1072. When Your Wife Is Upset, You Have to Make It Up to Her

Until one night, Xu Qi asked everyone in the courtyard to gather outside.

At first, no one realized what was going on.

But when they saw Xu Qi standing silently in the courtyard with a solemn expression, they seemed to understand at once that he had something to say.

Once everyone had arrived, Xu Qi did not beat around the bush and spoke bluntly.

"Earlier this morning, Kafka's side received some latest news about Europe. Sister Anna has also successfully established a foothold there.

"The situation over there... is no longer looking good."

Everyone gathered in the courtyard understood what "not looking good" meant.

"I thought I could stay a little longer, but it seems... I wasn't given that opportunity. The struggle between Schicksal and the Rebel Army is about to move from the shadows into the open.

"On the surface, at least, things had still been peaceful before. But now, both sides are practically on the verge of falling out completely. I think... I can't keep waiting any longer."

The atmosphere in the courtyard nearly froze as Xu Qi spoke.

Mei remained silent. In the end, it was Elysia who asked,

"When are you planning to leave?"

"...Next week."

That meant seven days.

"And considering how complicated the situation in Europe is now, we'll have to go in batches. Durandal and Rita will head over first and establish a safe base where we can take shelter.

"Theresa and Himeko will follow the International Criminal Police Organization's mission and arrive afterward. Mobius, you and Vil-V will remain on standby aboard Dr. Mei's ship. Xi Bu (Qi 4)0 Qi 8

"Sister Xian'er and Sister Yae will have to depart from Japan, so you'll need to head there tomorrow. Kevin and Su will blend into a tour group, while Kalpas will travel