Chapter 131 Chapter 131: Twenty-seven years ago "S-class hero...
·Twenty-seven years ago·
In the red desert of the seventh galaxy, the sand was rolled up into waves by the strong wind, like a burning ocean.
The sky was obscured by thick clouds, and the occasional light that filtered through was dyed dark red, adding a somewhat depressing atmosphere to this desolate land.
A low roar broke the silence, and a large number of aircraft and warships descended from the sky and landed steadily in the valley.
The hatch slowly opened, and a large number of female insects poured out. Their figures looked particularly solemn against the backdrop of the red sand.
The females quickly dispersed, clearly well-trained, and began searching for resources and food in this barren land.
Their movements were skillful and orderly, but there was a hint of heaviness on everyone's face.
The atmosphere within the rebel army was extremely depressing, as if an invisible haze shrouded the hearts of every female insect.
Water source.
"Oh, what should I do? The leader is missing and I can't contact him at all!"
A female insect grumbled in a low voice, her voice full of anxiety.
"Nothing's going to happen, is it?"
Another female insect echoed, her brow furrowed, the bucket in her hand trembling slightly.
Several female insects were whispering to each other while hitting the water, their voices quite low.
No one noticed that the water source in this desert had long been occupied by strange snakes.
At the moment they hit the water, the water surface suddenly fluctuated violently, and a huge snake covered with red scales suddenly rushed out of the water, opened its bloody mouth, and pounced on the female insects.
"careful!"
A female insect screamed, but it was too late.
The strange snake was extremely fast and arrived in front of them almost instantly.
Several female insects were horrified and quickly spread their wings, trying to escape, but their movements seemed so slow in front of the strange snake.
Just as the sharp fangs were about to pierce their bodies, at the critical moment, a gray figure flew over from a distance like lightning.
“Swish——”
A sharp sound of breaking through the air was heard, and the gray wings were like sharp blades, instantly cutting off the head of the strange snake.
The snake fell heavily to the ground, splashing red sand.
The female insects were still in shock and looked up at the figure who saved them - Delshi, the first captain of the rebel army and a former imperial major general who led an orthodox army to join the rebel army.
Delshi's long gray hair fluttered in the wind, his eyes were cold and sharp, and the wings in his hands had not been completely folded yet, with a trace of blood still on the edges.
"What are you talking about? You're talking nonsense, you're being careless, you're disrupting military discipline!"
Delshi's voice was low and stern, and his eyes swept across the female insects like a knife.
His words were filled with unquestionable majesty, which instantly made the female insects lower their heads and dared not say a word.
Delshi retracted his wings, turned around and looked into the distance, his brows slightly furrowed.
The disappearance of the leader did indeed throw the entire rebel army into chaos, but he knew that now was not the time to panic.
He must stabilize the morale of the army and find the whereabouts of the leader, otherwise the entire rebel army will fall into disarray.
"Stay on mission and don't get distracted."
Delshi said coldly, then spread his wings and flew away. His gray wings drew a sharp arc against the background of the red desert.
His figure quickly disappeared in the wind and sand, leaving the female insects standing there, looking at each other, with awe and a hint of embarrassment in their hearts.
"Is that... Captain Delshi?" A female insect spoke slowly, with uncertainty and a hint of awe in her voice.
"Yes, that should be it."
The other female insect nodded, a hint of gossip flashing in her eyes.
"I heard that Captain Delerhi's fiancé, Lord Link, came to visit the captain! How enviable!"
"Mr. Link is truly considerate and affectionate..."
The original female insect sighed, her eyes following Delexi's receding figure, her tone full of envy.
The desert wind was still howling, blowing up red sand and making it fly in the air.
The grains of sand hit the female insects' faces, bringing a slight stinging sensation, as if reminding them that every moment on this land is full of danger and unknowns.
The distant skyline is blurred by wind and sand, foreshadowing the difficulties and unpredictability of the future.
When Deleh returned to the base, a robust female insect with short, neat, light-blonde hair was pacing back and forth. Her brow was furrowed, and she looked anxious, clearly troubled.
"Elmer."
Delehee spoke, his voice low and calm.
Elmer, who would later become the queen of Obeidi, turned around at the sound. When he saw Deleh, he walked over quickly, his face showing no sign of concealing his anxiety.
"Deleshi, Cesar has been executed for his treason, but the team we sent out couldn't find any information about the leader."
There was anxiety and uneasiness in Elmer's voice.
"We have to make plans quickly. We can't wait any longer."
Delshi frowned slightly, his eyes swept over the busy female insects in the base, and then fell on Elmer's face.
His eyes remained calm, but a hint of solemnity flashed deep in them.
He knew that the disappearance of the leader was actually related to the survival of the entire rebel army.
The spiritual pillar of the rebels - the Golden Iris.
"Continue to dispatch more personnel to search, and expand the scope to the outer reaches of the Seventh Galaxy."
Delshi said in a deep voice, with an unquestionable determination in his tone.
"At the same time, strengthen the defense of the garrison to prevent the Imperial Orthodox Army from taking advantage of the opportunity to launch a sneak attack."
Elmer nodded, but his brows were still furrowed. "But, if something really happened to the leader..."
“No ifs.”
Delech interrupted him, his voice hard and firm.
"The leader will not fall easily, and we cannot lose our composure."
Elmer was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "I understand."
The wind and sand were still raging outside the base, and red sand was swirling in the air, as if a silent disaster was brewing.
Delshi stood in the center of the base, gazing into the distance, his long gray hair fluttering in the wind.
However, only he himself knows that the pressure and anxiety in his heart are gradually accumulating.
The disappearance of the leader, the threat from the empire, the future of the rebels... all of these are like mountains pressing on his shoulders.
But now that his leader was missing, he couldn't afford to fall, nor could he show the slightest sign of weakness.
In the distance, the roar of a small aircraft could be faintly heard in the wind and sand, low and rapid, like some kind of omen.
Delshi narrowed his eyes. The high-level female insect had sharp five senses, and he quickly caught sight of the wobbling aircraft in the air.
Its shell was tattered, as if it had experienced countless collisions and wear and tear. There was a faint black smoke coming out of the wings, and it was obviously on the verge of its limit.
"Be alert!" Delexi shouted in a cold and decisive voice.
The female insects below reacted immediately, spread their wings, and quickly took off into the air, like a group of well-trained falcons, surrounding the uninvited guest.
Their eyes are alert and sharp, their attacks are ready, and they are prepared to deal with any possible threats at any time.
The next second, the aircraft slowly landed under the gaze of everyone. There was a harsh friction sound when the fuselage touched the ground, stirring up a cloud of red dust.
The hatch slowly opened with a creaking sound, as if it would fall off at any moment.
The person who emerged from the hatch, under everyone's gaze, was a male insect with black hair and black eyes. He had a slender figure and a handsome face, but at the moment, he looked extremely embarrassed.
His clothes were stained with blood and dust, and there was a shallow scar on his forehead, obviously he had experienced a fierce battle.
However, the most eye-catching thing was the blonde female insect in his arms - that was their leader, Atalan!
Delshi's face lit up when he saw Atalan's golden hair, and he stepped forward cautiously: "Stop! Who are you? Put down the leader!"
Xirui hugged Atalan and jumped off the aircraft. His movements were light but with obvious eagerness.
His arms tightly protected Atalan in his arms, as if he was protecting a precious treasure.
It can be seen that Atalan's face is as pale as paper, his golden hair is messily stuck to his forehead, his pale hands are tightly covering his abdomen, and bright red blood seeps from between his fingers, staining his clothes and the male insect's arms red.
"Hurry up and save him!"
Xirui's voice was anxious, and his eyes quickly swept over the female insects around him, finally stopping on Delshi.
Seeing that the blood in Atalan's abdomen could not be stopped, Deleshi's pupils shrank slightly.
He walked forward quickly, his eyes quickly scanning Atalan's body to confirm his injuries. Then, he gave a cold order:
"Call the medical team immediately! Quick!"
The surrounding female insects acted quickly, some ran to call the medical team, and some gathered around and tried to help.
Xirui did not let go of Atalan. His arms still held Atalan tightly, as if he would lose him if he let go.
"He's lost a lot of blood and was shot in the abdomen. His internal organs are likely damaged. He needs surgery immediately!"
Xirui tried his best to remain calm, but still couldn't completely hide his anxiety.
After he met Ranta, they hid from the Orthodox Army who were surrounding them, and at the same time, followed Ranta's instructions and launched a flying vehicle to run here.
But when they reached the edge of the seventh galaxy, Xirui was not careful for a moment and let a bullet slip through the net. At that time, Lanta was already exhausted, but he still blocked a bullet for Xirui.
Delshi glanced at the black-haired male insect and didn't say much. He just nodded and then signaled the medical team to take over quickly.
Several female insects carefully took Atalan, placed him on a stretcher, and quickly ran towards the medical room.
Xirui stood where he was, his eyes still following the direction where Atalan was taken away, until the golden figure completely disappeared from his sight.
As the adrenaline subsided, he began to feel the pain in his body becoming more and more distinct.
His arms, shoulders, and even his back felt like they had been beaten and were burning with pain.
The dirty clothes had long been soaked with sweat and stuck to the skin, mixed with blood and dust, making him look disheveled.
But the male insect didn't say anything, and turned his gaze to Delshi. There was still vigilance in his black eyes, but more of it was calmness.
"Hello, as you can see, I don't have any ill will towards you."
Xirui's voice was calm and firm. Although his body was exhausted, he was still ready to fight.
Delshi walked up to him, his tall figure looking particularly stern in the wind and sand.
His eyes swept over Xirui with a scrutinizing look, and then he spoke coldly:
"You are a male insect."
This sentence is not a question, but an affirmation.
Xirui was slightly startled, then quickly adjusted his mood within a few breaths. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he shrugged calmly:
"Okay, I'm probably a male. But...your leader is so outstanding, you guys won't be sexist, right?"
There was a hint of teasing in his tone, but Deleshi's expression remained stern, without the slightest fluctuation.
"May I have your name?"
Delshi suddenly spoke, his voice still calm, his eyes as sharp as a knife.
Xirui smiled politely: "Cerie."
Delshi nodded, his eyes still deep and unfathomable:
"Do you know Mr. Link?"
"Who is it? I don't know him."
Xirui thought about it and shook his head. He really didn't know him.
Delexi frowned slightly, and his gaze lingered on Xirui's eyebrows for a while.
Link is Delshi's fiancé, and Delshi probably knows the situation of Link's family.
There are two male insects in Link's family this generation. Link is a male insect born to a slave raised by the owner of the family. He was brought back to the family when he reached adulthood. The other male insect is nominally Link's younger brother, named Lin Ruixi.
It is said that the brothers have a bad relationship, but they both look alike, especially their promiscuous head of the family.
This Cerie looks very much like Link between her eyebrows and eyes.
Delxi kept this question in mind. He turned slightly to the side and motioned Xirui to follow:
"Master Cerie, follow me."
"We are not the kind to repay kindness with enmity. Since you saved the leader, the medical team will treat you."
"But please understand, we first need to ensure that you pose no threat."
Although his tone was polite, his wariness and vigilance were obvious.
Xirui didn't say much, just nodded and followed Delexi.
In the wind and sand, Xirui looked around and found that the female insects around him were still staring at him vigilantly. Although they did not raise their weapons, they were obviously ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
Delshi walked in front, his steps steady and calm.
His long gray hair fluttered in the wind, and the lines of his profile were cold and sharp, giving people an unquestionable sense of majesty.
"Sir Cerie,"
Delech suddenly spoke, his voice low and calm.
"Where did that junky aircraft come from?"
Although the aircraft was in tatters, Delshi easily recognized it. That type of aircraft was the one used by the Orthodox Army.
Xirui was slightly stunned, then smiled and said in a relaxed tone:
"I robbed it. I'm lucky, otherwise I wouldn't be able to bring your leader back."
Delshi didn't ask any more questions, just nodded without stopping, but Xirui could feel that the other party's vigilance towards him did not decrease because of these few words.
Soon, they arrived at the medical area of the base.
The medical area's building is simple but neat, with a few dim lights hanging on the white walls, illuminating the small space.
The air was filled with the smell of disinfectant, mixed with the dryness and dust unique to the desert, giving people a feeling of depression and tension.
Several female insects quickly surrounded him, their movements skillful and orderly, and they began to check Xirui's injuries.
Xirui did not resist, but just sat quietly on the chair and let them do whatever they wanted.
His black hair was messily stuck to his forehead, and there was some blood and dust on his face, but his black eyes were still calm and deep, as if he was thinking about something.
A female insect scanned Xirui's body with an instrument and then transmitted the data to a terminal nearby.
Another female insect began to treat the wound on his arm, her movements gentle but quick. Xirui frowned slightly, but he still didn't make any sound.
Xirui is actually quite able to endure pain.
Delshi stood aside, his arms folded across his chest, watching all this with a stern gaze.
He was tall and straight, his long gray hair looked particularly cold and hard under the light, his eyes were as sharp as a hawk, and he was always alert to any possible abnormalities.
Even though the male insect in front of him saved their leader, his vigilance did not decrease in the slightest.
However, no matter what, there is no doubt that the male insect in front of them saved their leader.
At this moment,
A female insect came over with the test results, her expression somewhat complicated.
He handed the report to Delech and whispered, "Captain, take a look at this."
Delshi took the report and quickly scanned the data on it.
Suddenly, his brows furrowed, and a hint of shock and doubt flashed in his eyes: "S-level male insect?"
With a hint of disbelief.
——How is that possible?
S-level male insects are extremely rare in the empire and have not appeared in a hundred years. Whenever they appear, they will cause a bloody storm.
The existence of high-level male insects is itself a strategic resource, and the empire will treat them as guests of honor at all costs.
How could an S-class male insect appear in the rebel army’s base and even save their leader?
Countless possibilities flashed through Deleshi's mind, but each one made him feel uneasy.
He paused, threw the test results back to the medical worker, and ordered in a cold voice:
"Impossible, check again, use another machine."
The female insect nodded and quickly turned to prepare new equipment.
Xirui didn't say anything, but continued to sit obediently in the chair, allowing them to re-check him.
In fact, whether it is a male insect or what level it is is not important to Xirui.
Xirui knew he was dreaming, a dream that was becoming increasingly immersive for him.
Every time he entered this dream, he could feel more details, more emotions, and even more pain.
It was all so real, so real that he could hardly distinguish between dreams and reality.
Xirui needed to remind himself over and over again so as not to get lost in this dream.
——This is a dream.
——It’s just a dream.
——But why did he almost go crazy when he saw Atalan injured?
That feeling of having your heart tightly clenched, that fear of being unable to breathe, are they really just illusions in a dream?
Xirui's fingers unconsciously stroked the edge of the chair, but his heart was already restless.
The wind and sand were still raging outside the base, and the red sand hit the windows, making a slight rustling sound.
"team leader."
The female insect came over and spoke awkwardly, with a hint of hesitation in her voice.
"Yes, that one seems to be the S-rank male insect..."
Delshi frowned tightly, took the test sheet and looked at it again.
His eyes lingered on the data for a moment, then he sighed, knowing that this must be another big trouble.
The emergence of S-class male insects means huge risks and opportunities for both the rebels and the empire.
And the black-haired male insect in front of him was obviously not simple.
"Forget it, let's treat him first."
Delech finally spoke, his voice low and calm.
Delexi's gaze swept over Xirui again, landing between Xirui's eyebrows, then turned and left the medical area.
Putting aside other things, he had to go and see how the leader was doing first.
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