Infinite Transmigration Starting from Violet

But Lu Ye still cared about Violet's feelings.

After receiving a reassuring reply that it was safe, Lu Ye pressed the button.

The numbers on the device started to jump.

But unlike the leaf, it jumps very fast, rising from 0 to 100 in just about 5 seconds.

100 seemed to be the limit, but the electrical noise still didn't stop.

At last.

With a loud "bang!"

It's off the charts.

The device emitted black smoke, and the metal strap promptly severed its connection to the built-in power source.

Lu Ye silently removed the metal strap from Violet.

Violet.

"Ok?"

"I'm tired, let's go to sleep."

Night fell, and the room was completely dark.

The girl beside me was breathing evenly.

Lu Ye lay on the edge of the bed, turning her head to look at the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window was a pitch-black city, with only a few houses occasionally lit up, like fireflies flickering in the night.

Lu Ye finally understood why the colonel valued Violet so much.

Perhaps, by taking her as the starting point, the course of the war could truly be reversed.

But so what?

In a while, I will take her away from Leiden.

Chapter 57 Test (1)

The next day.

The clouds by the sea were edged with a layer of fiery red velvet.

Night had not yet fallen, but Leiden Harbor was already brightly lit.

The sound of engines grew louder as it approached, drawing the attention of passersby.

This was an era before automobiles were widespread, and the miniaturization of steam engines was a closely guarded secret. Ordinary people still relied on horse-drawn carriages as their primary mode of transportation.

The brown-green pickup truck came from the end of the long street and stopped precisely in front of the Barrolick Hotel.

Two soldiers in crisp uniforms got off the vehicle at the same time.

One had flowing red hair, while the other had a Japanese face.

Hawkins and Ye Zhou.

They were ordered by their superiors to come here to pick up people.

However, they waited at the gate for quite a while, but no one came.

The only people on either side of the carved gate were hotel staff, while elegantly dressed men and women came and went, making the two of them feel somewhat awkward.

"Troublesome," Ye Zhou muttered.

"Alright, it's normal for someone who's a big shot in the military to put on airs." Hawkins was quite easygoing about it.

"But this test is quite a big deal," Ye Zhou said. "I heard it's being conducted publicly."

"Yeah, they even set up a special venue at the military headquarters for this...tsk, the people there are just outrageous."

Just then, they heard a familiar voice.

"Violet, do you remember what I said?"

"Yes, protect yourself."

“That’s right, but don’t worry,” Lu Ye rubbed her head, “I’ll come to help you if anything happens.”

Violet nodded silently.

Tonight she was wearing a blue shirt, men's trousers, and a pair of velvet flats.

The hem of her well-fitting shirt was tucked into her trousers, outlining her figure and making her look youthful and beautiful.

"Isn't this Lu Ye?"

Ye Zhou was very surprised, and his voice unconsciously rose a little.

Lu Ye was stunned when he heard Ye Zhou's shout.

I never expected that these two would be the ones to pick me up...

"You live here?" Ye Zhou asked curiously.

“Yes, the colonel arranged the accommodations,” Lu Ye said. “We’ll stay here until we return to the East.”

“That’s true,” Hawkins said. “This hotel costs several times more than other accommodations, and I only come to places like this when I’m picking up girls.”

"That old colonel is actually quite righteous," Ye Zhou patted Lu Ye on the shoulder. "Those sheep on the island weren't killed for nothing. If I were you, I'd stay here a little longer and only go back when I've had my fill!"

"Haha...definitely," Lu Ye chuckled. "Shall we go?"

"Go?" Ye Zhou raised an eyebrow. "Go where? We have a mission today, so we can't go to the bar with you!"

"What mission?"

"The person who came to pick them up was someone a high-ranking military official wanted to see."

Hawkins said that it wasn't exactly a confidential matter anyway.

"That's right, get in the car."

"Wait, what do you mean?"

Hawkins grabbed Lu Ye's shoulder, his expression one of disbelief.

"Didn't you receive the colonel's notification? The person you're supposed to pick up is me."

…………

The pickup truck sped along the deserted highway.

The military camp is located in the northwest of the city center.

Due to the military presence, some roads here are blocked, and citizens cannot pass through these sections.

Hawkins and Ye Zhou sat in the front row, their expressions silent.

"It's not about joining the army, it's just about helping the colonel out," Lu Ye explained.

“That’s alright…” Hawkins sighed. “The people applying to join the army now are either displaced by the war or young men who want to defend their country and are filled with resentment. Soon, once the Malayan campaign is reported in the newspapers, fewer and fewer people will join the army.”

"Is it because people have lost faith in Leiden's army?" Lu Ye asked.

"More or less," Hawkins said. "Did you see the fireworks last night?"

"Looked."

"how do you feel?"

“To be honest, the fireworks were great, but the people were a bit strange,” Lu Ye said. “For example, the same things were sold at very high prices by some street vendors, but very cheaply by others, practically free.”

“Because many people have lost hope in this country,” Ye Zhou muttered. “Some people want to make more money and run away, some people no longer value money, and for those who are truly wealthy, the fall of the country will also be a heavy blow to them.”

Lu Ye thought about it and it seemed to be true.

Many people actually know the current state of the battle.

He remembered the old man who sold the ring to Violet.

Although the ring was of average quality, that was a conclusion drawn in comparison with other exquisite jewelry. In fact, if it were valued on its own, it would have been impossible to sell it to Lu Ye for such a low price.

For example, there are the women on the street who ask Violet for skin care tips.

Lu Ye remembered one woman among them; her skin was rough and dark, and her hands were calloused, clearly indicating she was a manual laborer or an ordinary woman. But that day, she was wearing a brand-new, expensive dress and was also wearing costly perfume…

In fact, quite a few people are like this.

They chose to spend their hard-earned savings in exchange for a period of high-quality life.

This behavior is actually not hard to understand.

If Leiden were to be defeated, it would face various treaties, including territorial concessions and reparations.

The economic consequences that follow will also become apparent.

Large-scale capital flight, severe export contraction, light industry shrinkage, and inflation that initially rises and then falls will all emerge one after another.

Some of these conditions existed during the war but were not serious at the time, but deteriorated rapidly after the war ended.

So rather than hoarding your money, it's better to spend it before things get worse.

"So enjoy your time here for a while, and go home before the situation gets worse."

Hawkins had a cigarette dangling from his mouth at some point, and he looked quite haggard.

"And what about you?" Lu Ye suddenly asked, "Are you just going to leave your lives on the battlefield like this?"

"Not necessarily. If we're lucky, the enemy will push forward, and the higher-ups will just announce our surrender, and we might be able to save our lives."

"What if you're unlucky?"

"Let's grab our weapons and charge!" Ye Zhou said. "Although I have a Japanese face, I am a true Leiden native. If the higher-ups decide to fight to the death with those Verdon bastards, then we'll have no choice but to bite the bullet and fight! My parents are still holed up in their bungalow in the capital. What if I run away and the enemy rushes in and shoots them all?"

"Will they storm the capital?"

“Who can be sure? We’re not in power in Versailles, but you can’t assume the enemy’s mindset is in your own best interest,” Hawkins said. “There are many causes for this war—economic, religious… but we’re just small fry, and many things are beyond our control… Oh dear, we’ve arrived!”

He lightly applied the brakes, and the pickup truck came to a stop in front of the heavily guarded gate.

Leiden's military base was right in front of us.