Chapter 95 - A Textbook Hero

Translated by Eve

Edited by Kitty, Serefina

12. A Textbook Hero

Xie Hes expression instantly changed. Lance didnt die?!

Cecil looked at his adjutant. He paused. Give it to me. You go out, ba.

The adjutant quickly handed over an exquisite little communications device to Cecil before quickly retreating.

Xie He looked at Cecil, eyebrows furrowed tightly together. He slowly said, This isnt possibleI stabbed him in the heart twice. Even if hes an Evolved Human, he should have died without a doubt!

Cecil was actually very surprised. At that time, he and Sawyer had been convinced that Lance was dead because they had believed that Xie He would not have miscalculated. As an experienced soldier, Xie He knew very well how to strike a fatal hit. This kind of mistake should not exist. Cecil thought about it and said, Perhaps they are trying to trick us. Well know after watching.

Xie He nodded. An inexplicable unease flitted through his eyes.

Cecil opened up the communications device. A hologram instantly appeared.

The black-haired, golden-eyed man in the hologram was handsome without flaw. There was his ever-present indifference on his face. Although it was just an image, it looked as if those gold eyes could pierce through your heart. He donned the military uniform of the Empire and his gaze were sharp, no weakness to be seen.

Xie He stared at this blankly. The first time he saw the man, it was also through a hologram like this.Round and round they went, until they seemed to have come back to the start.

He watched as Lance fixed his eyes on him. Although he knew that it was a recording, it felt like he was looking at the actual person.

Ice cold, formidable, insufferably arrogant.

Lances gracefully curved lips parted and he simply said, Come back and Ill let them go.

That was it. With that, the video ended.

Xie Hes pupils slightly retracted. He clenched both hands tightly into fists.

A long time later, Xie He turned to look at Cecil. He looked lost. Do you thinkthat this is real? That hes really alive?

Cecil suddenly felt his heart ache. What kind of bone-penetrating torment must one have to face, to make a man who has always been so strong, look like thiswaverafter seeing an image that has yet to be confirmed real or false?

Cecil didnt want to think too deeply. He bent down and gazed into Xie Hes eyes and said, It doesnt matter if its real or fake. In any case, we wont hand you over.

Xie Hes lips moved, his gaze complicated. He said, Whats the situation outside?

Cecil smiled. Dont worry. Ill handle it.

Xie He cast his gaze down and did not speak again.

Cecil bid farewell and left. As soon as he did, his expression became grave.

444Host

dada

, you didnt tell me that you pierced his heart, ah ah ah!He had been worried about negatively affecting Host

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so he had held himself back, not daring to make a peep until now! _(:)_

Xie HeBaby, if my acting is too phony to the point where I cant even trick myself, how can I trick someone like Lance? Do you think that Im the type of person who would make a beginners mistake like that? Smile.JPG

444So you really tried to kill him then, ah!!! ( |||)

Xie He100%. ?

444Then what if he really died, what would we do, ah ah ah. QAQ

Xie HeBaby, what are you so nervous for? Its just ninety thousand experience points. ?

444He nearly forgot that this was a rich man. _(:)_

Xie He had naturally really tried to kill him. Lorens t.i.tle of the Federations Star had been earned with the lives of others. It would be unlikely for him to be unable to find someones heart. Only, according to what he had observed while he and Lance had been intimately interacting, Lance should be able to survive this kind of injury so long as it receives prompt treatment. The Empires Royal Family had the strongest bloodline within the entirety of the Empire. Every single one of the Royal Family was a high level Evolved Human. Moreover, their physical composition and conditions were all top-secret. Xie He thought that unless he had enough time to turn Lances bones to dust, it was unlikely that the Empire wouldnt be able to save Lance, given the level of their technology.

However, he didnt have the time to turn Lances bones to dust at that time. Therefore, he was taking a risk.

Only, everything came with a risk. There has never been anything that was for certain. The only difference was in the amount of control over the risk.

If Lance could be so easily killed, he would have died many times by now.

Cecil didnt come over for two days. No news was bad news. Otherwise, there was no way Cecil wouldnt show up.

k3010;Xie HekUU1J;Though death befalls all men alike, it may be weightier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather.k3011;

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k3010;Xie HekUU1J;I think that in the future textbooks of the Federation, there will certainly be my place within them.k3011;

444Your vision is quite far_(:)_

Xie HeNo, I just miss Lance, that little vixen, a bit. After all, his technique is really quite good, hehe.

444Suddenly, he feels a bit indifferent.

The third night, Cecil came back. He looked exhausted but smiled at Xie He. Sorry, Ive been busy these last two days.

Xie He did not smile back. He looked at him calmly. Hes still alive, isnt he?

Cecils expression grew rigid. He did not respond.

There were no ripples in Xie Hes eyes, as if he had already completely accepted this truth. He said, Hes still alive. Otherwise, you would have already told me that it was just a trick.

Cecil could no longer hide it. He parted his lips. Yes, Lance has personally led the Empires forces. We received intelligence confirming that hes alive.

Xie He showed an expression of pain and self-blame. Its my fault. I miscalculated.

No, Cecil grabbed Xie Hes hand and earnestly said, Youve already done all that you can. Its not your fault. Youve paid more than anyone else.

Xie He raised the corner of his lips into a self-mocking smile and asked, How is it outside?

Dont worry, we can deal with it Cecil said.

Cecil, Xie He looked him firmly in the eye, interrupting him and slowly said, Tell me the truth.

Cecil pursed his lips. For a long time, he didnt respond.

At this time, the door was slammed open. Sawyer strode in and said with a deep voice, Tell him the truth. He has a right to know.

Xie He looked at Sawyer in surprise. When did you come back?

Sawyer hadnt been around these last few days. Xie He had heard that Sawyer had taken a large portion of the force under his command and betrayed the Empire, occupying several of the Empires Planetary Systems. The war situation outside was a mess.

I just came back. Sawyers gaze softened as he turned to look at Xie He.

Xie He nodded and said, Will you tell me about the situation outside now?

Sawyer was about to speak when Cecil suddenly said, Ill say it. Ill tell you everything.

The Empires army has surrounded us. They are also attacking our other bases. Lance has demanded that we hand you over. Every day that we delay matters, he will destroy one of our bases and capture all of our soldiers. Right now, weve already lost three Planetary Systems, Cecil said, The situation is not looking good. We can hold on for a while longer. Today, I decided to evacuate you. They will not find you.

Xie He did not reply. He only asked, Whats his condition? If you hand me over, what will he do?

Cecil said, He said that he would retreat and would release the captives.But its obviously a lie. The Empire has always been merciless. How could they let us off? Theyre just trying to trick us into handing you over.

Hand me over, Xie He said.

Cecil grit his teeth, eyes unwilling. No, I wont hand you over.

He would never let Xie He fall into Lances clutches again!

Sawyer had been listening in silently all this time. At this moment, he abruptly spoke up, I think that we should hand him over.

Cecil immediately turned to look at him with fury! Incredulous, he said, What are you saying, you coward?!

I just think that this is the most appropriate solution, thats all. Lance does not seem to be lying. If he wanted to kill us all, he could directly attack. He doesnt need to use such a tactic, Sawyers voice was low. He looked like he was struggling but continued, Moreover, Loren will not live past ten days if he stays with uswhile the Empire can treat him.

He knew more than Cecil. He knew that as long as Lance wanted to save Xie He, he was the only person in the world that could do so.As long as Xie He would live, Sawyer was willing to surrender the person he loved temporarily.

Although it was extremely difficult to make this decision.

Youre insane! Lance will not let him off, hell kill him! Cecils eyes were red.

He doesnt have to do anything, and Loren will still die.

Sawyer understood how Cecil felt. But he knew that impulsiveness and letting ones feelings decide matters would not solve a thing right now.

Cecil blocked Xie He from Sawyer and said, No one should dare think about handing him over.

It wasnt that he didnt understand the logic, it was just that he could not bear losing him again. He would rather die with Xie He than watch him endure Lances torment again. Sometimes, death was a kind of liberation. This time, he would protect Xie Hes dignity until the very last moment!

Xie He stared at Cecils back, eyes stinging. He understood how Cecil felt but.He could not watch Lance continue like this. If he could put an end to it all, then he couldnt sit back and watch helplessly as others died for him.

Move, Cecil, Xie He said.

Cecil looked back at Xie He. His gray eyes were full of sorrow. There was pleading in his voice, Dont go, OK? Youve already given up enough.

Xie He gave him a gentle smile. Im really happy to have been able to meet you, really.

Cecils expression changed. He parted his lips, I also Suddenly, before he could finish, there was a sharp pain at the back of his head and he toppled to the ground. He watched helplessly as Sawyer walked out from behind him and carried Xie He away.

No, dont leavedont go.

He wanted to stop it, but his consciousness began to go blurry.

He wanted to say,

Im also really happy to have met you. Ive never regretted loving you.

Ive never regretted it.

Ding, Cecils Favourability Value +5. The current Favourability Value is 100.

Sawyer carried Xie He and resolutely stepped out. He placed Xie He into a single person s.p.a.cecraft. He personally helped him do his seatbelt.

Just as he was about to close the door, Sawyer looked up at Xie He. Sawyer, who had always been steady and coldly resolute, had a sliver of pain and hesitation on his face at this moment. He said, Do you blame me?

Xie He looked into his eyes and curved his lips into a smile, No, I am only grateful towards you.

Because you have always helped me. You have always helped me accomplish what my heart desired.

Sawyer could read the words Xie He did not say out loud. The pain in his eyes deepened.

No, this time, Im not doing what you want. This time, Im doing what I want. I want you to liveits just that you can only live if youre in the Empire. We cant save you.

At this moment, there was suddenly so much more he wanted to say. He wanted to tell him how he felt. He wanted to hold him. He even wanted to be like Cecil and die with Xie He. That wasnt a bad choice.

Howeverhe really didnt want to lose him. He had no choice but to admit that Lance was the only person that could save Xie He.

In the end, Sawyer only said three words: Wait for me.

He closed the cabin door and watched as Xie He went far away.

Live. Wait for me to come get you.

Ding, Sawyers Favourability Value +5. The current Favourability Value is 95.

Lance sat before the control board of Empires stars.h.i.+p. He looked at the vast s.p.a.ce in front of him. He had already sat here for three days. He didnt leave even for a moment.

His medical officer looked at him uneasily. Finally, he couldnt help but try to persuade, Your Highness, why not go back and rest in your room? If he comes, we will tell you.

His Highness has woken up with much difficulty. His injuries had yet to fully heal. As soon as he woke up, he had once again deployed his forces and tidied up the chaos without stopping. Soon after, he began to encircle and annihilate the Federations bases, forcing them to hand Loren over. He hadnt rested at all.

As Lances medical officer, he thought that he had taken a stroll to the gates of h.e.l.l and back with Lance!

Im fine, Lance said insipidly. There was no intention to get up.

The medical officer felt extremely helpless. He could only continue guarding at the side, extremely terrified and on edge. He also hadnt slept for three days! However, he didnt dare leave.He really wanted to quit this really dangerous occupation.

It was at this time that a small white dot slowly emerged from within the darkness of s.p.a.ce.

It was a single person s.p.a.cecraft. It could only travel a short distance within the universe. There were no weapons on it and had no offensive ability. It shouldnt be able to appear here, but it had appeared here without any obstructions.

The medical officer was so happy he could shed tears of joy.He could finally rest!

Lance suddenly stood up, eyes fixed before him.

Youve come backmy beloved.

Dont ever think of leaving me.

Come, lock him up. Return to the Empire, Lance said. He reached out to cover his mouth and lightly coughed.

The medical officer was scared witless as he looked at Lance. Your Highness, you should quickly go back and rest, ba.

A Lieutenant General came over to ask for orders, Your Highness, how should we deal with the Federation Captives? And should we stop the attack on the Federations bases?

End all attacks and release the captives. We are returning right now, Lance said.

That Lieutenant General seemed unresigned. Just like that?

The Empire had never lost before!

Lances expression grew cold and he turned his head to face him, Are you questioning my orders?

The officer trembled, No!

Very good. Then go implement them, Lances voice was chilly.

Lance turned around. His expression was apathetic. These Federation soldiers were nothing but dancing clowns and mob-like characters in his eyes. He could deal with them whenever he wanted. There was no rush. He would let them feel comfortable for the time being.Actually, before coming this time, he was already suspicious of Sawyer.

Everything was within his plans. The only thing he didnt expect was that Xie He would be able to hurt him.

But that wasnt Xie Hes fault. It was his own. It was him who had given Xie He the chance to hurt him. It was him who had been moved when he shouldnt have been. But he would not hesitate or regret. He has never regretted doing what he had to to get whatever he wanted.

What he wanted, he would never let go of.

Compared to Xie Hes life, these Federation soldiers were insignificant.

Xie He approached the Empires stars.h.i.+p. He was encircled by a group of Mechas and was carefully escorted in.

Soon after, he was shut in a lavish room. It was obviously the room of a high-level officer. Xie He was satisfied after sizing it up. Unfortunately, it was just a bit worse off than Lances room. What a pity.

Xie He was locked up like this for a few days. He didnt see a single person throughout. His food was sent through a channel.

Xie He was very calm. 444 was really not.

444Lance actually hasnt come to see you. This is irrational, ah. (:)_

Xie HeWhats irrational, Baby?

444Didnt he pay such a big price to get you back?

Xie HeTruly a poor little thing.

444Hm?Is he talking about me? No, right? Hes not, right? @[email protected]

Xie HeWhen a man cannot satisfy his lover, he would feel too embarra.s.sed to show himself. A mans pitiful self-esteem, ah. ?

444

After another day pa.s.sed, Xie Hes door was suddenly opened from the outside.

He was pushed out of the stars.h.i.+p by two soldiers. He once again set foot on the Empires soil. He looked up. Lance stood not far away, returning his gaze calmly. Lance didnt move. He waited until Xie He came up to him. Only then did he lower his head slightly, a dark and unclear light flickering through his eyes. You must find it a pity that Im still alive.

Eve: For Cecil and Sawyers goodbye scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fHs9cYZGv0

One of my favourite songs and it fits so well here. My heart always aches for the poor supporting male leads.

sere: omg i like that song too ? d.a.m.n reading this chapter hurts me ?