Tears streamed down her cheeks as she spoke.
Memories of the past flashed before her eyes. She'd had a happy family, parents who loved her, a good background, a childhood sweetheart.
But all of that was gone in a single pirate raid.
It was as if she'd fallen into the depths of hell, into the world of pirates.
Three years. In just three short years, she had transformed from a pure and innocent girl into a vicious witch. Even the pirates didn't dare to approach her.
Today, with great difficulty, a foreign pirate dared to flirt with her. She immediately stuck close to him. She knew that she could kill another person.
It was only in moments like this that her numb heart was once again filled with fighting spirit.
They listened to A-Mei's tearful voice, her hysterical laughter.
Star Division's soldiers were silent.
If they'd been hesitant in the fight against the pirates, it had been a one-sided slaughter.
At this moment, they finally understood the true meaning of their battle.
The Driver slowly rose to his feet and pushed his chair aside. He strode over to A-Mei.
"You want to do it?
Fine, come on.
At least you're not a real pirate. "A-Mei puffed out her chest. There was no fear in her eyes as she faced the Driver.
Smack!
The Driver slapped himself hard across the face, leaving a clear handprint on his bronzed cheek.
Ah Mei was startled and subconsciously took a step back.
The Driver looked her in the eye. "I'm sorry," he muttered.
After saying this, he stretched out his hand and pulled Ah Mei behind him.
He turned to face Su Xiaosu. "I'm protecting him.
I'm taking her home. "
Xiaosu glared at him. "You're willing to take all the blame for her?
If she's a spy, how many people will die? Have you thought about it? "
The Driver was silent.
"I'll keep her by my side," he said. "I'll keep an eye on her.
If she's a spy, I'll kill her myself.
But for now, I'm protecting her. "
To his surprise, Xiaosu smiled sweetly and nodded.
"Alright."
She returned to Lan Jue's side, where she picked up the last of her Long Island Iced Tea. Slowly, she took a sip.
The Driver's jaw dropped. "That's it?"
Xiaosu spread her hands. "I've given him to you, and I've agreed.
What else do you want? "
The Driver looked at her innocently, then at the motionless Lan Jue. "Why do I feel like I've been tricked?" He muttered.
Ah Mei was also dumbfounded. She had thought that she was going to die, but who would have thought that things would take a turn for the better? This tall, burly man with the air of a bandit would protect her, and the Moonfiend Empress had even agreed to it.
Lan Jue nodded to the Driver. "Take her with you when the time comes.
Having one more person in your mecha shouldn't be a problem, right? "
The Driver nodded.
Xiaosu turned to Lan Jue.
Let's start the meeting.
With Ah Mei's information, our plan can be perfected. "
"Yes."
Xiaosu immediately called all the squad leaders for a meeting.
A-Mei stood by the Driver's side. For a moment she was at a loss.
These people let him off just like that.
That person even said that he would send him home.
Was … was this real?
"Can I go change clothes?" She whispered from behind the Driver.
"Go." The Driver waved his hand.
A-Mei paused. "You trust me that much?
Aren't you afraid I'll run? "
"First of all," the Driver replied, his voice cool. "You can't run.
Second of all, if I misjudged you, I'd have gouged out my own eyes.
I sympathize with what you've been through, I bullied you.
I'll pay you back.
Don't worry, as long as I'm alive.
I'll take you home.
I'm not a good person, but I met you.
I'll do what I can.
You're not an idiot. You don't want to stay here, do you?
Let me tell you, we're not pirates.
We specialize in killing pirates.
Go change your clothes. "
A-Mei turned and left. The Driver didn't even look at her. Just as he said, he trusted her completely.
By the time A-Mei reached the back of the bar, tears were streaming down her cheeks.
It seemed that his life was finally going to change once again?
Su Xiaosu presided over the meeting.
She began to lay out the details of the mission.
The attack would be at dawn, when the pirates were most likely to let down their guard.
She shared the plan with Majesty and confirmed the time.
The main planet would be the first to act, followed by Majesty and the Photographer.
They couldn't afford to make a mistake, or they'd lose everything.
Ah Mui had returned to the Racer's side.
The Driver glanced at her briefly, then couldn't look away.
He finally understood why the pirates had ravaged her when they'd captured her.
With her makeup off, A-Mei was much more beautiful. She had a fresh, innocent air about her.
She looked pitiful.
She was dressed in sportswear, full of youthful energy.
She looked no older than twenty-five or twenty-six.
Add that to her stunning figure, and there weren't many men who wouldn't be attracted to her.
A girl like that had been abused by pirates.
The Driver felt as though a fire was about to erupt from his chest.
Redbeard, was it?
A-Mei didn't just sit around. She was familiar with the area, and brought out a few drinks for the soldiers on Skyfire Avenue to drink.
They treated her with respect.
She noticed that their eyes were clear. When they looked at her, there was only pity and pity, no disdain or contempt.
Her restless heart calmed down.
No matter what happened next, at least she had hope.
The meeting went on for an hour before it was over.
Aside from a few soldiers on sentry duty, everyone else rested and waited patiently for the mission to begin.
Third and Fourth Brigades were already in position.
Zeus -1 was ready for battle.
The Gourmet and the Pharmacist were there as well.
Everything was in order.
Moonlight shrouded all of Luna in darkness.
Only a few strange noises could be heard from time to time.
In the dark corners of the city, there were always unspeakable things going on.
This was the world of pirates, a fallen world, a fallen city.
Su Xiaosu sat in the doorway, hugging her knees as she looked out.
A pair of big, beautiful eyes appeared somewhat lifeless.
"What is it?
What are you thinking about? "Lan Jue sat down beside her.
Su Xiaosu sighed. "There are too many girls in the Shattered Starfields like Ah Mei. Too many.
I don't know how many times I've heard the same story.
But every time I hear it, I'm touched.
Most of the girls were directly killed after being ravaged. Only those who were especially beautiful and had good bodies could barely survive. "
Lan Jue said. "That's what sin and corruption bring.
As long as the Shattered Starfields aren't cleaned up, things like this won't stop.
There will always be more evil.
Once we've dealt with the alien planets, we'll come back. Whether it's five years, ten years, or twenty, we'll clean this place of pirates.
We'll make sure A-Mei's tragedy never happens again. "
Su Xiaosu's eyes lit up. She leaned against Lan Jue's shoulder. "Boss, you know what?
I've always liked you.
I like your kindness. "
Lan Jue shook. He could feel how fragile Su Xiaosu was. Her life had been full of pain and sorrow.
Who knew how much she'd suffered to escape the Pontiff's Citadel? Then she'd come to the dangerous world of pirates. Step by step, if she hadn't been strong, she'd have fallen into darkness.
Lan Jue didn't say anything. He couldn't refuse.
She needed a strong arm to lean on.
Su Xiaosu closed her eyes. She was quiet, and didn't move. She just leaned against Lan Jue.
Gradually, her breathing became even, and she fell asleep while maintaining this posture.
She'd been exhausted these past few days.
She was the one in charge of Star Division.
After an indeterminate amount of time, Su Xiaosu suddenly sat up straight. One moment she was still asleep, but in the next her eyes were sharp and murderous.
"Time's up!" She sprang to her feet and whistled.
Lan Jue couldn't help but smile at the sight of Su Xiaosu standing at his side, brimming with energy.
She was still the Moonfiend Empress!
Be it the Angel of Dawn or the Moonfiend Empress, she wasn't one to sit idly by.
Perhaps Star Division was the best stage for her.
Lan Jue leapt to her feet and climbed to the roof of the bar. She looked off into the distance.
In the dark corners of the houses, figures were spreading out in all directions at a rapid speed.
The mission had begun!
The Driver came to his side. "Let's go.
We'll move together. "
"Alright."
The two of them took to the air. Their mission was straightforward, to infiltrate the palace and attack the enemy's base.
Take control of the control center, and the railgun.
Cut off the palace's defenses, and let the strongest of their forces in.
Before long, the palace was in sight.
Dawn wasn't far off, and the palace was lit up with a variety of lights. It was a dazzling sight.
Lan Jue and the Driver floated down to the ground, hiding in a corner of a street. Lan Jue's eyes narrowed, and she nodded to the Driver.
The two of them became bolts of lightning, and in a flash they were in front of the palace.
The lights dimmed for a moment, but then returned to normal.
When Su Xiaosu had built the palace, she'd used a great deal of strong alloy.
On the surface, the palace looked like a castle, but the stone was actually made of alloy.
This place was like a solid fortress.
(To be continued)