dognovel Chapter 52 Will Be Even Better Than Me
Chapter 52 Will Be Even Better Than Me
It can only be said that time is the least valuable thing; if the day to report to the military camp arrives in the blink of an eye...
Over the past few days, he not only taught the man swordsmanship, but also analyzed with him as much as possible some techniques to be used in combat, as well as some basic military strategies.
To be honest, when Mo Wunian was chatting with the other person, he often felt that he was the one being taught a lesson.
Not only can he calmly analyze the situation, but he can also draw inferences from his explanations and offer better insights.
On the demonstration sand table, he would often hand over all command to the other party, watching the child analyze the situation step by step, trying to win with the least cost. He knew then that the other party still hadn't given up on saving everyone.
Sometimes, when I casually mention that someone has to sacrifice themselves for this place, I can visibly see the other person pause for a moment, then go through the process again. Only after confirming that this is the only way will they nod somewhat stiffly.
He didn't know what to say—some things you only understand after experiencing them, and all he could do now was pat the other person on the head and hand them a glass of milk.
He's just a 10-year-old child; even if the sky falls, he'll be there to hold it up.
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"We're about to go to the military camp... why isn't the system repaired yet?"
"Wasn't it supposed to be repairs for about a week...?"
It's normal for him to have trouble sleeping at night, after all, he has the memories of that person from before, and he knows more or less what new recruits have to go through—but he's just worried.
That child is only 10 years old. Won't he be bullied in the military camp? He'll definitely have to undergo tests as soon as he enters. What if he gets injured?
Although Coach Yan Yan's training focuses on self-preservation, injuries are still somewhat unavoidable.
"Sigh... never mind."
"I'll think about it later. I still need to send his clothes over to him in a while."
"I have to say my skills are really good... It was definitely worth the investment in the immersive experience manual back then..."
I wrote down my thoughts from the past few days in my diary, then stored it in my virtual space. I stretched lightly and glanced at my night-return uniform.
Even before he knew the situation with the other person's clothes, he had been considering whether to take action himself. After finding out the details, he went alone to find the patriarch and retrieved the clothes.
After clarifying the other party's measurements, modifications were made within the stipulated range.
He was already living in someone else's house, and Ji Yan wouldn't let him do any housework. This was the only way he could find peace of mind.
He put the clothes aside, looked at the faintly brightening sky, closed his eyes, rubbed his temples, and let his thoughts drift away.
"I have to say, the key that Chao Ge gave me is really useful."
"It can even follow me across time and space... and it even gave me the ability to pause space..."
"If I practice a little longer, I might be able to increase the pause time to over 15 seconds..."
While guiding Ji Yan, he certainly wouldn't be idle either; after all, such an outstanding student—if he didn't work harder, he'd be left behind.
So on the surface, he was just watching that person train, but in reality, he was secretly adjusting his own frequency, learning to control the residual temporal power on that key.
It's fair to say there's been significant progress. From initially controlling the ball for a maximum of three seconds, they've improved to being able to maintain control for seven or eight seconds without going all out.
Although it only added a few seconds, it was extremely crucial for someone like him who attacked without regard for his life:
He was constantly grateful for Brother Chao's care, which successfully made him realize that being a subordinate wasn't so bad after all.
As the time drew near and the sky gradually brightened, he gently gathered the clothes into his arms and pushed open the door. He walked briskly to Ji Yan's door and lightly knocked a few times.
"Please come in"
After receiving a response, he pushed open the door and entered, where he saw Ji Yan, who had already mostly tidied up his things.
However, the other person still looked a little anxious, and was still wearing pajamas, as if they were waiting for something.
"Huo Huo, the clothes are with me."
"As for your measurements, I asked your mother, so there shouldn't be any problem."
"Go try them on and see if they fit."
While the other person remained completely bewildered, he shoved the clothes into their arms, then turned and walked out, closing the door behind him.
The movement was too fast, so I didn't see the complicated expression on Ji Yan's face at the end.
Sitting in the living room, looking at the letter in his hand, he was somewhat at a loss—it was given to him by his mother to give to Ji Yan.
Everyone has curiosity, right? He actually really wanted to open it up and see what was inside.
However, he ultimately gave up. After all, it was left to someone else's child by their mother, and if he, an outsider, were to do it, that would be truly immoral.
That's good; people are still talking about that child.
He placed the letter on the table, having already heard the door open. Turning around, he saw Ji Huohuo, who had already changed his clothes.
"Wow~"
With her left hand gently supporting her chin, she looked at Ji Yan with an undisguised look of surprise—he was dressed in a neat and well-fitting combat suit, and his not-too-long hair was carefully tied into a small bun at the back of his head.
In his opinion, she was adorable, as if she had ten layers of filters on her.
"Does it fit? If there are any problems, I'll see if I can make any alterations after we get to the military camp."
"No, no, it fits perfectly. Thank you for your hard work, teacher."
Ji Yan lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly, straightened his clothes again, and only slowly raised his head after they were neatly arranged.
He could tell that the garment was sewn with great care, and the embroidery technique used was different from his mother's—it was more sturdy and delicate.
"It's not hard work, it's not hard work. Your mother's side is really exhausted."
"It seems there's been another problem at the front lines, and the number of wounded is increasing..."
"Every little bit I can help your mother with is something."
At this point, he casually pointed to the letter lying on the table. Seeing that the other person didn't seem to realize anything, he picked it up and handed it to them.
"...Your mother is very busy."
So I guess I won't be able to come and see you off.
"She asked me to give this letter to you; I haven't touched it."
"Let's open it and take a look; we'll be setting off soon."
He ducked to the side, shifting his gaze to the leaves outside the window. Although curiosity still gripped his heart like a cat's, he didn't turn his head away.
"...If the teacher wants to watch, they can come and watch too."
"Really?"
He abruptly turned his head to look at Ji Yan, who had already opened the letter. The other man's golden eyes showed no sign of joking; he looked at him seriously and then nodded.
"Um"
Now that he had received consent, he had reservations; his gaze lingered, wanting to look at her but also not wanting to.
What if the other party reveals something very important in the letter? Or what if it's something mundane that they can't read?
He was still considering whether to move over when he saw a blue head approach and voluntarily lay the letter in front of him.
"Huo Huo, I'm so sorry that I, as your mother, can't come to see you off to the military camp in person."
"The situation on the front lines has become serious again, and as a descendant of a family with a long history in medicine, I also have a responsibility to stand firm."
"I did have many concerns about you joining the night owl army before, but when this day came, my mindset as a mother suddenly calmed down."
"Death is inevitable for everyone. Some may live a life of mediocrity, enjoying the privileges afforded to them by their predecessors, and depart peacefully. Others may shoulder heavy responsibilities, serving their country loyally and sacrificing themselves without regret."
"You will become a hero like your father."
"Also... I know that the person who signed that treaty was that child named 'Mo Wunian.' Make sure you don't cause them any trouble after you go to the military camp."
"At the same time, please apologize to that child on my behalf: I feel very guilty that this child, who is only 16 years old, has to shoulder this responsibility."
"He's now considered your teacher—a teacher for a day is a father for life."
"We should also treat him with a certain degree of respect, and obey him when necessary."
"...In the end, after writing so much rambling, I still only want to say one thing."
"Mom will always love you"
After silently reading the letter, he turned his gaze to Ji Yan, whose eyes were already slightly red, and who was clutching the letter tightly.
He naturally read the letter as well, and when he finished reading the last sentence, a feeling of sadness welled up inside him.
Although it wasn't said to him, just seeing those words was enough to warm my heart.
"……teacher"
"I am here"
Composing myself, I watched as that person carefully packed the letter into their luggage, then looked up at me.
"Sorry……"
Stop! Don't apologize.
"Neither you nor your mother should have this idea. This is the nth time I've emphasized that I voluntarily became your guardian."
"It is also my choice to become your teacher and instruct you."
Forcibly interrupting the opponent's spellcasting was a truly helpless act, prompting a sigh of relief.
Being too sensible is also a mistake.
"But……"
Seeing the other party's indifference to the current situation, Ji Yan had a lingering question that he hadn't voiced:
They had only known each other for a few months, so it was already quite a good thing that she agreed to teach him swordsmanship.
Why would someone still be willing to entrust their future to themselves and continue to take care of themselves?
Isn't that a bit too much concern?
Don't overthink it.
"If we don't leave soon, we might get turned away again on our first day of reporting."
The thought that I'm already on the path to becoming a shill for someone, with no turning back, fills me with a sense of helplessness, but I won't say anything.
He patted the other person's head, unintentionally interrupting their spellcasting again, then pulled them out the door and headed towards the military camp.
Fortunately, the two set off quite early, and the classic lateness scenario from the novel didn't occur.
He led Ji Yan to the reporting area, briefly verified his identity, and was about to have Ji Yan step forward to verify when the person reporting suddenly said...
"A relative can accompany you here. By the way, are you sending a child to accompany you to report?"
Upon hearing this, not only did he fall silent, but even Ji Yan, who was standing behind him, was stunned for a moment, almost dropping the verification certificate on his body.
Completely bewildered, he pulled Ji Yan out from behind him and told him to take a good look at what kind of clothes he was wearing.
"Um... he's a new recruit this year."
"Besides, I'm not his family member; I'm just a teacher to him."
"Don't let his young age fool you; he's passed all the tests he was supposed to, and he even has a contract. I can get it for you right now."
The way he looked at the people registering was becoming increasingly strange; he looked at himself with a mixture of complexity and disbelief, then glanced at the person behind him.
Having no other choice, he took out the prepared items and placed them one by one.