NIKKE, When the Milky Way Blossoms

"no!"

Upon hearing that Nien had been initialized for defending her, Valkyrie, who hadn't been particularly angry even when falsely accused of being a mistress, suddenly shouted sharply, refuting the vice commander's decision as a captain.

"Shut up! How dare you disobey orders from above?!"

The other lieutenant colonel standing behind Burning immediately changed color upon hearing this.

He already looked down on Huaerqiulei, the Ark Hero who was forcibly promoted through star-making, and seeing that this woman dared to defy her superior today, he was not going to give her a good look.

"Soldier, stand still..."

Clang——!

A heavy thud slammed onto the table, the violent impact instantly interrupting the lieutenant colonel's demonstration.

Upon closer inspection, a revolver suddenly appeared in Huaerqiulei's palm on the wooden table...

It was a revolver that gleamed with a silvery sheen, yet was covered in scratches and had seen many battles.

It was a revolver that was extremely terrifying in terms of size, shape, and caliber;

And let's not forget the revolver that, with just the safety off, is enough to terrify every member of the Ark's elite.

"I'll say it again!"

"No means no!"

For Nien, for her friend, Valerie, with bloodshot eyes, scanned the judges, police officers, Niki, and soldiers backstage.

Seeing that no one responded, and with her mind completely blank, she decided to go all in and shouted again with resounding force:

"Anyone have any objections?!"

Burningm did not comment on this.

This shrewd and calculating deputy commander wouldn't be like that idiot Dovan, who would treat trivial face as if it were his life.

As for the judge, police officer, and Niki who were fortunate enough to meet the four-shot hand cannon on the table...

After a moment of silence, they turned around in unison, looking at the same spot from their different positions.

Lieutenant Colonel: "..."

Chapter 312 Ark Heroes? Second Lieutenant!

pressure,

The transfer was successfully made to the lieutenant colonel.

The Ark is only the size of a palm. Even if you include honorary ranks, the number of colonel-level officers on the Ark is no more than eight hundred.

Therefore, every single young talent who managed to obtain the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Ark relied on family connections.

If a family is willing to invest, they naturally expect a return.

When the rewards are far less than the risks and costs to be taken, it becomes only natural to treat them as pawns to be discarded.

The lieutenant colonel knew very well that once his family found out he had offended the owner of that revolver, he would most likely receive a message from the family head within two days to discuss the details of "how he should kneel down in front of the MMR affiliated high school"...

As for the outcome, it depends on how the person feels after learning what happened.

Cold sweat slowly seeped into the back of my military uniform as time went by.

Fortunately, at such a critical moment, the lieutenant colonel's superior, Deputy Commander Burning, took the blame for him.

"...Is it a warning...or a deal?"

After a brief moment of quick thinking, the fat general clearly realized that Huaerqiulei no longer belonged to the neutral camp.

This exceeded his expectations, as well as the expectations of the central leadership.

Why do they go to such lengths and spend so much resources to promote a newcomer?

Ultimately, her aim was to use Valerie's special abilities and reputation to make Phoenix realize something.

—Fangzhou isn't some spoiled brat who'll turn to him for help whenever he encounters difficulties.

—The Ark also has its own dignity.

But the result?

The girl they spent so much money cultivating, Huaerqiulei, secretly became someone else's fangirl.

Look at this girl's temper.

She used to be as gentle as a lamb, doing whatever the central government told her to do. Now, she's completely like a she-wolf after being threatened. Her protective manner is exactly like that of a certain vengeful killer.

Moreover, Walter's response made Burningham realize that the seriousness of the problem was escalating.

"It's not a threat, nor is it a deal."

The girl gripped the revolver on the table, walked to Nien's side, pulled him out of the encirclement of mass-produced Nikis, and shielded him behind her, saying coldly:

"I'm just expressing my own opinion, Vice Commander."

Burningham: "..."

The moment Huaerqiulei uttered those words, the vice commander seemed to see Phoenix carrying a chair and sitting behind their Ark heroes, looking at everyone in the room with a mocking expression.

"I... can understand your feelings."

The fat man lowered his head slightly, his small eyes staring at the cane in his hand. After a long while, he finally gave his answer.

“Nien, temporarily detain him at the…rehabilitation center. As for Mr. Brant…”

ACPU will conduct a full investigation into him, and then prosecute and detain him, during which time he died unexpectedly.

This matter... ends here, so, how about it?"

As the deputy commander spoke, his gaze fell upon the unscrupulous reporter who was pinned to the ground, unable to move. His implication was quite clear.

—It's not a big deal. We can settle it privately. There's no need to call the parents over.

……

……

A few hours later.

The ACPU escort vehicle, led by Polly, slowly pulled into the building. Inside, Nien was excitedly shouting, his glasses shining with a white light of excitement through the window.

"Oh! Master, is this the rehabilitation center where our grandmaster stayed so many times?!"

Seeing Firegirl's elementary school-age picnic-like demeanor, even though they were both optimists, Polly had to admit one thing—when it came to optimism, she was no match for her.

"The Rehabilitation Center is a serious prison. Can't you be a little more vigilant and at least show some respect for Ark's punishment system on the surface?"

The policewoman pouted, slapped her palm with her baton in annoyance, and recounted the rehabilitation center's achievements.

"The most vicious gang leader in the outer district committed suicide by biting off his wrist artery in the rehabilitation center. Several other leaders of the cult were also sent to mental hospitals after serving their sentences."

There were even rumors that a prison guard, unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere of the rehabilitation center, went on a killing spree and was subsequently imprisoned there.

"But our grandmaster conquered the Rehabilitation Hall!"

Despite Polly's threats, Nien was not afraid at all; in fact, the admiration in his eyes grew even stronger.

"I've done my research thoroughly; I've read several pages of high-quality fanfiction short stories about the boss and his master!"

Polly: "..."

Huaer Qiulei: "..."

Nearby, Niki, a mass-produced ACPU agent, pursed her lips expectantly upon hearing this, hoping that the other party would generously share the corresponding network address or group chat code.

……

"Rumors, all of them are rumors!"

Thanks to someone, the warden Worth, who had been promoted to warden, immediately wiped the smile off his face and sternly rebuked Nien for daring to inquire about that person:

"You're not allowed to talk about such baseless things anymore. If I catch you doing it even once, you'll be locked up for three days. Do you hear me?"

After all, he was a prison guard who had received Lieutenant Phoenix four times and survived each time. Voss had already undergone his own transformation, and his words, both in tone and word choice, were incredibly authoritative.

This even prompted Valkyrie to tug at Raneyon's sleeve, quickly signaling the excited firepower girl to quiet down, and changing the subject:

"Warden, I'm actually going to see Kancy and the others for some psychological counseling. If it's not too much trouble, could you give me a ride there?"

Seeing that Nien had obediently quieted down and stopped his endless muttering, Voss, who was adept at social interaction, returned the favor with a friendly smile from the Ark Hero.

"It should."

As he spoke, he reached out and performed a vein scan on the display screen, silently waiting for the alloy gate of Niki's detention area to rise...

To everyone's surprise, the heavy door, weighing over ten tons, had barely opened a crack when a sleepy male voice came from the cell that should have been used to imprison Niki.

"Finally here."

In an instant,

Everyone outside the door was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

Then, when the door opened to a height of about 60 or 70 centimeters, Nien, who was the first to react, suddenly bent down and crawled into the doorway. Before he even got through, he was already complaining pitifully.

"Grandmaster! Someone on the Ark is bullying Master! And someone is bullying me too!"