Just as everyone was pondering Scar's whereabouts and how to capture him.
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[ At this moment, the chat group displayed the aftermath of the previous Border Incident.
After Rover met with Yangyang and Chixia, they shared what they knew and expressed their doubts to the two girls.
Rover: "Is there some special connection between Jiyan, Jinhsi, and Sentinel Jue?"
Chixia: "A special connection? I wouldn't know about that… But I heard General Jiyan used to be a military doctor."
Yangyang: "Mm… Actually, if we're talking about the special connection between them, we have to mention a piece of Jinzhou's history."
Yangyang: "I once heard it from a storyteller near the theater…"
Just then, the scene in the video shifted… transitioning into a segment presented in a storytelling style.
"The honorable Madam Jinhsi, our great magistrate of Jinzhou, was handpicked by Sentinel Jué. Her status as the Sentinel's Appointed Resonator is rare among all past magistrates."
"Our Jinzhou was leaderless for years until Jué finally chose her to be the next Magistrate, and she answered the call."
"To further elaborate, we must start with the Battle of Beneath the Crescent…" ]
[ .....]
〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Jinzhou Resident: "The storytelling of the Battle of Beneath the Crescent? I didn't expect to hear it in this chat group… Nice, very nice indeed! ⦍DelightedJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Black Shores Resident: "Jinzhou's storytelling… I've heard of it, but never had the chance to see it in person. This is quite an opportunity!"
Rinascita Resident: "We've never heard of this over here. I wonder if it's good to listen to."
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[ At the same time, the story in the video unfolded.
"The Norfall Barrens, scarred by countless wars... Discarded weapons scattered like bones."
A scene akin to the descent of doomsday was depicted…
"Our soldiers had fought to reclaim the lands for years, to no avail."
"Ovathrax, the dreadful Threnodian monster, fed on the frequencies of 'weapons, ' turning our fallen soldiers into deadly Tacet Discords..."
"General of the Midnight Rangers, Geshu Lin, bravely rose to confront the threat."
As the words fell, a brave and extraordinary man appeared on screen, bearing a sharp blade and facing all the Tacet Discords without fear.
"As twin moons aligned, General Geshu Lin vowed to vanquish evil, raising his blade against the blood-red crescent that foretold destruction."
"His sword blazed with black flames, laying waste to all who dared stand in his way. Victory seemed certain...Until the Retroact Rain began to fall."
"Raindrops fell upwards as in the past. Monsters raged, loyal souls fell to blood-soaked sands... Infernal carnage!"
"Issuing his last command, Geshu Lin demanded all soldiers stand firm, no matter what happened."
"Sacrificing his body to the black flames for power, Geshu Lin charged at the Overthrax with all his might... And he was never seen again."
"After the fall of their leader, the remaining soldiers despaired... Until a deafening roar of the Qingloong struck like lightning. A lone youth bravely stood up to lead. A hard-won retreat!"
"After the battle, that young man who tamed the wind ascended to fame, becoming the new General of Midnight Rangers, selected by Sentinel Jué."
"On the other hand, General Geshu was blamed for massive losses that occurred under his command, earning him a notorious reputation in Huanglong..."
"That battle struck us hard, but our Sentinel rose from its long slumber to select a new Magistrate who would guide us into the future."
"Despite the previous disaster, Jinzhou was off to a promising start under our Sentinel and the new Magistrate's guidance. The people held hope for a better tomorrow."
Ultimately, the storytelling scene concluded as Jinhsi was appointed Magistrate by Jue. ]
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〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Fractacid Member: "Hahaha… Just after ordering to hold the line, he turned around and retreated with the men. And that General Geshu, who fought to the death, ended up as a sinner with endless crimes?"
Fractacid Member: "Is this the Jinzhou he gave his life for? Hahaha… This is hilarious. The general who died on the battlefield had his fruits stolen by a deserter! ⦍LaughingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Fractacid Member: "Deserter… Deserter General, that's a nice title… Hahahaha! ⦍LaughingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Jinhsi: "Oh? Are you dissatisfied with me, or the Sentinel's appointment? ⦍CalmJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Jinzhou Resident: "Lady Magistrate, pay no mind to those bastards… We will always believe in your and the Sentinel's decisions. And General Jiyan is absolutely no deserter! ⦍ShoutingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Fractacid Member: "Yo, yo, yo! So we aren't even allowed to speak the truth now? Look, everyone… This is Jinzhou's attitude toward generals who die in battle. Is such a faction really worth following? ⦍ShoutingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Chat Group Bystander: "Are these people idiots? If they don't follow Jinzhou, are they going to follow the Fractacid? When they modified their brain-machine interfaces… they must have fried their brains! ⦍DisdainJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Camellya: "Setting everything else aside, that General Geshu actually went to solo the Threnodian by himself… Are Jinzhou's generals always this brave? ⦍SurprisedJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Cantarella: "As far as I know, Jinzhou's Midnight Rangers aren't that numerous to begin with… Choosing to hold the line and not retreat under the Retroact Rain… Were they afraid Jinzhou had too many active forces left?"
Xiangli Yao: "The Midnight Rangers on Jinzhou's front lines, meaning those who have awakened corresponding Resonance abilities, total only a few hundred. It can be said that every single one of them is an indispensable asset to Jinzhou."
Yinlin: "So no matter which angle you look at it from, ordering a retreat at that time… was absolutely the wisest decision."
Fractacid Member: "Hahaha… Hilarious. Shouldn't soldiers pride themselves on dying on the battlefield? As a soldier… the general orders it, and you disobey the next second. How can someone like that be called…"
Jiyan: "Shut your mouths! ⦍FierceJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Jiyan: "Deserter or hero, merits or faults… I don't care about any of those things."
Jiyan: "They are warriors, yes. They can fear no death for Jinzhou, yes. But they are also living human beings… and they have their own fathers, wives, and children."
Jiyan: "They are absolutely not the heartless machines you speak of… who can die meaninglessly. If we truly reached that point… that would be the real irresponsibility and inaction of a general."
Jiyan: "And I would like to ask in return!"
Jiyan: "You people who produce nothing, achieve nothing, and do nothing but wag your tongues… liking to stand on the moral high ground to belittle others. You are the greatest cancer and parasites in this world."
Jiyan: "What makes you think you have the right to question me, the Midnight Rangers, Jinzhou, and the Sentinel's choice?"
Jiyan: "Or to put it in simple terms, do you trash really think… You are worthy?"
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( Translator-kun: Damn, Jiyan just real talk them...)