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Chapter 51: An Explosion

Translator: Lonelytree, _Dark_Angel_ Editor: Lucas

The ht about it, the more concerned Chou Yue beca appearance, Ren Tao had been a reliable big brother to her After both of their parents passed away, he has been the rock she relied on She knew that he was always on the lookout for their best interest and she was greatly comforted by that

Of course, she would not in a million years admit any of that openly

So, despite her mortification, she kept a cavalier appearance as she ruffled her brother’s hair, whispering, "Why do you say that? Do you think we’re heading into danger?"

"I suppose that depends on these three factors…" Ren Tao whispered in return "First, our value; second, our possible liability; and third, the authority’s conscience… I’ on the third since the Hope is still quite small and the major has shown himself to be a trustworthy leader At least I believe he won’t consciously bring us harm…"

"…That’s optimistic of you… But, Ren Tao… Tell me, if they do decide to harm me, ould you do?" Chou Yue asked in an uncharacteristically soft voice

"I suppose I could use your dead body to inspire a riot… Use it as evidence to expose the government’s sinister nature Your body could be the foundation of a successful rebellion…" teased Ren Tao

With a swift punch, Chou Yue added another black eye to Ren Tao’s face to complete the symmetry

The pair’s banter helped lessen the anxiety as they were led to their uncertain future But even that quieted dohen they arrived before a lab where ten plus people, twenty soldiers, and ten black-star close guards stood waiting

The solemn atmosphere had Chou Yue frozen, and the hand that held on to Ren Tao started shaking In contrast, Ren Tao’s expression reed while his alert eyes scanned their surroundings

Right then, a Europeanunder his breath, he kept rubbing his neck Athe gru with hi

Beside Chou Yue, Ren Tao gave a breath of relief and whispered, "It see to worry about Try tothat happens in there so that later we can coreatly reassured by her brother’s words, but instead of letting that show, she chose to gloat, "Don’t worry about me; I could memorize the details just fine, but… literal numbskull, could you?"

"Err… I’ll try…"

The two ures around the Hope The European was Jay, who recently made a name for himself as the Hope’s hero, and the Asian was the Black Star Unit’s youngestsaved humanity from the treacherous Planet Sahara, the duo, plus their major, were fresh conversation topics on the Hope

(It looks like survivors of fever were afforded a special importance This means that we are needed, and thus won’t be harure what this special iht to himself When he ca in an air vent entrance…

"Ren Tao, where are you? I swear to God if I find you in an air vent again…"

On the other end of the floor, Jay and Zhang Heng alking towards the fifth floor "Why the long face? Did you fail today’s test again?" asked Zhang Heng concernedly