On the Huangpu Academy parade ground, the young Shen Xin stood in formation, his eyes carrying a weight beyond his years. He had lived through the flames of war, seen the land torn apart, and heard his countrymen weep in anguish. The regrets of those he had failed to protect became his obsession after being reborn.
Back in 1924, he was still a military academy cadet, but he carried ten years of battlefield memories and a passion that had yet to cool. While others focused on their training, he was already mapping out the defenses of the future. While others spoke of ideals, he quietly noted every detail that could help his country grow stronger.
His task was to use his foresight to lay a firm foundation for this army and prepare a sturdy shield for this land. With conviction as his weapon and wisdom as his armor, he would begin at Huangpu and march onto the battlefields of resistance against Japan. He would rewrite his regrets through action and answer the call of his era with steadfast resolve. This time, he would make his vow to protect a reality.
