Chapter 1269

NO．173：It's not hard to see that she indeed lacks some growth

The original meaning of an uninvited guest refers to someone who comes over without being invited.

Literally, it means 'unsolicited arrival'.

This is actually a neutral term, but over time it has gradually been used by many to refer to troublesome guests, and some no longer care about its original meaning of 'unsolicited arrival'.

Miss Weishieder is exactly that kind of person.

Of course, as an old mercenary whose memory is mostly spent on the battlefield, you can hardly expect her to understand the Yan Nation language (the Dongyan spoken over in Terra).

Moreover, the Dongyan spoken here is largely consistent but differs in detail, making it even easier for transmigrators to make common-sense jokes.

Because Rhodes Island's headquarters is located in the Border Gate District, the translator is often on, so Weishieder, who frequently hears both Dongyan and Jidong, is often urged by those around her and her coworkers to learn a few phrases.

However, she hasn't studied very diligently, nor has it gone smoothly, so she has her own understanding of foreign languages like Dongyan.

At this very moment, she strongly suspects that Aomo Lindun is an uninvited guest.

If you ask why, it's naturally because a single sentence from him drew Terexis back, who had originally planned to leave together with the others being expelled and dismissed.

Just that sentence:

'I have an opportunity to redeem myself through service here; would you like to consider it?'

The words spoken plainly in Dongyan, upon reaching her ear via simultaneous interpretation, were also a courteous inquiry, but her alert radar went off, as if she had encountered a similar kind of stand-in.

Of course, more importantly:

"How so, what problem do you need manpower for?" Terexis approached and asked, causing Miss Dabuliu's eyes to flash with a moment of displeasure.

Even knowing that this guy lost to that guy for the second time, aren't you being overly concerned about him?

This is something not found in her online surfing intel; even if she had previously had the chance in the lab to glance at those two communicating, she didn't see any rapport between them, but now Terexis's reaction makes her inevitably suspicious.

Just consider how much she wants to stay awhile beside His Highness, and you'll see how annoyed she is by anyone disturbing her while she's with His Highness.

Whether it's Terexis, Dr. Luoxia, or anyone else, she'll note them all down in her little notebook.

Such deep resentment means that even without a explosive update in that mobile game's plot, she still keeps a dead-eyed watch on those two's movements, even unconsciously employing the observational skills and instincts honed from her mercenary life.

Of course, given the environment Terexis and Dr. Luoxia are in, such a level of understanding is hardly commendable.

As a high-ranking official, and also as a high-ranking official with extremely high approval ratings, there are plenty of people trying to understand and analyze those two.

Weishieder's kind—those unwilling to admit they understand them—are rather low on the list.

But such a low ranking only shows that the people around Manfred and the doctor are overly competitive, not that her judgment is lacking.

Weishieder has always been very confident.

Confident as she is, the moment doubt arises she dares to accelerate it to certainty.

She is certain that Terexis's rare display of care, even if he still wears a p-face, is genuine.

The last time I saw him act like that was with Manfred's guy; next was that white-coated guy chatting somewhere at the edge, the godlike hooded man; now looking at this Aomo Lindun, who has been at the center of discussion ever since he was mentioned…

No experience is needed to judge; she, who excels at causing trouble, has already smelled the trouble.

But she, tied to the flagpole, can't go anywhere; Terexis's striking up a conversation is not necessarily bad, as it lets her stay silent and play dead while those two keep talking.

"Some matters that aren't big when said big, nor small when said small—Miss Weishieder showing up is just about right."

"That guy?" Terexis lifted his head and glanced at the silver-haired, horned woman; though looking up from below, it carried a condescending, overlook‑like disdain.

He never hides his dissatisfaction with that little follower hanging around his sister.

This dissatisfaction grew even further after the mobile game's update brought the little follower to become the mercenary leader, the new hope of Sakatze, and the new chairman of Babel Tower.

Since he never really approved of Weishieder's ability in that game, and now seeing this even more immature fellow before him, he feels a mixed mix of emotions.

Lamenting his misfortune and chastising his lack of effort are insufficient to describe his inner complexity, but fortunately the reality of his ideals lets him avoid wasting time dwelling on it.

He only needs to bear the dignity of a senior over two hundred years old and a boss, and direct toward Weishieder the disdain of 'Whose child is this?'

"If you want her to do some quiet work, she'll only mess everything up."

As someone who has been there, Terexis knows exactly how awful it is for that little girl—whom his sister hopes for, second only to that Ki… Kast girl—to handle clerical work, so he tentatively allows her to serve as his sister's guard—

——Although even so, he would still have the chance to replace her, even if only for a period.

Compared to that flighty little girl, Qisaxinna's steady demeanor is better suited to accompany his sister to those social occasions.

But unfortunately…

"I think Weishieder did pretty well~"

At this moment, the one speaking up to rebut is none other than his sister, who is usually easy to talk to as long as it doesn't involve major decisions.

"Your Highness…"

Seeing the other party approach and speak for her, someone's act of playing dead can no longer be sustained.

"You really ought to reflect, Weishieder," the somewhat embarrassed girl said, looking at this moved girl, then turned to her brother and explained, "Hederei said Weishieder has been studying hard, and Manfred even has proof, right?"

"That's limited to the document‑sorting work you assigned her," Terexis pointed out bluntly, "if you can get her to properly finish the work over at Aomo's end, then I really don't need to warn him."

"Um…"

"…" Faced with His Highness's worried, hesitant expression, the white‑haired, horned person hanging above briefly reclaimed the guilt he had long discarded.

And at this moment, the young man who spoke up to break the atmosphere instantly effected a shift in the horned person's perception.

"No need to go that far," he said, simultaneously glancing at Weishieder, "because I need her to participate in a combat operation, positioned as cover fire."

"To put it simply..." he said, glancing at the already relatively quiet surroundings, yet still set up a soundproof barrier.

"Miss Huo'erhaiya, I'm sure you all know her."

He spoke unhurriedly, also glanced at everyone's reactions, then continued:

"She is currently carrying out espionage work for me, and what I hope Miss Weishidaier will accomplish is waiting for her signal, so that if she messes up or has to withdraw midway, I can give her a diversionary explosion."

"I can guarantee that whatever you blow up then won't be held against you, so I think this is probably a simple job, just enough to offset the slight… uh, offense you caused me this time," he said, raising his head with fingers interlaced, "You agree, right?"

"Huh?" Although using people as money-making and teasing tools is indeed offensive, Miss W never cared about such things, but when the other party spoke so formally, she involuntarily wanted to laugh, yet because His Highness was present, she had to compose her expression.

"What I mean is, regarding your actions and your future plans, this write-off commission is very easy and simple, right?"

"What are her plans next?" Tressis wondered.

"I think this Miss is planning..."

"Sure, I've accepted, no problem."