Armor: The opening lane mage saved me

ten minutes later

Lu Fa slowly walked out. Qiao Shefei immediately stood up upon seeing the general, while Lu Fa walked to the center and sat down. Clearly, he wasn't surprised that Qiao Shefei had come to find him.

"You finally came." Lufa looked at him, feeling a little relieved, but he was probably about to explode with anger.

"Actually, I didn't want to come." Qiao Shefei looked at Lu Fa calmly.

"Don't want to come? Have you forgotten who saved your lives a thousand years ago?"

Lufa emphasized his words, sounding somewhat disappointed. A thousand years ago, he had risked his life to resurrect his three most trusted subordinates, only to find that they had completely forgotten their mission.

"I will never forget the general's kindness to us," Qiao Shefei said, bowing his head. It was true, in both sentiment and reason, that Lu Fa had saved the three of them back then, but it was also a fact that the three of them had disobeyed orders.

This puzzled Lu Fa. If he dared not forget, why wasn't he carrying out his mission, wasting so much time?

If all three of them had carried out their missions flawlessly, they could have already retaken Ares.

In fact, the three of them were initially just following orders.

But as time went on, the three of them found the people on this planet to be very interesting, especially the country they lived in.

On this vast and boundless land lives a group of simple, kind-hearted people. Day after day, they work diligently, cultivating the fields with their own hardworking hands. The children here are full of childlike innocence and joy; their childhoods are filled with happiness.

This civilization did not originate from violence and aggression, but from the people's deep-seated love for and relentless pursuit of a better life.

In stark contrast is the civilization of the Ares. The Ares were keen on plundering the achievements of other civilizations through fierce battles and brutal warfare, and converting them into resources and technology needed for their own development.

In the Ares' mindset, easily seizing what belonged to others through sheer force was far more convenient and efficient than expending effort to create it. This way of thinking was drastically different from other civilizations they had encountered.

However, it is precisely these two completely different civilizations that have generated a strange attraction.

“But General, two thousand years have passed, and I have been on this planet for a thousand years,” Qiao Shefei said painfully. A thousand years of war had truly exhausted him.

"So what if it's been a thousand years? So what if it's been two thousand years? Haven't you suffered enough shame? Have you forgotten the sins you've carried? Have you forgotten the injustices we've endured?" Lufa said bitterly. He had poured his heart and soul into winning countless victories for Ares, but in the end, he was driven out of the homeland he had fought so hard for.

"But General, this is Earth, 70,000 light-years away from Ares. Can't we forget the past and create a new future? Can't we let our brothers stop and live a good life on this land?"

Qiao Shefei retorted

"Forget? Can you forget the noble bloodline of the Ares Armored Guard? Forget the lowest of crimes you're currently carrying? Don't forget you're a wanted criminal in Ares now," Lufa sneered.

Qiao Shefei closed his eyes in anguish. As expected, the general wouldn't give up easily. After a long while…

Qiao Shefei felt relieved and looked at Lu Fa, saying...

"General, I've thought it through."

"Good that you've thought it through. Now let's plan the next step."

"General, what I mean is, I won't participate in the following operations."

"What did you say?!" Lu Fa roared in fury.

"General, I'm truly fed up with that old life. I don't think there's anything wrong with living here. But I swear, General, I will never do anything to betray you, and I will return wherever I am needed."

Having said all that, all of Lu Fa's anger turned into helplessness. He sighed and waved his hand.

"Go, go."

Not long after, Misslin came in again and told Lufa that a young man had come to see him, while a slightly overweight man was standing next to Lufa.

This person wasn't here just a moment ago, but now they're suddenly here.

The man's name was Xiao Wang; he was a real estate agent.

"General, he's here."

"I see."

As the door opened, Louis walked in and saw an ancient garment transformed into a human form, sitting there.

Louis knew that it was Lufa; he sensed a tremendous energy, and Louis knew that his resurrection energy was full.

Then, she looked at the man beside her. Hmm? One of Zi Ming's people?

It doesn't seem like it transformed into human form; it's more like it possessed someone else's body. So, who is this person...?

Purple Nether Balu (Bug Bro)

"Baru?" Louis said softly.

"I'm your senior, shouldn't you call me 'Senior Brother'?"

Based on seniority, Baru is in the same rank as Kula and Sabin.

"What a joke! You think you're worthy to compare yourself to my senior brothers and sisters? You insect, get your bearings before you speak to me. Standing before you is the captain of the Dark Nether Team, the second-in-command of the Netherworld Demon Legion. Please address him as Captain."

Louis sneered

"You..." Balu hadn't expected Louis to be so disrespectful. It was clear Kula had raised him; his temper was exactly like the Crimson Nether's.

"Enough! You've caused such a ruckus since you arrived. Balu, you may leave now." Lufa shook his head helplessly. Look at the state this legion has become!

"Yes." Baru glared at Louis, then slowly walked away.

"General, it's been a long time," Louis said respectfully. After all, Lufa had saved him and taught him a great deal of skill.

His respect is deserved.

"A thousand years have passed. How have you been these past thousand years?" Lu Fa asked with concern.

"Your subordinates are all well. But won't the general ask why we disappeared back then?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Fa chuckled and said, "If you don't want to talk about it, you have your reasons, and I won't pursue the matter."

He knew perfectly well that for the entire squad to disappear without their knowledge and for them to be unable to find them, something must have happened to cause them to lose contact.

"Are you here to rejoin your unit?"

Louis shook his head and said, "General, we will not be returning to the ranks now."

Note that it says "we," not "I," indicating that the entire Dark Nether Squad will not be returning.

"What? None of you are returning to the team? Are you betraying me?" Lu Fa was furious. First it was Qiao Shefei, now it was Louis.

Both of them are highly respected and powerful figures in the legion, and now neither of them is returning. Are they planning a rebellion?

"General, please calm down. I know you want to lead us back to Ares to avenge everyone and clear our names. But it's not just me, General. The brothers are already weary of war, and the other brothers in the legion are the same. It's just that no one wants to say it and embarrass you."