Individuals like Apophis were different, possessing talents as well as futures. Compared to himself, they only needed more room to grow, so it was reasonable for Feng Yi to leave those opportunities for Apophis.

As the saying goes, excellence arises from the ordinary, and true phoenixes are reborn from the ashes. Setting aside those superficial appearances, by contemplating the blank spaces, one comprehends the essence. Ostensibly, the task of guarding Athena might seem trivial, yet in fact, it was also a kind of tempering of one's mindset - in this world, there are many things that effort alone cannot achieve, attitude is crucial. One must slowly grasp this in everyday life, and, when the time is ripe, everything will fall into place naturally.

Feng Yi could tell that Apophis, who had been at a standstill, was in such a situation. Years ago, during the military martial arts competition, Apophis had specially sought him out but was rejected. Perhaps fate really does play its part. In the end, Feng Yi found Apophis and applied his training methods to him.

As a Blazing Flame soldier, Apophis, the super-elite from Earth in the Solar System, had never issued any complaints. Abiding by the absolute principle of soldier's duty, he would earnestly fulfill any order given to him - without a doubt, Apophis was quite intelligent. Even though he didn't say much outwardly, deep down, he was very clear about whom he followed. Just who was Feng Yi? If Feng Yi did something, there must be a reason for it. If Apophis had been a fool, he wouldn't have reached the same stature as Zi Mou and Amelia.

But why hadn't Apophis chosen the path of a super-soldier? With his personal strength and talents, he would certainly find a place among super-soldiers if he wished.

In fact, this was where Apophis's far-sightedness lay, for he had no foundational footing in the Military Department. Individuals like Angelina Hugo were dispatched by Greedy Wolf, Ophelia and the Haier Brothers belonged to the Academy faction, and Sky Shadow had his own independent faction.

As a scion of a declining Ancient Martial Arts family, even if he became a super-soldier, it would be difficult for him to revitalize his clan. Sometimes, for Apophis, choosing was more important than persisting. It is said that by observing the surface, one can infer one's entire life - Feng Yi, the special class instructor from Wind Thunder Military Academy, would not be just an ordinary person in the future, not only because of his unfathomable strength but also due to his reserved and sharp temperament as well as the communication skills that allowed him to blend in with those around him.

As it turned out, Apophis's gamble was at least half right. Now, he had been waiting outside with a group of highly-qualified Blazing Flame soldiers for quite a while. Their sole mission was to ensure the personal safety of Athena. These soldiers were all seasoned veterans accustomed to blood and killing, with exceptional situational awareness. What set Apophis apart was his role as a close-guard, whereas the work of the other soldiers tended more towards patrolling the perimeter, looking out for suspicious individuals.

It had to be said, Athena's allure was somewhat irresistible even to him. Of course, the female national idols in the band were very courteous when they met everyone, since this team was the heroic Blazing Flame Legion that had fought bravely on the Mardis frontlines. It was understandable that they were held in awe.

Heroes often falter at the beauty pass, and the young ladies' barrage of questions reddened the faces of these seemingly foolish elders. Apophis, having seen the world, exhibited his composure in his speech, unfazed by any challenge, standing unmovable like Mount Tai even if it were to collapse in front of him.

The number of people gathering around the periphery of the Blazing Flame Legion was increasing, with the majority coming to collect food. The scene couldn't help but fill Feng Yi's heart with deep reflection...

Indeed, being here, he felt as if he could see that 103rd Colonial Planet ravaged by war and the vivid images of living in slums, still fresh in his memory. If possible, he would definitely try his utmost to change the living conditions there.

Travelers from the inner regions of the stars couldn't begin to understand the difficulty of surviving on a planet tormented by war, nor the preciousness of food. Two bags of rice could trade for a maiden as beautiful as Ru Hua; the value of food even exceeded that of money itself. On the contrary, guns and weapons, rarely seen in daily life, were commonplace.

If you wanted to possess weapons, you just had to arrive on a battlefield before the cleanup crews, and if lucky enough not to be bombed, you might stumble upon treasures. This was also why he loved hunting outside the simulated gravity field since childhood. Due to the food shortage, survival necessitated creating everything with one's own hands. Apart from the harsher living environment, the situation on the 103rd Colonial Planet was not much different from Mardis.

At noon, the gentle sunlight finally added a touch of warmth to the early autumn of Mardis as the charity performance quietly commenced. When the sound began, Feng Yi's thoughts were brought back to reality.

He paid no attention to the Blazing Flame soldiers bustling around, found a more comfortable position, leaned against the Mecha, and began to sip his drink in the soft sunlight…

Looking around, hey, on closer inspection, he actually managed to discern some subtleties. Many spectators from outside the domain even brought tables, chairs, cutlery, and all sorts of food - it was just like a family outing. Their presence contrasted starkly with the local scavengers.

Feng Yi felt quite unhappy inside, but he didn't intervene or issue any last-minute orders prohibiting the bringing of tables and chairs. Such was the state of Mardis; the disparity in living standards was not something that could change overnight. To make a change, one had to start from the root.

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