Ryota Yamazaki is a Japanese aircraft pilot recruited to become a fighter pilot, sent on a mission to dominate China. He becomes a significant figure in the warfare for power between two major nations on the Asian continent.

Ryota's involvement in Japan's mission to conquer China entangles him in the complexities of romance and nationalism. He falls in love with Jiao Fen, a volunteer on the Chinese medical team—a young woman who dedicates her life to aiding victims of Japanese colonial violence in her homeland. Jiao desperately seeks freedom for her country and demands that the Japanese forces withdraw from her land.

The difference in their nationalities becomes a major barrier between their love-stricken hearts. Japan and China are locked in a struggle for power, making it seemingly impossible for them to pursue a relationship due to the deeply ingrained nationalistic sentiments in their souls.

Will they unite and pursue love despite their national differences? Or will they choose to suppress their feelings to defend their countries and their national pride, for fear of being branded as traitors?

LOVE PROMISES

On that night, the atmosphere grew increasingly grim. The early morning attack had yet to cease, as if the battle had stretched on for an entire day. As the dust from the massive explosion began to settle, the once silent battlefield was once again filled with screams and hurried footsteps. The Jiang Hai troops, who had been celebrating their victory moments ago, now stared at the night sky in terror. 


Above them, the Japanese aircraft that had previously dived now slowed, leaving a trail of thick black smoke swirling in the air. Soldiers and medical staff alike fixed their gazes upon it, eyes sharp with apprehension. 


Chen steadied his racing heart, his eyes narrowing as he watched the enemy plane lingering above. "Everyone, prepare yourselves! This isn't over yet!" he commanded, raising his pistol high. Immediately, the doctors and nurses rushed to evacuate the wounded and children to the underground shelter—at least, it would be safe for now. 


Chapter 18: The Bloodstained Skies