Edge of the Apocalypse
Chapter 768: Hidden Disease

"Hahaha, Russen, it's really rare for you to lecture me."

"I'm just doing my part as a friend."

"Alright, alright, you're a serious person when you work, and you're still like this when you're free. I say, Russen, no wonder you're not fated to be a woman." Capullo took a sip of wine and said, "This is the last cup. Stop. Speaking of which, when we were young, I remembered that you were close to a girl from the Lao family. What's her name again, Daphne Via? Or Jolie?"

"Her name is Violet." Russen's gaze changed slightly.

"Right, right, it's called Violet." Capullo put away his smile and a look of regret flashed in his eyes. "You should have stayed with Violet. Maybe you're already the grandfather of several grandchildren."

"If I stay, there will be no more stories to follow."

"But that girl …"

"Stop talking, old friend." Russen raised his head and his one-eyed eyes lit up again. "I swore to the flag of the Federation that I would devote all my life and energy to the Federation. I don't have that much energy to romance."

"So you're a boring guy, Federation … hey, is it really worth entrusting so much to you?" Capulo's words seemed to be asking both Russen and himself.

The two fell into silence.

A moment later, Capullo coughed softly, "You didn't come to me to talk about this, did you?"

"Of course not. You haven't mentioned it yet. People often say that recalling the past is proof of old age. You look old enough. Otherwise, why would you keep recalling the past?"

Capulo laughed and scolded, "Get lost, damn it, you think you're young. Old man, you're not much younger than me."

A rare smile appeared at the corner of Russen's lips, but it quickly disappeared as if it was a glance. "Then, how are you?"

"What?" Capullo patted his chest and said, "I'm fine, except that my muscles aren't as strong as they were when I was young, or I can bubble up the beautiful ladies of Babylon and they'll scream. As for everything else, I'm fine."

"I've known you for 30 years, right?" The subject of Russen changed drastically.

"Maybe more, damn it, Russen, what exactly are you trying to say!"

'"You know, I've known you for a long time. Tell me, old thing. If your body is still like it used to be, why would a tango bother you for a day? Now that you're telling me that you're fine, do you think I'll believe you?" Russen looked calmly at the marshal on the screen.

Capulo looked at him blankly. After a moment, he smiled bitterly and said, "Damn, I knew I couldn't hide anything from you, old man."

"So, what exactly are you doing?"

"Mm, it's not too good." Capullo spread out his hands and said, "I have a very deep memory of that Agares Paragon from back then. Russen, I don't think I can forget it for a day. That injury is still hurting."

He pointed to his chest, "I've been in seclusion for twenty years, not for rest." Unfortunately, these twenty years have not allowed me to disperse the memories left to me by that Paragon. There is only a sliver of his remaining energy left in my body, but this is definitely the most stubborn sliver. I used all the methods, but I couldn't get it out of my body. On the contrary, it has become more and more entangled with me … "

Russen took a deep breath and said, "What do you mean?"

"It means that the little thing has already invaded my heart. Yes, it will eat me slowly. I hate to admit it, but I'm sorry, my life is in countdown. God knows how much time I have left to squander, it depends on the little thing's mood. If it eats slowly, I can probably live another forty to fifty years. If it eats faster, I may only have ten or eight years left. "

"You asked me why I had been entangled with Tango all day because I didn't dare to use my full strength." Capulo smiled and said, "I used half of my Origin Energy to build hundreds of defensive barriers in my heart to stop that thing from corroding. If I use my full power, that little thing won't be able to drill into it. A tango isn't qualified for me to risk my life, man."

Russen was relieved. He shook his head and said, "Even I don't know how long you intend to keep this news a secret. You should go back to Babylon. Federal doctors may have a way. For example, physical surgery can help you change your heart, so that you are completely separated from that thing."

"Don't joke, what's the difference between me and a cripple?" Capullo shook his head and said, "Besides, my heart is very different from ordinary people. Do you think the doctors in the Federation can find me an identical one?" That obviously won't work. Don't worry about me, Russen. Unless either of the two Sovereigns of Agares comes personally, I don't think anyone on this planet can threaten me, even if I use half of my strength. "

"As for how outsiders would guess the outcome of the Battle of Mercarine Mountain, let them guess. Even if the New Party feels that it has an opportunity, it will not do anything out of line until the war over here is over. Greed was bold and even willful. But one thing I admire about her is that she will never use the overall situation of the Federation as a fulcrum. "This girl, like you and me, has the pride of a soldier."

"No matter what, you must take care of yourself. I don't want to participate in your funeral. If there really comes a day, I won't spare you." Russen snorted.

'"It's late at night. I'm going to bed. You old bastard, go back to the bedroom." Capullo laughed.

"Oh, right. I just received a request from Adahua Planet. Three days later, they have a fleet heading to the Blood Gate Stronghold."

"What are they doing here?"

"Isn't it because of their Empress? Anyway, please take care of my distinguished guests. I have to be busy rebuilding the Running Stream Stronghold."

Russen snorted. Capulo was simply an excuse. He just didn't want to entertain Adahua Planet's envoy.

After the communication ended, Russen leaned on the railing and muttered, "So you still have this kind of hidden illness, old friend. Not only are you old, you're also sick. How can an old and sick lion guide us …"

He shook his head and moved back and forth on the bridge, as if he was hesitating about something. In the end, he sighed and took out a tablet brain. He quickly typed an encrypted message and sent it to a mysterious account. After doing all of this, Russen's forehead actually started to sweat profusely, and he even fought against a strong enemy. He sighed, "We've finally come to this point. It seems like there's no chance for us to turn back. Capulo … Take care."