Afterlife Department

Chapter 502 – Won

Aside from that 'exhibition match', no other unexpected events happened. Yi Bing, Huo Ling, Shou Ji and Shi Jiu successfully passed. Yi Bing's opponent forfeited while Huo Ling's opponent underestimated him, thinking he is easy to bully because of his appearance. Reality proven him to be cruel and he suffered mentally like Shou Ji's opponent did.

Shi Jiu's opponent is a fair opponent. They are equal in mental strength and physique but Shi Jiu is stronger than him spiritually. But, Shi Jiu proposed a physical fight and also weapons and Shi Jiu won. His opponent also has no hard feelings and accepted his defeat, congratulating him.

Reine Reane's, now using Yuale Figue's identity, also passed. Aside from them five, there are other three who won, and are alphas. Although it is strange that there are more betas than alphas that won this year's Annual Challenge, but since the five betas proved their strengths, the result is acceptable. Furthermore, the other participants who lost have opponents like Alexus Febi and Dwinn Lux who are the strongest alphas that are graduating this year. There is also Uly Citri who is the only beta in top twenty-five list, and even on the top five.. But, although he is a beta, but he can beat alphas.

This year's Annual Challenge shows that there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, reminding everyone that they can't underestimate anyone, not judging the book by their cover. This is proven on Huo Ling who though looked like the scholarly type, but is actually violent since he not only attacked mentally, but he also attacked physically without using any weapon! His opponent could be considered lucky enough for Huo Ling not to let him taste the SSS-rank spiritual strength, albeit Huo Ling still hasn't used it on anyone.

His opponent might also die, so he didn't intend to use it.

"Congratulations to all of us who passed!" Reine Reane, acting as Yuale Figue – a fake identity he made for himself, said as he, Huo Ling, Yi Bing, Shou Ji and Shi Jiu cheered together with the three alphas who won together with them.

"Whew. I really didn't expect to be one of the winners this year." One of the alphas said.

"Why?" Shi Jiu asked. He felt friendly with the three alphas.

"You already saw that the senior student who is my opponent is extremely fierce. If not for luck, I doubt I can win against him." That alpha sighed.

"Brother, you shouldn't give credit to luck." Shi Jiu spoke. "Or else, it would be disrespecting to your opponent." He told him.

The alpha's face reddened in shame and his eyes were filled with guilt. "Sorry. I didn't mean to. It's just…" he stammered and lowered his head.

Shi Jiu patted his shoulder to comfort him. "Though, we have seen that your opponent is indeed stronger than you." He spoke. "But, not everyone who are stronger than the other always wins, and their lost shouldn't be blame on luck." He smiled. "In fact, it was just that they weren't good enough." He told them.

"'not good enough'?" one of the two other alphas said.

"It means that he wasn't in his peak state and had made a mistake. This brother just seized that chance and defeated him!" Shi Jiu said.

"You have a point. The senior student indeed didn't look good earlier…" they said.

"He was too nervous, and that, although he felt nervous but he still felt arrogant." Huo Ling spoke. "He overestimated himself." He told them.

"Oh!" they exclaimed, feeling enlightened.

"Congratulations." Someone spoke.

They all turned and saw that it was Gu Xingfeng and Hao Baiyun. "Colonel Gu!" the three alphas exclaimed and saluted when they saw Gu Xingfeng. But, their faces immediately turned awkward when they recalled that they still aren't official students of the Chel Military Academy.

Gu Xingfeng smile.d "It's alright." He told them. He felt very happy. Not only did his and Hao Baiyun's relationship turned better yesterday, but his promotion was also announced.

"Thank you, colonel Gu." Shou Ji, Yi Bing, Huo Ling, Shi Jiu and Reine Reane spoke and slightly bowed. "And also, congratulations to you, too, sir." They added, referring to Gu Xingfeng's promotion.

Gu Xingfeng's smile turned wider. "How about I treat the eight of you for a meal?" he asked, beaming, as he wrapped his arm around Hao Baiyun's waist.

"This…" the three alphas were startled and felt overwhelmed for the favor.

"It just happened that Ms. Emily has something to do and asked my beloved and I to treat you on her behalf." Gu Xingfeng spoke. "Well, we also wanted to treat you, so there is no conflict. It's a meal to celebrate." He explained.

"Thank you, sir!" they all spoke and bowed.

"Then, let's go. We've already booked a restaurant." Gu Xingfeng told them as he and Hao Baiyun led them.

"Chief…" Shi Jiu muttered in a low voice when he, Huo Ling and Yi Bing noticed Shou Ji's foul mood after Gu Xingfeng mentioned Emily. Speaking of Emily and her elder brother would be remembered.

Wallace Daune, who is actually Wei Shi before, and Shou Ji's adjutant. Although Shou Ji was already dead in this world but he still felt betrayed after finding out that Wei Shi lied to him about his home address. All these years, Wei Shi has deceived him!

So, to vent his anger, he pulled Loui Lene to an exhibition match. It is also for him to indirectly vent his anger towards Yu Yan, who is Loui Lene's master.

"Oh! Alexis, Dwinn and Uly." Gu Xingfeng called when they ran into Alexis Febi, Dwinn Lux and Uly Citri at the exit.

"Colonel Gu." The three senior students stopped and turned and greeted Gu Xingfeng. "Hello, Madam Colonel Gu." They added as they turned to Hao Baiyun.

If it was before, Hao Baiyun's face would remain indifferent. But, last night, something subtly changed between them husbands. So, his cheeks flushed when he heard how the others' usual address to him now seemed to make him feel flustered. "Yes. Hello." He greeted back and gave them a slight nod.

Alexis, Dwinn and Uly felt puzzled by Hao Baiyun's flustered expression. But, then they are afraid of provoking them so they ignored Hao Baiyun's reaction. "Congratulations to Colonel Gu." They spoke, and then turned to this year's Annual Challenge winners. "And to you, as well." They added.

"Thank you." Yi Bing and the others answered.

"Alexis, Dwinn, Uly. Do you have somewhere else to go? How about you join us all for a meal?" Gu Xingfeng invited them. He is obviously beaming with happiness and Alexis, Dwinn and Uly noticed it.

"This…" Uly doesn't know how to decline.

Dwinn awkwardly smiled. "Colonel, it's not that we want to refuse you, but…" he spoke.

"We do have appointments tonight." Alexis answered.

"That's unfortunate then." Gu Xingfeng sighed and waved his hand. "Okay. I won't hold you up, top students. Go, go." He shoo-ed them away.

Alexis nodded and Dwinn and Uly sighed in relief before they thanked Gu Xingfeng for his understanding and politely excused themselves and then left.

"Then, it will just be all of us. Let's go!" Gu Xingfeng said as they all boarded the hover cars waiting for them outside the venue.

Although there were some reporters, but they didn't dare try approached them because of the new colonel's bodyguards, but also there is Gu Xingfeng and Hao Baiyun. So, they all left with their minds at ease and arrived in a restaurant.

…

"Brother… how are you feeling?" Emily worriedly asked as she watched her elder brother rubbed his temples while he lie down his bed.

Wei Shi didn't answer. "I found…" he muttered. Him. He thought. He didn't manage to finish what he wanted to say when he felt his head ached again.

"Brother!" Emily cried and finally wanted to call for a doctor but he stopped her again.

"I can handle this." Wei Shi told her.

"But…" she bit her lower lip as she looked at him with reddened eyes.

Wei Shi smiled and patted her head. "If I said I can endure this pain, then I can endure this." He told her in a gentle voice.

"Brother… what you said…" she spoke. "Are they all true?" she asked.

Wei Shi nodded.

"Then… before… we didn't find you." She said and looked at him. Seeing her elder brother's serious expression, her tears finally fell. "Brother… I am sorry!" she said and hugged him tight. "It is our fault we didn't find you… you've suffered." She sobbed.

Wei Shi smiled. "Although I haven't found you, but I was still happy." He spoke. "I am happy… by my general's side." He told her.

Emily sniffled. "But, didn't you say that the general didn't die before?" she asked. "Then… then, that Yu Yan… he really wanted to kill him?!" she exclaimed.

Wei Shi's expression turned grave and he solemnly nodded. "Yes." He answered. "That's why, Emily, you have to stay away from this matter. I don't want you to get hurt." He told her. "Also… since this matter is complicated, we can't let anyone know." He added.

"I understand." she answered.