VCRMM: Chapter 280

Wang Ling stared blankly at the silver-haired young man opposite her.

Cure her husband’s illness?

It had to be said that this was a very tempting condition for her, so tempting that she couldn’t say no even though she couldn’t believe it in her heart.

In addition, His Majesty Roland’s words hit her sore spot.

Her motherland was one of the top ten powerful nations in the interstellar rankings. As the chief mecha designer of the National Academy of Sciences, she was once so glorious and could roam freely in the field of mechas. Who didn’t say that she was young and promising when meeting her?

Then what about now?

She worked as a mecha consultant in the second-to-last Area E of the Star Network. All the orders she took were for the most basic mecha modifications.

Still, it couldn’t be said that the half a year of experience was useless to her. At the very least, it made her basic skills more solid and made her consider the practicality and cost-effectiveness of the mecha more than before.

This didn’t mean she was willing to give in.

Her goal had never been to stand still.

In addition to curing her husband’s illness and trying to keep him alive, she also wanted to go back to work at the research institute.

This goal was still far away from her, but she would work hard for it.

Now, a nation suddenly extended an olive branch to her. In addition, the people of this nation… could actually restrict users from going offline on the Star Network!

Wang Ling clenched her fists and asked in a low voice, “Are you from the Interstellar Alliance?”

Xu Sili smiled and shook his head.

“I come from the Roland Empire and I am the current ruler of the Roland Empire. You can trust me.”

He added, “Here is a letter from an old friend.”

Dr Ding Mingyu’s identity was also sensitive, so he didn’t accompany Xu Sili this time. He just wrote a letter and asked Xu Sili to help pass it on.

Wang Ling looked at the letter handed over by the young man and frowned.

This was a virtual letter. It was obviously generated in the Star Net Community after scanning the real thing. It looked no different from the real thing.

She bit her lip before reaching out to take it.

She couldn’t help being a bit surprised when she saw the handwriting on it. “Mr Ding?”

“Yes.”

Xu Sili nodded. “He is now the dean of the Roland Empire’s Research Institute. If you are willing to come and take up a position, you will have the opportunity to work together. I think you should be aware of Dean Ding’s ability and character.”

Wang Ling became more cautious.

She had heard about the persecution suffered by Dr Ding Mingyu, but she was unable to take care of herself, let alone help him.

She didn’t expect that this teacher who took good care of her not only had an adventure, but also brought her such a letter.

She read the letter from beginning to end. She was silent for a long time before saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but…”

“I still can’t trust you with just a letter. After all… our current situation is very dangerous. We also don’t want to cause trouble for your nation.”

Before, they had asked other nations for help but were rejected every time. Now, a nation finally found them and promised generous treatment, but she could no longer believe it easily.

People would grow after going through so many changes. She could no longer be as naive as before. It was just…

“What will you do if I refuse?”

Wang Ling looked at the young man opposite her and her heart trembled uncontrollably.

The Roland Empire…

She had been curious about Roland’s Good Night Song and investigated it. Thus, she knew that this unknown nation was ranked very low in the Interstellar Alliance.

She didn’t think that such a small nation could give her and her husband asylum. As for… curing her husband’s illness? This was simply a fantasy.

Even her home nation could only provide special medicine to maintain her husband’s life. How could a small nation like Roland offer such conditions?

After calming down, Wang Ling only felt frightened.

He either didn’t know about her husband’s illness or knew about it but still chose to lie.

Maybe… he even coerced Mr Ding?

Otherwise, it would be hard for her to believe that he would praise such a weak nation so much in his letter.

This nation might be weak, but it was still an irresistible force for ordinary people like her.

Facing Wang Ling’s eyes that were trying hard to hide her fear, Xu Sili felt helpless.

However, it was indeed difficult to gain the other person’s trust with just a letter. He had anticipated this.

He just said, “I am telling you this. Please don’t be nervous. I won’t hurt you. I won’t do anything to you even if you can’t give me a satisfactory answer in the end.”

Wang Ling still stared at him vigilantly. She was unwilling to believe that the singer of Sprouting and the Good Night Song was a bad person, but she still tried not to be affected by her subjective emotions.

At this time, she heard the young man say, “Please go offline first. My people will bring Dr Ding to find you later. I am just reminding you now.”

“Don’t panic if you see anything strange. Just stay in your room and you will be fine.”

Wang Ling was stunned. “You know our address? Are you and Mr Ding On Bazt Star now?”

She never imagined that Roland’s people would’ve already arrived on Bazt!

Xu Sili remained silent. This matter was difficult to explain.

Wang Ling misunderstood and her face was filled with panic.

“Your Majesty Roland, I believe in your sincerity. However, my husband is seriously ill and can no longer travel between plants!”

“Even if I agree to it, he won’t be able to go to your planet! Once I leave him, he might not be able to hold on. Do you understand?”

Xu Sili nodded. “I understand very well. Please just wait in the room. Leave the rest to us.”

According to Si Sheng’s idea, they would just kidnap the people. He was also the executor of the matter. If Si Sheng was sent directly to negotiate, Xu Sili was 100% sure that he wouldn’t give these two any chance to refuse.

After all, they were one of the top 100 interstellar scientists in the future and should be respected. The Roland Empire was different from space thieves. He should appeal to their emotions and reason with them so they would serve him sincerely.

However, Xu Sili sensed trouble.

He couldn’t help complaining in his heart. He decided to let Wen Jishan be in charge of this matter next time. In any case, Wen Jishan didn’t seem to have anything to do recently.

Before Wang Ling went offline, Xu Sili added, “I know you don’t know Roland’s ability and don’t believe I can cure Dr Yi’s illness, but I will convince you with facts.”

“Even if you decide to reject Roland in the end, we will still cure Dr Yi’s illness for Dean Ding’s sake.”

“Okay, please log off now. I have to go back and prepare.”

Wang Ling went offline in a daze.

She sat up from the virtual cabin, stunned and not knowing what to do.

Choose to escape?

Where could she and her husband escape to? As she said, Dr Yi Minkang’s body couldn’t withstand the torture.

If she stayed, perhaps the worst outcome would be that her identity would be exposed and she would be deported back to her homeland. This would still be a dead end for her husband.

She was suddenly filled with despair.

Dr Yi Minkang, who was on the side, also sensed something wrong with his wife. He struggled to sit up from the bed and wanted to ask her, but…

“His Majesty Roland invited us to his nation to serve as the vice dean of the Imperial Research Institute to conduct research on mechas. Old Ding is also there,” Wang Ling said in a low voice.

Yi Minkang was stunned when he heard this. Then he started laughing.

“Isn’t this great? Roland… it might be a small nation and its situation seems to be quite difficult, but it can give birth to such a vibrant folk song. I believe that this nation definitely won’t succumb to adversity.”

Yi Minkang also knew about the Roland Empire. He was sick in bed and had nothing to do every day. After he became interested in Roland, he conducted a comprehensive investigation of it.

There was very little information about this nation on the Star Network, but from the known information, he pieced together a nation that remained tenacious in desperate situations. He was full of goodwill towards such a nation.

Hearing his relaxed tone, Wang Ling couldn’t help feeling angry and an indescribable sadness.

She said, “He also said that he would cure your illness and that it was part of the reward.”

Dr Yi Minkang blinked, his expression a bit serious. It was obvious that he didn’t quite believe it.

He knew his condition better than anyone else. His organs were already diseased. One day, he would become as fragile as paper and eventually die of organ failure while lying on a hospital bed.

Special medicines could only slow down this process.

“Did you agree?”

“How could I possibly agree to a promise that is obviously a lie?” Wang Ling gritted her teeth. “Besides, Roland will send someone to find us soon.”

“Let’s run away. Once we are found, we won’t be able to refuse. With your body, any further interstellar travel will mean death.”

Yi Minkang’s hands were shaking a bit. He said, “Perhaps His Majesty Roland really has a solution?”

Wang Ling didn’t say anything but looked at him like he was foolish. Finally, Yi Minkang fell silent in the awkward silence.

He watched her packing her things and made a decision.

“You go and leave me alone,” he said weakly. “I…”

“Shut up! I don’t have time to argue with you now!”

Wang Ling scolded in a low voice. But the next moment…

She and Yi Minkang both had wide eyes.

A blond-haired man appeared in front of them silently. He stood in the empty space in the room where there was barely enough room for him.

A pair of gray-blue eyes glanced at them coldly.

“Wang Ling? Yi Minkang?” He whispered.

The strange language gave them a sense of familiarity.

Yi Minkang’s eyes widened. He looked at the man man in front of him, who looked like a god, and asked in shock, “Are you His Majesty Roland?”

How did he get into their house?

Si Sheng looked at him, pleased with his respectful attitude. He realized that their languages were different, so he switched to the common interstellar language and said, “I am not His Majesty.”

“His Majesty asked me to take you back. Before that, I will cure your illness first.”

Yi Minkang could only watch with a dull face as this man raised a hand to him. A soft golden light emanated from his palm, covering Yi Minkang’s body in a way that science couldn’t explain at all.

Then a miracle happened!

His body was actually recovering strength at a completely perceptible speed!