"Is she that girl over there?
"Yes, I heard the waiter say that."
"She's so beautiful!"
Hearing what those people said, Riker gasped. He followed where the eyes of those who were fussing were directed. Heracles also reacts.
"Elxi von Rochelle is here?"
"It seems so," Riker answered as he continued to look at where Elxi and his friends were, as well as Heracles.
"There must be bodyguards around her. Yup, I saw two…, no. Three people. Two of them are watching her from her 3 and 9, and the third is at her 6."
While Heracles read the menu while analyzing the people who look after Elxi, Riker looked at the von Rochelle Princess. Elxi does have an oval face shape that is so enchanting.
One of the unique things about the colony's residents is that some of them have Eurasian faces, as do Elxi and her father. However, the faces of the von Rochelle father and daughter look more Caucasian.
Secretly, Riker watched Elxi and even admired the woman whose hair was styled in a French twist. The 22-year-old woman's movements are also very graceful. He continued to chat with his friends.
"By the way, I know from my father that one of the Elderich Brothers is now a UEF officer," said Elxi again.
"Oh, No…!"
"UEF's image is currently falling, due to the Edison incidents, Elxi. At least don't marry one of the Elderich Brothers now..."
"Who said I would marry him…?!"
"Don't listen to these bitches, Elxi. This was von Rochelle and Elderich's business. All your friends are commoners, they don't understand."
"I support you marrying either of the Elderich twins…"
"They're not twins, Claudia."
"I thought they were twins…?!"
"At least, my best friend is the daughter of the most respected person in Cloudbase and so is her husband. So later, we can go there without passports, right, Elxi?"
"Wait, Wait! Why are you all talking like I'm really going to marry one of the Elderich Brothers?"
"Ha ha ha ha…!"
Meanwhile, from where he was sitting, Riker continued to look at Elxi who was busy talking and laughing with her friends.
"The von Rochelle girl is very beautiful, isn't she?" said Heracles which made Riker divert his attention from Elxi. Heracles handed him the menu and Riker accepted.
"Just like noble women in general. Elegant, charismatic," answered Riker, who started choosing what dish he wanted to enjoy.
"Having a relationship with a daughter of the Cloudbase's ruler like her will be better if our dreams come true," said Heracles with a smile.
"Unless we're dating an official's daughter from a neutral colony," Riker replied hilariously.
The world's politics in the Space Era is currently divided into two: countries that are members of the United Earth and some are neutral countries.
Likewise, with Cloudbase. There are colonies that submit to the United Earth, while neutral colonies obey the orders of their founding countries. However, a good friendship existed between the two.
"The funny thing is, we are currently the ones trying to make it all happen," Heracles responded to Riker who chimed in.
"Hopefully freedom and peace will be established soon," continued Riker. He raised his hand to call the waitress.
The ELC emerged in countries where the population did not like their government conforming to United Earth, or countries that actually secretly rebelled against United Earth.
This group of defectors hopes that what is being intensively voiced by the Elderian at Cloudbase will soon come true. What else if not: colonies would have their own government regardless of the country that founded them.
According to the plan, if Cloudbase finally becomes independent, these countries will declare an alliance with Cloudbase so that they are stronger.
"It seems our chatter is too heavy for this relaxed atmosphere, Riker," said Heracles finally.
"You started it, Bro. I'll return it to you and please start another topic of conversation."
"Is this place very popular? Many beautiful women are sitting here," Heracles said as he looked around.
"Se Détendre has only been around for just over a year. But you see it yourself. This place is very comfortable, and the food is delicious," said Riker.
"The place is very comfortable. But I can only comment on the food and drinks after I try them myself. By the way, did Laetitia and Brann tell you where they went?" asked Heracles.
"Laetitia has her own favorite place, she said. They go there. A place near here. Tomorrow, I plan to meet my old friend. Maybe we'll meet again here or somewhere," said Riker while his eyes returned to take a look where Elxi were.
***
In Benedict Engineering's Mega Armor weapons and equipment laboratory. Aubrey was walking with Jarett Williamson in a round hallway where the surfaces was covered with metal.
"Are you sure you want to execute Engine No.2, Mr. Wildemann…?" Jarett asked while looking at the display on his tablet device.
"A hundred percent, Mr. Williamson," Aubrey confirmed.
"But Seraph's Skyburner pack is a Double Twin Booster. Shouldn't we just concentrate on arming him more? I think that will be enough for him to deal with the silver bogey," Jarett argued.
"I thought that he wasn't enough to face Crow 01. That's his name, Crow 01, said the stupid Elon. I'm guessing that's not its true name. From now on, maybe we'll just call the silver bogey: 'The Ugly Duckling'," Aubrey said with a cold expression. However, Jarett chuckled.
Aubrey and Jarett came to the end of the hall with a metal door. Jarett stopped walking and lowered his head while moving his hand to invite Aubrey to come forward.
"For Christ's sake, you can do it too, Mr. Williamson," Aubrey stepped forward towards the metal door as if complaining to her co-worker.
"Not as elegant as you do, Mr. Wildemann. Or should I call you: Master Elderich…?" said Jarett with a funny mischievous smile.
"Okay alright, I'll pay you for not calling me by that name. Why do I think that appellation is more suitable for Aiden?" Aubrey was murmuring while Jarett snorted which indicated he was laughing.
Arriving at the panel of the door which also formed a circle, Aubrey said, "This is Aubrey Wildemann."
"Hi, Aubrey Wildemann," a female AI voice greeted Aubrey.
"Zarina, please open the door for me."
"As you please, Aubrey."
The round iron door in front of Aubrey opened with a split. The person who asked for the door to be opened came in followed by Jarett.
"That's what I call elegant rather than having to flash the card, scan the thumb, then the retina and everything has to be done after Zarina gives the order," joked Jarett. This time Aubrey smiled slightly.
The two arrived at a balcony of a giant room. Down there, people walked around while there were automatic machines working to lift large objects or attach things to them.
Walking further down the balcony, Aubrey and Jarett arrived at one of the sessions. Both of them could see an airplane-like object complete with wings.
Jarett grabbed two communication devices from his pocket and handed one to Aubrey who immediately said.
"Is Engine No. 2 have been replaced with Rochellium turbines, Mr. Fisk?"
"Not yet, Mr. Wildemann, we are waiting for your order," answered someone down there to Aubrey through the communication device.
"Then install that Rochellium turbine now."