Yu Lian watched Brunhilde on the news, listened to Amida's voice, and felt Feifei's warmth beside him. He suddenly thought that this moment might become a world-famous painting.
By then, Feifei had already activated the concealment field and light-blocking barrier around the commander's seat. Only then did she open the live call. The long-absent Amida Berenkest appeared on screen.
It had been a while since they'd last seen each other. She'd grown her hair longer, which gave her a more dignified air. Paired with the black-and-gray uniform of a senior inspector in the Extraordinary Affairs Administration, she really did look like a person of importance now.
...Oh? Had she gone back on active duty as an inspector for the Administration?
Amida, now a major figure who could be considered the Alliance's shadow leader, greeted them with a natural smile. "It's been a long time. Seeing how well you're both doing puts my mind at ease."
As she spoke, her eyes discreetly swept around the room.
Yu Lian figured that if Feifei hadn't activated the light-blocking barrier, the fox would have taken in every detail of the bridge. With her intelligence, she might even have guessed the Silent's existence with reasonable accuracy.
There were more than twenty thousand people aboard the warship. Amida's presence could never remain a secret forever, but Yu Lian hoped to keep it hidden as long as possible. At the very least, he didn't want the white-haired fox to see through it at a glance right now.
Amida soon looked away, a trace of helplessness in her expression. "How hurtful. I thought that when you saw your beloved after such a long time, you'd be a little happier."
Feifei folded her arms and put on a stern face. "I'm absolutely delighted. Can't you see how radiant I