It was late autumn at this time, and the morning air was a bit cold. Hayes squeezed himself into the back compartment of the off-road vehicle and wrapped his military coat tightly around him. Although the vehicle was far from comfortable, at least he didn't have to walk.
It has been a week since he returned to his hometown, but he has not been able to return home with the people in the company. Since he was promoted to major, he was forced to participate in a lot of ceremonies and meetings, such as three victory parades, five public commendation meetings, planet
The heads of various departments in the government kept holding various condolences meetings, but Hayes, who had already stepped into the threshold of "officer", could not get rid of these.
It wasn't until now that he could really go home, but being an officer did have the benefits of being an officer. For example, he had a personal military vehicle, as well as a driver and a guard. However, he planned to find the guard himself, and the driver was a young man from the company.
Later, due to an injury to his arm, he was forced to have his leg amputated and replaced with a prosthetic leg. He had already returned home, and later he was arranged by the regiment headquarters to serve as Hayes's driver.
"...The days after I came back were very lively. People from the surrounding brigades came. There was a two-day banquet and fireworks show. That guy Feiton was bragging like crazy."
Along the way, driver Porter kept talking to Hayes about what happened when they got home. Hayes just looked a little tired sitting in the back seat.
After all, his superiors originally asked him to leave the next morning, but because he was impatient, he rushed back overnight. Along the way, he first took a transport plane, then a train, and then a two-hour off-road vehicle.
However, although the body is a little tired, the scenery outside the window gives others a refreshing change. The fresh air lays the foundation for the magnificent scenery within sight. The morning sun shines on the endless fields, those golden, white, and even
Red ears weigh heavily on the poles. Tractors and harvesters can occasionally be seen parked on the field ridges. Various herds are wandering in the fields that have been harvested. Wild birds can be seen hovering under the clouds in the distance.
Soon, road signs and various banners appeared, as well as water stations, substations and other facilities, low houses and small metal factories popped up behind the woods on the roadside.
"arrive."
When he saw the arch logo of the Fourth Brigade, Hayes sat up straight, but when he saw something interesting, he suddenly smiled and said:
"Stop."
Then the off-road vehicle stopped, and the sound of tires crushing gravel disappeared.
Hayes opened the car door, put a general's hat on his head, and his black military boots felt soft on the familiar ground, but he couldn't stop the smile on his face.
"Who is coming!?"
A group of children gathered around a high platform made of loess. Standing on the platform were two boys covered with paper. One was holding a short stick with a branch tied to the head, and the other was holding a short wooden stick.
A branch that looks like a claw is tied to one hand, and there is a short braid on the head.
"Humph! The Great Predator, the Chief of Rebellion, and the Heretic Warmaster. These are all the positions and prestige I have had. Each one is stronger than the last, and each one is better than the last! Today I will let you know my real name, Abaddon.
!The strongest person in the world! Huh! Soshyan, now my strength has far surpassed you! And to ensure that I am always invincible, I will do whatever is needed to do whatever it takes! In addition to dealing with all those who disobey me
In addition, they must also dedicate to me whatever they can help me. As long as stupid people don’t know and others dare not rebel and are afraid of me, what kind of mistakes can I make? Even if they are wrong, they will only be the common people of the world.
It's my fault, it's the fault of fools, it's the fault of weak people! Therefore, all people who don't want to die or suffer pain must love me, be loyal to me, respect me, and worship me! They appreciate me as a heretic war commander and will die for me.
Leader of the Rebellion, my Great Reaver, my Lord of the Black Legion, I, I, I—I am Abaddon!"
However, the boy holding the long stick swept the "weapon" in his hand and coldly snorted:
"I don't know what to say. Don't say anything that insults my intelligence in front of me in the future!"
"Whoa whoa whoa!"
Then the two boys started "fighting" with jingling bells. The boys around them held their branches high and shouted:
"Oh oh oh, Chapter Leader is mighty!"
He didn't even notice Hayes walking up to him with his hands behind his back and a smile.
It was the boy pretending to be Abaddon who first spotted him and shouted:
"Who are you! Why did you trespass on our Pavilion Star!"
However, the boy playing "Soshyan" yelled, tore off the cardboard on his body, dropped his weapon, and jumped off the mound with all his strength, but was caught in mid-air by a pair of strong hands.
"dad!"
"Oh, be careful, what if you fall?"
Hayes hugged his son Jung distressedly. At this moment, all the fatigue on his body disappeared.
"Little Jung, I've grown up after not seeing you for a few years. I thought you didn't remember me."
"Dad, you haven't changed, how could you not remember! I asked my mother why you haven't come back yet, and she always said that you are still busy these days!"
After kissing his son's tender little face, Hayes said dotingly:
"Yes, dad is busy with something, but he is not busy anymore. By the way, dad will give you a small compensation."
As he spoke, Hayes held his son in one hand and took out a high-end lollipop he bought in the city with the other hand. Little Jung took it in his hand, tore off the paper and looked at the colorful candies, his eyes were filled with tears.
Stars emerged.
However, he did not eat immediately. Instead, he turned around and glanced at his eager companions behind him.
Hayes saw him like this and then laughed.
"Don't worry, your friends are there too."
As he said that, he took it out and grabbed it again.
"Kids, this is for you."
"Oh oh oh! Thank you Uncle Hayes!"
The boys rushed forward and divided up the candy in Hayes's hand. When Hayes started to walk toward the group with his son in his arms, they also cheered and shouted.
"Uncle Hayes is back! Uncle Hayes is back!"
The sound of children playing quickly attracted the attention of many people. When they saw Hayes wearing a military coat, they all ran over in surprise.
"Captain, you are back!"
"Feiton and the others said before that you were promoted, but it turns out it's true."
"It seems we are going to have a group leader here."
At this time, Feiton and others also came over and made plans to hold a celebration dinner for Hayes. Although Hayes kept declining, everyone was so kind that they could not refuse.
When he walked to the door of his house, his wife and daughters were already waiting here. They had not seen him for several years. Although they still looked the same, they seemed to suddenly feel a little strange.
Hayes put down little Jung and picked up his daughter Heatherlin. The girl was almost ten years old and had changed so much that he almost didn't recognize her.
Heatherlin kissed Hayes on the cheek, and then said something playful.