Chapter 1407: Chapter 1407

"The choice was indeed no coincidence, but I don't think those things are important."

Magic Miss said, turning as if to retrieve a book from the shelf, but Jenkins sensed she was deliberately hiding her expression.

"No, those things are very important. Magic Miss, I believe it's better to share what you know."

"It's nothing much, really. While Femishue is a madman most of the time, he occasionally remembers he's one of the pirate kings. The Nolan Navy dealt a decisive blow to the pirate kings' main fleet in the Battle of the Broken Isles. In retaliation, Femishue has rallied every pirate force he could contact in the Nolan region, planning to strike on the day the fleet returns..."

She didn't continue, but Jenkins understood her meaning.

"You didn't uncover all this by yourself, did you?"

Jenkins pointed out skeptically.

"I knew you'd see through me. Alright, a Kingdom spy embedded with the pirates uncovered the plot. They intend to turn the tables, setting an ambush to wipe out the remnants of the pirate kings' forces. I heard about it from Silver Flute Miss, and she got her information from her friend, Miss Windsor. Yes, there are no mercenaries involved; the Kingdom's Sixth Army, First Infantry Division stationed near Nolan has already begun setting the trap... However, apart from you and me, no one knows that Femishue is the one organizing it."

Magic Miss was as bold and "unscrupulous" as ever, but her plan was meticulous. At the very least, Jenkins was convinced.

If their plan succeeded, they might be able to get recent information on the Gear Artisans' Association's movements directly from Femishue.

"I know you've been looking for that group, so this operation is very important for you as well,"

So Jenkins accepted her current operational plan and agreed to find time in the coming days to discuss the next steps with her.

Later, as he was stargazing from his own rooftop, he told Alexia about it. Alexia didn't offer many opinions on the matter. But having dealt with Femishue before, she warned Jenkins to be extremely careful.

"I know your group managed to repel Femishue once. But he was in one of his mad phases then. When Femishue is lucid, his combat prowess is far greater than when he's insane."

"But he's not a demigod yet. At least, he wasn't a few months ago,"

"Enchanters rely heavily on talent, and Femishue is both incredibly talented and utterly ruthless when it comes to gaining power. He's extremely strong. With his Ocean Heart, in a lucid state, and fighting on the open sea, he can even rival a demigod. That was my impression when I fought him four years ago in the winter. As for how strong he is now, it's hard to say."

Alexia mused, gazing at the starry sky. Tonight, not only the dark clouds and the illusion of the doomsday city had been dispersed, but also the dense fog that perpetually shrouded Nolan. The night sky was beautiful—at least, it would be until the fog returned. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel✦fire.net

"Speaking of four years ago, when you see Femishue on Wednesday, you should ask him if he remembers the large rock at the foot of Mount Niralore. I'm sure you'll get a priceless expression out of him,"

Alexia said with a smile.

"I'll be sure to ask... Do you like Nolan?"

Jenkins hadn't forgotten that tonight's stargazing was a date. Though he was curious about Alexia's story with the madman, he proactively changed the subject.

"I do. It's lively and bustling here. If you choose to settle down here in the future, I think I'd like living here too."

Alexia spoke with remarkable frankness. Jenkins understood her meaning and took her left hand in his right, a gesture that earned a displeased look from Chocolate, who had been "monitoring" them from the edge of the roof.

"According to our plan, isn't it more likely that I'll settle in Ruen?"

he said, his eyes reflecting the vast expanse of the cosmos.

The night wind stirred the small tree in the neighboring Goodman's yard, rustling through the grass and tugging at the hem of Mrs. Goodman's dress as she stepped outside to take out the trash. Gazing up at the stars as she walked, her eyes chanced upon her neighbor's house, where she saw the scene of a man and a woman lying side-by-side, watching the river of stars overhead.

The picture before her, framed by the night sky, was stunning enough to be an oil painting. But she clearly remembered that her neighbor had been away from home for a month, so there shouldn't be anyone on the roof.

She wanted to shout, to draw the attention of the officers patrolling the nearby streets. But in the blink of an eye, the roof was empty. She rubbed her eyes and looked again, but it was still deserted. Mrs. Goodman could only chalk up what she'd just seen to a trick of her mind.

Up on the roof, Alexia made a strange gesture with her right hand. It was she who had made Mrs. Goodman's eyes selectively blind to them. Tonight was a special occasion, and she had no desire to be disturbed by anyone.

"Instead of settling in Ruen, isn't it more likely you'll end up in Bel Diran? You mentioned that niece of yours from the future. Didn't she state quite clearly that ten years from now, you'd be living in Bel Diran?"

"That's just one uncertain future. It's also possible that ten years from now, I'll simply be accompanying Dolores on a visit to Bel Diran, not living there permanently."

"You should consider all possibilities. The future is uncertain, but mathematics can..."

"Help us calculate everything. You mentioned that the first time we met."

Jenkins finished her sentence for her, a playful tone in his voice.

"Actually, I still believe that mathematics can calculate everything. I just haven't completely mastered its true essence yet,"

she said, then sighed wistfully:

"I've known you for half a year now. The me from six months ago could never have calculated that our relationship would develop this far."

"Yes, and I'm grateful that you can all forgive my... greed,"

he continued the topic cautiously.

"Oh, I haven't forgiven you. I've just been forced to accept the reality of the situation."

She said this, then sat up. Jenkins sat up with her and saw that she was looking in the direction of the Hersha estate.