Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 347 Is Lingge in a bad mood?

Although Alice is funny most of the time, she occasionally makes some constructive suggestions, such as this time.

If they could get such an island in the sky as a base, the following journey would be much easier. First, they could fly across the border without going through so many cumbersome and complicated procedures; second, they could avoid the sphere of influence of the cult as much as possible to reduce the chance of being exposed; third, they could save a lot of money, whether it was the train fare or the accommodation fee, it was a big expense. Before this, these girls who had little independent ability used the savings that Lingge had accumulated over the years, but according to a pink-haired little girl who did not want to reveal her name, her brother's wallet was not in a good state at the moment and they urgently needed to increase revenue and cut expenditure, so...

Finally, there is one most important reason. Alice didn't say it, but she believes that everyone must think so: riding on a floating island, freely flying in the boundless sky, traveling around the world, exploring mysterious legends and the royal power of the girl who created the world, and experiencing a magnificent, grand and incredible journey with partners, isn't it a fantasy adventure story?
Come on, it's super cool.

Ever since Alice learned that the world's steam technology was extremely advanced, and there was even black technology such as magic devices, she had been thinking about where to get a magic or steam-driven airship to satisfy her fantasy adventure.

But later she discovered that the technological development in this world had nothing to do with civilian technology. The steam engine was nothing, and the most advanced magic technology was only in the hands of the United Cults. If she wanted to get the kind of airship she dreamed of, she would probably have to rob it from the United Cults' legion base.

As for the possibility of success, haha, she didn't want to be the next victim of the Earth Witch's cannon. That thing could kill even the Constructed God in one shot, and Alice didn't think her little arms and legs could withstand its bombardment. Although it's not impossible to use game consoles and cartridges to make a fuss, but who said that the Cult Union only has one Constructed Mecha, the Earth Witch?

Anyone who says this is a big fool, and anyone who believes this is a small fool. Alice neither says nor believes it, she is very smart!

So this clever and talented girl player came up with a bad idea to build the whale of Iyeta. If you can't get an airship, it's also good to build a floating island. This thing is much bigger than an airship, and it can transform into a battleship at a critical moment and shoot the enemy. How cool.

Although she always believed that the first 3D game in her life was actually a shitty game, it did not stop Alice from proudly declaring "I just love playing shitty games." The difference is the main reason why she became the commander of the Zero Arus at a young age while some people are still fiddling with the controller in front of the computer screen.

Metien reminded her quietly: "He wasn't here from the beginning. He didn't run away."

In fact, if this incident hadn't happened, she would have liked to continue visiting the World Expo. After all, she didn't even buy any souvenirs, so how could it be considered a trip if she left empty-handed? But now, forget it. It would be bad if she was arrested on the spot by the cult.

"In that case, it's time to decide on our next destination." Alice's tone revealed a hint of impatience: "I'm tired of playing in Leisenburg, so let's open a new map as soon as possible!"

As for the Gransefa Air Cavalry and Little Jita, just listen to them and don't take them seriously.

Ieta replied: "It is still above Avion."

"What?" Alice was shocked. "We've been flying for three days, why are we still in Avion?"

"Wow!" Yieta was startled by her sudden raised voice. Her six fluffy and soft wings opened subconsciously, and then wrapped her whole body with a swish. She was wrapped so tightly that even her neck seemed to be wrapped in a white feather scarf. Only her head was exposed. She looked at Alice and everyone with innocent eyes, looking like a... overfat quail.

She turned to look at Yieta: "Where are we now?"

"Oh, that's about the same idea. That depends on you, Lingge... Hey, where's Lingge?" Alice looked around and was surprised to find that the young man was not there, so she asked, "Where did he go?"

Oh, right.

"Because you didn't tell me where you were going, and I didn't know where to go." She said timidly, "So, I just let Arus fly back and forth over Avion. Um... is that not okay?"

"It's not impossible... Oh, forget it." Alice gave up on further exploring this issue, lest some shameless villains scold her for bullying innocent girls. She herself was also a very innocent girl. Then she turned her eyes to Saint Xia Liya: "It doesn't matter what happens in this matter. Let's use the [Destiny Beacon] to find clues about the next girl's royal power. Saint Xia Liya, it's up to you!"

All in all, it's a happy outcome.

"You are wrong, Alice." Saint Xia Liya said softly: "It's not me who is responsible, but Lingge. He is the one who truly uses the fate beacon and intersects with the other girls' royal powers."

Ah this.

He didn't even attend such an important war meeting. He was really disorganized and undisciplined. How could he be considered a qualified protagonist? However, in his absence, the war meeting was successfully held and ended successfully. Doesn't this mean that it doesn't make much difference whether Lingge is there or not? I, Alice, can take his place?
The golden-haired maid was unexpectedly ecstatic again, with the corners of her mouth curled up. While she was proud, she did not forget to show off her ability as the real protagonist: "He is so old and still being late and disappearing, there is really nothing we can do about him, go get someone to call him over. Metien? Shemi? Saint Shalia? Olvera? Yieta... Uh, forget about you. Lamb?"

She called out the names one by one, but the people who were called out did not show the proper respect and love for the real protagonist. Instead, they agreed immediately and tried to evade the task in various ways. Metien pretended not to hear with a vague look in his eyes, Shemi seemed to be in a daze, Saint Charia looked down at her toes, then raised her head to look at the clear blue sky, enjoying the scenery comfortably, and Olvera simply picked up a book to cover her face, with an expression of "Don't look at me". Except for Yieta who shrunk herself into a quail ball with a confused look on her face and the lamb with a proud expression as if saying "Who are you", the reactions of others seemed a bit strange?
What is going on again?

Alice wondered, "Why, you guys don't want to go? Do you think I have to go in person for even such a small matter?"

This is too weird. I am the real protagonist, not a "great hero" who can unclog NPC toilets, help residents find their children, can be ordered around with a phone call, and either runs errands or is asked to run errands every day, and then returns to the base camp to find that my home base has been wiped out by the enemy. There is no need to ask me to do all the trivial things, right? Is it possible that the Gran Sefa Air Cavalry has no more soldiers available?

"Well, Alice, it's not that we don't want to go, but," the pink-haired little girl reminded in a low voice, "Lingge seems to be in a bad mood these days."

"Oh?"

Is this happening?

Alice recalled the scenes when she saw Lingge these days and found that he did seem to have a sour face, but since he always liked to have a sour face, the golden-haired maid didn't take it seriously. Now after listening to Metien's explanation, she realized that he was in a bad mood?
"Why is he in a bad mood?" Alice then expressed her incomprehension: "We defeated the boss, solved a major incident, and saved so many people. Although no one knows it was us, shouldn't we be happy at this time? Or is it because no one knows it was our credit that Lingge is unhappy? I don't think he is that kind of person."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Alice with strange and weird eyes, as if they were looking at a king who did not understand human nature.

Do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand?
Weren't you there that day when Rochelle died?

How can you still ask such a question.

"So, Ling Ge is in a bad mood because that guy named Rochelle died?" Alice found this explanation even more incredible: "I don't think it's necessary. Isn't Rochelle the culprit? He summoned the conception god and killed so many people. He deserved to die, right? Besides, that guy wasn't Ling Ge's friend. Why should Ling Ge be sad for him?"

Alice knew that although Ling Ge had talked with the fertile earth sect practitioner named Rochelle several times, he never considered him a friend because he knew from the beginning that they were not on the same path. Others should also be very clear about this.

Why should you be sad for someone who has committed a serious crime and is not even your friend?

"It's not what you think, Sister Alice." Metien tried to explain: "The reasons are very complicated. Please listen to me first. Mr. Rochelle is just an inducement, um, or a fuse..."

"That's not necessary. I'll go ask Ling Ge myself and I'll know!"

Alice interrupted the pink-haired girl and jumped down the stairs. "I remember he should be in the forest? Wait for me, I'll find him right away! He's grown up, but he's still being stubborn. He's not mature at all. I'm going to teach him a lesson!"

"Hey, wait! Sister Alice!?"

Before Metien could stop her, the figure in maid uniform ran away in a hurry, leaving everyone standing there watching her white skirt gradually blend into a corner of the lush forest.

"Really?" Xie Mi stood up for his friend: "He's so impatient and won't even listen to what others are saying!"

Metien also sighed softly, not knowing who she was worried about, maybe Alice, or maybe someone closer to her.

Olvera slowly put down the book that was covering her face, and then lowered her voice and asked Saint Xia Liya beside her: "Do you think Alice really can't understand, or is she pretending?"

Even she can understand Lingge’s current mood!

The shepherdess was silent for a while before she shook her head and replied, "I don't know."

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)