Chapter 1: [] The Betrayal
The red flags in the grand hall of the military district fluttered in the wind. The medal of the "Invincible King of Soldiers" hung on my chest as I saluted the sea of people below the stage.
Thunderous applause filled the hall. My comrades looked at me with envy and admiration, but I only noticed Zhang Lei standing in a corner of the last row, avoiding my gaze and constantly rubbing his fingers over his phone screen. That kid had been acting strange lately.
As soon as the retirement ceremony ended, Zhang Lei squeezed his way over to me, wearing a smile more miserable than a sob. "Brother Qin, drinks at the usual place tonight? The guys want to see you off."
"Sure." I patted his shoulder, feeling...
