War About to Begin Again

Bolent wanted to recruit Li Qi, and Berry wanted to recruit Li Qi as well.

Li Qi didn't think he was so sought after, with everyone wanting to pull him over.

Although he had great talent in magic, in this era, magic talent wasn't important.

The future of this world belonged to the age of technology.

And in this period when all countries were very tense, what the kingdom's higher-ups valued were their views on the war situation and the formulation of tactics.

But Li Qi wasn't good at these things.

If you asked him to lead a small team, like a sharp knife cutting into enemy territory, Li Qi could definitely do it.

But if you asked him to formulate tactics or strategy, Li Qi could only stare blankly.

Li Qi had no talent in this area. Even though he had studied at the Military Academy for so long, he could only say that he was barely on par with ordinary people; he wasn't a genius in this field.

Especially compared to his Magic Talent, it was like heaven and earth.

Li Qi couldn't figure out what was so special about himself that others would value.

The only thing he could think of was the Medal on his chest.

Perhaps that honor, which he had fought for on the front lines until the very end and almost died to get, was the reason these people were scrambling to recruit him.

"...Officer Bolent came to see me."

Li Qi suddenly said.

Berry's brow furrowed slightly, and she asked:

"That man... he wants to recruit you too?"

"The condition Officer Bolent offered was to give me status to study at Inglis Academy of Magic for three years."

Li Qi stated the condition Bolent gave him.

Although Li Qi seemed to dislike Berry, their relationship was actually quite good, and Berry was one of the few people Li Qi could trust.

After all, Berry had indeed saved him many times during the early period of Li Qi's time on the front lines.

That's why Li Qi was willing to tell her these things.

Berry's brow furrowed even deeper, and her beautiful brown eyes kept moving, as if she were thinking about something.

It was a while before she spoke:

"Inglis... Inglis... Does that man... want to protect you...?"

"What do you mean?" Li Qi's pupils contracted slightly.

Protect him? Why would Berry say that?

Berry opened her mouth slightly. She turned her head and looked around, pulled back the curtain of the Infirmary's cubicle to look outside, and only after confirming there was no one outside did she sit back down and softly said to Li Qi:

"You might not know, I actually just found out not long ago. I heard... it seems the war is about to start again."

"???"

Hearing this, Li Qi instantly widened his eyes.

The war with Falor had just ended not long ago, and now they were going to fight again?!

Why?!

What's the reason!!?

Who are they fighting!?

Li Qi's heart was full of questions.

"I'm not too sure about the specific situation..." Berry said hesitantly, "But... I heard that it seems an important figure on the Falor side was killed, and the one who killed him was..."

Berry paused, and said solemnly, "...an Assassin sent by our country."

"This..."

Hearing Berry say this, Li Qi immediately didn't know what to say.

Hadn't the two sides already stopped fighting?

If so, why would the Duchy of Uno still send an Assassin to assassinate an important member of the Kingdom of Falor?

It didn't make sense!

Li Qi didn't believe the country's higher-ups didn't know what the national economy had become during these years of war. This ceasefire agreement was probably also proposed and signed by them.

As a result, they just signed the ceasefire agreement, and then immediately assassinated a key official of the kingdom. They couldn't change faces this quickly!

And what was the point of this!

Li Qi couldn't understand. Berry continued to talk to Li Qi:

"It's precisely because relations with Falor have become more strained that I wanted you to come to the Medical Department. You should understand that if war starts again, you, as a war hero, will definitely be sent to the front lines..."

This was inevitable.

If the war had ended, keeping Li Qi on the front lines would inevitably invite criticism.

Li Qi might have been able to stay safely in the rear, enjoying his daily life.

But if the war continued, no matter what, the country wouldn't let such a powerful fighting force as Li Qi go unused.

It's no exaggeration to say that if Li Qi were on the front line, his impact alone would be greater than that of a typical Assault Squadron!

After all, no ordinary Assault Squadron could eliminate a Title Rank expert like Mad Axe in a close-quarters encounter!

It was precisely for this reason that Berry came to talk to Li Qi, wanting to place him in the Medical Department.

At least, no matter what, even on the front line, the Medical Department was one of the safest positions.

To put it bluntly, even if the front line fell, the first to retreat would definitely be the Mage Masters from the Medical Department.

An ordinary Mage Master is easy to train, but a high-level Medical Mage Master is hard to come by.

As Li Qi pondered this, he suddenly felt something was off again.

He looked at Berry and asked,

"Officer Bolent... has special preferences?"

"Huh?" The sudden change in topic made Berry a little confused about why Li Qi was asking this. Blinking her eyes, she asked back,

"What do you mean?"

"He couldn't possibly... like boys my type, could he..."

Li Qi struggled for a long time before asking.

To be fair, Li Qi didn't want to speculate about his superior like this, but according to Berry, the war was about to start, yet Bolent wanted to send him abroad, away from the war.

Being treated like this, Li Qi was either Bolent's biological son or someone Bolent wanted to pursue. Other than that, Li Qi couldn't figure out why he was being so 'good' to him.

Because with Li Qi's strength, the role he could play domestically was much greater than going abroad.

Especially during wartime.

Hearing Li Qi ask this, Berry instantly understood. She couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Pfft... Little Brother Li Qi, you really dare to think. But don't worry, although that man has a bad reputation in other areas, in this regard, his reputation is quite good."

"Then why would Officer Bolent..."

"Who knows? Maybe he really appreciates you, maybe he has other intentions. In short, he absolutely couldn't be simply trying to protect you by wanting to send you to Inglis. Everything that man does has his own purpose."

Berry was so certain.

She had a very high opinion of Bolent. Even though her tone suggested she disliked Bolent, she still greatly acknowledged Bolent's capabilities.

Towards the end, Berry turned back to Li Qi and said,

"However, if he really wants to send you abroad, then my suggestion is to agree to him. Compared to staying in the Medical Department, going to the safer Inglis might be a little better."

Berry was completely on Li Qi's side; she was entirely thinking about Li Qi's safety.

So, after learning that Li Qi would have a safer place to go, Berry simply cast aside her own purpose and instead suggested Li Qi go abroad to avoid the war.

"...I'll consider it." Li Qi nodded, then said, "Thank you, Sister Berry."

Berry coming to find him today revealed many things to Li Qi that he couldn't have known with his current status.

At least, knowing that the war was about to start again, Li Qi could make some preparations before it arrived.

Otherwise, if the war really started again and an unprepared Li Qi was dragged to the front line, he would truly be in tears.

But just as Li Qi had finished thanking her, he regretted it a little.

Because he clearly saw a mischievous smile appear on Berry's face:

"Sister told you so much, and you think you can just send me away with a thank you?"

Li Qi instantly became alert. He scooted his chair back two steps and asked Berry,

"...What do you want to do?"

"Nothing much. Today should be your day off, right? I want to invite you to go shopping. You wouldn't refuse, would you? Little Brother Li Qi?"

Just going shopping...

Hearing Berry say this, Li Qi breathed a sigh of relief.

Accompanying a woman shopping was just a bit tiring at most.

And with Li Qi's physical fitness and Magic Power level, this slight fatigue was nothing to him.

So—

"If it's just shopping... I can."

Li Qi agreed to the condition of accompanying Berry shopping.