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"...Is that so?"

"Yes, he was crying and shouting that he might not need them anymore, and asked Captain Baninger to bring you the remaining things from his room."

"what?"

"The condom is in that pile of stuff, didn't you see it?"

"????"

Does such a thing exist?

Gao Ren suddenly fell into a state of confusion.

To be honest, at his age, this is basically a "legendary item," something you might catch a glimpse of while buying snacks at a convenience store, with its colorful and fancy packaging.

But the problem is...

"I don't think I really saw it..."

"That shouldn't be the case. If you didn't see it, how did you manage all this time?"

Io stroked his chin:

"You don't really want to have a child at this age, do you?"

"No, what kind of nonsense is this?"

"Or do you prefer the other person to take drugs—"

Although he didn't know why, Gao Ren suddenly felt a surge of anger and slapped him on the head:

"I haven't done any messy things, and I've never been involved in smoking or drinking."

"Huh? That's amazing? You're not really some kind of 'Federal sadist,' are you?"

"Not some random nonsense?"

"So, what's your name?"

Io shrugged:

“Some news has reached us. It’s said that Zeon thinks you’re the kind of brutal guy who would inflict cruelty on the enemy on the battlefield. We even wondered if you were a psychopath.”

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, I'm perfectly normal."

The young master's unreliable attitude made Gao Ren roll his eyes.

"I know what I should do, and I know what I'm doing, but..."

"But what?"

When the question came to mind, a look of confusion appeared on the boy's face.

He subconsciously tried to recall his previous mindset, but found that he couldn't remember it no matter what he did.

Wanting to mourn for a 'classmate', I realize that I never really understood them, and even though I miss the deceased, I can't find any shared memories.

in the end……

"But when I came to my senses, I realized how fragile life really is."

In the end, Gao Ren just scratched the back of his head:

"Even though everyone is praising resilience, it's only for a short while when you split up to find your comrades dying right next to you. And now... I'm only hearing about Albert from you guys."

What to say?

"A single conversation can lead to news of a death; it seems that countless people die with just a few words."

"That's how it is. Death is a common occurrence in this era. Not to mention him, both you and I could die in this war. This conversation might be our last."

Despite it being a sad fact, Éo Fleming managed to tell it in a light and easy-to-write tone.

He even yawned without a care in the world:

"It's been several months since we went to the battlefield, and I thought you would have gotten used to this situation by now."

Habit……

When the word echoed in his mind, Gao Ren felt a sudden surge of revulsion.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to this kind of thing in my life."

Whether it's war or this situation where death can happen anytime, anywhere.

"This situation should not have occurred in the first place, much less be adapted to."

"Well said, but unfortunately, you have no say in this kind of environment."

He yawned, then leaned back in his chair.

“We are just insignificant insects. Even if we are as graceful as butterflies, whether we can fly freely depends on the thoughts of those truly ‘big shots’.”

"However, it has been said since the old century that even the tiny wings of a butterfly can have an impact on the whole world."

Upon hearing this, Io fell silent.

The two stared at each other, and Gao Ren could see a certain kind of contemplation in Cong Yi's eyes.

Ultimately, that arrogance and madness were merely a protective facade for this young master, because if he hadn't thought that way, he would have had to confront the bloody reality of his completely destroyed hometown.

And once you peel it open...

"If I remember correctly, Edward Lorenz initially mentioned seagulls, didn't he?"

"...That's not important."

That obviously distracting response still made Gao Ren's face darken.

"But no matter what, I will try to change, so..."

"Ah!"

A sudden sneeze made Gao Ren's lips twitch.

After being interrupted several times, he finally just casually tossed a pack of tissues over:

"So, if your nose is uncomfortable, simply using tissues won't help; you still have to find a way to improve air quality... That's what I think."

"Oh, I see. Well then, I wish you success in advance—"

Seeing that nonchalant tone, Gao Ren simply shook his head in the end.

Regardless of what Io thinks, he has fully expressed his thoughts, and all that remains is to put them into action.

We must find a way to change this—

Even now, he's nothing more than an empty signboard!

Gazing at the familiar number on his phone, he slowly pressed the button:

"Hello, Lieutenant Gao Ren, we are from the 'Fragments of Stars and Moon' program team. We would like to add another interview for you, is that alright?"

"...Okay, we can discuss the specifics with the Federal Publicity Department."

Even so, he now has no room to refuse these 'orders'.

But sooner or later...

Sooner or later, I will be like a true lion, conveying my will and my thoughts to the world!

"The world should not be decadent, nor should it be... so filthy."

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Volume Two: Roaring Across the Earth (The End)