"Hi! Weidi, I didn't expect you to be here earlier than me! "
Neville was wearing a tuxedo and holding a cane in his hand. He was the first to start a family in his batch, so he looked very mature now. He looked like a responsible man who could support a family.
"And Alice, good day!"
Neville's face was filled with a warm smile, without the slightest bit of hypocrisy or mockery.
When they arrived at the private room, they found another person already waiting inside.
"Philip, you rascal!"
Weidi laughed out loud and gave Philip a punch. "Aren't you a busy man? You didn't even have time to treat you to a meal the last few times. Since when are you so free? "
Philip was wearing a black police officer's uniform. The badges on his shoulders and chest were shining.
After graduating from the Royal Police Academy, he had climbed the ranks very quickly. He was now the deputy of the Yinchao City Police Station. He was considered a big shot, and there were many people who wanted to get close to him.
Hearing Weidi's words, Philip immediately showed an embarrassed expression. "I'm sorry … The last few times, there were Mutants causing trouble, so I really couldn't find the time!"
"Are they the Extraordinaires?"
Hearing this, Weidi became even more interested. His eyes lit up as he asked, "Quick, tell me, can they really release flames and lightning?"
"I'm not sure about that. With the current strength of our bureau, we can only deal with the more ordinary Extraordinaires. Most of them look no different from ordinary people, except that they are stronger and have faster reflexes. With shotguns, explosion-proof shields, and arrows, we can barely deal with them. No matter how ferocious the Extraordinaires are, when faced with an army, they will immediately run for their lives … The Pandorn Empire, on the other hand, has not been doing well recently. Two very powerful Mutants have appeared. I heard that they can summon storms and split the land. The Empire's army has been defeated twice, and the country might be destroyed soon …"
Philip obviously did not want to talk about his work, so he changed the topic to foreign gossip. However, with his position, most of the news he heard was truthful. Not only did Weidi and Neville listen with great interest, even Alice joined in.
"Currently, Pandorn's rebel army has two of the strongest Espers. One of them can control the power of the earth. He's called Chevrolet, and he's the leader of the rebel army. The other is called Posse, and he's almost wiped out the empire's high seas fleet …"
"The situation in the Pandorn Empire is already very bad. I'm worried that this chaos will spread to the entire world …" Philip said with a worried look on his face.
The world after the steam revolution had always been full of surprises.
At first glance, although the rebellion and war were only going on in the Pandora Empire, the idea of seeking independence and autonomy had begun to spread among the colonies. This was more dangerous than anything else!
Not to mention, in response to the request for help from the international 'friend' of the Pandorne Royal Family, as well as some indescribable purposes, Golden Oak and Bauhinia had also begun to secretly prepare for war. The prices of various daily necessities naturally skyrocketed, and the living standards of the civilians continued to fall.
All of this gave Inspector Philip an ominous feeling.
"Very good analysis, Philip!"
At that moment, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Wu Ming walked in in his casual clothes.
"Steven!"
A few people stood up at once. Neville, Weidi, and the others looked excited, while Alice was mixed with a trace of uneasiness.
"Sorry, I'm late!"
Wu Ming smiled and shook hands with his friends, then sat down one by one, talking and laughing. Just a few words brought them closer to each other, reminding them of the familiar feeling they had when they were together before.
"Neville, I heard that your wife is pregnant. Congratulations, I'll make up for it when I go back!"
"Weidi, your business has already opened in another city. That's really amazing."
"And Philip!"
Wu Ming turned to look at Philip. This guy was the most well-behaved among his classmates, but he was also the most reserved at this time.
Seeing Philip's gaze, he immediately stood up with his body tensed. "Your Holiness!"
"Huh?"
Wu Ming was stunned, and then said, "We're all friends, so there's no need to call me by such a strange name … You've already reached the position of the Deputy Director of the Yinchao City Patrol Bureau? Very good! "
"In fact, our Director is also a believer of the God of Redemption!"
Said Philip in a tone of humility.
"Oh!"
Probably all he wanted was to say hello to him, so Wu Ming did not mind.
"And Alice, how have you been recently?"
"Although I'm not as good as you guys, I'm getting by!"
Alice did not know how she felt, but she still answered.
"Well, since you're all here, then I can get down to business!"
After greeting them one by one, Wu Ming's face became solemn. "Recently, the world has not been peaceful, and I think you've noticed it … I'm here to tell you that in case … I mean in case, if the chaos spreads here, you can go to Caspar City, the headquarters of the Church of Redemption!"
He said in a confident tone, "Even if there's a crisis of world destruction, it's absolutely safe there! Who among you … is willing to move now? "
"This … Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean …"
Neville and Weidi looked dumbfounded.
Although the world was a little chaotic at present, anyone who suddenly met a friend and told them that the world was going to be in a crisis of destruction would probably think that the person was crazy, and the second reaction would be that they hadn't brushed their teeth in the morning.
"Okay …"
Wu Ming sighed. He knew that these people were not his fanatics, and their families and friends were in this city. Without seeing the danger with their own eyes, they wanted to abandon everything and move to a strange place. This determination was not something that anyone could make.
"I'm just saying if …"
Of course, Wu Ming would not divulge his speculations about the direction of the world. "I'll give you a guarantee here. If you encounter danger in the future, remember what I said today!"
With this impression, it would be enough for them to make the right choice when the disaster happened.
Wu Ming was not a saint. If there was any benefit, he would first give it to himself, then to his family and friends. If the situation allowed, he would try to give more, like a concentric circle expanding outwards.
"Okay, we'll remember!"
Weidi and Philip looked at each other, their expressions somewhat solemn.
After all, Steven's current identity was too sensitive.
He was the pope of the Church of Salvation, an important figure in the entire Golden Oak Kingdom. How could he speak without thinking?
All of a sudden, everyone's mood became somewhat heavy.
"Haha …"
After who knew how long, it was Neville's dry laughter that dispelled the awkwardness. "Steven, you scared us the moment we met!"
"Yes, it's my fault!"
Wu Ming raised his glass. "I'll drink first!"
"Waiter, hurry up and serve the dishes!"
Weidi and Philip quickly suppressed the uneasiness and doubts in their hearts when they met old friends, and began to clamor.
The atmosphere gradually warmed up, but a discordant voice suddenly came from outside, interrupting the greetings of a few old classmates.
"How dare you stop me! Do you know who I am? Hurry up and let Weidi out, or else you'll have to bear the consequences! "
"Hmm? Weidi, I'm here for you! "
Philip smiled, looking very calm. "Did you get into trouble somewhere? Do you need me to help you settle it? "
In Yinchao City, he was naturally considered a big shot.
Moreover, there was a Great God in the private room, so he naturally had nothing to fear.
"This … I don't know, but it shouldn't be a business dispute!"
Weidi touched his nose awkwardly and stood up. "I'll go out and take a look!"
"Wait, I'll go too!"
Philip also stood up and followed Weidi outside. Neville, Wu Ming, and even Alice listened quietly, their curiosity piqued.
The roar outside immediately became louder. "So you're the guy who dared to stand my sister up?"
"Mister, are you Lilith's brother? I should have already asked the butler to tell you that the appointment has been rescheduled, right? "
Weidi's voice came, followed by a dull thud and a scream.
"What are you doing?"
Philip shouted sternly. "Intentionally injuring people, do you want to go to the police station?"
"Sorry, I'm a military officer. Only the military court can judge me!"
The other party's tone seemed to be quite arrogant. "I know you, Philip, a small deputy of the police station, Weidi's friend, hehe …"
…
"There's some trouble!"
Not long after, Philip came in, a little disheveled. "The other party is from the family of Weidi's fiancée, a famous family in the kingdom!"
His face was a little red, obviously embarrassed to disturb Wu Ming. "Now I have to take Weidi away by force, without your permission, I'm embarrassed to use your name!"
"Forget it, Weidi, this guy …"
Wu Ming snapped his fingers, and Bob, who was waiting outside, seemed to have heard some order. He came outside the hall and stopped the big man who was carrying Weidi out.
"Please put this gentleman down!"
Bob had a smile on his face, but his tone was not very polite …
After a moment, Weidi entered the room with dark circles around his eyes, looking unlucky. "Sorry … I was disturbed by a small matter, and …"
He lowered his voice. "That guy wants to see you …"
In fact, it was only now that he knew how useful Steven's reputation was. His influence in the kingdom was even more frightening.
"Alright, let him make an appointment with my secretary!"
Wu Ming smiled faintly and replied in a light tone.
As Alice looked at this scene, there was a voice echoing in her heart.
"It turns out that I climbed silently just to … get closer to him …"
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