Roland has probably never seen such an honest person since he became a prince. Many of the prepared remarks were blocked by one sentence, and he didn't answer for a while. Diana couldn't help but laugh at her husband's blank expression.
"Dr. Adrian, don't be too busy to refuse." The Queen came out to mediate, "Roland must have his reasons for saying this. How about listening to him first and then making a decision?"
Ed nodded lightly, after all, Diana couldn't help but give her face.
"Actually, Doctor, you may have misunderstood. It is understandable that you want to avoid politics as a researcher, but I don't mean to let you participate in political struggles from now on." Roland gave Diana a grateful look, "First of all Only five people, including you, know about the loss of TurnA on the moon. Whether it is for security or stability reasons, I hope you can join the core decision-making level of the moon."
Simply put, you know too much and you have to get involved.
"Secondly, we really don't have absolute deterrence by force now. Although others don't know, we must be prepared with both hands. Whether it is the earth or PLANT, as long as there is an irrational ruler on either side, we will become very passive. I'm not worried about armaments, and what we can do with the resources of the moon is limited. Mainly diplomatically, we have to change some strategies and become more proactive."
"But isn't that obvious?" Ed looked at Roland puzzled. "Isn't the sudden change of foreign policy just to attract people's thoughts?"
"Yes, so this can't be done by me and Diana. We need someone with a more neutral identity and a less obvious political identity to achieve our strategic layout. This person preferably has a high social status. , can make people recognize his subjective initiative." Roland showed an apologetic expression, "Doctor, although I don't want to say that, but the moon needs you to take the blame."
"Let me give you a stroke." Ed tasted Roland's remarks and translated them into vernacular, "That is to say, because I am a politically stunned young man, everything I do will make people feel like a nerd messing around. . But my social status is relatively high and I am deeply trusted, so the two of you just let me mess around. Anyway, Moonlight Butterfly is in my hands. In general, I'm taking the blame for the government, is that what it means?"
"You're right." Roland looked a little embarrassed. "I know this is a bit embarrassing for you, but Diana and I have no better way for now. We will try to compensate you as much as possible."
"Actually, grievance is not so bad, and this method sounds unexpectedly feasible." Ed thought for a while, "For outsiders, if they don't know about TurnA, they won't think of it anyway. went."
"It's best if you can understand, Doctor." Roland sighed with relief, "And you should also be aware of the situation of the Moon Government. You will never be allowed to participate in intrigue political struggles. Even you are in Anaheim. The position can continue to be retained, and if you want to create MS, you can continue. Usually, you only need to show up from time to time, and you don’t need to come to the government to work. You can show up when you are needed at a critical time.”
It's a bit of a mess, but the moon is always the Roland couple's word, and the couple can play whatever they want. And why do you always feel that Roland has a clear understanding of his character, and this condition is too appetizing
"How is it?" Roland looked at him expectantly. "If you agree, you will be the Minister of Science and Technology from tomorrow."
"Wait a minute!" Ed suspected that he had heard it wrong. "Does the Ministry of Science and Technology handle diplomacy here?"
"But Doctor, it's too strange for you to be the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is a problem." Roland smiled, "And there are some things that only you can do as a Doctor. The Ministry of Science and Technology is the most suitable place. You'll know why when you get your first mission."
This is the end of Roland's speech, and he began to silently wait for Ed's reply. To be honest, the pros and cons analysis is meaningless, obviously the risks outweigh the benefits. But can you sit back and relax while building a Gundam in Anaheim? Are all his actions motivated by interests? Like Diana's first question, the key here is not what he can get, but what he wants to do. And he really likes this place, his home is here.
"Please allow me to contribute to the moon." Ed replied with relief, "I will join."
"That's great!" Roland had a bright smile on his face, and the room was full of light for a while, making Ed slightly absent-minded, "Then it will be Minister Adrian from tomorrow, but it's awkward, let's call you Doctor, That's easy. Now that we can move on to the next topic, Doctor, I wonder if Miss Lux has any intentions of getting involved in politics?"
"What?" Ed looked at Roland inexplicably, then looked down at Diana, Her Majesty was still expressionless.
"After all, Miss Lux is the one you brought back with Doctor, and I won't overtake it. If you don't have this plan, then this topic will stop there." Roland tried to read something from Ed's face, "But if there is, We are willing to help her to foster a Kleinist collaborator in PLANT after the war, and we have some special information on Senator Aznab. Of course, as before, it will be shot in your personal capacity, Doctor, after all Your relationship is a very legitimate motivation."
Roland also knew that there was a problem with Char? But thinking about Roland's actual age, at least he was someone of the same generation as Lux's father, so it makes sense to know something.
"I can go back and ask her if she wants to." Ed made an expression as natural as possible. "But we have nothing to do with it?"
"Oh, is it?" Roland looked at him playfully, "Then I suggest you hurry up, this is not only good for the moon, but also for the doctor himself. Let me say more, Miss Lux has a sweet voice, She also has a high level of cooking, is a good housekeeper, and in my opinion is a good match for you, Doctor."
Ed remembered that Roland knew CC for a long time, and he should have a general idea of his relationship with CC, although the two were not acquainted. But what's the situation? Could it be that Lux won Roland at some point
But it's brave to praise other women like this in front of his wife. Diana stared blankly at Roland out of the corner of her eyes. Roland didn't seem to notice. Ed thought you should wait for you to go home and kneel on the motherboard at night.
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"So you're an official?" CC looked at the person in the video in surprise, "I never thought you could be an official, the moon is an incredible place."
"What do you call me like this?" Ed couldn't help laughing. "Have you always had any prejudice against my ability? And I don't need to do anything, just show my face once a week, and it feels like I don't do anything with a salary."
"Is Roland a little too nice to you?" CC looked at Ed jokingly, "I remember you complimented him on being 'beautiful'? You can't help but reach out while I'm not at home? Be careful with Diana looking for him. You are in trouble."
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm not a human being anymore." Ed smiled, then took a deep breath with a straight face, "By the way, CC, I have something very important that I have to explain to you..."
"Wait." CC interrupted Ed, and his expression suddenly became alert. "Have you reorganized your room? You cleaned it yourself? The furnishings have also been changed? Have you become so diligent?"
"I haven't done a second cleaning in a month." The person in the video quickly answered the question reflexively, and then showed a somewhat regretful look, "...When did you come back? It's been so long."
"I don't know, the Japanese side is in trouble right now, and it may take some days." CC looked at the room behind Ed and saw nothing unusual, "But this matter is very important, I will go back after finishing it. I have more than my own, so don't worry. What did you say just now?"
"...Nothing, let's talk about it next time."
After chatting for a while, CC hung up the video call. She always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell. She had never experienced this kind of experience, and she couldn't analyze the answer from her past experience. Feeling a little irritable, she decided to go out for a walk.
"Ah, Miss CC, good afternoon." When Asuka pushed Mayu to greet her, Mayu also gestured politely.
It should be that Asuka just took Mayo to relax near the pier. Mayu has limited mobility, and it is boring to stay on the boat all the time. CC stopped and nodded casually in return.
"Miss CC, we met a very interesting couple just now!" Mayu seemed to want to chat with her, "There is a boy about the same age as my brother, um, maybe a little smaller? It's really a coincidence to push the sister in the wheelchair! But the brother and sister are even more pitiful, the sister seems to be blind."
"What's your name?" CC was a little stunned.
"I didn't ask, I just heard that they were siblings when they passed by." Asuka looked at her with some doubts, "Is it someone Miss CC knows? Maybe I can find them when I go back now, they should still be there. "
"It sounds like a certain pair of children from old acquaintances. I may have met their brother and sister when they were young." CC immediately returned to normal, "But that was many years ago, forget it, that's it."
"Oh." Asuka nodded, even though she didn't understand what was going on. "Well, Miss CC, how long will it take us to go back? Stella... you know."
Stella has stopped using drugs for a while, and her body is getting weaker and weaker. Now she doesn't need to send someone to watch her. Since two days ago, she has been in a coma for several hours every day, and Asuka is very worried. If this goes on, the girl may not be able to hold it, and she must get advanced medical assistance.
CC thought about it carefully, and finally sighed: "You guys go back to the moon first, I don't know how long it will take. Going back by boat, Stella is a black family, and it is impossible to buy a ticket."
"But what will Miss CC do in the future?" Mayu was worried, "Japan isn't very peaceful right now."
"After that, I will go directly to No. 3 Shin-Tokyo City, which I am very familiar with and have been there many times." CC Chong Mayu smiled lightly, this little girl was really worried for her, "There is always a problem after finishing things. There is a way to go back, I have a lot of life experience on earth, you don’t have to worry. It’s really not good, just pick me up again.”
"It shouldn't be too late, let's get ready to set off in the next two days!" Asuka seemed very excited, recently he was getting tired of spending more time with Stella, "Mr. Urumki used to be a regular soldier, so he should be able to sail a boat, right? I also learned a little bit in the military school. As long as I can go back to the moon, Stella, Stella will definitely get better!"
Now that Ed is a government official, Stella's matter can be settled by him, right? CC thinks about it and thinks that there is no problem.
"By the way, I'll tell Pumu the code of the ship later." This man has sacrificed his life for Ed, and should be the most reliable. "You all follow his instructions throughout."
The Asuka siblings sensible did not ask why. After a while, CC found Pumu, explained the beginning and end of the matter to him, arranged the task, and told him that the ship's password was—
"Paramecia."