"Like you, Major Ulysses is a second-class passenger, so I invited her over." Captain Planck, who looks like a pirate, has a smile of "reserve" and "elegance" in the style of a few people, and his tone of voice is also very kind and decent: "I think, as young and promising active duty officers, young talents, and future pillars of the Federation, the two of them should have a lot of topics, right?" If you can take advantage of this rare leisure time to have dinner with an old fellow like me, it will be a great honor for this Polarstar. ”

"Oh, that's my pleasure." Lu Xi naturally expressed his insincere thanks to the captain with a decent business smile and a smile. As a specific symptom of the late stage of the second stage of the middle and second illness on the indignant and sullen, Lu Xi was actually very unimpressed by the captain's aristocratic "elegant smile" and "calm tone". The so-called pure masters just want to drink wine and eat meat in big bowls, do you look like pirates, so can we be happy and not be so forced?

Similarly, Lu Xi would not believe the other party's words. To put it bluntly, if all the active federal officers on the ship will be invited, then why is Seyleu, who still has the rank of lieutenant, ignored? A Navy lieutenant who is not yet 20 years old, the former president of the student union of the Central Academy of Magic, who has been on the front page of newspapers, published posters and brochures, and has been received by the chairman and speaker of the council, is not a young talent and a pillar of the Federation? Or is it because that girl is hanging around with me, and you white-eyed NPCs have automatically regarded her as my attachment?

Of course, if it is really because of the latter reason, Lu Xi said that he is not unacceptable.

He knows it very well. The reason why he was invited to dinner with the first-class people in this circular restaurant may be due to the fact that he seems to have a "crush" on his herbivorous little animal eldest lady, Olga. But most of it should be attributed to his invincible teacher.

The only disciple and heir of the dignified Firmament Mentor, in this sky realm where magicians are the ruling class. It's definitely the second generation of officials who can't be higher, right? No wonder the captain has made a low profile from beginning to end, even if he is suspected of pretending, he is indeed sincerely entertaining himself. It's no wonder that the nori head and his attendant have such a constipation-like expression, but at most, they just try to ignore themselves, and they don't make a mistake from beginning to end.

Speaking of which, this beautiful major sister should have a similar background to herself. However, the other party did not answer, and Mr. Captain did not introduce him, although Lu Xi was a few curious. But you won't be unreasonable.

Now that everyone has arrived, the dinner party has officially begun. The first soup is stewed chicken with white sauce, the first dish is roast duck breast and potatoes, the main dish is lamb chops or chick loin and eye meat, and the drinks can be selected from fine white grapes or Nord ice honey wine more than ten years old, which is very rich and exquisite. Looking around, the people at the table were satisfied with such a dinner table, and it still looked like "harmony". However, the discerning person only needs to look closely. You can still see the weird and interesting atmosphere in it.

In the face of the "natural enemy" that was close at hand, the seaweed head Duyd was obviously a little restless, but the "reserved" smile on his face that was above the top of the standard eyes of the second generation of squirting was also a little stiff. In order to escape the "invasion" of natural enemies, the top ten beasts of the Federation are dignified. Ah no, the leader of the Ten Princes, the method used is very negative. He turned his head away. Try not to look at Lu Xi, and talk about some topics with the gentleman who can't remember the name. For example, where are there any bird racing (horned eagles) that will be, and the new floating yacht that has just been launched recently. Which troupe has some new faces worth packing, as if Lu Xi, who is two seats away from him, doesn't exist at all. After a while, the wealthy businessman couple also joined the conversation, in addition to cleverly responding to the topic of the two sons and brothers and patting the sycophants from time to time, they also launched some very "reliable" investment plans.

All in all, the chat was very enjoyable, and everyone seemed to have gained a lot.

At the end of the whole meal, if it weren't for Captain Planck in the middle, and the herbivore-based eldest lady Olga asked Lu Xi some typical girlish questions that had no nutritional value, Lu Xi thought that he would become invisible.

The so-called words are not speculative for more than half a sentence, and Lu Xi himself is not too interested in talking to these people. While calmly enjoying the exquisite food that was far superior to that of the popular restaurant, he also looked at the female officer sitting beside him with a hidden gaze.

This is called Andrel? Ulysses's army major was a female officer about twenty-three or four years old, with a beautiful appearance and a very sassy temperament. She was wearing a navy blue women's army officer uniform coat, although it was the style of a typical motive coat, but because it was a female officer uniform, it also underwent a certain waist and chest design, which made the other party's upright figure more feminine and delicate curve charm. The hem of her coat reached just above the knee, and underneath it was fitted with tight black trousers and high riding boots.

…… Well, it's a pity it's not black silk. Otherwise, it would be more appropriate, right?

Although it is simple and even a little strict, it is indeed very suitable for her temperament.

Her temperament bears several similarities with Karin's knight captain Serbellia, both of whom are the same type of noble women like kaolin flowers. The difference is that Andrea should have a decent and friendly smile on her face, although she should be a little more serious, not as awe-inspiring as an iceberg of the latter's unsmiling smile.

She has short silver hair, like a beautiful boy, but on the right sideburns a pigtail that hangs down to the shoulder, tied with a purple thin ribbon, which brings a bit of feminine cuteness and playfulness to herself. She has a pair of reddish-brown eyes, her skin is darker than that of the Caucasian "barbarians", who make up the majority of the continent's population, and her facial features are strangely delicate in silhouette and shape. Judging from these physiological characteristics, the Major's ancestors should have some drow elf blood.

Of course, at this time, she can be regarded as a difficult brother like Lu Xi. The aura of the whole person is also incompatible with the luxurious and frivolous aura here. The rest of the group had a few words with her, but Major Andreel didn't seem to be used to this kind of unnourished chat. A few words were a little stiff and incomprehensible, so he quickly became the same as Lu Xi. became the forgotten marginalized people at this table.

Lu Xi thought about it for a while, then simply put down the knife that was cutting the steak and said, "Speaking of which, what does Chief Ulysses think of today's dish?" ”

"It's okay to call me Andrelle, if you think it's too casual, add a class at most." The major smiled kindly: "We belong to different branches of the military, and we are not in official business, so it is too blunt to call each other by honorific titles all the time. I've heard your name for a long time, and I've always wanted to meet you. Get what you want today. I'm lucky! ”

"You're so polite. Most of the thin names are due to luck and luck, and you really don't dare to take it in front of you. Lu Xi smiled and waved his hand: "To put it lightly, such a dinner full of noble guests is actually very unsuitable for a stray cat like me who has no pedigree certificate, I was just going to say hello to everyone and leave, but I immediately changed my mind when I saw you." ”

"Well, that sounds frivolous, but it doesn't quite match the rumors I've heard." Andreel couldn't help but smile dumbly: "But for any girl, what you just said is actually very applicable." So. Captain Lu Xi this time, is he also returning to China after completing official duties? ”

"It should be regarded as a half-official and half-private matter." Lu Xi spread his hands, and it took a long time to remember that his original purpose was to celebrate Artoria's mother. Empress Elise's birthday was also a cover for the Commonwealth's secret alliance with the Nords. But later, it was Artoria who helped Artoria get a copy of the Atlas Holy Tattoo. He also helped Karin get the Heart of the Holy Spring in the next copy, and during this time, he also seemed to foil the demon's plot twice. got a brilliant artifact, and also abducted a cute Lori apprentice and a useless foodie pet. Get it later. It has purely become a private adventure to get an artifact under the dungeon farming experience.

As a result, more than half a year has passed before you know it. During this period, Lu Xi can be said to have failed to fulfill his duty as a federal officer and secret policeman, and even if he was convicted of dereliction of duty, he was not wronged. But the federal government is still paying salaries, and it hasn't been in arrears for even a month. In this way, even a cheeky and heartless salary thief like Lu Xi feels a little embarrassed.

Well, in fact, the "official business" was handled in the first half of the year, and in the second half of the year, I was doing my own private work and being a salary thief or something...... This kind of thing can usually be made in a bad remarks made by the emperor in a tone that is not ashamed but proud, but Lu Xi can't say it in front of this female officer. Maybe it's because Andreel looks really decent, too full of temperament and too noble, and she's not like Artoria who is a cute natural fool.

"Major Andrell is also on a business trip this time?" In order to alleviate his sudden guilt, Lu Xi coughed immediately and asked casually.

Andreil pondered for a moment, then smiled: "When it comes to official business, I shouldn't just sue others in my position. However, now things are done anyway...... There shouldn't be anything that can't be shown. Well, do you remember that this time last year, there were several vicious incidents of attacks on large grain ships near the Federation? ”

Before Lu Xi could say anything, the purple-haired girl Olga on the side nodded very timely, (she had been listening to the two of them with a shy smile since just now, and she seemed very well-behaved), and said in a somewhat nervous tone: "I've heard of it too, it seems that many people have died, and the ship has been burned...... Alas, why did such a terrible thing happen on the territory of the Federation? ”

"Yes! It's horrible...... I've heard that the government has sent several waves of investigation teams, and even brought in Master Nacardol to investigate, but in the end there are no results. Hearing this, the merchant of Ponte also joined the discussion, and also modestly expressed the subtext of "I am very well-informed" and "I have someone above me".

"Yes, I've heard that, too." The captain showed an inexplicable wry smile: "My ship often has to transport goods such as grain, and thanks to these cases, there are at least two or more frigates around to escort the grain during these times." ”

"Isn't that a typical expression of incompetence?" The gentleman who didn't remember his name clearly said in a very mean tone. Of course, in order to make himself look very responsible, far-sighted and insightful, he also deliberately put on a look of righteous indignation: "It's very hateful for terrorists to attack the ship of the Federation, but isn't it the investigation team and the Federal Military Department that commanded the operation that bear the greatest responsibility?" My father has decided to question Lord Russell at the next congressional consultation, and I am excited to see what excuse he will find. ”

The two girls suddenly showed a fascinated expression of "Wow, our man is so handsome and connotative", and the seaweed head just showed a deep expression, and suddenly saw Lu Xi, who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and immediately hit a spirit, and didn't say anything. Andreil seemed to be trying to tell something, but in the end she just smiled wryly and sighed slightly.

"You can't say that, Mr. Leora. In order to find out the truth of the matter, the army has worked very hard. Moreover, in order to escort the subsequent grain ships, the naval fleet was almost entirely in three shifts, and there was no rest for a long time. Thanks to their hard work, haven't there been any more attacks on grain ships in the past few months? Domestic food prices have finally stabilized. The seaweed-headed sister seemed to have a much better conscience than her unreliable brother, and immediately frowned, and in a very painful tone rebuked the unruly son.

If it were usual, this dumbfounded gentleman would be directly speechless and retaliate, but in the face of a daughter who had completely blown up his family, he only dared to nod his head in embarrassment, and he didn't even dare to make a little resentment.

"So, Major Andreel is here to guard the grain ship?" Lu Xi asked.

"No, it's just a little coordination." Andreel shook her head and said, "You also know that according to the treaties signed by the Federation and several land powers, at an altitude below 5,000 meters, our floating ships are not allowed to fly over the territory of the other party. As for warships, it is even more sensitive. Therefore, every time we carry out a convoy mission, we can only let the warship land from the open sea, and then sail into the other side's port to wait and replenish, and during this period, we always need to be permanently stationed in the federal military personnel and communicate with the local government. And I'm in charge of the coordination of the cold port. ”

"I see." Lu Xi nodded: "So, when you return to China this time, someone has already changed the guard, right?" ”

"It's not a change of guard, it's a revocation." An even more bitter smile flashed in Andrel's eyes: "You also know that it is not an easy job for a warship to carry out escort missions outside for a long time. In the past six months or so, both soldiers and military spending have reached the limit. ”

The scene suddenly cooled down.

As if sensing everyone's concern, Andreil quickly smiled and waved her hand: "However, don't worry about it. It's been more than a month since the fleet stopped escorting, and there haven't been any attacks on grain ships during that time, so there shouldn't be any more accidents. She paused, and then said, "Speaking of which, the Turquoise also set off from Lenggang with a load of grain fifteen days ago, and if it is a qiē shun lì, it should have entered the airspace of Orso by now." (To be continued......)