Chapter 284: The Imperial General Was Again Forcibly Flirted With 12

Alex couldn't help letting out a light chuckle, slightly relaxing his body as he leaned against Jin Chen, and the pressure on his abdomen lessened.

"Speaking of business, you're hiding in Steven's team; you must be careful not to be discovered by him."

"Don't worry, Commander, we've all made preparations." Jimon said.

"We came to see you this time for another matter."

"When mentioning this matter, Jila and Jimon's expressions visibly turned solemn, even becoming somewhat grave."

Jila: "After contacting Duke Chester, he has been secretly helping us."

"Only recently, upon learning that we two would mix into the team to come see you, did we reveal his true purpose."

Jimon: "Duke Chester said, your father General Andre did not die in war; the true cause of death is inseparable from the imperial family. Originally we thought that once you grew up and assumed the generalship we could reveal the fact, but who would have thought you too were abandoned by the imperial family."

"What?!"

Alex was shocked by these words, his body jerked upright, almost straining his wound.

"My father's death... wasn't an accident..."

"If this had happened before, nobody saying these words would be believed by him."

"But why, for all these years, has Duke Chester never revealed even a bit of information to me?" Alex muttered.

He instinctively grabbed Jin Chen's arm, drawing warmth.

"He feared you would follow in General Andre's footsteps, and also wanted your path in the military to go more smoothly, so for all these years he pretended not to care about military affairs, never expecting you to still be eyed by the emperor." Jila explained.

Jimon: "Regarding the truth of this matter, we went to see Andre's former troops in your name; after learning that Duke Chester personally said it, they also confirmed the doubts from back then."

"It's nothing more than because his achievements overshadowed the sovereign; the dictatorial imperial royal family would not allow anyone to hold greater power, especially when it's direct technological military strength."

The more she spoke, the more Jila felt righteous indignation.

He could not accept that the imperial family had become this corrupt.

Moreover, he couldn't even consider what the future imperial people, so many planets, would do; if the imperial family continued to develop like this, truly loyal and capable soldiers would all be executed.

Alex remained silent for a long time.

A feeling welled up in his heart that he couldn't put into words—hatred and disbelief—this emotion surged through his chest, crying out with sorrow.

Even when he knew he had been abandoned by the imperial family, he had never felt such hatred before.

He tightly grabbed Jin Chen's arm, his voice tense; on his cool brows and eyes, killing intent already surfaced: "I must return to the empire... to take revenge."

Jin Chen embraced him: "I'll arrange it, but we must wait until you detoxify."

"You need to detoxify to regain your strength; listen."

His tone was calm, carrying strong soothing meaning, allowing the agitated Alex to gradually calm down, quietly burying his head in Jin Chen's neck.

"I never thought of betraying the imperial family, betraying the imperial military."

"I know; they are unworthy of your loyalty."

Jin Chen lowered his head, kissed his cheek, "I will help you, as much as I can."

Jila and Jimon exchanged a glance again; this time, besides surprise, they also felt some agreement.

"You go back first; communicate about other matters, don't let Steven find out." Jin Chen told them.

Jimon saw Alex nod, then saluted and took his leave.

"Commander, what General Jin Chen said makes sense; your top priority now is to restore your health, only then will you have the energy to investigate General Andre's past." Jila finally said.

After the two departed the same way, Alex still leaned in Jin Chen's embrace, organizing his chaotic thoughts.

The wound that had been tugged began to throb faintly, but he could no longer mind much.

The pain instead helped him stay awake.

His childhood memories are already very vague; he only remembers the despair and sorrow when he heard the bad news, and over these years he has never doubted the truth of this matter.

The empire to which he had been loyal and devoted all these years turned out to be the executioner that destroyed his family.

"Do you know the origin of my name?"

Alex suddenly spoke, his voice already somewhat hoarse.

Jin Chen didn't respond; he knew Alex needed to vent.

"'Alex,' meaning 'guardian of loyalty.'"

"When I was young, my father told me to train well in listening and learning, and when I grew up to become a guardian of the Imperial Star Alliance just like him."

"But what we guard is also exactly the most vicious."

He took a deep breath, barely regaining composure, lifted his gaze to Jin Chen, his golden pupils clear: "After detoxifying, I will return to the empire to investigate the truth; I won't let Steven off either."

"'Do whatever you want to do.' Jin Chen gently stroked the corner of his eye with his fingertip, wiping away tears, 'Everything you need, I can provide.'"

He then reached out and pinched Alex's earlobe, his eyes showing a hint of softness: "Steven's visit to the federation, being within my jurisdiction, naturally I won't let him off easily."

Alex nodded, forced out a faint smile, then buried his head again in Jin Chen's embrace, closing his eyes.

Until now, the only person he can trust and turn to for help is Jin Chen.

Perhaps coming to the federation, the most correct decision he ever made was in that prison cell, not refusing Jin Chen bringing him home.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 40!】

After Alex's emotions eased, Jin Chen brought him back and also summoned Hol to re-treat the wound.

Steven's actions were also faster than they had imagined.

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The next day, Jin Chen accompanied Alex in watering the garden, doing things to keep his emotions stable, and received an electronic invitation.

He opened it, glanced twice, let out a sound, extremely sarcastic.

"'What is this?' Alex asked him."

"'Xavier of the Fourth Military Department invited me to attend his and his fiancée's engagement party the day after tomorrow, and specially noted that I should bring a companion.'"

Jin Chen clicked agree, then closed the virtual screen.

The major general who also colluded with Steven?

Yeah, he's been playing the field for so many years, how could he settle down because of one person? It's obvious he's just trying to lure us over.

Jin Chen trimmed the extra branches, "He just set up a rather big scheme this time, even inviting the old man over as a witness."

Alex understood, "You mean Steven will make a move at the engagement party? But how does he know you'll definitely bring me over?"

His words amused Jin Chen, who pretended to be angry and tugged at his cheek.

"Now who in the federation's upper echelons doesn't know? I brought the prisoner of war Alex home, sending all kinds of good food and fun stuff, almost spoiling him to heaven."

"Looks like only you don't know."

Alex pressed his lips, cheeks slightly red, realizing he shouldn't have asked that earlier, he reached out and tugged at Jin Chen's sleeve, "I... sorry."

"Actual action." Jin Chen smiled, pointing at his own face.