NFBE Chapter 146 The warden is being pursued by a top-tier prisoner? (42)
Chapter 146 The warden is being pursued by a top-tier prisoner? (42)
"Marshal, the prisoners on the desolate planet have been properly settled, and the list of casualties has been completed. Please review it and see if there are any omissions?"
Lin Fang handed the folder in his hand to Xie Liuyan.
Xie Liuyan was busy signing the documents that had accumulated over the past few months.
Although Lin Fang shared some of the work, he still had to sign certain documents in person.
"Just leave it here, I'll look at it later."
"Marshal..." Lin Fang hesitated for a moment.
"What's the matter?"
"Shen Wangchuan and several other prisoners are on this list. According to the soldiers of the First Legion who went to the desolate planet, no bodies were found on the battlefield, so they were treated as killed in action."
"Okay, I understand. Then hand the list over to the council."
"As you command, Marshal!"
Lin Fang obeyed Xie Liuyan's orders without question, and after saluting, he was about to leave.
Xie Liuyan suddenly remembered something and casually asked:
Does the First Legion have any plans to recruit new soldiers in the near future?
"Yes, Marshal. We have always recruited every three years, and this year happens to be the year for recruitment."
"Yes, the assessment will proceed as usual this year, and I will personally oversee the process."
Lin Fang nodded to indicate that he understood, and then left the office.
Two days have passed since the battle between the desolate star and the insectoid race, but Xie Liuyan recalls it as if it were yesterday.
Shen Wangchuan will need some time to rest after returning to the Star Pirates, given that he spent more than five years in prison and the outside world has changed drastically.
When he returned to the First Legion, he resumed his former life.
The experience of serving as a prison warden for two months was more profound than the previous five years of military service.
All prisoners in the prison have been placed with the First Legion and will return to Alpha Prison after its repairs are completed.
He had been in this world for more than five years, Xie Liuyan lowered his eyes.
Compared to his time as a god, Xie Liuyan truly felt the immense passage of time when he lived as a human in the small world.
Perhaps when he returns to the world of quick transmigration, he will need to sort out his mindset.
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On a certain planet
Wei Xingtong has been quite puzzled lately, as his boss has been unusually silent since returning to his old lair.
In the past, the boss had a fiery temper, and his underlings often had to be his "sparring partners."
Even in prison, the eldest brother's temper did not subside much.
They thought they had regained their freedom, that they could now roam freely in the vast ocean and soar like birds in the boundless sky. However, the eldest brother's expression seemed even more somber than when he was in prison.
Song Sheng and Zhou Wu are reporting on the situation over the past five years:
“Boss, since you were arrested, morale within the pirate crew has been low, and most of those who were already wavering have left.”
"Zhou Wu and I have been busy repairing the starship. After the incident back then, our starship was severely damaged and was only recently repaired."
"Currently, the core members of our pirate crew are all here, and there are also a few loyal spies planted on the capital planet."
While in prison, Shen Wangchuan had thought that the once-glorious Star Pirate Gang might have changed beyond recognition, so he wasn't surprised when he heard what Song Sheng said.
Spending so much time with Ayan, he unconsciously developed a certain composure.
"I understand. Thank you so much for your continued support. Otherwise, Wei Xingtong and I would still be on that desolate planet."
Hearing him say this, the people present couldn't help but look somewhat surprised.
Is this still their eccentric and ruthless leader?
Seeing their expressions, Shen Wangchuan smiled helplessly:
"What's with your reaction? It's like I've been switched with someone else."
Wei Xingtong leaned close to the boss and said:
"That's right, the boss is like a completely different person compared to before."
Is that so? Shen Wangchuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly as if he had thought of something.
It's hard to say whether it was influenced by someone.
Shen Wangchuan continued:
"Over the past few years, I've also thought about what I would do if I left that place one day."
"Whether you regroup or..." He paused, "I'll let you choose."
"Actually, no one wants to be a space pirate from the start. Over the years, we've been through a lot together and encountered many dangers. Being a space pirate is very dangerous, and now is an opportunity."
"The opportunity to choose what you love to do!"
Song Sheng and Zhou Wu stood there, stunned, not knowing what to say.
They had never thought about this before; they only had one belief in their hearts: to rebuild the pirate crew!
But after Shen Wangchuan said that, the belief that he had held on for many years began to crumble.
Who doesn't want a peaceful life? They've grown weary of the federal government's relentless pursuit over the years.
It seems like a good idea to retire from this life and return to a normal life.
Seeing their hesitation, Shen Wangchuan sighed inwardly.
They've all worked hard these past years, and they haven't had a chance to experience so much in life; they've just blindly followed in his footsteps.
Although the Dark Night Pirates are called a pirate group, they have never done anything against their conscience or morals.
It was nothing more than ganging up on other space pirate groups and selling weapons and equipment.
Now that he's out of prison, it's time for everyone to think clearly about the future.
"Of course, I have my own selfish reasons for saying this. You don't need to feel burdened. Even if you don't do the same job as before, we can still get together."
"The 'dark night' will never disappear!"
Wei Xingtong reacted the most, looking at his boss with pleading eyes and a dejected tone:
"Boss~~ What will we do if you leave? Waaaaah!"
"Although we really hate to part with you, we will still miss you."
Shen Wangchuan was utterly exasperated. It's not like we'll never see each other again; there's no need for such sentimentality.
He just wanted to fulfill his promise and go find someone, but he made it sound like a life-or-death separation.
Song Sheng said from the side, "Wei Xingtong, that's enough. The boss has already said that we 'Dark Night' will never disappear. Stop talking nonsense here."
"Besides, since the boss said that, he must have something he wants to do, and we should understand him."
Upon hearing this, Wei Xingtong instantly returned to normal.
His eyes darted around, clearly indicating that he had thought of something.
The only person who could make our boss lose his appetite for the past two days is probably that one.
He rarely showed a hint of mockery in his eyes, and a mischievous smile curled at the corner of his mouth:
"Hey, boss, are you really thinking about us, or do you want to go find that person?"
His words completely destroyed the somewhat somber atmosphere.
Everyone's eyes were filled with a hint of gossip, and Song Sheng and Zhou Wu were especially curious.
They remembered what they had said to Wei Xingtong when they chatted on the terminal before.
Although they were not entirely clear about the details, they knew that the man was the prison warden, and the photo had never been seen to this day.
Shen Wangchuan pursed his lips, looking like he didn't want to say anything more.
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."
"Oh my gosh... Is the boss shy??"
Before he could say anything more, Shen Wangchuan prepared to pack his luggage, guessing that once he left, it would be time for this kid to gossip.
He felt much lighter after dealing with the pirate gang. He gave Wei Xingtong a slight warning not to talk nonsense, then turned and left, his back view carrying a touch of nonchalance.
Thinking about how someone would react when they saw him, he quickened his pace.
He absolutely has to keep his promise!