Chapter 1746
Durandal's Belief
Chapter 1746 Durandal's Belief
Durandal left, leaving behind a chessboard with black and white pieces scattered around the edges, but only a few pieces in the center.
CC found this game of chess somewhat perplexing.
In the long course of her life, she had traveled to that ancient Eastern country and learned about the game called Go.
However, she couldn't understand why He Ming and Dylandal had arranged the Go stones in such a way.
During their meeting, the two chatted about unrelated things while each placed black and white chess pieces on the board, but their interaction only went as far as vying for the edge of the board.
CC had heard of the term "golden edge, silver edge, grass belly," but had never seen He Ming and Durandal use it in this way.
It's less like they're playing chess and more like they're just playing around.
"Confused?"
He Ming turned his gaze away from the chessboard and looked at CC.
"Yes, I'm very confused."
CC knew that He Ming valued the Durandal delegation, but he really didn't expect that during the important meeting, they wouldn't talk about anything serious, but instead just rambled on and played chess casually.
“There’s nothing to doubt. Durandal is a smart man. He guessed a lot of things from the beginning.”
He Ming raised his finger and pointed to the chessboard.
"This is the proof."
"evidence?"
CC blinked and rubbed her forehead in frustration.
"Talking to people like you is exhausting."
"What if you viewed this chessboard as the solar system?"
He Ming smiled gently and gave a hint with great interest.
"What? The solar system??"
CC paused for a moment, then suddenly realized.
"Durandal saw through your identity and knew about your arrangements at the edge of the solar system?"
"more or less!"
He nodded.
During their conversation just now, both he and Durandal avoided discussing their next move directly. Instead, they chatted casually while making seemingly casual but actually probing moves against each other.
In terms of chess skills, He Ming was only a novice. But Durandal, who from his first appearance to his death only looked at that international chess endgame and reminisced about a certain old friend, actually knew Go. Moreover, he used this Go game to subtly indicate that he had seen through He Ming's identity and was willing to cooperate.
After understanding this, He Ming couldn't help but sigh inwardly—no wonder he was once the Fox Speaker!
Even the hints are handled with such freshness and elegance.
However, Durandal probably doesn't have any ambitions now.
No, that's not right.
The absence of ambition does not mean the absence of faith.
According to He Ming's understanding and the information obtained from previous contact with Lux, Durandal is currently focused on protecting Talia and their unborn child.
From a genetics expert to a political figure, then to an ambitious man, and finally back to his original aspirations as a father who wants to protect his wife and children?
This change is really interesting.
However, it would be better not to start by playing riddles like chess with him.
Just like CC complained earlier, chatting with these cunning guys is really tiring.
On the ring road leading back to the hotel after leaving the port, Durandal, sitting in the back seat, was playing with a white chess piece, but his gaze was fixed on the world outside the window, bound to the steel walls of the colony.
"Diego, do you see any differences between this place and our PLANT?"
Diego pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
"It seems like nothing is different, but there's something indescribable about it."
“That’s natural. Things have been subtly changing here ever since that person appeared. Just like with our PLANT.” “That person?”
Diego thought for a moment, but still didn't understand who the "adult" Durandal was talking about was.
Durandal offered no explanation.
That person was highly regarded and respected among the top officials of the Solar System Human Innovation Alliance, and was regarded as the founder of the Solar System Human Innovation Alliance.
From an outsider's perspective, however, he was simply a top-notch technician who brought solar power systems to humanity, saving the world from major crises such as famine and energy shortages.
It's normal that Diego couldn't figure out who it was for a moment.
However, this means Diego's mission will likely be impossible to complete.
"Captain Diego, I'll leave the rest of the mission to you. Please keep in touch with the Punishment Force. This will make it easier for our alliance to join the military operations here as allies in the future."
Durandal couldn't be too explicit for the time being, to avoid revealing He Ming's identity.
Since He Ming chose to wear a mask, Durandal was naturally happy to help cover it up.
After all, you see, over the past decade or so, Durandal has had enough experience to help He Ming conceal his identity.
"I understand!"
Diego, unsuspecting, replied seriously.
"Yes. Once the battle begins, don't worry about our presence; just focus on helping the Punishment Force achieve victory."
"Yes, Lord Durandal."
After giving his instructions, Durandal turned his gaze back to the small world outside the window, as if trying to penetrate the steel walls and look towards PLANT, which was on another Earth.
"Do you wonder if our child has already come into this world, Talia?"
The Solar System Human Innovation Alliance, PLANT, the capital of April City.
When PLANT Council Chairman Lark arrived at the hospital with his secretary Luna Maria and others, the hospital director and others had already been waiting in the lobby for a long time.
"Speaker Klein, good afternoon."
When the dean and others saw Lux arrive, they all bowed and greeted her.
"No need for formalities. How are things? Are mother and child alright?"
Lux nodded in response and gestured for everyone to walk and talk.
"Yes! Just ten minutes ago, the babies were born safely, and both mother and children are doing well! They are a very cute little brother and sister."
The dean said with a smile.
"Twins? That's wonderful news!"
As the group talked, they arrived at the room where Talia and her son were.
"You all stay here! I'll go in alone."
Lux waved her hand to stop everyone, then went into the room alone.
Upon entering the room, Lux saw Talia, who looked exhausted but was still waiting for the nurses to bring the child back to her.
"Madam, congratulations!"
Lux offered her congratulations in a soft voice.
When Talia saw Lux come in person, she quickly perked up and tried to sit up, but Lux stopped her.
"Just lie down! Right now, the most important thing for you is to rest. I'll sit for a little while and then leave."
As Lux spoke, the nurses, not daring to be negligent, brought the twins back and carefully helped Talia hold the children.
“What an adorable little fellow, Madam. I’m sure Councilor Durandal will be delighted to hear this.”
(End of this chapter)