Ark, they don't revolve around you

The hatch of Rhodes Island opened and Texas saw the Doctor again, who had wrapped himself in black clothes like a tombstone.

What to say?

Texas' mind was blank, and she was rarely busy. In this short gap, the Doctor passed by her and walked straight towards the modified car of Penguin Logistics with the escorting Scout.

Texas stiffened and bit his lip.

In the car, she started the engine and finally said the first words after their long separation.

"Doctor, long time no see."

It seemed as if he had used up all his strength in just one sentence.

"Yeah." Zhuang Ning just said this.

Are you really angry?

Texas wanted to explain himself, but then Zhuang Ning remembered something.

Texas saw him take out an Originium hilt and toss it to her.

Texas was stunned for a moment. This was the weapon she gave to the doctor in Syracuse, for him to use for self-defense.

It's like a keepsake.

But he returned the token with his own hands.

"This is the sword you gave me before." He said the first words they had spoken in a long time. "I don't need it anymore."

Ps: This book is about to enter the main storyline, and I have something to say.

To be honest, I was really nervous when writing this book because the result was too good...too good to be true.

It hasn't been recommended yet, but its collection has skyrocketed, and there are so many big shots voting and rewarding it.

I was really flattered.

On the one hand, I wrote this book to attract attention, which is nothing to be ashamed of. On the other hand, I do feel a little resentful.

I write Ark fan fiction, and understanding the plot is a professional quality I should have, but I don’t know when it started, I no longer have the motivation to care about the plot.

Just like this time with Black Steel, even if Jessica asks you for a hug, I still have no motivation to click to watch it, because the Doctor will not appear in the plot anyway.

I've seen someone use the Three Kingdoms to describe the Ark before, and I found it a bit annoying.

At that time they said that the Three Kingdoms was a group portrait and there was no fixed protagonist.

Is the Three Kingdoms a group portrait? Yes,

Are there protagonists in the Three Kingdoms? Yes.

Liu Bei in the early stage and Zhuge Liang in the middle and late stage are both the main perspectives, especially Zhuge Liang. Luo Guanzhong tried his best to add more scenes to Wu Hou. Why do you think that is?! And why did he write about the Three Kingdoms returning to Jin at a lightning speed after Zhuge Liang's death?!

But what about the Ark?

What does Ark have? The mysterious Doctor? Throughout the year, he hardly appeared, only in the main story and individual events.

Ugh……

I have been writing books for a while, but as you can see, my writing skills are very poor and the quality of my works is not very high. I am really sorry.

The reason for my panic this time is that I have never achieved such results before, and I always feel that I will be very sorry to everyone if I mess up.

I don’t understand online writing, but when I was a novice, I followed the trend and wrote about a crematorium. It was horrific and could be considered a dark history… So I also know that this kind of writing is actually very difficult to write.

All I can say is I'll try my best.

From this chapter on, the story enters the main plot.

When writing this chapter, when Kal'tsit decided to unite everyone to win back the Doctor's heart, the scene changed from dusk to darkness.

When the Doctor decided to completely chill his heart and control Terra by any means necessary, the scene changed from night to dawn.

I think readers should be able to understand my hint, right?

Of course, if I have another attack later, don’t be stingy and scold me harshly. That means my writing has failed, and I deserve to be scolded.

Well, I still hope I don’t mess up…

I wrote a lot for no apparent reason, but the core theme is this: I will do my best and thank you all for your support!

Chapter 12 You Can't Escape

Texas was silent for a long moment, his hand on his sword.

The sword seemed to still be a little warm, but it had not been used much.

Just a year ago, there was an incident concerning the ownership of New Volsini.

"I will still keep you safe, not only because of the mission, but any reunion is rare."

In the rainstorm, Texas whispered, and it was then that the Originium Sword was handed to Zhuang Ning.

But it was returned so abruptly.

After saying that, he lowered his head silently again, so Texas could only swallow back the words he was about to say.

The car started.

Texas is indeed a little irritable.

She felt something was wrong, because what she felt from the Doctor was not anger, but... disregard.

Accept it calmly, then don't take it seriously, or even say a word.

This left Texas at a loss for words, and he couldn't even say the apology he had prepared long ago.

An old Syracuse record was playing in the car. The melody was simple, low, and filled with a faint sense of sadness.

The music was mixed with the sound of rain, just like the continuous rain in Syracuse.

After a long time, Zhuang Ning finally raised his head.

"How is Volsini?"

Volsini, Syracuse's newest mobile city, was once their battlefield.

A year ago, Texas took the initiative to step into this quagmire in order to pay off his debts. He thought that the rainy season would be very difficult to endure, but he met Zhuang Ning.

He was invited and brought only a few operators with him, and then he made a request to Texas.

They stayed there for less than a month, and as a result, Rhode Island was granted permission to set up an office, and Texas paid off its debts and returned to Lungmen.

Today, she is still a member of Penguin Logistics, but she occasionally travels to Volsini. She has no official position, but she can do whatever she wants just by relying on her name.

This is also the reason why Zhuang Ning asked.

Is that all you're asking?

Texas almost blurted out.

She felt that the atmosphere between the two was very strange. She had already prepared to accept the doctor's sarcasm and ridicule, assuming the worst. However, Zhuang Ning did not care at all.

Being angry at least means caring, but if it's indifference...

"Very good." Texas' voice was much lower, slightly louder than the phonograph. "Leonardo is a very talented person."

Leonardo is now the mayor of Volsini, the first person to come to power through popular election rather than behind-the-scenes manipulation.

Of course, he also has a nominal position in Rhodes Island. Rhodes Island is involved with too many political entities. A nominal position means a network of contacts. If possible, Zhuang Ning would like to have more.

"talent……"

Zhuang Ning looked at the bright sun outside the window and closed his eyes slightly. "His father is quite capable, and as for him... he is indeed talented."

No one noticed that there was a chill in his voice.

Talent is not a very good word.

That means resistance.

Leonardo has many eyes watching him all the time. He needs more capital supporters, and Rhodes Island is undoubtedly an important part of it.

At present, the two sides support each other and are considered relatively stable political allies. But in the future, Zhuang Ning will one day reach out to Syracuse.

Someone like Leonardo would be an excellent springboard, but he would not be content to be a puppet.

Thinking of this, Zhuang Ning said casually:

"Texas."

Texas looked back.

Through the mask, she saw a pair of dark eyes, flickering with an eerie light.

She heard him say: "Are you really used to the peace you are talking about now?"

Texas froze.

He asked the same question a year ago.

At that time, Zhuang Ning was not so gloomy and hoped that Texas could serve as Rhode Island's representative in Syracuse.

He said, "I believe in you. As long as we work together, we can change a lot." His tone was full of expectation when he spoke - but he never thought that Texas would refuse.

She didn't want to represent anyone - not even the Doctor.

"I don't hate you, Doctor, but we are not on the same page."

"There's always the smell of gunpowder around you."

This is indeed the truth.

Why did she want to be tired of Syracuse? Wasn't it because she was annoyed by the self-righteous family and the war?

Even staying in Volsini was only temporary in Texas's eyes.

Because this new city is still too weak, after all, it relies on its political reputation as "the Last Texas".

One day, she will leave.

What she longed for was the tranquility of Longmen, not the cunning and deceitful nature of the place.

But perhaps out of annoyance, she spoke those words with great severity.

——You are not my fellow traveler.