DPM Chapter 4-Premarital Training (3) Part 2
Translated by Snowfall77
Wen Nuo didn’t pay attention to what Wu Xingyun was saying. He just sat to the side, observing Wu Xingyun’s face and feeling nostalgic. Recalling the details of how they had got along, Wen Nuo only snapped out of it when Wu Xingyun repeated his question louder.
Wen Nuo reflected, then said: “For us, the disaster was the end of our life on Earth. But for those who remained on Earth, it was nirvana. A rebirth into invincibility. So it was the Night Shard who called it the Great Nirvana.
Here’s what you don’t know.
More than a hundred after we left Earth, we received communication from them. Our original spacecraft were more limited. We couldn’t take everyone, therefore a small number of people were left on planet. They underwent nuclear radiation and genetic alteration. The Night Shard is such a mutant. He united the people who remained and declared war.
For more than two thousand years, this war has raged between us. The enemy is strong and doesn’t age, but they also can’t reproduce. They can’t replace those we kill. We might not be as strong as them, but we outnumber them! Ultimately, we’ll defeat them.
The Night Shard thinks our ancestors abandoned him. In fact, he’s a mutation, and we’re not the same race at all. He’s always hated us ordinary people. His so-called peace is nothing more than a vile plot against the Federation!”
Wen Nuo couldn’t restrain himself and slammed a fist down on the table.
After listening to Wen Nuo’s words, Wu Xingyun reexamined the Night Shard hologram. That abnormally perfect man. Wu Xingyun wanted to slaughter him.
Wu Xingyun recalled clearly how many of his comrades had died at that man’s hands. And the generations before them. How many had been killed by that man and his legion?
After so many years, would the animosity continue?
How many more innocent people would the Night Shard massacre for the sake of his enmity?
The hologram’s cruel smile…
Wu Xingyun said: “He’s broken! Just for his personal vendetta, he’s gone to war for two thousand years. I don’t even know how many blameless people died. Company Commander, I…I don’t want to marry.”
Wu Xingyun’s words surprised Wen Nuo. He turned to look at Wu Xingyun just as Wu Xingyun turned to look at him.
Their eyes met. Wu Xingyun’s eyes were traced with trust, dependence, and helpless confusion. Like a puppy asking its owner for help.
Wen Nuo’s heartbeat sped up. He had instant clarity about what the person in front of him meant to him.
Taking a deep breath, Wen Nuo whispered firmly: “I heard they’ve been setting up transmission points along the edge of our Milky Way galaxy, and are communicating with nearby Andromeda. I could fly you there, then go to Andromeda galaxy. We could find a suitable planet, settle down, and ignore all this fighting. Wu Xingyun, say the word and I’ll take you away. What to come with me?”
After he said this, relief washed over Wen Nuo. He finally realized why he had been upset, sad, and angry to such an extent. He finally knew what he wanted.
This simple, dedicated soldier in front of him. How could Wen Nuo let him be married off to someone else?
Wu Xingyun nodded, saying: “I would like that. I enjoy being with brother Wen Nuo.”
At that moment, Wen Nuo fixated on Wu Xingyun’s lips, feeling like his blood vessels were about to spurt. Bending his head down, Wen Nuo almost kissed Wu Xingyun.
But before he could, Wen Nuo heard Wu Xingyun add: “But…Shouldn’t we report to our superiors first? Leaving without permission isn’t allowed. We could be put in detention.”
Wen Nuo’s heated imagination deflated and died. He stared at Wu Xingyun. “Do you understand what I just said?”
Wu Xingyun reflectively ran Wen Nuo’s words through his mind a couple of times, until he caught onto the meaning. Vigorously shaking his head, Wu Xingyun declared: “No, I can’t be a deserter! When I joined the military, my dad said, ‘You can do what you want, but you can’t give up your honor.’ My dad was a miner, and he always said if I didn’t give my all, he’d take his mining bot and break me in half. If he found out I deserted, he’d crush my head with the fist of a mining robot!”
In his heart, Wen Nuo sighed. He knew Wu Xingyun would be like this. Saying ‘I don’t want to marry.’ That had just been Wu Xingyun grumbling.
Wen Nuo was also a little glad. His soldier was slow-witted. Wu Xingyun hadn’t registered that Wen Nuo had asked him to elope together, not desert.
Feeling disgruntled, Wen Nuo took out a cigarette and went to light it. Wu Xingyun piped up: “Smoking is not allowed on the station…”
Wen Nuo glared at him, and Wu Xingyun changed his tune. “But…You want to smoke…I won’t report you. Just don’t be found out by that Ouyang Liu.”
Wen Nuo slowly spat out his cigarette. His mood improved, but he had a bit of a headache. Wasn’t he truly the unluckiest person? He’d just recognized his feelings, and the result was he’d be hands-on training his desired sweetheart to be sent into the arms of the enemy.
He was tired and he didn’t want to talk anymore.
It was Wu Xingyun who reflected his own words, and tentatively said: “I’m sorry. I was wrong.”
Wen Nuo asked casually: “Where was the mistake?”
“I shouldn’t have been disgusted by the mission object’s history, and think of evading the task,” Wu Xingyun said, “Rest assured, I will overcome my mental barriers, and study well without complaining.”
Wen Nuo’s strength seemed completely drained. He refrained from grabbing Wu Xingyun and turning his hair into a bird’s nest. Instead he dispiritedly said: “Forget it. You go back to rest. I want some peace and quiet.”
Wu Xingyun, seeing Wen Nuo was in a bad mood, saluted and went to leave. At the door, Wu Xingyun remembered and turned around: “You shouldn’t smoke so much. It’s bad for your health and the penalty, if you get caught, is running five kilometers. And if you were unfortunately found out by Ouyang Liu, he’d report us…”
Wen Nuo nonchalantly waved a hand. “It’s alright. You’re the number one object of protection for the Federation. Cause of the Night Shard…No one can really get you in trouble, including Ouyang Liu”
Wu Xingyun made an ‘oh’ sound and walked out. After washing up, he laid down on an upper bunk, as was his habit, and promptly fell asleep.
But before dreaming, he couldn’t help recalling Wen Nuo’s last words. ‘Because of the Night Shard, no one can cause problems for you.’
“It’s a disgrace for a soldier to rely on the protection of the enemy!”
Wu Xingyun silently thought that although the other side was handsome, Wu Xingyun still didn’t want to marry him. I shouldn’t have wounded him…I should have…practiced more and killed him with a single shot.
Wu Xingyun thought of the old saying that went something like ‘be lazy when you’re young, regret when you’re old.’ Only now, it was ‘don’t work hard when you’re young, you’ll get married off…’
DPM Chapter 4-Premarital Training (3) Part 2
Translated by Snowfall77
Wen Nuo didn’t pay attention to what Wu Xingyun was saying. He just sat to the side, observing Wu Xingyun’s face and feeling nostalgic. Recalling the details of how they had got along, Wen Nuo only snapped out of it when Wu Xingyun repeated his question louder.
Wen Nuo reflected, then said: “For us, the disaster was the end of our life on Earth. But for those who remained on Earth, it was nirvana. A rebirth into invincibility. So it was the Night Shard who called it the Great Nirvana.
Here’s what you don’t know.
More than a hundred after we left Earth, we received communication from them. Our original spacecraft were more limited. We couldn’t take everyone, therefore a small number of people were left on planet. They underwent nuclear radiation and genetic alteration. The Night Shard is such a mutant. He united the people who remained and declared war.
For more than two thousand years, this war has raged between us. The enemy is strong and doesn’t age, but they also can’t reproduce. They can’t replace those we kill. We might not be as strong as them, but we outnumber them! Ultimately, we’ll defeat them.
The Night Shard thinks our ancestors abandoned him. In fact, he’s a mutation, and we’re not the same race at all. He’s always hated us ordinary people. His so-called peace is nothing more than a vile plot against the Federation!”
Wen Nuo couldn’t restrain himself and slammed a fist down on the table.
After listening to Wen Nuo’s words, Wu Xingyun reexamined the Night Shard hologram. That abnormally perfect man. Wu Xingyun wanted to slaughter him.
Wu Xingyun recalled clearly how many of his comrades had died at that man’s hands. And the generations before them. How many had been killed by that man and his legion?
After so many years, would the animosity continue?
How many more innocent people would the Night Shard massacre for the sake of his enmity?
The hologram’s cruel smile…
Wu Xingyun said: “He’s broken! Just for his personal vendetta, he’s gone to war for two thousand years. I don’t even know how many blameless people died. Company Commander, I…I don’t want to marry.”
Wu Xingyun’s words surprised Wen Nuo. He turned to look at Wu Xingyun just as Wu Xingyun turned to look at him.
Their eyes met. Wu Xingyun’s eyes were traced with trust, dependence, and helpless confusion. Like a puppy asking its owner for help.
Wen Nuo’s heartbeat sped up. He had instant clarity about what the person in front of him meant to him.
Taking a deep breath, Wen Nuo whispered firmly: “I heard they’ve been setting up transmission points along the edge of our Milky Way galaxy, and are communicating with nearby Andromeda. I could fly you there, then go to Andromeda galaxy. We could find a suitable planet, settle down, and ignore all this fighting. Wu Xingyun, say the word and I’ll take you away. What to come with me?”
After he said this, relief washed over Wen Nuo. He finally realized why he had been upset, sad, and angry to such an extent. He finally knew what he wanted.
This simple, dedicated soldier in front of him. How could Wen Nuo let him be married off to someone else?
Wu Xingyun nodded, saying: “I would like that. I enjoy being with brother Wen Nuo.”
At that moment, Wen Nuo fixated on Wu Xingyun’s lips, feeling like his blood vessels were about to spurt. Bending his head down, Wen Nuo almost kissed Wu Xingyun.
But before he could, Wen Nuo heard Wu Xingyun add: “But…Shouldn’t we report to our superiors first? Leaving without permission isn’t allowed. We could be put in detention.”
Wen Nuo’s heated imagination deflated and died. He stared at Wu Xingyun. “Do you understand what I just said?”
Wu Xingyun reflectively ran Wen Nuo’s words through his mind a couple of times, until he caught onto the meaning. Vigorously shaking his head, Wu Xingyun declared: “No, I can’t be a deserter! When I joined the military, my dad said, ‘You can do what you want, but you can’t give up your honor.’ My dad was a miner, and he always said if I didn’t give my all, he’d take his mining bot and break me in half. If he found out I deserted, he’d crush my head with the fist of a mining robot!”
In his heart, Wen Nuo sighed. He knew Wu Xingyun would be like this. Saying ‘I don’t want to marry.’ That had just been Wu Xingyun grumbling.
Wen Nuo was also a little glad. His soldier was slow-witted. Wu Xingyun hadn’t registered that Wen Nuo had asked him to elope together, not desert.
Feeling disgruntled, Wen Nuo took out a cigarette and went to light it. Wu Xingyun piped up: “Smoking is not allowed on the station…”
Wen Nuo glared at him, and Wu Xingyun changed his tune. “But…You want to smoke…I won’t report you. Just don’t be found out by that Ouyang Liu.”
Wen Nuo slowly spat out his cigarette. His mood improved, but he had a bit of a headache. Wasn’t he truly the unluckiest person? He’d just recognized his feelings, and the result was he’d be hands-on training his desired sweetheart to be sent into the arms of the enemy.
He was tired and he didn’t want to talk anymore.
It was Wu Xingyun who reflected his own words, and tentatively said: “I’m sorry. I was wrong.”
Wen Nuo asked casually: “Where was the mistake?”
“I shouldn’t have been disgusted by the mission object’s history, and think of evading the task,” Wu Xingyun said, “Rest assured, I will overcome my mental barriers, and study well without complaining.”
Wen Nuo’s strength seemed completely drained. He refrained from grabbing Wu Xingyun and turning his hair into a bird’s nest. Instead he dispiritedly said: “Forget it. You go back to rest. I want some peace and quiet.”
Wu Xingyun, seeing Wen Nuo was in a bad mood, saluted and went to leave. At the door, Wu Xingyun remembered and turned around: “You shouldn’t smoke so much. It’s bad for your health and the penalty, if you get caught, is running five kilometers. And if you were unfortunately found out by Ouyang Liu, he’d report us…”
Wen Nuo nonchalantly waved a hand. “It’s alright. You’re the number one object of protection for the Federation. Cause of the Night Shard…No one can really get you in trouble, including Ouyang Liu”
Wu Xingyun made an ‘oh’ sound and walked out. After washing up, he laid down on an upper bunk, as was his habit, and promptly fell asleep.
But before dreaming, he couldn’t help recalling Wen Nuo’s last words. ‘Because of the Night Shard, no one can cause problems for you.’
“It’s a disgrace for a soldier to rely on the protection of the enemy!”
Wu Xingyun silently thought that although the other side was handsome, Wu Xingyun still didn’t want to marry him. I shouldn’t have wounded him…I should have…practiced more and killed him with a single shot.
Wu Xingyun thought of the old saying that went something like ‘be lazy when you’re young, regret when you’re old.’ Only now, it was ‘don’t work hard when you’re young, you’ll get married off…’
