Brandon thought of that as he slowly closed his eyes.
When he opened them again, he went back to 200 years ago.
It took Brandon several days before he finally accepted this reality, and realized that it wasnât all his imagination. He really was reborn. Immediately, an unstoppable notion swept through his mind like a storm, and occupied all his thoughts. That wasâŠÂ Is Ji Ling still alive and well?
Brandon really wanted to go see Ji Ling directly, but he was very clear that he didnât have an excuse to go right now. His status and the current situation didnât allow him to act as he wished, so he could only try his best to suppress his inner impulse.
He waited patiently, ever patientlyâŠ
for the youth to appear in front of him again.
Brandon clearly remembered that soon after he came back from Nadeau Galaxy with Ning Yu, Ji Ling came to the army out of jealousy to give Ning Yu some trouble. He then threw Ji Ling out mercilessly, and publicly humiliated him, making him a joke amongst all the aristocrats. He was so disgusted with this kind of cowardly rich kid that cared for nothing but themselves and lived luxurious depraved lives on Empire Star. These people even had the nerve to humiliate the heroes who fought so bravely in battle. They simply did not deserve everything they had now! And they certainly did not deserve respect!
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It was this despicable side of those depraved aristocrats that prompted Brandon to stand by Jing Sui, and decide to change everything.
But this life, he was so looking forward to today. Not because he could vent his anger and disgust, but⊠because this was the only reasonable excuse for him to see Ji Ling. He really wanted to see him one more time.Â
His impulse to see Ji Ling even briefly overshadowed his battle with Carlos, which was a fight for his ideals, his beliefs, and his everything.Â
Even yesterday, Brandon was absent-minded all day, and couldnât focus on handling official matters. He waited for someone to report news of Ji Ling the whole time, and kept thinking about how he should face him.
The youth was just spoiled. He only acted so impulsively because he loved Jing Sui too much, and didn't mean to hurt anyone. He was different from those depraved nobles. This time, he definitely wouldnât treat him so ruthlessly. Just the thought of seeing the youth again, made him want to protect him from even the littlest injustice. However, Brandon waited the whole day and Ji Ling still hadnât arrived.
Then Brandon subconsciously realized that some things had changed after his rebirth without him knowing. For example, Carlos and Ji Ling.
News of Carlos' actions had spread all over Empire Star. What was that sinister diabolical bastard up to this time? Last life, he killed Ji Ling, and this life, he was trying to win over the Ji Family with much fanfare. Did he intend to manipulate them again? Was Carlos also responsible for the change in Ji Ling's behavior?\n
Brandon's heart was heavy. He knew that even if he was reborn, it wouldnât be simple to achieve his goal, because there were too many variables and things were quietly changing in the background.
Because of these changes, Brandon believed Ji Ling wouldnât come.
However, at this moment, he was suddenly notified of an incident by his subordinates. Brandon immediately put everything down to go over without delay. He could finally see the young man he was indebted to again. The youth was currently vivaciously acting recklessly in public, still beautiful and dazzling.
Last life, I never understood him properly. I only felt hatred and disdain for him. Although heâd saved me once, that still didnât change. I thought this was just him being angry and impulsive, because he didnât know his place in the world.
He had only ever seen what was on the surface.Â
After all, it was his prejudice that made him unwilling to really understand, and see the youthâs true heart. He hadnât discovered the boyâs pureness and bravery. If he had cast aside his prejudice to really look at him even once, would he have understood?
Brandonâs heart was heavy with regret and self-blame. It was only when they actually met, that he realized he didn't know what to say.
Even in the face of different alien races, overwhelming floods of enemies, and bloody battlefields, he didnât flinch. However, he hesitated at this moment, and it took him great courage to finally say one word.
As a result, Hawk, that bastard, couldnât wait to jump out and block him!
Brandon had long known that Lieutenant General Hawk was one of Carlos' men, and a chess piece that heâd placed in the army. Why would he suddenly jump out when he didnât appear last life?
The answer was easy to guess. Only Carlosâ command would make Hawk do something as risky as get in his way.Â
So, Carlos, what do you want this time?
Brandon took a deep breath, put those confused thoughts away, and looked at Lieutenant Hawk coldly, saying, "Lieutenant General Hawk, do you know what youâre doing?"
Lieutenant Hawk frosted over. He knew how terrifying and merciless the man in front of him was. He forced a stiff smile and said, "I know youâre angry, but nothing serious happened. It was just a few words. Someone as great as yourself must be as magnanimous, so why bother with a child? Besides, offending Grand Duke Ji Ting for this isnât worth it, is it? "\nBrandon's expression went cold.
Lieutenant Hawkâs forehead dripped with cold sweat. Just as he was feeling uneasyâŠ
He heard Brandon say each word clearly: "You⊠take care of yourself."
Lieutenant General Hawk paused for a moment, then bent down hurriedly. His face muscles stiffened slightly from fear: "Yes, I know."
Lieutenant Hawk thought:Â Sir Brandon was actually so angry. It seems that heâs for real. I must report this matter to His Excellency, Carlos!
The soldiers thought:Â Marshal Brandon actually humiliated Lieutenant General Hawk in public without giving him any face. It looks like he was really angry!
Ji Ling had already gone.
Lieutenant General Hawk had also left, fear-ridden.
Brandon finally turned his attention to Ning Yu, and a complex look passed through his eyes.
This was the person he admired most in his previous life. Ning Yu was an excellent soldier with noble ideals and a comrade-in-arms who watched his back. Although he came from a civilian background, he wasnât inferior to any noble. He was, without a doubt, powerful and outstanding.
A good soldier should not be drowned because of his background, so Brandon never hesitated to support him. Ning Yu never failed to live up to his expectations. Every task was completed well. In fact, he only provided him with an opportunity. Ning Yu achieved everything he had today by his own merit.
By his own power, he proved to the whole world that civilians were no worse than any aristocrat. The only thing they lacked was equality.
All of this had once attracted him so much, and for a period of time, this kind of appreciation had even evolved into a kind of hazy love. But then what�
Brandon carefully reflected.
\nâHe really makes me feel angry and disappointed!âÂ
"If Lieutenant General Hawk hadn't stopped me, I would have disregarded everything and killed that trash first!â
âIsnât he a noble? Even if I exchanged one life for another, I would've still won out!"
Brandon looked at his indignant underlings, feeling pained and conflicted. This was unfair, and Ning Yu shouldnât be okay with this kind of treatment because of his birth status, but this time⊠he couldnât give him justice.
Not only that, he looked at these people belittling and insulting JiLing, and a trace of anger emerged in his heart.
You guys don't know anything. You don't know how brave that young man is. He isnât like what you said. Heâs different from those despicable and depraved nobles.
You don't know anything!
Brandon clenched his right hand and suddenly said, "Enough!"
Brandon's thunderous rage suddenly scared them and shut them up. They seldom saw the marshal so angry, because there were very few things that could deeply move himâŠ
It seems that the marshal also vehemently despises this kind of imperial leech. Thatâs what they anxiously thought, until they sawâŠ
Brandon's eyes sweep over them, his face was cold and his thin lips pressed tightly. He pronounced each word clearly: "It is a prejudice to judge a person by their cover. Do you understand?"
Ning Yu suddenly lifted his line of sight, revealing a perplexed expression.
Soldiers: "???â
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Could it be that⊠the one you were angry at just now wasnât Ji Ling?