The shining Shoko Toyokawa

The old father was a little emotional.

"But I don't want my child to be a hero..."

The mother clasped her hands together as if praying, looked at her daughter on the computer, ended the 'transformation', and locked her baby in the suitcase.

She should have been watching her daughter put the toys into the toy box.

But in the blink of an eye, things turned out like this...

Chapter 111: When you are prepared, war will not come to you

“Why, did things turn out like this…”

"Miss Nagasaki Suyo called on all parties to exercise restraint and stated that the Y organization's course of action will not change and it will continue to contribute to peace and stability on the peninsula..."

It had only been three days since the hospital was attacked, but Su Shi felt as if three years had passed.

The video was posted online as the attack was taking place.

There are videos shot by patients and their families inside the hospital, as well as videos shot from a distance outside the hospital.

The most terrible thing is that a trainee reporter shot a video.

He brought a miniature camera to the hospital, hoping to find some big news. If he could capture something, like a doctor-patient dispute or a fight, that would be even better.

But what was filmed in the end was that terrorists rushed into the ward, randomly shot civilians, and forced them to stand in front of the window as human shields.

Then, just like in a superhero comic,

The scene where the blonde female 'Superman' holds two guns and kills the bad guys one by one,

But she is not Superman after all.

The camera recorded how 'Superman' fell.

And the scene of being surrounded by people and sent to emergency treatment.

Public opinion in Serbia is boiling, with more and more people taking to the streets, calling on the government to declare war on terrorist organizations, on disputed areas harboring terrorists, and on Arnia, which supports the Arnia Liberation Front.

"Ms. Nagasaki, there are also citizens marching ahead. Should we take a detour?"

Su Shi turned off the car TV that was playing the news, frowned, and said, "There's no time. Keep driving forward and stop in front of the citizens. I'll find a way to get everyone to make way."

"It's dangerous,"

The bodyguard next to Su Shi advised: "Your personal safety is now related to the direction of the situation on the peninsula. Exposing you in the car will create many risks. We have contacted the police and they will send people to clear the road."

"We can't go on like this," Su Shi fiddled with her nails, determined. "If we continue like this, all of Xia Ya's efforts will be in vain... Move forward!"

Three cars slowly stopped in front of the parade crowd. Of course, no one would obey traffic rules at this time and leave the road to make way for the other vehicles.

But Su Shi has a solution. It is not to strike hard at the citizens, but——

"Open the door,"

The bodyguards around Su Shi wanted to say something.

And Su Shi just calmly repeated: "Open the door."

At this moment she remembered something -

On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir apparent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his wife were shot and killed while visiting Sarajevo. This incident became the fuse of the First World War.

The situation on the peninsula is now turbulent and complex. The Y organization has gained great prestige on the peninsula through several practical anti-terrorist operations.

Now that the pilots have been attacked and the spokesperson has been seriously injured and his life is in danger while trying to save civilians, the reputation of Organization Y has reached its peak.

"Char must have guessed that public opinion would spiral toward war after the attack, which is why... she fought so hard..."

"So... her efforts must not be in vain!"

Under the worried gazes of the bodyguards, the flaxen-haired girl, or rather the lady, pushed them away.

He climbed onto the roof slowly.

Su Shi's legs were shaking a little, but before the citizens looked at her, she forced herself to straighten her back.

If someone wants to kill her, now is the best time.

So she has to be quick!

"Citizens, citizens of Seville, I am Nagasaki Suyo, a pilot of the Y organization. I have important matters to attend to. I beg you to make way for me. Please!"

The people behind the parade were already attracted by the motorcade.

After hearing Su Shi's request, they all quieted down and made way for him.

This is the embodiment of the influence of Organization Y. If a high-ranking official of the country, or even the president, comes, the citizens will surround the car and question him thoroughly.

But Organization Y is now recognized as a super good guest,

Someone wanted to stop the car to ask about the situation, but was stopped by the people next to him.

With the person in front of the team leading the way, the people behind also split a path in the middle. It was not wide, but wide enough for cars to pass through.

“Go, go, go!”

But Su Shi did not get down from the roof of the car. Instead, she squatted down to lower her center of gravity and let the driver drive directly. The bumps on the road were nothing to her.

She didn't want to, she just wanted people to make way.

"Ms. Nagasaki, Ms. Nagasaki, is Miss Isabella okay?"

Just as she thought, someone couldn't help but chase after the car and asked Su Shi on the roof,

"Xia Ya is out of danger and has woken up today. She hopes everyone will not act impulsively or do anything extreme."

"Why doesn't Organization Y support us and launch an attack on Arnia?!"

"The terrorist problem ultimately requires Arnia's cooperation to be fully resolved. Simply confronting them will only lead to greater disasters, which is something no one wants to see."

Since preaching from a high position can't change anything, how about getting closer?

Come closer, those caught up in the tide of the times, and pass on the hope for peace to everyone.

Maybe, just maybe, it's possible to change...

Su Shi didn't know.

She had no idea that she was suddenly burdened with such an important task. One thing after another came crashing down on her like a mountain, making it difficult for her to breathe.

She even felt like she was still in the hospital that was attacked.

The blonde girl was right in front of her, reassuring.

Even though she knew that the girl would eventually rush out of the room,

After the enemies at the staircase on the fifth floor were eliminated, several people rushed out of the ward without any prior consultation.

They thought they would see Xia Ya smiling at them,

But in the corridor, besides the corpse, there was only Li Xi who was in a daze.

The next moment, an explosion occurred, and the room they had just been in disappeared physically.

If it had been a little later...their bodies couldn't have been stronger than broken concrete.

Su Shi was saved by that girl again,

However, she still couldn't catch up with the girl.

Even Hatsuka and Aine, who ran faster than her, were the same.

They squeezed through the chaotic crowd and saw the girl fall down.

When he passed through the crowd and returned to the car, Su Shi realized that his voice was a little hoarse.

This made her a little uneasy, and her lack of proficiency in English at a 'diplomatic level' only exacerbated her nervousness.

But now she had no time to adjust her mood. The convoy drove into a heavily guarded military restricted area. Soldiers with live ammunition quickly formed a human wall to surround the car and escorted her to the elevator.

The elevator descended for another two minutes, and the soldiers led her through a crisscross of tunnels. They boarded a small electric vehicle, and after more than ten minutes, they finally arrived at their destination.

During this period, Su Shi has been looking through the information in his hand with the help of dim light.

When the electric car stopped and the soldiers stopped in front of a tall and heavy gate, Su Shi took a deep breath, closed the documents and walked into the door.

Unlike the dark and mottled tunnel outside, which is full of historical atmosphere, the space behind the door is very bright.

Su Shi narrowed her eyes subconsciously. After two seconds of adjustment, she realized that the ground beneath her feet had changed from cement to marble.

She looked up and saw a solemn ivory-white conference table.

It is a bit like the table that the Kremlin's strongman used to receive distinguished guests.

There were more than a dozen officers sitting at the conference table, the youngest of whom was probably around 40 years old.

A female officer stood up and pulled out a chair for Su Shi. After she sat down, she handed her a pair of simultaneous interpretation headphones and asked her to put them on before returning to her seat.

The laptop in front of her was on, and her hands were on the keyboard, obviously taking notes.

Opposite Su Shi, at the other end of the long table sat an elderly general with pale hair and bright eyes.

Just by being glanced at by him, Su Shi felt a huge pressure.

"Hello everyone, I am Nagasaki Suyo, the temporary spokesperson for Organization Y. I would appreciate your guidance."

Su Shi stood up, bowed, and sat down again, looking around at everyone.

"Hello, Ms. Nagasaki. My name is Sergei Velishkorman, and I'm in charge of this negotiation," the old general said in a full-throated voice.

"There's an old saying in the East that brothers should settle accounts clearly. From both my personal and national perspectives, I'm very grateful to everyone for their contributions to regional stability.

"We bear unshirkable responsibility for the attack that occurred three days ago due to our inadequate security. Please allow me to apologize to the pilots of Organization Y."

Led by the old general, everyone at the conference table bowed their heads towards Su Shi.

After more than ten seconds, they raised their heads.

But it was their polite attitude that made Su Shi's face turn pale.

The brothers clearly settled accounts and calculated the contributions of Organization Y.

Now it’s time to get down to business—

The real thing started without any warning.

A hook-nosed officer with a penetrating gaze clasped his hands and asked, "Ms. Nagasaki, if I may be so kind, does your organization intend to deploy Gundams on the peninsula?"

This question was included in the materials prepared by her assistant for Su Shi, but she didn't answer immediately. After the simultaneous interpretation ended, she waited for two seconds before saying, "To prevent the regional situation from further deteriorating, we have no plans to upgrade our armaments for the time being. We promise to inform you before taking any action and to consult with you before taking any action."

The hook-nosed officer showed no emotion, but nodded, indicating that he had no further questions.

"Ms. Nagasaki, if a war breaks out in the region, whose side will your organization stand on?"

The other officer's question was very sharp. There were two possible answers before Su Shi.

One is to say some nice words to get away with it,

The second is to honestly express the position of the Y organization, or their drivers.

"We will not directly intervene in the war between the two countries, but we will definitely not turn a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis."

To be precise, this is Xia Ya's position, the others are too young.

Su Shiben thought that he would be questioned for his answer; "I will never ignore the humanitarian crisis" does this include attacking the Serbian army when necessary?

But the officer who asked the question just nodded and chose not to ask any further questions.

Su Shi finally realized a fact: this meeting was just a formality due to the affection between the two parties.

In diplomatic jargon, it means 'both sides maintain reservations and respect each other's opinions'.

Finally, when no one asked any more questions,

Su Shi gritted his teeth and asked, "Is war really unavoidable?"

It is undoubtedly very indecent for Su Shi to ask such a question in such an occasion. Even if he wanted to ask, he should use a more tactful way of asking.

For example: Do you have a positive attitude towards the situation on the peninsula?

The officers looked at each other, and no one answered for a moment.

The one who finally answered Su Shi was the old general at the other end of the long conference table, "For soldiers, what we should think about is never avoiding war, but preparing for war and winning war."

"It's not that we like war, but only by being prepared for war and winning it can we avoid it."

"This is the way the world is. War won't happen unless you're prepared."