Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 486 - 479: Luo’er’s Decision_1

Chapter 486: Chapter 479: Luo’er’s Decision_1

Luo’er, having returned to the treehouse, was aided to lie down on the bed, while Cheng Ziang stood at the bedside, updating him on what had happened during his unconsciousness.

"So you’re saying, that girl is, my sister?" Luo’er rubbed his head, grappling to accept this explosive piece of information.

"Yes, do you still hate her now?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"Ah," Luo’er massaged his temples, mumbling with his head lowered, "What a twist of fate."

"The people from the headquarters will arrive in a few days, do you want to go or should I?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"What do you mean by you going or I going?" Luo’er asked, looking puzzled.

"Now that you have gained Ilanadale’s temporary acceptance, if I remember correctly, you once said that once you find your mother, you’ll stop working for the Advance Team," Cheng Ziang stated.

"Why do you always involve me when you talk about promoting cooperation between the headquarters and Ilanadale?" Luo’er asked him after hearing his conversation with the queen.

"Of course, it’s for your sake and, from another perspective, it’s also for Ilanadale’s sake. Having this connection, would reduce a lot of concerns for cooperation from both sides, wouldn’t it?" Cheng Ziang added.

Among the headquarters’ cooperation partners, Ronisca had been a friend for more than twenty years, so the communication between them was extensive. Princess Melia took the initiative to contact the headquarters, but the headquarters always doubted her strength.

As the cooperation entered latter stages, the headquarters became more cautious. Without the intermediation, the headquarters would still have considerable reservations about Ilanadale. However, with Luo’er and his mother as a connection, the concerns about cooperation from both sides were significantly reduced.

Establishing alliances through marriage was very popular in ancient times and it’s still in practice today. Nina is Luo Chuan’s wife, and Luo Chuan and his father, Luo Qishan, are members of the headquarters, so besides the partnership, the headquarters also have a familial connection with the royal family of Ilanadale.

Moreover, what Cheng Ziang said wasn’t wrong. The population of Ilanadale is too small, and it’s tough to start an industrial revolution solely with the assistance of the headquarters. There’s a need to attract external labor forces to develop productive forces effectively.

Since the Elf race opposes outsiders, the Half-elves, who are of mixed blood and extremely populous, naturally become the best choice. Regardless of whether the original Elf race accepts it or not, once their industry develops to a certain extent, they will inevitably have to accept the Half-elves into Ilanadale. This is a process of historical development.

Thus, Cheng Ziang straightforwardly told Ilanadale’s upper-levels that to develop, they must first learn to be inclusive. No matter how advanced Ilanadale’s technology is, without a large population, it will only remain borderlands.

"I’ve thought it over these few days," pausing a little, Cheng Ziang continued, "if you truly don’t want to continue, I can apply to the headquarters to transfer you, and I’ll become the captain. Of course, if you can’t bear to leave the two girls, you can also transfer them. You guys can live well in Ilanadale as a testament to the friendship between both sides, and I’ll continue fighting with your will."

"If that happens, won’t the whole Advance Team be empty, leaving only you and Little Ke?" Luo’er asked him.

"It’s alright, we can recruit from the academy. Anyways, we still have so many subjugated peoples ready and waiting," Cheng Ziang nonchalantly shrugged off and replied.

"Easy for you to say, but could you bear that?" Luo’er asked.

"Bear what?" Cheng Ziang asked, stumped.

"You haven’t told us what you think. If we all leave and only you and Little Ke are left, what do you think about this?" Luo’er probed.

Cheng Ziang stared at him, exhaled deeply, and then said, "To be honest, of course I don’t want you all to leave. After all, what’s the point of an Advance Team if you all leave. However, knowing your temperament, if I say I can’t bear to see you leave, you would definitely stay."

"You’ve already said it..." Luo’er responds solemnly.

"In any case, don’t be influenced by me. Make your own decision. Whether to stay or leave, you tell." Cheng Ziang put on an indifferent face.

"What decision? Of course I’m not leaving." Luo’er shook his head and replied.

"You didn’t say that before." Hearing his words, a faint smile appeared on Cheng Ziang’s face as he crossed his arms and spoke.

"People can change, and besides," Luo’er said, staring at him with a jesting tone, "You come across like you’re plotting to usurp the throne, eyeing my captain’s spot for a long time now. I have to stay to keep things in order."

"Heh, heh," hearing his words, Cheng Ziang finally couldn’t help but laugh, "I don’t care for your position. Not letting me be the captain gives me some rare free time. I’ve been so busy lately; I haven’t had a chance to play my aloof character for ages."

"No matter what, you have to bring things to an end. Nina may be my mother, but equally, Luo Qishan is my grandfather. I feel more and more like I owe him and I don’t want to walk away just like that." Luo’er said after a sigh.

"So, you’re now going to take over as captain?" Cheng Ziang asked with delight in his face.

"Let’s talk about it in a few days, I need to rest for a few days, you keep up the good work." Luo’er said, lying on the bed and closing his eyes.

"No way, you’re now the captain, cheer up, get to work!" Cheng Ziang looked at the resting Luo’er and for some reason, he felt an innate joy within him.

When he brought up the topic, even though he was prepared, he was still worried that Luo’er would abandon them, abandon the Advance Team. But Luo’er did not disappoint him, he was always the responsible and dedicated captain of the Advance Team.

Shaking his head, Cheng Ziang, humming a tune, walked smiling out the door. Just as he reached the doorway, he ran headlong into a confused Luoya.

"You... plan to apologize?" After hesitating for a moment, Cheng Ziang couldn’t resist asking.

Luoya gave him a disdainful look, unhappy with his words. Faced with her contempt, Cheng Ziang shrugged, then softly asked, "Do you want me to go in with you?"

"You needn’t bother, it’s our family matter." Luoya said irritably.

"Ah, alright, alright, it’s your family matter, go ahead!" Cheng Ziang spread his hands helplessly, gesturing her to proceed.

When it came to dealing with Luoya, Cheng Ziang found his patience to be surprisingly high, as if subconsciously, he also considered Luoya as his sister, which was why he tolerated her bad temper. If it were anyone else, he might not hit them, but he definitely would not let himself be wronged at their hands.

Luoya glared at him and then, stirring up her courage, walked hesitatingly into the room. As she entered, Cheng Ziang didn’t relax but stood at the door to keep watch for her.

When Luoya entered the room, Luo’er had just closed his eyes and hadn’t fall asleep yet. His complexion was still not good, but it had improved somewhat.

Luoya quietly watched Luo’er – he really resembled their mother a lot, with the characteristic elf ears hanging low. The only difference was, Luo’er had black hair, said to be their father’s. Sometimes, Luoya couldn’t help but wonder, what did people with black hair look like?

It seemed like he heard some noise, Luo’er’s ears twitched and he slowly opened his eyes to see Luoya standing before him.

Once noticed by him, Luoya instinctively panicked a little, then steadied her mind. She didn’t dare to meet Luo’er’s gaze, so the moment he looked at her, she chose to lower her head, her hands twisting nervously together.

"If you’re here to apologize, don’t. I’ve already forgiven you." Before she could speak, Luo’er bluntly cut her off.

Indeed it was so, just as Cheng Ziang had said. Simply because she was Luo’er’s sister, he could forgive her for any harm she caused.

"Can’t you let me finish before speaking?" After hesitating a while, Luoya expressed her discontent with the first sentence she uttered.

"Aren’t you here to apologize?" Facing Luoya, Luo’er didn’t seem that distant. Once he found out about her relationship with him, Luo’er immediately displayed the magnanimity one expects of an elder brother.

"Then wait for me to finish before speaking. Really, if you don’t know how to talk, don’t talk!" Luoya said, wrinkling her brows and grumbling.

Hearing her voice, Cheng Ziang outside the room couldn’t help holding his face, with a defeated expression. It seemed he had overestimated Luoya. This girl with her temper, how could she possibly talk nicely with Luo’er.

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