MBFHABR Chapter 3.1

Multiple gunshots rang out one after another within the forest. Nearly ten inspectors, clad in dark blue uniforms representing the imperial capital, suddenly appeared before everyone’s eyes. Leading the group was Lu Yiheng, the youngest general in the empire’s history, dressed in a black uniform. His short hair had a dusting of white snow, and he gripped a P452 pistol, currently the empire’s fastest-firing handgun, in his hand.He stood tall amidst the wind and snow, a hint of a bloodied scent carried by the breeze. The pine forest seemed to pale in comparison to his presence.

Lu Yiheng fixed his serious, cold gaze upon the man, resembling a newly unsheathed sharp knife.

In June this year, Lu Yiheng had taken command of the empire’s troops and headed to the front lines to battle the Zerg. However, there had been no updates about his return to the empire lately, which raised the question: Why did he suddenly appear here today?

The man exchanged a glance with Lu Yiheng for a moment, then suddenly turned to look at Ji Shiqing. Ji Shiqing remained in place, the gunshot from earlier having hit his left arm. Blood gushed from the wound, but he hadn’t even furrowed his brow, as if he couldn’t feel the pain at all.

The man withdrew his gaze. Right now he was surrounded by the subordinates led by Lu Yiheng. There was still no panic on the face under the mask. He smiled lightly: “Good luck.”

The voice was also processed, turned into a cartoon sound and passed to everyone’s ears, it sounded as if he was sincerely praising Ji Shiqing.

After the voice fell, the man raised his hand and pressed something on his left wrist. A pale blue beam of light instantly enveloped him from above. The others immediately opened fire on him, unleashing a barrage of laser fire, but it didn’t harm him in the slightest. He raised his hand and waved at them provocatively, as if taunting them, then said, “Until we meet again, everyone.”

Afterwards, he entered the aircraft, streaked across the sky like a shooting star, and disappeared from everyone’s sight.

The inspectors subconsciously summoned their aircraft, but Lu Yiheng stopped them. He spoke in a deep voice, “No need to chase. That’s the Black Flag of the interstellar pirates. You won’t catch up to them.”

Relying on the advanced weapons and equipment smuggled from the underground market, these interstellar pirates have been plundering various resources in galaxies large and small all year round, and the Black Flag they drive is currently the fastest spaceship in the universe, so to this day The empire has nothing to do with these pirates.

Why would interstellar pirates appear here?” one of the subordinates asked Lu Yiheng.

Lu Yiheng said nothing. It was obvious that the pirates came here for Ji Shiqing this time. In addition to the people of the empire, the pirates also suffered from genetic diseases, and Ji Shiqing had been blocking the launch of new medicines. The pirates did not respect laws and ethics. so wanting to kill him was to be expected.

And these interstellar pirates were able to sneak into the imperial capital today without attracting anyone’s attention, was likely due to someone assisting them within the Empire itself. Lu Yiheng had been away from the Empire for a long time, and it seemed some had forgotten the consequences of their actions. It was time to teach them a lesson.

Lu Yiheng collected his thoughts and stepped forward, and walked through the vast white snow with his black boots. He arrived in front of Ji Shiqing, paused, and spoke expressionlessly, “I’ll escort you back.”

His attitude was cold, as if he was facing a stranger he had never met before.

Ji Shiqing nodded, then looked down at his left arm. The blood had stained his coat, creating a large dark stain, and thick red liquid dripped down his arm, falling onto the snow.

The supervisors around him hesitated. Their leaders had told them upon arrival that Ji Shiqing was not allowed to have contact with anyone outside the Supervisory Yuan. No exceptions were to be made.

Several inspectors glanced at each other, and someone took out a communicator to contact the Overwatch Council. Now that the pirates had departed, the interrupted signal was restored.

However, before they could contact the Overwatch Council, Lu Yiheng raised his hand, once again blocking the surrounding signals. In a deep voice, Lu Yiheng declared, “I am not asking for your permission.”

The inspectors exchanged bewildered looks but had no choice but to comply with the general’s command.

If Lu Yiheng and others hadn’t arrived in time, Ji Shiqing would probably have died here. Although they wouldn’t feel any pity about it, not even the whole country would feel so. Tens of thousands of people on the Internet were cursing him to die quickly, but no one wanted to be directly responsible for his death. Now, someone was willing to carry out that act on their behalf. Many individuals might find this news pleasing, but for the inspectors tasked with escorting Ji Shiqing back to the Golden Rose District, it meant potentially losing their jobs

The inspectors boarded the spaceship with mixed emotions. Lu Yiheng followed behind them. Just before the door closed, he cast a backward glance. The vast twilight had completely enveloped the pine forest, and the falling white snow had obscured the dazzling red color the pine forest.

In the spaceship, Ji Shiqing sat quietly at the back, and several inspectors sat around him.

Inside the spaceship, Ji Shiqing sat quietly at the rear, surrounded by several inspectors. His wound continued to bleed, yet everyone on board, including himself, appeared to disregard it. Eventually, Lu Yiheng approached. It was well-known throughout the empire that before Ji Shiqing’s various scandals came to light, General Lu had already held a strained relationship with him. Rumor had it that Researcher Xie, who had been suppressed by Ji Shiqing, had a close connection with General Lu. Now that the two of them were confined in the same room, Major General Lu couldn’t resist confronting Dean Ji. They speculated about who would instigate a fight first.

As a result, the inspectors struggled for a long time, but they heard Lu Yiheng say to Ji Shiqing: “Take off your clothes, your wound needs to be treated as soon as possible.”

Ji Shiqing declined, saying, “No, I’ll be fine shortly.”

Lu Yiheng frowned slightly, his lips were pursed into a straight line, he turned around, chose the seat farthest from Ji Shiqing and sat down.

The inspectors collectively breathed a sigh of relief, while Lu Yiheng’s subordinates found his reaction somewhat was a bit strange, like elementary school students who was rejected by the girl they liked, and was sulking in solitude, which really didn’t fit Lu Yiheng’s character.

The spaceship’s speed far exceeded that of the speed car. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would reach the Golden Rose area within half an hour.

They didn’t have much time left, and Lu Yiheng came to sit next to Ji Shiqing again. Just as the inspectors were about to stop him Lu Yiheng’s men escorted him to the front cabin.

Only Lu Yiheng and Ji Shiqing were left in the back cabin. Lu Yiheng was silent for a long time and finally spoke to Ji Shiqing: “Ji Shiqing, what more do you intend to do?”

Ji Shiqing lifted his head and gazed at Lu Yiheng. His gray eyes reflected Lu Yiheng’s figure. Strangely, even though he was clearly looking at him, Lu Yiheng felt as if he didn’t truly exist in those eyes.

Ji Shiqing stated, “I want all KH13 agents eliminated, and I want complete freedom.”