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"Too close?"

A deep male voice came out from the communicator, carrying undetectable emotions.

"Yes, Master Rhine, I think Leiber pays too much attention to that human being." Bias frowned. "Although it is undeniable that the other party is indeed an outstanding talent, I don't think it is enough for Leiber to spend so much time in getting along with him. As you said, we shouldn't have too many deep friendships with other races."

"Bias." The voice on the other side of the communicator interrupted Bias' endless report.

"You said just now that the human being is excellent, by what standard should you evaluate it?"

Hearing the other party's question, Bi Yasi thought carefully, and then said. "If you look at it according to the standards of our Botutan tribe, you can be regarded as an average player."

This sentence, in the ears of others, is definitely an evaluation that can be counted as praise.To be regarded as an average player by the standards of the Bertutan tribe means to have strength beyond most people.

But for some reason, after Bi Yasi blurted out, he felt a little restless.It seems that such an evaluation is not enough to describe the human named Cheng Zhen.

How can it be?Swiping away the thoughts in his mind, Bi Yasi was surprised by the idea that just popped up.No matter how good that human chief is, there is still a big gap between him and the top experts in the Bertutan clan.

According to the current standard, it is impossible to have a higher evaluation.

"Don't worry about what Leiber wants to do." An order came from the person opposite. "As long as he completes the task, don't care about the rest."

"Yes, Master Rhine." Bias respectfully said.

At the same time, the other party connected to him.

Having just cut off the connection of the communicator, the tall man stood up from the table.

Seeing this, the adjutant who had been standing respectfully by the side hurried forward. "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, what are your orders?"

The man looked at the adjutant, and there was a flash of emotion in his light golden pupils. "Lloyd, look up that human's information."

Although he didn't mention his name, the adjutant who heard it from the beginning to the end naturally understood who his lord was referring to.

"Yes."

The adjutant named Lloyd respectfully took the order, then raised his head again, looking at the officer who frowned slightly.

"Master Rhine, with all due respect, if you are worried about Lord Leiber, you can contact him directly."

"no need."

With a firm tone of refusal, Rhine Bertutane looked indifferent.He turned around and walked to the desk again, buried in a pile of urgently needed documents on the desk.

Seeing this, Lloyd didn't dare to say any more, and stood aside peacefully to wait for orders.

I don't know how much time has passed, but the various documents piled up on the desk still haven't decreased.Just when Lloyd wondered that the chief's processing speed seemed to be slowing down today, a dull voice suddenly came from the high pile of documents.

"Lloyd, how many days later is the scheduled date to go to the Lion constellation?"

The person on the other side of the desk couldn't see his face under the cover of a large pile of files, but his tone was still calm and strong as usual.

"Yes!" Lloyd hurriedly checked the record file with him. "In order to complete the mission of the prelude to the Battle of Klein, Rhine Darren, you were originally scheduled to go to the constellation of the Lion in fifteen days."

"Really?" The voice in the document mountain on the opposite side seemed to pause for a few seconds, and then said. "The date is ten days ahead, I don't have extra time to prepare for this."

Lloyd smiled knowingly. "Yes, my lord."

Really, this adult is still so twisted, caring about his younger brother but unwilling to speak out.Obviously there are still a lot of things to deal with, and the preparations have not been done well, but the order to leave early was suddenly issued.

However, Lloyd, who understood his lord's temper, could only smile helplessly.If Master Rhine finds out, I don't know what kind of explanation he will give to cover up his actions.Or in order to hide his concern, he simply canceled the trip?

Lloyd thought about it in his heart and thought it was very possible.Your Excellency, United Front Work Commander, has always disliked being seen through by others, and he is very twisted. He really seems to be a person who would do such a thing without 300 taels of silver here.

And Lord Leiber is the same, why is he always acting unwilling to be frank in front of Lord Rhine.After all, Master Rhine seems to be wrong, he always treats his own younger brother harshly like a subordinate, and he is usually too strong, so it is no wonder that it does not arouse Leiber's resistance.

Worrying infinitely about the conflict between the brothers, Lloyd could only sigh helplessly again.

"Lloyd. If you're not feeling well, I can give you a leave without pay. There's no need to force yourself." The man's cold voice came from the direction of the desk, and there seemed to be a hint of displeasure in his tone.

Too bad, I was too engrossed in thinking, and was discovered by an adult.

Lloyd, who knew Rhine's emotional sensitivity in his heart, secretly smiled bitterly, but on the surface he could only pretend to be indifferent. "I am not ill, sir."

"Really?" Rhine raised her head, her light golden eyes glanced at him lightly. "Then you can accompany me this time. Since you are in such a good condition, I can spare the trouble of sending others to follow."

"Yes..." On the surface, he agreed calmly, but Lloyd was indignant in his heart.

revenge!This is definitely Master Rhine's revenge!Pity my rare three-year vacation, it just went to waste.

Rhine, who was buried in the documents, felt the deep resentment emanating from the adjutant unsurprisingly.

The light golden eyes flickered quickly, and Rhine pursed the corners of her lips, and began to process the documents more efficiently.

Clemson College, day off.

Cheng Zhen just got back a letter from the College Communications Office, a letter from the [-]th district of the Human Alliance across star fields.

Looking at the letter information entered into the Suguang watch, the black-haired boy raised the corners of his lips in a good mood.The last time I sent home the holographic photo in uniform, and the photo with Misaki and Cassia, the family should have received it.

I don't know how my mother will react, but she should be surprised to see Misaki.After all, this is the first time I have made friends other than humans, and I rarely interacted with other races before.

Cheng Zhen stroked his chin and thought for a while, and felt that his point was similar to that of the Golden Clan.

However, the Bertutan people are unwilling to have deep friendship with foreigners because of their pride. On Cheng Zhen's side, the black-haired boy who is a visitor from the 21st century is just not quite used to these aliens with different looks.

Speaking of aliens, the most famous ones in the previous life were the Martians with huge heads and short limbs.Cheng Zhen couldn't help laughing out comparing the funny-looking Martians and the Golden Clan in his mind.

Although they are both alien species, they are really two races that cannot be compared.

"Hey!"

Walking on the road, a sudden cry brought Cheng Zhen back to his senses from his drifting thoughts.When he turned around, he saw a young woman from the golden clan.

"Are you the chief human being who has been making a lot of noise recently?" the young Botutan woman called Cheng Zhen and asked very rudely.

"It's me." Cheng Zhen looked back at the other party and said nonchalantly. "What's the matter?"

"What's the relationship between you and Lord Leiber!" The unknown girl, seeing Cheng Zhen's fearless appearance, was a little at a loss for a while.

No matter what race they were in, seeing them in the academy, they would be somewhat in awe.However, the black-haired boy in front of him was different. His calm eyes looked straight at him, which made the girl who shouted a little flustered.

"Liber?" At first, he was a little surprised by this question, and then looked at the angry and embarrassed look of the girl in front of him.Cheng Zhen was stunned, but his heart was inevitably depressed.

Sure enough, everything was caused by the unabashed Chief of the Golden Clan.Thanks to Leiber, the sequelae found their way.

"He and I are just ordinary classmates." Cheng Zhen said truthfully.

"Nonsense!" the young woman from the golden family said angrily. "If it's just an ordinary relationship, why does Lord Leiber always protect you everywhere! He still pays so much attention to your every move!"

You have to ask him himself.

Cheng Zhen looked at the irritable girl in front of him, feeling really speechless.I also want to know why Leiber Bertutan looks at me differently, isn't the golden family always very proud.Speaking of which, Leiber is really an outlier.

"You, you..." Looking at Cheng Zhen's calm expression, he felt that his anxious behavior was the shame of the girl who was being treated as a show by the other party. "Don't think that with the help of Master Leiber, you can be proud! Let me tell you, Master Leiber won't like, like... Well, I won't like you! Interracial love is fruitless !Wow--"

Looking at the girl who was shocked by what he said and ran away in tears, Cheng Zhen stood there stiffly for a while.

For the first time in his life, Cheng Zhen made a young woman cry without him noticing.However, he himself was not a small blow. Leiber Bertutan liked him. Has this absurd remark spread to other departments?

The woman from the Golden Clan just now was not wearing a mecha uniform.

Feeling throbbing pains in his temples, Cheng Zhen was troubled by the rumors for the first time.Speaking of it, it's all because of this guy Leiber... the words are too inarticulate!

The communication notification light on the wrist watch flickered, temporarily interrupting Cheng Zhen's troubles. In order to get rid of this strange depressed mood, Cheng Zhen quickly connected to the communication.

"Cheng Zhen! Cheng Zhen!"

As soon as it was connected, it was Misaki's loud voice.

"Did you know? The news spread throughout the academy, and everyone was shocked! I heard that Leiber treated you—"

Hearing this, Cheng Zhen couldn't help but interrupt. "He doesn't like me at all! It's a rumor!"

For the first time, the black-haired boy was so eager to refute the rumors.

"Ah? What did you say?" Misaqi on the opposite side of the communication was stunned. "Who said Leiber likes you?"

Cheng Zhen was stunned, aware of his impulse.The usually calm black-haired boy straightened out his thoughts and said calmly. "It's nothing, please pretend that you didn't hear that sentence just now. What do you want from me?"

Looking at Cheng Zhen's unusually serious expression, Mi Saqi felt that if he continued to study the sentence just now, he might have an unpredictable end.Quickly suppressing the rampant curiosity in his heart, the Ryan Starman got down to business.

"Leber has just passed the application of the Mecha Department Office, and officially issued a letter of challenge to you, and the time is one week later!"

Cheng Zhen raised his eyebrows. "Mock battle?"

"No." Misaqi on the opposite side shook his head and said. "It's actual combat. Cheng Zhen, what are you going to do?"

"There is still a week..." The black-haired boy muttered to himself, as if he was thinking about something.

"That's right, there is still a week left, let's find a way to help you reject this challenge!" Misaqi said anxiously. "The other party is the chief of the newborn Golden Clan, and his strength is definitely not comparable to that of ordinary people! Cheng Zhen, just in case..."

"In a week, we should be able to complete the preparations for the battle." Cheng Zhen said with a gentle smile at the Ryan star. "This is the only good news today. Thank you for the timely notification, Misaki."