Rebirth of the Interstellar Pope <Mecha>

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

【Anno: I cannot support Anshuo's choice; I can only wish him well. But if one day, my lover and my brother stand on opposite sides, how should I choose?】

Yunxiu stood in the center of the room, dressed sharply in a suit, his chin slightly raised and his back straight. With his arms outstretched as if embracing someone, he danced gracefully by himself.

Anno, seated on a nearby sofa, observed him with a hint of approval. "Very good. Remember, no matter how old the women in your arms may be, they are still ladies. They deserve respect and care. When dancing, the initiative lies with the man. You must control the steps and lead your partner. And if your partner is unable to move gracefully, you need to be mindful of her emotions."

Yunxiu halted mid-dance, still holding his pose, and turned to Anno with a curious look. "What if there's a man in my arms?"

Without missing a beat, Anno smiled and replied, "Then you must remember that if you are being led during a dance, you take on the role of the woman."

Rufeite, sitting on the sofa beside Anno, chimed in with a playful tone, "Yes, does JJ not want it anymore?"

Yunxiu shot an awkward glance at his lower body before continuing to sway to the music.

Anno turned his attention to Rufeite, who had been unusually still since the morning. "Aren't you going out today?"

Rufeite flashed a mischievous grin, one he believed to be charming. "No, no, I want to stay at home with my parents... uh-huh."

Anno raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "I thought you would at least reach out to the military today."

"Of course! Liu Yian and Kewei have already arrived in Yindi; I've invited them for afternoon tea."

As Anno fell into brief contemplation, Rufeite sensed a hint of worry clouding his lover's expression. "Kwei's army has withdrawn from Guangdi La," he added.

"Really? That was fast," Anno replied, surprise evident in his voice.

Rufeite nodded. "There are even faster developments. The Church has also pulled back its mechas."

Anno arched an eyebrow. "Aren't you worried you'll choke on your words while talking like that?"

In response, Rufeite took Anno's hand and kissed the back of it tenderly. "If it's for you, it's worth it."

Anno: "..."

After lunch, Yunxiu headed upstairs to read, leaving Anno to prepare coffee as he waited for Kewei and Liu Yian in the sky garden alongside Rufeite.

Coviano, a soldier Anno had encountered before, was known for his impressive demeanor and strong will. However, Anno had yet to meet Luyi Anano. Rufeite's evaluation of him was simple: "man and wife."

Rufeite crossed one leg over the other, his expression thoughtful. "If you've lived with him, you'd know he has a typical wifely personality, always wanting to manage the household affairs."

Anno had heard Rufeite mention Liu Yian before and knew he was a high-ranking military leader. Yet, a pang of discomfort washed over him upon realizing Rufeite and Liu Yian had spent time together.

Frowning slightly, Anno chose to remain silent.

Noticing the change in Anno's expression, Rufeite quickly clarified, "It's not what you think. We were classmates and roommates in college, and we had a very close friendship. I joined the military department thanks to him."

Anno raised an eyebrow. "Not what I thought?"

Rufeite hesitated for a moment. "Pào... friend. Really, we're not that kind of relationship. You know I have a rough personality and don't always think before I speak." He resembled a large, loyal dog, desperately wanting to convey his determination and fidelity.