Chapter 1815
Asuka Wants to Ride a Horse
Chapter 1816 Campfire and Chess
A group of horses surrounded a trough filled with beer, gulping down their beer.
Meanwhile, a lively bonfire party was taking place nearby.
Just as Gop promised, this estate is a carefully planned resort designed specifically for the purpose of punishing sinners.
Although there wasn't a glitz and glamour bar street nearby, Gop made sure that all the food, drinks, and other necessities were taken care of.
Otherwise, the beer that the horses drank alone would be enough to make an ordinary person spend a fortune.
"Children shouldn't drink beer."
He Ming, sitting in the main seat, suddenly issued a warning, causing Asuka, who had been staring at the beer on the table for a long time, to immediately withdraw her right hand.
"I'm not a child! I've already graduated from university! And I'm the genius pilot of EVA Unit-02!"
Asuka raised her chin slightly and hummed.
"But you're only 14 years old, not an adult yet. You can't drink alcohol."
He Ming didn't care how many titles Asuka had, and directly hit Asuka's weak spot.
"I've already graduated from university!"
You're only 14 years old!
"I've already graduated from university!"
You're only 14 years old!
Seeing that He Ming remained unmoved and resolutely refused to let her touch the beer, it suddenly lunged at He Ming with bared teeth and claws.
Unexpectedly, He Ming raised his hand and pressed down on his head, preventing him from getting any closer to He Ming. He could only wave his hands to express his dissatisfaction.
"According to military law, what you are doing now would constitute assaulting a superior officer. Warrant Officer Asuka."
He Ming tilted his head slightly and said with a half-smile.
Asuka's eyelids twitched a few times, but she ultimately chose to give up.
Then, she crossed her arms and turned her face away.
"I'm not a soldier. Why should I abide by military law?"
“But you are now a temporary member of the penal unit. Military law applies to you as well.”
What a casual remark from He Ming made Asuka gradually grit her teeth, but she was helpless.
Suddenly, Asuka's eyes lit up, feeling that she had found a breakthrough. She turned around and stared at He Ming's mask.
“Criticizing superiors will also be punished.”
Unfortunately, He Ming anticipated Asuka's move and blocked it on the spot.
"you!"
Asuka's eyes widened immediately, and she thought to herself.
"How can there be such a hateful person?! How can they see through other people's thoughts so easily?"
After a long pause, Asuka asked, unwilling to give up.
"How did you negotiate with Elizabeth?"
"Elizabeth?"
He Ming suddenly realized.
"It's that white horse, isn't it!"
It is no coincidence.
Elizabeth's voice came from not far away, seemingly in response to He Ming's call.
"Right, that is it!"
Asuka stared at He Ming with bright eyes.
"Are you able to speak with Elizabeth?"
"Any questions?"
Talking to a horse?
That's certainly possible.
For a change agent who has successfully evolved again, communicating with intelligent animals is not difficult.
Otherwise, why would that white horse, persuaded by He Ming, carry Asuka around having fun?
Looking back, He Mingcai realized that the white horse was incredibly clever, exchanging one crazy outing for an unlimited refill.
Yes, I do! Could you teach me?
Asuka became genuinely interested.
"teach you?"
He Ming shook his head.
"I can't teach you this." "How could that be?"
Asuka didn't believe it.
I absolutely don't believe it!
"Just as you are a qualified candidate, the abilities I possess are not something everyone can learn."
He Ming's words immediately silenced Asuka.
As a qualified candidate, Asuka naturally understood the meaning behind this.
At first, she didn't think about it that way, assuming it was just some special language.
For a genius fluent in the languages of the three kingdoms, this was nothing.
"So, Colonel, you can also pilot an EVA?"
Although He Ming didn't know what Asuka's motivation was for asking the question, He Ming's answer was no.
Even if they were able to pilot NERV, neither Gendo Ikari nor anyone else would want to see Nagato board an EVA.
This would symbolize Punishment taking over NERV and EVA completely.
No. I can't.
He Ming smiled and said casually.
"If you had the chance, Asuka, would you teach me?"
Upon hearing this, but not understanding the meaning behind it, Asuka proudly raised her neck and patted her chest.
"Of course! Let the Colonel see the genius Asuka's abilities!"
"Alright! Let's wait and see!"
Being a lively and energetic young girl, after chatting with He Ming for a while, Asuka once again set her sights on the well-fed white horse Elizabeth. She quietly slipped over and tried to whisper something to the horse. Then, the two of them started running around the campfire, eliciting gasps of surprise.
This scene was indeed very pleasant, and it also relieved some of the fatigue from the repeated battles.
However, even greater challenges await ahead.
Chabro Headquarters.
The PLANT delegation welcomed a special guest.
"Second Prince of the Holy Britannian Empire, we never expected you to come here!"
With the smile typical of politicians, Durandal welcomed Schneizel, the second prince of the Britannian Empire, into the living room.
"Excuse me! I apologize for bothering you, Commissioner Durandal. I have come here without permission because my insatiable thirst for knowledge has kept me up at night, and I have no choice but to come and bother you. I hope to get an answer from Commissioner Durandal."
Schneizel bowed respectfully, placing his hand on his chest, and sincerely apologized.
"It's alright. Please have a seat."
Durandal didn't mind any of that and politely invited Schneizel to take a seat.
Without noticing, Schneizel, who had just sat down, noticed the chess set placed next to the sofa.
"Oh? PLANT has chess too?"
"Yes, that's right. The rules and moves are basically the same. Your Highness Schneizel, would you be interested in a game?"
"Haha! That's fine too!"
Schneizel readily accepted Durandal's invitation.
So the two began to play chess.
After waiting for Durandal to make his move, Schneizel followed suit, placing his own piece and asking a question at the same time.
"Rumor has it that PLANT is a country built on an artificial colony satellite?"
After glancing at Schneizel's move, Durandal casually retaliated and nodded.
"Yes. That's right. The people living on PLANT are all compatriots with similar fates. In the early days, we suffered unfair treatment, but under the leadership of those with lofty ideals, we rose up in resistance and finally succeeded in gaining independence."
Schneizel sighed.
"Although the commissioner's statement was brief, I can imagine that it must have been a history in which countless heroes sacrificed themselves."
Schneizel uttered words of admiration, but his hands moved with increasing force, each move a deadly threat.
Durandal smiled slightly, unconcerned, and picked up the chess piece symbolizing a knight to retaliate.
"History? Actually, it only happened a few years ago, Your Highness Schneizel. History changes in a day or two, not in a long wait."
Upon hearing this, Schneizel's pupils contracted, but a familiar smile gradually appeared on his face.
"Commissioner, you flatter me. History cannot be influenced by any individual."
Durandal smiled without saying a word.
Because Schneizel's smile at this moment, just like his usual smile, is the kind of smile that only a strategist would show.
I'll organize my thoughts a bit tonight, so I'll only post two updates for now. (Mainly because I've been staying up until 2 or 3 AM these past few days. Survival is the priority!)
(End of this chapter)