"It's dangerous inside the city. You can't go back!"
The staff member seemed to have guessed something and spoke with a frown.
At that moment, Liu Qingfeng straightened his back sharply.
"Liu Qingfeng, member of the 308th intake of the Jiangbei Province Reserve Corps!"
"Deployed to Demon-Suppressing Pass in Year 144 of the Dawn Era."
"Defended the pass for two years!"
"Demon-Suppressing Pass military regulations: whenever and wherever the human race comes under attack, we fight!"
"Until the enemy is destroyed, we fight to the death and never retreat!"
Liu Qingfeng's voice kept echoing through the air.
The staff member instinctively stood straight and struck his chest with his fist, his expression solemn. "Wu Liangzhu, logistics clerk of Team One, Jiangbei branch of the Ink Pavilion."
"But please trust the Ink Pavilion!"
"There's no need to put yourself at risk."
Liu Qingfeng shook his head earnestly. "As a soldier, protecting the human race is my duty."
"As a teacher, protecting my students is also my duty."
"There's no reason not to go."
"Besides, I cannot disgrace Demon-Suppressing Pass."
"The countless souls of our fallen heroes stand above the heavens!"
Liu Qingfeng's words rang out with conviction. Then his gaze fell on Yu Sheng, and his tone gradually softened. "Yu Sheng, I'll be waiting for you in Mobei City. Take first place, then come find me."
With that, Liu Qingfeng took a deep breath, turned, and left.
Without any hesitation.
That somewhat damaged blue longsword appeared behind him. Even the faint light emanating from its four crystals seemed to sharpen at that moment.
"Member of the 305th intake of the Jiangbei Province Reserve Corps."
"Deployed to Dawn Pass in Year 141 of the Dawn Era!"
"Member of the 309th intake of the Jiangbei Province Reserve Corps."
"Deployed to Ghost Gate