Chapter 1453: Chapter 548: Hatred for the Lost Homeland (Part 3)

Marvell Louis is the contemporary Earl of the Battle Wind, relying on the power of Marquis Zhenjiang, Marvell’s status within the Empire is even higher than the Nanxiang Marquis Liu An.

"Greetings Earl Red Blade, I am Marvell Louis, very pleased to meet you."

While Ren Zhong was still in a daze, Marvell had already stepped forward and offered a smile and a handshake.

Ren Zhong then came back to his senses and shook hands with the other party, "Greetings Earl of the Battle Wind. Please call me Ren Zhong directly. I haven’t passed the examination yet, and I’m not quite used to others calling me Earl Red Blade."

After letting go of the hand, Marvell gestured for them to move inside and smiled, "Alright then, but please call me Marvell as well. I’m also not used to others calling me Earl of the Battle Wind, after all, my official role is the Marquis’s steward."

Their shared smiles created a sense of mutual understanding between the two.

Taking a couple of steps outside, Marvell asked, "Earlier, I saw that you, Ren Zhong, seemed a bit surprised?"

Ren Zhong nodded, "Certainly. Not just surprised, somewhat anxious even. The Marquis is well-known, and Marvell, your reputation in the Far Border Star Domain and Nanxiang Star Cluster also precedes you. Having you travel so far, I indeed feel ashamed."

Upon hearing this, Marvell was intrigued and thoroughly surveyed Ren Zhong before saying, "Before I set off, I reviewed some of your records. Rumor has it that you have an eccentric and reclusive personality which makes you difficult to engage with, and you are arrogant, quite dismissive of others. But upon seeing you in person, I find such rumors are utter nonsense."

Ren Zhong laughed aloud, "Rumors concerning me within the Nanxiang Star Cluster must mostly be fabricated by Liu An’s lackeys with the purpose of slandering me, leading some in the Nanxiang Star Cluster who are unaware of the truth to distance themselves prematurely. My so-called arrogance is merely my refusal to kneel to Liu An in subservience since arriving at the Nanxiang Star Cluster. If this is considered arrogance, what then of Liu An? Some people, relying on the lofty Emperor being far away, treat the Nanxiang Star Cluster as private property and view fellow aristocrats as domesticated animals. When someone of importance arrives and dares to look them in the eye, it’s seen as provocation. Ultimately, isn’t it all because I never knew him in the first place, and he sought my life from the beginning, without giving me any explanation throughout? How others treat me, I naturally treat them the same. Isn’t this perfectly reasonable?"

Marvell nodded repeatedly, "That’s indeed the truth. Ren Zhong, you are a person of character. My family’s Marquis is also a person of character. When you meet, you will certainly regret not having done so sooner. As for your surprise at why I came to receive you, it’s only because you slightly underestimate yourself. Setting aside your past deeds, like the invisible coating, only considering the capabilities you demonstrated in that ambush battle, they were already dazzling beyond measure. It’s not excessive to offer you as much recognition as possible. Brother Ren Zhong, I can responsibly tell you, throughout the Empire’s war history, your appearance is absolutely worthy of being a milestone."

The praise grew increasingly extravagant, even sneaking a change in address, although Ren Zhong internally acknowledged the milestone characterization, he still displayed mild humility, "Brother Marvell is overly praising, I dare not accept, I dare not accept."

"Oh my, what is excessive praise. I never speak falsehoods. Every heir of the Louis family must study the war history of the Marquis as a rite of passage before coming of age. If we had you under the Marquis during those years, how could we have lost so many comrades in the war. You see the Louis family today gaining momentum, but the greatest regret of my ancestor Devon Louis is witnessing his brother die in his place during a retreat after a defeat."

Ren Zhong asked, "Was it Viscount William?"

"Yes. My ancestor once said that in terms of talent, Mr. William was far more capable than him. If Mr. William hadn’t died, perhaps ten thousand years ago, the Marquis could have led us to counterattack and reclaim the homeland Star System occupied by the Sublimated Ones."

Again, Ren Zhong was momentarily stunned.

Only now did he realize that Marquis Zhenjiang wasn’t considered a native of the Empire.

His home had long been occupied by the Sublimated Ones.

No wonder the Marquis is so cautious, and so loves discovering talent, willing to send Marvell personally to recruit him, with such a deep-seated obsession.

"To resent the loss of one’s homeland is indeed difficult to let go. The Marquis has worked hard over the years."

Ren Zhong said this verbally; however, an inexplicable thought of his own homeland came to his heart.

Your homeland may have been taken away, but at least it still exists there, with a chance to see it, to reclaim it.

What about me?

The distance between the Sloan Great Wall and the Milky Way...

Is unattainable, hopeless in this life.

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