Hungry dragon cubs come to the door

As a child, Yu Yan always couldn't figure out why everyone was always sad when they went to the dock to say goodbye to such a gratifying event as the launch of a ship?

It's not just the ordinary level of sadness that tears don't, but it's not uncommon for people to cry until they pass out.

It was only later that he understood ignorantly that these people had concerns in their hearts and were unwilling to say goodbye to their relatives and friends who boarded the ship, especially those who were about to go to the front line.

He didn't understand because he didn't care about anyone.

All the people who come and go in his life are passers-by, and no one can leave traces.

Now, Yu Yan watched the inconspicuous private ship that the teacher and His Majesty were riding gradually disappear into the sky, feeling extremely heavy.

It's not just because I haven't seen the teacher for several months and the reunion is so short.

More, it was the last question His Majesty asked him.

On the way back to the dormitory from the dock, Yu Yan walked very slowly.

Fate is ridiculously wrong.

He thought that he was a stumbling block that was discarded at will, and no one cared about him. His original plan was to catch the dragon, take the initiative to apply for military exploits to His Majesty, and strive to return to the expeditionary army.

In the end, he was a stepping stone on the road to success and he had to fulfill his duties. Because he caught people, he was invited by His Majesty to join the expeditionary force.

Moreover, he also... fell in love with the dragon who should have been captured by himself.

The snow fell again from the sky, and it fell on the face cold, like a tear that was about to freeze.

Yu Yan easily recalled the New Year's holiday not long ago, when she had a childish snowball fight with Farami in Lancamdor Park on her home planet.

and their first kiss.

It is obvious that not even a month has passed since now, but so many things have happened in the middle.

For example, he became a thorn in the side of others, almost separated by yin and yang;

For example, he had to accept Farami's quadruple identity, his love and hatred point to the same person;

For example, I just learned that my fate is just a well-chosen pawn in a complicated chess game, and I have to reconcile with it...

At this moment, when I think of that soft kiss that changed their relationship qualitatively, and the lingering days after that, it seems like a lifetime has passed.

It can be said that Yu Yan has truly experienced what it means to be in a state of turmoil.

The teacher said that Noah will redeploy elite soldiers and generals to guard the "Black Diamond"; the original garrison can choose to stay or leave, and they will be properly arranged.

The empire will take care of everything, don't worry.

There are still some words, Qiao Cho didn't say them in front of Xie Kaichen, and led Yu Yan to the corridor.

"Xiao Hei, I asked His Majesty what he meant, and he planned to turn a blind eye to it. After all, the power of Farami was unprecedentedly powerful under the influence of the 'Black Diamond', and the rebels were afraid of it, so they dared not An easy offense. This dragon will be an important force to protect Noah and 'Black Diamond'.

"As long as it is obedient and doesn't harass the aborigines and the garrison, His Majesty will treat it as if it doesn't exist.

"In short, you don't need to have any worries. As long as you want, you can join the expeditionary force at any time. But this is only an invitation, not an obligation or coercion. Don't feel that it is owed or compensated to you. This is a test of your own strength. Sure, you deserve it.

"Xiao Yu, this time, don't think about others, just listen to your heart."

The teacher said let him decide for himself.

But how should he choose?

If it was another position or destination, he might not even think about it.

But the Expeditionary Force—that was the Expeditionary Force!

He worked hard day and night in the military academy for four years, in order to be able to join the expeditionary army with excellent grades after graduation.

He didn't have the expectations of his parents, he didn't have to bear the origin of his ancestors, he didn't have the idea of ​​getting ahead, and he didn't have the extravagant hope of becoming a general.

He just wants to see the wider star sea, explore the vaster universe, challenge the limits of human beings, and make the impossible possible.

It's a vision of sheer incomparability.

I was already very close to my wish, but then I was displaced and trapped on this small planet.

How many unwilling hearts, how many nights toss and turn, even I don't want to think about it.

Now, the olive branch is more than reaching out to him, it is almost tied to him.

Facing the good time given by God, he wavered.

He didn't want to deceive himself, for no more decent reason than Farami.

Having nothing to worry about is powerful.

Qiao Xuan, Lin Rusong, including Xie Kaichen and the former founding emperor were all unmarried, which is the best proof.

Conversely, feelings make people vulnerable.

And Yu Yan is now at this stage.

But escaping is not the solution, it is always necessary to face it.

To leave, or to stay, is always a choice, there is no compromise.

Yu Yan finally stood at the door of the house, a thin layer of snow fell on his shoulders.

He closed his eyes and opened them again, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door.

Farami wasn't as sullen at being left behind as he had expected.

Even dressed properly.

He was sitting cross-legged on the bed in a daze, but when he heard the movement at the door, he walked quickly, and then hugged the snow-covered human into his arms.

He didn't ask anything, didn't say anything, just hugged him quietly like that.

This kind of reaction caught Yu Yan off guard even more than a series of questioning, instead he was worried that something happened to this person.

He asked dreamily, "What's wrong?"

"I don't know." Farami buried his head in his neck and shook his head, his hair scratched his shoulder and neck, "I'm fine. But I feel you are sad."

...Yu Yan almost forgot that there is a special relationship between them.

If one party gets emotional, the other party will notice.

He didn't know, he didn't realize that his sadness was so obvious.

Yu Yan smiled wryly: "I can't hide it from you anymore."

He wasn't intimidated when cornered by Newman Bruce.

When he was told the whole story of the plan by the teacher and His Majesty, he was angry, but it quickly dissipated.

Those times were no different from his many difficult moments over the years, they would all pass anyway, Yu Yan wouldn't care much about them, let alone vent his emotions by crying - that was the most useless way.

But why, at this moment, in Farami's arms, I suddenly felt a little sore.

Someone can rely on, is this how it feels?

But he didn't want his mood to affect Farami too much, and took a step back: "I want to tell you something."

Instead, Farami was the one who rubbed his nose to cover up: "Well, tell me."

"I..." He looked at Jin Tong who was concerned about the other party, his words stuck in his throat, "You sit down first."

The two sat at the dining table, and on the table was the sweet taro cake that Farami had half eaten.

Farami was wearing pajamas, with disheveled hair, looking at him intently.

It looked no different from every morning and night we dined together here.

Except for what to say next.

Yu Yan bit her lip, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain, let's speak out in one go.

"I might be out of here for a while."

The golden dragon pupil reflected his shadow, and Farami's expression was very quiet, as if he had expected it: "Where are you going?"

"Expedition."

"Is that the place you've always wanted to go?"

"Yes."

"how long?"

"...Three and a half years."

Deep space has immeasurable dangers, and it is very likely that many people will stay in the vast sea of ​​stars forever, and most of them will suffer from injuries if they are lucky.

Therefore, the Imperial Expeditionary Force is not a permanent system, and the enlistment period is divided according to the degree of mission, ranging from five years to two years.

After the task is over, a new round of assignment will be carried out based on objective performance and subjective will, and go to the parent star, companion star and the jurisdiction of the Second Empire.

In fact, loneliness in deep space is far more threatening to humans than germs and enemy attacks. Germs can be cured, and enemies can also be driven away. Only loneliness in deep space can be helped by no external force. Get over it on your own.

According to the joint evaluation and identification instructions of the Imperial Association of Psychologists, in principle, deep space missions will not be launched consecutively.

After the first time is over, it will take at least a few years for the next time, but these few years are very precious to the soldiers in the promotion period, and they are likely to settle down somewhere; what's more, the talents who graduate from the empire every year Countless, ever-younger, more fearless recruits join the Expeditionary Corps, and there are only a few vacancies.

In short, for most ordinary soldiers, there may only be one chance to join the expeditionary force in a lifetime.

Yu Yan stared at those pieces of sweet taro cake, a little afraid to meet Lamy's eyes.

I thought that Farami would be angry or sad, but anyway, he was acting like a baby and doing everything he could to keep him.

He was even ready to refuse the invitation. Anyway, Noah would receive more and more attention from the empire in the future, and would no longer be regarded as a place of exile.If he stays, he can also realize the value of life.

But Farami was unexpectedly calm.

"Then go." The man put his hands on his chin, looking very indifferent.

Yu Yan suddenly looked up at him.

"You forgot, I'm a dragon, and my concept of time is different from yours. The three years of your human beings are just a blink of an eye to me. Oh, a blink of an eye is exaggerated, it may be... equivalent to several years of yours. About a month." The man fiddled with the drooping forehead hair in front of his eyes, "I can still bear it for a few months...probably."

"……real?"

"Of course it's true." Farami pouted, "Why, don't you trust me?"

"I do not have."

"You have."

"I do not have."

"You have."

"..."

Yu Yan always felt that this kind of meaningless nonsense conversation seemed to have happened before.

Farami reached out and touched his cheek with an unprecedented solemn expression: "I love you, so I will not trap you somewhere. You have the right to pursue your ideals."

"Besides——" he dragged his voice, and his expression returned to his usual arrogance. "You are my wife. You carry my mark, and you won't be able to escape from my palm."

Yu Yan couldn't help laughing when he saw his peacock spreading its tail.

Farami pinched his face: "That's right, my wife still looks the best when she smiles. Although she looks good in any way."

Yu Yan didn't push him away: "What about you, I'm leaving, what should you do?"

"I'll go home and go to sleep."

"In the forest? Back to your dragon's lair?"

"That's right. Although I used to go into deep sleep for 50 years, well, let's make an exception for you. When you come back, wake me up."

Yu Yan: "..."

There is also this trick.

Farami yawned: "Okay, okay, let's forget about the future, it's more important to live in the present - isn't this what you humans often say? Hurry up, eat and take a bath, and then watch that cartoon with me!"

Before going to take a shower, Yu Yan opened the PADD first, and signed his name on the official invitation sent by the military department in the mailbox.

Yu Yan was very tired today and fell asleep in the bathtub.

Farami wrapped him in a blanket and picked him up easily.

The weight of a human being has always seemed light to him, as if he was very fragile.

But he knew that under that thin physique, there was such a strong and powerful heart beating.

Yu Yan was so sleepy, Farami didn't force him to accompany him to watch cartoons in the living room.

"Computer, lighting 10%."

He hugged Yu Yan and walked towards the bedroom, the surroundings were dark, and the world fell into a lonely silence.

Water droplets trickled down the ends of his hair, winding a shallow river across the floor.

Yu Yan opened his eyes in the package like a swaddling baby, and dimly saw that familiar face that he was attached to.

"……I……"

Farami didn't hear clearly, and lowered his head: "Huh?"

Yu Yan's eyelids were heavy and unable to open, and he didn't know if he was in a dream, so he subconsciously hugged his neck and murmured something.

Farami curled his lips and pressed a kiss to his forehead.

'I love you too. '

he said softly.

In the era of the big universe, all things and stars are interdependent and accompany each other forever.

Then you go to the ends of the earth, it is only in my heart.

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