In those days of Plants vs. Zombies

Chapter 604 Paradise, Childhood Chapter, Hell on Earth

After learning that it was just a misunderstanding caused by friendly forces, Fortress 59 was lifted from its guard.

A moment later, the massive armored airship slowly landed on the fortress's plaza, where a special vehicle from the Imperial Command had been waiting for a long time.

After sending Dorothy, who was holding a cheeseburger in one hand and a sparkling cola in the other, off the airship, Qi Lin hurriedly returned to the airship.

He was very busy and had to continue his daily patrol duties, so he couldn't afford to waste too much time.

Incidentally, Dorothy's personal mech "Paradise" was also transported off the airship and handed over to a group of Imperial engineers from the Imperial 59th Army.

They will maintain and inspect the park to ensure it is always in optimal condition.

"Nice to meet you, Major Dorothy from the Qingying Squadron. Please get in the car. The Commander-in-Chief has been waiting for you in her office for quite some time."

The Imperial officer who came to greet Dorothy gave a crisp salute, the metal buttons on his uniform clinking together.

His gaze couldn't help but shift slightly, lingering for a moment on the amusement park not far away.

The design of the park is completely different from that of the usual Z mechs. It is bright pink all over and decorated with various stickers, candies and bows, full of a little girl's dream and innocence.

But beneath this flashy exterior lies a formidable firepower capable of destroying a Tier 1 advanced war garden.

Dorothy's cheeks were bulging with food, and she mumbled an indistinct "Mmm" in response.

She stuffed the last bite of the hamburger into her mouth, then tilted her head back and downed the cola in her glass in one gulp, her two playful ponytails swaying from side to side as she let out a satisfied sigh.

"Let's go, take me to see your commander-in-chief."

Dorothy wiped her mouth, casually crumpled the wrapper and the empty cup into a ball, and accurately tossed it towards the trash can dozens of meters away, making a soft "thump" sound.

"Please."

The Imperial officer, who was acting as the driver, opened the car door and then drove Dorothy to the Imperial command headquarters located in the center of the fortress.

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"Your Highness, I'm back."

Carrying the Lonely Star Blade on her back, Mu Xi stepped through the spatial portal and placed a cup of almond milk that she had casually brought from the kitchen next to Ye Yang.

Ye Yang has long since changed out of his previous elegant and luxurious palace attire, and in his place is a smart and handsome military uniform.

"Thanks for your hard work, Muxi. Have you found your target yet?"

Taking a small sip of the perfectly warm almond milk, Ye Yang looked at the travel-worn Mu Xi and couldn't help but ask a question.

Upon hearing Ye Yang's question, Mu Xi lowered her head slightly, her tone tinged with weariness and apology: "Not yet, Your Highness. I'm very sorry, please give me some more time."

The abandoned city of No. 59 is too large. For Muxi to find the location of the Redemption Road's stronghold in the No. 59 war zone by himself is undoubtedly like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"No, let's stop the search for now, Muxi."

Ye Yang put down the porcelain cup in her hand, called Mu Xi to her side, raised her hand and gently brushed the dust off her personal maid's face, and said softly, "Don't overwork yourself, or I'll feel sorry for you."

"Your Highness..."

Mu Xi's ear tips turned bright red instantly, but she did not dodge Ye Yang's hand. Instead, she let the latter's cool fingertips caress her cheek.

"Hmm...did I come at the wrong time?"

Just then, Xuan Yuan's slightly teasing voice suddenly came from the doorway, startling Ye Yang and Mu Xi, who were in the middle of their "intimate interaction".

Before anyone knew it, the young Imperial Judge appeared at the office door.

She leaned against the door frame, arms crossed over her chest, her playful gaze shifting back and forth between Ye Yang and Mu Xi's faces.

"Ahem, Judge Xuan Yuan, as the eldest princess of the empire, I order you to forget everything you just saw!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan let out a soft laugh.

She slowly straightened up and walked to Ye Yang, her mockery undiminished.

"Your Highness's orders are naturally beyond my ability to disobey, however..."

Deliberately drawing out the last syllable, Xuan Yuan placed her hands on the desk, looked at Ye Yang's slightly unnatural face, and said with a half-smile, "As for the price of forgetting everything, Your Highness, how would you like to pay?"

Ye Yang raised an eyebrow, her fingertips lightly tracing the cuff of her military uniform, her expression returning to its usual composure: "Then... what does Judge Xuan Yuan desire?"

"What do you want? Of course, I want to pinch Your Highness's little cheeks again. The feel of them is...tsk tsk, they're exceptionally nice."

Before she finished speaking, Xuan Yuan's jade hand reached out towards Ye Yang's cheek.

Ye Yang deftly turned her head, and Xuan Yuan's fingertips brushed against the hair beside her ear, bringing with it a faint, cool fragrance.

"Xuan Yuan, the Judge, you're trying to take liberties with the Empire's eldest princess again, aren't you!"

"To be disrespectful to Your Highness? I would not dare, but Your Highness's pretty face... is just too tempting to get closer to."

Xuan Yuan chuckled, but quickly suppressed her smile and reverted to her usual serious expression.

"The Dark Iron brigade is fully prepared and ready to go at any time. In addition, a 'guest' from Old Z has just arrived at Fortress 59."

The so-called Old Z is a zombie hero codenamed "Z" whose real name is unknown. He is ranked thirteenth in the S-class of the Zombie Heroes Association.

He was the pilot of the Empire's first Z-Mech (prototype), and single-handedly trained the mech legion that now fights for the Empire on all sides and has made great contributions.

In addition, Old Z was awarded the rank of general and concurrently served as the commander-in-chief of the Z Mech Army Group.

Ye Yang asked in confusion, "Guests? Sent by Old Z, could they be his group of 'Elites'?"

Xuan Yuan nodded: "That's right. After all, the target we need to rescue this time who was taken away by the Redemption Path is a reserve member of the Qingying Squadron."

"Hmm...who is the team sent this time? Electra and his electrodes? Priscilla and her ash? Or the famous Z7?"

"neither."

Xuan Yuan helplessly turned her gaze to the window, where the airship that had landed had already taken off again: "It's Dorothy and her paradise."

Ye Yang blinked, recalling the silly, cute pink-haired twin-tailed loli who liked to use absolute firepower to crush all powerful enemies.

"It's this carefree, gluttonous little one..."

She murmured to herself, quite satisfied with the result: "However, it was an unexpected surprise."

"surprise?"

Mu Xi, standing to the side, frowned slightly, looking at her prince with some confusion.

Ye Yang explained, "That's right. Although Dorothy is naive, a bit eccentric, acts on her own whims, and is quite childish, her Paradise is the most terrifyingly powerful mecha among all the Qingying's exclusive mechas."

"Although she is only a child under sixteen years old, she is a genius pilot personally trained by Old Z."

Xuan Yuan narrowed her eyes, and the scene of Paradise slaughtering all enemies on the battlefield appeared in her mind: "Once you sit in Paradise's cockpit, Dorothy will shed her innocent and cute disguise and transform into a precise and ruthless killing machine, annihilating all enemies with the most terrifying firepower."

She paused, then exclaimed, "That's not some fairy tale, it's a real 'hell on earth'."