Skadi, returning to infinity

Hanabi's tone remained as proud as ever, but Talulah fell silent upon hearing her words.

"Why does Rhodes Island, with its immense power, not forcefully change this land?"

"It was clearly possible."

"Are you really people who share the same ideals as us?"

Talulah didn't understand. If she possessed such power, she would do it even if it meant starting a war against the entire continent of Terra.

“Talulah, Rhodes Island’s philosophy is to seek its own path through relatively peaceful means.”

"Because the people of Rhodes Island know very well that if they really start a war against the entire continent of Terra, the result could be devastation and death throughout the continent."

"The nation is crumbling, homes are shattered. Starving people litter the land, rivers flow with blood..."

"That's not changing this land, that's destroying the continent of Terra."

"For a force with such power, the most difficult thing to change this land is how to restrain itself from using the power that can destroy everything."

"From this perspective, Rhodes Island is already remarkably powerful."

"If you possess great power, you should not presume to change this land and make it operate according to your own desires."

"Isn't that just like those guys who want to conquer this land and mold it at will?"

"The truly powerful are those who can control their desires and suppress their power."

"Only the weak allow their desires to run rampant and their power to harm others at will."

Skadi's words were not only conveying a very important concept to Talulah, but also a warning to herself not to act recklessly.

After all, she was once a powerful figure who acted as an agent.

Moreover, her power is an unjust power, a power that is harmful to every mission world she experiences.

She can't do that now. Learning to control her desires and power is the foundation for becoming stronger.

Because her goal was to become a god.

Despite current indications that most gods are more powerful individuals with stronger desires than other beings, and who freely use their power.

But she also believes that there must be gods different from these.

She wants to follow her own path; only in this way can she truly become strong in the future.

"...It's my problem."

Talulah realized she had made a mistake.

Does having power mean you have to vent it? That's no different from oppressing others.

"Rhodes Island has always been changing this land, Miss Talulah."

"But as... well, as Miss Skadi said, Rhodes Island changed the continent of Terra not through war, but through a more subtle and gradual method."

"When the development of the entire continent of Terra and Rhodes Island are linked together, when the people of the entire continent of Terra can hear the voice of Rhodes Island."

"So when Rhodes Island wants to change something, it can quietly change it through its words and actions."

"As long as we do well enough and more and more people agree with us, then one day we can change Terra according to our ideas."

"Although this method takes a lot of time, the more time you spend, the better the results will be."

"This is Rhodes Island's strategy. It's a little different from the path Miss Talulah took, but it's ultimately the same."

Hearing her say that, Talulah thought it made a lot of sense, but she also had her own doubts.

"My mentor once said that some stubborn old forces do not want to change, because change often harms their interests."

"Therefore, they will use every means at their disposal to prevent these changes."

"Even if they outwardly comply, they may secretly sabotage others or corrupt them with material things, turning them into their cronies."

"This is because the reforms were not thorough enough. Such reforms are doomed to fail and will be overtaken by the stubborn old forces in the future."

"Therefore, we must use force to destroy all of this, rebuild a new order and political system, and then construct a truly suitable society that we approve of within this new order and political system."

Is this idea wrong?

Talulah did not question her own or Skadi's beliefs; what she cared about was how her path compared to that of Rhodes Island.

“Isn’t that right, Miss Talulah?”

“What Mentor Skadi said is correct.”

"That's why I said Rhodes Island and you have different methods but the same goal."

"We are also well aware of the concerns about this development, and we know that there is a possibility that the fruits of the revolution may be taken away in the future."

"Therefore, we have already made plans to use force to resolve these issues later."

“When the die-hards are unwilling to give up, we will make them give up.”

"The future unification of Terra will not be hindered by these guys."

Hanabi's tone was filled with seriousness and fervor, which was typical of her view of Skadi's ideas as absolutely correct, even as sacred as the Bible.

Skadi's plan, whether or not it is truly correct, will be believed in and followed steadfastly.

Looking into Hanabi's earnest eyes and listening to her words, Talulah finally understood why Rhodes Island had been so successful.

Because this also has a group of fanatical members who "sacrifice themselves" for their goals.

They, like ourselves, are determined to change this land.

Once she understood this, she suddenly felt relieved.

P.S.: It seems some readers consider the True Dragon to be male...

Although "he" was indeed used to describe her earlier, that was in the early stages when Skadi knew the true dragon and didn't know him very well.

After that, "true dragon" was used to replace it all, without specifying the gender of the true dragon at all.

And sometimes they even deliberately use cute adjectives to imply it.

There are even direct descriptions of "snow-white bodies".

What...

(resting her chin on her hand)

Chapter 61: Is it possible that Skadi is in love with herself?

The 1000 sets of new standard equipment that Fireworks brought to the Reunion Movement were of great help to them.

However, the Reunion Movement's army has its own equipment and is directly led by the Patriots.

Even Talulah couldn't get Patriot to obey her orders and change the equipment of his army.

They don't need it, but other members of the Reunion Movement do.

Under Talulah's leadership, soon, apart from a few leaders, all other Reunion Movement members were equipped with these weapons and equipment.

The Reunion Movement hasn't changed yet. I wouldn't say all of them, but the vast majority of its members still have their own passion and believe that Talulah, Patriot, and their mentor Skadi can lead them to the future.

The arrival of these new standard equipment further strengthened their resolve.

Even if they don't know where these things came from, having them in their hands is a guarantee of victory later on.

Hanabi stayed with the Reunion Movement for three days before returning home.

Aside from being well-behaved on the first two days, she insisted on resting with Skadi, her "mentor," on the third day in order to listen to her mentor's teachings.

When Talulah's attempts to dissuade her failed, Skadi "reluctantly" agreed to her request.

However, by doing this, she was essentially competing with Medea for a place to sleep. Fortunately, Skadi later slept between the two of them to separate them, otherwise they probably would have started fighting.

Having spent time together like this, Hanabi left the Reunion Movement contentedly.

When Talulah came to see them in the morning, her eyes looked a little strange.

Based on various sources, Hanabi did not leave Skadi's room.

Does this mean that the other person was sleeping in Skadi's room?

Although she only respected Skadi as a "mentor," seeing the application wake up, like a firework bursting with energy, she still had some doubts about what might happen.

"Don't you know? [Mentor] has special abilities."

"Anyone who sleeps in her arms after being embraced by her will be able to shed all their worries and become extremely energetic."

“Even those who have experienced psychological trauma can be healed through a mentor’s embrace.”

“When my mentor was at Babel, he would often hold those infected children and rest with them, comforting their hearts.”

"Although I am not infected, I will still go to my mentor when I have troubles."

"It's a pity that the mentor couldn't stay at Rhodes Island in the end, otherwise he would definitely be as popular as the Doctor now."

Hanabi gave a gentle smile. She wasn't lying, but she hadn't explained it very clearly.

She said that to appease Talulah and prevent her from doubting such things.

"Ah."

A hint of surprise flashed in Talulah's eyes; she seemed somewhat tempted.

However, she didn't say anything, just nodded, which was taken as an agreement.

"Talulah, if the Reunion Movement encounters any trouble, remember to contact us."

"Although Rhodes Island cannot directly send troops and personnel to help, we will provide various other forms of support."

"If it's really dangerous, Rhodes Island will also send a secret force over."

"Is everything alright?"

Hanabi was able to make such a promise because she had the support of Skadi and the approval of Kal'tsit.

After all, as Rhodes Island's "envoy," Hanabi had to make some promises to her "ally."

"Is this considered a promise from Rhodes Island?"

"I will suggest it if needed."

"Do not worry."