Chapter 436: Conflict
At Sakimori Academy, ARUS helicopters and armed vehicles had already parked on the massive field. More than a hundred ARUS soldiers were urgently distributing food and water to the students, setting up two temporary bathhouses for their use, while military doctors and nurses rushed to treat the injured students. They were warmly welcomed by the students throughout the academy.
The students were thrilled and overjoyed to have been saved, while the ARUS soldiers accepted their enthusiasm with gentle smiles. The friendly scene between both sides was deeply moving.
As one of the academy's only two remaining teachers—and the only one who was uninjured—Nanami Rion, whose youthful looks made her extremely popular among the male students, also walked up to the fleet's commanding officer, ARUS Senator Figaro, with a grateful expression and excitedly clasped his hand.
"Thank you so much, Senator Figaro. The only teachers left here are Kishikawa-sensei, who teaches physics, and me. Even with Miss Moses and the others helping with the rescue, we couldn't take care of every student. We're truly grateful that you appeared at a time like this."
Figaro had a small, sexy goatee. He gave Nanami Rion a friendly smile and said, "It's nothing. This is simply what we should do. Jior is an important ally of ours."
After saying that, Figaro looked toward Moses, who stood beside Nanami Rion, calm and composed with almost no expression on her face. Smiling, he extended his hand toward her. "Hello, I'm Figaro, a senator of the ARUS Upper House. I'm deeply saddened by what happened to your country, but even under these circumstances, seeing Jior soldiers still fighting on the front lines and protecting their people is truly inspiring. May I ask your name and former position?"
"I am Moses Lantis. Thank you for