Chapter 519: 519

Jiang Chen had proven through his strength that he wasn’t making a show in the army, but had real talent .

Questions about his background started to rise among people, like where he was from and who his master was .

It turned out that no one knew . The young generals that had come to the Third Legion with him knew nothing about him . Even the other three men who also had joined the army from the Infinite Sword School had no idea, either .

This guy seemed like he had appeared out of thin air, which made people even more curious about him .

The higher-ups must have had his profile, but average soldiers had no access .

“He’s from the Realm of Nine Heavens? And he’s in exile?”

In a nicely-decorated cabin on the warship, the youngster who had helped Jiang Chen was reading his profile .

It was only one page, with limited content, but the fact that he was from the Realm of Nine Heavens had already shocked the youngster .

“Young… young master . ” A pretty maid came in . This wasn’t usual in the army .

“Zhang Tianyi broke through as soon as he woke up . He’s a Venerable now,” said the maid .

“Oh? Did he give that Jiang Chen any trouble?”

“No . He has been staying his room . “

The youngster nodded . He murmured, “Fortunately, he didn’t make things more embarrassing for the dynasty . “

The news about Zhang Tianyi’s breakthrough spread throughout the army .

As a Venerable, he surely wouldn’t pick any more fights with Jiang Chen . However, it was hard to say whether he would plan something against the latter .

After his breakthrough, Zhang Tianyi became a lieutenant of the Dragon March Troop, one of the middle troops, which was a renowned post .

The middle troops could give orders to the lower troops . People wondered whether he would do something to the Red Flame Battalion .

It was a coincidence that after Zhang Tianyi had become a Venerable, a piece of news shocked the whole legion the next day .

The commander of the Red Flame Battalion, Qiu Yan, declared that she would quit the army and go back to her hometown .

She had been taken to the Office of Military Justice, where no one knew what would happen to her . Outside, the Office of Military Justice many soldiers were gathered .

“Make way!” Jiang Chen walked through the crowd and came to the office door . When the guards had stopped him from entering, he said he was the lieutenant of the Red Flame Battalion and was let in .

Qiu Yan’s trial had already started .

The house where the Office of Military Justice was located was filled with military officers . Commanders of the North Mansion Battalion and the Flying Mount Battalion were also there .

In the presence of so many people, Qiu Yan was standing at the center of the room, her chin raised . Despite being a woman, she didn’t fear the others’ judgement .

Her pretty face looked rather resolute .

“You want to desert us now when we’re in a crucial stage of the war? You know what possible consequences this could result in?”

A senior military officer was opposite Qiu Yan . He was a fair-skinned man, a little stout . His face didn’t look that majestic, but he was intentionally pulling a long face, which had a hilarious effect .

“General, have you ever gone onto any battlefield? Have you ever killed anyone?” Qiu Yan said, calmly facing the officer’s questioning .

The senior officer was speechless and angry . He said, “I’m the one that poses the questions here!”

Qiu Yan smiled bitterly . Giving the officers in the Office of Military Justice a look, she said slowly, “A year ago, the dynasty went to my school to recruit soldiers . My schoolmates, my own brother, and I agreed to enlist .

“One year later, my apprentice brothers and sisters are all dead because of this war .

“Half a month ago, the North Mansion Battalion and the Flying Mount Battalion violated military orders . They came to our aid ten minutes too late . My brother died in my arms .

“However, the two battalions didn’t get punished!

“Today, I want to take their dead bodies back . “

Many people were so touched by her speech and her dismal voice that they lowered their heads .

Two or three seconds later, discussions in low voices started .

Unable to take the others’ looks, the commanders of the two battalions refuted in a brazen manner .

“The great number of casualties was caused by the conceit and inadequacy of the Red Flame Battalion . They almost got the North Mansion Battalion and Flying Mount Battalion into trouble . How could you be so shameless as to say things like that?!”

“All battalions suffer losses . That’s how cruel war is . “

“Fine . ” Qiu Yan opened her fists desperately . Eight tokens came into sight .

“These tokens belonged to my sibling disciples and my brother . They didn’t have any fewer war merit points than anyone else in the eight battalions, with even twice as many as you, but they didn’t have the totem image of a flying dragon on the back of their tokens, so they stayed temporary soldiers .

“They died for the Flying Dragon Dynasty, and they deserved to have a dignified identity . As long as they’re honored, I’ll go on fighting for the dynasty until I die!”

As she spoke, she couldn’t stay calm anymore . She burst out crying, her eyes growing red .

Jiang Chen, standing beside the door, let out a sigh . He didn’t know what to say . He could understand Qiu Yan’s sorrow and anger, but he also knew she wouldn’t get what she wanted .

In these officers’ eyes, too many people had died in this war . If they compromised with Qiu Yan so easily, the army would be in trouble .

That being said, Jiang Chen was on Qiu Yan’s side .

“That’s impossible!”

As expected, the senior military officer went into a rage after seconds of silence . He shouted, “You’re threatening us, only with an honorable sounding excuse! If everyone did the same, the army would fall apart!”

“I agree . The totem image of a flying dragon represents the dynasty . Descendents of those who have it will be protected . You think such an honor is so easy to get?” added the commander of the North Mansion Battalion right away .

“Qiu Yan, without you, the army will keep functioning, but you can’t just leave as you wish,” the officer said coldly .

“I won’t participate in any battles anymore,” Qiu Yan said desperately .

“The Red Flame Battalion won’t fall apart without you . Since you’ve violated military code, you’re relieved of your post . Lieutenants of the Red Flame Battalion, come here,” the officer said .

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and went forward .

“It’s you?” Upon seeing Jiang Chen, those in the Office of Military Justice all turned pale .

They all remembered the fight between Zhang Tianyi and him . Not until then did they recall that he was from the Red Flame Battalion .

The senior officer said severely, “Where are the other lieutenants?”

“They all died in war for the dynasty . I’m the only one,” said Jiang Chen .

“So, you’ll be the commander of the Red Flame Battalion from today onward,” the officer said impatiently .

Qiu Yan threw a glance at Jiang Chen . It was hard to tell from her look what was on her mind .

“Officer, the Red Flame Battalion had its day under the leadership of Commander Qiu Yan . They made many contributions . I’ve only been here for four or five days . If I’m designated to command them, I’m afraid people won’t be impressed .

“Besides, what Commander Qiu asked for is totally reasonable . Your decision will disappoint countless people who are fighting for the dynasty,” said Jiang Chen .

Qiu Yan was more surprised than anyone else to hear this . She had prepared to die when she had come to the Office of Military Justice . She hadn’t expected Jiang Chen to support her .

People who thought the affair was over realized it had actually just begun .