I’ve Got this Cannon Fodder’s Back

100: 99 100: 99 Amidst the fearful gaze of the Legion Commanders, a bloodthirsty vine suddenly sprouted, and a fierce spiritual giant eagle swayed before deflating silently.

Amidst the rising smoke and dust, the wise and mighty Marshal held his sobbing wife in his arms, apologizing and comforting him in a flurry of actions.

The Marshal’s wife curled up in his strong arms, tears falling on the back of his hand with each blink of her eyes.

The Legion Commanders thought that their Marshal might have been stunned.

Gu Gui, feeling at a loss, couldn’t even focus on maintaining his spiritual barrier and his composure as he embraced his intoxicated lover and clumsily apologized, “Don’t cry.

It’s my fault.

I won’t hit you again.

When we get home, you can hit me back.

Any number of times…” The current situation was not urgent, and the system didn’t help suppress the intoxication, allowing the host who had consumed fake alcohol to become completely drunk, clinging weakly to the Marshal’s embrace and wiping his tears, “Three times?” “Thirty times, you can hit me yourself.” Gu Gui held his hand and comforted him softly, using the palm of his hand to gently wipe away his tears, “Don’t cry, okay?” Advertisements The spiritual little hamster1 scurried into a corner, causing the First Legion Commander to tremble with fear as he rested on the bloodthirsty vine.

1) The spiritual image of the First Legion Commander.

The Marshal hit his wife!

He made his wife, who shattered a table with his bare hands, cry, and he couldn’t be comforted!

It was hard to imagine the force required to make the Marshal’s wife cry like that.

The First Legion Commander worriedly felt as if he had accidentally stumbled upon the dark secrets hidden beneath the Marshal’s polished exterior.

The Marshal’s wife rested on the Marshal’s shoulder, tears continuing to flow from her dark and moist eyes.

She wiped her tears with one hand while trying her best to determine which was more, thirty or three.

The spiritual hamster discreetly scurried up and down, spinning on the wheels of the mech, anxiously contemplating whether or not to console the Marshal’s wife.

“Let them finish building the mechs for you to play with within a week, and I’ll personally take you there.” Gu Gui kissed his wife’s forehead and gently caressed his fragile back, softly coaxing him, “You can play however you want.

If you feel unsatisfied with the virtual training grounds, we’ll find a group of Norut Beasts and have a good fight.” Lu Chiqiu looked up, his attention successfully diverted by Gu Gui’s words, and his gleaming black eyes blinked, “Silver ones?” “Silver ones, I specifically instructed them.” Seeing the hope of comforting his lover, the Marshal’s eyes brightened, and without hesitation, he traded his subordinates, “Tomorrow is scheduled for maintenance.

I’ll return soon and have the First Legion Commander change the color of his mech.

You’ll have a silver one.

Paint it twice, and add fluorescent powder.” First Legion Commander: ?!

The alcohol rushed through him even stronger as Lu Chiqiu rubbed his eyes, too exhausted to keep them open, but he struggled to retain a sliver of consciousness, “Wouldn’t the First Legion Commander be unhappy…?” “Give him a rainbow-colored one, and he won’t be unhappy.” Gu Gui’s expression grew softer as he looked at the glistening teardrops clinging to his wife’s long eyelashes, helplessly smiling and wiping away the tear stains between his lover’s lashes.

“I think it suits him well.

Flying behind us will look better…” First Legion Commander: ?!?!

Advertisements Lu Chiqiu looked up at him, his hazed eyes attempting to focus.

After careful consideration, his brows finally curved into a smile, and he reached out to touch the Marshal’s eyelashes, tinged with a faint golden hue from the setting sun, “It looks good.” He smiled after being comforted.

Even when drunk, his little wife was obedient.

Looking into his lover’s black eyes filled with a delicate glimmer, Gu Gui felt warmth spread in his heart as he gently held him in his arms, “Give me a little more time, and things will be fine soon.” Although he wanted to make his little wife happier, there were still additional matters to attend to.

Gu Gui held the hand that couldn’t find a place to settle, brought it to his lips, and stood up straight, the smile in his eyes fading.

He still had some things to figure out.

Political struggles were political struggles, and they should never interfere with military operations.

He was willing to tolerate these people because apart from being the Marshal of the military, he was also the second most influential figure in the imperial power hierarchy.

Being in his position, regardless of whether he liked it or not, he had no control over these matters.

Which is why he preferred turning a blind eye and not being bothered by them.

But once someone reached out to interfere during wartime, he could no longer ignore them.

Other matters could be left to the Emperor and the investigation team, but he must find the traitor who was undermining the defenses.

Regardless of their combat ability, such individuals could not remain in the military.

Before his thoughts were completely clear, the situation in front of him caught the heavy and unsuspecting Marshal off guard.

Busy comforting his sobbing lover, he had forgotten entirely about the bloodthirsty vine that still needed to be dealt with.

Before Lu Chiqiu’s emotions stabilized, the rampaging, bloodthirsty vine had already whipped its leaves around, capturing around ten individuals.

The Eighteenth Legion Commander was tightly bound by the vine, the bloodthirsty maw hanging menacingly above his head, ready to strike anyone who dared to approach.

Among the crowd that had managed to come close after much effort, a few figures were quietly trying to escape, but the bloodthirsty vine held them securely, dragging them back and tightly binding them.

“Marshal—” Seeing that the Marshal finally regained his freedom of action, the Nineteenth Legion Commander stepped forward, hoping to expedite his wife’s comforting of the bloodthirsty vine.

However, he was pulled back by the Seventeenth Legion Commander, “Say less, it’s none of your business.” Although the Legion Commanders were entangled by the vines, they hadn’t encountered any worse treatment.

Unfortunately, only the eighteenth Legion Commander was tightly bound.

Those with faster reactions could see the unfriendly glances cast towards him.

Lu Chiqiu, was someone who previously captured and brought back Gu Gui single-handedly.

Everyone understood that anyone could harm the Marshal except for that gentle and delicate young man.

The situation was too urgent at that time, and no one could say for sure how the defense line had suddenly been breached, but the life-threatening crisis the Marshal encountered was clear to all.

In the interstellar era, humans had broken through the third stage of evolution, and warfare had returned to a combat style centered around individuals.

The Marshal’s strength was there, as long as he could still fight, he was a bastion guarding the Solin Empire.

All the others could do was ensure that they guided and dispersed the onslaught of beasts, protecting the Marshal’s rear so that the all-black mech could engage in combat without any worries.

The Legion Commanders had coordinated their operations many times before, and the battle situation at that time was not particularly severe.

The breach of the defense line could only have been intentional.

Once the defense line was breached, Gu Gui would be in danger.

To prevent a subsequent onslaught by a large-scale beast horde without anyone to respond, they could only choose to sacrifice some losses to halt the battle.

The public would inevitably have doubts about the military, and the politicians would take advantage of the opportunity to attack the Marshal.

“A small mistake can lead to a massive disaster.” These comrades, they didn’t want them either.

The Legion Commanders’ gazes turned toward the Marshal, and Gu Gui retracted his gaze, his arms tightened, and his eyes focused on his sleeping lover.

His little wife was sound asleep, his warm body draped over his shoulder, his arms intimately embracing his shoulders, his soft cheek pressed against his neck, clearly not suitable to be woken up to deal with the bloodthirsty vine.

Then let it be.

The Marshal’s figure remained calm and imposing, his wide black cloak swinging coldly as he enveloped the person completely.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a frantic shout suddenly came from behind him, “Gu Gui… Gu Gui!” Gu Gui turned around upon hearing his name, pausing for a moment as his gaze fell upon the person, then raised an eyebrow, “Minister Zhen, what’s the matter?” Although he rarely dealt with political affairs, Gu Gui still had a fundamental understanding of the people in the political arena.

The person before his eyes was the uncle of the Minister of Planetary Resources and Director of the Imperial Office, Zhen Fanren2, who was currently his most potent competitor.

2) LOL, what’s with this name?

His name (甄繁任: Zhen Fanren) is homonym with 真烦人 (zhen fan ren), which means, really annoying people.

Apart from the Eighteenth Legion Commander, this person was the most tightly bound by the vines.

Although he didn’t know how his little wife had discerned the factions of these people, it was clear that causing trouble for him alone wasn’t simply because the person’s name looked particularly annoying.

Seeing that Gu Gui remained unperturbed, Zhen Fanren clenched his teeth, his eyes showing a flash of coldness as he transmitted his thoughts with his spiritual power.

“I know what you are, and I know what’s going on with your omega… Don’t force me to expose you!

Why do you think the Eighteenth Legion Commander suddenly betrayed you?

You can try and see if the public and the military will accept a non-alpha Marshal… ” “You can go ahead and say it, I probably won’t have any holidays.” His spiritual power was not enough to sever the connection, but Gu Gui had already casually lifted his lips, opening his mouth to interrupt him.

He casually opened the public broadcast and swept his gaze over the people with different expressions, then said, “There wasn’t really anything to hide… I indeed am not an alpha, and Chiqiu is not an omega.” As soon as Gu Gui finished speaking, the crowd fell into complete silence.

Advertisements Gu Gui’s identity had always been the empire’s top secret, known to only a handful of people, and even the Emperor had issued strict orders to keep it confidential.

Regardless of who already knew about it, it was unimaginable that he would so easily disclose the truth with his own mouth.

“You don’t have to trust me, but please reserve your trust in me until after the upcoming battle with the Norut Beast horde.

Either I die as a Marshal or return in victory and relinquish the position voluntarily.” In the evident shock and astonishment reflected in their eyes, Gu Gui couldn’t decipher the underlying emotions of suspicion or resistance.

He simply walked back to the imposing all-black mech, held him tightly, and kissed him gently on the forehead.

“I always prefer to believe that the people trust me because I protect our homeland, and my comrades trust me because I lead them to victory.” “The Path of the Stars, where the Norut Beasts traveled, will not see any beast hordes for the next thirty years.

After the battle, you won’t see me in the position of Marshal again.

Either I will have died as a Marshal, or I will return in triumph and hand it back to you.” His calm voice resonated as he stood tall in his black cloak.

He revealed a smile that could be called gentle for the first time, yet a faint weariness lingered in his gaze, not to be ignored.

“I would still like to believe that the people’s trust in me stems from my defense of our homeland and the victories I have achieved alongside my comrades.” “Today, we faced a small-scale Norut Beast horde.

Based on experience, within a month, a large-scale horde will invade, a battle that will determine the life or death of our Solin Empir.

My only request is to keep your trust in me until after that battle.” With the wave of his cloak, the silence in the air was profound, and Gu Gui released his spiritual power, nodding slightly toward the remaining Legion Commanders.

“Go back and reorganize.

Today… Tomorrow morning, we will summarize the battle experience in the conference room of the military headquarters.

Each of you will write a 10,000-word report tonight.

Dismissed.” The Legion Commanders, who were neither scared by the bloodthirsty vine nor battered by the revelation that the Marshal wasn’t an Alpha, were overwhelmed by the task of writing 10,000 words and felt soulless.

They stumbled forward, attempting to stop the Marshal, but Gu Gui had already embraced Lu Chiqiu and turned to leave, transforming his spiritual power back into a giant eagle.

Flapping its wings, it carried the two steadily into the air.

… The battle began and ended in haste.

When the Emperor arrived with his entourage, the Legion Commanders had already dispersed, rushing back to write their reports.

The empty field was left with the towering black mech silently guarding the rampant, bloodthirsty vine.

The figures bound by the vine had all fallen unconscious.

“Your Majesty… Should we do something?” The Emperor had just been attacked by the bloodthirsty vine in the warehouse outside the city, and his guards, who were standing behind him, wanted nothing to do with it.

They shook their heads incessantly at the approaching vine, wishing they could tie both their hands themselves.

The Emperor remained silent for a long time, meeting the gaze of the figure strangled by the vine.

“Uncle, I’ve been looking for you.” The Empire’s interior had descended into chaos to this extent due to his failure as an Emperor.

When Gu Gui led the troops into battle, he was also focused on eliminating the rebels.

With Gu Gui’s timely intervention, most of the rebels had already been promptly executed, leaving only his Uncle, who had fled to an unknown location.

He received intelligence that the person had infiltrated the crowd welcoming the returning troops, so he especially rushed over with his men.

However, he didn’t expect Lu Chiqiu to act faster than him.

The person didn’t even look at him; simply grunted and turned his gaze away.

The Emperor didn’t take offense, just gently pushed away the vines and continued walking.

The person who had almost lost his life for Gu Gui’s protection and put forth his resignation — that was also the consequence of his failure as an Emperor.

“Your Majesty!” The Emperor was walking with his head down when an urgent voice suddenly came from the side.

It was a young and tender voice, and the Emperor was slightly surprised.

He looked up and followed the voice of a group of boys in the Little Military Uniforms of the Solin Star Combat Academy, who were eagerly climbing over the vines and waving at the giant eagle with all their might.

He couldn’t hear what these people were saying or see their expressions clearly, but the familiarity and trust conveyed through their spiritual power were thoroughly unreserved, forming an intangible warmth that continuously flowed into his spiritual sea.

It should have been the military lined up for training and reorganization, but the standard mechs slowly rose into the air, quietly paying their highest respects.

Gu Gui lowered his head, his expression gradually calming down, and the giant eagle responded with a clear and resonant cry.

Advertisements Lu Chiqiu stirred in his arms, opening his eyes to the scene below.

He helped his intoxicated body suppress the effects of the alcohol through the system and leaned over to look.

Sometimes, people briefly forget certain things and may make erroneous judgments and choices when swayed and manipulated.

However, deep down, most people still harbor goodwill.

Though that glimmer of light may be temporarily obscured, given the opportunity and time, they will resurge with a more vehement and fierce counterattack.

In the original storyline, people regretted it as well.

That’s why there were later demonstrations and reforms, and even long after, the homage to Gu Gui never ceased.

But this time, they still had a chance.

Meeting Gu Gui’s gaze, Lu Chiqiu curved his lips, and his eyes filled with a smile.

However, he suddenly sensed a hint of unusualness in his lover’s expression.

Lu Chiqiu blinked his eyes, connecting to the system to search for the recording.

His figure suddenly stiffened.

He cried.

And made a scene.

Even played with Gu Gui’s eyelashes in front of everyone.

And used the bloodthirsty vine to bind all the enemies listed by the system.

… Lu Chiqiu, who had never truly been intoxicated before, suddenly felt an intense warmth on his face, burying his face in the fuzz of the giant eagle’s neck.

His body slipped and almost fell, but Gu Gui quickly scooped him back into his arms, lightly biting his lips, “Are you awake now?” Lu Chiqiu: “…” Gu Gui cleared his throat and tried to downplay it, unfolding the large cloak to wrap him up again, then had the giant eagle descend into their home’s courtyard, gently embracing him again, “It’s good that you’re awake.

I’ve promised you, so it should be done.

I’ll let you hit me in a while, thirty times…” His young wife had obviously forced himself to wake up using his mental energy.

The alcohol in his body had not been metabolized, and it would be difficult to be awake.

Gu Gui was unwilling to get down to business when he was like this.

He did his best to say something lighthearted to make him laugh, but Lu Qingqiu suddenly grabbed him gently.

Gu Gui was slightly stunned, his gaze dropped at him.

“Should be hit…” Lu Chiqiu pursed the corners of his lips, and seeing that he was still frozen in place, he took the initiative to lie down and hug the giant eagle to show his back, “I was wrong, so I should be hit.” When Gu Gui pulled him back into the mech, he knew he had done wrong.

He had forgotten that Gu Gui would feel bad, just as bad as he had been when watching Gu Gui in distress.

This way of sacrificing oneself to protect one’s lover is only possible when there is absolutely no other way.

He could understand Gu Gui’s mood at that time.

If he was in his shoes, he would probably also be anxious and forced to do something that he would normally never do.

Gu Gui was stunned for a long time.

The smile on his lips gradually faded, but still tried his best to smile as he pulled his hand and held him within his arms,: “Well, all the past, let’s not talk about this ….” Their warm body stuck to each other.

Real flesh that’s still breathing infinitely close, Gu Gui’s body slightly stuttered.

He finally said no more words.

At that time, it was really …

too difficult.

Looking at his lover risking himself for him but does not have the ability to stop it.

Not even the ability to go to help and protect him.

He can only be torn between blaming himself and trepidation.

He did not even want to go back to think about the situation at that time, but as soon as he closed his eyes, that figure in the deep black sky startled him into a cold sweat instantly.

It was too hard.

Gu Gui lowered his head.

His lips rubbed against Lu Chiqiu’s soft, short hair.

He went silent for a long time before he finally spoke softly, “Next time…

don’t be like this, okay?” Lu Chiqiu tilted his head, his soft, clear black eyes reflecting his shadow peacefully, and gently nodded.

“Neither will I.

We all did a bad job this time.

We all need to learn a long lesson.

Next time, we’ll open the mech together to clean them up.

In fact, even if you had opened the mech this time, we probably would still be in danger.

The ability of the First Legion Commander is still too far from you, and I