Chapter 038 I Refuse_1

The noise in the canteen ceased. Everyone silently observed the old man and the cripple. Neither appellation intended any discrimination, both were just straightforward descriptions.

"Really, is it possible?" The lieutenant officer still found it hard to believe. He had chosen a hope, a hope that also offered him hope, yet deep inside he lacked confidence. Everyone in the base had told him: you're no good anymore, you should retire. You could have a good life back at Azure Star, we've got this war covered.

"It's possible, really possible," Ji Xinghe was extremely earnest, both in tone and expression. "If it's just for combat without a suit, then yes, it's truly possible."

The corners of the lieutenant officer's eyes reddened, and although he wanted to say something, he was speechless. Despite wanting to cry, his status did not permit him. After taking deep breaths repeatedly, he composed himself under the attentive gaze of the quiet canteen, and then slowly opened his mouth.