Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1069 - 1062: The Explanation Process

Chapter 1069: Chapter 1062: The Explanation Process

"Sigh..." Li Si glanced at the two men, let out a long sigh, and then, without a word, simply shook his head.

"Hey, our mission isn’t over yet, and you’re asking us to go back, what exactly is Headquarters trying to do?" Cheng Ziang asked anxiously, stopping Li Si.

Hearing his words, Li Si gave him a glance, sighed again, and then turned to Luo’er and asked, "Luo’er, you want to go to Xia Yue Island, right?"

"Uh," Luo’er and Cheng Ziang exchanged glances, then both looked at Li Si, Luo’er nodded and said, "Yes, what about it?"

"What about it, Headquarters won’t let you go to Xia Yue Island. If you insist on going, they’ll revoke your position and send you back to Earth," Li Si said, closing his eyes.

"Why?" Luo’er asked, puzzled.

"Why, you should be very clear in your heart," Li Si said, opening his eyes and staring at him with a serious expression, "Do you have no idea what your identity is? If your identity is exposed by the Night Elves on Xia Yue Island, who can save you? Headquarters, or Ilanadale? Don’t forget that Headquarters isn’t close with Night Elves, we don’t have the clout to barter for your return. Ilanadale is even less likely, because that would mean Ilanadale acknowledges the legality of a Half-elf identity. Luo’er, your identity is significant, and one hair affects the whole body. Think thoroughly, thoroughly!"

"I knew it would be like this..." Cheng Ziang nodded and said.

"I don’t think my identity will be exposed. Even if it is, with the strength of the Advance Team, we could ensure an escape," Luo’er said.

"No need to escape, you’re not allowed to go!" Li Si stated bluntly.

"We really need to go to Xia Yue Island," Luo’er insisted.

"Why, give me a reason," Li Si demanded, looking at him.

"This..." The two exchanged another look, then Luo’er lowered his head and said, "I’ve been entangled by Tana. She found out about the Elf Planet Project from my mind, and since then, she’s been trying to kill me. Unless I leave the Otherworld, there’s no way to escape her. My trip to Xia Yue Island is mainly to cut ties with Tana."

"Why didn’t you report this to Headquarters?" Li Si questioned.

"This is my personal matter?" Luo’er said.

"Personal matter, ha!" Li Si laughed in frustration upon hearing Luo’er’s answer.

He paced a few steps, then with his back to Luo’er and hands clasped behind him, he said, "There’s no need to take that risk; the boss sent me here just to take you back, to send you directly back to Earth. Once you’re on Earth, you won’t have to worry about Tana, right?"

"Hey, Brother Li, this way..." Cheng Ziang’s eyes widened as he looked at Li Si; he could clearly tell there was more to Li Si’s words.

Because by his calculations, the profits generated for Headquarters by Luo’er’s Advance Team were the highest. Sending Luo’er back was undoubtedly equivalent to destroying their own achievements. Cheng Ziang thought that if only the higher-ups employed a bit of their brains, they wouldn’t find it difficult to see through this.

"No, I won’t go back!" Luo’er answered resolutely.

"Humph, humph..." Li Si chuckled twice, a cryptic smile on his face that suggested he had anticipated Luo’er’s reaction.

"I’m staying here, I won’t go back no matter what; even if it means disobeying orders, I have to go to Xia Yue Island," Luo’er continued, his voice growing louder.

"If that’s the case, why didn’t you report your true intentions to us?" Li Si asked, turning around to look directly at Luo’er.

"I..." Facing his questions, Luo’er turned his face away, momentarily at a loss for words.

"Many times, your actions are considered violations by the upper echelons, but we still approved your operations. Why? Because we know that special cases require special handling and we can’t be bound by rules. But it seems you have never trusted us," Li Si said expressionlessly.

"The main reason is..." Cheng Ziang attempted to explain.

"The main reason is what?" Li Si looked at him, then sighed and shook his head, "The boss has been under pressure covering for you. Many of your violations have gone unreported. Why? On one hand, the boss trusts your decisions. On the other hand, there are predators emerging among the upper echelons. Just the other day someone questioned why the Advance Team took so long on the journey, arguing that even by land, it should take only half a month from Headquarters to Snow Domain. Anyone who can ask that surely thinks the entirety of the Otherworld is connected by highways..."

"So, many times, we would turn a blind eye to some people at headquarters and their opinions about you, overlook or even encourage what seemed to be your violations of the rules. Nevertheless, we still haven’t earned your trust, making us feel like outcasts from both sides. Luo’er, the boss holds no grudge against you, but I am truly disappointed in your actions," Li Si said.

When Li Si referred to "us," he was mainly talking about himself and Wang Xu, who led the frontline headquarters. Because communication with headquarters was not smooth, and they had to pass through enemy territory, the frontline headquarters were therefore granted considerable autonomy in decision-making.

As a result, the frontline headquarters could independently decide on the movement and arrangements of the Advance Team. Unless it concerned an issue of national importance, the frontline headquarters could, in principle, act without reporting back to headquarters.

Li Si’s point was clear: Luo’er did not trust the people at the top of headquarters, which was understandable, but his unwillingness to trust the frontline headquarters as well really infuriated him.

Because to some extent, the frontline headquarters led by Wang Xu was like Luo’er’s home, and they were like Luo’er’s family. But it turned out to be just their wishful thinking; Luo’er had never truly trusted them, which was why Li Si felt so uncomfortable.

"Sorry, I just..." Luo’er bowed his head, showing an expression of shame.

"Luo’er, how do you think I treat you? How about Wang Xu? How have we treated you?" Li Si asked.

"You’ve been good to me..." Luo’er replied.

"So, this is how you repay us, with almost a defiant attitude?" Li Si asked.

"Sorry..." Luo’er said in a low voice.

"So, have you come here to question us with hostility?" Cheng Ziang, who stood aside, asked.

"Of course not," Li Si glanced at Luo’er and continued, "This is a serious matter, and I must know the reason, or else forget about going to Xia Yue Island."

"But if I tell you, will you believe me?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"If you say it, of course I will believe it. I trust Luo’er; he might conceal things, but he would never lie to me," Li Si said.

"Luo’er," Cheng Ziang turned to Luo’er and then said, "I think it’s better to be frank, after all, this issue will have to be made known sooner or later."

"Alright then, let’s go talk inside the village," Luo’er nodded.

The group proceeded to the village under the watchful eyes of the crowd. Feron was very cautious about this respected visitor from the heavens.

In the hall, Luo’er spilled everything about their past months’ ordeal, including how he was influenced by Tana. At first, Li Si remained calm, but as he listened, he became increasingly incredulous. When Luo’er finished, he just stood there, stunned, for quite a while before he could speak.

"I told you that you wouldn’t be able to handle it," Cheng Ziang shrugged, seeing his reaction.

"So, at this very moment, Tana is watching over us?" Li Si took a deep breath and asked with some nervousness.

"Yes, oh," Cheng Ziang shrugged nonchalantly.

"There’s even the concept of gods and demigods..." Li Si pondered for a moment, then said frowning, "If only Colonel Zhu could be brought here."

"And what’s the situation with East Continent, why did the Human Race exile the Sub-beastmen?" After a long silence, Li Si continued to inquire.

"Who knows, you’ll have to ask them. Anyway, the best way to understand Sub-beastmen of East Continent is undoubtedly to talk to them directly, which is why we have to bring them back to Lipei," Cheng Ziang explained.

"Okay, Luo’er," Li Si nodded, looking at Luo’er and said, "Because you’re the one saying this, I believe it all, and I can’t find a reason to send you back..."

With a slight purse of his lips, Li Si continued with a frown, "But remember, no matter what, you absolutely cannot screw up on Xia Yue Island; you should know just how problematic it would be for you to run into trouble there."

"I know!" Luo’er nodded emphatically.

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