Of course, the second theory refutes the first. There are two possibilities for the origin of the "Death Machine" organization. One is that it originated from an intelligence organization under the Japanese flag, which then combined with external forces. After a long period of development, it became the powerful transnational terrorist organization known as the "Death Machine." Another possibility is that the White Knight incident led to a decline in male power, and the "Death Machine" was created by Japanese extremists unwilling to accept this situation. Later, multiple forces joined this organization, resulting in the "Death Machine" organization of its current size.
However, regardless of the specific conjecture, each has its own reasons and its own shortcomings. The forum members have even more conjectures, but those conjectures are simply too absurd and lack even the most basic reasons.
It's precisely because the setting of the "Destroyed Kingdom Machine" is so grand, yet there's a huge discrepancy between the novel and the anime, that it's been collectively criticized by viewers and readers. It's like comparing a promotional image to the actual product of instant noodles; the image is for reference only, the actual product shall prevail.
Anyway, Li Wei's own private intelligence channels have confirmed one point: Shinonono no Tsukasa has no connection with the Extinction Industry. This information was obtained through Sophia, the puppet clone he planted next to Shinonono no Tsukasa. Shinonono no Tsukasa is also one of the people tracking the Extinction Industry, because Shinonono no Tsukasa has been tricked by the Extinction Industry and has taken the blame for them several times. The Extinction Industry has played a significant role in Shinonono no Tsukasa's current bad reputation.
This is precisely why Li Wei couldn't understand it even more. The organization "Destroyed Country Machinery Industry" was like a mad dog, biting anyone it could get its hands on. Shinonono Tsukasa was, after all, an expert on IS armor, and so far, the core of IS armor was a product that many major powers could not replicate. If you wanted to buy it, you could only go to Shinonono Tsukasa.
Shinonono Tsukasa's status is so extraordinary that many major powers are unwilling to offend her. For Wangguo Machinery to provoke her is tantamount to blocking their own channel for secretly purchasing IS cores. Isn't that crazy?
It is precisely because of these perplexing actions that Li Wei truly cannot understand the purpose of the mad dog organization, the "Death Machine Industry." Perhaps this organization is simply a product of a great writer's wild imagination. Therefore, it is normal for the "Death Machine Industry" organization in this world to have various incomprehensible and perplexing actions.
After sorting through all the documents, Li Wei put them back in their designated folder. Upon returning to the lounge, seeing that the headmaster was still asleep, Li Wei didn't disturb her. He left a note and a lunchbox that had been magically reconstituted before leaving the headmaster's office.
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The first day of the monthly holiday.
Inside the academy's northern park, the summer cicadas' chirping made the artificial forest seem excessively vibrant. Lying on the lawn under the shade of a tree, Li Wei looked at Cecilia, who was sketching beside him, and said, "I didn't expect you to like art. However, it's very difficult to make a name for yourself in the art world with realistic landscape paintings."
This isn't just Li Wei talking nonsense; it's just how things are in the industry. Of course, people like Li Wei and Cecilia, who aren't short of money and are just looking for fun, naturally don't care about such issues.
Cecilia didn't turn around, but continued to work on the painting with a small brush. Because of the weather, the paint on the small brush dried faster than usual, so she had to be efficient when she painted, otherwise it would affect the brushstrokes.
"I just like drawing landscapes and architecture. I'm tired of drawing portraits and stuff," Cecilia said softly.
Li Wei recalled the mustache from the wartime era.
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The mustachioed man excelled at painting landscapes and architecture, but the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts at the time did not appreciate this style. They felt that his style was a bit rigid, so they transferred him to the architecture department. And then things took a turn for the better. A young man who originally just wanted to be a painter and live a simple life became a ruthless person who stirred up the world under the impetus of the times.
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After the war, the aesthetic style of the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts changed again, becoming what is known as abstract art. Li Wei went to see what these so-called abstract paintings were, and he wanted to complain. It seemed like anyone and everything could get in, and what kind of rubbish were they painting? Perhaps because of the lesson learned from the Mustache incident, they now allow anyone to enter, the more complex and incomprehensible the painting, the better, no longer setting extremely high entry requirements as before. They were probably afraid of having a single art student fail the entrance exam.
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Of course, this is just Li Wei's personal opinion. He has great respect for so-called abstract art, and he appreciates the beauty of the inner meaning of the works of truly talented abstract painters. But to be honest, in Li Wei's view, these so-called abstract painters are just using the name of abstract art to cover up their clumsy painting skills. After all, with the name of abstract art as a cover, even if those who appreciate their paintings don't understand them and think that the person's paintings look like a pile of shit, the painter can use the fact that the appreciator doesn't understand art to fool them. In any case, Li Wei despises such people.
“I don’t have any particular preference. I can paint anything, whether it’s landscapes or portraits, realism or abstraction, or impressionism, but I prefer to paint people,” Li Wei said.
Cecilia stopped painting. Her work was not something that could be completed in a short time and required a lot of post-production refinement. She was using the real scenery as a base for the painting, and then she would let herself go and use a dreamlike style to complete the landscape. She would no longer be bound by fixed color schemes and structures, but only pursue the ultimate dreamlike effect. This was her unique personal style.
"Li Wei, you like drawing portraits of girls, right?" Cecilia said bluntly.
Just then, Houki Shinonono, who had lost a game of rock-paper-scissors and gone to buy drinks, returned with her drinks and saw Cecilia's completed sketch. She was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Cecilia wasn't just pretending, but genuinely had a certain level of skill in painting.
Chapter 1. Trip to the Beach
Shinonono Tsukasa came to Cecilia's side and looked at the landscape sketch on the canvas. At this moment, the sketch was in a stage similar to "impasti". Although it looked a bit rough, it had an indescribable cold beauty. Shinonono Houki was a "rough man" and did not have any special knowledge of painting, but he could still feel the "beauty" of this painting. Beautiful things, even if they are only half-finished, can still give people an indescribable sense of beauty.
"I really envy you guys, your drawings are all so good, my drawing skills are still at the kindergarten level," Shinobu Houki said with admiration, handing the drinks she had bought to the two of them.
Cecilia didn't feel superior in this matter. She knew that Shinonono Houki also had her own strengths, such as kendo, tea ceremony, and embroidery, which were things she didn't know.
Cecilia began packing up her painting tools and said, "Hou, you might envy me for being a better painter than you, but you know what? I really admire your craftsmanship, especially your embroidery and knitting. I've been trying to learn for a long time and still can't, but you do it very well."
Cecilia wasn't trying to fool Houki. Autumn was just around the corner, and she wanted to knit a scarf for Levi. Although she had studied knitting before, her skills were terrible, and she had failed several times. She could only order a high-end scarf as a gift for Levi. But if it were Houki, she could knit a scarf herself for Levi. The meaning of something bought and something made by oneself is different, so Cecilia admired Houki's craftsmanship.
Houki Shinobu said, "Today is the first day of the monthly break, and I feel so bored just staying at the academy like this."
Cecilia said, "How about we go to the beach? There's an artificial beach area in the west of the academy, so we can enjoy white sand beaches even without leaving the academy."
The infrastructure of IS Academy was contracted out to the Chinese, since they had thoroughly mastered the technology of land reclamation and island building. The foundation and compaction of the entire island were all done by the Chinese. The landscaping and architecture on the island were later contracted out to the Japanese, who were living comfortably. Although the Japanese couldn't compete with the Chinese in infrastructure, they were quite skilled in architectural design and landscaping; otherwise, the architecture and landscaping wouldn't have been entrusted to them.
The artificial white sand beach in the West District is a perk provided by the college to its faculty and students. Due to the abnormal rise in global temperatures, the area where IS is located has relatively high temperatures throughout the year. Except for a few months such as October to September, most of the time it is suitable for sunbathing on the beach.
Houki Shinonono said, "I haven't bought a swimsuit yet. I think they sell swimsuits at the academy, right?"
No girl can resist sunshine and beaches, and the beaches inside the academy are only for the use of teachers and students. Unlike beaches outside the academy, where you might get hit on by bored people while sunbathing, there's no such problem on the beaches inside the academy.
“Of course, after all, the academy has several thousand residents, so naturally everything needs to be provided. And since they've even built a place like the White Sand Beach, wouldn't they have all sorts of supporting facilities?” Cecilia said with a smile.
IS Academy has its own unique resources, so compared to ordinary schools, it is much more impressive in many ways. The environment of the academy is unmatched, even by those world-renowned, long-established universities.
“Let’s go to the beach then. I’ve been to the academy for so long, and I’ve never actually been to the beach,” Shinonono Houki said excitedly.
Li Wei didn't say anything, but he was also looking forward to the upcoming trip to the beach. It was the academy's monthly break, and the time for each grade's monthly break was the same, so the beach must be quite lively now. Wouldn't that be a feast for his eyes?
After all, some beauty can bring joy even just to look at; the saying "beauty is food for the eyes" perfectly describes this situation.
The three of them went back to their dormitory and waited for Cecilia to put all the art supplies back in the room before heading to the beach area in the west of the academy.
The overall elevation of the beach area is lower than that of the other three directions. Even when they are still some distance away from the beach area, the three of them can take in the entire beach scenery by taking advantage of the difference in elevation.
The beach area was quite lively at this time. Because of the holiday, many teachers, students, and staff had gathered there. However, because the beach area was relatively large, it didn't feel crowded. On the inland side of the beach, there was a dedicated recreation area with a shopping street selling various goods. The street's architecture was distinctly tropical, resembling Hawaii. Numerous palm and coconut trees created large areas of shade, and these shady areas were already mostly occupied. Even the open-air recreation area near the beach was packed with people.
Li Wei shaded his eyes with his hand, taking in the entire beach area, and said, "I didn't expect this place to be so lively. Even if I played in a place like this all day, I wouldn't get tired of it."
The main reason is that there are no other men at the academy besides him and Orimura Natsumi, so the girls' swimsuits on the beach are quite daring, which gives him the illusion of being back on the floating island, because his partners on the floating island also wear similarly revealing clothes when playing on the beach.
As for Orimura Natsumi, she is currently sleeping soundly in her dormitory. Li Wei can understand her situation. After all, with the previous incident causing a stir within the academy, wherever Orimura Natsumi goes, the women around her look at her as if she were a huge pile of non-combustible garbage, making no attempt to hide their disgust for her.
It is precisely because of this environment that Orimura Natsumi now appears very withdrawn. Apart from attending classes and training, she rarely leaves her dormitory. Even when she goes out, she goes and returns quickly.
Through the genie's clone, Li Wei gained a thorough understanding of Orimura Natsu's situation. Because of what had happened before, Orimura Natsu had become more "mature." Of course, from Li Wei's more familiar perspective, she had become more patient and restrained, transforming from a dog into a wolf.
Shinonono Houki took Li Wei's arm, her face beaming with excitement.
Shinonono Houki has a secret: this is her first time visiting the beach. During her school trips back in the country, every time she planned to go to the beach, it would be canceled due to external factors, and she would end up going to hot springs instead. So now she is very tired of hot spring trips and longs for the beach because it is something new and exciting for her.
She had gone to the beach with her family before, but going with her family was a completely different feeling from going with the boy she liked. The thought of wearing a swimsuit in front of Li Wei made her face burn.
Chapter 1. Everyone Has Their Own Thoughts
Cecilia watched as Houki Shinonono linked arms with Levi, her heart unmoved. She had grown accustomed to Houki Shinonono's presence, and in her eyes, Houki Shinonono was not a threat.
On the contrary, Houki Shinonono is a wingman who can cover her flanks. After all, she and Houki Shinonono have already reached an understanding that the two of them will instinctively reject new girls getting close to Li Wei. It is better for the two of them to share Li Wei than for Li Wei to be surrounded by a bunch of messy girls.
Cecilia said, "We need to go to the swimsuit shop first and buy some swimsuits to change into. Everyone else here is wearing swimsuits, and it's not appropriate for us to be wearing school uniforms."
Cecilia felt it was a bit inappropriate to dress so formally at a place like the beach, since the beach and swimsuits are a perfect match, and the two just don't feel right without each other.
Cecilia wouldn't dare wear such revealing clothing as a swimsuit anywhere other than on the beach, after all, she's not a professional model.
Professional models, for the sake of money and fame, would dare to flaunt their beauty in bikinis even on the street. She didn't have that kind of courage. It was only on the beach, where everyone was wearing swimsuits, that she dared to boldly show off her beauty.
The seaside shopping street was quite lively. When the three of them arrived at the street, looking from one end to the other, almost every shop had customers in front of it. Cecilia walked at the front of the group, stopping in front of the swimwear shop with Levi and Houki Shinonono.
Cecilia said, "This swimwear store has pretty good taste. Other classmates recommended it to me. It's a swimwear store where you can find all kinds of styles, even unusual ones like military style."
Li Wei's mind drifted back to the swimsuit shop trip of "Military God" Yukito in "Girls und Panzer." What the hell was that military style? He still preferred more conventional styles. Military style was simply a waste of girls' good figures.
Following Cecilia's footsteps, the pedestrians entered the swimwear store, which was a self-service store similar to a supermarket. The staff simply greeted the three of them and then went about their business.
This self-service store made Shinobu Houki, who was used to the vibrant style of Japan, feel a little uncomfortable, but the dazzling array of swimsuits made her forget about it.
Li Wei's gaze swept across the store, and he thought to himself, "Wow, this swimwear store's overall style leans towards mature, mainly featuring a hot European and American style. If you don't have a great figure, it's not an easy thing to pull off this style of swimwear."
Li Wei glanced at Cecilia and Houki Shinonono, nodding. Both girls had outstanding figures for their age, especially Cecilia. Because Europeans typically have children earlier than Asians, her figure was quite mature, making it easy for her to pull off this style of swimsuit. Houki Shinonono, on the other hand, needed to choose her swimsuit more carefully, as her figure wasn't as mature as Cecilia's, putting her at a slight disadvantage in this style.
Before long, Cecilia and Houki Shinonono returned to Levi's side with the swimsuits they had chosen.
"So fast? It hasn't even been a minute, has it?" Li Wei raised an eyebrow. He thought he would have to wait here for quite a while, since girls are very picky when it comes to choosing clothes.
Cecilia held up the swimsuit she had chosen in front of her and said, "The habits I developed at the academy have made me do everything much faster than before. I guess that's the military style."
Cecilia was born into a noble family and valued style and pomp. She preferred a calm and elegant demeanor. However, after being at the academy for a while, she was gradually influenced by its atmosphere and became as decisive as a soldier. Once she decided to do something, she would immediately take action and achieve results as quickly as possible.
Li Wei nodded as he looked at the swimsuit Cecilia had chosen. Cecilia had selected a two-piece bikini that was very figure-hugging, mainly in sky blue with a few white accents. The style was a classic thin-string design, with the top and bottoms connected by thin strings, which increased the swimsuit's stability and overall look. It was the kind of swimsuit that anyone could wear, but it really depended on one's figure to pull it off.
Li Wei's gaze then turned to Shinonono Houki. Shinonono Houki had chosen a white one-piece swimsuit. From the front, it looked like a stripped-down version of a school swimsuit, but from the back, a large area of her snow-white skin was directly exposed above her waist. If her back wasn't graceful, this kind of swimsuit would only accentuate her weaknesses.
Both of them chose swimsuits that suited their body types.
Li Wei said, "I feel that you two have really great taste in clothes, you don't need me to give you any advice."
Cecilia said with a smug smile, "Isn't that obvious?"
Cecilia herself had received specialized aesthetic training, so her taste in clothing naturally surpassed that of ordinary people. Choosing a swimsuit was a piece of cake for her. Even the swimsuit for Shinonono Houki was suggested by her. She would never engage in vicious competition with Shinonono Houki in such a place, allowing Shinonono Houki to also show her charm, making it easier for her to win her over.
Li Wei said, "Luckily, I brought my own swimming trunks. I didn't expect that they don't sell men's swimming gear here."
Cecilia said, "Isn't that obvious? You know this is an all-girls school. You and Orimura Natsu, that non-combustible trash, are practically the only men in the academy. The academy wouldn't make such a big fuss just for two people."
Li Wei simply smiled. He was now in control of the entire academy from behind the scenes. Even if he really wanted to make a big fuss, it wouldn't be impossible, but such a thing would be too high-profile and would not be conducive to his secrecy. Therefore, apart from the rules for the toilets, everything else in the academy remained the same.
"Then we'll go change into our swimsuits first. Li Weijun, we'll have to leave you here to wait for us." After saying that, Shinobu Houki pulled Cecilia towards the changing room.
Li Weimo stroked his chin. Houki had already lost the initiative to Cecilia. He wondered if Houki had realized the problem yet. However, the two of them had a very good relationship now, which was a good thing for him. After all, with peace and tranquility in the inner quarters, he could free up his hands to pursue more characters.
He didn't care about the two girls' little thoughts at all, since there were some things they couldn't control.
Chapter 1. College Holidays
The two girls changed into their swimsuits very quickly, and soon lifted the curtain of the changing room, gracefully entering and coming to Li Wei's side.
The two girls, wearing bikinis and flip-flops, displayed their charm without reservation. Since there were only two men on the entire island, the girls tended to be daring when choosing swimsuits, and Li Wei felt he was feasting his eyes just by looking at them.
Cecilia, wearing a sky-blue string bikini, reached one hand behind her head and gently tucked it in, causing her long, flowing golden hair to cascade down, creating a dreamlike, ethereal effect, as if enhanced by special effects.
Li Wei couldn't help but lean back tactically. Cecilia had a clear understanding of her own charm, so through such a small trick, she maximized her charm in an instant. It has to be said, girls are really scary in this respect.
On the other side, Houki Shinonono was slightly turned to the side, her hands folded over her lower abdomen, her body leaning slightly forward, and her legs straight. From Li Wei's angle, Houki Shinonono's perfect curves were on full display, especially her fair back, which accentuated the swimsuit's features and her own charm, making her just as beautiful as Cecilia.
Li Wei raised his head and pinched his nose.
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