Many people then noticed Marshal Han Xuan, who had also arrived at the scene.
Han Xuan's expression remained calm, as if he hadn't heard these words at all, and was unaware that many people were secretly observing him.
He simply watched Gu Tang quietly.
Occasionally, he would turn his head to look at the mecha that belonged to Gu Tang.
Qingcheng...
Han Xuan silently repeated the word in his mind.
He believed that Gu Tang wouldn't choose a name casually, so what was the significance of this name?
He certainly heard what the minister said.
But so what?
He had said that if Qin Junche dared to make Gu Tang suffer again...
Then he really would do anything to snatch him away.
Before that, he could have been like this.
I stood in the crowd, where I could see him, and silently waited for him.
sufficient.
A note from the author:
Ah, this world is going to end the day after tomorrow, and I'm actually a little reluctant to see it go, sob sob sob.
Chapter 43 The Marshal Refuses to Divorce (17)
Gu Tang couldn't wait to try out his own mecha.
They finally waited for the military leader and other high-ranking officials to finish speaking.
Gu Tang put on the mecha space bracelet and then strode towards Qingcheng, which stood in the center of the training ground.
The dark blue metallic sheen, illuminated by the sunlight, appeared exceptionally alluring to Gu Tang.
He nimbly entered the mech, closed the cockpit door, and started the mech, all in one smooth motion.
With his eyes closed, Gu Tang fully immersed himself in the familiarity of Qingcheng.
It was designed to perfectly suit his combat habits. Many of the data were adjusted based on Gu Tang's specifications, and even the width and length of the quantum longsword were different.
This is the mecha that truly belongs to him.
That power also belongs to him!
Gu Tang suddenly opened his eyes and pressed the last button with his index finger.
Qingcheng roared into action and soared into the sky in an instant.
All eyes on the Star Army training ground were focused on Gu Tang's mecha.
In that instant, they saw the S-class mech, a symbol of the empire's highest combat power, with its arms crossed, each hand holding a quantum longsword.
Whoosh—
Everyone was shocked.
Is it a dual-sword S-class mecha?
But if it's Instructor Gu Tang, there shouldn't be any problem, right?
Qingcheng's quantum longsword is shorter and narrower than that of ordinary mechs.
If Xinglie's quantum longsword is like a greatsword, then Qingcheng's is more like a short sword.
Some people vaguely remember a saying from the era of cold weapons: "An inch shorter, an inch more dangerous."
So, is this new S-class mech, which uses shorter weapons, also going to adopt this combat mode?
No one answered this question.
Every owner of an S-class mech has the right to choose the mech that best suits their combat style.
Because of them, they represent the highest combat power and absolute strength.
Gu Tang quickly became familiar with operating Qingcheng.
He was eager to try his luck and wanted to challenge Qin Junche or Han Xuan to a duel.
But in front of the military leaders, he obediently dismounted from the mecha and put it away.
“Gu Tang.” The Minister of Military Affairs walked up to him again.
The man who brought Gu Tang the new mecha was just a kind elder.
But now, the smile on his face has disappeared, and his expression and gaze have become serious.
“An S-class mecha represents more than just honor and power.” He looked at Gu Tang, then at Qin Junche beside Gu Tang, and sighed silently in his heart.
Few people in the entire capital knew what happened to the Qin family, to Qin Junche's partner, and to his son back then.
The military minister was one of the few people who knew the truth.
But he continued, "It's also a responsibility, do you understand?"
Gu Tang paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.
"You..." the minister's voice grew even more serious, "Are you ready?"
He closed his eyes briefly, his voice louder than before: "Are you ready to sacrifice yourself, everything, for our country, for our people?"
“Ready,” Gu Tang replied in a deep voice.
The minister stopped speaking, but gently patted Gu Tang's shoulder.
Then he turned and left with the military personnel.
For a moment, no one spoke on the training field.
Everyone here has actually been asked the same question.
Their answer was always the same—they were ready.
But until it happens to you, no one knows what you will do in a life-or-death situation.
Gu Tang stood there for a while, then suddenly turned to look at Qin Junche.
The other person was also looking at him.
Qin Junche's deep eyes seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words.
"I got my own mecha." Gu Tang raised his wrist, smiling broadly. "I seem genuinely happy."
"Hmm," Qin Junche mumbled a response.
"Let me treat you to dinner today," Gu Tang said. "You've helped me a lot with this matter."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Let's make an exception today and have a drink."
*
In a manor in the eastern part of the capital, Gu Tang personally cooked several dishes to accompany his drinks.
This is the manor that Han Xuan gave him. After Gu Tang raised his mental power to S-level, he moved here with Qin Xiao.
Just as Han Xuan said, this place really has everything.
Especially the mecha laboratory.
Since moving here, Qin Xiao has spent all his free time in the laboratory, researching something day and night.
He often needed to be urged and coaxed by Gu Tang three or four times before he would come out to eat something.
Gu Tang did indeed open a bottle of wine.
The brown liquid in the clear glass bottle emitted a captivating amber-like glow.
He poured half a glass for Qin Junche first, and then poured half a glass for himself.
The wine has a slightly spicy taste when it first enters the mouth, but after spreading deep into the back of the tongue, it turns into a refreshing sweetness.
Qin Junche silently finished half a glass of wine.
He didn't pour himself a new one.
In reality, neither he nor Han Xuan, as marshals who commanded an army and protected the country, drank alcohol very often.
He fiddled with the glass in his hand, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly said, "In a few days, I'll be going back to the border."
He's been back for far too long this time.
"Okay." Gu Tang nodded. "I'll go with you."
After saying that, the two of them remained silent for a while.
Gu Tang smiled slightly and poured Qin Junche some more wine: "I've noticed that ever since my mental strength reached S-level, you seem to have changed completely."
He said half-jokingly, "He's back in the capital, yet he doesn't attend banquets or socialize..."
He swirled his glass, a mocking laugh on his face: "What? Is Marshal Qin trying to reform himself?"
"I never liked those occasions anyway." Qin Junche said defiantly, tilting his head back and downing the wine in his glass.
"Qin Junche." Gu Tang sighed softly.
He reached out and placed his hand on Qin Junche's hand, saying gently, "You don't have to do this."
He thought for a moment, then decided to be more explicit: "I was just joking. Now that I remember everything, I know you're not that kind of frivolous or promiscuous person."
Qin Junche paused for a moment, then slowly looked up at Gu Tang.
Gu Tang looked into his eyes, and there was no hatred in them, but he also couldn't see the love he longed for.
“You did not do anything wrong in that matter, neither your choice nor your final decision was wrong,” Gu Tang said again.
Even though they were very close, Qin Junche felt that Gu Tang's voice was so distant.
He didn't know if it was the effects of the alcohol or if there was something wrong with his health.