Who would choose death if they could continue to live? Hugo still had unfulfilled dreams and the possibility of healing his lost legs, which undoubtedly served as a powerful motivation to keep living, and yet, at this critical moment, a troublemaker suddenly emerged.

Not only did Feng Yi cause trouble for Hugo and himself, but he also implicitly dragged everyone present into the mess.

"Legion Commander, how could you..." John started to say but then stopped, his expression suddenly awkward.

He didn't know how to explain to the surrounding generals. Think about it, Feng Yi was supposedly dead, and then he suddenly jumped out of the coffin — wouldn't that shock anyone?

Indeed, that was a face everyone recognized, harmless and lazily handsome; it was indeed Feng Yi, the true soul and leader of this fleet.

When Feng Yi's holographic projection appeared at the front of the command cabin for a moment, the stunned crowd had no time to react. At first, they were utterly bewildered and in disbelief, but the next second, their surprise was replaced by excitement, and the room instantly buzzed with hushed conversations and whispers...

As for John's question, Feng Yi also seemed unprepared with an explanation. "Ahem, well..." He hesitated for a long time, scratching his head and struggling to organize his words before smiling wryly and saying, "As everyone can see, I am not dead. I was planning the next phase of the grand strategy—ahem, but there have been some changes in the plan, and it is currently inconvenient to reveal my identity. To prevent the possibility of spies within our ranks, I had no choice but to detain comrades temporarily. I hope everyone has no objections, right?"

The group of people, already overflowing with surprise, were dizzied by Feng Yi's explanation, but they all understood that the Legion Commander wanted to keep everyone detained to prevent leakage of information.

Damn, after a comment like that, what objections could they possibly have? Anyone with complaints would definitely be the first to be caught and investigated as a spy.

No wonder John had been acting out of character recently, calm as if Mount Tai were crumbling before him—so this was why. Everyone looked around at each other, and amidst the excitement, an officer reported to the Legion Commander, "Legion Commander, how will we carry out orders and take care of eating, drinking, and the rest while detained?"

"We'll manage it all here in the command cabin. It won't take long—if anyone under the guise of official business comes to investigate, just detain them as well," Feng Yi instructed.

Holy shit, that was ruthless. Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill down their spine... Many of the female officers blushed at the thought, realizing that over a hundred people would be sleeping on makeshift beds together in the command cabin was terrifying.

Another female officer reported, "No objections, but I would like to ask the Legion Commander a question that everyone is eager to know."

"Speak freely."

"Rumor has it that you are the Revenge Shadow Rider, so here is the question: are you, in fact, that person?"

How... How was Brother Feng supposed to answer this? He touched his nose out of habit and said, "If believing I am the Revenge Shadow Rider helps you kill more enemies on the battlefield, then feel free to think of me that way." Having said that, Feng Yi also shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly, leaving everyone in doubt. Whether he was or wasn't didn't really matter. Sometimes, the fun is lost when the mystery is solved; the real enjoyment comes from the journey, not the destination.

"But, Legion Commander..."

"Silence!" Feng Yi cut off the female officer before she could finish her sentence. "That's a second question. If there's nothing else, John, please begin the organization," he ordered.

Feng Yi signaled for John to immediately take action, and without delay, he hastily cut off the Heavenly Communication, fearing more probing questions that might lead to a slip-up. He knew all too well that many smart officers who graduated from the military academy would not let him off easily with his muddled explanations.

He did not deny his own exceptional talent and charisma or his extraordinary intelligence and bravery. However, he considered himself only slightly better than a keg of gunpowder. Listening any further could prove dangerous, so he decisively cut off the Heavenly Communication.

Following the disconnection of the Heavenly Communication, John quickly took charge of managing the hundred-plus officers. Truth be told, without Feng Yi, John's actions would certainly have been playing with fire, but what about Feng Yi's status? As the Special Envoy with independent authority and a hero who had distinguished himself in battle time after time for the Federal Army, he is more than just himself — he represents the will of the entire federation.

For some reason, Feng Yi might need to keep his identity a secret, but his actions undoubtedly had a solid rationale behind them. At this point, if anyone still showed skepticism, they would instantly become the target of widespread suspicion.

Nevertheless, Feng Yi's so-called assembly was not truly a detention but rather a way to manage this group and prevent word from spreading that he was still alive. The officers selected by John were also loyal subordinates he trusted.

Now a sergeant, Pippi had gone from a private to a lance corporal and then to a sergeant, and few could relate to the hardships she had endured. She, who had a personal grudge against the female officer who had inquired about the Legion Commander's identity, smugly walked up to the female officer and then patted her shoulder with a click of her tongue, "Tsk tsk... Follow me."

The woman, on the other hand, showed an unhappy face but then exhaled a sigh of relief. She had let it go, but more than that, she was excited by the Legion Commander's ambiguous answer regarding the Revenge Shadow Rider.

Yes, at this very moment, it was as though a devil was roaring inside the girl's heart! Holy moly, this was undoubtedly the biggest news of the century. Those old space pirates might not care about the Revenge Shadow Rider, but she was a graduate of the Federal Military Academy. She felt she had uncovered a piece of incredibly big news today, comparable to a magnitude 12 global earthquake or a devastating typhoon and tsunami — in short, it was a big deal.

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