Infinite Transmigration Starting from Violet

When Lu Ye returned, the two guys were still drinking.

“I don’t really recall it,” Ye Zhou said. “A nobleman named Cliff was wiped out? I’ve never even heard of that.”

“Because that happened eight years ago, before you even joined the army,” Hawkins said.

"So you know the inside story?"

Lu Ye really wants to take off the collar now. She's always on edge when she goes out on the street, and she's extremely sensitive to the stares of passersby, just like the female protagonist in a doujinshi who's been trained but is wearing nothing underneath her coat.

"It's not exactly inside information, but the Cliff family is very wealthy. They contributed a lot of money when the Lanzhou-Zibo Railway was built. I really can't understand why they would betray their country."

"Do you know where the Cliff family's house is now?"

“I don’t know, but someone might,” Hawkins said. “Fielding Cass, an Army officer, a captain, was the one who carried out the mission with the colonel.”

"I'm surprised you remember it so clearly," Ye Zhou muttered.

"Of course, since it was a punishment for traitors, the incident was even reported in the Leiden Daily News at the time."

"Colonel... Osinlied?"

Lu Ye had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

“Well, if the colonel won’t see you, how about you visit Captain Fielding?” Hawkins said. “I know his house very well, after all, his father-in-law has always had business dealings with my family.”

"Business dealings... Your family is in business?" Ye Zhou was surprised.

“Have I ever explained why I joined the army?” Hawkins put down his glass. “I don’t come from a military family. My whole family is in business in the country. I’m the second son in the family. I joined the army because my older brother inherited the family business. When the South won the war, I started my own business.”

"Open a post office and offer writing services on the side?" Lu Ye said casually.

"Oh! How did you know? These days, there aren't many people who can write, and even fewer who can write beautiful sentences. This job has a bright future."

"And what about you? What will you do after the war ends?" Lu Ye asked Ye Zhou.

"Me? Of course I'll go back to my hometown to farm. I've managed to save up some money."

"Won't you consider working at my shop?" Hawkins asked.

"Tch, let's talk about that after you survive," Ye Zhou said. "But there's been some new activity at the arsenal. Apparently, a new type of armor is in production, and most people can wear it. If that's true, Leiden might be able to turn the tide."

"Your army is really quick."

"Isn't it all thanks to that little girl next to you? The colonel received commendation from the higher-ups for this, and the proposal was approved."

"What suggestion?"

"It's a proposal to mobilize personnel in emergency situations, which simply means to allow different branches of the military to move around... You can think of it as filling in cannon fodder."

"By the way, speaking of the colonel, we have to mention that story..."

Lu Ye suddenly became interested.

"The story of how the colonel's comrades all had their throats slit in a battle, and only one of them survived," Ye Zhou began to recount.

After listening, Lu Ye thought to himself, "No wonder that old fox, the colonel, is so cautious."

After chatting for a while, Lu Ye left the bar with Violet.

Get into the horse-drawn carriage on the street.

The destination is the upper part of Leiden.

The upper town was mostly inhabited by nobles, while the lower town was for commoners and commercial streets.

Lu Ye was going to visit Captain Fielding.

Chapter 71 The Colonel and the Slave

Shangcheng District.

Located west of Leiden, far from the port.

As the name suggests, this is an area where the upper class gathers.

The buildings here are luxurious, and the people who live here are all wealthy and powerful.

The coachman tightened the reins, and the carriage slowly came to a stop on Holing Street.

Lu Ye pulled Violet's hand as they got out of the car, then opened the black umbrella.

A light rain was falling.

There weren't many pedestrians on the street.

It is said that after hearing the latest battle reports from the front lines, the number of residents in this area began to decrease.

Some timid wealthy individuals, fearing for their own safety, choose to abscond with their assets.

The municipal authorities appear to have taken notice of this problem.

If the situation becomes serious, mandatory detention measures will be taken, but since only a minority of people leave, it does not constitute any loss.

Therefore, in order not to increase the pressure on the citizens, the municipal government adopted a conciliatory policy to appease them.

For example, the fireworks display a few days ago had a certain effect.

Some have already left, some are making preparations, and some have no such plans.

They had the right to choose from beginning to end.

To leave, or to stay.

People in the lower city districts had no choice at all.

Thinking about this, Lu Ye began to despise the so-called gap between the rich and the poor.

He was incredibly lazy and secretly cursed the rich people, thinking, "If we're going to die, we should all die together. It's not good for one person to sneak away."

This is what is known as resentment towards the rich.

However, he felt more sorry for the people in the lower city.

Throughout history, those who were driven to the capital by the enemy in battles suffered terribly.

Just talking about the Battle of Stalingrad, everyone, regardless of age or gender, was digging trenches.

If Leiden unilaterally declares defeat, that would be fine; but if he stubbornly resists, this place might turn into a living hell.

Arriving at the three-story white-painted villa, Lu Ye closed his umbrella and pressed the doorbell.

The buzzer sounded, and a moment later, the ornate main door opened.

"Hello?" said the woman dressed as a servant.

"Hello, we're here to visit Captain Fielding Cass."

"I see. The master did not give any prior notice that any guests were coming. I will go and inform him. Please wait here for a moment."

A few minutes later, Lu Ye and Violet were invited into the house.

Steam rose from the white porcelain cup.

The living room was brightly lit.

Fielding, dressed in a wool coat, sat on the sofa opposite the coffee table. He had a gentle appearance, but his left sleeve was empty.

"You are truly honored guests. I have heard of your esteemed names. May I ask what brings you here to see me?"

Lu Ye and Violet's reputations have been established within the military.

This achievement of 99% adaptability could potentially reverse the course of the war.

Technological gaps sometimes lead to differences in mindset.

The plan by some high-ranking officials to get rid of Violet ended in failure.

Because they don't yet understand what neural connections are.

Once the data is available, the girl herself becomes irrelevant.

Lu Ye sighed inwardly.

"I have a friend……"

He explained the general situation, hoping to obtain the position of the Cliff family heir.

According to Hawkins, although the Cliff family's property was confiscated, only 90 percent of their wealth was seized, excluding a small portion of their real estate, in consideration of the family's significant contributions to the railroad industry and out of humanitarian considerations for the surviving child.

"I see. You've made contributions to the country, so I can help with this little favor."

"Linger Manor, which is southwest of Leiden, is more than 20 kilometers away from here. It would take several hours to get here by carriage."

Fielding also thoughtfully included a map of the suburbs.

Lu Ye thanked him, exchanged a few polite words, and then prepared to leave.

Fielding's cold voice rang out.

"Then I won't see you off. But you're not from Leiden, are you? You'd better leave as soon as possible."

Could you explain why?

"I heard you were shipwrecked and rescued by Osinlid?"

"Yes."

“Let me give you some advice: don’t get involved with him.” Fielding glanced at his empty left sleeve. “It won’t end well. That guy has no principles, and people without principles are terrifying.”

"What happened between you two before?"

"I was used by him and only lost my left arm. The ridiculous thing is, I can't even muster the thought of revenge when facing him. I can only retire and stay at home like a loser to recuperate." Fielding smiled, full of self-deprecation.

"They were used by the colonel... Doesn't the army care?"

“He had a ‘legitimate reason,’ and I fell for it.”

Fielding declined to elaborate.

However, these two simple sentences can already explain a lot.

"Um, may I ask a question?" Lu Ye had heard about the Colonel's past from Hawkins. "I heard that the Colonel's past is a mystery, and no one knows anything about his experiences... Isn't it strange that he didn't even have an award ceremony despite making so many contributions?"

“Your curiosity is really strong.” Fielding smiled. “Actually, there’s nothing to hide. Leiden is a place that values ​​lineage. Many of the soldiers are children of merchants or descendants of nobles. If they knew that a former slave was stepping on their heads, how would they feel?”

"You mean Osinlid, that colonel, was once a slave?!"