【Nain】You have stars in your eyes

Slein once admired that girl passionately. When she was sleeping like a doll, he desperately prayed for a miracle to happen, and prayed for the unreachable goddess to open her eyes again and smile at him.

However, in those countless dark nights, occasionally...he would secretly hope that she would not wake up.

Everyone is involuntary in the war. In order to save her life, she has to choose to trample on her dream.Slein knew it was wrong to do so, but because he couldn't see any other roads, he could only run towards the only exit with his head depressed, regardless of the cliff beyond the exit.

The situation was so complicated that the rebellious Earl Zazbalum attacked Princess Ethiram, and he shot and seriously wounded Zazbalum.As a mere Martian junior soldier, he has no other choice. He needs a method that can protect Princess Atheilam and let him escape unscathed.

Ask the Earth Alliance for help?No, the other party would definitely not trust him, and he couldn't hand Her Royal Highness the princess over to those earthlings who wanted to use her, and he couldn't count on the technological level of the earth to save the princess.

What about Mars?The Martians have always looked down on him, but they are more likely than the Earth Allied Forces.He needed the support of a strong, powerful figure, and the dying Earl Zazbarum was the best deal.

He needs to gain the trust of Earl Zazbarum, he needs to save Princess Aesiram, and he needs a reason that can convince the Martians, so he chooses to shoot at Jiezuka Inafan.

They are enemies anyway, aren't they?

That formidable enemy that the Martian Army hates and fears.

But no one knows, when he shot, he thought: If it were you... how much... would you understand me?

Just like the sky above Tanegashima at dusk, we can capture all the thoughts of each other so clearly.

Click, the beep of the coffee pot brought Slein in the embassy office back to his senses.It was no longer a time of war, he didn't need to fight anymore, his daily task now was to fight against a lot of annoying files.This job is no easier than before. There are several annoying banquets on the schedule alone, and there are still hostile opposition forces everywhere.

On the one hand, there is a magnificent banquet, on the other hand, there are terrorist activities just around the corner. What he sees is still not the peace that Her Majesty the Queen expected, but a time bomb wrapped in exquisite sugar wrappers.

Someone knocked on the door, and when the secretary walked in, the young man who was older than Slein said hesitantly, "Your Excellency, that document..."

"I'll take care of it tomorrow." Slein replied, "It's already late, everyone should go back, and you should get off work too."

"But……"

"It's okay." Slein raised his head and smiled at him, "You can pick it up tomorrow."

It seems that His Excellency the Minister is going to stay up late again. The first secretary and several other secretaries have tried to persuade the young Minister, but with little success.He couldn't say anything more, so he could only remind him: "Okay, please rest early, Your Excellency."

The first secretary withdrew from the office of His Excellency the Minister, and finally glanced at the young man sitting in front of the computer concentrating, and closed the door with a sigh.

Your Excellency the Minister is only a teenager, but he shoulders heavier responsibilities than any adult.At first, he still looked down upon this young man who had entered the bureaucratic class with the name of a war criminal, and he always felt that he got this honor because of his friendship with the Queen.

Over time, I found that this was not the case at all. The other party was working hard with the idea of ​​redemption, just like he once decided to dedicate himself to the battlefield.

Whether Martians or Earthlings, everyone is gradually coming out of the shadow of the past, but Srain Troyet is still shrouded in that shadow.

I really hope that there will be someone who can save you from the past in the future... the first secretary thought so sincerely.

Except for the administrative staff and the garrisoned military officers, the other grassroots personnel are all earthlings.People with families naturally want to go home, and even people whose homes are tens of thousands of kilometers away on Mars are more inclined to return to their rented houses.

Although the embassy has all kinds of internal facilities and is designed according to the architectural style of Mars, no one wants to live here. This is a place for offices. Only workaholics and homeless people want to live here.

Like Srain Troyet.

He rejected the accommodation arranged by Earth and Weiser, and simply lived in the embassy.

what time is it?It was already early morning... Slein rubbed the center of his brows. After concentrating for a long time, he felt extremely tired after a little relaxation.He is very used to coping with this feeling. When the war between the two sides was at its fiercest, it was much more difficult than it is now, and the sleep time was always very short.At that time, Hakulet was still by his side. He was a caring follower who would secretly turn off the alarm clock in order to allow him to rest for a while, and even suppressed less urgent battle reports.

But such a person who was wholeheartedly for his good also died in that war.

Although the war was not led by him, he was instigated by him. Even though he tried his best to save it in the end, his hands were stained with blood that could not be washed off.Thousands of soldiers were pushed to die by him on the battlefield. Under the strategy he instigated, whether it was Mars or Earth, how many innocent people lost their lives...

Hakulet didn't know, he never slept soundly at that time, and in his dreams he would hear the sound of bullets and gunfire, as well as the wailing and crying of the dying.He also dreamed of Tolland, who stared at him angrily, ferociously, and dripping with blood, and later Count Zazbarum, Count Marierchan...these people he killed surrounded him, and He said indifferently to these ghosts who were entangled in the dream: just hate me, it doesn't matter.One day I too will be among you.

If you think about it that way, you might feel a little more at ease.

When he really couldn't sleep, he would go to the treatment room where Princess Aesiram was.The girl sleeping in the sink is like the statue of the Virgin Mary I saw in church with my parents when I was a child. If you confess to her, will your sins be forgiven?Will a miracle happen if I pray to her?

But all he did was look at the girl and think of the boy he shot in Russia.

It was at this place that he asked Edellizo, who had been following the princess, about the orange machine.

"That's a training machine," said the little maid.

"Practice machine?" His tone was a little unbelievable because he was too confused.Such indescribable mobility, such flexible movements, defeated so many Martian knights, is it just a training machine?

"That guy just likes to drive the practice machine."

For the first time, Slein knew about the man's hidden little habits, and it felt like opening a treasure chest.

"His name is—"

For the first time, Slein knew that person's name.

Kaizuka Inaho.

He wasn't sure why he still wanted to know about him, why he still felt nervous and expectant when he heard his name.That person is already dead, so what's the use of knowing more?Do you still look forward to seeing each other again?Why……

This question remains unanswered until now.

Minister Slein Troyet didn't think about this question anymore, and he took a sip of his cold coffee.The desk calendar on the table caught his attention, half a month had passed since Kaizuka Inaho went to Mars.

So……

Your Excellency, the Minister who peeked at other people's itineraries by taking advantage of his work, unconsciously calculated it in his heart.

It's time for that guy to return to Shinawara.

Late at night, Xinluyuan is peaceful, and you can even faintly hear the sound of waves coming from the distant coast.

Inafan got off the official car that picked him up, and Jie Zhongxue, who had timed it right, stood downstairs yawning and waiting for him.He thanked the driver politely, and his sister had already walked down the steps to carry his luggage for him.

"No need, sister Xue, I don't have much." Inafan stopped her sister's movements, "Go and rest."

But Yuki Kaizuka snatched the suitcase, and Inaho followed behind with his backpack. It felt like when he came back from a spring outing when he was young, his sister who was a high school student ran out to greet him like this, and grabbed him without any explanation. My schoolbag, water bottle, bento box... I carried them all in my hands, and then the siblings slowly climbed up the rusty stairs of the old apartment.

At that time, he felt that his sister's back was so tall, and although he was clumsy, he couldn't help but want to rely on her.Only now did he realize that his sister's back was so thin, but she still stubbornly wanted to carry heavier luggage for her younger brother who was growing to be as tall as her.Even if they no longer live in that run-down apartment, even if she actually knows that her brother has grown up and no longer needs such care.

"Sister Xue." In the elevator, Inafan suddenly said, "Thank you."

"It's just a small matter. Nai-jun should rest early when you get home. By the way, why don't you just ask for leave tomorrow? It's so late now, and the flight time I chose for you is too bad..." Jie Zhongxue complained a little, feeling very distressed after what he had gone through. The younger brother with a tired face after a long meeting.

"There are only a few connecting flights." Inafan explained.

"Are you coming back to the headquarters in Russia first? Really, there's no need to be in such a hurry. Wouldn't it be good to book a hotel over there to rest and then change planes?" Jie Zhongxue sometimes doesn't understand herself Brother, you are so smart, and you are good at taking care of others in life, why did you arrange it in such a hurry this time?

"Because I want to come back soon." Inaho said.

"Is Mr. Nai homesick?" Jie Zhongxue asked jokingly. Although she knew that her younger brother definitely didn't mean that, she still couldn't help teasing him as a sister. La?"

I thought that I would be taught by my serious brother "it's just a matter of work", but I didn't expect Inaho to say: "Maybe."

Ding, the elevator arrived at the floor, and the door opened.

Jiezuka Xue was still standing in a daze, thinking about what Inaho said just now.When she regained consciousness, Inafan had already taken back her suitcase from her hand, went outside and pressed the button, waiting for her calmly.

When I got home, settled everything, watched Inafan go back to the room to rest, and lay down on the bed to close my eyes, there was still a voice roaring in Jie Zhongxue's heart: Maybe?Maybe something?Homesick perhaps?Or... Maybe Mr. Nai really has a girlfriend?

As the only older sister by blood, she didn't notice it at all, did she? !

Jie Zhongxue didn't sleep well all night, and woke up early the next day.She went to the kitchen to get some water, but found that Inafan got up earlier than her, and breakfast was already prepared.While the younger brother took off his apron, he looked at her in surprise and said, "It's really rare, sister Xue has also woken up, just in time, breakfast is ready."

"Mr. Nai is so early...do you want to go out?" Jie Zhongxue found that her younger brother was wearing out clothes, "Is it work? You just came back yesterday!"

"Well, I'm going back to the research institute to deal with the unfinished work." Inafan said.

Jie Zhongxue sat down at the dining table, and when she heard her younger brother continue to say "then go to Weiser's embassy", she spit out all the coffee she just drank, coughed and asked, "Mr. Nai, wait...you Where do you want to go? That's—" The questioning words stopped when Nai Jun left, she heard some rumors, it seems that the Queen of Mars has a big plan, and she needs her to go to this place very much. With the help of our best friends on Earth.

The embassy deals with foreign affairs, and she can think that the only things related to Inafan are interstellar visas and stay permits in the political field of Mars. Could it be... Jie Zukaxue looked at his expressionless brother in disbelief, such an important matter , Inafan didn't mention it at all when he came back last night.

Inafan took out the documents he had prepared and handed them to his sister, and said calmly, "Yes, I'm going there to apply for a long-term stay in the Weiser Empire, and I need to go to the embassy to go through the final procedures."

The tea room is always a holy place for gossip, and the Mars embassy is no exception.And when women exchange gossip, they tend to get along the most harmoniously. The second secretary is having a lively chat with a group of female colleagues. If Queen Aesiram sees such a harmonious scene between them, she must be very pleased.

"That's right, sister Jonia, I heard that Captain Jiezuka is going to be transferred to Mars, is it true?"

Jonia is the name of the second secretary. She pursed her lips and smiled: "Where did you hear the news?"

"Too cunning, neither sure nor deny!"

"If you don't deny it, it's basically true!"

The earth women working in the embassy are not little girls who can be dismissed easily. The words and temptations in communication are precise, not too abrupt, and they can achieve their goals smoothly.

"Sister Jonia, tell me a little~"

"In this case, we can also find out the private mobile phone number of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for you!"

"I'm not interested in the mobile phone numbers of those ignorant pseudo-elites..." However, under the sharp eyes and silent oppression of the crowd, Jonia stopped laughing, "Okay, okay, it's urgent I sent an official document, but I don't know what the content is, so I handed it directly to the first secretary, but..."

In the second secretary's protracted voice, other people who listened attentively pricked up their ears, including Minister Troyet who just passed by but missed the opportunity to enter, and couldn't help but become concerned.

"I saw that there are indeed the seals of Weisser and the Earth Alliance Army, as well as the seal of the department that manages the long-term stay procedures for non-citizens, but it doesn't mean that it is him..."

"Is there anyone else besides him?" "That's right, there is only one person who can be recognized by Weiser and who has a relationship with the military." They chattered and discussed.

"Is it going to get married?"

"But Her Majesty has an engagement, right?"

"The queen also has a younger sister, what a perfect candidate!"

"...Please! Only this! Please don't say any more!" Princess Remulina would probably be... no, she would definitely be so angry that she would drive the shuttle to kill people... Jonia's facial features were distorted and painful to put a stop to this dreadful idea.

Slein didn't continue to listen. He returned to the office with an empty mug. When the secretary just came over, he saw his boss standing in front of the office door with a solemn expression on his face.

"Your Excellency, you are..."

Slein came back to his senses and said, "I've run out of coffee here, I want to get some from the tea room below."

The first secretary looked at the empty glass in the hands of the young boss. Should he ask "Why is your glass still empty" or "Why are you standing at the door?"?

Embarrassing... too embarrassing... However, the first secretary didn't know that there would be many more embarrassing situations in the future.

"What's the matter?" Slein asked.

The first secretary hurriedly said: "About today's work arrangement, I will have a reception with several ministers from the capital in the evening, and later there will be a meeting to discuss the recent increase in underground terrorist activities. In addition, there is an official document that needs your signature. About Captain Kaizuka's application..."

"turn down."

"Eh?" When hearing these two words, the first secretary thought he had heard it wrong, "Rejected? Rejected...which one?"

"The application that needs to be signed." His Excellency the Minister's voice was so cold that one could not help but think of it when he commanded the 37 Martian Knights. The boy should have commanded the whole army with such a cold voice.

The first secretary was a clerical staff who had never been on a battlefield. It was the first time he faced Slein with such an aura in person. The fear from the bottom of his heart made him dare not look up.

"I have never been notified about this matter. It is extremely risky for people on Earth to apply for a long-term stay in Weiser's territory. Whether it is involved in espionage activities or whether it has other political purposes needs to be verified one by one, and it must not be signed easily. "

Wait, I don't seem to have told you the content of this official document... The first secretary insisted on complaining in cold sweat.

"Tell the applicant that we need to investigate the reliability of this official document from Weisser. I will not—"

"Don't bother." An indifferent voice sounded, and the rejected applicant appeared openly.Inafan was wearing a full set of military uniforms that could be used for formal occasions, showing his neatness as a soldier, and Slein subconsciously avoided his left eye, which was wearing a blindfold.

Inafan said: "I have here a letter of recommendation written by Queen Aesiram." His tone was ordinary, and he didn't think there was any problem with his behavior.

Slein responded: "Unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering, please leave immediately." He was angry when he saw this face, and asked how this person got in, and what the hell were the guards doing outside?

The first secretary just felt embarrassed just now, but now he feels that he is simply superfluous.

The atmosphere between these two people seemed to make people feel the lightning and sparks.

"I can't be regarded as an irrelevant person. I have official purposes."

"According to diplomatic regulations, even so, an appointment is required in advance. You have completely violated the mutual agreement between the two parties. I have the right to deport you as an illegal intrusion."

Slein's blue eyes were like beasts, staring at the uninvited young Earth officer, and said sternly: "I believe we all don't want to raise this trivial matter to a two-star diplomatic issue."

Speaking of this, it already sounded a bit threatening. If Inafan was sensible, he should give in. Although he didn't want to admit it, this guy must be smart enough to not understand the seriousness of his words.Slein waited a little complacently. Seeing that Inafan did not speak any more, he said in a milder tone: "You can hand over the materials to us, and I will handle them according to the procedure. You can go back and wait—"

Inafan slowly took out a glittering golden ID card with the luxurious and exquisite national emblem of the Weiser Empire on it, and Slein and the first secretary were stunned.

"Miss Selam gave me a temporary pass. When I met her last time, I mentioned to her the troubles of applying for a visa before. She gave me this, so that I can complete the application as soon as possible this time."

The first-class secretary knew that it was not his turn to speak on this occasion, but she still couldn't help complaining in her heart, if you have this thing, take it out sooner!Talking so much, is it fun to play with your Excellency the Minister? !

The other party was expressionless but obviously confident. Both parties knew that there was no need to check the authenticity of the pass.Slein gritted his teeth secretly, trying not to show any disrespect, and said, "It's a pity that I don't have a meeting with you on my schedule."

"Aren't we already meeting now?" The military god who made the Martians frightened asked with his head tilted. The first secretary always felt that he was a little bit suspicious of pretending to be cute.

"Just processing a document will not waste too much time." Inafan said, "If you doubt the authenticity of it, we will negotiate in the office, Your Excellency Troyet."

When he heard this address, Slein felt a little uncomfortable for no reason. It was a rather unfamiliar title, and he preferred that the other party call him by his name directly like they did on the battlefield.

The other party is holding the Queen's pass and a personal letter. Your Excellency, Minister, please don't be impulsive.The first secretary nervously pushed the frame of the glasses.

Slein understands that if he continues to be stubborn, he will be making trouble for no reason. It would be good if Kaizuka Inaho would go to Mars from now on. Don't deal with him anymore.

Isn't it a good thing?He needn't be bothered by it at all.

"Okay, come in." Slein said, he was about to open the door of the office when his wrist was grabbed suddenly.

The first secretary only felt a gust of wind blowing in front of him, and at some point, Inafan walked up to Slein and said, "I'll hold the cup for you."

Are you underestimating me?Opening the door with one hand is nothing to Earl Troyet, Slein frowned and said, "No need."

Inafan didn't insist either, he let go of his hand, and his fingers lightly slid across the back of Slein's hand.There was a thin layer of calluses on the fingertips of the long-term operation of the machine, and the skin on the back of the hand was smooth and delicate. Slein felt a rough rubbing on the hand, and the nerves of the body suddenly tightened.

He felt a little strange, but Inaho stood aside politely, waiting.

The first secretary quickly came up to open the door for the two of them.

"You go back to work first." Slein ordered, and then walked in. Inaifan followed Slein and entered the office of His Excellency the Minister of the Weisser Embassy.

Slein went straight to his desk. Behind him, Inaifan closed the door and locked it quietly.