Friedheim stopped his disciple Franken.
"The fewer unnecessary arguments, the better." He looked around, "Let's focus on the actual facts."
Yu Zhesen spoke resolutely: "Let me be clear first. I did not promise to return the child Xiaoyan to you. Master Shan, since you just said that you agree with your subordinates' voluntary decision to stay or leave, I can tell you clearly.
, that child must like his current life better."
"Only that child is special." Friedheim's eyes were helpless, "I hope he returns to the Ark no matter what."
"Then it seems we have nothing to talk about."
"His stay in Fuxing City is a hidden danger to you. In addition, his own fate may also become very torturous."
Friedheim stared into Yu Zhesen's eyes as he spoke: "Do you dare to say that the child did not receive any unequal treatment in the name of research at your place?"
Yu Zhesen did not answer. He could not deny this. Boy had been taken to the Xingtian Heavy Industry Superpower Research Institute under the control of Han Jinghu many times, where he was treated as an experimental subject and underwent various inspections and tests.
"Can you guarantee that he will stay with you and will not fall into the hands of the administration and suffer even more cruel treatment in the future?" Friedheim further asked.
Yu Zhesen still couldn't give an answer. He knew that the Iron Dome Administration's management of superpowers was very strict. The reason why strange people like him were not monitored and investigated was entirely thanks to Yu Qingxue.
Friedheim already understood the answer from Yu Zhesen's reaction.
"Under the premise that the child's personal safety cannot be guaranteed, do you still insist on keeping him at your place?"
"Staying in Fuxing City is better for his growth." Yu Zhesen insisted on his opinion.
Friedheim smiled bitterly, knowing that he could not convince Yu Zhesen on this matter.
Yu Zhesen is naturally psychologically conflicted and wary of the Returned Sect. This is an indissoluble knot formed by the long-term struggle between the two sides.
Three feet of ice does not freeze overnight. Even if the sect takes the initiative to make changes, it will be difficult to gain the other party's trust in a short period of time...
There was deep sadness in Friedheim's eyes, not entirely because he could not shake Yu Zhesen's thoughts.
It was only in his fruitless discussion with Yu Zhesen that he felt how huge the resistance to change was, whether it was external or internal.
Even Yu Zhesen cannot agree with the path of coexistence he seeks, let alone the rulers of the Iron Dome Authority and the hard-liners within the Adventist sect itself.
Thinking of this, Friedheim couldn't help but sigh.
After the disheartening defeat from Qidao City, he felt that he was aging quickly.
Originally, this was not a bad thing. Birth, aging, illness and death are the constant principles of the natural cycle. Only when old people like him fall, young people will have more opportunities and hope.
But now, after experiencing a series of thoughts and ideological changes, Friedheim is more afraid of death than ever before.
What he fears is not death itself, but the important things he has not completed when death comes.
Fu Zhaohai died and Lu Hong was arrested. Now he is the only leader left in the entire sect. If he falls here, the road to coexistence will no longer extend forward.
Below the deck of the Ark, there are still many young people who are enthusiastic about "Jihad".
Under the religious banner of the Adventist sect, these young people are all loyal and brave warriors. However, due to the poison of religious beliefs, they have now become the biggest obstacle on the road to change and coexistence.
Friedheim wanted to invite Yu Zhesen to stay on the Ark, and he also wanted him to see the spiritual outlook of the new generation of young people in the sect. He hoped that this symbolic contact with each other could become an opportunity to resolve the iceberg of hatred.
However, things are unpredictable and things go against expectations.
Although he and Yu Zhesen still could not agree on many topics, Friedheim still generously expressed his willingness to provide assistance to those trapped on the island.
The specific method of assistance is to send an elite combat team from the Ark to the port, and work with Yu Zhesen to sweep away the remnants of Zhuo Yifeng's men who are guarding the port.
Yu Zhesen was curious about how they would launch an attack on the port. He knew that the Ark itself had powerful military functions, but he did not see any ready-made carrier-based fighters on the deck.
"How do you land? The port of Paradise Island doesn't seem to be able to accommodate a giant ship like the Ark." Yu Zhesen asked.
"We have a set of mature military capabilities that we have developed ourselves." Franken proudly said to Yu Zhesen with his head held high, "Although we don't have sophisticated small combat exoskeleton technology like you, the sect also has its own weapons."
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Several floating platforms have risen from the deep shaft that was once used for missile launches. On the platforms are a row of small launchers.
This kind of launcher is many times smaller than the intercontinental missile silo originally used to attack Qidao City. The launcher is not loaded with missiles, but with aircraft one after another.
To be precise, it is not a pure aircraft, but a combat mecha capable of short-range flight.
The shells of all mechas are in the original steel color, and it seems that there has not been time to add surface coating.
These combat mechas are about three meters tall, and are overall shorter than the Walker Marine mechas of the National Defense Forces. Yu Zhesen estimates that the lightweight design is so that they can be launched from offshore platforms using external thrusters.
The postures of the mechas on the launch pad are uniform, with their hands on their knees and their bodies curled up like beetles, with jet-like flight thrusters behind them.
"Are these things originally used to attack Fuxing City?" Yu Zhesen asked bluntly.
Friedheim nodded: "It was originally planned to be used when rescuing Fu Zhaohai, but at that time because we lost air superiority, the raid plan was also shelved."
"If you launch these things, I will use the Nuwa to shoot you all down in mid-air."
"I understand this. Moreover, I received a report that Lu Hong's actions in the city were not going smoothly, so I temporarily sent a large number of underwater vehicle response personnel to retreat."
"Underwater is indeed the blind spot of the Nuwa, and you have lost a lot of people." Yu Zhesen nodded.
If the Security Bureau had not intercepted the two patriarchs at that time, the rescue operation of the Returned Sect could almost be regarded as a success.
Friedheim must have regretted this, as he was only a little bit closer to getting Fu Zhaohai and Lu Hong back.
Bringing up the past confrontation at this time made most of the Adventists present somewhat displeased. However, as loyal followers of Friedheim, Franken and others still resolutely carried out the orders of the dean.
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Ten believers headed by Franken were selected to enter the combat mech on the launch pad, and the Ark was also approaching the Paradise Island as much as possible.
"Children, please end the battle before dawn. After that, Ark will send recovery boats to the coast." Friedheim used the intercom to give instructions to the church members who entered the mecha. "In addition to what is necessary to eliminate the armed personnel entrenched in the port,
Outside of the battle, please try to minimize damage. Remember that you must not cross the port boundary and approach the southern town. This operation is secret."
A uniform response was sent back from all the mechas, and then the propulsion devices on the launchers were ignited one by one.
Yu Zhesen is also preparing to return to the Nuwa. He has stayed in the Ark for a long time, and it is time to return.
"Yu Zhesen." Friedheim stopped him.
Yu Zhesen looked back at the thin old man in the wheelchair: "Is there anything else you want to say, Master Shan?"
"Before dawn, the Ark will leave, and we will return to the deep sea. This trip may not come close to your world for a long time." Friedheim's words contained a feeling as if an old friend was about to leave for a long distance and to say goodbye.
Sad.
Yu Zhesen couldn't quite understand his mood, but still listened to him quietly out of a little respect.
"I don't know if I will have a chance to see you again, because it is not easy to seek change and coexistence. Maybe I will pay for it with my life."
Does this mean that there are voices within the Adventist sect that oppose him? Yu Zhesen vaguely heard the meaning behind Friedheim’s words.
Friedheim finally said: "I hope to see you again before I die. I am a true believer in Tang Suguang, and you can be said to be the miracle he created..."
Yu Zhesen interrupted him: "I am not some 'god' miracle. My parents have names and are defenders of the Iron Dome order. What you think is your business, don't impose inexplicable things on me. "
"You believe that your world will get better and that the Iron Dome Order can repair its own mistakes, right?"
"Of course, with so many people working hard to revitalize the city, our world will certainly get better."
"I understand, but if one day you are disappointed with this idea, I hope you will not give up." Friedheim said calmly.
"You haven't given up the idea of letting me come to the Ark?" Yu Zhesen shrugged, "I clearly said that this is impossible, and I also said the reason. Compared to the entire Iron Dome society, your utopia is like a petri dish in a laboratory. Just as insignificant."
"No matter how small a hope is, it can also bring enlightenment for change." Friedheim insisted, "The Ark may not be completely correct, but I hope it can give you some inspiration...or, one day in the future, become a Your temporary shelter."
Yu Zhesen waved his hand perfunctorily and climbed back onto the Nuwa.
Chu Yuexi, who stayed in the cockpit, was relieved to see him back, and she hugged him up.
"It's good that you come back. You were so close to those people just now. I thought you were going to..." There was a hint of crying in her voice.
"Do you think I will surrender to the enemy?" Yu Zhesen flicked her on the forehead, "Didn't you hear that even the leader on the other side lamented that I am an extremely loyal defender of the Iron Dome order?"
"I'm just afraid that you won't be able to think about it because of Sister An He..."
"Okay, okay, we're getting ready to return. You need to adjust your position or I won't be able to drive."
Chu Yuexi rubbed her eyes: "Then just like before, can I sit on your lap? Will...will I be heavy? Will your legs be numb..."
"Stop talking nonsense, sit tight, watch and learn." Yu Zhesen restarted the operating system of Nuwa, "It's not difficult to make this thing fly. Its automation is too advanced. If you are so smart, you should know it after reading it twice. ."
This chapter has been completed!