Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 281 - 274: Melia’s Invitation_1

Chapter 281: Chapter 274: Melia’s Invitation_1

"Why so gloomy when you are wrapped in beauty?" Cheng Ziang teased with a smile.

Luo’er helplessly shook his head, then replied with a serious expression, "Since the day I found her in the forest, Moumou has changed. I can feel her affection for me. If it was just liking before, then now it could be defined as bare possessiveness. "

"So you also think she is acting strange?" Cheng Ziang asked, frowning.

"Of course," Luo’er massaged his temples and then sighed, "Her possessiveness has become almost pathological now. I think ’Yandere’ would be a fitting description."

"You mean this girl has awakened her Yandere trait?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"Not awakened, but rather her entire personality has changed. Even though we’ve known each other for less than a year, I know that Moumou doesn’t have such a hidden personality."

"Became a different person," Cheng Ziang muttered, musing for a moment before voicing his speculation, "So you’re saying the original her has been replaced by another her?"

"I used to think so, speculating that she might have been replaced by someone in the forest, and this person is not Moumou, but..." After a pause, Luo’er continued, "But she remembers everything we’ve been through and our days at Haiya Academy. So I can say with confidence that she hasn’t been replaced because the impersonator wouldn’t know so many details."

"Let’s just observe for the time being. She hasn’t done anything harmful to the group so far anyway," Cheng Ziang reassured him.

"I hope so!" Luo’er sighed.

"Luo’er!!" just as they were deep in conversation, a call came from behind Luo’er. Tangmo then jumped onto Luo’er from behind, affectionately wrapping her arms around his waist.

"What are you guys doing here? Dinner’s ready!" Tangmo squinted her eyes, looking up at him, clearly seeking his praise.

"Thank you!" Luo’er struggled to turn around, patted her on the head, and said.

"Luo’er, I want a kiss!" Tangmo tip-toed up, boldly demanding.

"Wait, wait, don’t, there are so many people here!" Luo’er looked troubled, avoiding her advances.

"Then when no one’s around tonight..." Wrapping her arms around his neck, Tangmo whispered into his ear, the warm breath tickling him.

Cheng Ziang stood to the side enjoying tons of ’dog food’, but he was used to it, so he didn’t mind. However, he did pay attention to the little details in their conversation.

"Luo’er?" After they left, Cheng Ziang murmured this word, seeming to have caught on to something.

After a two days journey, the group finally arrived back at the familiar Yazhi City, their familiar Headquarters. Nothing seemed to have changed here, only that there were more staff now.

After settling down the team members, Luo’er came to the office alone. Wang Xu was sitting with his legs crossed in front of the office, apparently waiting for him.

Luo’er found Wang Xu a puzzling character. Every time he came to the office, Wang Xu would know it in advance and be waiting for him.

However, Wang Xu looked upset now. Although Luo’er roughly knew why, he still felt guilty for no apparent reason.

"Back?" Wang Xu asked coldly as he walked in.

"Yes." Luo’er nodded cautiously, feeling nervous in front of Wang Xu for the first time.

"Are you feeling better?" Wang Xu asked, taking a sip of scented tea from his cup.

"Much better. Thanks for your concern." Luo’er lowered his head guiltily.

"Remember to take your medicine on time as prescribed by the doctor. Don’t let the illness worsen!" Wang Xu reminded him. His tone was still calm, making Luo’er even more uneasy.

"I’ve cared about you as much as I should. Now I need to start asking you questions. Why did you hide your illness?" Wang Xu looked at him distastefully, his tone becoming stern.

"I..." Luo’er was taken aback, unable to utter a word.

"Luo’er, am I too nice to you, making you think you can do whatever you want?" Wang Xu coldly questioned him.

Luo’er kept his head lowershed, still not saying a word.

"When you were not a captain, you used to follow the rules. Now? Now that you are captain, I thought you would set an example. But no, those who know of your promotion know you’re a captain now. But those who don’t might think you’re now the chief commander of the Headquarters!"

Wang Xu’s tone hardened. Hearing his stern voice, even Luo’er couldn’t help but tremble all over and his hands started shaking.

"I have always told you, if you have any problems, let me know. Whatever should be spoken, I will report it to the headquarters. Whatever should not be spoken, I will keep it secret for you. But you, you have never trusted me. Luo’er, we’ve known each other for over twenty years now, haven’t we? You should know how I’ve treated you. Why, why have you never trusted me? What wrong have I done to make you reject me so much? Is it because I was once your grandfather’s bodyguard?"

The more Wang Xu spoke, the more excited he became and the louder his voice grew, which drew discussion from the nearby staff.

"What are you doing? Just do what you need to do and stop gawping here!" Li Si walked over, frowned, chased away the crown, then looked towards the office and couldn’t help but sigh.

At this point, Luo’er had completely lost the courage to retort, standing there trembling like a child who had done something wrong.

Seeing his pitiful look, Wang Xu sighed and again became softened. After all, Luo’er was the one he had raised, and he couldn’t really be too harsh on him.

He softened his tone and continued, "Had you informed me about your condition back then, I could have arranged for the medical team at our base to perform the surgery. But you, out of fear of being sent away, kept your illness a secret and let it worsen. How should I react to you? Don’t I know your thoughts? Don’t I know you’re looking for your mother? Don’t I care about you? You really disappoint me!"

Luo’er hung his head low, nervously fumbling with his fingers, unable to find any excuse to argue against Wang Xu’s words. Because he was right, he had never trusted Wang Xu, even though he had always been so kind to him.

"This matter can’t just end like this. Not just you, but your team members who kept quiet about this, they are also responsible. After you finish your mission, we will settle the old and new accounts!" Wang Xu let out a breath, saying in an irritated tone.

"It has nothing to do with them, it’s all my fault." The moment he heard that he wanted to punish the team members, Luo’er was immediately worried and nervously spoke up.

"Now you know to protect them, where were you before?" Wang Xu asked with a crooked look at him.

Luo’er once again lowered his head, not saying a word.

"Let me tell you, Luo’er, if you violate discipline again next time, not only will you be punished, your team members will also have to face penalties. Don’t you think you can shoulder it alone!" Wang Xu seriously said.

Luo’er didn’t open his mouth again, accepting his requirements in silence.

Seeing Luo’er’s embarrassment, Wang Xu finally let out a breath, but his heart softened again. He was silent for a long time before he said in a more gentle tone, "About this matter, I did not mention it to the old chief, because I was afraid he couldn’t bear it."

"Thank you!" Hearing Wang Xu hadn’t told Luo Qishan about his illness, Luo’er sincerely expressed his gratitude.

"No need to thank me, after all, I’m only serving your grandfather." Wang Xu said in a half-joking, half-annoyed manner.

Knowing he was just being pettish, Luo’er didn’t know how to comfort him and could only remain silent.

Wang Xu picked up his tea mug and took another sip, and then he waved his hand and said, "Get a seat. For now, let this matter rest, let’s talk about the mission next!"

"Yes!" Luo’er nodded his head, then pulled over a chair and sat upright across Wang Xu.

Wang Xu put down his tea cup, began to search through the documents on his desk, continuing, "The reason we summoned you guys here was to give you a new mission."

As he spoke, he found the document, opened it, took out the material inside, and spread it out on the desk.

"A few days ago, Princess Melia sent us a letter, warning us that the Masaya Kingdom is mobilizing its troops to assemble on the border of the Roen River. We don’t know what they’re up to, but one thing is certain, these troops are not assembled for the purpose of quelling a rebellion." As Wang Xu looked at the material on the desk, he said.

"Could it be that Masaya wants to go to war with Oudallo?" Luo’er asked.

"There is that possibility, but it’s not just that. We also received an informant’s report that the troops in Oudallo are also gathering in the east through Otland." Wang Xu continued.

He pulled out a map with a circle drawn on it, pointing at the circle, he said, "According to the information provided in both reports, the military forces of the three kingdoms are gathering around the upper reaches of the Roen River. We don’t know what they’re up to. If Otland wanted to go to war with Masya, there would be no need to mobilize Oudallo’s military."

"How could Otland command the people of Bobulu to participate in the war?" Luo’er asked, going off-topic.

"Oudallo was originally an Aud’s country; the majority of its population is Aud, but it is ruled by the Bobulu." explained Wang Xu.

"I see!" Luo’er nodded his understanding.

"Melia didn’t specify what the Masaya’s troops wanted to do on the Roen River border. She said she couldn’t explain it in the letter and wanted us to send people to negotiate with her. I guess she wants you to go see her, right?" As Wang Xu said it, he looked at Luo’er with a strange look.

"Uh," Luo’er was stunned, then awkwardly said, "Can we not gossip while discussing the mission?"

"It’s not gossip," Wang Xu said with a deadpan expression, "She just wants you to come over. On one hand, she wants to see you, and on the other, she probably wants aid."

Thinking of Melia’s feelings for him, and the increasingly psychotic Tangmo, Luo’er felt like his head was going to explode.

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