Angelina was momentarily tongue-tied, just because I'm not adept at command doesn't mean you can trick me, she thought as she switched the subject to avoid answering. Just as she was about to retort, Wierbo gave a nod and Zi Mou had already started speaking, giving a series of counterarguments that were seemingly illogical.

Wierbo and Jason both watched the verbal duel with amused smiles.

In reality, Zi Mou's expertise in the command field was no less than anyone else's. Even though her tactics were often checked by others, her theories were always spot on.

In a matter of minutes, the two had narrowed down the general military knowledge to electronic degrees. The pair clashed not only in scholarship but also in insight, tactical thinking, and fierce rhetoric. Their verbal crossfire left their audience astounded...

As the saying goes, amateurs watch the spectacle and experts watch the technique. After a series of duels ensued, the surrounding area suddenly erupted with applause from countless officers...The two were evenly matched and continuing to argue would only leave an opening for the other two military academies. These old foxes were all sharp-minded, without saying a word, the two old men walked up to congratulate them.

"Hahaha, great, the younger generation is full of ideas."

"Yes, our time is over."

Following the staff, the young elite of the four military colleges quickly entered the VIP floor of the Gallia Club. Following the tradition, they received better treatment than ordinary soldiers, and stayed in the club for two days before directly participating in military confrontations. The intent of the academy was to let everyone size each other up.

Many of these prodigies came from noble families, their upbringing and extensive knowledge far surpassing the ordinary person. As soon as the music in the hall began to play, several self-proclaimed princely young and wealthy men asked to share a Waltz dance with Zi Mou. "My beautiful Miss Zi Mou, may I..."

"I'm afraid I can't," Zi Mou shook her head politely, cutting him off before he could finish his sentence.

In contrast, the vivacious Angelina quickly became the center of attention among the male students. No matter where she went, one could always see a group of silly gentlemen vying for her affections.

When it came to popularity, even Emily ranked above Zi Mou, but along the way, none of the bold individuals dared to approach her. Her extraordinary goddess aura was not something anyone could get close to. First, they had to pass through the layers of obstruction from Yingland's flower protectors.

"Hello, I'm Elvis from Wind Thunder Military Academy."

"Hello, I'm Damu from Golden Sword."

Some people began to introduce themselves. Judging from the atmosphere of the scene, most people had no intention of interacting. Among them, there even seemed to be a certain animosity. The women were excluded, of course. Even among the Wind Thunder Academy itself, everyone gathered in familiar groups: logistics congregating with logistics, the morality committee forming its own clique, and special forces observing with cold eyes. In essence, birds of a feather flock together.

Balun was rather confused, feeling that the world was a much bigger place than he had thought. Compared to these groups, he felt like a barbarian. "Boss, what should we do now?" he asked.

"We must eat, of course. When in Rome, do as the Romans do," came the reply.

Usually unafraid of anything, Mu Tou was unusually reserved this time. "Boss, look there. No one has started eating yet. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to start?" he suggested.

Feng Yi smirked proudly, "We need not care about what others think. Always follow your heart. The choice is always yours."

"But..."

"There are no buts. They aren't going to pay for your hunger." Feng Yi casually picked up an apple and bit into it. The taste was pretty good, he'd give it an eight out of ten.

"Hehe, what are we waiting for since the boss has started? Damn it, a bunch of grown men shouldn't be so pretentious." The one who spoke was Old Smoke, who picked up a bottle of alcohol and poured Feng Yi a full glass.

All eyes in the hall quickly focused on the four of them. Feng Yi seemed very indifferent, just eating his meal. If he cared about their opinions, he'd consider it a loss—but suddenly, Emily appeared in Feng Yi's line of sight. Among the crowd, she stood out at first glance. She covered her lips with her fingers and gave a charming laugh.

This...they really lost their appetites now. Feng Yi couldn't comprehend it. They were able to eat initially, but no one else was eating and now with this interruption...Well, there's no harm in having a drink, right?

As soon as Feng Yi left, Emily proposed to leave as well. They moved in different directions.

The central square of Sky City was bustling with activity. On this cheerful afternoon, buying a bottle of draft beer, sitting by the roadside, sipping some alcohol and having some barbecue was indeed one of life's greatest pleasures.

Just as he was seating himself, Feng Yi's body stiffened abruptly...No, it couldn't be this coincidental? How did this happen? He surprisingly ran into a familiar face. This serene girl had light pink hair. Every time she furrowed her brows or smiled, she looked refreshing and likable.

The girl seemed even more surprised than Feng Yi, "Huh, Feng, you are...Feng Yi?"

"Emily!?"

"Hehe, yes, it's me."

"How are you here?"

"Um..." Emily appeared adorably thoughtful, "I'm here to participate in the military combat competition. What about you, Feng Yi?"

"Ahem, same here." It had been several months since they had last met at Alpha's martial arts hall. Feng Yi couldn't believe his eyes. He joked, "And then what? Defeat all the colleges including us and keep the championship as always?"

"Hehe, I wouldn't have the ability to do that."

"Have you eaten yet? If you don't mind, sit down and join me."

"I'd hate to impose."

"Boss, bring us a juice." Feng Yi snapped his fingers without a second thought. The shopkeeper quickly brought the juice, although, eating barbecue and drinking juice in summer at this place seemed a bit mismatched.

Emily clapped her small hands, signaling she had the same thought. She sipped lightly and quickly put it down, "Feng Yi, actually...err..."

"You can tell me anything."

"Actually, I never drink sweet drinks since childhood. Maybe we should switch to beer."

"Damn! Why didn't you say so earlier?" Feng Yi felt cheated. He had unnecessarily spent twenty bucks. Consumption here was way too high. Feng Yi sighed helplessly.

Emily gently pushed the fruit juice toward Feng Yi, "I forgot, I'm sorry."

"No need to apologize for such a small matter." Feng Yi didn't care about these things and as he reached for the juice, he suddenly felt something wasn't right. He thought about it, then decided to drink the beer in his cup first.

"Why aren't you eating? Does it not suit your taste?"

"I've never eaten barbecue before."

Feng Yi suddenly remembered this girl was of New Human lineage. Since her childhood, she must have had a good educational environment and stayed away from junk food, which could prove to be a problem.

Without any warning, Emily suddenly opened her cherry-like mouth and bit into the barbecue. She chewed slowly and tasted it. Her facial expression rapidly changed...

"Wow! Barbecue is so fragrant."

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