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In the stillness of the night, just before dawn, the camp of the Dragon Breaker Army, which had been lively all night, finally fell silent.
However, did this surface calm truly signify peace? In the dormitory under the dim light of night, discussions might still be swirling. Jufeng had a conclusion in his mind that he felt no need to prove.
"Commander, this is your residence. The rooms next door are guest quarters; your friends can stay here for now."
Jufeng wandered around the room. Even during wartime, the treatment provided by the United Nations to the Dragon Head Army was impeccable.
He was naturally quite satisfied but sensed a different undertone in Ouyang Chang's words. He corrected himself, "They will be joining the Dragon Breaker Army in the future. Yes, Sisi and Vera included. We can discuss this matter further then."
Ouyang Chang paused at his words. He had anticipated Jufeng's people being placed within his ranks but had not expected that his own woman could also join the army.
He acknowledged with a nod and prepared to leave when Jufeng called him back.
"Ouyang Chang, I hope you can provide me and Dragon Elder with an explanation regarding tonight's events. If it concerns only our brothers, I won’t mind; but if there are outside pests involved, I will have no choice but to hold you accountable for poor oversight."
Ouyang Chang's body trembled slightly as he halted, and after a moment, he slowly left.
As everyone settled in, Vera lay beside Jufeng, watching as the night gradually faded—a sign that dawn was approaching. She felt a pang of concern for the man next to her.
"Feng, aren't you too tired? Get some good rest; there's no need to wake up early tomorrow."
The confrontation with Chen Ziping had been extremely intense; only those who reached Crimson Rank could truly understand Bai Yi's feelings. Moreover, they had been on the move without rest, and tonight had dragged on late into the night—he must be utterly exhausted.
Jufeng held Vera close but remained silent for a while. Vera listened intently to his soft breathing and realized that he had already fallen asleep.
Carefully, she nestled deeper into Jufeng's embrace, a sweet smile gracing her face as she too drifted off into slumber.
While one side enjoyed restful sleep, another remained awake.
Qi Fa, who had experienced a fierce showdown against an equal opponent, had already succumbed to sleep. However, Ouyang Chang sat in his office, gazing out at the night sky. The vague outlines of distant trees blurred before him; he simply could not find rest.
In the office stood another person of similar age to Jufeng. Judging by the insignia on his shoulder, he was surprisingly a brigade commander.
“Master, I…”
The young man’s face was grim, his brows furrowed deeply, and his fists clenched tightly, a true reflection of the tension he felt inside.
Ouyang Chang raised his hand, signaling the man to stop. He stood up and walked to the window, turning his back to the man. After a moment, he slowly said, “Longshu, how long have you been with the Dragon Breaker Army?”
Upon hearing this, Longshu's body tensed suddenly; he knew that no matter how he explained himself now, it would be futile.
The matter was settled.
“Master, it has been five years.”
Longshu's tone was desolate and filled with melancholy. Perhaps it was the atmosphere of the night that made it seem even more sorrowful.
Ouyang Chang sighed deeply and murmured, “So it has already been five years.”
“Five years ago, you came here as a distant relative of the Dragon Elder. At that time, many people thought you were just leveraging connections and kept their distance from you. But I treated you well and helped you improve your mecha skills over these five years. You’ve even achieved the rank of squad leader. In the Dragon Breaker Army, you are already the best candidate for the next Master.”
“But why do you still choose to do this?”
Ouyang Chang's expression was sorrowful. Everyone knew that Changchang was an emotional person who treated every comrade like a brother. However, Ouyang Chang's words sounded not only mournful but also carried a heavy sense of disappointment.
Disappointment is a terrible feeling.
“Master, I’m sorry.”
Longshu lowered his head, struggling to suppress his emotions and keep his tears from falling.
A man should bleed but not cry, especially for a soldier. Longshu was a straightforward and resolute person, usually so strict that he seemed almost rigid; it was rare to see him smile, let alone shed tears.
But tonight, he was on the verge of tears.
Listening to the choked voice behind him, it felt as if a string had been plucked in his heart, and tears began to surge like an ant building a mound on the dam.
When the Dragon Elder passed away, he cried like a broken man. Now, just two or three years later, he was about to shed tears again.
The two men stood in silence in the office for a long time. After a while, Ouyang Chang wearily waved his hand and said slowly, "You can go. The Dragon Breaker Army owes you nothing. As for whether you owe the Dragon Breaker Army anything, I believe you know in your heart."
Upon hearing this, the man’s tears began to fall uncontrollably.
After standing for a moment, he turned to leave.
He wanted something but had no face to ask for it.
After the night comes dawn. Longshu left the Dragon Breaker Army's base and headed straight to the First Army's headquarters.
There was no need for any concealment; thanks to Ouyang Chang's position in the Dragon Breaker Army, it took less than an hour to uncover the identity of the Commander who had troubled Jufeng. Unfortunately, after Jufeng's reminder, Ouyang Chang quickly investigated and discovered his background.
It turned out that he was an undercover agent sent by the First Army.
Soldiers do not engage in such conspiracies. When the Dragon Elder was alive, who would have bothered to investigate Longshu’s slight connection with the Commander? However, after investigation, it became clear that what was thought to be a connection was merely a thread—too weak to bear any weight.
The elderly Pand Zhong rose early and looked at the message Longshu had sent over. He gazed at the young man standing before him with some regret and said, "I didn’t expect that by asking you to give Jufeng some trouble, you would end up exposed. Had I known this would happen, we wouldn’t have made this deal."
Longshu listened expressionlessly to Pand Zhong’s words, unsure of what thoughts were swirling in his mind.
After a moment, Pand Zhong continued, "You are a talented individual. The promise I made to you will now be fulfilled. You will be assigned to the Fifth Division of the First Army as a Master. I hope you can continue to strive and create brilliance."
Longshu saluted with a standard military gesture and replied loudly, "Thank you, Commander," before turning to leave.
Walking through the First Army's base and seeing unfamiliar comrades, Longshu felt a mix of emotions within him.
Here, being a Master is far less enjoyable than serving as a commander in the Dragon Breaker Army.
It's a pity that everything cannot return to how it once was.
Longshu faced the general direction of the Dragon Breaker Army and saluted, treating it as an apology.
In the office, Pand Zhong looked at the report before him, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepening with concern.
He murmured, "I didn't expect Jufeng to make such a bold move right upon taking office. Truly formidable for someone so young!"
Suddenly, his expression twisted into one of ferocity as he muttered harshly to himself, "It's a pity you chose to be my opponent. Even if you have grown your wings, I will pluck them out one by one."
(To be continued)
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