Chapter 533: Fish and Net IV (2/2)
Du Feng asked in a slow voice, ”What you're saying, Sir, is that we should just let this go? That's 80 lives of our own! Sir, when has the 1st Legion ever suffered thisso in the end
Sitting in front of Du Feng was the 1st Legion's Legate, Ming Xiao Ming Xiao was about 60 years of age He had a clean shaven face, whichnext to Ming Xiao was a edhad explained the entire incident to Ming Xiao, but Ming Xiao had forbidden the could not understand it He knew his superior well The thin oldhad thought he heard it wrongly when the oldXiao's face turned sole and said, ”It's not so siotten that you started this whole debacle Hu could read between the lines that the old ht of those 80 uing, but suddenly felt a strong tug fro his head at hi trusted Li Gui, and knew that the ht, you're both dis Xiao waved the looked frustrated He confronted Li Gui antagonistically, ”Gui, why'd you stop fro just now?”
Li Gui was familiar with his friend's temper, and was not offended He smiled and said, ”Come on, don't xxxXX What kind offelt e
Li Gui immediately turned serious and said, ”Indeed, the situation's not that siate pays a sudden visit That in itself is unusual Besides, didn't you see how Sir Ming Xiao's expression changed when you were explaining hoe got into trouble with the three newcoate is here because of those three”
Du Feng recalled what happened in the office and felt riled up again
Li Gui took a glance at Du Feng and continued, ”There's so was not properly introduced to us, but even Sir Ming Xiao seereat courtesy He must be so see the incident He even interrupted you to clarify some details I suspect that he is here because of the neners of the , what do you think of the absorbed in Li Gui's narrative, Du Feng replied without thinking, ”They're strong!” Du Feng remembered all of the could tell that those few men were definitely co, ”What Level do you think those shooters are?”
”That's hard to say,” Du Feng replied hesitantly
Li Gui gestured the figure eight with his hand
Du Feng looked shocked
”Of course, it's just a guess, but I think they're not far fro kept silent Li Gui's words were often prophetic
”Certainly, these e shooters! No, they must be exceptional! Not everyone can coion has only but a few of them Exactly three of theht seven of the himself Who can possibly command a force like this?”
Li Gui did not hesitate to surprise his friend, ”Only His Majesty!”
Du Feng was stunned
He never iain the attention of the King
Li Gui went silent He knew that he needed to give Du Feng time to absorb the news In fact, Li Gui could still feel his own heart thu heavily as he too was surprised by his own conclusion
Nevertheless, being seasoned as he was, he quickly composed hi , he felt
Suddenly, Li Gui's eyes lit up in realization
”I understand now!” Li Gui's excla out of his confusion He quickly asked, ”Gui, what is it?”
”I think I understand what Sir Huang and his men are here for His Majesty must be very interested in these three commoners, that much is obvious fro only wanted to protect the uards to theto visit our ca to me,” Li Gui's eyes shi+ned isdom as he explained
”And what is that? Gui, stop keepingasked anxiously
”I think that His Majesty has sent Sir Huang here partly to protect them On the other hand –” Li Gui hesitated to continue
”Just tell ed hi that they were alone, he whispered, ”On the other hand, I suspect that if those three people try to leave, or do anything suspicious …” Li Guifelt his heart went cold
”It's only a suspicion Who knohat the real story is? But if things are really as I suspected, then that will be the only ti brightly
”What if they do nothing?” Du Feng asked
”Then ill do the sa and replied, slowly but firmly
Both men lapsed into silence
After a ate to return to the office
They exchanged a quick look beforeXiao had reverted back to his inconspicuous look The sharpness in his gaze had faded
”Listen to et into ain, huood ol' whipping fro Xiao berated the and Li Gui had both trained under the Legate personally He would not go easy on the when they were younger, when he was only a Brigade Co, it was clear that he meant to keep the and Li Gui replied together, touched by his concern
Ming Xiao nodded, satisfied ”That's !”
Du Feng and Li Gui quickly bowed in greeting Sir Huang took a glance at Ming Xiao and lifted his chin a little, ”I've heard that you two are Sir Ming Xiao's beloved soldiers Indeed, you look like excellenthere for some time, I thank you for your hospitality,” he spoke coldly His words were cordial, but it still brought a chill to his listeners
The two esture, despite their disco Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you!”
Sir Ming Xiao s's position is unique, so you can stop with your guessing As long as you obey his orders diligently, His Majesty will not forget your services The ca will not be interrupting with your affairs However, any orders fro must be carried out to the letter, understand?”
Both men accepted their orders in quiet surprise, ”Yes sir!”
Sir Huang finally broke into a thin sht a sinister look on his face