Chapter 361: Deceiving Shin

Responding to Lacus's call, He Kui quickly arrived in front of the two young girls.

"What did Lacus say to Lass? Why is she so happy?" He Kui asked.

"She mentioned your situation," Lacus replied directly.

"Please don't let it be an embarrassing story."

"Of course not, just said you got fined for picking flowers and giving them to Director Erica."

"…"

Isn't that the most embarrassing thing he's ever done?

"No wonder Director Erica looks so complicated when she talks about He Kui," Lass said, still smiling, unable to hold back her laughter.

"It's just a misunderstanding."

If it were someone else, he could refute them with authority, but since it was Lacus who said it, he had no way to respond.

"It's fine~ Lass doesn't mind," Lass said seriously, still smiling.

Seeing her distant cousin like this, Lacus suddenly found herself at a loss for words.

She knew about He Kui's charm, but she didn't expect it to catch the attention of the princess from Winslet Corporation.

It seemed like it would be even harder to keep He Kui close.

Watching the two of them laugh and joke, Lacus, who had called them over, felt a bit uncomfortable.

Back with He Kui, after chatting a bit with Lass and Lacus, a small gathering came to an end.

That night, He Kui returned to his small asteroid base.

As soon as he got off the shuttlecraft, Shihe was already waiting for him.

"Sorry, did you wait long?" He Kui said softly as he caught Shihe, who was floating towards him.

"Not at all~" Shihe replied, and her cherry lips kissed him.

"Do you have time tonight?"

"Sulei is still in the room~" After their lips parted, Shihe asked with a hint of emotion.

"Of course I do."

With a new transformation skill, He Kui could finally move away from making gifts and start doing more interesting things.

But too much would be overwhelming, even for a Coordinator.

The next day, He Kui woke up with both girls in his arms, feeling a bit melancholic.

Although he wasn't too tired with two, adding a third would be dangerous.

However, if he could gain several skills in one night, the cost-effectiveness would be hard to refuse.

Torn inside, He Kui quietly got out of bed.

After saying goodbye to the two girls, he made his way to May City.

At that moment, Shin and his sister had also arrived at his office, accompanied by Kuradis, who was with Winslet and her father, as well as Shin's two guardians.

Looking at the two young people in front of him, He Kui imitated Dilanda's warm smile.

"Shin, I heard you came from Orb?"

"Yes, yes," Shin replied, a bit wary, instinctively shielding his sister behind him.

In front of him was He Kui, someone he had only seen occasionally on Orb's news broadcasts. He had learned a lot about He Kui's achievements from Lass during their journey here.

That made him even more on guard.

After all, why would such a big shot want to see him? For their safety, Shin was using his limited memory to think carefully.

Meanwhile, his sister, who was shielded behind him, seemed completely unfazed, simply offering He Kui a cute smile.

"Sorry if I scared you," He Kui continued.

"I've always been curious about the situation in Orb, so after learning about your existence from Lass, I thought I'd come and ask."

Getting them to willingly stay here was a skill in itself, and although Orb had experienced war, it hadn't been conquered.

Shin's father probably still trusted Orb.

Let alone getting Shin into a military academy.

But looking at the purple and gold combination on Shin's head, He Kui found it hard to let go.

Not to mention his sister also had a purple talent; he just didn't know if it was piloting or technical skills.

"But we're just ordinary citizens and don't know any intelligence," Shin said cautiously.

"No need for intelligence, just tell me about your daily life."

"For example, as second-generation Coordinators, do you need to hide your identity in Orb?"

Of course, they needed to, and He Kui had already anticipated the answer, which is why he asked.

As He Kui expected, Shin's face paled slightly upon hearing the question.

He clearly recalled some unpleasant past.

"We need to hide our identities."

"Then your life must be difficult, having to be careful even when speaking in front of friends."

"I suppose so," Shin said, avoiding He Kui's gaze, feeling a bit awkward.

In the subsequent conversation between He Kui and Shin, he asked about all the shortcomings of Orb.

For Shin, who wasn't particularly fond of Orb, hearing He Kui's lengthy discourse shifted his thoughts slightly.

"But if Orb lacks the ability to protect itself and can only play both sides, does PLANT have the capability to win this battle?"

After opening up, Shin no longer felt the initial tension and shifted the topic.

"Perhaps not, but at least we can control our own fate," He Kui said, standing up and walking in front of Shin and his sister.

"…"

"If you want to protect your sister, you can't just stay in that bubble called peace."

"I have people I want to protect too, which is why I came here," He Kui said seriously.

"Director He," Shin struggled to speak, feeling the ironclad aura emanating from He Kui, unsure of what to say.

"But… can I really do it?"

"As long as you have faith, that's enough."

He Kui didn't elaborate further but instead walked to the door.

"Would you like to take a look at our production line?"

"...Okay."

Originally, Shin wanted to refuse; it was a weapons production line, and as someone from Orb, they weren't familiar with or fond of such weapons.

However, after hearing He Kui's words, Shin's heart inexplicably began to change.

"Then follow me."

With Shin's affirmative response, He Kui nodded appreciatively.

At least he hadn't wasted his breath.

Shin had already begun to waver; there was still some time before they had to return, and he could let Shin's emotions ferment a bit more.

Although his specialty wasn't deceiving people.

But hadn't he seen pigs run before? It was all somewhat similar.

Moreover, He Kui's aura as a director was inherently convincing.

His life experience was far richer than Shin's, so it was possible to sway him.