Chapter 1899
Durandal's Return!
Chapter 1899 Durandal's Return!
early morning.
Having completed the long-standing mission, Gilbert Durandal, feeling refreshed, leisurely walked out of the mission's residence where he had lived for some time.
"Lord Durandal. Chabro has called; the shuttle is ready! We can depart at any time."
Diego, also looking relaxed, spoke to Durandal after his subordinate brought the news.
"Okay. Everything's packed up. Let's go home!"
Durandal nodded readily, then glanced at Diego and asked meaningfully.
"Captain Diego, have you forgotten something?"
"what?"
Diego was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously touched his chest before he realized what was happening.
"Yes! I still have one task to complete."
After exclaiming in surprise, Diego said with a troubled expression.
"But I haven't found that person yet!"
"Heh. Captain Diego. Actually, you've missed at least three opportunities to complete the mission."
Durandal held up three fingers and chuckled.
"what?"
Diego blinked, his expression uncertain.
"That's not right! I haven't seen anyone who matches the description along the way!"
As soon as he said it, Diego immediately shut his mouth.
"Hehe. No need to be nervous, Captain Diego. Since I've confirmed that you've missed at least three opportunities to complete the mission, it means I already know some of the details of your mission. However, I didn't expect that the shrewd Chairman Klein, who could so easily overturn the situation in the Supreme Council and completely turn the chaotic situation to her side, would let you complete this mission."
"Ahem. Lord Durandal, be careful what you say."
Diego quickly coughed as a reminder.
"Haha! No problem. Come on! If we're lucky today, we can get you to complete the task."
Half an hour later, as Durandal and Diego's convoy slowly drove into Chabro's military base, a ready-to-take-off shuttle appeared before them.
Upon seeing the shuttle, Diego suddenly felt a lump in his throat.
When Diego first received the mission to escort Durandal to a super-Earth for a friendly visit, he never expected so many twists and turns to occur.
Throughout the journey, apart from being relatively peaceful in Chabro, there was almost one problem after another, which made him, the military officer in charge of the delegation, feel mentally exhausted, but he had no choice but to grit his teeth and persevere.
"Finally, I can go home!"
Diego sighed as he stepped onto the shuttle.
Unexpectedly, Durandal, who had boarded the shuttle first, walked into the VIP cabin with a smile and greeted someone sitting inside.
Diego hurriedly followed, only to be surprised to find that the person greeting Durandal was none other than Colonel Ming, the Punisher.
"Colonel Ming, it's been a long time!"
Diego stepped forward to greet him.
"Hmm, Captain Diego. It's been a while. Looks like you're preparing to return to PLANT?"
"The visit's agenda is complete. We've seen everything we needed to see. Staying here any longer would just be a waste of time!"
After a sigh, Durandal's face gradually softened into a nostalgic and longing smile. "Perhaps Colonel Ming, you don't know this, but when I accepted this mission, my wife was already pregnant. Judging by the timeline, our child has probably already been born. It's shameful to admit, but before I left, I promised to return to her side before the child was born."
At this point, Durandal sighed.
"I never imagined our journey would be so fraught with difficulties. We've wasted far too much time trying to complete our mission."
"The weather is unpredictable. No one can foresee how many twists and turns the road ahead will bring. Ambassador Durandal, please don't be discouraged! You may not be able to get back to your loved ones and children in time when they are born, but I believe that you will have more time to spend with your loved ones and watch your children grow up."
"Hahaha! Thank you for your kind words! Colonel Ming, I'm going to take your words as a prophecy!"
Upon hearing He Ming say this, Dylan Dalton immediately laughed.
He Ming admired his magnanimity, but also felt somewhat helpless.
Ever since the video call with Rebil on Gop's end, He Ming suddenly had a feeling that the people around him, the people he knew, were gradually seeing him as a prophet.
"However, speaking of setbacks, our Captain Diego also had his share of troubles! In order to complete the mission entrusted to him by our Chairman Klein, he went through a lot of twists and turns and was unable to complete his mission before returning to PLANT."
Suddenly, Durandal shifted the topic to Diego.
"Lord Durandal. You..."
"Speaker Klein?"
He Ming pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to Durandal.
Although their eyes were blocked by a mask, Durandal understood what He Ming meant.
He slowly nodded and then turned his gaze to Diego.
Diego was somewhat confused, but he saw the intelligent AI cube Adino jump out of He Ming's pocket and quickly slip into a certain spot in the VIP cabin.
Then, the entire shuttle abruptly lost power, plunging the cabin into silence.
"Captain Diego."
As Durandal's voice rang out in the darkness, Diego was startled and, on a sudden inspiration, took out the letter that he had kept safe for a long time and that had never been opened by anyone.
Then, my hand was suddenly empty; the letter was gone.
Diego didn't panic; instead, he felt a sense of relief.
"The mission... is finally complete!"
Immediately afterward, before Diego could speak, the emergency lights in the cabin came on, and the flight attendants quickly entered the VIP cabin, repeatedly apologizing to everyone.
"I'm very sorry, distinguished guests. There's a problem with the shuttle. Please wait a moment! We'll fix it right away."
"No problem! Just check carefully and fix the problem!"
He Ming waved his hand and said magnanimously.
Meanwhile, Adino, who caused the shuttle to temporarily lose power, quietly returned to He Ming's pocket.
Knowing full well about the situation, Durandal, like He Ming, generously stated that he would not blame the shuttle crew, but repeatedly instructed them to make sure the malfunction was resolved before takeoff.
Although the two important figures' instructions were somewhat stern, their attitude of not pursuing the responsibility for this "malfunction" further relieved the shuttle crew.
"Perhaps this is the final twist in our trip, Captain Diego."
"I hope so, Lord Durandal."
(End of this chapter)