because i am stel

'Baji --' the voice is very loud.

Because a large cat fell on the metal block at the Rhode Island moor in front of her, and landed on its face, making a crisp, painful sound.

"It's too much! Shirtel!" The big cat rubbed its head, turning over to look at her with aggrieved expression.While getting up, he complained loudly and uttered distressed words: "Everyone says you have changed, and I thought you had changed too. But your heartless little face is completely the same as before!"

Miss Steele, however, just watched her quietly.

"The place where you jumped is only 30 meters from the ground, and I don't think this height can hurt a hair of your rough-skinned thick cat-maybe I should arrange a [-]-kilometer free fall for you .Then I will discuss with you what is 'exactly the same'?"

Her words easily choked the cat in front of her - so the latter groaned twice, trying to pretend that nothing happened.He got up, patted his body, and then faced him with a vigorous hug.

"Welcome back to Rhodes Island, Sylter."

She patted Miss Steele on the back, and her joy was beyond words.

The flaming-haired girl nodded.

"You are still exactly the same as before, Huang."

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Originally, I wanted to write more as a two-in-one... Forget it, I don’t make up the word count.

Today is just a normal update

Chapter 160: Wherever there are people, they are rivers and lakes

Strictly speaking, Huang is not an old person from the Tower of Babel—she has eight years of combat experience, but the Tower of Babel during Theresia's period is actually a political force of Kazdel.As a native of the Yan Kingdom, and her ancestry still has a lot of secrets, she naturally wouldn't easily participate in the affairs of the Sarkaz people.

She does not belong to Babel.

But that didn't mean Miss Steele didn't know her.

In the latter part of the war, Persephone summoned a large number of mercenaries from abroad for the consideration of manpower deployment—these foreign soldiers had no contact with her, and they didn't even know that they were serving the Tower of Babel.But their existence has affected the outcome of the war to a certain extent.

certain wars.

Some... are not very important, but are more difficult to deal with, destined to costly wars.

Miss Steele met her in one of those battles - it was a bloody battle where Persephone used the mercenaries as expendables and didn't expect them to survive .And just when the war situation pointed to the mercenary group where Huang was about to be completely annihilated, Miss Shiertel played the role of justice from heaven.

The result of Persephone's arrangement for that battle was that 90.00% of the mercenaries died in battle, and Tracys' two legions were delayed for five hours, thus missing the opportunity to participate in an important battle.

And Miss Shirter changed the result of that battle to - 70.00% of the mercenaries survived, and the two legions were wiped out in the dangerous terrain where it was difficult to maneuver.

The big picture remains the same, the details change.Not too bad.

Therefore, Miss Stelter, who recognized Huang, took a little extra time to settle these foreign mercenaries and protect Persephone's secret and her not-so-good image.The final result was that Huang became her friend under the compensatory psychology of Miss Shiertel.

She has many such friends.But she wasn't sure if the people she thought of as friends thought of her as friends.

But fortunately, Huang should be one of the candidates to treat her as a friend.And through this relationship, and some trivial things that happened afterwards.After the Tower of Babel collapsed, Huang joined the nascent Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals as a matter of course, and successfully took the position during a period of assessment and personnel transfer, and became a member of Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals' elite operatives.

And now, here she is.

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"How's the time going? I mean the time when I wasn't in Rhodes Island." Miss Stelter asked casually, walking into the corridor in Rhodes Island as she spoke—they encountered people along the way. There were not many people there, because most of them were called by Persephone or were busy in the maintenance area of ​​​​the berth.

"It's not that good." The big Ferin beside him shrugged. "You're not here, Amiya is still young, and Kelsey is in charge. But unfortunately, that respectable lady is obviously not good at administrative work - being able to maintain the operation of Rhodes Island should be the limit for her But the monthly deficits are still eye-catching.”

"Ah." Miss Shirtel uttered a tone of pure emotion.

"That doesn't seem very ideal."

"Yes, although the wages are still paid. But everyone has not seen any hope...Fortunately, you are here, Shirtel. I knew when Amiya sent a message three days ago to say that you plan to come back Everything will be fine. I just didn't expect Rhodes Island to be able to cooperate with the top management of Qiecheng... Well, are those people easy to deal with?"

"Uh..." Ms. Stelter tried her best to choose her words—although she didn't understand the fact that Rhodes Island's main ship lacked a complete understanding of the real situation in Qiecheng.But how is she going to be able to explain it with the right words?

There is no so-called high-level Qiecheng at all?Now the whole city is under the control of Persephone and soon this power will be transferred to your hands?

It seems that it is not impossible to say that, after all, Persephone did not strictly demand secrecy, which proves that she does not care about this level of leaks—but Miss Shirtel also believes that Persephone’s knowledge of Rhodes Island’s own ship The internal situation is also in a well-known state.And the fact that this senior operator doesn't understand Rhodes Island's actual control over the city may also be in line with some of her plans?

It is possible, and very likely.

So……

"Well, you can ask Persephone yourself when the time comes. She is responsible for this matter."

"Is that so?" Miss Huang tilted her head, as if she had no idea about this vague answer. "Then I have time to ask her...the doctor of Rhodes Island, Persephone...I often hear her name mentioned. She seems to be a relatively...well, cold person."

Miss Steele thought she might have preferred the word 'ruthless'.And Persephone is worthy of... Correct, the word is worthy of her.

But that should be her past.The current Persephone is not the same as before.

"She's just more introverted." Miss Shirtle said with some guilty conscience: "She is actually very capable and good at getting along with other people. Well... After you get along with her for a while , you will understand.”

"I believe in the ability. After all, you, Amiya, and Kelsey believe in her so much... I heard that Kelsey is very sick now?"

"Hmm..." Miss Stelter blinked her eyes, and the clone in the ICU looked at the Rhode Island medical staff swarming in from outside the porch—she saw the Shining and Nightingale using spells against each other at the same time. Kelsey was tested.And after a few seconds, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's not serious," she said. "Persephone is an excellent doctor. She has helped Kelsey through the dangerous period and stabilized her condition. Thinking about it, what is needed next should be just a period of recuperation and Kelsey can return Post——she should become healthier. Because Persephone eliminated the hidden wounds in her body, old diseases, and even lowered the fusion rate of origin stones to a very low level—maybe Kelsey will not even wear an off-the-shoulder outfit in the future. You don't need to wear them."

"Hey... Is it a blessing in disguise? That's a good thing." Huang's voice became a little lighter, and the long tail behind her also jumped up, slapping the ground under her feet one after another—she sniffled , there was a smell of food in the air, and at the same time, Miss Stelter heard the sound of her stomach moving.

"Are you going to have a meal to celebrate?" Ms. Shirter pretended not to hear, but put a step in cooperation. "I just didn't have lunch, and I haven't tasted Rhode Island food in a long time."

Huang gave her a thumbs up.

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The rotating chef of the Rhodes Island cafeteria is a taciturn middle-aged Uncle Zalak. Miss Shirtle had not seen him when she left the Tower of Babel.But I have to say that compared to the Sarkaz wartime craftsmanship during the Tower of Babel period, the Rhode Island cafeteria, which has experienced relatively peaceful days for several years, has more time to carve meals—because the time is already 01: 30, there was no one else in the cafeteria and the food was prepared quickly.Within a few minutes, several plates of hot and fragrant dishes were placed in front of Miss Shirtle.

"Try it, Master Li's Nanjian tofu is delicious in Rhodes Island. It is not inferior to the private dishes I used to eat in Yanguo."

Huang especially recommended a plate of neatly stacked golden cubes—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and fragrant.Miss Steele carefully took a piece and put it in her mouth.The crumbly taste and a little residual toughness rolled on the tip of the tongue, while the fresh and thick soup and fillings were more layered in the taste.

It is indeed very good.

"Master Li?" Miss Shirter asked vaguely while enjoying the next piece - she remembered that there seemed to be a girl named Li in the game activities.But that was supposed to be a film and long dead.

"Yeah." Huang Maomao held her chin and watched her stuffing food into her mouth—she is of Yan Kingdom blood, and she is obviously proficient in the skill of Yan Kingdom people who can chat about everything at the dinner table, talking and eating In between, there is no trace of interruption at all.

"After you left Rhodes Island, there have been several personnel reorganizations here. Some familiar old faces have left, and some new operators have been recruited—unlike before, the newly recruited operators are often not good at For example, Master Li in the cafeteria, Miss Tavel in the library, and many others. They are responsible for the daily operations of Rhodes Island. Make this land ship more like a pharmaceutical company than you The kind when I was in..."

She didn't continue to speak, but gave a helpless gesture of 'understanding the spirit'.And along with this kind of conversation, the atmosphere that was quite active before was quietly suppressed a little bit.

But it's only a little bit—because Huang is not good at beating around the bush, nor is he used to concealing things.

She stuffed another big mouthful of rice into her mouth, and then said softly and clearly when Miss Steele was dealing with the sixth piece of fried tofu.

"Sirtel, are you going to bring the Tower of Babel back?"

Miss Shirtle, did not stop but continued to solve the seventh piece of tofu.

"Is this what you want to ask, or is it what other people want to ask?"

"I want to ask."

"Then the answer is no." Ms. Stelter replied: "I have no intention of interfering with Rhodes Island's operations. Where this ship will point depends only on the hands of the helmsman."

"Then I'm relieved." Huang breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought……"

"Think I came back to seize power?"

"Uh... sorry."

"If I say yes, will you be on my side?"

"...that's why I have a headache." Huang rubbed his head sadly. "I don't know how many people on Rhodes Island still miss the Tower of Babel. But I know that there must be many people who expect a relatively peaceful life in the past two years. Because many of these people are mine on this ship. friend. But..."

She shook her head and made a low voice.

"...If you really want to do something. I will stand by your side, Sylter."

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Chapter 160: How can cats be important in the Jianghu?

Shirtel likes Huang very much - likes her style.This kind of style of doing things without hiding things, and speaking directly when he has an idea - although Huang has been quite reserved today.But this is much better than the riddles and people everywhere on Terra.

"Then you don't have to worry, Huang. I won't do unnecessary things."

After handling the last piece of food on the plate, Miss Shirtle nodded and put the chopsticks down.

"I'll keep my word," she says, and her promises are usually solid.

So Xiao Huang breathed a sigh of relief.He casually changed the subject: "Phew, that's good... I'm going to see Dr. Persephone next. Sylter, do you think there are any things I need to know?" Huang Ti She put away the cutlery on the table and asked.

"Maybe she doesn't have time to see you, not recently." Miss Stelter thought for a while. "But if you can meet her at the right time. Well... well, don't take what she says too seriously."

"What?"

"It'll make you feel better" - you're destined to be fucked around by her anyway...or you'll have to be fucked up if she doesn't.So instead of being confused, it is better to be open-minded from the beginning.

"Sorry, Shirtel. I don't quite understand what you said..." The big black-haired cat blinked.

"Well... To put it simply, you just need to be yourself when you see her. Of course, don't bully her too much. Although I haven't seen her angry yet. But I don't think you might want to see In that case..."

Huang Maomao's expression suddenly became tense, not because of Persephone, but because of the red-haired Miss Sarkaz in front of her who had a lot of friendship.She saw in her something strange, something incredible, which in the past would never have appeared in Miss Steele.

"Sirtel, are you sick?" She held out her hand to Miss Shirtel with some concern. "Or are you infected with a disease called Kelsey Syndrome? I remember you used to hate riddles. But why—do you want to go to the medical department now?"

"........."

Miss Steele, be silent for a few seconds.Then he slapped his face with a 'slap' and stuck it on his forehead.

"I finally understand what's going on... Well, the preface is retracted. The next thing is the main text." She rubbed the corners of her eyes and sighed. "I won't keep it from you. I have an appointment with Persephone, and I will keep some secrets about her. Besides, I will try my best to tell you her image in my eyes."

"First," Miss Steele, holding up a finger. "Don't play tricks with her. I have never seen a guy in this world who can outmatch her in playing tricks. When you meet her, you can ask for anything and ask for any conditions. And the more you beat around the bush, the more you will There could be serious consequences."

"Uh... what is a serious consequence? She will be angry?"

"I don't think she's going to be mad. But you're going to have a hard time—she's got some... special gift for being able to make anyone who plays tricks in her eyes pay for it. The more clever you are, the more you'll lose in the end." .”

"...sounds a bit like the spinster governess I had when I was growing up."

"It's not impossible for you to understand..."

"Then it's okay for me to call her an old maid?" Huang tilted his head, "I heard that she was a famous doctor of neurology in Columbia when the Tower of Babel was still there. And there were traces of activity more than 20 years ago and has been Didn't grow up—she should be a rare race with a relatively long life—and I heard that she is still flat-chested?"

Miss Shirtle's face froze.If you want to stop it, it gets stuck in your throat.

"I'm tempted to say it's better not to do that...but, never mind," she sighed, speaking to the nearest speaker. "Persephone, promise me that you'll forgive this stupid cat for being outspoken, will you?"

And the next moment, Polsephone's cold voice was transmitted from a recorder that Huang carried with him, which should not have the function of networking at all.

——"I wouldn't have cared at all. Because what she said was true, I did have a lifespan longer than ordinary Terran residents and a bust lower than the average Terran adult female. Instead, I want to praise her. Because a virgin is important to me That's a valuable compliment. I might even give her a day off with pay for that."

The voice fell silent.

Miss Shirter looked at Huang Mao Mao, and then watched the tail of this black-haired Ferlin slowly stand up, and the hair on the back became fluffy and loose little by little.

Miss Shirter made a gesture of 'you can go first if you have something to do'.

And the next moment, the big cat rushed out of the canteen in Rhodes Island with a blue complexion.

Sad guy, himself even only said a 'first' to her.

But it doesn't matter.

After all, if Persephone said she wouldn't care, then she really wouldn't care - but the paid vacation was a bit strange.Why would Persephone think that was a compliment?

I don't understand.

If you don't understand, you don't want to.

The girl shook her head, and pressed her stomach that was neither full nor hungry at all.After thinking about it, he waved his hand towards the window of the cafeteria.

"Master Li! Give me another serving of tofu!"—she unexpectedly felt that she had some appetite again.

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Five minutes later, Miss Steele left the cafeteria in Rhode Island—she didn't remember to hang up her badge until she left the cafeteria.And after that, she wandered around on this much quieter than usual land ship.

Rhode Island.

The interior space of Rhodes Island is actually larger than the exterior.

This may be due to some kind of special decorative frame.Of course, it is also possible that some ancient people have tinkered with the space skills - she didn't pay much attention to these things.Anyway, Rhodes Island is not under her control, and this is not where she will work in the future.

She just walked quietly and aimlessly to various places in the ship.