As someone who has been married for six years, he could see right through Esdeath's little schemes, just like an old father discovering his daughter's teenage thoughts, seeing through them but not saying anything, only silently offering guidance from the sidelines.
However, he didn't say it aloud.
"Yes, the captain is a caring person. He just had a new outfit made for Will."
Lan smiled helplessly: "Polus, you're not a very frank person either. Actually, you've figured it out, haven't you? Who exactly is the 'subordinate' the captain is talking about..."
"So you knew..." Polus was a little embarrassed at being exposed, but he found it strange. "But Lan, you don't seem to have a wife, do you? How did you know?"
“The captain is a serious woman, and she’s exceptionally sensitive to her surroundings, but she didn’t notice my presence just now.” Lan smiled slightly. “Of course, that could also be because we were at headquarters. After all, when you’re alone at home, you tend to relax.”
"I see... Lan, your observation skills are truly keen."
"It's nothing," Lan smiled slightly. "If you've ever observed children, you'll find that their expressions are very rich. I guess I was trained by those kids?"
“Exercise…do you mean you have many children?” Polus was taken aback.
Lan looks quite young, probably never even been married, how could she have a child?
“I have no children, but…” Lan still smiled, but her expression dimmed slightly, “It’s just that I used to be a teacher, so I had a lot of contact with children.”
"teacher?"
This surprised Borus even more.
Was Lan a teacher before?
He wasn't a soldier, nor a member of the special forces in Beijing, but a teacher?
Seeing Polus's surprised expression, Lan replied calmly, "Yes, you've seen my file, haven't you? I come from the countryside, and by chance, I obtained an Imperial Arm, which is why I entered the Imperial Capital."
"Oh, I see..."
"But don't worry, I know some combat techniques too," Lan said with a smile. "Before becoming a teacher, I was a ronin. You can't survive against dangerous species without a few moves. I won't hold you back."
“I’m not worried about that, after all, everyone who can join this team is extremely capable,” Polus said. “I’m just a little surprised that you used to be a teacher. But… did you come to the capital on your own initiative?”
Generally speaking, it is not easy for Teigu users to be discovered as long as they conceal their identities.
The reason Lan is here now is probably because she no longer wants to stay in the countryside as a teacher?
"And you, why did you join this team?" Lan Wen asked gently in return.
"There's no particular purpose... it's just an order from the military."
“That’s one of the purposes, too, Polus. Isn’t obeying orders your goal?” Lan said. “I also came to the capital for a purpose, but the reason is very personal and I can’t say it now. I will tell you one day.”
"Sorry, I asked too many questions."
"It's alright. Compared to this, what do you think of Lu Ye?" Lan asked.
"Lu Ye?"
Polus was taken aback, probably not understanding why Lan would suddenly bring him up, but he still answered honestly.
"He looks like a very handsome young man, with a great physique and very polite manners. It's just that we haven't spent enough time together to know his exact strength, but being able to kill the decapitated Zank means he can't be too weak... Why are you asking this?"
"What, didn't you notice?" Lan smiled slightly. "I don't know if you noticed, but this morning Lu Ye and the captain arrived at the conference room at the same time."
As a married man, how could Borus not understand the meaning behind it?
But he frowned, somewhat disbelieving.
"This...is it a coincidence?"
“Well, that’s generally how it is,” Lan said. “But you probably didn’t notice, but during the meeting, the captain’s eyes kept wandering over someone.”
Boruston stayed.
If a person frequently and unconsciously looks at another person...
He knew that feeling.
"Could the person the captain likes be...?" Bruce asked, half-believing.
“It’s probably him,” Lan said. “The captain presented his criteria for choosing a spouse to the emperor before, do you know about that?”
"Ah, it's been circulating in the palace; I know a little about it."
"Do you remember the conditions?"
Borus thought back for a moment.
"Younger than the captain, must be capable, have potential for the future, come from the border region, and have a pure smile..."
As he was talking, Polus froze.
Except for the last point, it seems that Lu Ye... meets all four requirements?
Polus, who had been somewhat skeptical, began to waver.
“I said, Polus,” Lan lowered his voice, “would you be interested in… lending a hand to the captain?”
……
Meanwhile, the Imperial Capital Garrison.
Lu Ye went to the bookstore first, and then returned here. Along the way, members of the security team greeted him, and he nodded in response to each one.
He's certainly not mentally ill or overworked.
He was just here to gather information about what had happened in the capital recently, and to see what progress Tatsumi had made.
He had previously learned about what happened at the Dragon Boat from Lubbock.
The result was naturally very satisfactory.
Having prior intelligence about the enemy, Bright and his two companions took down Daidas and Neu one after another. Most importantly, Riva's Imperial Arm, which could freely manipulate water, was blocked by Lubbock's barrier and lost its effectiveness. In the end, Violet and Leone joined forces to kill Riva.
There was one thing that bothered Lu Ye greatly, and that was the medicine that Liva took before he died.
According to Lubbock, the potion was green and very similar to the one he had taken from the four demons.
Moreover, after taking the potion, Riva did not possess the superb regenerative abilities of Horse Head. Instead, his will became extremely firm, and his body seemed to lose the sense of pain. Even when his limbs were severed, he could still swing his sword without hesitation or pause.
What exactly is it?
Lu Ye cared a lot.
Having stayed in the capital for so long, I still haven't found any clues about the Celestial Spirit fragments.
His intuition told him that this was likely the breakthrough point.
After saying that, he opened the panel.
Name: Lu Ye
[Level: LV25]
Physical Strength: C+
Physiological Agility: B+
[Physiological durability: A]
Overall Physical Rating: B+
[Charm: A] (Special Attack on Older Men)
[Lucky: EX]
[Bonus: 5% Accuracy]
Title: Despicable Kidney Slayer
(50% bonus to critical strike chance and critical strike damage for kidney injury)
[Title: Dragon Slayer]
(Increases damage to large creatures by 50%)
[Ability: Vanish into the void]
[Special Item: Mortal Blade - Tears of the Gods]
【Skill: Ashina Mushin-ryu - Lv11】
[Skill: Senpou Temple Fist Technique - Lv5]
Passive Skill: Aquatic Breathing
[Passive Skill: Beast Affinity]
[World Rewind Progress: 60%]
A 60% backtracking progress is enough to prove that Lu Ye is indeed moving in the right direction.
This matter concerning the potion... needs to be thoroughly investigated.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door.
"Please come in," Lu Ye said.
No sooner had the words been spoken than three travel-worn figures rushed in.
Those were Tatsumi, Iyeas, and Sayu.
Chapter 254 Divine Elixir
Lu Ye was somewhat surprised.
Because the three of them, including Tatsumi, looked like travelers who had just finished a long journey and were weary from their travels.
"How did you all get into such a mess?" Lu Ye asked.
"Brother Lu Ye, we have investigated the matter you instructed us to handle!" Iyeas was still full of energy.
What progress has been made?
“The situation is a bit unusual,” Sha You said. “It’s about the ‘medicine.’ That ‘miracle medicine’ doesn’t seem to be fake, and the situation on Anning Road seems to be very bad.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Ye pointed to the black sofa on the left side of the office, gesturing for the three of them to sit down.
Then he got up and poured three glasses of juice for the three of them.
"Have some water first, then talk slowly. I'm not in a hurry."
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