Otherworld Girl Development Guide

"Because we are family."

"Yes, we're family!"

As they spoke, the speed of the Fuxing bullet train gradually decreased, and they could already see the city of Krobel, which was situated on the plains, in the distance. They were almost at their destination.

At the same time, at the airport in Krobel, two airships arrived almost simultaneously: one bearing the emblem of the Republic of Calva and the other bearing the emblem of the Rebonian Empire.

After the airship docked, the gangway was lowered, and the representatives of the two countries disembarked almost simultaneously.

"Oh, what a coincidence! Isn't this Miss Kirika?"

“Yes, fate is a very interesting thing, Your Excellency Olivier.”

After exchanging greetings, they walked towards the airport exit, maintaining a distance of two meters.

"I heard things haven't been peaceful in the Empire lately?" Kirika said casually.

"Oh ho ho~ Miss Kirika, I've heard that remnants of the cult within your country are still conducting certain experiments..."

After a tacit exchange of words, the two smiled knowingly.

"I wonder what the Empire wants from this meeting?"

"Of course, it's about finding opportunities for cooperation. Although the Empire is a powerful nation, it still needs limited cooperation. So, Miss Kirika, what do you want?"

"Long-term development and ways to boost the domestic economy."

"Seeking common ground while reserving differences?"

Olivier squinted and asked. Kirika turned to look at him, somewhat surprised. Wasn't this something people from Shangqiu often said? But it was true, both Rebonia and Calva wanted to develop.

However, the interests they represent are different. The Empire mainly represents the maximization of the interests of the nobles and the royal family; while the Republic of Calva represents the profits of the conglomerates behind various members of parliament... Only Queen Estie of the Kingdom of Bel represents the entire Kingdom of Bel.

"I didn't expect that you would actually learn the language of Shangqiu people."

"No, but their 'Corny Pickup Lines' collection is truly exquisite, and they've already published their fourth volume... Ms. Kirika, would you like to hear it?"

Upon hearing this, Wuxiang quickened her pace, and the two had a brief, informal bump to express their most basic requests.

[Dear passengers, this is Yuan Hua, the train conductor. Thank you for boarding this train. Please take your belongings and disembark in an orderly manner...]

"Let's go, we've arrived at our stop."

Zhou Mingrui stood up, indicating that it was time to get off the bus.

"We arrived so quickly! No matter how many times I ride the Fuxing bullet train, it always feels incredibly fast..."

"This isn't even the speed limit yet. When we have maglev trains in the future, they'll be even faster."

"Will the speed increase?" Corliss asked curiously.

"Of course, one day we will surpass the speed of light..."

Zhou Mingrui said confidently, then added in his mind, "I'm afraid I won't live to see that day."

"The speed of light!" Corliss's face showed a hint of shock. Although she didn't know how fast the speed of light was, she knew that it was definitely a level that humans could not easily reach.

"Alright, shall we exit the station... uh?"

As soon as Zhou Mingrui stepped off the bullet train, he felt Theo step forward and hug his arm, pressing his head against his arm.

"Let's go, Lao Zhou~"

Tio wore a rare smile, and Zhou Mingrui was lost in memories. When she first arrived, Tio was completely "three-no" (nothing, no emotion, no understanding). However, it wasn't that she was truly three-no; it was just that she didn't know how to express her feelings because of the persecution by the cult.

Let's go~

With a slight thud in her left hand, Bell was also lifted up. Corliss chuckled softly to herself, thinking, "This family is really interesting... a loving father and a filial daughter."

Following the diplomatic corps, Zhou Mingrui exited the high-speed rail station through a special green channel prepared for special guests and entered the central station of Krobel.

"It's developing quite well!"

A bustling commercial street came into view, and at the street corner, several mobile police vehicles were on duty. These bipedal mechs served as a deterrent to criminals, which can be considered as using tax revenue in the right place.

Within the area enclosed by the Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture, the spirited Mayor Doyle greeted the representatives from Shangqiu with a smile, while Ellie, dressed in a smart office lady outfit, stood behind Mayor Doyle.

The moment Zhou Mingrui saw Ellie, his eyes lit up; his girlfriend had become even more beautiful.

Ellie clearly saw Zhou Mingrui as well. She smoothed her silver-gray hair with her hand, a gentle smile appearing on her lips. Her gray eyes met Zhou Mingrui's gaze, and a hint of flirtatious affection rippled across her face.

Tio and Bell frowned deeply, and their grip on Zhou Mingrui tightened slightly.

"Well!"

Zhou Mingrui felt his hands being squeezed hard, which made him look at the two little ones beside him in confusion.

"what happened?"

Immediately, Bell and Tio wore gentle smiles.

"Old Zhou, come with me to visit Mrs. Haivas tonight," Lingdang said softly.

"Okay, whatever you say..."

"Tomorrow, Theo also wants to see his parents."

“No problem… Oh, by the way, Corliss, Queen Estée arrived in Crobel yesterday and is staying at the Pleasure Street Hotel. Don’t you want to go see her?” Zhou Mingrui asked Corliss after agreeing to the two children’s request.

"Grandma's here!" Corliss exclaimed in surprise.

“Yes, if you want to go, I’ll have them arrange it and send it over to you,” Zhou Mingrui said with a smile. Corliss hadn’t seen her grandmother for half a year.

“Okay…” Corliss nodded, then, as if remembering something, said, “…Zhou Mingrui, will you come with me?”

"Ok?"

Immediately, Theo and Bell's expressions changed, and they looked at Corliss warily.

Chapter 225 Meeting the Parents 3.0

Zhou Mingrui looked at Corliss with a puzzled expression. Should he accompany Corliss to meet her parents?

"Ah..." Corliss's face flushed red instantly. She immediately realized that her words had caused a misunderstanding and quickly explained, "...It's like this, didn't you ask me about the mythology of the continent? Grandma knows more about it. You can ask her directly."

"Oh... okay, thanks Corliss."

Phew... Bell and Tio exchanged a glance; the threat was over.

"Let me have someone prepare..."

After speaking, Zhou Mingrui looked at Shi Qiang, who nodded.

A moment later, Shi Qiang walked over and said to Zhou Mingrui, "Mingrui, the car is ready..."

In fact, there was not much preparation needed. The diplomatic team already had a car, and for security reasons, all the visitors stayed at the hotel in the entertainment district, with the Krobel police station in charge of their security.

A car pulled up in front of them. Shi Qiang opened the door, glanced around to make sure there was no threat, and then gestured for them to get in.

"Alright, let's go."

After everyone got into the car, Shi Qiang sat in the passenger seat and signaled to the driver that they could start driving.

The high-end sedan drove towards Happy Street. Zhou Mingrui turned his head to look out the window. The streets of Krobel were becoming more and more bustling. With the international situation now stable, Krobel's advantages as an international city were becoming apparent.

This place became a commercial paradise, with large quantities of goods gathering here and then being sent to Rebonia and Kalva.

Capital is profit-driven and fluid, and in this environment it naturally converges on the Kroboran Autonomous Oblast, creating commercial prosperity.

There are more shops on the street now... well, most of them have rabbit-themed signs, like shops selling mobile phones, hot pot restaurants, and shops selling pretty clothes and jewelry.

"What a big change..." Corliss said with some emotion.

“Of course, the Kingdom of Bel has changed quite a bit. When you return home, you’ll see the changes in your country…” Zhou Mingrui squinted and rested his chin on his right hand as he said, “…the feeling of watching the country gradually become stronger through everyone’s joint efforts is very good, and of course, there are many unsung heroes who have made great contributions.”

"An unsung hero?"

"Yes, those heroes who dedicate themselves silently."

Soon the convoy entered the administrative district. The fountain, which had been damaged in the last "terrorist attack," had not only been repaired but also expanded to some extent. The state flag of Krobel was flying in front of the administrative district's city hall.

The port area in the distance is bustling even more, with a rabbit-shaped gantry crane unloading cargo...

The elevation differences provided by the five natural lakes offer a natural terrain for building a power station, continuously supplying electricity to the Klobel Autonomous Oblast.

The convoy circled the administrative district, allowing guests to observe Klopp's development closely, before heading towards the entertainment district.

Upon entering the entertainment district, Zhou Mingrui immediately spotted the cinema bearing the "Star Ring" logo. The tempered glass walls gave the entire cinema a sci-fi feel, creating a striking contrast with the Rainbow Theatre across the street. It can be considered a new landmark building in Krobel City.

"Won't this drive the Rainbow Theatre Troupe out of business?" Zhou Mingrui thought viciously to himself.

The car slowly pulled up to the hotel where Zhou Mingrui had stayed during his first visit to Krobel. As the car door opened, Zhou Mingrui looked at the hotel and had a sense of déjà vu, but everything was different now.

Police in Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture have set up a cordon around the hotel, as dignitaries and guests from various countries will be staying there, and any incident would be a serious diplomatic incident.

Upon entering the hotel, I was greeted by a familiar face: Ms. Yuri, Queen Estée's confidante and bodyguard.

"Yuri~"

Upon seeing Yuri, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, Corliss quickly walked up to her. Yuri smiled and gave a slight bow, saying, "It's been a long time, Your Highness Corliss. Queen Estée is waiting upstairs."

"Um...by the way, I'd like Zhou Mingrui to meet Grandma..."

Upon hearing this, Yuri looked at Zhou Mingrui strangely, glancing between him and Corliss.

"Uh...Ms. Yuri, don't misunderstand, it's just that there are some things I'd like to ask Queen Estée."

Yuri nodded, signaling them to follow.

"Let's go see Her Majesty the Queen."

After passing through security, the group arrived at a room on the top floor of the grand hotel. Two royal guards from the Kingdom of Bel opened the door and saw Queen Estée, dressed in casual clothes and wearing reading glasses, looking through documents.

"grandmother!"

Corliss quickly walked to Queen Estée's side, took her arm, and a kind smile immediately appeared on Queen Estée's face.

"Corliss, you're here..." After carefully observing her granddaughter and confirming that she was in good physical and mental condition, she said with a smile, "...You've gained weight. The food in Shangqiu must be delicious, right?"

"Grandma~" Corliss said, shaking Queen Estée's arm in a coquettish manner.

Queen Estée's gaze shifted from Princess Corliss to Zhou Mingrui, who bowed and greeted her, "Greetings, Your Majesty Queen Estée."

"It's you... I wonder what brings you here?" Queen Estée recognized Zhou Mingrui. This was thanks to the job her superiors had assigned him, which gave him many opportunities to meet with dignitaries from various countries, making it easy for him to become a familiar face to them.

"It's like this, Grandma, Zhou Mingrui is my friend... He's very curious about some myths about goddesses, so he wanted to ask him about them."