Chapter 1361: 1361
Jiang Fei scoffed when Trakus deliberately ignored his question . Although obvious, Jiang Fei had no qualms in letting him flirt with Sarila .
Sarila deadpanned, “Not all of us like the Devils . ”
“I… We want to know about our future arrangements,” she added when Jiang Fei remained quiet .
Sarila was not conventionally smart, but at the very least, she had street smarts . She knew that a rolling stone gathers no moss . Since she had already decided to stay with Jiang Fei, she refused to tend to or even listen to sweet words from another man .
Despite not saying it out loud, she was basically putting up a sign that says, “I’m this Terran’s woman! Stay away!”
She was well aware of the possible consequences of her actions . If she were to show even a shred of interest to another male, Jiang Fei’s trust in her would be lost forever .
“Mhm… I do not know anything about your arrangements . Lord Aino is currently busy with matters about opposing parties,” Trakus explained vaguely .
“Opposing parties?”
Jiang Fei thought about it . Something didn’t seem right . Judging from how Trakus was talking, ‘opposing parties’ wasn’t referring to enemy forces, but to allies who were standing against Aino .
In that case, there must be some sort of internal conflict within the Valsalrian Army . If that was true, the most obvious cause for disagreement would be the war against the Trade Federation .
“I see . Thank you for the update . If there’s any news about our status, please do let us know,” said Sarila, promptly ending the conversation by gulping down a cup of ‘alien’ liquid .
“Alright . Although I am a man of few words, I will try to help arrange for your safety,” said Trakus before leaving .
A few days passed, and yet there was still no word about what was to become of the 13th Division .
Trakus was rather busy, not with official business, but with trying his very best to court Sarila . He would return to their quarters three to four times a day to look for her, bringing presents with every visit .
Each time, Sarila would drag Jiang Fei along to accompany her . Being the unintentional third-wheel earned him many glares from Trakus, who tried to send him warning signals with eyes that burned with animosity .
However, that was the extent of his enmity towards Jiang Fei . The most he could do was to completely ignore his existence .
As stupid and thick-headed Jiang Fei was, he still realized that he was an unwelcome pressence during Trakus’ visits . Truth be told, he wanted nothing more than to stay in his room to rest and recuperate, but Sarila would have none of that .
Every time Trakus paid a visit, Sarila would, without fail, drag Jiang Fei along with her to the food court . She refused to spend any time alone with Trakus .
A week later, when Trakus came with news, Jiang Fei was present, having again been unwillingly dragged there by Sarila .
“I have good news, Sal!” Trakus greeted Sarila and deliberately shortened her name to only one syllable to express friendliness .
“Sarila,” she insisted .
Even though he might be bringing good news, she would not allow someone like him to cross the line .
“Haha,” Trakus laughed it off, adding, “I have news about your divison’s arrangements . It should be announced in two days, Sal . ”
“It appears that you are speaking to a person named Sal . I will take my leave now,” Sarila declared and promptly turned around .
Trakus quickly apologised, surrendering to her demands, “Alright! Alright! Sarila! I’m sorry!”
“A consensus was reached . The 13th Division of the 7th Fleet will be officially disbanded . All members will then be assigned to Tallgeese’s Advanced Outpost while—”
Before Trakus could finish his sentence, Sarila broke down and started to breathe raggedly .
Jiang Fei held her up . “What’s wrong?”
“T-This is bad! How could they do this to us!?” yelled Sarila .
According to rumours, Tallgeese’s Advanced Outpost was a place where wrong-doers were sent to rot and die . It was known that soldiers ‘assigned’ there were given missions that would never end well for them .
“If you would let me finish… ahem . Only the soldiers will be assigned there . You will be part of the 3rd Fleet, 6th Division Police Force, as a Vice-Commander of a squad of your choice,” said Trakus, smiling from ear to ear .
Jiang Fei snorted . “Let me guess, you’re her commander?”
If Trakus was playing poker, Jiang Fei would have immediately folded when he was unable to hide his smile at getting a royal straight flush . Jiang Fei might not be a master in courting females, but he could at least recognize how low a person would go just to please the female they desired .
“That is correct,” Trakus answered proudly, actually acknowledging Jiang Fei’s existence for once .
“I see…” Sarila scoffed .
Such a blatant abuse of power, a display that others might fall for, only disgusted Sarila . In the past, she may have actually taken up the offer and discarded whomever she was with to join a more powerful force .
They say that greed is good, and if Sarila were to follow that quote literally, she would have fallen down the path to despair long ago .
Judging by his show of power, Trakus was a person of high standards . Though young, he had still managed to get himself into a position of power . No matter how he did it, there was no doubt that he had the capabilities required for his position .
However, even if he already had a combat level of over 3,000,000, Sarila saw how much Jiang Fei could grow further . The Terran had already displayed a power level of over 4,000,000 .
Though he was without any post or stature, his strength was genuine . Not to mention, his selfless and loyal personality was a beacon to covet . Compared to Trakus’ unknown background, Sarila knew Jiang Fei well enough .
He was the disciple of Theon the Plunderer . Though that was not something that one would brag about, it was still something to be proud of .
Aside from metaphysical manner, Jiang Fei’s appearance was amost identical to hers . Terrans and Caithians were basically the same . Caithians simply had an extra pair of cat ears on top of their heads, and a furry tail behind them .
Valsalrians, on the other hand, looked nothing like Caithians . Their pink colored skin and hardened carapace of a head was not to the liking of every female .
All in all, even if there was a good reason to, she would not desert Jiang Fei for another man .
“Come along, Sarila . Join me and no one will dare to cross you anymore,” pleaded Trakus .
Like any other gloating man, he saw Jiang Fei as a weak Terran with a combat level of only over 200,000, with no real powers to show .
Sarila turned to Jiang Fei and paused for a second before declaring her fealty, “No need . I am the Commander of the 13th Division and I will follow where my division goes!”
“Sarila! Don’t be hasty about this! Once you have joined Tallgeese, there’s no saying you could ever get out!” Trakus exclaimed frantically .
From his reaction, Jiang Fei knew that Trakus was definitely deeply in love with Sarila .
“There’s no need to say anything else . I will be with him, wherever he goes! I have spoken and I shall speak no more!” declared Sarila .
If looks could kill, Jiang Fei would have just keeled over and died from the force of Trakus’ furious glare . No matter how hard he tried, there was no convincing Sarila to join his squad .
How was it possible for someone like him to lose to a weak, timid little Terran like Jiang Fei?!
Locking eyes with Trakus, Jiang Fei felt the glare penetrating his skull and immediately averted his gaze, feeling uncomfortable with the situation .
Somehow, the entire situation felt extremely familiar, from how Sarila was declaring her love for Jiang Fei, to how the competitor, Trakus, was feeling dejected and enraged .
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