "You forgot to take your medicine again, godfather. I've already told you that you need a wife."
Another dry cough came from the electronic board: "Compared to me, you are the one who needs a husband. Feimei, I'm not saying anything to you, you're already an adult, why don't you consider it?"
"My godfather hasn't found his other half yet, how can I just focus on seeking my own happiness?" Feimei smiled slyly.
"Humph, you little fox, you only know how to use me as a shield!"
Feimei pursed her lips and chuckled: "But what I said is the truth, godfather, can't you consider it? The Yun family came to propose marriage last year, and I think their third daughter is quite good."
"Nonsense!" The city lord said in a serious tone, "That girl is younger than you, she can be my daughter. If I really marry her, how will other people see me?"
"Besides, is that marrying a wife? That's raising a daughter, right? You are already enough for my family. If there is another one, I can't bear it."
Feimei laughed heartily.
The people on the screen also laughed, and both of them laughed out loud. After a while, the laughter subsided.
The city lord then said, "So, has the matter been settled?"
Feimei nodded: "I personally cut off the head of the Black Prince and watched him disintegrate. Don't worry, godfather, there will be no Black King."
"At least, not this time."
The city lord said happily: "That's good, you did a great job. Feimei, with this victory, when you take over as city lord, there will be fewer voices of opposition."
Feimei sighed softly: "Godfather, do I have to succeed him as city lord? Don't you think Commander Chu, Commander Cao or Minister Wade are more qualified to take this position?"
The person on the electronic board said calmly, "I have considered what you said. They are indeed qualified, but qualification alone is not enough. Most importantly, their abilities have obvious flaws."
"Old Chu is definitely capable of fighting, and he has many military achievements. But he has a bad temper, and it's hard for him to be a commander. If he is made the city lord, the Sky Fortress will be in chaos the next day."
"Cao Gang has a steady personality, but his steadiness is both his strength and his failure. Our Skyfort is in a period of development. As the city lord, he needs to be aggressive and decisive. These two things are exactly what Cao Gang lacks."
"As for Wade, he used to be pretty good, but he's not an Ascendant. And after what happened to me seventeen years ago, he's already prejudiced against Ascendants.
. Among the three, he is the least suitable to sit on the position of city lord. "
The figure said in a deep voice: "Xiaomei, I have no sons, only you as my adopted daughter. I raised you by myself, and I know your temperament and abilities very well. Looking at the entire Skyfort, no one is more suitable than you to succeed the position of City Lord."
Feimei lowered her eyes: "Even if you say so, I..."
"Don't worry, your godfather will definitely pave the way for you before you can take this position. When you take over my responsibility, I can build a house by the sea, go fishing every day, raise a dog, and enjoy my retirement life."
Feimei forced a smile: "Godfather, you are still young. Isn't it too early to talk about retirement now?"
The city lord laughed and said, "I'm not young anymore. Look at my memory now. It's not as good as before."
Feimei laughed with him for a few times, and then said, "By the way, foster father. Before the Black Prince died, he said something. He used our language."
There was a moment of silence on the electronic board before the city lord asked, "What did he say?"
"He said that they had been behind the door before, which means that they had been to our world."
"He also said that there is more than one Black Prince like him. Godfather, do you think there may be Black Kings born in other places in the Reverse Realm?"
The figure on the screen sighed softly: "The Reverse Realm is so vast. What we have explored and mastered is just a drop in the ocean. Even if there are other places we don't know about, it's not surprising that the Black King is born."
"However, even if another Black King appears, it will not be easy for it to find the Clave Gate."
"That's right." Fei Mei nodded slightly. "So far, including in other numbered inverse realms, I haven't heard of any black people having vehicles that can move long distances. Even black people with the ability to fly are very rare."
"But... "
"I know what you're worried about." The city lord said in a deep voice, "If we stop exploring the Reverse Realm, the risk of being invaded by the Dark People will be greatly reduced."
"But Feimei, even if we don't explore the Reverse Realm, other fortress cities will continue to explore it. As long as there are Star Marrow Pillars in the Reverse Realm, and there are resources and technologies that we don't have, the exploration of the Reverse Realm will never end."
"Under this premise, we cannot stand still. The price of standing still is being replaced by other cities, or even destroyed!"
Feimei's eyes dimmed: "I understand, godfather."
The city lord hummed, "There's nothing going on over there, so come back. While you're recovering, you can play chess with me. I have to say, this kind of game in the Reverse Realm is quite interesting, but it's a pity that it's hard to find an opponent."
Feimei smiled and said, "Isn't Commander Chu very keen on this kind of game? Otherwise, Commander Cao would also be fine."
The city lord waved his hands and said, "Don't do that. Old Chu is a lousy chess player. He always regrets his moves. I almost had a fight with him once. As for Cao Gang, it's more fun to play chess with an artificial intelligence than with him."
"That's it. Come back quickly. Your foster father will cook a delicious meal to reward our great general."
Feimei agreed with a smile and then ended the call.
When she raised her head again, her smile gradually disappeared. There was an endless world in front of her, and who knew what was in the depths of that darkness, eyeing the world outside the door covetously.
... ...
Skyfort.
When the sun passed through the Clough Gate and stepped onto the transfer platform of the fortress,
The bright sunlight made it almost impossible for the boy to open his eyes.
Tian Yang was pushed from behind. He turned around and saw Kun Lan, who was wrapped in bandages, staring at him and saying, "Don't block the way, Bai Mao. Don't think I will let you go just because you carry me on your back. I'm telling you, no way!"
After saying this, this guy ran away with a gloomy air.
Tian Yang pointed at his nose and asked, "Did I offend him again?"
"That little blue-haired boy has always been conceited. Now he has been helped more than once by people he hates, and he feels uncomfortable." Leaning on a crutch, Cangdu jumped out of the door on one foot.
Tianyang wanted to help him, but Cangdu shook his head and said, "I'm not that delicate, don't touch me."
"How dare you talk about others when you feel so awkward yourself." Ji Yu said indifferently from behind.
Cangdu immediately jumped up like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and shouted, "What's wrong with me? No matter how wrong I am, I'm not as wrong as you."
Ji Yu spread his hands: "Why do I feel awkward?"
Cangdu pointed at Tianyang and said, "You gave your first kiss to a young boy. I don't believe you won't feel awkward."
"What! Ji Yu, you attacked Tian Yang?" Han Shu walked out of the Kraft Gate, and dropped his cigarette in surprise.
Ji Yu's face flushed immediately: "That was an accident! I was just excited for a moment! And Captain, did you have to shout so loudly?!"
Han Shu looked around and saw many people looking at their team. The captain coughed a few times and said, "I'm not too shocked. After all, Jiyu, you never think of yourself as a woman. I thought you would never like boys in your life."
Ji Yu's face turned even redder: "Who doesn't regard herself as a woman? Why don't you say that you stinky men don't know how to appreciate me. Also, I don't like Tian Yang, absolutely not!"
"Why would you blush without me?" Han Shu stroked his messy hair. "Okay, okay, now that I'm back, let's take a few days off. Everyone has been tired recently, so let's take a week off first. Report back to the team barracks after a week. I'm leaving first. Bye..."
The Raven Squad disbanded on the transfer platform, and Tianyang rode his unicycle back to the dormitory.
After a series of access checks, the electronic lock opened and Tianyang walked into the entrance hall.
After the door was closed, the boy found the room eerily quiet.
Although the home smart system has started the exhaust function and automatically opened the windows, the air in the room is still very stuffy.
Tianyang put down his bag, placed his sword against the wall, walked through the entrance, and whispered to the empty living room, "I'm back."
No one answered.
He stood in the living room for a few seconds, then suddenly picked up the knife and left the apartment.
It was already evening when he came back. Tianyang opened the door and asked the delivery worker to bring in the potted plants one by one. According to Tianyang's instructions, potted plants of all sizes were placed in the living room, bedroom, balcony, and even two pots were placed in the kitchen.
Finally, a fish tank was placed in the corner of the living room. Looking at the various small fish swimming freely in it, Tianyang felt that his apartment finally had some life.
The next day, after breakfast, the boy threw some feed into the fish tank.
The communicator rang. It was a real-time message from Han Shu, who was requesting a connection.
After Tianyang answered the call, Han Shu's voice rang out from the intercom: "Tianyang, are you free today? Can you help me with something..."