Chapter 16 Serious Situation
"Is that so, is that so, so Officer Ch'en asked you to find someone to do things? Hahahaha, you should have said so earlier!"
"So, pfft, didn't I, pfft, just say it… It hurts!"
And can you pat people a bit lighter?
Feeling the force of Lappland patting his back, Li Lin explained haltingly .
Although his mind was briefly confused about what Lappland was actually trying to
say, this confusion quickly dissipated under Lappland's forceful, teeth-baring pats. It's impossible for humans to reach mutual understanding with dogs; Li Lin had long come to terms with this.
However, Lappland, having traveled extensively and seen much, was indeed experienced. After patting Li Lin dozens of times while pouting, she relaxed and quickly noticed the very noteworthy points in Lungmen's proposed opinion this time. Because this was the first time ever Lungmen hadn't requested cooperation from civilian forces in an official capacity, but instead requested civilian forces to autonomously complete relevant power demarcations; this was a very ominous signal.
"In my hometown, there have actually been similar scenes, where the power of families far exceeds government power, and civilian power surpasses official power."
Sitting cross-legged on Li Lin's bed, Lappland frowned and said:
"But the premise for that is the officials have already lost control over civilian power; only then would such an uncontrolled situation occur. But isn't Lungmen said to be managed quite well? How could they suddenly ask you to form some so-called civilian inspection team? This is equivalent to handing over a portion of law enforcement power to you."
"…You don't think it's because of me, do you?"
Li Lin thought for a moment and proposed a possibility.
"Look, I have the White Tower now, and didn't I do something big in the Knightly Nation? Do you think they created something like this because of me?"
"Impossible, right? Look at your harmless appearance, and your personality is also cowardly to a fault; wanting to act but lacking courage, even speaking softly and timidly when interacting with others. How could they possibly be wary of you? Even if they were wary of Exusiai, they probably wouldn't be wary of you."
"I feel like you suddenly have a strong desire to attack me?"
"No no, how could you think that, we are partners, right?"
"Is that so…"
"What's wrong?"
"Just feels a bit strange."
When did Lappland's personality become like this? What is she hiding?
Li Lin stroked his chin looking at Lappland. Facing the girl's righteous-looking appearance, no matter how he thought about it, he felt something was off.
Lappland had always been the type to stir up trouble even when unreasonable; if something happened, she would definitely be the first to rush up and mess around, making wild guesses. According to her past behavior, Lappland would definitely have come up to tease. But now she actually didn't wreck the house—no, rather, didn't come up to pester and make trouble; this clearly meant she was hiding something from him. But this fellow, although he really didn't want to admit it, her lips were indeed quite tight. So what matter was related to him yet hidden from him?
Was there any problem with the conversation in the dormitory just now?
But before he could analyze anything, he heard a burst of conversation and movement from outside. The others who went out shopping had returned one after another; amidst the somewhat non-existent soundproofing, the voices of Texas, Exusiai, and others were clearly discernible.
"Let's go, Texas is back, we can ask her then if she wants to go."
Hearing the sounds of movement outside, Lappland stood up, stretched lazily, then looked somewhat inexplicably towards Li Lin, who was opening the room door.
"…So you really didn't plan to do anything else? Just wanted to chat with me about these things? You don't have any other thoughts or opinions you want to tell me? Don't judge by my appearance, actually, my lips are very tight, some things I absolutely won't say out loud."
"No? Huh? What else could I do?"
And if I were to do something secretly, how could I possibly tell others?
Looking at the probing Lappland, Li Lin shrugged blankly. And Lappland showed an expression that was either relieved or somewhat regretful, walked over, patted Li Lin's shoulder with a subtle expression, shook her head, sighed, and walked out the door. Making Li Lin flare up with anger.
What the hell is she thinking about again, something inexplicable? Forcibly suppressing the vexing urge to fight Lappland, Li Lin walked out the door and looked at the returning Penguin Logistics group. But what made him somewhat strange was, behind the group carrying large and small bags, there seemed to appear a slightly petite figure. And the girl with fluffy hair also seemed to sense Li Lin's gaze, hurriedly running out and bowing to Li Lin.
"Hello, I am Angelina Ajimu. I'll be troubling everyone during this time."
"…Hm? Oh, welcome welcome."
What's going on?
Looking at the Penguin Logistics group who didn't seem to care too much, Li Lin cast a slightly puzzled gaze.
"She's my friend," Croissant raised her hand and said with a grin: "A messenger from Siracusa, contracted Oripathy and came looking for Rhodes Island for help. Didn't they say Rhodes Island can treat Oripathy? Coincidentally, Siracusa isn't too stable either, so I brought her along. She'll temporarily stay at my place until Rhodes Island confirms."
"Oh oh, Oripathy, Rhodes Island indeed has specific medicine for it, shouldn't be a big problem… No, wait, something happened in Siracusa too?"
"Yes."
Texas put down the bag in her hand, her expression subtle as she sighed.
"Several families started a blood feud, somehow got into a fight with a group of mysterious cultists, now Siracusa is in a complete mess, some families have begun to abandon their original hidden lurking, expanding their power in all directions. Lungmen has already received several new warnings. Moreover, the latest Columbian war has started again, they even destroyed three mobile cities. Refugees have begun to flood into various places, Lungmen is no exception. Miss Angelina's Oripathy has also become somewhat severe because of this."
"V-very sorry, for troubling everyone. I will do my best to compensate everyone with work…" Hearing herself mentioned, the little girl behind Croissant rushed out looking flustered and bowed, clearly showing the nervousness of a young person arriving in a new place.
This kind of cautious appearance instead made others feel somewhat pitiful.
"No one blames you, it's just that war, this thing, is truly tiresome already."
Texas shook her head, her face showing very obvious melancholy.
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