Chapter 276: Imperial General He's Been Force-Flirted With Again 04

Alex leaned against the headboard, lowering his gaze to look at the restraint on his wrist, and asked lightly, "Does your Federation like to lock people up?"

Either they imprison someone on a prison planet, or they bring them home for house arrest.

"... Or maybe not, isn't it just because there are too many prisoners?"

Hol poured him a cup of water and thought carefully.

But this is good, after all there are still people who can reform, and innocents caught up in things—first detain then interrogate, release if innocent.

Seems he thought of something; Hol shook his head and sighed, "It's still better than the Empire, I hear they hand all crimes, big or small, over to the royal family to handle, with lots of death penalties, how brutal."

The brutal Imperial person Alex: "……"

He didn't retort, just lowered his head and took a sip of water.

No matter how talkative Hol was, faced with this somewhat stiff atmosphere he couldn't say a word; he rubbed his thigh, stood up, and organized the needed ointment.

Until Jin Chen came home.

He went straight back to the bedroom, saw Alex still pale, frowned, and approached.

Hol, brew more blood-replenishing potion.

Oh, sure.

Hol opened the medicine box again, started picking and choosing, suddenly paused, glanced back and forth at the two of them, carried the medicine box out of the bedroom, and thoughtfully closed the door.

How do you feel?" Jin Chen asked.

Thanks.

Upon seeing him, Alex merely gave a polite nod of thanks, said nothing more, appearing especially aloof.

Jin Chen didn't mind that attitude either, sat aside, picked up an apple and began to peel it, holding back a smile without speaking.

For a moment, the only sound in the room was the apple being peeled.

In the end, Alex was the first to not be able to hold back.

He lifted his eyes, set down the water cup he'd been holding, with an air like a negotiation, "General Jin Chen, I'm curious why you brought an enemy commander home."

Before he could answer, he added another sentence.

Aside from the ridiculous answer 'I fell for you'.

Finally willing to speak, huh," Jin Chen chuckled, handing him the peeled, plump apple, "but unfortunately, the ridiculous answer is the truth.

Alex didn't take the apple, just frowned, obviously wondering whether this Federation's top general had some unspeakable problem with his brain.

Want to know how the Empire reacted after you were captured?

Jin Chen suddenly asked.

Alex obviously became more interested in that question, he nodded.

Then eat the apple first; the cell only has basic nutrient fluid, that stuff tastes awful.

Alex, helpless, could only take it and then, under Jin Chen's gaze, took a bite.

Only then was he satisfied; he leaned back, stretched out his long legs, relaxed, flicked open the wrist-computer's share, and a virtual interface appeared before Alex.

Jin Chen even, right in front of Alex, used a jump link to log into the Empire's account, completely uncaring that this violated the treaty signed by both sides.

Here, your deputy, Steven, head of the Empire's Fourth Military Department, after returning voluntarily begged the emperor's pardon, saying you deserted in battle, and they issued an announcement.

Alex's pupil color shifted slightly, he looked at the announcement on the interface and fell silent.

In consideration of his past meritorious service to the Empire, they stripped his awarded title and the position of chief of the Five Military Departments, and ceased searching for the missing Alex……

As Jin Chen read that passage, he felt a hollow in his heart, which was then filled with complex emotions.

The Empire is ruled by the royal family, with twelve military divisions specially established; he was the only general who commanded five divisions, yet now he's gained the reputation of a deserter.

How long had this leak‑filled announcement been kept in the royal court, just waiting for him to be injured and discarded before being released?

Alex lowered his head, his hair covering his eyes, his gaze dim.

Murderous intent toward Steven welled up from his heart, along with utter disappointment in the Imperial royal family.

【Villain Blackening Value detected +10! Total 70!】

0731 puzzled, 【Host, why are you provoking him!】

【First cut off his thought of returning to the Empire, otherwise, like the original plot, preparing to go back only to learn the truth would make him blacken faster.】

Don't be sad, first rest and heal your wounds; once you're better I'll take you back for revenge." Jin Chen stood up, rubbed his hair, as a comfort.

If your purpose is to try to get core Imperial military information through me,

Alex lifted his head to look at him, eyes wary, killing intent still not dissipated, "That's absolutely impossible."

Even though the Empire has abandoned him, as a soldier the discipline etched into his bones does not allow him to do such a thing.

Rest assured, aside from you, I seek nothing else.

Jin Chen suddenly leaned forward, reached out, lifted his chin, the distance between them instantly closed, his eyes shining with a blatant smile.

If you don't believe me, I can demonstrate.

He moved even closer, almost brushing Alex's lips.

Alex had never been in such close contact with anyone before; he froze for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

After a while, he suddenly shoved Jin Chen away, his cheeks flushing with annoyed red.

Hey, don't pull on the wound.

Hol hurriedly grabbed his arm to prevent movement, "All right, all right, I won't bother you, lie down and rest."

He kept his word; as soon as he finished speaking, he unceremoniously stuffed him into the blankets and laid him down, giving Alex no chance to object or refuse.

I'll bring dinner over once it's ready; you better listen, or this wound will become a real hassle.

You… are simply lawless.

Alex was indeed weak; the earlier emotional outburst had already drained a lot of his energy, and right now he truly couldn't endure another tussle with Jin Chen.

Fine, fine, I'm lawless, I'm a rogue.

Jin Chen nodded, unfazed, and even smiled, "Can you come punish me properly after your injuries heal?"

Alex felt both embarrassed and annoyed, simply closed his eyes and refused to look at him.

Gradually, a wave of tired sleepiness welled up again.

Jin Chen tucked him in, then stayed by the bedside, looking at the documents piled up in the smartbrain information folder.

Until the bedroom door was lightly knocked.

Jin Chen looked up and saw Alex furrow his brows, extremely uneasy; he hurriedly patted the blanket, releasing some soothing Spiritual Power as if to comfort him, before leaving the bedroom.

"What's wrong?"

"Sir, this is the medicine he needs to take."

Hol still didn't know who that person was, but seeing Jin Chen's importance, he followed everything to the highest standard.

"So much?" Jin Chen took several tubes of ointment and medicine.

"There's still more."

Hol then took the remaining ones from the side.

"The first detox surgery is in five days; by then his wounds will have mostly healed. During these five days, he must apply his medication on schedule and take good care of his body, otherwise he won't be able to withstand the surgery."

"Okay."

Jin Chen gathered everything, asking about the usage of each medicine in detail, without the slightest impatience, even asking whether he should avoid certain foods and whether he needed to get up and move around.

Hol, while feeling surprised inside, also informed him meticulously, only finding time to leave in the evening.