Chapter 154 Chapter 154: This Is a Sure Win
Chapter 154: This Is a Sure Win
"Miss Pozëmka, please stand up straight."
Eden picked up the measuring tape that Kevin had prepared on the table. Seeing her stand straight, without any visible movement from Eden, she lightly flicked her fingertips, and the measuring tape, like a nimble snake, settled on her shoulders and other places.
After slightly tightening it, she loosened it, and one measurement was completed.
"Eden, how long have you been doing this line of work?"
"Hmm?"
Eden was slightly taken aback by the question, then couldn't help but chuckle.
"Miss Pozëmka..."
"Oh, since you're Kevin's friend, there's no need to be so formal. Just call me Fiammetta."
"Fiammetta, I don't make a living from this. Making clothes is just a small hobby of mine. Usually, I only make some for friends."
Eden spoke softly and slowly, each word falling pleasantly on the ears.
"Eh? Eden is so gentle and beautiful; you must have many friends, right?"
Pozëmka said without thinking.
"No, Miss Pozëmka. When wealth accumulates to a certain level, most of the people who approach you have other intentions. As for so-called 'friends,' even I only have about a dozen or so."
She recorded the measurement data with a pen, her smile not showing any regret. In a person's life, having one or two true "friends" is often already rare and precious.
And she has over a dozen. Isn't that something worth being happy about?
Although a few of them aren't particularly friendly in attitude, Eden can still feel the warmth in their hearts.
"Eden is... a singer?"
Pozëmka tentatively asked. Although the resemblance is high, wouldn't it be a bit awkward if she was mistaken?
"Hmm? I don't remember leaving any works here."
"It was Kevin..."
"I see."
A look of realization appeared on Eden's face. If that's the case, then it's not strange.
She retracted the measuring tape, and the long strip of cloth automatically rolled itself up.
"Yes, I enjoy the feeling of sharing my songs with listeners. They often repay me with enthusiastic applause and immense wealth. Not just music, I like most things that can be called art."
Perhaps because she had come to an area she was good at, Eden's words became slightly more numerous.
"For example, musical instruments? Eden, which instrument are you skilled at?"
Pozëmka asked curiously. She didn't presumptuously ask Eden to sing a song for her, even though she longed for it in her heart.
"Miss Pozëmka, everyone has their own area of expertise. I just found the right direction."
"So?"
"I know a little bit of everything."
Eden said with a smile.
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"Next, it's just the matter of people."
Kevin doesn't dislike this kind of step-by-step problem-solving approach within a plan. While recalling, he suddenly realized that there were actually so many people worth inviting...
Bolshakov, FrostNova, Doctor...
He had unknowingly made many "friends" worth talking to long ago.
"Doctor... Doctor, right. She should still be in Londinium? Well..."
Kevin recalled the message sent by the cufflinks. Sometimes, he doesn't want to get too deeply involved in wars between nations and races.
Not because he fears being an enemy of the world, but simply because it's troublesome.
Moreover, such wars are different from the Honkai that seeks to kill people.
He is human, so he stands on the side of humanity. And most wars often have no right or wrong.
Kevin stood up. He didn't take off his white and blue coat, which was embroidered with a chibi-style pink-haired wolf with long ears and an outstretched body, looking petite and cute.
Pozëmka also has one, but it's pink and white, embroidered with a certain white-haired, cold-faced man. According to her (fabricated) words, this is to block those swarms of admirers when going out, so she doesn't get harassed just walking down the street.
This kind of nonsense actually can't withstand scrutiny at all. Not everyone can get close while bearing the kind of aura Kevin has.
It's just that Pozëmka has been by his side for so long that she doesn't feel it much anymore.
"Let's take care of everything at once."
Through the perception of those cufflinks, Kevin knew that the Doctor was fine, even in a very safe situation, so he wasn't in a hurry to set off.
"I have something to attend to outside. It will take a bit more time. Please let Pozëmka know."
Kevin said to Xi, who was playing with a paintbrush behind him.
"You go ahead. This lady will keep an eye on things for you."
She waved her hand and shifted to a more comfortable position on the bamboo chair.
"Mhm."
Familiar spatial nodes appeared again, condensed into needle-like Honkai energy that instantly pierced out—shattering!
His entire person instantly vanished from the spot.
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Victoria, Londinium.
Rhodes Island Landship.
"This is Manchester TV reporting for you. According to reports, the battle in Londinium, Victoria, is nearing its end. Many dukes suffered heavy casualties after five days of bloody fighting under the full assault of the Sarkaz... They have now withdrawn from Londinium and the surrounding Londinium metropolitan area. According to a Victoria Army Major General's explanation, this withdrawal is strategic..."
Sharp irritably turned off the radio.
Elite Operators sat around in a circle, none of them looking particularly happy. Even when Sharp turned off the radio, they only glanced at it a few times before shifting their attention away.
Without a doubt, they had failed. Not only was this war not prevented, but the Theresis faction had gained significant advantages in the clashes. The dukes, who had intended to avoid losses from the start, were routed all the way and completely abandoned the area centered on Londinium.
In reality, the dukes' forces hadn't suffered too many losses.
"Does the Doctor have a new plan?"
This was Stormeye's thirteenth time asking this question within the hour.
What awaited him was only heavy, gloomy silence.
The strength of Rhodes Island alone is still too insignificant. Even those seemingly routed dukes could easily crush them completely.
Not to mention the Sarkaz who have now fully mastered control of the Fragments Tower and whose military power even surpasses that of the dukes'.
Even for the Doctor, there is very limited room to maneuver within this situation.
Dr. Kal'tsit has already gone to negotiate with the dukes. To stop the war, at least more power must be secured.
"Don't worry. The Doctor will find a way."
Ace comforted everyone.
Creak—
Just then, the door to the Elite Operators' activity room was pushed open.
Blue robe and hood—who else could it be but the Doctor?
She walked in with her hands in her pockets while correcting:
"No, Ace. In the face of absolute power, even I have no solution."
The Elite Operators' gazes gradually grew despondent. Yes, even a tactical deity like the Doctor has areas where her strength falls short.
"What are you all hanging your heads for?"
The Doctor feigned confusion while her face beneath the mask was already full of smiles.
Everyone looked up and only then noticed another tall and straight figure following her in.
"Kevin?!"
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