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"How's your recovery going?" In the ward, Yago sat in a chair on the bed, while Selina body was covered in bandages, looked somewhat helpless. Who could have imagined that a trip to Paradis Island would lead to something like this?
"Fortunately, they're all superficial injuries. His injuries aren't as serious as that guy's next to me." Selina pointed to Lance lying on the hospital bed next to her. Compared to her, Lance was in a terrible state, wrapped up like a mummy, and still unconscious.
Yago nodded and said calmly, "That's good. Once Selina's injuries have healed, return to the Marley Capital as soon as possible, rally and organize our Restoration Army, and recruit as many Soldiers as possible."
Selina asked in astonishment, "What? Why? Is there a need to expand the army? What happened? Or is there a new plan?"
But Yago did not answer Selina's question. He simply stood up with a blank expression, told Selina to take good care of herself, and then left.
"Yago! What's wrong? You seem really off. Why are you so down?" Selina's voice rang out behind him, but Yago wasn't in the mood to respond.
After visiting several other members of the Restoration Army and those persecuted in the Coup, Yago arrived at the door of a hospital room in the corner of the corridor.
After hesitating for a moment, Yago let go of the doorknob. He didn't want his gloomy mood to affect his mother, so he could only Carla to take care of her for him.
If what that madman Ebson said is true, then not only the Eldians, but all of humanity in the world will face darkness. I must stop him and use every force at my disposal!
As Yago walked out of the hospital, the two Garrison Soldiers standing guard at the entrance gave Yago a standard Heart Salute. The news of Yago's appointment as the Commander-in-Chief of Paradis Island was slowly spreading within the military.
Furthermore, thanks to the propaganda efforts of the Eldia Revival Army's core members who were helping train troops and carry out military reforms throughout Paradis Island, many Soldiers were filled with curiosity about this ridiculously young Commander-in-Chief whom they had never met before.
Under the influence of local Restorationists on Paradis Island, such as Floch, Yago's reputation also spread among the people, and countless New Recruits in the Training Corps idolized Yago.
As he walked out of the hospital, someone was already waiting for Yago. "How did it go? Did you find it?" Yago asked directly.
But this cold attitude made the two people opposite him very uncomfortable. Connie and Jean pouted, and Connie said dejectedly, "Hey, Jean, look at him, he looks down on us now that he's become the Commander-in-Chief."
Jean: "That's right, Yago, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're the Commander-in-Chief. We're not livestock for you to order around."
Yago rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "You two, stop joking around. I can say with certainty that becoming Commander-in-Chief -in-Chief means you can do whatever you want. Believe me or not, I'll transfer you two to the Training Corps to clean toilets. Hurry up and get down to business. The Commander-in-Chief is very busy."
Jean and Connie certainly weren't joking on purpose. Although they were somewhat envious of their former comrade becoming Commander-in-Chief, they still showed him the respect due to him. Their joke was simply a friendly greeting.
"The last time they were spotted was in Dujiao Alley, which is near the Underground City. We're pretty sure they're in the Underground City. Should we arrange for a few squads to search for them?" Rang took out a map he had prepared beforehand and pointed it out to Yago.
It has to be said that it would be a waste not to treat this guy like a beast of burden, since he's grown to 1.9 meters tall as if he's been injected with hormones.
As night fell, Yago sat alone on the railing outside the house. His mother Lucia, was still in the hospital, being cared for by Aunt Carla. Yago felt guilty for not visiting her, but he was also very tired. There were many things he dared not tell his friends and family.
Even on Paradis Island now, the high-ranking officials are not of one mind. Where there are people, there will be disputes. This is why Yago took a tough stance in the Parliament, almost forcing all the high-ranking officials to hand over the position of Commander-in-Chief to him.
Because Yago knew that if he didn't do this, Paradis Island would still be a disorganized mess when facing the world in the future. So, he decided to forcefully correct Paradis Island's direction.
"It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?" A pretty figure appeared beside Yago. It was Annie. It seemed that she had noticed Yago's negative mood recently. After telling her father that night, Annie hurriedly came to Yago's house.
Yago looked up, and the twinkling stars in the night sky were reflected in his pupils.
Annie didn't speak, but simply reached out and hugged Yago's waist, nestling close to Yago. Yago remained silent for a long time before Annie softly asked, "Yago, you said you would never hide anything from me, was that true?"
Yago: "Uh, of course it's true. Why would I hide anything from you?"
Annie raised her head, her light blue eyes fixed on Yago's Black Eyes. Their eyes reflected each other, and they both had only each other in their eyes.
In the quiet night, the girl's clear voice, tinged with shyness, said, "Then can you promise me one thing? You can't refuse."
A pair of large, firm hands pressed down on another pair of delicate, soft hands. "Of course, I could never refuse Annie."
This was the bravest thing Annie had ever done. She grabbed Yago's sleeve and ran back to the room in one breath. To his astonishment, she slammed the door shut and clicked off the light.
"Annie, you!! Ugh!!!" Before he could finish speaking, Yago's lips were pressed against another, softer, sweeter lip.
A gentle night breeze swept by, carrying with it the faint, painful moans of a young girl.
At home, shortly after his daughter left, Mr. Leonhardt sat at a desk carving a wooden cup. Suddenly, his eyelids twitched slightly, as if he felt unwell.