Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1255 - 1248: Garden Night Talks

Chapter 1255: Chapter 1248: Garden Night Talks

"There’s no need for formality; with great power comes great responsibility, and we are merely doing what aligns with our role," Luo’er said, waving his hand.

"I heard that you are not from this world?" Zisu continued to ask.

"Yes, we come from other worlds, but we are willing to live in peace with everyone in this world," Luo’er said, nodding.

"Including the Dongsheng people?" Zisu asked.

"Exactly, if they could stop their aggressive actions, then we could also build a friendship with them," Luo’er said, nodding.

"So should I call you merciful or foolish?" Zisu asked, a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"Neither merciful nor foolish, we have the capability, so it’s also our duty," Luo’er said, looking at her seriously, "I just said that we have the duty and capability to maintain this world’s stability and build a Community of Shared Destiny. It’s not because we are foolish or because we are merciful; we are merely doing what aligns with our role."

"Do you think the Demon Clan and the Human Race can coexist peacefully?" Zisu curiously asked.

"It’s not realistic in the short term, but eventually, you will live in peace," Luo replied.

"Why?" Zisu asked.

"Because we have arrived," Luo’er said, raising an eyebrow, "whether it’s the Human Race or the Demon Clan, if you are not willing to behave honorably, we will help you behave. Peaceful development is the trend, and since it’s our duty to maintain peace, we will keep peace."

"But you can’t even return home now," Zisu said, gazing at the Airboat in the sky.

"It’s only temporary; don’t underestimate our capabilities," Luo’er said, shrugging his shoulders.

"I always feel a kind of arrogance emanating from the depths of your bones," Zisu said, looking at Luo’er with a smile.

"It’s pride that comes from a systemic advantage," Luo’er said.

"Then let’s talk about our own matters," Zisu seemed not to want to continue this topic, so she shifted it.

"Us, what matters?" Luo’er asked, slightly uneasy.

"I said I wanted to marry you, you should give me a response now," Zisu said, looking at him.

"All people from the Demon Clan as forthright as you?" Luo’er asked, his face blushing and eyes avoiding hers.

"Yes, you should boldly pursue what you feel, you emanate arrogance, why do you seem so passive on this matter?" Zisu pressed on.

"I am not yet ready to consider these things, please do not bring it up again, Miss Zisu," Luo’er said, embarrassed.

"It’s because of those girls, isn’t it? I can tell they all like you," Zisu said.

"Given that, then why do you still..." Luo’er did not deny it but asked hesitantly.

"Because I like you too!" Zisu said unequivocally.

"Uh, thank you," Luo’er didn’t know what else to say, only managing a somewhat apologetic cough.

"I heard you are an Elf, it’s my first time meeting an Elf, are all Elves as beautiful as you?" Zisu curiously asked.

"Pretty much, I am just a half-Elf, real Elves are much more beautiful than I am," Luo’er said without denying, there’s no need for modesty in such matters, indeed few races can compete with Elves in terms of overall attractiveness.

"You’re a half-blood?" Zisu asked, her eyes lighting up immediately.

"Yes, my mother is an Elf," Luo’er said, nodding.

"Then your mother must be much more beautiful than you, right?" Zisu continued.

"Of course," Luo’er continued to nod.

"Then, would your children not be as attractive as you?" Zisu continued.

"Why suddenly ask such a question?" Luo’er said, taken aback.

"I’m considering it for myself," Zisu answered.

"I still haven’t agreed to marry you yet..." Luo’er said, at a loss for words.

Because in the Maoyou Clan women are in charge, so basically it’s women who marry men, a bit like marrying into the family, but even so, the idea of saying he would marry someone always made Luo’er feel a strange sense of mismatch.

"But if I miss out on an Elf like you, wouldn’t I be at a great loss," Zisu said, pouting.

"If the air route to the West Continent is opened, you can go to the West Continent and find your Elf," Luo’er suggested.

"Can I really do that?" Zisu said, her eyes lighting up again.

"But going to the West Continent might mean you marrying someone else, not marrying someone," Luo’er said.

"It doesn’t matter," Zisu shrugged.

"Phew..." Having temporarily escaped Zisu’s pestering, Luo’er finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Those Dwarves, they aren’t your subordinates, are they?" Right after he relaxed, Zisu immediately picked up the conversation again.

"We are partners, not subordinates," Luo’er explained.

"It seems that since they arrived, your group has been neglected by other Leaders. I was worried that you might be feeling bad about it," Zisu continued.

"Thanks for your concern, Leader Zisu, but we don’t really mind," Luo’er said, waving his hand.

"I’ve told you, don’t call me Leader; my sister is the Leader. I care so much about you all, don’t you want to respect me?" Zisu asked, narrowing her eyes.

"Eh, does calling you Leader mean disrespect?" Luo’er blinked in confusion and asked instinctively.

"Of course, that means our relationship is very fragile," Zisu answered seriously.

"Alright then, Miss Zisu, Lady Zisu, or Master Zisu, which title do you prefer?" Luo’er asked somewhat helplessly.

"Don’t add any suffixes, just call me Zisu, why add those weird suffixes?" Zisu said discontentedly.

"Because it represents respect," Luo’er answered matter-of-factly.

"I don’t want respect; aren’t we friends?" Zisu said.

"Ah, are we already considered friends?" Luo’er asked, somewhat surprised.

"Aren’t we?" Zisu said, her face beginning to show displeasure.

"No no no, what I mean is, even if you don’t pursue me, are we still friends?" Luo’er explained nervously.

"Why do you care so much about others pursuing you?" Zisu asked.

"Because indeed, many girls approach me just because they want to pursue me," Luo’er shrugged helplessly.

Hearing his words, Zisu suddenly chuckled, then shook her head and said, "Okay, I won’t pursue you anymore, can we be friends now?"

"Of course, I welcome friends," Luo’er nodded.

"Not the kind of friends with benefits," Zisu reminded him.

"I know, the genuine kind of friends," Luo’er nodded again.

After he finished speaking, the two tacitly maintained silence, then looked at each other and simultaneously broke into a smile.

"Wow, it’s been so long since I’ve relaxed and talked with someone like this, thank you, Luo’er," Zisu said sincerely.

"You’re welcome," Luo’er waved his hand, "I should thank you for willingly helping us."

"Now that the Dongsheng Empire’s mighty military is threatening our borders, all tribal Leaders are incredibly busy and stressed. For them, repelling the Dongsheng army is the top priority, so it’s inevitable that they’ve overlooked you guys. On their behalf, I apologize," Zisu said seriously.

"We understand, so we didn’t take it to heart," Luo’er replied, waving his hand.

"Regarding our enemies, do you have anything you want to ask, as a friend?" Zisu looked at Luo’er and asked sincerely.

"Hmm," Luo’er nodded, thought for a moment with his head bowed, then looked at her and asked, "Zisu, do you understand the internal conflicts of the Dongsheng Empire?"

"I’ve heard a bit," Zisu nodded.

"Then tell me about it," Luo’er said, his expression eager.

"Well," Zisu thought for a moment, then said, "Like I told you before, the Dongsheng Empire has always had a conflict between the military and non-military sectors. Specifically, it is a conflict between Cultivators and non-Cultivators."

"Can you be more specific?" Luo’er asked.

"Hmm," Zisu nodded, continuing, "Inside the Dongsheng Empire, only about half of the people are eligible for Cultivation. And within this half, probably only about forty percent can condense a dan. Being able to condense a dan means that one has become a qualified Cultivator and can join the army as a General. That’s why, generally, all Generals are Cultivators; that’s the reason."