Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

When the commander heard this, he immediately became anxious.

He knew the deputy chief's character very well, and it was almost impossible to seek forgiveness from him.

"It's all the Dean's fault. Why didn't he notify us immediately and send people to the Legion when something like this happened? Really."

Cao Geng quickly explained: "Master, don't blame him. I agreed to it myself. I was just dealing with a villain who had done many evil things. I didn't expect it would cause such a big disturbance."

"you……"

The commander pointed at Cao Geng, speechless.

At this time, Duan Peng was driving fast, and the sound of the engine echoed in the Luyang military camp. He stopped the car and rushed to the command post.

Soon, he stormed into the command post aggressively, scaring the brigade commander.

Duan Peng was too impatient and ran out of breath. He almost suffocated in the middle of the run and stood there gasping for breath.

The brigade commander was furious when he saw it: "Duan Peng, what are you doing? You almost scared me to death."

"Huhuhu..."

Duan Peng finally caught his breath and said in a panic, "Brigade Commander, help! Our battalion commander has been taken to the Holy Tribunal."

"what happened?"

When the brigade commander heard this, he immediately became nervous.

"What did you say, little brat? Say it again."

Duan Peng quickly and briefly told the brigade commander what had happened.

"what?"

When the brigade commander heard this, his face changed drastically.

"This kid is really too courageous. Now he has paid the price for the sins of a villain, right? Oh my God! You little brat, why didn't you stop him at that time?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Peng immediately lowered his head. He had never expected that simply challenging a doctor would lead to such serious consequences!

The brigade commander paced anxiously in the command post. This matter was beyond the ability of a small brigade commander like him.

He had not yet contacted the teleporter, so he could only instruct his subordinates to send a crystal letter to the deputy supreme commander.

The reply from the crystal letter mentioned that the deputy supreme commander had personally intervened in the matter and only asked him to wait patiently for news. The brigade commander was slightly relieved.

Duan Peng also did not leave the command center for a whole day, waiting for new information.

In the afternoon, the commander sent another message via the crystal letter.

After reading the contents of the letter, the brigade commander froze.

"It's over. Even the deputy supreme commander can't solve it himself."

When Duan Peng saw the crystal letter, he stood there in a daze, at a loss as to what to do.

The brigade commander slumped back in his chair, helpless.

At this moment, news from the clinic came like a gust of wind.

God!

The old dean was also confused.

He knew Cao Geng's character very well. If he was really executed by the Dark Judgment, everyone from the deputy supreme commander to Li Yunlong and the independent legion would probably hate him to the core.

"This kid, I thought he had a backer! But it's useless. It's over, Cao Geng, ah Cao Geng, aren't you pushing me into a pit?"

The old dean put his hands behind his back and was sweating profusely.

Finally, he spoke resolutely:

"Someone, go find Zhou Xueman!"

Soon, Zhou Xueman was invited to come forward.

After listening to the old dean's story, she was also panicked.

"That's not right. Didn't he say he could free himself? How did it become like this?"

The old dean said in a deep voice: "Xiao Zhou, there is no point in being anxious. Even if the deputy supreme commander comes in person, it will be ineffective. I think we can only rely on you now."

Zhou Xueman was full of worry and asked, "Dean, it's useless for the deputy supreme commander to go in person. Will it be useful if I call?"

The old dean replied: "You have to try it no matter whether it works or not! This happened because of you. If you don't help, Cao Geng will really be finished."

Zhou Xueman's eyes were filled with tears: "Dean, it's not that I don't want to help, I'm just afraid that I can't help!"

The dean said helplessly: "Let's give it a try."

He knew that even if the deputy supreme commander intervened, it would be ineffective and Zhou Xueman's hope of success would be slim.

But anyway, you have to give it a try.

Soon, the remote intercom was connected.

As soon as Zhou Xueman heard that righteous voice, she felt guilty.

But she still mustered up the courage to speak: "Father..."

On the other end of the phone, the deputy director took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Man, you are here for Cao Geng's matter, right? I know what you think. From a personal standpoint, not only you, but also I should help Cao Geng out.

But this is not a private matter, but a public matter. We cannot delay justice because of personal feelings. Cao Geng escaped from trial. I can't report to my superiors or explain myself. So, Xiaoman, you don't have to say more, it's really not possible. "

Zhou Xueman listened and tears instantly rolled down her cheeks.

She choked up and said, "He did this for me. If he died, how would I live on?"

Yes, although there is no deep emotional bond between Zhou Xueman and Cao Geng, if Zhou Xueman sacrifices herself for Cao Geng's selfless act, she will carry endless guilt for the rest of her life.

It is often said that in the eyes of a witch, a living man cannot surpass the memory of a dead man.

This is a true reflection of Zhou Xueman’s mood at the moment.

If Cao Geng died, no matter who Zhou Xueman spent the rest of her life with, she would always cherish her love for Cao Geng deep in her heart.

On the other end of the phone, after a long silence, a voice came: "Xueman, even if Cao Geng accepts the trial, he may not disappear."

Zhou Xueman burst into tears and choked up as she responded, "You don't have to comfort me, I know what's going on. Father, I've never asked you for help in my life. This time, I beg you to lend a hand and give him a chance to survive, okay?"

The person on the other end of the line answered, "Sherman, I am a resistance fighter. I cannot do something like this against my principles."

The father and daughter talked for more than ten minutes, and finally, Zhou Xueman hung up the phone with disappointment.

The dean looked at her with helplessness on his face. It seemed that this matter was hopeless.

Zhou Xueman requested: "Dean, can you help me arrange a carriage? I want to go there in person."

Hope flashed in the Dean's eyes instantly, and he nodded hurriedly: "Yes, I will prepare it for you right away, and I will also send guards to escort you there."

The dean was hopeful that perhaps if someone could go and talk in person with tears in their eyes, the problem could be resolved.

If things really don't work, they will cry, make a fuss, or even threaten to sacrifice themselves. Which father can bear to see his child like this?

So the dean decisively called for a carriage.

However, Zhou Xueman packed her bags calmly without saying a word.

She ignored any inquiries and the lively and lovely girl she used to be has disappeared.

Li Yueying saw it and became anxious, and kept asking her why she was packing her things.

Finally, before getting on the bus, Zhou Xueman said to Li Yueying: "Yueying, I may not come back this time, you have to take good care of yourself!"

Li Yueying was stunned and stood there, not knowing how to respond.

The next morning, Zhou Xueman appeared in the deputy commander's study.

The deputy commander looked at her, speechless for a moment, and said, "Sherman, don't force me. The superiors already know about this matter. I can't do anything."

Zhou Xueman replied: "Father, I am not here to ask you to release him today, I just want to see him."

The deputy commander sighed: "Sherman, why do you torture yourself like this?"

Zhou Xueman said firmly: "He was filled with indignation for me, and I stayed with him until the last moment."

In the outside world, countless people are extremely worried about Cao Geng.

But Cao Geng lay there sleeping peacefully.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and turned over and sat up in an instant.

Then he saw a young girl carrying a basket and walking slowly into the yard, followed closely by two rebel soldiers on guard.

Soon, the girl came to his cell and said to the two soldiers, "Open the door."

"This one……"

The two warriors hesitated for a moment, but finally opened a portal to a mysterious realm for her. They gave her a few brief instructions and then disappeared outside the door, which was full of stars.

Zhou Xueman smiled at Cao Geng and asked, "Brave traveler, are you hungry?"

Cao Geng scratched his head and responded shyly: "Why are you here?"

Zhou Xueman replied: "You are my benefactor, how can I not come? I made magic chicken soup for you and prepared two magic chicken legs. Enjoy it while it's hot!"

As she spoke, she took out the food from the magic basket and carefully placed it on the magic mat. In this strange world, this was the best treat.

Cao Geng's eyes lit up and he asked, "Where did these come from?"

Zhou Xueman replied: "I cooked it for you myself, try it, it's still hot!"

"Thank you very much."

Cao Geng was no longer polite and picked up the magic chopsticks to start tasting the food. Zhou Xueman squatted beside him, looking at him tenderly.

Her gaze made Cao Geng feel quite uncomfortable, as if he had become the brave man's companion who was being cared for.

Cao Geng tried to break the silence: "Sister Xueman, why are you here? Don't you need to work at the Magic Academy?"

Zhou Xueman smiled and said, "No need, I will stay with you all the time."

Cao Geng was stunned: "What do you mean?"

"That's it," she replied, "I want to stay with you."

"But, Sister Sherman, why do you want to accompany me in this dangerous place? This is not a safe place."

Zhou Xueman said frankly: "I like it, you don't need to ask."

Cao Geng was helpless: "It's really boring here."

Zhou Xueman said firmly: "I like it."

Cao Geng was speechless for a moment, and then asked, "I heard that you are the vice president's daughter, you can act like a spoiled child to him and ask him to let me out."

Zhou Xueman shook her head: "No, if I let you go, who knows where you will run to. I feel at ease if I keep you here."

Cao Geng was dumbfounded: "Sister Xueman, what's wrong with you? Do you have a crush on me?"

Zhou Xueman's cheeks flushed instantly, but she was no longer afraid.

"Yes, you are my savior. I am indeed attracted to you. What's wrong with that?"

Cao Geng was speechless. How could a girl of this era be so straightforward?

Cao Geng said: "I just helped you teach a villain a lesson, so I am your hero?"

Zhou Xueman nodded: "Zhang Guangbei bullied me, and no one helped me. Even the dean and my father advised me to swallow my anger. Only you, when you heard about my predicament, defeated him without hesitation. You said, if you are not my hero, who is?"

Cao Geng was silent for a moment: "In this case, you should go find your father and ask him to release me, right?"

Zhou Xueman said firmly: "I don't intend to do this."

Cao Geng picked up a chicken leg and bit it while saying, "Okay, if you like me to stay here, then I'll stay! Anyway, I'm looking for a place to rest for a while."

Seeing Cao Geng enjoying himself, Zhou Xueman couldn't help but ask, "Are the chicken legs I made delicious?"

Cao Geng nodded: "Yes, it is really delicious."

Zhou Xueman asked with a smile: "What else do you want to eat? Tell me, I will prepare it for you tomorrow."

Cao Geng bit a chicken leg and said, "Sea ginseng, treasure fish, swallow's nest, hmm, I may not be able to finish them all at once, so I'll eat this first tomorrow!"

Zhou Xueman's magical eyes widened. Where could she find this strange thing? It would be hard to exchange it for gold, silver, or treasures, right?

Zhou Xueman whispered awkwardly: "Brave adventurer, I don't even know what this thing is, how can I get it for you?"

"Look at you. I told you that you can't do it. Well, just eat whatever you have! But, is it okay for you to stay here all day and not go to the battlefield?"

"It's okay. Why worry? My father is the commander of the army."

Cao Geng raised his dragon-patterned finger to him in approval and said, "Okay, you are the pioneer of bloodline fighting."

Zhou Xueman was startled and asked, "What is the bloodline realm?"

With Zhou Xueman by his side, Cao Geng no longer felt lonely in the magic prison.

Well, I'm afraid I'm the first prisoner to capture a girl's heart here?

Zhou Xueman delivered three meals of secret magic dishes to Cao Geng on time every day, and stayed with him until it was time to cook the next meal.

The deputy commander was quite helpless about this and wanted to stop it but was powerless.

It's really annoying that Cao Geng, this kid, is pursuing his daughter so blatantly!

The general and the wizard mentor would come every day and take turns to test his soul, enumerating Cao Geng's achievements and his heroic deeds.

The deputy commander was furious: "I understand that Cao Geng has made great contributions, but can his achievements absolve him of his guilt? Does the greater the contribution, the more he can ignore the law and do whatever he wants?"

After these words were spoken, the general and the wizard mentor were speechless.

Day three.

The general and the mage mentor once again stepped into the deputy legion commander's study.

They knew very well that the verdict on Cao Geng would come today.

The deputy legion commander felt annoyed when he saw the two of them, but he also knew that this annoyance would only last today.

Around noon, a messenger rushed into the deputy commander's study holding a secret letter.

The deputy commander took the letter and closed his eyes in pain.

To be honest, he didn't want Cao Geng to die.

However, the impact of Cao Geng's incident was too bad, and it was a typical example of ignoring others and defying the rules.

According to the Code of War, this crime should be sentenced to death - Shadow Judgment.

The general stepped forward quickly, snatched the letter, and read it attentively.

Then, a look of pain appeared on the general's face.

The mage mentor didn't dare to look directly at him, and asked in a trembling voice: "General, what is the verdict?"

The general reluctantly uttered two words: "Shadow Judgment."

"This……"

The wizard mentor stood there in a daze, even though he was mentally prepared.

However, when the moment came, he still couldn't accept it.

Indeed, if anyone else dared to commit such a crime, he would personally order the execution of Shadow Judgment without any instructions from his superiors.

But this person is Cao Geng!