Chapter 34: Repeating Old Tricks
She thought seriously for a moment, then looked up at Xie Qiang. “A-class Sentinels are the main combat force for clearing high-level Zerg and have dedicated a lot to the Empire. Empty words cannot buy trust; practical actions must be taken to make them willing to trust the Empire again and entrust their backs to the Empire.”
“How about this: Her Highness agrees to perform a thorough purification for all A-class Sentinels as compensation for her faults.”
Hearing her words, the A-class Sentinels instantly became restless.
Thorough purification?!
The higher the Guide’s level, the rarer the number and the more noble the status. Many A-class Guides are unwilling to visit the dangerous battlefield, choosing to stay in the Imperial Capital. After spiritual matching, they become exclusive Guides for noble families.
There are very few A-class Guides on the battlefield. Therefore, when most A-class Sentinels are on the verge of mania, they can only be purified by 10% each time. Some, due to low compatibility with the Guide, can only be purified by 5%.
They suffer mental agitation torture even worse than B-class Guides. Thus, “thorough purification” is simply a pie falling from the sky for them, completely irresistible.
“If that’s the case… that seems acceptable?”
“The Princess is an S-class Guide. Even if compatibility with us is low, she can absolutely achieve thorough purification.”
“Yeah, this is the most practical compensation. I think it’s okay…”
Seeing the Sentinels were moved, Jiang Qingwan finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Xie Qiang. “What does the Princess think? This is currently the most suitable compensation plan.”
Xie Qiang opened her lips. She and the female lead happened to have the same view. If the A-class Sentinels all agreed, then she…
Just as she prepared to speak, Sen Ji behind her suddenly spoke. “No, I disagree.”
A trace of surprise flashed through Jiang Qingwanâs eyes.
Xie Qiang also raised her eyes suddenly, looking at Sen Ji in astonishment.
Is he still angry?
Refusing for her at such a good opportunityâdoes he want to see her hated by everyone and chased by A-class Sentinels for assassination that much to be satisfied?
Sen Jiâs eyes were dark. He swept a cold glance over Jiang Qingwan, displeasure in his heart.
Is this woman repeating her old tricks?
Previously, when Xie Qiang purified B-class Sentinels, rumors inexplicably spread that she persuaded Xie Qiangâclearly she only instigated Xie Qiang to purify low-level Sentinels back then, yet those B-class Sentinels wanted to thank her first.
Now, she is here inexplicably making decisions for Xie Qiang again, adding this thankless workload to her.
When Xie Qiang is exhausted from purifying all the A-class Sentinels, will the one receiving thanks be her again, the person who only moved her lips?
In the future, when A-class Sentinels want to be purified again, will they use strikes as leverage to force Xie Qiang?
He isn’t doing this for Xie Qiang; he just doesn’t want these A-class Sentinels to exploit loopholes, treating military discipline as nothing, making management harder in the future.
Hearing his words, the Sentinels’ expressions changed, looking at Sen Ji with dissatisfaction.
“Just a defective product, really taking himself seriously?”
“Looks like after being purified by the Princess, he became a soft persimmon, forgetting how uncomfortable it was when he was maniac and humiliated back then!”
“Tch! No wonder he can make a pair with the Princess; they are clearly one willing to beat and one willing to suffer!”
The A-class Sentinels sneered one after another. “Since the Princess is unwilling to purify us, then she should go to the battlefield herself to clear the high-level Zerg!”
“You are the high-and-mighty S-class Guide; maybe you can purify those Zerg!”
“Hahahahahahaâ”
The Sentinels’ mocking voices were very piercing.
Xie Qiang bit her lip, thinking about how to salvage the situation. Suddenly, a commotion arose at the conference entrance. A large group of B-class Sentinels surged in like a herd of migrating rhinos. The leader was Qing Shi, who used his thick, strong body to shove aside the blocking A-class Sentinels as soon as he entered.
“Heard a bunch of dogs barking from far away. I wondered when the Third War Zone became a dog kennel. Coming in to look, turns out it’s the high-and-mighty A-class Sentinels howling!”
“Thorough purification? Licking a long face, you really dare to say it! Were you among the victims back then, yapping here?”
The B-class Sentinels picked their ears and flicked towards them. “What, are all hundreds of you named Shao Bo and Gan Yu? Were your parents’ education levels so low they just asked for a random name on the street to give you?”
“Even if thorough purification is needed, it should be for those Sentinels whose names were called. Who the hell are you guys?”
The B-class Sentinels’ mouths were much more toxic. They extended their pinky fingers to provoke the A-class Sentinels. “Slacking off on the battlefield is shameless enough. Now you actually unite to coerce Her Highness into purifying you. This skin is thick enough to be cut off and used as shields for us to block Zerg attacks!”
A-class Sentinels had never been provoked like this. They glared furiously. “None of your business! What, got purified by the Princess and became the Princess’s dogs?”
“Easy for you to say. Back then, if the Princess didn’t despise your low rank and couldn’t even be bothered to look at you, do you think you could have escaped abuse!”
B-class Sentinels weren’t to be outdone and cursed back. “Oh oh oh! Why did she only pick on other Sentinels and not you? Turns out she despised your rank being lower than those people! Oh no, maybe she even despised your ugliness!”
“F*ck! You guys want to fight, right!”
“Come on! Who’s afraid of who! Although we B-class Sentinels have low rank, we have numbers; spitting can drown you!”
The A-class Sentinels finally couldn’t hold back and grabbed their weapons. “Brothers, since these B-class lackeys want a beating, let’s satisfy them!”
“Since the Princess indulges them causing trouble like this, her attitude is clear: she won’t purify us!”
“Strike! Must strike! Don’t even think about making us go to the battlefield and risk our lives for this kind of person!”
Sentinels fought into a ball, the scene chaotic. Many Sentinels already had bruised noses and swollen faces, and the surrounding walls were smashed full of pits by the Sentinels.
Xie Qiang watched completely dumbfounded. She was shocked for a good while before reacting, shouting with all her might, “Stop, all of you! I didn’t say I wouldn’t agree!”
However, the Sentinels, dizzy from fighting, couldn’t hear at all. Just as Xie Qiang prepared to let Sen Ji intervene to mediate, suddenly, an alarm sounded in the hall.
The piercing and familiar sound instantly made all Sentinels stop.
“Insect tide invasion! Insect tide invasion! High-level insect tide invasionâ!”
High-level insect tide meant that the high-level Zerg within the wormhole came out in full force. It was the most severe Zerg invasion disaster besides the Zerg Queen personally visiting the battlefield.
This also meant that Sentinel warriors would face the most brutal combat sacrifices.
The B-class Sentinels’ expressions changed. Without time to say goodbye to Xie Qiang, they ran quickly out of the conference hall.
The A-class Sentinels also looked grim. Listening to the assembly alarm, they looked at Xie Qiang, who seemed to want to speak but stopped. Finally, they spat on the ground one after another. “Damn it! Really bad timing!”
“Go, assemble.”
Several A-class Sentinels with higher military ranks took the lead toward the hall entrance. “Eliminate the insect tide first.”
Although somewhat unwilling, there were many innocent Guides in the logistics department. If they really struck, those Guides would inevitably be in mortal danger.
“Hong Que, take the Princess to the logistics department. Ensure her safety.” Sen Ji drew the long saber at his waist, then said to Cang Jiu, “Cang Jiu, come back to the command center with me to confirm the Zerg emergence situation.”
“Alright.” The silver-haired youth leaning against the wall straightened up. Before leaving, he walked toward Xie Qiang.
Seeing the worry in her eyes, Cang Jiu couldn’t help reaching out to tuck the hair behind her ear.
She really writes all her thoughts on her face.
Clearly so angry, yet still worrying about his safety.
Makes him want to push his luck a little.
“Your Highness…” The silver-haired youth revealed a pitiful expression. “On the battlefield, it will be very troublesome without a hair ribbon to tie my hair.”
Quite good at acting spoiled. Xie Qiang glared at him helplessly, took out the light blue silk ribbon from her white coat, and stuffed it heavily into his hand. “Forbidden to get injured. Return it to me when you get back, and we’ll settle the score properly!”
Cang Jiu lowered his head to kiss the ribbon in his hand, smiling lazily and smugly. “As you command, my Highness.”
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