Heroes Have No Stains!
Hell Space.
On the eighth floor, you will find the main hall.
Qin Leng sat in that enormous chair. He was over three meters tall, with disproportionately long arms and legs.
All of this was hidden beneath his enormous, wide robe; he was unusually quiet, even excessively so.
Qin Leng raised her head, "It's precisely at times like these that people are reminded of the past..."
"When did I start to become so obsessed with this?"
"The day I shot and killed several chiefs of the O5 Council, or the day I prayed to Death for power, no... it seems like it was the same day."
"So it's also possible that it happened even further back..."
It was probably that day, that armed conflict on the border...
A group of foreign mercenaries crossed the border without authorization, and his comrades rushed to their aid without hesitation.
Only Qin Leng backed down.
He was afraid, he was afraid of death, he had always been like this, ever since his student days. When others slandered him, he did not refute them.
He doesn't fight back when others bully him, and he remains silent when others insult him.
It's pathetic, isn't it? But that was him back then. No matter what, he would never sacrifice himself for others.
Until those mercenaries illegally crossed the border, he lost 24 of his comrades, and the rest of his comrades were also injured to varying degrees.
Only he had no injuries, because he had hidden himself.
Although no one blamed him, Qin Leng's state of mind changed slightly after seeing the bodies of his 24 comrades.
He suddenly began to reflect on himself, wondering if it was because he hadn't joined the battle that 24 people had died.
That's impossible, but if he joined the battle, wouldn't one less person die?
Yeah, is it possible?
Even though it's too late, if his involvement could actually save one life, wouldn't that mean he killed that person?
Because he was afraid of dying, one more person died...
From then on, Qin Leng seemed to be possessed, thinking about this matter all day long. He could not forget the 24 comrades who sacrificed their lives that day.
Even today, he still remembers the names of those 24 people.
He questioned himself countless times, wanted to make changes countless times, and tried countless times to make up for his mistakes.
But all of them failed.
Even after he was transferred from the border to the central government, he remained in a daze, yet his superiors praised him highly.
Because Qin Leng's background is not simple; two of his fathers were high-ranking military officials.
The reason he was sent to the border was because one of the elders felt he lacked courage and wanted him to be tempered by the border defense.
After being transferred back, Qin Leng's two elders began to take credit for him, even though he hadn't done anything.
This was like a nail, deeply piercing Qin Leng's heart.
"Is this... really the right thing to do?"
"The person who sacrificed their life to defend their homeland, the person who shed their blood for their country... that's not me at all."
"I just hid behind them and watched them, just watched."
But he couldn't say these words, because he knew what it would mean to say them, and no one wanted to see that outcome.
And so, Qin Leng embarked on a preordained path, rising rapidly through the ranks to a level and height that ordinary people could never reach in their lifetime.
But he always felt that he was rooted in the mud, and everything he did was just wallowing in the mud.
It just makes me darker and dirtier.
Until he met someone who, upon seeing him, only said one thing, "Becoming an official is so easy, you second-generation rich kid."
"You know better than anyone how you got here, so I don't want to say anything more to you. But now we're under the same roof, and we'll see each other all the time. I hope you can find your place."
He spoke the words Qin Leng had kept hidden in his heart: his name was Zhang Rendong.
The two later became close friends; indeed, no one expected that.
Even after only a short time together, Qin Leng realized that Zhang Rendong was truly capable.
If he hadn't met him, Qin Leng probably would never have done that; he reported his two elders.
The allegations are that the individual committed favoritism, embezzlement, and bribery.
Although these are undeniable facts, this is no longer the era of public denunciation and accusations against relatives. Qin Leng's claim of upholding justice by eliminating family members is more like committing treason.
His report was successful, but his career plummeted as a result, though that was later.
He gained nothing from his actions, despite the resentment of his family, the cold stares of others, and the slander of the world.
Only Zhang Rendong felt admiration, and that's when their relationship began to change.
Qin Leng said he wanted to do something, something truly meaningful, rather than being a dispensable decoration.
That day, he seemed to be reborn. He began to make a difference, serving the people selflessly. He even began to brainwash himself, to suggest things to himself, and to put mental shackles on himself.
He restrained his words and actions, formulated detailed plans and goals, and did everything for the people, without any regard for his own interests.
But apart from Zhang Rendong, he did not gain the approval of anyone.
But that's enough. If you do things just to impress others, then it's like a wicked person worshipping Buddha. They're not worshipping Buddha, but their own desires.
Qin Leng abandoned formalism and began to go to extremes.
It was also a coincidence that a superior took a liking to him and gave him an opportunity.
"They do not seek fame or fortune, and they do not care about their own reputation. Even if they are slandered and defamed by the world, they can still serve the people wholeheartedly."
"In some ways, you're a bit scary, you remind me of someone."
"I admire your ruthless style of doing things. I have a job here that would be perfect for you, but it's a shady job."
"Once you accept the offer, you'll be stuck behind the scenes for the rest of your life, with very few chances of promotion, and you might even be stuck like this for the rest of your life."
"Most importantly, this job is extremely dangerous. You have to risk your life and be prepared to sacrifice yourself for your country at any time."
Do you dare to accept the call?
Certainly!
Qin Leng accepted the job, a position that couldn't be mentioned, and the work involved couldn't be addressed openly.
This job is indeed dangerous and offers almost no reward. Nobody knows what you did, and nobody will remember you.
Naturally, no one will thank you.
But this suited Qin Leng's wishes perfectly. He had been living in seclusion here for several years, and his body was now covered in bullet holes and scars.
When foreign spies were plotting to assassinate a high-ranking official, Qin Leng secretly executed that person beforehand.
When the spy was escaping with a large amount of data, his car suddenly collided with other vehicles and exploded, which was also arranged by Qin Leng.
Until one day, Qin Leng received a new order.
"Nine-Tailed Fox?"
Later, he joined the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan and gradually rose to prominence, earning respect and admiration from the people.
He was called a hero who saved humanity.
Hero.
When heroes are written into poems, all that remains is selflessness and courage, because heroes cannot have any blemishes.
Even the most painful memories of the past must be erased.
Heroes are defined by their boundless love!
Heroes are only selfless!
A hero is simply someone who is brave!
Nothing else matters, nor can it be important, because a hero must be perfect!
It wasn't until then that Qin Leng's close friend Zhang Rendong said something to him.
"Who wants to be this hero?"
"We are mortals, with emotions and desires. We are human beings with feelings, desires, and flesh and blood."
"Qin Leng, stop suppressing yourself. If you maintain perfection too much, even if you don't break down... you won't be able to be a human being anymore."
But it was too late.