chapter 1 Go to the light

Located deep in the Undake Plateau in the southwest of Zhongzhou, in a large virgin forest, there is a camp that is destined not to be marked on any map.

The entire camp is built inside a primeval forest. In addition to the trees that can provide shelter from the wind and rain, there are only a few undulating mountains around it. Starting from the main entrance of the camp, proceeding less than two kilometers is the border between Zhongzhou and Annan Kingdom. The border is inaccessible and inaccessible, and it can't be any more remote.

The camp is small in size and does not occupy a large area. It has about a dozen thatched houses for people to live in and a small but clean open-air training ground.

A nearly ten-meter-high observation tower in the center of the training ground and the flagpole flying the Star Flag of Central Continent stood alone. It was the highest place in the entire camp. However, in such an environment, even if the view from the observation tower was slightly better than that from the ground, it would not be the same. Not much better, just better than nothing.

The sun sets.

The setting sun cast its last rays of light on the camp's training ground, and the entire training ground was dim.

There is a strong wind at dusk.

The fierce air current tore the star flag on the flagpole. The flag fluttered and the wind blew away the clouds. The entire camp looked like a desolate and vivid picture.

A group of soldiers in military uniforms saluted silently under the star flag, their expressions solemn and solemn.

Among the forty or fifty soldiers, the leader is a middle-aged man, about fifty years old, with a very ordinary appearance and figure, but a pair of extremely energetic and even sharp eyes that add a lot of beauty to his whole person. , he was dressed in a military uniform, and although he did not wear a military rank, he looked particularly majestic as he glanced around.

The middle-aged man looked at the star flag flying above his head, and after a long time he put down his saluting palm.

"Mr. Varuna, come back with me."

The middle-aged man put down his arms and looked at the old man next to him who was also in military uniform. He was sincere and his tone was almost pleading, "You have worked hard at the border for many years and everyone has seen it. It's time to go back and enjoy peace and happiness. The environment here is difficult. , it’s not good for your body either.”

The old man in military uniform has gray hair, but it is neatly combed, and even his body is straight. Unlike the middle-aged people around him, he has a military rank, and the rank is not low, he is still a lieutenant colonel, but Compared with the old man's age, such a military rank is difficult to obtain.

Hearing the middle-aged man's words, the old man narrowed his already cloudy eyes, shook his head with a smile, and said in a hoarse voice, "Soldiers should die on the battlefield. How can they go back to enjoy a happy life and wait to die? Xenon, I have good intentions, but just go back." Although I am old, I can still hold a gun, and I can still serve the country for a few more years. After staying here for so long, I won’t be used to it even if I go back."

The middle-aged man named Xenon had a bitter look on his face, opened his mouth, and said worriedly, "Mr. Varuna, your body... is really not suitable for staying here anymore."

"I know my body well."

The old lieutenant colonel's tone was calm, but his face was determined, "Although I won't live long, I can still carry a gun for a few years. Xenon, I have made up my mind. If it is just for my health, then there is no need to say it anymore."

He paused, then suddenly laughed at himself and said, "Of course, if you are here today because of the treason of that little Vittorio Lee, and you want to drag me, Varuna Lee, back to plead guilty, I will go with you now. That beast is treason." , I, as an old man, am inherently guilty, it is my father’s fault if I don’t raise him or teach him, and I have nothing to say.”

"Mr. Varuna!"

Xenon expression changed, and he raised his voice angrily with a look of displeasure, "What are you talking about? You are a hero of Zhongzhou, who dares to say that you are guilty? I will be the first to kill him! For hundreds of years, Zhongzhou has been The military law does not implicate other people! He is him and you are you, they are two different things. If we don’t trust you, how can we let you stay at the border for twenty years?!"

The old man had no expression on his face. He just looked up at the star flag above his head with sad eyes.

Xenon sighed slightly, lowered his body again, and whispered, "Mr. Varuna, although the case of treason by the madmen has been decided, it is the general trend. There are many details in it that are still confusing to this day. From my personal point of view Go on, I don’t believe that crazy people can treason. Although it has been twenty years now, if we investigate carefully, there may not be no chance of overturning the case. Mr. Varuna, we need someone like you to come back to Youzhou to cheer us up. ah."

Varuna Lee seemed to be disheartened. He shook his head and said indifferently, "Forget it, what's the point of uncovering the things that happened in the past so many years? Xenon, if you are not here to plead guilty, then go back. This place is very dangerous." It suits me. I am an old man who is about to be buried. Going to the colorful world of Youzhou is what I will suffer. Please stop talking about it."

Xenon opened his mouth, but stopped talking. At this point, he really couldn't say anything.

"Mr. Varuna, I will give you time to think about it, and I will come back to see you in a year. If you have any requests, just ask them, and I will do my best to help you."

Xenon was silent for a while before speaking with a wry smile.

Varuna Lee just shook his head and said that he had no requirements.

Xenon sighed deeply and strode towards a helicopter parked in front of the observation tower without stopping.

The helicopter rotors roared and dust flew.

When he was about to walk to the helicopter, Xenon suddenly turned around and said loudly, "Mr. Varuna, if we can restore the innocence of the madman and help you wash away your shame, will you come back to Youzhou with me?"

Dust flew up under the rotors, and Varuna Lee's expression became a little blurry. He squinted his eyes, and his voice was not loud, but it clearly sounded in Xenon ears: "I'm waiting for good news."

Xenon nodded and walked directly into the cabin.

The helicopter began to take off, flying higher and higher. Inside the cabin, Xenon sat on the seat, looking at the increasingly smaller training ground below, looking at the old man who turned around and walked up to the observation tower, and whispered to himself, "You are here again?" What are you insisting on?"

at the same time.

In the uppermost space of the watchtower, when Varuna Lee walked in, a young man with his back to Varuna Lee asked the same question.

"What are you insisting on?"

"You do not understand."

Varuna Lee looked at the young man standing in front of the window and responded with kind eyes.

This is a young man who is easy to like at first glance. He is about twenty years old, with a thin figure and a face that can only be regarded as delicate. Perhaps due to years of malnutrition, he looks a little pale. His temperament He is very gentle, his eyes are clear, and there is no trace of sharpness or arrogance in his body. He stands at the window of the upper space of the observation tower with a peaceful face, watching the helicopter flying farther and farther away, with an undisguised expression in his clear eyes. Desire and longing.

As gentle as jade, tranquil and far-reaching.

These eight words seem to be most appropriate when applied to him.

"Why don't you leave?"

After hearing the old man's answer, the young man finally turned around and said calmly, "Grandpa, this must be the fourth time someone has come to ask you to come out, right? We can obviously leave, why not?"

"Can't leave."

Varuna Lee shook his head and said in a deep voice.

"Awaiting price?"

The young man raised his eyebrows slightly.

"I can't help myself."

Varuna Lee smiled bitterly, "Ricarlo, you won't understand. There are some things that you will only understand after you leave here and go outside."

"Outside."

Ricarlo Lee muttered silently, then laughed at himself and said, "Outside?"

He had heard this word almost since he was a child, and heard it countless times, but in fact, his world was only the camp in front of him. He went out once more than a year ago, but to a more closed place than here. environment.

Outside?

What's outside?

He silently looked at the surrounding environment. The upper floor of the watchtower was similar to a room, except that there were windows in all four directions that could be used for reconnaissance. The room was made of wood, and a layer of oilcloth was spread on the outer layer to barely protect it from wind and rain. The interior furnishings are also extremely simple. There is only a huge bookshelf filled with books, which is very intimidating. On both sides of the bookshelf, there are two wooden beds for people to rest. Not far from the bookshelf, there are two desks. There are writing brushes and rice paper on it, which is where the grandfather and grandson practice calligraphy on weekdays.

This was the world Ricarlo Lee grew up in. He didn't hate his current environment, but after going out once, he became more and more eager to go outside again and see the scenery outside.

But his grandfather has always restricted him over the years. Every time he asks, his grandfather will tell him that the time has not come. Ricarlo Lee doesn't know when the right time will be. But recently, he has become more and more intolerable. .

Ricarlo Lee took a deep breath, picked up a white cloth, dipped it in water, walked to a plaque on the desk, and wiped it silently.

This plaque can be said to be the most valuable thing in the entire camp. It is a large red sandalwood plaque that is nearly two meters long and one meter wide. Not to mention it is placed here, even if it is found in the top circles of Central Continent, it is an uncommon rarity. , the words on the plaque are even more flowing, the iron paintings and silver hooks are full of everyone's style.

Lee Enterprises!

Ricarlo Lee looked at these two words silently and suddenly said, "The man who just came said he could reverse my father's case?"

"It is for my son to overturn the case, not for your father, and he will not overturn the case for your father."

Varuna Lee stood in front of the bookshelf, looking at the bookshelf full of books, and said casually.

"Is there a difference?"

Ricarlo Lee raised his eyebrows again. His temperament seemed very weak, but the action of raising his eyebrows made his whole person come alive, giving him a fierce aura.

"Of course."

Varuna Lee said calmly, "They don't know that I have a grandson. If they knew about your existence...ha..."

Ricarlo Lee expression was slightly stiff and he didn't speak.

Varuna Lee suddenly smiled and said to himself, "I brought Xenon out with my own hands back then. I know him better. He said he was worried about my health, which is not what he said. I estimate that after leaving this time, he will be gone within three days." He will send two personal doctors to me, an old man like me, so he is thoughtful."

"so what?"

Ricarlo Lee heart instinctively beat rapidly. He didn't know what this meant, but he knew very well that if a private doctor came here, this camp would be set foot on by outsiders for the first time in many years.

"So, it's time for you to go out for a walk."

Varuna Lee looked at his grandson with a smile, his eyes gentle, which showed a kind of satisfaction and relief from the bottom of his heart.

Ricarlo Lee's body trembled very obviously, and he suddenly turned back and looked at Varuna Lee.

Varuna Lee took out a book from the bookshelf, opened it, and took out a post and a card.

He came to Ricarlo Lee, handed the card and post to Ricarlo Lee, and said calmly, "You are leaving today."

Ricarlo Lee took the thing, his hands trembling violently. The post handed over by his grandfather attracted all his attention almost instantly.

The post was all black except for a silver star flag engraved on the cover. Under the flag were four small silver characters.

Sky Academy.

There are two famous schools in Zhongzhou that are little known but are extremely famous in certain circles.

One is called Deep Sea College, located in Youzhou.

One is called Sky Academy, located in Huating.

This is the top special warfare academy in Central Continent.

This is the gathering place for the young elites of Central Continent.

The best special forces members, the most elite agents, and the most promising martial arts masters gather together to compete together.

The history of the two special warfare academies is not long, just a few decades, but their stars are shining brightly and can be called extremely brilliant.

In the past few decades, the two special warfare academies have produced hundreds of generals, countless agents and spies, and several special operations giants.

Each outstanding graduate of Sky Academy and Deep Sea Academy has considerable independent power. On the premise of serving the country, they can independently choose to enter various special operations departments in Central Continent, and will receive key training. For anyone who has strength and ambition but no backing, an admission notice from Deep Sea College or Sky College is tantamount to a road to heaven!

At this time, the black post in Ricarlo Lee's hand was the admission notice of Sky Academy.

Ricarlo Lee's heart was ups and downs. His excitement was not only because of the post in his hand, but also because of his father who made him feel complicated. He also graduated from Sky Academy that year and completed his studies with the best grades.

Did he betray Zhongzhou back then?

This time when he goes out, he must find out the truth!

Varuna Lee seemed to see what he was thinking, and said calmly, "Don't do what you shouldn't do. Don't rush to investigate your father's affairs when you go out this time. It will be useless if you do. Your identity must be kept secret, otherwise others will know it." You are my grandson, Varuna Lee, which will only make you die faster. Your father's matter naturally requires you to overturn the case, but you are not qualified now. At the very least, your achievements cannot be weaker than your father's. Only Only in this way will you be qualified to investigate."

Ricarlo Lee nodded silently and said nothing.

"Do you know why I'm still here today?"

Varuna Lee asked suddenly. Before his grandson could answer, he chuckled and said, "It's just because I'm strong enough."

"Grandpa, do you think staying here is a good thing?"

Ricarlo Lee couldn't help but ask, holding the post in his hand.

Varuna Lee looked at him deeply and said calmly, "It's not a good thing, but there are worse things than this, and you may not want to hear it."

He shook his head and pointed to the business card in Ricarlo Lee's hand. "When you get to Huating, call this number. The other party will pick you up and arrange for your enrollment."

Ricarlo Lee nodded and suddenly said, "Grandpa, where are you? Aren't you leaving?"

"I'm waiting for you to pick me up."

Varuna Lee smiled, took a step forward, straightened his grandson's clothes, and said calmly, "Ricarlo, some things are not as simple as you see. When you get outside, you will naturally understand. I'm waiting for you to become stronger." , when you can overturn the case for your father, and when you no longer bring shame to the Lee Enterprises, I will also leave this place."

He took a step back, looked at Ricarlo Lee with a smile, and continued, "I can still afford to wait for a few years."

Ricarlo Lee held the post in his hand tightly, looking determined.

For the entire Central Continent, his grandfather is a well-deserved hero, so he knows very well that his grandfather's past achievements can allow him to leave this forest with the admission notice of Sky Academy and fight for his father's case. Lee Enterprises had a chance to be humiliated, but his father's sins blocked all possibilities for him to retreat.

This trip can only be forwarded, not retreated.

Retreat or die!

"I'm leaving now."

Ricarlo Lee put away the post and said simply.

Varuna Lee nodded slightly and suddenly said softly, "Actually, you still have some help, and it's not small. The year you were born, I personally arranged a marriage for you. You don't need to know who it is, this marriage still counts. , it depends on your performance, that old guy's family is more realistic. If you behave like a loser, they will definitely not marry their granddaughter to you. If you perform well, someone will naturally come to find you. It’s up to you to decide whether this marriage still counts.”

Ricarlo Lee nodded silently, took a step back, knelt down in front of the old man, and kowtowed three times.

Varuna Lee stood there without any reaction.

Ricarlo Lee stood up silently and walked directly down to the watchtower.

The sun set outside the window and darkness enveloped the entire forest.

Under the windy and moonless night, Ricarlo Lee walked through the forest with an expressionless face, gradually drifting away.

The old man had been standing by the window, watching Ricarlo Lee's back disappear completely, then he slowly turned around and came to his desk, picking up a pen and studying ink, intending to practice calligraphy.

Neither the grandfather nor the grandson are good at calligraphy, but practicing calligraphy can cultivate one's character, so one old man and one young man have persevered over the years.

Only this time, Varuna Lee kept writing for a long time without writing a single word. It wasn't until the ink soaked into the rice paper that he sighed, put down the pen, and came to Ricarlo Lee's desk.

The ink on the desk has dried, and the black and white match each other, which is particularly dazzling.

Varuna Lee stared at the rice paper, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Different from the small characters that Ricarlo Lee usually writes, there is only one large character on the thin rice paper. It is written in a bold and unbridled way, and there is an incisive and ferocious arrogance between the lines.

kill!

Varuna Lee turned back suddenly.

Ricarlo Lee's figure outside the window has long since disappeared, and only the endless black night fills the forest, like winter.

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