The Last Cat in the Universe
Chapter 57
The reporter desperately wanted to see the discussion on the Star Web about this matter.
However, on the march, due to various considerations, the network signal was limited.
Unless one had extremely high authority, they would not be able to connect to the Star Web.
Not to mention the Star Web, even using normal methods to communicate with the outside world was strictly controlled.
After all, this was a matter of military secrets, and it was impossible for the military personnel to be allowed to communicate with the outside world. If one of them accidentally leaked the information and caused the war to be lost, no one could bear the responsibility.
As a military reporter, he naturally did not have the freedom to go to the Star Web.
The only thing he could do was to use a designated two-way signal base station to contact the main channel of the Empire's official channel and conduct a one-sided, non-interactive live broadcast report.
Therefore, even though he desperately wanted to see it, he could only think about it.
The reporter bitterly ran to the group of people who were preparing to return to the cabin with a camera and a microphone.
"Marshal Ji!"
He shouted. His gaze then fell on Yue An who was beside Ji Xiuyun. He glanced at Yue An's epaulets that did not have any military insignia, paused, and shouted, "Mr. Yue An."
The two of them stopped in their tracks. The direct subordinates who were advancing with them continued to advance under Ji Xiuyun's instructions. They left the deck and entered the cabin to rest.
"Can you please reveal what happened on the enemy's flagship just now?" the reporter asked.
Ji Xiuyun answered briefly, "Yue An did it."
The reporter turned his gaze to Yue An.
This seemingly slender young man had a head of white hair that stuck up messily. His fair and delicate face was stained with traces of smoke and ash. His cheeks and hair were dyed with a faint red. It was unknown whether it was from his own wounds or from the enemy's blood.
That pair of blue eyes that were like the clear sky and the blue sea did not show any signs of wavering or retreating after entering the battlefield for the first time. Instead, they became even brighter and more moving.
His military uniform was neat and neat. Just like the Marshal beside him, he exuded the scent of blood and fire that had returned from the smoke of war.
Yue An looked blankly at the camera. He did not know what to say, so he turned to look at Ji Xiuyun.
"Secret weapon."
Ji Xiuyun received Yue An's request for help. He did not hesitate at all. His face was not red nor was he panting. He lied through his teeth. "Thunderclap."
Ji Xiuyun had fought Yue An so many times. Half of it was because Yue An took the initiative to practice spells. The other half was because Ji Xiuyun wanted to familiarize himself with Yue An's combat habits....
On the battlefield, the most important thing was teamwork. If one were to say who understood Yue An the best, it would definitely be Ji Xiuyun.
Ji Xiuyun knew that Yue An liked to use lightning-type spells to strike people.
It could be as big as a AOE cannon that covered a vast area, or as small as a scalding electric current. The destructive power of this type of spell was very shocking in itself, and its movements were also very big.
A mecha's name had to be unique.
For example, Ji Xiuyun was called Silver Blade because Silver Blade had a silver-gray body. When the resonance lines were activated, they would turn a faint silver-white. Furthermore, he was fast and destructive. He was like a blade on the frontline. That was why he got the name Silver Blade.
Since Yue An liked to throw boom-boom bombs, Ji Xiuyun gave him the name of a mecha. He wanted to use the name of a mecha's secret weapon as a cover for his special talents.
Ji Xiuyun did not hesitate for long before he decided on the name Thunderclap.
Yue An could call his mecha whatever he wanted. However, he had to show the name to the media.
It was convenient for himself, the media, and the Military Propaganda Department.
"Thunderclap is equipped with many new weapon technologies that have not been announced to the public yet," Ji Xiuyun said casually. He did not say anything else and left the deck with Yue An.
Yue An looked back at the reporter who was still reporting. He followed Ji Xiuyun in a few steps.
Then, he raised his hand and poked Ji Xiuyun's back.
"Why are there so many twists and turns in your random naming?"
"Yes." Ji Xiuyun nodded.
Yue An took two steps forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Ji Xiuyun.
"Is there a celebration party?" he asked.
"Yes." Ji Xiuyun paused. "But I don't usually go."
"Oh …" Yue An dragged out the last syllable. He did not say anything else. He followed Ji Xiuyun back to the room to take a shower.
When he came out of the shower, Ji Xiuyun realized that the cat, who was supposed to be bathing in the pool outside, was gone.
Marshal Ji paused in his steps. He drained the water and cleaned the surface of the pool. Then, he continued to rub the towel on his head and slowly walked out of the bathroom.
There was definitely going to be a celebration party. The venue was in the cafeteria of the flagship. Those who were at the general level and above usually did not go there. The guards of the frigates and other members of the fleet would not come either.
But in the end, there were still many people who chose to gather on the flagship to celebrate.
The cafeteria did not have the luxurious decorations of a formal banquet.
The so-called celebration party was actually just a little more sumptuous than usual.
Even the drinks were fruit juice because the military banned alcohol.
The cafeteria was broadcasting the report of the military reporter. This was a recording file that he had requested from the army commander.
In the crowded cafeteria, when the soldiers saw Ji Xiuyun and Yue An's unusual tacit understanding, they were so scared that they almost dropped their cutlery.
This is not right!
They thought in a panic.
What happened to the wild ambition of stealing military achievements?
Why did it seem like they were creating a harmonious and beautiful new life together?!
"What's going on?"
Someone from the elite class poked the person standing beside him. The person he was poking was one of the Marshal's direct subordinates.
"It's just that. The Yue An and the Marshal are actually very close," that person replied. "The Yue An is very strong. He's as strong as the Marshal."
For a moment, no one spoke. They did not seem to believe this.
But it didn't matter. There was still a lot of time in the future. There would be a chance for them to see it for themselves.
At this moment, Ji Xiuyun said to the camera that there was a secret weapon.
A secret weapon!
The surrounding people all looked over. Their faces were full of gossip.
"What are you looking at?"
That person held his plate and ate a big mouthful of food. "The flagship was bombed by the Yue An. Before he bombed the flagship, the Marshal asked us to retreat. I don't know the details."
The soldiers retracted their gazes in disappointment.
"If you want to know, just ask him." The soldier raised his chin towards the door.
Yue An, who had just abandoned Ji Xiuyun, who did not intend to attend the celebration banquet, and picked up his plate to look for food, saw a large group of people turn their heads in unison to look at him with burning gazes. Even though he had a strong mental fortitude, he could not help but shudder.
After Ji Xiuyun tidied up his appearance and confirmed with the other commanders that he was safe, he slowly walked to the entrance of the cafeteria.
What he saw was the young man who was surrounded by people like the moon surrounded by stars. He was smiling wantonly, and his hands were constantly adding food to his plate. He turned his head and chatted with the people around him, looking extremely happy and relaxed.
Ji Xiuyun stopped at the entrance.
The Yue An did not like to interact with strangers. However, if the stranger was someone Ji Xiuyun trusted, they would realize that the cold and indifferent Yue An was actually very easy to get along with.
These soldiers were a part of both.
It had only been slightly more than an hour, but the Yue An had completely let go of his emotions.
Ji Xiuyun quietly looked at the lively scene under the bright lights. When he saw the happy and relaxed Yue An, an inexplicable sense of irritation and anger rose in his heart.
He moved his toes slightly and moved a few centimeters into the cafeteria. Then, he stopped.
This was not the right emotion.
Ji Xiuyun silently looked at the lively cafeteria. He could clearly hear his soldiers bragging. He could smell the aroma of the food. He could see the pure light in the eyes of the soldiers surrounding the Yue An.
They were filled with admiration, admiration, admiration, and infatuation.
The Yue An liked lively scenes. He did not mind people bragging. He also liked to immerse himself in the sea of food.
Ji Xiuyun heard the Yue An's laughter. He also saw the pure admiration and surprise he had for the bragging soldiers.
He had a unique habit of dragging out the end of his words. It always sounded like he was acting coquettishly.
When Ji Xiuyun heard it in the past, he always felt that his voice was like a feather gently tickling his eardrum. It immediately fell into his heart.
His tone always made people's hearts soften. They wanted to be more tolerant, more tolerant, and more tolerant.
It was just like when the Yue An occasionally did something wrong. The Yue An would wrap its tail around his wrist and meow softly. Then, the Yue An would lie down and reveal its small belly.
It felt similar, but there was also a subtle difference.
The young man in front of him was a human, not a cat.
Even if he knew that he was a cat, he could not help but be confused by his appearance.
He was also an intelligent life form that could be communicated with on an equal footing. He also had the best appearance of a human being.
This was probably why there were always stories of humans being confused by monsters in some of the unorthodox ancient books on Earth.
Who would not be confused by such a beautiful life in front of them?
There was a burst of excited cheers in the cafeteria. It seemed like they were about to start playing some games.
Ji Xiuyun's thoughts were interrupted. He stared blankly at the brightly lit cafeteria. He suddenly realized the meaning behind his thoughts.
Marshal Ji took a step back. He suddenly turned around and left.
The Yue An was surrounded by people. The moment he turned his head, his gaze swept past the entrance. He vaguely caught the curve of the Great Coat's hem.
It was very familiar.
It was exactly the same as Ji Xiuyun's Great Coat.
"Hey, make way, make way."
The Yue An put down the tray in his hand and pushed the people around him away. "I'm leaving now. If you have something to say, say it next time."
The soldiers who were having fun seemed a little unhappy. However, if the Yue An really wanted to leave, no one could stop him.
They could only watch as this big baby nimbly passed through the crowd and disappeared at the entrance.
The Yue An couldn't figure out why Ji Xiuyun would come here. After coming here, he didn't go in.
However, the Yue An didn't even need to count. The only person who could make Ji Xiuyun do this was him.
He probably came here because it was late and he didn't see him go back to sleep.
The Yue An walked briskly out of the cafeteria. As expected, Ji Xiuyun's aura became particularly clear in the corridor.
He jogged along the corridor. After turning a corner, he saw Ji Xiuyun's back.
Ji Xiuyun was tall. Coupled with his tight-fitting military uniform and pitch-black cloak, his back looked as steady and imposing as a mountain. He gave off a convincing sense of security.
The Yue An chased after him. He raised his hand and patted Ji Xiuyun's left shoulder.
Ji Xiuyun tilted his head to look. However, he didn't see Yue An's figure.
On his right, Yue An suddenly jumped out and opened his arms. With a "Wah" sound, he attempted to frighten Ji Xiuyun and inflict mental damage.
However, Marshal Ji still maintained his standard cold expression.
He stopped and looked at the frightened Yue An. He stared at him silently until Yue An withdrew his arms.
The Yue An was very sensitive to Ji Xiuyun's emotions.
He felt that Ji Xiuyun's emotions were a little off.
"What's wrong?"
The Yue An raised his head slightly and looked at Ji Xiuyun. If he was still in his original form, the ears on the top of his head would have definitely twitched.
"Hmm?"
Ji Xiuyun walked forward again. He snorted in confusion. He didn't understand what Yue An was referring to.
The Yue An followed Ji Xiuyun and walked forward. "You're not in the right mood."
Marshal Ji turned to look at the Yue An.
The Yue An was still looking at him. His gaze was very focused.
"You're not happy," the Yue An said.
"…" Ji Xiuyun was silent for two seconds. Then, he said calmly, "Yes, you're right."
"Why?" the Yue An asked. "Didn't we win the battle?"
Wasn't winning a battle something worth celebrating?
"Yes." Ji Xiuyun nodded again.
He remained silent all the way until he and Yue An returned to their room. Ji Xiuyun then turned around and said to the Yue An who had closed the door, "I'm not happy because you and …"
Ji Xiuyun stopped abruptly halfway through his words.
He looked at the silly look on the Yue An's face and sighed.
"It's okay," Ji Xiuyun said. He patted the Yue An's head as usual. "Rest early."
The Yue An was patted on the head. He looked at Ji Xiuyun and suddenly had an epiphany.
"Are you jealous?" he asked in an unusually straightforward and honest manner. "Are you unhappy because I'm too close to someone else?"
Ji Xiuyun's hand, which was resting on the Yue An's head, suddenly froze.
The Yue An noticed this detail. He immediately knew that he had guessed correctly.
His first owner had also been jealous because he had meowed to a stray cat passing by through the floor-to-ceiling window. His first owner had hugged him unhappily for a long time.
Humans always seemed to care about this very much.
"Don't worry."
The Yue An also raised his hand and patted Ji Xiuyun's head. "You're so nice to me. I won't run away with other cats … no, other people."