After such a small "episode", the voyage of the Polaris was naturally greatly affected. After Tietoru was completely captured, Andriel even very forcefully ordered the ship to stop and standby in the name of a federal officer. She is only a major in the army, and she does not have any law enforcement powers, so she is theoretically not qualified to call for the suspension of a legally operating civilian vessel. However, perhaps Andreil, who was deceived with two Anemo God guards, was too terrible, or it could be that after this time, the second mate was arrested as an accomplice, and the captain of the ship, Mr. Planck, naturally shrunk, and no one raised any objections.

All in all, the rights and interests of the citizens of the Federation were once again trampled on by the might of government officials on this small Polaris. What a sad story!

Early in the morning of the second day of the Polarstar's stoppage, a Federation Force Angel-class frigate arrived. They took away the prisoners, and at the same time put nearly 50 sailors on board the ship on the grounds of "ensuring that nothing goes wrong". The passengers on board felt safe, but the crew always had a feeling that they were being watched. All in all, after this short but intense interlude, the Polaris once again began its original voyage to the federal capital of Elichar.

"No matter what kind of tough guy that Bloodclan is, the Arcane Torture Master who is proficient in prophecy and spirituality will surely pull out a piece of what we want to know from his mouth. The Federation's grain passage should be safe from now on. After that, Andreel said so to Lu Xi.

"Since it has happened, I can only comfort myself that all the sacrifices I have made before are worth it." Although he played a detective in this battle. Brushed a handful of reputation points, but after the matter was over. Lu Xi looked a little listless.

Major Andreel was slightly stunned and looked around. Finding that the rest of the people were busy in the distance, he immediately lowered his voice, and his tone was a little subtle: "It seems that you have already guessed something, right?" Hey, sure enough, this kind of thing can't be hidden from you. ”

"I sincerely hope that everything this time is my guess, and I sincerely hope that it is because I am sick in the second year of secondary school, so the conspiracy theory is over." Lu Xi didn't look at Andrel, and said slowly in a tone that was almost self-talking: "It's fake that the floating fleet has stopped escorting at its limit, and the identity of the coordinator of the cold harbor side is only superficial. The attack on the Turquoise was not an accident either. As for you, as a member of the Secret Imperial History, you happen to be on this Polaris, so it is naturally arranged in advance. The above qiē is actually designed to attract enemies. I'm almost certain that all of the food ships that went to the Federation during this time had covert or covert forces at the station...... Maybe the only accident in this incident was that I was met on this Polaris? ”

Andreel pondered for a moment and said, "You are also a member of the Secret Imperial History. That's why I'm happy to tell you who you are when you talk to me privately. As for the rest...... You should understand, no matter what you say. I'll never admit it. ”

Lu Xi didn't answer, and Andreel continued, "You know, when I met you on the ship, the first thing I felt was the joy of a godsend. Maybe you don't even know it yourself. Your strength and judgment are highly recognized among the Patrol Envoy's fellow Inspectors. One more strong, smart-minded companion, in the current state. But it couldn't have been better. ”

In other words, the Turquoise was nothing more than a decoy for the operation. The hundreds of crew members and tens of thousands of tons of supplies on board were just bait. ”

"All I can say is. Their luck was very bad, but the families of the dead crew members would be properly resettled, and the owner would be compensated afterwards. At least...... Such sacrifices are very worthwhile. That Tiai Toru, since he is a high-ranking blood clan, must also be the mastermind of this series of sabotage incidents, and no matter how bad he is, he is also one of the main planners. With him, we can not only wipe out the enemy's sabotage forces, but also find out many big fish lurking in all walks of life in the Federation. ”

"In addition to the Turquoise, there must be several other similar decoys, right?"

Andreil was a little noncommittal about this question, she just looked at Lu Xi's eyes and sighed slightly: "I know what you have to say, but please understand, from our standpoint, there are many things that have to be done." ”

"It's your 'you' position!" Lu Xi's tone was so flat that there were almost no ups and downs at all: "You know, I've always wanted to resign, and this time I have completely strengthened my belief." ”

Andreel was silent for a few seconds, and then said quietly: "This is actually your freedom. Everyone has their own beliefs, and people like me have confirmed their beliefs when they first entered the military academy, and they also have the consciousness that they would rather dirty their hands than complete their mission. Lu Xi? Belencaster, we are soldiers. It is said that the duty of a soldier is to protect the country, how glorious and great, but if you think about it carefully, isn't our job actually to kill people? In this case, how much difference is there between killing others and killing one's own? In any case, the goal is to 'protect the country and its people'. ”

She bit the last few words very hard, not knowing if it was to strengthen her beliefs or to be sarcastic.

"Having to kill someone for the sake of a glorious goal and deliberately sending people to a dead end for the sake of a glorious goal are two different things. I've done something like this before, and I don't want to do it a second time in my life. Lu Xi turned his head for the first time and looked into Andrel's eyes.

Those bright eyes revealed a firm conviction, but at the same moment, Lu Xi also saw his own eyes from those eyes: "As you said, everyone has their own beliefs. I have no intention of questioning your beliefs, but again, I cannot fully follow your beliefs. Perhaps, a cynical person like me who just wants to eat and wait for death or slap me in the face and pretend to be forced is not a qualified soldier from the beginning. Of course, it won't be a great man, so it's better to resign honestly and go home to live a small life. ”

“…… No, Lu Xijun. Andriel suddenly smiled very gently, as if she were a sister to her doting brother. She changed to a more intimate title: "You have faith, faith that no one can shake." I just haven't realized it yet. You will become a great man, a greater man than our fathers. Maybe our path is pointing in a different direction at some point. But the end will always be together. ”

Lu Xi shrugged noncommittally.

"Speaking of which, please don't tell me my identity." Andriel added: "That kid is so kind, he always likes to drill the horns...... At least I don't want her to know that the darkness she loaths is actually the closest place to her. ”

"Don't worry, that girl, like the ordinary people of the Federation, doesn't even know about the existence of the anti-social group of the Secret Imperial History. Also, I think you're underestimating Sehireu. She is indeed a kind and decent silly girl who likes to drill the tip of the horns, but when it comes to the strength of her heart and the firmness of her faith. But it's so much better than me, a bastard who waits for death! ”

"Well, I'll assume you've agreed. Also, please protect her. Andreel smiled slightly, got up and prepared to leave. At this time, Lu Xi suddenly called out to her again: "Senior, if I am not on the ship, and you have no other way to identify the identity of that pseudo Zhengtai, what are you going to do?" ”

"There are two of my servants on board, as well as an elite stealthy mobile unit of ten. They are all dressed as ordinary passengers on guard, even if they can't identify their identities, they won't have a chance at all. By the time Elichar arrives, all the survivors of the Turquoise will be fully investigated......"

"Including that little girl named Ellie?" Lu Xi knows. Of course, the so-called investigation is not just an inquiry.

"Including the little girl named Ellie." Andreel didn't even pause for half a second, and replied in an unquestioning tone.

Lu Xi sighed slightly, and there was gradually a hint of cynical banter in his tone: "This world is really dangerous. It's really not for me...... Speaking of which, I've been tempted to ask just now. Our fathers? ”

Andreel didn't flicker at all, but said in a very natural tone: "It's not a secret. Just ask, many people are clear. My magic teacher, of course, is also my own uncle...... None other than the current Federal War Secretary, Grand Magister Russell? Clement. Speaking of which, of course, we can be regarded as world friends. ”

Lu Xi said that he was indeed shocked, but because he was so shocked, he didn't have time to make any expressions, so naturally he was very calm, so calm that even he felt too sorry for this shocking gossip.

"You must be wondering, why am I surnamed Ulysses? Hehe, it's very simple, my father and mother have been separated for more than ten years, and I have been following my mother's surname since then. Uncle Russell, on the other hand, left home as early as his teenage years and did not have much contact with his relatives at home. Andreel smiled: "Of course, until I graduated from the Dugubao Military Academy, my uncle didn't even know about my deposit. Therefore, no matter what the bureaucrats and parliamentarians of the gate-wing faction gossip about behind their backs, I can confidently declare that I am where I am today, all by my own efforts. ”

Yes, a magician whose strength has reached the 3rd level of gold before he is 25 years old, except for the three guys who have opened a terrorist organization, can really only be described in such an uninnovative way as "the elite of the elite" and "the genius of the genius". She had plenty of reasons to be proud of herself, and not just an uncle with the title of archmage.

Lu Xi wanted to ask if Master Russell knew about your operation, but in the end, he didn't ask. It was also the last private communication between the two aboard the Polaris.

After that, nothing major happened on the ship. Seaweed Head honestly accompanies his injured sister, and of course his follower dogleg does not dare to come and make trouble at will. Andreel came over to participate in everyone's group activities in a natural manner, and Lu Xi also welcomed him from beginning to end, as if the previous unpleasant conversation had not happened at all. The friends all felt that they had met an empathetic, gentle and beautiful big sister, and everyone was very happy.

Before the New Year, the Polaris finally arrived in Elichar, which was the year 1224 Common Calendar and December 22, 531 in the federal calendar.

…… This time, there seem to be many more beggars in the port area than there was last time.

"Every time, I feel like the country is one step closer to the abyss." Lu Xi sighed with emotion that he couldn't explain, and looked at the street scene in the distance. Towering halfway up the hill in the heart of Elichar, the Azure Palace is still dim and blurry, and like the towers around it, it seems to constitute an impressionist painting. It seems to be there, but I can't see it clearly.

Lu Xi and his friends, after a lapse of more than half a year, finally returned to their home in the sea of clouds in the sky. (To be continued......)

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