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Just as Shen Ye was looking at Cloud and having malicious fantasies, Tifa began to introduce him to him.
"Shen, this is my..." Tifa hesitated, as if considering her words, before she said, "This is my friend, Cloud, who grew up in the same village with me."
"Hello." Although Shen Ye had not yet put away the malice in his heart, he still extended his hand to him. He was very satisfied with Tifa's introduction, so he had a kind smile on his face.
"Hello." Cloud's eyes were a little confused, and he didn't care about what was wrong with Tifa's wording. After shaking hands with Shen Ye, he continued to sit in the corner, holding a glass of drink that he didn't know whether it was wine or juice, and sat there in a daze.
Shen Ye was somewhat clear about his situation, after all, he had also played the prequel of FF7.
As of now, Cloud has been imprisoned for five years, and because of the long-term immersion in Mako fluid and the influence of Jenova and Zack's memories, his memory is very confused, and he even has no idea who he is.
If Tifa hadn't picked him up by chance near Midgar, he would probably have been wandering outside, or even died outside due to insanity.
Looking at the silly Cloud, Barret frowned and said, "Is this guy really your friend? Where did you pick him up from? He looks a bit silly."
"I don't know why he became like this, but he is indeed my friend." Tifa glanced at Cloud, but quickly shifted her gaze. Now her heart has a new home, and the past memories are just memories of the past.
"Although he looks silly, he must be very strong carrying such a big sword." Jessie asked from the side. Of course, she was just curious about the sword that Cloud was carrying and had no other intentions.
"Of course I'm strong." Hearing their conversation, Cloud's tone became serious, "I have the strength of the first place."
1st, the rank of Shinra's strongest special forces soldier.
"You must be joking." Biggs, who had a red cloth wrapped around his head like Jessie, said, "1st, even if it's Shinra, there aren't many of them. Is your real name Sephiroth? Or Genesis? But I heard they seem to be dead."
"I am who I am. I am Cloud, the mercenary Cloud." Cloud looked at Biggs and said seriously.
"Since you call yourself a mercenary, are you willing to accept our commission?" Although Cloud looked mentally unstable, Barret was somewhat moved when he saw that he was so confident.
"As long as you pay enough, of course I'm willing to accept it." Cloud's memory was too heavily influenced by Zack. In addition to claiming to have the strength of a 1st special forces soldier, because of the memory that Zack always needed money, he defined himself as a mercenary who only worked for money.
Of course, another reason was that he didn't have a penny and even eating was a big problem.
"Well, as long as you are willing to accept the commission, money is not a problem." Barret stepped forward and patted Cloud's shoulder vigorously, then looked at Tifa: "That's no problem, right?"
Tifa understood what Barrett was talking about and sighed helplessly, "Of course no problem."
"Thank you so much, Tifa." Barret clasped his hands together and said with great gratitude.
However, he did not forget Shen Ye. After all, it took him and Jessie a lot of effort to get Tifa to invite Shen Ye over.
Because Tifa didn't quite agree with Shen Ye's participation in their actions.
"Shen, are you willing to accept our employment?" Barret turned and asked Shen Ye.
"Is it an action against Shinra Company?" Shen Ye asked knowingly.
"Yes." Barrett nodded.
"Can I refuse?" Shen Ye asked, looking at Tifa.
Without waiting for Barrett to speak, Tifa replied, "Sure, Shen, this has nothing to do with you anyway."
"Tifa, how can you say it has nothing to do with him? This concerns the life of the planet. Each of us has the obligation to protect the planet." Barrett retorted after listening to Tifa's words.
"And we have already agreed on this." he added.
"But doing that is too dangerous, and I don't want him to take the risk." Tifa suddenly regretted agreeing to Barret to let Shen Ye come over. She didn't want her man to take the risk.
"You have to believe in his strength. Besides, didn't your fellow countryman say that he has the strength of the first class? With him here, there will be no danger in this operation." Barret continued to persuade.
"So why don't you just let Cloud go with you?" Tifa blurted out, and then she was stunned. She never expected that she would actually say that.
Fortunately, Cloud didn't think there was anything wrong with her words. Instead, he confidently said, "Tifa is right. I can go alone. No more people are needed. Your name is Barret, right? You don't need to hire anyone else."
Now he only wants to make money, and subconsciously thinks that Shen Ye is trying to steal his business.
"Well... okay." Barret could only nod in agreement, but he was still a little dissatisfied. After all, compared to the unfamiliar Claude, Shen Ye, who was currently close to Tifa, was more trustworthy. So even if it was Cloud introduced by Tifa, and even if Cloud said that he was very strong, he still wanted to call Shen Ye along.
Barret took a sip of wine with a depressed look on his face, then stood up and prepared to leave the bar with Marlene.
At this time, Shen Ye, who had been listening to their argument, suddenly said, "Wait a minute, Barret."
Barret, who was holding Marlene, looked back at him and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I suddenly changed my mind. I will also go on this operation." Shen Ye said.
"Shen." Tifa was a little anxious. When she was about to speak, she was interrupted by Shen Ye.
"Barret is right. As a member of the planet, I do have the obligation to protect the planet." Shen Ye said with a smile.
Of course, this is just an excuse. After all, he is not from this world. Besides, saving the planet is also saving Aerith. Even if he refuses openly, he will participate in this action secretly.
Moreover, he had not agreed before, just wanting to continue testing Tifa's emotional choice between him and Cloud.
Now that he has obtained the result he wanted, he is relieved.
"Haha, I told you, you still hate Shinra more." Barret laughed and stepped forward to pat Shen Ye's shoulder hard, but he used that huge mechanical arm, so Shen Ye grimaced in pain.
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