In the year 7991 of the Star Calendar, the Shapley Empire fleet invades the border star of the Laniakea Federation. War is imminent!
Yet the heavy responsibility of leading the people of the border star to safety falls to a student...
Can Bian Shuo, son of a Federation general, lead the people of the Federation to escape encirclement unscathed?
My first battle, my... choice.
Commander Bian Shuo, the will of the Federation sings your praises, and the glory of Laniakea shines upon you!
May your sword press ever forward, invincible and unstoppable!
Getting used to war is no excuse for losing one's humanity.
The first time I faced the enemy, I was nervous and afraid.
Back then, what I feared was never defeat, but the death of my companions.
Now I stand on this battlefield, praised by the world for my composure and clear judgment as I win one battle after another with flawless precision.
But I am still afraid.
I am afraid of the heart that no longer stirs when confronted with death.
Reader's notes:
1. Laniakea is the supercluster containing the Milky Way. Shapley is a supercluster of the same rank. The setting is just a peg to hang the story on. I'm happy to provide basic science, but please don't nitpick the details.
2. The male lead did not attend a military academy. This is not a power fantasy.
3. The male lead's name comes from the Book of Songs, "Xiaoya: Chuche": "The Son of Heaven commanded me to fortify the northern frontier."
4. Also known as "How I Only Wanted to Be a Painter but Somehow Became a Commander."
Theme: For love and peace!
