The meeting place has been marked, so the other side must have prepared ample countermeasures.

But Lu Ye didn't intend to go; this was a decision made from the beginning.

Even if Violet is very skilled, what if there are many enemies?

Lu Ye felt he couldn't offer much help in terms of combat strength for the time being, while Violet also had to find time to protect herself amidst a hail of bullets...

This is practically like turning on Hard mode.

Since meeting the colonel on the island, Lu Ye has learned a valuable lesson.

Violet's value to the military and to the mobile suits is priceless.

Even if the chances of Verdun poaching him are slim, he cannot afford to take the risk.

We cannot take even the slightest risk.

Lu Ye can lose, even if it costs him his life.

But only that adorable, innocent girl... was someone he dared not lose to, and could not afford to lose to.

What truly terrified Lu Ye was the second thing.

Verdon's side seems to have received intelligence and is planning to attack the Kenny area in the coming days.

What terrified Lu Ye was that it was impossible.

Kenny is an area located about 20 kilometers east of Leiden. Crossing the Kenny ridge will allow a direct attack on Leiden.

However, it is separated from Leiden by a rather large swamp.

It was a natural barrier; the nearly ten-kilometer-long swamp completely blocked the enemy's advance, and even mechs could not move freely there.

Moreover, Leiden also set up a rather formidable defensive line in that area.

From where is Verdun planning to attack?!

Even if Lu Ye went to tell the Leiden army about this now, no one would believe it was true.

It's not that they lack a rigorous spirit, but rather that to them, such words are like a joke where someone tells you, "Run! SpongeBob defeated Jotaro Kujo and ate Patrick's brain!"

If SpongeBob could possibly eat Patrick's brain, then defeating Jotaro Kujo would be a complete joke.

The characters don't even share the same worldview, so how could they possibly fight?

With the existing weapons and equipment, it is impossible to cross that swamp, not even for Verdon.

Although a large number of mats could be laid on the swamp to distribute the weight, such a time-consuming and labor-intensive project could not possibly go unnoticed by Leiden's soldiers stationed in Kenny.

Therefore, this makes no sense at all.

"Does your stomach hurt?"

Violet suddenly leaned over and lay down on Lu Ye's lap, her pretty and innocent face revealing a hint of mature woman's charm.

"A bit, probably from eating cold pine nut cake..."

Lu Ye rubbed her head.

Just then, there was another knock on the door.

"Sir, there is a letter for you." It was the same waiter again.

besides?

Lu Ye took the letter.

The signature on the envelope.

—Osinlid.

Chapter 77 Difficult Side Quests

The letter was straightforward and brief.

"—If you haven't left Leiden yet, leave as soon as possible."

If Verdon's letter hadn't arrived, Louise might have thought it was a threat from the colonel.

But now it seems that this was not a threat, but a warning.

Lu Ye made a decision immediately.

That means taking Violet and making a quick getaway first.

Nothing else, it's all about one word: from the heart.

It's better to believe something is true than to believe it isn't.

Luckily, I still had some money on hand. About 30 kilometers south of Port Leiden was Tasia, a small town.

Although they didn't know what offensive measures Verdon would take, they mentioned in the letter that they had "received accurate intelligence."

Of course, this information was definitely not provided by Lu Ye.

The intelligence he provided was mostly about the colonel; he hoped that the other side would send someone to assassinate that old dog.

Just then.

A light blue interface popped up in front of me.

[Side Quest: Released]

[Mission Objective: Prevent Verdon's special forces from launching a surprise attack on Leiden and committing indiscriminate slaughter]

[Reward: 10000 points]

Lu Ye watched silently as the blue light disappeared.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke:

Violet.

"exist?"

"Pack your things, we're leaving tonight."

"Leaving...where are you going?"

"Go south."

Violet tilted her head slightly.

In her opinion, as long as Lu Ye was by her side, it didn't really matter where they went.

Although it was only 7 p.m., it was already dark.

There were fewer rickshaw pullers on the streets, and they didn't pull as far anymore. Most of the railways were also out of service due to the war.

Hiking was not on Lu Ye's agenda either.

Because there is another mode of transportation available.

"Violet, let's go to the port."

Lu Ye said softly.

Violet looked at him curiously, wondering why the boy's expression was so sorrowful.

…………

The streetlights cast a pale, eerie glow.

Unlike in the morning, there were still pedestrians on the street in the evening, and there were also drunkards carrying bottles and shouting everywhere.

Most of the shops opened after noon, and due to the recent rise in crime, soldiers were seen patrolling the streets.

As Lu Ye passed that familiar intersection, someone suddenly called out to him.

"Oh, out for a walk so late at night?"

The person who greeted me was Melo, who was carrying a bucket and wiping the shop's cabinets with a handkerchief.

She came to work at the old woman's clothing store in the afternoon.

Since it's a daily wage, every little bit helps.

Would you like to come in and have a seat?

Inside the shop, the old woman greeted us with a kind smile.

“No, no need,” Lu Ye said with a wry smile, “We have something to take care of…”

"Oh, is it urgent? Then I won't stay any longer. Come visit me more often when you have time. We just got a new batch of clothes, little Violet will definitely look beautiful in them."

“Still buying new stock?” Melo couldn’t help but say. “Nobody buys pretty dresses these days, so we should save our money.”

"Yes Yes……"

"Yes, I'll come often if I have the chance."

After saying goodbye to the two people at the clothing store, they continued walking along the street.

Lu Ye ran into some acquaintances.

For example, the old lady selling bread on the street corner, the fruit vendor, and the bartender at my usual bar, etc...

Some of them greeted Lu Ye and Violet, while others simply walked past them as if they were strangers.

There were more people at the port.

After all, Leiden is a country that relies on trade, and economic exchanges absolutely cannot be interrupted.

Leiden's economic gains mainly come from maritime transport and the development of surrounding marine resources, which makes its export trade highly competitive. As a result, during wartime, its ports are busier than usual because the country urgently needs a large amount of supplies.

Lu Ye spent half an hour finding a ferry. The ferryman agreed to take Lu Ye to some cities in the south, but the fare was more than double the usual rate.

Lu Ye agreed.

However, the ship's bowman said that the ship would stay in port overnight to unload cargo and replenish supplies, and also allow the crew to relax on land.

So even if it's urgent, we have to wait until tomorrow evening to set off.

Lu Ye handed the money to the person at the bow of the boat.

He roughly counted the number at the bow of the ship, and nodded after confirming that there were no problems.

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