Chapter 2618: Chapter 1756: The Final Plan (Eating Too Much Beef Causes Inflammation)
To Hei Chuan Chi Yin, when she opened her eyes again and found herself in a metal space station located within the vast boundlessness of the universe, she naturally felt a strong sense of shock.
Especially through the tall floor-to-ceiling windows, she could clearly see the burning star outside, a breathtaking scenery that leaves one in awe.
Of course, what surprised Hei Chuan Chi Yin the most was Duanmu Huai’s appearance—though she had already heard about it from Fureya and Nolan, so she was somewhat mentally prepared and not too surprised.
Because the flow rate of the two worlds differs, even though Duanmu Huai had been in that world for over a decade, in fact, only about a month has passed since he opened his eyes and returned.
Regarding Duanmu Huai bringing back another girl, everyone expressed... well, they’ve gotten used to it.
Or rather, why did you only bring one back this time? What’s up with that?
Through Duanmu Huai’s introduction, Hei Chuan Chi Yin got to know the other members of the Tribunal, and she couldn’t help but think that these people had quite distinctive personalities.
First were Ann and Greiya; Hei Chuan Chi Yin admitted that when she saw them, she was a little surprised. She had previously heard Duanmu Huai introduce them as princesses, but upon meeting them in person, they gave her a completely different impression from the usual nobility and arrogance of royal family—perhaps it’s because Fureya and Nolan also are princesses, and their aura is more pronounced than that of Ann and Greiya.
Especially Ann, she gave Hei Chuan Chi Yin the feeling of her good friend from a show, Yukiyuki Washimi; she’s a very lively and cheerful girl. She feels more like the class’s happy-go-lucky kid rather than any high and mighty princess.
Then there’s Mary... well, seeing Mary’s heterochromia of gold and blue eyes made Hei Chuan Chi Yin immediately understand why Duanmu Huai dotes on Yao Lenna so much. Though both have heterochromia, Mary gives off a different vibe than Yao Lenna’s unpredictable aura. She’s courteous, and her every move is graceful and elegant, giving off the feeling of a well-bred young lady.
Moreover, Hei Chuan Chi Yin noticed that Mary is quite close to Duanmu Huai. Of course, Ann is also very close to Duanmu Huai. However, Hei Chuan Chi Yin feels that they don’t quite resemble an engaged couple. While Duanmu Huai has told her that Ann and Greiya are his fiancées, from Hei Chuan Chi Yin’s observations, Ann and Duanmu Huai’s relationship is more akin to particularly close pals. As for Greiya—her words and actions seem to keep a certain distance from Duanmu Huai.
Considering the Tribunal’s rules and her demeanor, Hei Chuan Chi Yin thought it was understandable.
But Mary is different; she indeed gives Hei Chuan Chi Yin a feeling similar to a wife supporting her husband.
However, Duanmu Huai didn’t mention that she is one of his fiancées...what is going on here?
Apart from these three, interactions between other members and Duanmu Huai feel relatively normal, more like his subordinates.
For example, Fleet Commander Aikout—this girl seems rather shy, and she was so nervous looking at Hei Chuan Chi Yin that she couldn’t speak right. This reminded Hei Chuan Chi Yin of those introverted shy students in her class, and Aikout’s appearance also seemed very timid, as if she was about to burst into tears at any moment.
How could such a girl become the Tribunal’s Fleet Commander?
At least for now, Hei Chuan Chi Yin is still somewhat puzzled.
Yet, Aikout isn’t the only one whose position and personal impression completely differ.
Hei Chuan Chi Yin also met Sister Loretta, whom Duanmu Huai introduced as a companion who frequently adventures with him. Initially, when Hei Chuan Chi Yin heard "nun," her first reaction was the type often seen in animation and games, wearing a white robe and assisting teammates by healing them.
Thus, it’s imaginable how Hei Chuan Chi Yin felt when she saw Loretta in the gym doing one-handed push-ups.
And then there’s Zhenjiling... Hei Chuan Chi Yin has also heard Duanmu Huai mention this name, and upon meeting, she had to admit this girl is indeed quite cute. However, when Hei Chuan Chi Yin learned Zhenjiling was responsible for the Tribunal’s diplomatic affairs, she was somewhat surprised.
After all, with her understanding of the Tribunal, Hei Chuan Chi Yin thought they didn’t need such a diplomatic division.
Next are the Magic Research Department and the Scientific Research Department.
Hei Chuan Chi Yin feels she can understand the Scientific Research Department, but what’s going on when she sees Maria dressed in a red robe, with mechanical hands on her back, circling a tank while muttering prayers "Mecha Spirit bless us, please don’t trigger a bug"? Hei Chuan Chi Yin thought her understanding of science might need revising...
Isn’t this a ritual?
Compared to Maria’s abstract style that left Hei Chuan Chi Yin a bit speechless, Lumiaire gave her a feeling more akin to "science fiction." Although Lumiaire has a petite build that looks like she could be a ten-year-old girl, seeing her sitting at the control panel with her hands on the board, countless luminous electronic circuits unfolding—well, this indeed feels quite sci-fi.
