There is no way the Liberian girl could lay eggs!

"As for the losses caused, they believe they are all within an acceptable range."

"We are just a small price to pay..."

Blake's eyes were bloodshot and a ferocious look appeared between his brows.

He looked at Ferdinand, his tall body carrying a strong sense of oppression, walking towards Ferdinand step by step.

"Do you want to be part of the price, Ferdinand?"

"...Do I have a choice?"

"Maybe, before you start asking too many questions."

Hearing the answer that satisfied him, Blake finally felt better.

The constant harassment made him extremely annoyed, but fortunately he had someone like Ferdinand who was understanding.

"Now, you can choose to use your connections for me. After we recover Arclight One, the military will need to formally hire a new scientific advisor."

"Or, you and I will die here together, and then be swept into the dustbin of history, with no one knowing of our existence."

Every word Blake said hit the nail on the head, and it just happened to hit the point of Ferdinand's inner resentment.

He looked up at Blake, confirming that he had seen something in the other's eyes.

At this moment, they were bound together by external forces.

When one prospers, all prosper; when one suffers, all suffer!

After taking a deep breath, Ferdinand gave his answer.

"I understand, Colonel."

"Very good. Vice President Jackson has announced to the entire nation on television that Columbia will enter a new era."

"However, on the road to a new era, there will always be some unexpected events."

"I believe the vice president is willing to sacrifice everything for Colombia."

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and Blake smiled sinisterly, causing Ferdinand beside him to shudder.

If possible, he really didn't want to get involved.

But it's too late now.

"what should we do?"

The regrets are over. The most important thing now is how to deal with this matter, rather than complaining about it here.

"Jackson will go to Rhine Life for an inspection tomorrow. That will be our chance."

"The experimental site can't always be safe. Furthermore, Rhine Life has lost its head of defense, so it's reasonable for the safety facilities to age. This will allow them to shirk responsibility."

"Our beloved Vice President died on his way to an inspection, at the hands of an irresponsible Defense Department director. You and I can both successfully extricate ourselves!"

"But this will ruin Rhine's life..."

After hearing what Blake said about his plan, Ferdinand suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Everything he has done so far is for something in Rhine, or rather... for Rhine's life in his eyes.

Blake wanted to use Rhine Life as a shield in just a few words, which was contrary to his original intention.

But...the situation was stronger than the person, and his dissatisfaction was nothing in Blake's eyes.

"Don't worry. Similar companies are born every day in Colombia. Even if Rhine Life is gone, there will be other organizations. I can take charge and support you in creating another Rhine Life. You will be the chief executive."

"There's no need to continue these intrigues."

"Besides, it's just the death of a vice president. It's just a small issue. It might not even involve Rhine's life."

Waving his hands nonchalantly, Blake no longer looked as anxious as before.

"Small problem? If the death of a vice president is considered a small problem, then what is a big problem?"

Ferdinand scoffed at Blake's words and retorted mercilessly.

Blake turned around, smiled mysteriously, and said softly: "They found out..."

“That’s the big problem.”

.........

"It feels weird that you haven't said anything."

Rosemary raised an eyebrow and looked at the silent Ifrit, narrowing her eyes at him.

Ifrit, who was usually very lively, suddenly became silent, which made Rosemary feel strange.

It was like Amiya suddenly became Anso and Kal'tsit suddenly became Yaye.

The whole character is turned upside down.

"Me? Nothing to say."

Hearing Rosemary's words, Ifrit raised his head reluctantly.

"What? Are you bored? If so, I can chat with you."

Ifrit propped up his body, which seemed to be falling apart, and walked slowly to Rosemary's side, and then saw Talina taking a nap on the sofa.

"It seems that it is not necessary."

Because they had to go to Rhine Life to get the remaining information, Saria and Kal'tsit teamed up to go there. On the one hand, it was so that they could take care of each other, and on the other hand, more people could provide cover.

Two grown-up, reliable adults just left like that.

The three of them were left behind.

She and Rosemary stayed behind because they lacked combat experience and they might encounter some danger, and it would be difficult to escape with them.

And Talina stayed because...

She has experience with children.

Volume 9: Chapter 43: What do you want to do?

Even though Ifrit and Rosemary were old enough to take care of themselves, they were still children in Saria's eyes.

Perhaps it was the guilt for not protecting him well before, or perhaps it was because this mission was too difficult and dangerous. In any case, Saria did not agree to Ifrit's request to go with her.

Fortunately, Ifrit was not a stubborn person and did not pester or cry or make a fuss, which reduced a lot of trouble for Talina in her childcare life.

Ifrit was in a bad mood and stayed alone, feeling depressed. Talina was happy about it and found two city models of Tremon in Saria's temporary base to entertain the two children.

Rosemary picked up one of the pieces and put it together steadily on the tall building. Ifrit supported her chin with her hand and watched Rosemary put the puzzle together.

The two of them had a good relationship and often worked on missions together when they were in Rhodes Island, so they hadn't fallen into decadence now.

"What? Are you in a bad mood? Why don't you call me sister, and I might take you out for a walk."

Seeing Ifrit's depressed look, Talina, who was resting on the sofa, couldn't help but start teasing him.

She was not much older than Ifrit, so it was appropriate for Ifrit to call her sister.

But Ifrit herself didn't think so.

She glanced at Talina and then turned her head to the other side.

How could she, who considered herself the boss among the children of Rhode Island, possibly admit this fact?

If anyone wants to call someone, it should be others who call her sister, so why should she call her that?

impossible!

"Tsk... not cute at all, kids nowadays are really..."

Seeing that Ifrit ignored her, Talina didn't go forward to cause trouble. Instead, she sat up from the sofa and looked at Rosemary who was playing with a puzzle alone.

She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she always felt that Rosemary had become much quieter and didn't have the energy she had before.

Before at Longmen, Rosemary had the leisure to play and laugh with her, but now she was as quiet as a good baby. This strong contrast made Talina feel a little strange.

It was as if Ifrit had suddenly become well-behaved.

"Huh? What's the matter?"

Ifrit, who was in a daze, suddenly felt a pair of eyes falling on him, and immediately raised his head sharply to look at Talina.

"No...nothing..."

Turning her head away guiltily, Talina came to Rosemary's side, looked at the half-finished puzzle, and asked curiously.

"Won't it be boring?"

Rosemary has been putting it together and taking it apart, taking it apart and putting it together again. This is the third time she has done it, and her emotions are so stable that it's scary.

"No... This will make me feel calmer... in my heart."

Rosemary raised her head and rubbed her cheek against Talina, then after "comforting" her, she plunged into her own world again.

"All right..."

Having made a fool of herself, Talina had no choice but to shrink her head back in disappointment.

"Would you like to try to fight? Or maybe you two can have a race, and the winner will get a reward~"

Seeing that she couldn't find a breakthrough with Rosemary, Talina turned her attention to Ifrit.

But all he got in return was Ifrit's staring gaze.

"What...what happened?"

Feeling a little guilty under Ifrit's scrutinizing gaze, Talina couldn't help but look at herself.

"You...seem more like a child than us."

After looking Talina up and down, Ifrit folded his hands on his chest and said in a mature tone.

"Wha...what?!"

Being told this by a child younger than herself, even with her personality, Talina couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

Ifrit stroked his chin with his right hand and rushed to Talina's side, looking at this "elder" whose "prank" failed, and looked at her suspiciously.

"You...you don't think we're unhappy, do you?"

"Isn't that right? No one is talking to anyone. Saria entrusted you to me. If you have any mental problems, she will come to me."

Under Ifrit's gaze, Talina felt a little guilty and made up an excuse.

But it was obvious that Ifrit didn't buy it at all.

She just sighed, then looked at Talina with a caring look: "We are not children, we are not that fragile."

"Hemer won't let me see Saria, and Saria won't let me help them. Maybe they're not afraid of me causing trouble, maybe they feel they haven't protected me well enough before, or maybe they think I'm still a child who only knows how to throw tantrums."

"But these are just their thoughts. Only we know the real situation."

"So, I will listen to these concerns and do everything I can to help them. But that doesn't mean I can't help them. Just like now, I am sitting here to help Saria."

"Even though that's just what she thought, so what?"

Spreading her hands nonchalantly, Ifrit continued, "Will they abandon me? Or will they beat me up for no apparent reason?"

"No, they don't."

"They want me to be a child, so I am a child, but that doesn't mean I like being a child. Also, the reward you just mentioned is not the candy in your pocket, right?"

Catching a glimpse of the candy falling from Talina's pocket and the elf that kept eating the candy, Ifrit kindly reminded her, "It seems... your reward is gone."

"What?! Shut up!"

After being reminded by Ifrit, Talina also discovered that little Muirses was constantly stealing candy, and immediately grabbed his head and pulled him out of her pocket.

Looking at the other person's cheeks that were stuffed with stuff, Talina suddenly became furious and dragged the other person towards the toilet.

If this little one isn't treated well today, her name will be written upside down!

"Haha...it's pretty good, isn't it?"

Looking at Talina's busy back, Ifrit smiled, picked up his own puzzle piece, and started to put it together with Rosemary.

Although I don't like being treated like a child, this feeling of being cared for...

Not bad.

"I think...I understand."