Jing Sui stood on top of the battleship, looked down coldly, and watched the torrent of steel on the ground ruthlessly razing this place to the ground.
The ground is collapsing and crowds are fleeing.
Suddenly... Jing Sui narrowed his eyes and stared straight ahead.
On top of the wreckage, a young man slowly appeared. He raised his head, revealing a bright face, and looked at the sky from a distance. Even if it was hundreds of meters away, Jing Sui could clearly see every trace of him without hindrance. His expression and eyes fluctuated violently.
Ji Ling came to the ground.
The huge starship in the center was like a steel fortress, he felt that Jing Sui should be there, so he looked up.
Although he had already decided to stand up, the surrounding flames of war and the heat wave caused a dull pain on his face. Ji Ling was a little worried that he would die before he could see Jing Sui. After all, swords and guns have no eyes...
But he pretended so well that he had to stand up and finish the act.
With a calm expression on his face, Ji Ling stood facing the wind, among the corpses in the ruins, feeling full of force all over his body, like a peerless master.
I don't know if Jing Sui saw him, but when he was thinking about whether he should make himself more present, suddenly - everything around him was still, as if the pause button was pressed.
All the imperial troops and mechs stopped moving, and the rebels who were desperately blocking looked at each other in blank dismay, and then retreated quickly.
Ji Ling was slightly taken aback, his heart sank, and he stood there quietly.
Jing Sui found him.
The entrance of the huge starship opened, and a line of imperial soldiers landed. The man with black hair and golden eyes at the front, wearing a black military uniform, had a cold face, and strode towards him.
Jing Sui walked up to the young man step by step, looking at the thoughtful face.
It was clear that they were separated not long ago, but it felt like a world away.
Ever since Brandon took the boy away from the palace that day, he has never seen him again... It's not that he doesn't want to see him, but he can't see him. Up to now, he doesn't know what else he can say or do.
It took him a long time to have to accept the fact that the boy no longer loved him.
And how should I face this person who doesn't love him
He is not ready.
Until he learned that the young man was robbed by Wen Yan and wandered around, and then Ning Yu's identity was exposed, Carlos found the young man first...
Jing Sui finally couldn't keep silent. He thought of the torment the boy suffered when he was robbed last time, and how "Gabriel" used and hurt him. How he was treated, all this made him suffer so much that he couldn't sleep at night.
Who would have thought that Ning Yu would be Gabriel
Jing Sui laughed at himself from the bottom of his heart. In his last life, he claimed to be famous in his first life, but he didn't know that there was a person who was always hiding in the dark and even by his side, but he didn't know anything about it.
Ning Yu, did he torture him like this in order to avenge the young man's humiliation and suppression in his previous life
Jing Sui didn't know.
He stared fixedly at the young man in front of him. At this moment, countless complicated emotions and words that he wanted to say came to his heart. He wanted to approach him to comfort him and ask him if he was okay... But he met those indifferent blue eyes , they are so close, but they can't get any closer.
Jing Sui was silent for a long time, and finally said: "I'll take you back."
Ji Ling looked at Jing Sui calmly, and raised the corner of his mouth: "Yes, but I have a request, you withdraw your troops and leave here now."
Jing Sui's expression finally changed slightly, surprise and pain appeared in his golden eyes, is Ji Ling defending these rebels? Had he forgotten how they had treated him and tortured him
These people are damned!
Jing Sui took a deep breath and said, "Why?"
Of course, Ji Ling had thought of an excuse long ago. Although he knew that Jing Sui liked him, he couldn't persuade Jing Sui without sufficient reasons for such a big event as retreating.
Ji Ling looked at Jing Sui, and said calmly and clearly: "In the last life, when I fell into the hands of the rebels, when I was most fearful, desperate, and at a loss... when you had completely given up on me and announced my death to the public... when… "
Jing Sui's pupils shrank suddenly, and he looked at him.
Ji Ling said word by word: "He saved me."
Jing Sui's fingertips almost pierced into the palm of his hand, so hard that his knuckles turned white and creaked. That was something he could never forgive himself. He knew that Ning Yu didn't really save Ji Ling, he just didn't want to be hurt by Carlos. It's just for use, but no matter what the reason... In the last life, when the boy needed help the most, the only one who showed up to save him was Gabriel.
But himself, he gave up on him.
This is probably...the reason why the young man was willing to stand up for him even though he knew that Ning Yu had hurt him and deceived him.
Gratitude and resentment are clear, love and hatred are clear, and I never want to owe anyone.
I don't want to hurt any innocent people.
Ji Ling said: "And there are many civilians here, they have not hurt me, they are innocent."
Jing Sui looked at him silently, the pain deep in his eyes swept over like dark clouds.
He could understand what Ji Ling was doing, but he didn't want to give in, he didn't want to leave, he didn't want to let anyone who hurt the boy go, especially Gabriel.
The violence and pain in his heart brought him to the verge of losing control.
Jing Sui slowly opened his lips, and his voice was cold: "Even if you save them, they won't be grateful to you."
Is it really worth it for a bunch of untouchables who hate you
"I don't need anyone's gratitude." Ji Ling said lightly: "Your Majesty, in order to care about a group of ants-like pariahs, and Carlos has an opportunity to take advantage of the enemy, the real loss outweighs the gain."
Jing Sui's eyes suddenly became sharp.
Ji Ling didn't evade, and looked straight into Jing Sui's eyes, "Your Majesty, don't forget your original purpose, and don't forget who is your real enemy."
Jing Sui pursed his lips tightly, as if he wanted to see through the person in front of him thoroughly, as if he was really getting to know him for the first time.
The young man is clear and casual, but every word hits his weakness. He is reminding him that defeating Carlos and maintaining his dominance is what he should do as the emperor at this moment. Now spread his forces and energy to deal with The Rebels are wrong and more than worthwhile.
It's not that he doesn't understand this truth, but it shouldn't be said from the boy's mouth.
Do you really, really, not care about what you're going through
Or is it because it's too painful to care about
Jing Sui's voice was low and hoarse, and everyone spoke loudly: "You are defending a rebel, an enemy, a person who deceived and hurt you."
Ji Ling really regretted that his acting went too far. There is no way to explain that matter, but he can still avoid the seriousness and ignore the minor ones! His eyes were indifferent, as if he didn't care about anything anymore, he chuckled lightly, and said indifferently: "If you want to talk about hurting, hasn't each of you hurt me?"
Jing Sui let out a miserable laugh.
Yes, if it hurts, who can stay out of it
He closed his eyes for a long time, and said, "You're right, I shouldn't refuse your reasonable proposal."
Ji Ling said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Jing Sui's Adam's apple twitched, and the cold pain flowed in his chest. He would rather Ji Ling could hate him, get angry at him, and be angry, but there was nothing... no gratitude, no resentment, and even no mood swings.
He did not hesitate to come here under the enemy's back...
Let go of hatred for him, compromise and stop for him, and even let Ning Yu go for him.
In the end, I only got one sentence: Your Majesty is wise.
Do you know that you are actually the cruelest person.
... ... ...
The army withdrew.
The arrival was overwhelming and vigorous, and the retreat was silent, leaving only a piece of ruins.
Ji Ling followed Jing Sui back to the starship, and the people saluted him respectfully. The servants brought exquisite clothes and food, and they were very careful, lest they arouse His Majesty's anger because of poor service.
Ji Ling accepts all this calmly. He sometimes feels that he has really become a nobleman, as if he has gradually gotten used to this kind of life, but...he knows that this is just an illusion. No matter how long he has been here, the essence is still the same. That ordinary earth boy.
In order to avoid Jing Sui, Ji Ling stayed in the house every day and even let the servants bring in the meals.
Although he pretended to be cool before, but thinking of the situation he was about to face, Ji Ling complained to the system: [I want to go back to live a lonely life where only money and power can fill the emptiness. .]
The word "xia" under one person, Ji Ling especially accentuated the pronunciation.
In fact, the host of the system's mind is still scared, and asked tentatively: [Are you scared?]
Ji Ling exploded immediately, and said loudly: [Hehe, I will be afraid? I'm an imposing man, would I be afraid of such a thing? !]
System: […] If you weren’t so excited, I might believe it, and if you compare the size, I don’t think Jing Sui will lose to Carlos...
But the system couldn't bear to remind the host of this cruel fact at such a moment, so he readily admitted his mistake: [I was wrong, you are the bravest.]
Ji Ling: […]
He felt that the system might be playing him off, but he didn't want to get to the bottom of it.
As a human being, it is rare to be confused.
... ... ...
Ji Ling stayed in the starship with nothing to do, leading a comfortable life of drunkenness and dreams. The comfort really made people lose their fighting spirit. It had only been a few days, and he felt that he was going to degenerate again.
Ji Ling: [System, how is the discussion in your space-time management committee going? Why didn't you give me an answer to such a major mistake? At least give me another mission!]
System: [Don't worry, I'll urge you again, the result should be out soon.]
Ji Ling had no choice but to continue to wait, but he felt that it would not be long this time. After all, the investigation results were available, and now it was time to discuss tasks and compensation.
After thinking about it for a while, he decided to stay with Jing Sui until the result came out. If he had to choose one, Jing Sui was actually quite suitable. After all, as the emperor of the empire, he was the most powerful and had enough ability to protect Live by yourself, and not be killed by other rivals in love. Emperor Star is also the safest place.
Though it looks like he's being used...
But isn't there no way? He is really tired of being robbed and robbed, so it is better to have a harmonious society, at least there is freedom in love, right? But let alone falling in love now, choosing a partner is like picking Chinese cabbage in the vegetable market, miserable.
But to Ji Ling's surprise, Jing Sui rarely appeared in front of him.
Ji Ling is a little confused now. Jing Sui went through untold hardships to find himself back, but he didn't even see him and let himself fend for himself. Bar? He really has lingering fears about these people...
Ji Ling couldn't sit still because of the strong uneasiness and apprehension. He felt that it was necessary for him to go out and investigate the situation to see what was going on.
To avoid being caught off guard when you get it.
To deal with the enemy, you must know yourself and the enemy in order to be victorious in every battle!
Bah bah, even though he seemed to be losing all the time, it didn't hinder his fighting spirit. After all, he managed to keep the chrysanthemum until now. Isn't this a victory in another sense
Ji Ling finally walked out of the room.
The servant waiting at the door immediately said respectfully, "May I ask what you need?"
Ji Ling was a little uncomfortable. He put his hands behind his back, walked a few steps, and asked with a frown, "How long before we can return to Emperor Star?"
The servant said: "It will arrive the day after tomorrow."
Ji Ling wondered, is it so fast? After he finished speaking, he didn't know what to say, so he paused and asked, "What is your majesty doing recently..."
The servant said: "Your Majesty is busy discussing battle matters with other generals. Grand Duke Carlos' army has already conquered two galaxies, and the current battle situation is not optimistic."
Ji Ling showed a surprised look, so they have already reached this point? Carlos is still rebelling after all...
Ji Ling didn't ask any more. It's meaningless to ask about such things. Could it be that he can still tell Carlos and Jing Sui not to fight
In any case, the most injured in the war are countless civilians.
You can say that he is sentimental or hypocritical, but Ji Ling really likes the earth, his country and his hometown, at least he doesn't have to face such disasters and life and death.
He thinks life is good if it is simple and ordinary.
After experiencing everything here, it becomes more and more clear that the things I once had are worth cherishing.
Ji Ling said to the servant: "I'll walk around casually, you don't have to follow."
The servant said respectfully: "Yes."
He neither stopped Ji Ling nor followed Ji Ling.
Ji Ling walked along the corridor to the edge, and looked at the starry sky outside through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass. Such a majestic universe is breathtaking and picturesque, and one can't help but be intoxicated by it.
If it weren't for the cruelty of this world to remind me that I don't fit in here all the time, would I still be determined to go home
Ji Ling didn't know.
Time passed slowly.
He heard steady footsteps in front of him, turned around, raised his eyes and saw Jing Sui standing not far ahead.
The man stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass, with endless stars and the Milky Way behind him. His long black hair was tied behind his head, his golden eyes were piercing, and his handsome appearance was like a god, just like the first time Ji Ling came to this world and saw him, forever They are all such noble, powerful, unattainable and heartless gods.
But Ji Ling knew that something was different.
Jing Sui just watched him silently, neither stepped forward nor left.
Ji Ling looked at him, then suddenly turned around and left in the opposite direction. The moment he turned around, he seemed to see a flash of sadness in Jing Sui's eyes.
But his footsteps still did not stop.
Ji Ling returned to her room, went back to the sofa, put her hands behind her head, and stared at the roof with her eyes open in a daze.
After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly said: [Am I cruel to him?]
He has always only thought of protecting himself, only thinking of escaping, only thinking of leaving... But he never thought about whether the person he left behind would also be sad? After all, Jing Sui... thought he loved him.
The system was silent for a moment, and said: [If you don't intend to accept him, then it's better to be cruel than to give him hope.]
Ji Ling paused, closed his eyes, and chuckled lightly: [You are right.]
At least now, I don't have to say that I love him against my will...
... ... ...
Two days passed in a flash.
This morning Ji Ling changed her clothes under the service of her servants.
Several times and three times, tossed and repeated, and finally came back here.
He looked in the mirror, looked at the strange and beautiful face in the mirror, cheered himself up, come on! you can! You're the best!
Ji Ling turned around and walked out the door, walking along the wide metal corridor. The golden sunlight came in from the entrance, reflecting the light on the ground, making Ji Ling narrow his eyes slightly.
After a moment, he stopped.
The man with black hair and blond eyes stood at the exit. There was no one else around, so he should have been pushed back. The man was tall and majestic...but he seemed a little lonely.
Ji Ling said in his heart that it is not surprising at all, it seems that he is going back to the palace again...
Jing Sui watched the young man come to him, he raised his eyelashes slightly, his handsome face was cold and tough, and there seemed to be paranoia and pain in the bottom of his golden eyes, he said in a hoarse voice: "You know I won't let go, right... "
"No one can disobey me, as long as it is what I want, I will definitely get it..." Jing Sui's thin lips curved slightly, with a cold chill: "Carlos will die, and so will Gabriel... Anyone who covets you should die, you have nowhere to escape, you can only belong to me."
Ji Ling thought to himself that this person was indeed seriously ill, he raised his eyebrows coldly, and just as he was about to speak...
Jing Sui looked into his eyes, the coldness in his eyes suddenly dissipated, the corners of his lips raised, and he smiled self-deprecatingly: "In your eyes, I am such a person, am I?"
Ji Ling was startled, as if something was wrong, but he couldn't tell.
The man's eyes were cold and indifferent, with a sarcasm on his lips, he said: "In your eyes, in order to get someone who no longer loves me, I will lose my mind and disregard everything, disregarding my people, like a lunatic Crazy for love…”
Ji Ling was really a little confused this time, and stared at Jing Sui blankly.
"Do you think—is it possible?" Jing Sui lowered his head and approached him, and smiled in his ear: "Is there any kind of person I want? The noble ladies and young masters in the entire empire want to be favored by me, countless people In order to get my favor, you will do anything at all, apart from having a heart that loves me deeply... what else is worthy of my love for you?"
"I admit that you really touched me, but what I want... is just the person who loves me deeply."
Ji Ling looked at Jing Sui in surprise, as if he wanted to tell whether what he said was true or not, but what he saw was the former indifferent emperor, who looked down on everything from above, ruthless and terrifyingly rational.
If it was before, he would probably be very happy, happy that his mission finally had hope, and happy that Jing Sui finally returned to normal.
Now that he finally got the result he wanted, he found that he was not so happy.
Happiness based on the pain of others cannot be felt at ease.
Jing Sui looked at the young man in front of him again, with some nostalgia and reluctance, but after a while, there was only indifference in his eyes. If that's the answer you're looking for...
"So, let's go." Jing Sui said.
If there is no previous life, I might think that you never loved me...
But whether you loved me or not...
I'm already in love with you, so I decided to set you free.