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Chapter 199 The Angel's Invitation

Although the barcode scanner still couldn't be repaired, Chen Xuan wasn't too worried about going back.

Since this world is related to the dimensional limit mechanism, there must be an intrusion point or an overlapping erosion area; it just takes a little more time.

"Want to continue browsing?" Liu Shuyue blinked.

"Of course, it's still early," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

The cylindrical robot then emerged from the crowd. "You ran too fast... Did something happen just now?"

Upon seeing Amy, the two were momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter.

They had completely forgotten about the guide robot.

"Nothing, I just suddenly felt like running around." Chen Xuan patted its top cover.

"Please don't do that next time. Running fast will cause the battery to drop quickly. Once it gets close to the set low value, I will have to go back to my temporary residence to recharge." The simple emoticon on Amy's screen changed to "--", which immediately made Chen Xuan feel its grievance.

This robot's AI capabilities are amazing.

It looks almost like a real person.

"Okay, I'll call you before the run next time."

Chen Xuan suddenly had a thought about taking it to Jiangcheng as well. The organization could steal technology from here, so taking a robot shouldn't be a problem for him, right?

"It would be best if we didn't have to run," Amy said seriously.

"Chen Xuan, look over there," Liu Shuyue said, pointing to the other end of the street. There was a large crowd gathered there, with various flags erected among them, making it seem quite lively. "Let's go take a look."

Chen Xuan has no objection.

Upon reaching the gathering crowd, the two realized something was amiss. Although they couldn't understand the writing on the flags, the anger on people's faces was palpable.

The people gathered here weren't holding a celebration, but rather organizing a protest. Several of the billboards even had pictures of Elori on them, though each picture had a bright red X crossed out.

"The new Paris doesn't need new angels!"

A young man shouted at the front of the group, “Running away will only turn us into insects too! We have weapons, technology, and the strength to return to the surface. Why is the Angel Alliance digging deeper and deeper? I’ve seen all six of the newly planned tunnels, and not one of them leads upwards! They promised to lead us back to our homeland, but the truth is, they don’t even dare to fight the enemy!”

"A bunch of cowards!"

"They're scammers! We've all been scammed!"

The crowd responded angrily.

"Now, let's go to the Louvre! Let those high and mighty people hear our demands. We want more than just to live; we want sunshine and freedom!"

"Well said!" "Sunshine and freedom!" A group of people shouted slogans and began to march in a grand procession toward the Louvre.

"What are these people doing?" Liu Shuyue asked, puzzled. "Don't they think hiding underground is a good option?"

"Probably... Fifty or sixty years have passed, and they feel they have the strength to challenge their enemies."

"Why don't they go and challenge it themselves? Why do they have to promote their ideas in public?" she asked, puzzled. "The city was built by the successors of the Angel Alliance. There's no reason to just hand it over, is there? Besides, I sensed that these people's spiritual energy is quite weak, not much stronger than ordinary people. They should be the ones being protected in the city. It's really unwise for them to leave the safe zone and risk their lives and the extermination of their clan."

That would be unwise.

Such groups exist in every era, and the French should be used to this scene by now.

“The food supply in New Paris is still a bit too abundant.” Chen Xuan shrugged. “Anyway, these people can’t cause any trouble, so let them be.”

The protest march didn't dampen their spirits as they strolled around. Liu Shuyue found it all rather unusual, while Chen Xuan simply regarded it as one of the local attractions.

They went to a high-end French restaurant for lunch. Chen Xuan had wanted to see Liu Shuyue make a fool of herself with a knife and fork, but to his surprise, she used them more smoothly than he had. There was even a faint white light coming out from the edge of the knife, which was obviously due to the spiritual sword technique she had recently practiced.

In this way, even the most elaborate dishes would slide effortlessly through her, displaying her elegant demeanor. "I thought that after you rebuilt the Thousand Thoughts Sword, you wouldn't bother practicing basic spells anymore," Chen Xuan said, pouring her a glass of red wine.

“There’s really no need for it, but low-level techniques are quick to learn. I just picked it up casually while teaching the villagers,” Liu Shuyue replied.

Now, even in a brief conversation, she wears a faint smile, a stark contrast to her previous nonchalant attitude towards everything.

Hmm... as expected, apathy didn't have too many negative effects on her.

After dinner, the two went to enjoy the scenery on the mini Seine and rented a small boat to row from the south of the city to the north—a tour route recommended by Amy. At first, it tried its best to introduce the various attractions of the new Paris, but then it fell silent and squatted at the bow of the boat like a high-class trash can.

They didn't get back to their temporary accommodation until around 5 p.m.

At the entrance of the mansion, Chen Xuan saw a familiar face.

"Hey, did you have fun today?" Raphael greeted the two with a smile. "Even in a foreign land, if you have a beautiful woman by your side, this foreign land is still pleasant... I'm the poor one, waiting for you here all alone for so long."

Chen Xuan chuckled, naturally not believing their explanation—Amy had been following them, which meant she knew their location. With New Paris's technological capabilities, locating a robot should be a piece of cake. "Would you like to come in and have a seat?"

"No need, I'll just leave a message." Raphael waved his hand.

What message is so important that I have to convey it myself?

"Oh? You said."

"Elori wants to meet with you. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow. Are you interested in attending?"

Chen Xuan had already learned a great deal about the relationship between angels and the Angel Alliance from the guide robot. Coupled with the government's widespread promotion of the new Fusion Festival today, Elori's importance to New Paris City was obvious. Even meeting her required an appointment in advance, and there was a dedicated person to relay messages—her status was far higher than that of a dimensional agency agent.

He thought he wouldn't see the other person again before he left.

However, Chen Xuan also found it strange that Elori specifically asked to see him and Liu Shuyue at this time.
As the designated protagonist of the Fusion Festival, she must have a lot to do lately.

Is it simply because of the friendship they formed in half a day?

He had a vague feeling that there must be another reason behind this.

So Chen Xuan didn't hesitate for long before agreeing, "Of course I'll go. I'm a little worried about her after just one day apart. I wonder if she'll be able to get used to living in the palace."

“You are indeed a very kind and heartwarming friend,” Raphael said with a smile. “In that case, I will send a car to pick you both up tomorrow.”

……

The car arrived as scheduled at 9:30 a.m. the next day.

This time, Amy didn't get into the car. Instead, she stopped at the gate of the yard, swaying the mechanical arm above her head from side to side, and watched the two leave.

Twenty minutes later, Chen Xuan and Liu Shuyue arrived at the Louvre.

Raphael greeted them once again, and after a series of twists and turns in the luxurious palace, the two finally met Elori.

"The meeting will last one hour. I'll come back when it's time," Raphael said, closing the door to the room.

Now only the three of them are left in the house.

"I didn't expect that in just two days, you would have become a star in New Paris." Chen Xuan leaned back on the sofa and teased the girl.

The room was clearly meticulously prepared for this meeting; the furniture and furnishings were all top-notch and luxurious. The hospitality was also impeccable: cookies, cream cakes, and drinks were neatly laid out on the table, and a colorful fruit platter sat on the coffee table, the portion of which was clearly not enough for three people.

This behavior itself represents the attitude of the Angel Alliance—Elori already belongs to them, so even when meeting friends, they must have a proper ceremony and cannot just do it casually.

Even the most oblivious person would immediately realize upon entering this house that no matter how close they were to Elori before, they would no longer be in the same circle.

Are these alliance leaders worried that I might abduct Elori?

(End of this chapter)