Why it never ends

Hesta stared at Rob for a long time. After a long time, she leaned back a little and leaned on the back of the chair.

"...Can I really trust you?"

"Of course you can trust me." Rob Green pulled a chair and sat down beside Hester, "In fact, ma'am, you are very precious... I never thought that there would be a Mercury Our fellow-"

"We are not in the same league," Hesta corrected in a low voice, "although I understand what you want to say."

Rob laughed.

"If I can really trust you..." Hesta's voice was lower, and she looked into Rob's eyes, her gaze was sharper than before, "Then I have a question."

"You can speak directly."

"Frankly, I don't think your eclecticism is enough to build such a huge organization, let alone create 'Eden', which is not a skill that a eclectic person would have-but don't get me wrong, I'm not humiliating You are just talking about my observations."

Hesta whispered, "Behind you, is there anyone else?"

During the silence, Rob's expression suddenly became a little weird, and this topic suddenly aroused his vigilance.

For a moment, Rob felt a chill on his back, as if a cold wind was blowing, which made him wake up suddenly—the pace of the conversation in such a short few 10 minutes seemed a bit too fast, and such an in-depth conversation was rare in the past. It is absolutely impossible to happen between myself and a young man who is almost a stranger.

Is it because the damn ship makes everything so dangerous that a fellow who suddenly shows up can't help but confess?

Not really.

Rob looked back at Hester, recalling her words and various reactions just now—her expression just now was by no means a state of ignorance of them.If Hesta hadn't been looking for clues about the Golden Age in history, as she said, she couldn't have pointed out the problem of "compromise" so accurately.

And after realizing all this, she immediately became contemptuous and lost, which is how most idealists bump into reality, and even reminded Rob of himself many years ago.

"How should I tell you..." Rob murmured in a low voice.

"It doesn't matter if you don't disclose it, I completely understand." Hesta said softly, "But maybe, after disembarking in the future, you can convey some greetings for me. I want to meet the real self-made man."

"I was really right before..." Rob shook his head emotionally, "Mercury needle, how arrogant!"

"It's not arrogance, it's just that I wasted too much time." Hesta said blankly, "I've never been so eager to meet a real guide, a role model... Forget it, this This kind of feeling, you won’t understand even if you tell—”

"How could I not understand, I understand too well!" Rob glared at Hesta, "But you young man, do you still have to have basic etiquette?"

"……Feel sorry."

Rob folded his hands behind his back, got up and walked to the window, "You have said so much, of course I believe your sincerity, but you must also be clear that words alone are not enough for some things. If you really want to meet' My lord', then you must accept the 'trial' first."

Hesta frowned slightly, and couldn't help but clenched the armrest of the wheelchair. What happened on this boat had long made her feel confused, and now she finally figured out a thread...

the grown-up.

……

"What's the name of your companion?"

"Her name is—"

"Just call me Rico."

The young man leading the way smiled, and said to Si Lei, "Did you know that you are the first guest at our dinner party, and you are also the first woman I've ever seen wearing the 'Eye of Power'."

"Really," Su Lei said softly, "How many times have you held this dinner party since you got on the boat?"

"Tonight is the first time," the man replied softly. "Actually, there were also a few days ago, but the guests we invited either asked for an extension, or they had something temporary... Everyone was very angry, but there was nothing we could do about it."

Su Lei turned his head and glanced at Li Ke—as expected, this coincided with what happened outside.

"By the way," the man remembered something, "may I ask what your job is?"

"police."

"No wonder," the young man nodded, "I just saw that you are very skilled, so you are an expert! You do such a dangerous job, your female companion should be worried about you, right?"

"What are you worried about?" Li Ge looked at the man, "We only met when we boarded the ship. I usually stay in the army... What about you, what do you do?"

"My father is a gemstone carver, I don't have that talent, so I can only be a jewelry supplier..."

Even when he was answering Li Ke's question, the man still looked towards Si Lei most of the time, but he would glance at Li Co from time to time.

This made Rico feel quite unhappy.

But that wasn't what irritated her the most.Since following Si Lei into the crowd, she has encountered some obscene glances and gestures more than once. If it wasn't because of Su Lei's presence, she might have rushed over to give those people a hard lesson.

"As a guest, what should I do?" Si Lei asked.

The young man suddenly laughed.

"why are you laughing?"

"This... Of course, you can do whatever you want. Once the banquet starts, no one can say no to you tonight, anyone."

Su Lei stopped in his tracks, "Anyone?"

"I'm at your mercy too, ma'am."

The corners of Su Lei's mouth froze, "...No need."

A somewhat drunk old man passed by the three of them. When he was walking by Li Ke, he suddenly saw Li Ke's earrings. The old man turned around in surprise and tried to hold Rico's shoulders, "Uh, miss How do you-"

An over-the-shoulder fall.

The old man was lying on his back on the ground, writhing slowly in pain like a dying beetle.

The young man let out an exclamation, and helped him up while calling the man's name. The old man glared at Li Ke with an angry face, and was about to curse when the young man reprimanded: "This is Ms. Su Lei. My girlfriend, how can you be rude to her?"

Everyone was in a mess.

Li Ke and Su Lei left the chaotic place and sat down in a relatively secluded place.

Su Lei took out his notebook again, and said while writing: "According to what that person said just now, the scepter brooch means that no one can say no to me tonight, so your earrings should also have some meaning. "

"It must have some meaning..." Li Ke's anger still persisted, his arms were folded, his face was ashen, "What do you think?"

"I guess it might mean corresponding," Su Lei raised his head, "For example, you can't say no to anyone tonight."