V2/Chapter 32: Aponia can become the one that is forgotten later
It was already late at night when they came out of the First Research Institute.
"Time has passed so quickly today. I remember it was still morning when I first left the house. Ahahahaha..." Looking at the nun who was walking in front of him in silence, Ai Yue began to change the subject awkwardly, "By the way, Aponia, is everything going well over there?"
Because the school on Twilight Street is preparing to officially start accepting orphans from other settlements, someone is needed to lead the team to carry out the reception work. Considering that they need to pass through many dangerous areas on the way and deal with children, Aponia is the most suitable person.
"It's going well, but compared to the number of children who need help, the school is still too small." Aponia sighed a little sadly, and her pace couldn't help but slow down, so that Ai Yue could walk side by side with her. "Compared with those beasts that bring destruction, humans are too fragile."
"All countries have increased their efforts to help the victims. In the future... no, there will soon be many shelters like the one in Twilight Street that will be put into use." Ai Yue comforted Aponia. "Of course, if we just blindly take remedial measures after the disaster, we will never solve the real problem. That's why we need a way to truly reverse the situation."
Although he did not say it directly, the second half of Ai Yue's sentence was undoubtedly an excuse for his previous behavior.
Aponia stopped, then raised her head slightly and looked into Ai Yue's eyes.
Ai Yue only stared at her for five seconds, then took the initiative to look away: "I was wrong."
Of all the people Ai Yue knew, Aponia was the one who gave him the most headaches.
This is not talking about Aponia's strange ability, but the attitude she showed when facing Ai Yue.
Ai Yue always has different ways of dealing with different people. For example, for a proud and independent genius scholar like Mobius, he only needs to show his "talent" that is enough to crush the other party, in order to gain her recognition and even follow him. Even for an "oddball" like Vill-V with her eccentric thinking and unpredictable personality, as long as he can grasp the other party's weakness (referring to funding), it will be enough to make her choose to cooperate honestly.
As for fighters like Kevin or Hua, they are the easiest to deal with, because as long as you are on the same front as them, they will trust you.
Only Aponia would neither show a tough attitude nor try to use all kinds of cunning and treacherous tricks to achieve her goals. Facing Ai Yue, she would only use gentle, even pleading eyes to convey her demands.
Yes, just like now.
Ai Yue is the kind of person who responds to soft words but not hard ones. If Aponia forcefully tries to stop his behavior, or tries to use her own "discipline" to restrain him, then Ai Yue will definitely use every possible means to fight against her.
But once Aponia put herself in a very humble position and told Ai Yue her request like a believer praying to God, he would be completely unable to refuse.
Of course, this is probably a common weakness of human beings. After all, who can resist someone who exudes the radiance of maternal love and sincerely hopes that you can be safe and healthy?
"No, you did nothing wrong in this matter." Unexpectedly, Aponia shook her head. "Of course I hope you can take good care of your body, but if you do this for the future of civilization, then how can it be your fault?"
Aponia reached out and gently stroked Ai Yue's face, rubbing her thumb over the dark circles under his eyes that had not yet faded: "This is clearly my fault, but I projected the chaotic emotions in my heart onto you."
"It would be nice if I could stay by your side during this time." Seeing Ai Yue trying to speak, Aponia pressed his lips with her other hand. "I know nothing about science, but at least I can use my abilities to relieve your mental fatigue. Even if I can't share your stress, at least I can soothe your spirit. However, I can't even do this."
Although the other party was clearly reflecting on herself, Ai Yue felt nervous and felt that something bad was about to happen.
Sure enough, the next second he heard Aponia change the subject -
"But at least I still have a chance to make amends." Aponia retracted her hands and showed Ai Yue a gentle smile, "In the next few days, I will take good care of you and make sure you can recover from your previous fatigue as soon as possible and live a healthy life again."
'I understand the logic, but why do you put emphasis on the words "take good care of you"? It sounds like "take care of you fiercely".'
"That's not necessary. After all, Twilight Street still needs you, right?" Ai Yue tried to make a final struggle. "The children's affairs are the most important, right? And after my project is finished, the rest of the things will be easy. I'm sure I can take care of myself!"
"Yes, the matter on Twilight Street is indeed very important." Aponia smiled slightly, then took out her mobile phone and showed a chat record, "So I asked Elysia to take my place for a few days, and Eden is said to be willing to help, so there will be no problem."
'Elysia, you are still here!'
Ai Yue was speechless and choked up, then he finally sighed resignedly.
It was five days later that Mobius saw Ai Yue again.
"Have you gained weight?" Seeing Ai Yue, who had returned to his former state, walking into the First Research Institute, Mobius couldn't help but narrow her eyes and look at him. She even reached out to pinch his cheek. "It's only been five days since we last met. Why are you so indulgent?"
"If I say I was forced into a desperate situation, would you believe me?" Ai Yue sighed, looking back at the past with a look of unbearable pain. "Aponia doesn't even treat me as a human being. How can she treat an adult like a child? She even told me a bedtime story, you know? If I continue to live like this for a few more days, I feel like my mind will really degenerate!"
Mobius immediately looked disdainful and said, "What the hell are you showing off for?"
"I..." Ai Yue hesitated and finally shook his head, "Forget it, I came here to tell you that the experimental base in Australia has been built, so I will move there next week, so I will be at your place in two days..."
'Ai Yue, are you moving out of the Fire Moth headquarters?'
Mobius blinked. Her brain, which was usually capable of incredible calculations, was so filled with this sentence that she didn't hear what the other party said next.
'In other words, if I want to take action again in the future, it will be difficult to find an opportunity?'
'That won't do!'
Mobius made up her mind, grabbed Ai Yue's arm, and dragged him inside: "Come on, follow me into the house!"
"Oh no, you're doing this too?"