Giioka’s stubbornness, wanting to save face, didn’t elicit much response from Captain Jujo.
As long as Giioka sincerely apologized for his earlier denial of Victory Team’s trust in Jiang He’s statement, it would be enough.
"So Captain Jujo, regarding the proposal of inviting Daoist Jiang He to join TPC, did he accept?" Zewei asked Jujo.
If this Daoist Jiang He could join TPC, it would be a huge boost for TPC’s Victory Team.
Especially since he had just received news that morning, there seemed to be signs of a new monster in the mine shaft on Kurada Island.
Although the situation was still unclear, perhaps they could ask Daoist Jiang He.
"He declined TPC’s invitation, but he agreed to provide certain information in exchange for compensation at specific times," Jujo replied with a hint of helplessness in her expression.
This guy, despite his deep understanding of monsters, had a very lazy and carefree personality.
She now seriously doubted whether her mother’s previous praise for him and her deception of introducing him as a distant relative to lower her guard, was actually a setup.
Was her mother trying to neutralize her almost complete dedication to work with this lazy guy?
"He declined..." Zewei couldn’t help but feel a little regretful.
However, since Daoist Jiang He didn’t completely refuse to provide some information, it was a good result for now.
"Okay, Captain Jujo, I just received a report about signs of a monster appearing on Kurada Island. After you finish the upcoming television interview, please go there and inquire about it in person." Zewei said, placing a document on the table.
"Okay, I understand." Jujo nodded thoughtfully.
She had originally planned to stay in the base for a while to avoid facing her husband, unsure of how to act.
Unexpectedly, she received a mission to meet Jiang He so quickly...
But with a legitimate reason, it seemed like a good opportunity to gradually get acquainted with her husband.
........
"I have to say, the way Captain defended her husband was quite impressive," Hori muttered with admiration after Jujo left the base.
In his opinion, the main reason Captain forced Giioka to admit his mistake was likely to defend Jiang He’s conclusion.
"Indeed, even Chief Giioka was humbled," Nori nodded in agreement.
"What are you guys talking about? I think I heard Captain, husband, something like that," Lina curiously looked at the two from a distance.
Even Shin and Daigo, as well as others, looked at them with the same curiosity.
They couldn’t help but speculate.
Could it be that the Captain had already secretly married? And who could the other person be?
"Ah, nothing." Both Hori and Nori quickly waved their hands in denial.
Even the Captain herself hadn’t brought it up yet. If they spread the news now, she wouldn’t spare them. Maybe she would increase their daily weight training.
They were technicians, not fighters like Daigo and Shin.
However, their hasty denial only fueled Shin and Lina’s suspicions, almost confirming the truth.
The Captain seemed to have actually gotten married.
"Let’s first discuss the information about the two giants. We still need to write a report to headquarters," Soufang looked at Hori and Nori helplessly.
These two kids, their denial was basically a confirmation.
Why did he feel so sour?
It must be from drinking too much lemonade lately!
It definitely wasn’t because he was envious of that guy who probably still had his goddess pillow and a terrible personality.
"Yes, let’s analyze the information about the giants first." With Soufang’s statement, Daigo’s attention also shifted to the topic.
He had planned to go to the coffee shop with Captain Jujo to meet Jiang He yesterday, but he had missed the opportunity because he suddenly found a God Ray Stick in his arms, and he had to cover it up.
Now was a good time to see what the team could analyze.
"According to the information the Kirielod brought on Daoist Jiang He’s behalf, the more powerful and handsome of the two giants is named Saiya, while the other one resurrected from the statue is called Diiga," Nori operated the display screen.
On the command room’s big screen, the satellite footage of Jiang He fighting Golzan and Diiga fighting Melba soon appeared.
"He’s definitely cooler!" Lina’s eyes lit up as she looked at Saiya on the screen, exclaiming.
"He looks stronger. Don’t you think so, Daigo?" Shin added, turning to Daigo.
"Um... yeah." Daigo smiled awkwardly, feeling a little bit of a sting.
He wanted to say that Diiga was pretty cool too, but after seeing the comparison on the screen, he felt that Diiga and the Saiya transformed by Daoist Jiang He were not in the same league.
They seemed to be in a different style.
"Besides, by comparison, there’s a significant difference in their fighting skills. If Saiya is a master of martial arts, then this newly resurrected Diiga is more like a... uh, newbie," Nori chose his words carefully.
..... Daigo.
This wasn’t just a sting anymore, it was a kidney punch.
Despite feeling discouraged, he looked at the comparison of Saiya and Diiga’s battles on the screen, and realized his fighting skills needed serious improvement.
This made Daigo’s desire to find Jiang He even stronger. This senior must know more, and maybe he could give him some pointers.