Chapter 362: Chapter 123: S-Class Constitution!_2
After the final set of push-ups ended, before Ke Lian could remove the five-kilogram weight from her back, Du Xixi was already lying down with trembling arms. Sweat dripped from Du Xixi’s hair or skin onto the ground, quickly forming a shallow puddle.
"Xixi, rest this afternoon," Ke Lian said as he removed the weight, feeling heartbroken as he helped Du Xixi sit up and lean against his legs. He didn’t worry that Du Xixi’s sweat would soak his clothes. Ke Lian was focused on massaging Du Xixi’s sore arms and thighs.
Du Xixi, who hadn’t had such a large amount of exercise for a long time, found it a bit overwhelming for a moment. But with the Purification Talent restoring her vitality in real-time, she soon regained her energy.
Du Xixi shook her head, her eyes slightly moist, unable to distinguish if it was sweat or tears. She just softly said, "The time is too short. Let’s continue the training this afternoon."
Half a month’s training was enough to strengthen an ordinary person, but not enough to deal with the conspiracies and tricks of the major empires in the civilian competition. She could only continuously push her physical limits in such a short time, using every moment available, to avoid losing.
Ke Lian opened his mouth but seeing Du Xixi’s determined expression, in the end, he didn’t voice the persuasion that was on the tip of his tongue. He bowed his head, rested his forehead against Du Xixi’s damp one, and softly said, "Xixi, you’ve worked hard."
"You’re welcome," Du Xixi blinked, feeling that the pair of deep green eyes before her were filled with the deep affection she loved. Watching them, her heart felt like it was melting into a puddle.
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Du Xixi had been "in seclusion" at home training for half a month, and in the eyes of the outside world, it was as if Du Xixi had disappeared for half a month. Not only could Blue Star University’s Food Department not find any trace of Du Xixi, but even her livestream audience waited in vain for half a month.
Until the evening before the Alliance Military Competition began, the official account of the Blue Star Empire Military Department released information that made everyone understand the truth behind Du Xixi’s "disappearance."
Blue Star Empire Military Department Official: The new Alliance Military Competition will be held at the main base camp of the Military Department in the Blue Star Empire Main Star System, with the Imperial Marshal Ke Lian as the main person in charge. Based on the friendly suggestions of the Four Great Empires and their allies, all future Alliance Military Competitions will include a civilian section. Her Highness, Princess Du Xixi, will participate to demonstrate the Imperial Family’s majesty, as decided by public vote.
[——First comment, although I didn’t make it in time to see what the official account posted, it’s worth celebrating. After not posting anything for decades, the official account is finally back, yay~
——This looks like an old military fan. Our Military Department’s official account has always been as useless as a decoration. When I saw a post, I thought it was from a fake account until I clicked to verify it.
——I remember the last message from the official account was to celebrate His Majesty Chen Yin’s ascension. Since then, no matter what happens, the official account seemed to have forgotten its password and remains silent.
——It’s a big day, let’s celebrate properly.
——Aren’t you all going to read what the official account published first?
——We can only say that our Military Department’s communication style is mild yet sharp. Mentioning the friendly suggestions of the Four Great Empires and allies, just say they’re up to something!
——The official still saved face for the Four Great Empires. If it were me, I’d start cursing them out on the Star Network!
——Are we going to bite back just because a dog bit us?
——Such a fierce dog, I’d annoy everyone if bitten. Better get a rabies shot!
...
——Am I seeing things? Her Highness, Princess, is joining the civilian competition? And it was approved by public vote!
——It’s over, the civilian competition is doomed...
——And to demonstrate the Imperial Family’s majesty? Come on, those empires are probably ill-intentioned, wanting our Blue Star Empire to lose!
——Huh? Why is everyone doubting Madam? Isn’t she very strong in spiritual power?
——It’s well known that Madam was once frail and weak—too ill to attend university, so she always stayed home. After marrying the Marshal, Madam frequently visited the military hospital, acknowledged across the All-Star for having a "fragile constitution."
——I understand now.
——Maybe a special spiritual power section for Madam could be arranged? In terms of spiritual power, she won’t lose for sure.
——That’s too simplistic. If it were possible, how would Marshal Ke Lian disagree? I’m afraid the Four Great Empires are determined to make Madam lose the competition.