Lan Jue gently wrapped an arm around her shoulder, letting her head rest on her shoulder. "Cry, you'll feel better."
The Pharmacist's tears rolled down her cheeks like pearls from a broken necklace. They quickly soaked Lan Jue's clothes.
But Lan Jue could clearly feel the depression in her heart melt away.
"I'm sorry." The Pharmacist straightened and turned away from Lan Jue.
Lan Jue's voice was soft. "Do we really need to apologize?
Sister, I mean what I say.
I'll go with you to the alien planets and take back Ultus. We'll kill the aliens and comfort my brother-in-law's soul in heaven.
Think about it, if my brother-in-law's spirit is watching, he wouldn't want you to risk yourself.
He'd want you to take care of Jun 'er, take care of yourself, and live a good life. "
The Pharmacist nodded. "Don't worry, I'm fine. I feel better now that I've cried.
You're tired, go get some rest.
Call me when it's time to eat. "
Lan Jue relaxed a little. It looked like she was back to normal.
The Pharmacist's eyes were still full of sadness, but this was not something that could be easily resolved.
Lan Jue couldn't help but think of Hera. Her heart ached.
Hera was gone, and Qian Lin had lost her memories. Wasn't it all because of her?
Northern Alliance Ministry of Defense.
It was a hexagonal building on the outskirts of Luo City. Ten square kilometers around it was a military zone.
All military orders related to the Northern Alliance came from here.
It was also known as the Hexagon Building, and was often mentioned in the news.
Today the Hexagon Building was especially heavily guarded. Soldiers and mechas were everywhere.
Fighter jets hovered overhead.
This was the place where the Assembly of Life and Death would be held.
The meeting was of a high standard. The Northern Alliance's military and parliament would all be present. At the same time, the Western Alliance and Eastern Alliance's parliament and military had also been invited.
It was the highest-profile meeting of the three Major League Leagues in the last decade.
This meeting would determine the future direction of the war between the humans and the aliens, as well as various strategies to deal with the aliens.
Humanity was shaken by the power of the alien home worlds. The Northern Alliance's defeat in that war was especially devastating.
The financial system was about to collapse, and the social system was also facing huge problems. If there was no good news soon, perhaps the governance of the three Major League Leagues would be in trouble.
At times like this, the military's position was particularly important.
All kinds of propaganda that was beneficial to the military had already been released in all three Major League Leagues.
Only by turning the people in the direction of a common enemy could the current predicament be temporarily resolved.
Lan Qing had changed into his well-ironed uniform. Lan Jue was in a suit. Only the two of them were invited, no one else was allowed.
The Astral Phantom drove them to the Hexagon Building in a verti-car.
It wasn't long before they were intercepted by fighter jets who demanded their identities.
The invitation came with an ID card. Once their identities were verified, the verti-car was allowed to enter the military zone.
However, it didn't take long before they were asked to stop. After a second inspection, the verti-car, known as the Hexagon Building Uniform, entered the central zone.
As driver, the Astral Phantom had to stay behind.
Only the two brothers, Lan Jue and Lan Qing, carried their invitations. They boarded the military verti-car and made their way to the Hexagon Building.
Apart from the two brothers, there was also a Northern Alliance staff officer.
The officer looked at Lan Qing, then at Lan Jue. They both looked familiar.
However, they could only verify the invitations, not the identities of the two.
Lan Jue didn't bother covering his face today. The star on Lan Qing's shoulder didn't match his age.
"Gentlemen, we'll need to verify your identities before we enter the Hexagon Building. Please be prepared," the staff officer reminded them.
Lan Qing nodded. Lan Jue chuckled. "So many checks, is it really going to help?
It's better to be wary of a gentleman than a villain. "
The staff officer's face changed, and he looked at Lan Jue with a wary expression.
Lan Qing's face remained impassive.
Soon, the verti-car came to a stop on the side of the Hexagon Building.
They opened the door, got out, and were escorted by military personnel.
When they saw the general insignia on Lan Qing's shoulder, they couldn't help but be surprised.
The staff officer might have been ignorant, but that didn't mean all Northern Alliance soldiers were.
Lan Qing was dressed in the Eastern Alliance uniform, with a general's insignia.
Even if they didn't know him, they could guess who he was.
The one in charge of greeting them was a senior colonel. He saluted Lan Qing. "Good day, General."
Lan Qing returned the Eastern Alliance salute. "Good day."
The senior colonel gestured for him to follow. "Please follow me." He led the way.
This treatment was much better than when Lan Jue and the others had first arrived on Tyrannosaurus.
Lan Jue trailed behind Lan Qing as they made their way into the Hexagon.
The senior colonel, who was walking in front, took a half step to the side. As he approached, he spoke in a low voice. "General, are you Admiral Lan Qing of the Eastern Alliance?"
Lan Qing nodded.
The senior colonel's face grew solemn. A man's reputation was like a tree's shadow. Not to mention, Lan Qing was hailed as the greatest genius of his generation, the youngest Paragon!
"It's an honor to meet you, Admiral Lan Qing." The senior colonel bowed again.
Because Lan Qing was a member of the military, he didn't address him as Your Majesty.
Lan Jue's lips curved in a small smile. It was a good thing he didn't call her "Lord of Divinity." If he did, she didn't know what her brother's reaction would have been.
As they walked forward, from another direction, a few people also walked over.
An old man in a dark green uniform walked at the head of the group. At his side was a female officer who looked like a secretary.
On the old man's shoulders were three stars, signifying his rank. The female officer was a colonel.
A general of the Western Alliance.
Lan Jue knew a thing or two about military uniforms. The old man's uniform clearly belonged to the Western Alliance.
The two groups soon met in the same direction.
On Lan Qing's side, the senior colonel leading the way nodded to the Western Alliance general, then moved to take the lead.
Although the three Major Leagues weren't affiliated with each other, there was an unspoken rule of etiquette at a conference like this one.
The higher the rank, of course, had to walk in front.
"Don't you have eyes?" Right at this moment, a cold shout rang out.
In a flash, the female officer at the old man's side cut off Lan Qing and Lan Jue's path.
She didn't bother to hide the powerful aura she exuded. It was so sharp that the senior colonel was taken aback.
"Xiaochen, don't make a scene." The Western Alliance general frowned.
"General, you should be the one walking in front.
These people don't know the meaning of respect. "The female officer's voice was cold.
His eyes were as sharp as knives as he stared at Lan Qing.
The Northern Alliance senior colonel was embarrassed. "My apologies, Colonel.
Please, make way. "
The female officer's eyebrows shot up. "Is this how the Northern Alliance treats its honored guests?
Where the hell did you learn military etiquette?
Is there any reason for a general to make way for a field officer? "
A field officer?
The Northern Alliance senior colonel blinked, then turned to look at Lan Qing. Realization dawned on him. The Eastern Alliance uniform wasn't supposed to be a problem, but Lan Qing's uniform was a little different than the average general's. The An Lun Army had earned many merits, and his epaulets were adorned with two golden ribbons. These were supposed to symbolize glory, but if one didn't look closely, it did look like a field officer. Add to that Lan Qing's age, and it was only natural that he'd be mistaken for a field officer.
He opened his mouth to explain, but a voice called out from beside him. "Out of the way!"
A figure in blue stepped forward. With a wave of his hand, a gentle ripple of energy rippled from his body.
The Western officer in front of him stumbled, and instinctively stepped aside, opening a path for him.
Lan Jue didn't have a good impression of the Western Alliance, and he didn't know if the officer had misjudged his rank. He didn't like Lan Qing, and always saw him as a target.
But when the two brothers faced outsiders, Lan Jue's protection of his brother was inevitable!
The way Lan Jue saw it, this was a show between the Northern Alliance and the Western Alliance.
When he'd returned from the frontlines, he'd heard that the Northern Alliance was going to wipe them out. He didn't like the Northern Alliance very much.
He couldn't bear it any longer. He couldn't let his brother do it himself, could he?
Of course, he couldn't bear the humiliation.
However, he was still very polite to women.
He used his energy to gently push the officer away, and didn't do anything to her.
Lan Qing didn't say anything, and continued walking forward, not even sparing the two from the Western Alliance a glance.
Lan Jue followed beside him, shoulder to shoulder.
The two brothers looked somewhat similar. At this moment, the cold and arrogant aura that they exuded was very lethal.
At least it was lethal to the Colonel!
Unfortunately, it wasn't a good thing!
"You're asking for it!"
The Colonel growled, and leaped forward. She spread her arms wide, and two sharp blue rays appeared in her hands. They crisscrossed and slashed at Lan Jue's shoulders.
They were here for a meeting, and if they were on the battlefield, her two slashes would have been aimed at the enemy's head.
They were two short blades about one foot and two inches long, and they glowed with a faint blue light. They weren't weapons, but formed from Esper Abilities.
The two short blades exuded an extremely sharp aura, and two sharp whistles rang out in the air.
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