For many new field staff, secret war is just a slightly distant term that is classified in history. However, for these team leaders who are active on the front line and have certain powers, secret war is enough to engrave their history.
The scars deep in their souls.
Nowadays, most of the team leaders in the Field Service Department have experienced secret wars, sharpening themselves in blood and fire, and forging sharper blades.
Although he was clearly on a wide street, Boluoge felt an inexplicable pressure, as if his whole body was imprisoned in a narrow confinement room.
"The joke wasn't funny," Burlogo said.
"I think so," Lebius nodded in agreement, "I think it may be difficult for me to learn what humor is in this life."
"Do you want to tell me something? About those things in the past." Bologg asked, he was always so sharp.
"Let me think about it... I haven't recalled these things for a long time. It seems like not long has passed, but my memory has become mottled."
Lebius then asked Bologo, "Have you ever heard of the so-called second group?"
"Absolutely not."
Bologo shook his head. There were many classifications of action groups in the Field Support Department, arranged according to serial numbers, but in the battle order, he had never heard of a second group.
"The second group, Defending the Order Blade, was once the main action group of the Bureau of Order. It consisted of a very large number of people. At its peak, there were hundreds of sublimation practitioners on standby. You can regard it as the essence of the Bureau of Order.
Legion of soldiers.”
The words of Lebius made Boluogo's heart tremble slightly. A long time ago, Boluogo had dreamed about the large-scale formation of Sublimation Ones and what a terrifying extraordinary force they would be. Now it seems that this is more than just
Fantasy, the Bureau of Order had done this a long time ago.
"I was also a member of the second group at the time. When Xilin invaded, as the main action group, we were fully mobilized to fight against the King's Secret Sword."
Lebius' tone was very calm, as if he was telling another person's story, which had nothing to do with him at all.
"What happened after that, as you know, we launched an all-out war in the shadows, and countless bodies fell, some lying in dark alleys, some on busy streets, and some
Falling into the chasm."
"What about the more details?" Bologg asked tentatively, "The part about you...the part that made you become what you are now."
Bologo agrees very much with the saying that a person is the sum of his past experiences.
It is precisely because of the Wrath of the Scorched Earth, the Fall of the Holy City and other crazy things that the current Bologo Lazarus was born. Without any link, Bologo would not have grown into what he is today.
, the same is true for Lebius.
Boluogo wanted to know the part that changed Lebius's life and led him to the wrong path in life.
Lebius glanced at Boluogo and said with a conflicted expression, "To be honest, I don't want to talk about this."
"But you made such a start," said Borogo. "What are you hesitating about?"
"Maybe I'm afraid that people will discover my vulnerable side."
Boluogo felt this sincerely, "I don't think you are fragile, team leader. To be honest, sometimes, I think you are more stubborn and crazy than me."
Bologo knew that Lebius would tell him all that, but now he was just not used to opening his heart to others.
Thinking of this, Boluogo couldn't help but feel a sense of honor. Lebius trusted him and accepted him, so he told him what happened next.
It felt good to be recognized by others, and Boluogo felt light-headed.
Lebius laughed after hearing this. The smile did not last long, and his expression became cold again.
"Jeffrey and I have known each other a long time ago, long before we took up our jobs."
As he told the story, Lebius in Bologna's eyes gradually became more real and comprehensive. He was no longer just a workaholic with a single label, but became sentimental.
"I have no impression of my parents. They can be ignored... Jeffrey and I have lived in the same orphanage since childhood. On the surface, the orphanage is taking care of homeless children like us, but secretly, it is...
Select new blood for the Bureau of Order."
Lebius explained, "You can think of it as a military academy that starts from early childhood."
"I can understand." This was no stranger to Boluogo, and then he realized something, "That's not what you told me at the beginning. You said you have a happy family."
"That was my disguised claim to the outside world. As you said, no one wants to be seen by others as a vulnerable side," Lebius continued. "After rounds of screening, Jeffrey and I have certain qualities."
With our etheric affinity, we were selected into the list. After we grew up, they found us and asked about our intentions. After careful consideration, Jeffrey and I decided to join the Bureau of Order, and thus entered the
This extraordinary world.”
Lebius continued, "I regretted it at first. I thought it was a wrong decision. The extraordinary world is much more difficult than I imagined."
"Didn't they tell you the pros and cons at the beginning?" Bologo asked, which sounded like the Order was coaxing these children.
"Let's make it clear, they said we would enter another strange and magnificent world, but the price is that we might die somewhere... I was only a teenager at the time, and my hormones were all over the place and my brain was lacking.
At Xian's age, I think fighting and killing is very cool." Lebius still did not give up his humor.
Bologo's expression was slightly complicated, and it was hard to imagine that Lebius had such a past.
"Okay, I'm just kidding. I'm not that stupid. Helpless children like us will always mature quickly. After explaining the pros and cons, I realized the dangers. I wanted to
refused, but Jeffrey agreed."
"I asked him, are you crazy? These lunatics might send us to the battlefield, but Jeffrey said that he was curious about what such a world would be like. He also told me that even if we don't get along with these people
Go away, when you grow up, you will still be kicked out, find a mediocre job, and spend a mediocre life. Maybe you will not even have a mediocre life and die on the street.
This is a rare opportunity, he said."
Burlogo said, "Jeffrey changed your mind?"
"No, people like us are very stubborn, aren't we? How could he possibly convince me? It's just that when I thought about it, if Jeffrey left with them, I wouldn't have any friends. I don't have many friends there.
.”
Lebius laughed at himself, "I didn't leave with them because of my overwhelming hormones and stupid ideas. Instead, I was afraid of living alone there. In the end, I chose to go with them."
"What happens next?" Boluogo asked curiously.
"After repenting, my life unexpectedly got better. The extraordinary world is indeed wonderful. My understanding is refreshed every day. Besides Jeffrey, I have made more friends, just like the coming-of-age stories in TV series.
Likewise, we learned, trained, grew, and joined together, and even became colleagues and served in the second group together."
"Me, Jeffrey, Yas, Yin Fan... we are all employees of the same period, and we were all members of the second group. During the Secret War, we fought side by side and fought with the King's Secret Sword."
The beautiful memories were over, and Lebius's words became heavier.
"Usually, the Order Bureau will not cancel the establishment of an action group, unless the action group has been severely damaged and difficult to rebuild. At this time, the Order Bureau will disband the action group, seal the sequence as a souvenir, and disperse the remaining team members to other
action group, or establish a new action group.”
Lebius showed his sad emotions and revealed his sincerity, "The second group was broken up in the secret war. My group leader died in the battle, and my friends also fell one after another. In the end,
Only a few of us survived."
Boluogo realized the subtlety of the conversation and asked directly, "Why are you telling me this now? It's not just me who reminds you of the past, right?"
The look on Lebius gradually became serious. When Bologo thought about Freeport again, he had his taboo suspicions about Lebius.
The connection between the Bureau of Order and the devil was much more complicated than Boluogo imagined, and he had to turn his thoughts towards the dark side.
"Team leader, you..."
Lebius interrupted Bologo, "Bologo, do you still remember the conditions for recruiting members of our special operations team?"
"debtor."
Lebius and Bologo looked at each other. From Lebius's eyes, Bologo saw the anger that had never been extinguished, but his expression was so calm that it was chilling.
After flexing his fingers, Lebius looked at his rough palms and murmured.
"Sometimes I can't tell whether it's the pain from the Secret War that keeps me going until now, or the devil's blessing that keeps me from falling."
Bologg discovered a terrible secret. Although he had a premonition, when it turned from fantasy to reality, Bologg's heart still became blank.
"Does Jeffrey know this?" Borrowgo asked.
"I don't know, only the decision-making room knows these things," Lebius said helplessly, "There is no way, Red Dog is an extremely troublesome guy. In order to target him, I asked for the power of the devil, but he still escaped.
Tribulation.”
Lebius continued, "Just like Aimu, I don't think I am a debtor in the clear sense."
Boluogo understood everything at this time, and he asked nervously.
"Is it Belphegor?"
Looking into Lebius's eyes, Boluogo knew that he had guessed correctly. He then asked, "What did you deal with him?"
Lebius was silent for a moment, and he shook his head.
"I didn't make a deal with him."
he added.
"I made a bet with the devil."
…
A deal with the devil must pay a heavy price, and some people want to avoid their own price, so they choose more dangerous behaviors.
bet.
During the Secret War, Lebius made a bet with Belphegor. The winning or losing of the bet would determine the ownership of Lebius's soul.
Borlog asked, "What did you bet on?"
His current mood was like a roller coaster, with a hint of anger mixed with restlessness. Bologo was very aware of the deceitfulness of the devils, and he had never imagined that Lebius had actually done such a thing.
"During the Secret War, I was involved in the chaos of the timeline. I didn't realize it at first, until the devil took the initiative to find me and informed me of the conspiracy of the King's Secret Swords."
Boluogo said, "I have always felt that you are a person who would never make a deal with the devil."
Lebius has always given Boluogo a very reliable feeling, as if with him, no matter what kind of problem, it will be easily resolved.
But even such a person is actually involved with the devil. Boluogo is not qualified to say anything.
"At that time, my friends were dying one after another, and no one could calm down in this situation." Lebius took a deep breath, "I know exactly what kind of devils are, and I have no choice.
"
"You did not sacrifice your soul, but made a bet with Belphegor. You gained the ability to retain memories in a loop, try to break the loop, and stop the plan of the King's Secret Sword." Bologg imagined the scene at that time.
"Almost, you have also met Belphegor. You know what that devil is thinking. He gave me the ability to retain my memory and gave me protection for the power of the red dog. The bet is that he
To see me kill the red dog... for this he took away my sight."
Lebius followed Belphegor's words at that time, "A revenge drama is really exciting."
Hearing this, Boluogo suddenly felt a creepy feeling. He stared into Lebius's eyes and asked, "He is looking at me, right?"
"I don't know, he's not here all the time... Do you want to say hello to him?" Lebius said expressionlessly.
Boluogo shook his head. He began to hate Lebius' sense of humor. He didn't understand what humor was at all.
"He will know about your conversation with me."
"It doesn't matter, it won't affect anything, at least that's what the decision-making room feels."
Lebius once thought that after making a deal with the devil, he would be expelled from the Bureau of Order or even imprisoned. He had no regrets about this, but only hated himself for not being able to kill the red dog.
When Lebius was preparing to face the trial, he was summoned by the decision-making room and became one of the few people who could reach the decision-making room. The decision-making room acquiesced to his actions.
"Belphegor likes to watch other people's lives. If that person's life is exciting enough, he will pay for it." Lebius said, "Just like an audience who likes movies, they pay the ticket price."
"But what if it's not exciting enough?"
"Then I lose," Lebius said. "I have already lost once. Even with Belphegor's help, I still couldn't kill the red dog."
"But he was not disappointed. Instead, he gave me another chance. I thought it was the devil's kindness at the time, but now it seems like he knew the prophecy of fate. He knew that I would meet Red Dog again, Bell
Finger looks forward to my future behavior."
When mentioning these, Lebius was deeply aware of the evil and terrifying nature of the devil, as if the movement of all things was under their prying eyes.
"What did the red dog do?" Bologo realized that there was a deep hatred between the red dog and Lebius.
As if giving up all cover, Lebius told Bologo everything.
"According to the available intelligence, it was only the main force of the second faction that attacked us at first, but as the war intensified, the first faction realized that this was a good opportunity and killed the second faction together with us.
"
Lebius recounted the scene at the time and the reasons for it all.
"In our battle with the second faction, the second group I serve has a slight advantage in the battle situation. As long as we continue to maintain it, we can defeat our opponents with the advantage of playing at home, but at this time, Red Dog
They led a team to raid us, and they chose to surround us with the second faction. The second group suffered heavy casualties, but it was not enough to completely defeat us.
What really caused the second group to collapse was the subsequent melee in the big rift. Our team was scattered and there were enemies everywhere. The red dog was a cunning monster. He chose to hide in the dark and fight against the group.
The officers carried out precise assassinations."
Lebius added, "He was already a defender at that time. Ordinary team members had no ability to resist his assassination. Our team leader was also a defender, and besides her, the team members had no ability to resist.
There are still several defenders inside, and they tried to stop the red dog, but the red dog relied on the advantage of secret energy to deal with them, and continued to kill on the way."
"Red Dog is a born warrior. He has no honor or dignity at all. He faithfully fulfills his vocation as a warrior, killing the enemy in the most efficient way and using any means necessary.
He massacred a team member in front of the team leader, successfully arousing her anger and leading her into the trap set by the King's Secret Sword. What followed was an all-out fight to the death between the defenders.
.”
Lebius told the past as briefly as possible, as if it would hurt his heart.
"The ending is that Red Dog came back alone. As for the team leader, we couldn't find her body. Maybe she fell into the abandoned place, or maybe she was devoured by the monster as nourishment... The bodies of many team members,
We were unable to recover them, and their ending was almost the same as that of the team leader."
"A large number of team members died, and the team leader also died in the battle. After we withdrew from the Order Bureau, the decision-making room was dealing with the war situation while considering how to deal with us, whether to make emergency replacements or to disband."
Lebius paused, "It was at this moment that the timeline disorder began."
Boluogo fell silent. According to the records at the time, the main force of the faction headed by the Second Chairman, after Xilin's death in battle, repeatedly launched several desperate raids on the reclamation room. After a large number of personnel were reduced, they were completely lost.
The ability to lead the war. At this time, the power of the first faction joined the battlefield. The secret swords led by Red Dog took over the power of the second faction and continued the war.
"What happened after that was very simple. The team members trusted me very much. In reviewing again and again, I led them to resist again and again, until the moment when the timeline was out of order and about to collapse, I succeeded.
Jeffrey and I stopped Red Dog's plan and almost assassinated him. The war came to an end, and almost all of my friends were dead.
I have witnessed their deaths several times. Unfortunately, I cannot save anyone. Without the sacrifice of any one person, the ending will change."
Lebius maintained his indifferent posture and did not allow himself to have any emotional ups and downs.
"After the timeline was disrupted, the second group completely lost the ability to complete the operation of an independent action group, so it was disbanded, and the remaining team members were assigned to other action groups or transferred to other departments."
Lebius didn't tell much, but it was enough for Bologg to understand what happened during that time.
Silence once again swept over the two of them, and after a long interval, Lebius murmured.
"I don't agree to the negotiations with the King's Secret Sword. They must still be plotting something, just like they did before," Lebius' voice became stern, "I also want to kill the red dog. This is not just to win."
The bet is more about revenge."
After saying all this, Lebius seemed to have lost all his strength and slumped down on the bench, while Boluogo fell into a long silence.
Boluogo seemed to understand what Lebius meant, "Do you think you will die? Team leader."
"Who knows? I'm just a team leader. I can't change the will of the decision-making room. I don't know what outrageous things I will do next."
Lebius said, "I imagined in the middle of the night that I might maintain restraint and obey orders, or I might be irrational by the flames of revenge and choose to assassinate the red dog again during negotiations, which is undoubtedly a blow to the Bureau of Order.
betrayal."
He raised his hand to cover his eyes and squeezed them hard, "I thought I was a rational person, but I still inevitably fell out of control... I can't tell the difference between right and wrong, Boluogo, just like I don't
I know how I should make a choice."
"Do you want me to wake you up?"
"Probably, I have been blinded by hatred, but I still have some sense left, but this sense is not enough. Who knows what I will do when I see the red dog, so I need your presence.
If I'm wrong, stop me, if I'm right... then take my place."
Lebius praised Bologo, "You will be a good team leader."
Bologg didn't know how to feel when facing Lebius. Lebius regarded himself as an insurance. Bologg looked up at the sky and muttered to himself.
"Everyone longs for others to know their innermost feelings, but they are afraid to reveal their fragile inner side. In a conflicting state of mind, they are afraid of being scrutinized by other people's eyes, as if this will make them ashamed and angry. I was the same way before."
"so?"
Boluogo praised, "So I feel that you are closer to me, team leader. Before, you were always behind the desk and out of reach. Now I feel that you are by my side. It is not as perfect as I imagined, but
It has become flesh and blood."
Lebius smiled after hearing this and said no more. He acted calmly and restrained, but only Lebius himself knew how much anger had occupied his heart.
Blessing and Eternal Labor not only gave Lebius eternal clarity, but also made his strong emotions so clearly visible that even what happened a few years ago seemed like yesterday.
Jeffrey once said that he was a weak person. He obviously lost so much in the Secret War, but many years later, the hatred in Jeffrey's heart weakened due to the passage of time. He resented himself.
This is the kind of person.
Thinking of this, Lebius felt lucky. This curse made Lebius unstoppable, but it also made Lebius never weaken his hatred.
Jeffrey came out of the Secret War, but Lebius did not. He was still trapped in the endless cycle of time, and he could only be freed by killing the red dog.