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“We still need to remain here for a while to handle a few matters. If you’re not in a hurry to return, young master, you could stay as well,” Neil Foster replied.“I won’t be staying. I’ll head back to the city now and return to Nova City this afternoon,” Joseph said, shaking his head slightly.“In that case, we won’t see you off,” Neil Foster and Brian Adams exchanged a glance.“Go ahead and handle your work—don’t worry about me.”“I’ll be on my way as well.”With that, Joseph wheeled out his bicycle, bid them farewell, and rode off.Before long, his figure faded into the morning mist.“Let’s finish up here and head back to Nova City as well.”“It’s better if we’re there to keep watch,” Brian Adams said.“Agreed,” Neil Foster nodded, turning back inside, with Brian Adams following close behind.After leaving the Good Fortune Farmhouse, Joseph made his way toward the city.By the time he returned to the hotel, daylight had fully broken.He washed up briefly, had a quick meal, and went
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“If such a day truly comes, we will act according to circumstances.”“But no matter what, as long as we wait, the opportunity will present itself.”“This time, in coming here, I also hope to establish some concrete forms of cooperation with all of you.”Joseph gave a slight nod before addressing the group.“Whatever ideas you have, young general, please speak freely,” they replied in unison.“The senior scientists from the Academy have long sought to preserve the work of their lifetimes. Through Nova University, they intend to safeguard their theoretical research.”“In the time ahead, more and more of them will come to Nova City—to Nova University.”“What they bring with them will be the theoretical foundations and manufacturing methods of advanced weaponry. If these can be utilized by the Southern Frontier forces, the benefits would be immense.”Joseph rose to his feet, his tone steady.The others nodded in agreement.“In truth, I have already been working in this area.”“As for the
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“The other reason—an even more important one—is for the country, and for our people.”“In these times, the righteous are cast into obscurity while swine and curs sit in the halls of power. The Central Council has fallen under the control of the three great families, and corruption runs rampant.”“And beyond that, there is the utterly disgraceful Peace Dove Project—a betrayal of the nation itself.”Dale Jimenez’s gaze darkened, his voice heavy with restrained anger.“The Peace Dove Project?”Clifford Castillo, Malcolm Sanchez, and Norman Price all froze at the unfamiliar term.Brian Adams, Joseph, and Neil Foster already knew of it—but for Clifford Castillo and the others, this was the first they had heard of such a thing.“The Peace Dove Project is exactly what it sounds like. And my master—he was killed because of it,” Joseph said quietly.“So you’re aware of it as well, young general?” Dale Jimenez looked at him, unsurprised.“For the past few years, I had lost my memory. But now… e
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“Generals,” Dale Jimenez said as he stepped forward, straightening his posture in an effort to appear more composed.“General Gray, we meet again.”“I didn’t expect what you said back then to be true,” Clifford Castillo remarked, a note of surprise in his voice.“You both believed me long ago—otherwise, you wouldn’t have left so readily that day,” Dale Jimenez replied with a light cough.“You’ve got a bit of a brain on you after all,” Malcolm Sanchez added.“Gentlemen, let’s continue this inside,” Joseph said.“Let’s,” they agreed, and together they made their way in.“I thought this New Year’s Eve would be consumed entirely by work. I didn’t expect we’d still manage a proper dinner here,” Clifford Castillo said, looking at the table full of dishes with genuine surprise.“Old Castillo, it looks quite a spread—and smells even better,” Malcolm Sanchez said.“If we weren’t waiting for you two, I’d have already dug in,” Dale Jimenez chuckled foolishly.“This is all prepared by the young m
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“What, was he supposed to arrive before you?” Neil Foster asked, curiosity flickering across his face.“Not exactly. We were traveling together at first, but to avoid drawing attention, we split up before entering Border Crest City.”“Still, I know he’s been drinking in nearby villages these past few days.”“At this hour, if he hasn’t shown up yet, he’s probably drunk again. I just hope it doesn’t interfere with matters,” Norman Price said with a faint sigh.By now, dusk had begun to settle.The four of them glanced outside. Apart from themselves, Dale Jimenez, Malcolm Sanchez, and Clifford Castillo had yet to arrive. Hopefully, nothing had gone wrong.“No delays, no delays—I’m here, old Gray!”At that moment, a drunken voice drifted over the courtyard wall. Hearing it, the group stepped outside.A scruffy, unshaven man staggered toward them, a wineskin dangling from his hand. He swayed as he walked, taking swigs as he went.His footing was unsteady; every few steps he seemed on the v
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Joseph rode his bicycle on, and the closer he drew to his destination, the fewer people he saw.At this time of year, most had already returned home to celebrate the New Year.Neither too far nor too near, a few villages could be seen with thin curls of cooking smoke rising into the air. The rice in the fields had long been harvested; along the ridges, old oxen grazed lazily, and now and then flocks of ducks wandered about, pecking at scattered grains left behind.The journey of five or six kilometers took Joseph over an hour by bike. By a little past three in the afternoon, he arrived at the Good Fortune Farmhouse.He rode into the courtyard and had just set his bicycle aside when someone emerged from inside.Two men stepped out—it was none other than Neil Foster and Brian Adams.“Young master, you’re here,” Neil Foster said upon seeing him.“Young master, come inside,” Brian Adams added with a welcoming gesture.“You two got here early,” Joseph remarked, a touch surprised.“This is
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