Chapter 209 Sima (Part )

Thick black hair parted in the middle, a handsome and gloomy face, a tall and straight figure, and a full set of soldier armor.

That's Erda.

If the person Wang Yao wanted to see most after the battle on the enemy high ground was Zhuge Liang, then on the other hand, the person he least wanted to see was 2da, who also came from the th Vanguard Squadron.

Life is not only bizarre and tortuous, but also always full of drama.

Wang Yao had not expected that, in this high ground, just like 'Murphy's Law', they would inevitably bump into each other. This situation caused him to temporarily forget his anger from the previous second, leaving only panic, pain, and self-blame in his heart.

How long has it been?

Wang Yao could not remember when he and Erda stopped having any contact. He only remembered that the last time they met by chance in Jingzhou, they were like strangers and had no contact with each other.

At this moment, looking at his former closest friend and last teammate from afar, Wang Yao opened his mouth, but something stuck in his throat, and he didn't know what to say.

Not only because of unfamiliarity, but also because from 2da's gloomy face and painful eyes, Wang Yao seemed to see himself before meeting Zhuge Liang. From this, he could probably guess that 2da might have learned the bad news that the Seventh Main Force was wiped out on the enemy's high ground.
Just like Wang Yao's original purpose of looking for Zhuge Liang, Erda came to call for punishment. The only difference was that the target of the questioning became Wang Yao, and Wang Yao was still not ready to face Erda.

Although Wang Yao didn't like Zhuge Liang, he had to admit that Zhuge Liang did say some things correctly; all the 1,000 soldiers in the army were killed, and he, as the captain, had an unshirkable responsibility. If he hadn't left the road without permission, if he had organized the remaining troops to break through as soon as he rushed to the enemy's high ground to save the situation, instead of blindly fighting the enemy heroes, perhaps the result would be completely different.
Yes, he was the one who should be held responsible for this tragedy, so Wang Yao had nothing to say and could only wait quietly for Erda's scolding, just like he had scolded Zhuge Liang an hour ago.

However.
The imagined abuse and reproach did not come.

Amid the sound of heavy metal boots hitting the floor, Erda approached Wang Yao and after a while, he whispered, "What's wrong with your eyes?"

In that brutal battle, Wang Yao not only lost his most important comrade, but also lost his dignity and left eye. However, even so, this price still could not fill the guilt in his heart.

"I'm sorry." Wang Yao slowly lowered his head, "I failed to protect Maomao, Shi Liang and Xiao Ye, and even the captain."

Before he finished speaking, Erda suddenly raised his hand and gently patted Wang Yao on the shoulder: "Stop talking, brother, I'm glad you're okay."

Wang Yao was stunned. He suddenly raised his head and looked at 2 Da, who was still smiling at him with white light in the corners of his eyes. At this moment, Wang Yao, who was suffering from mental torture and could not get relief, really wanted to cry, but his heart was already full of scars, and he could no longer cry, just like 2 Da.

The wind is cold and the moonlight is dim.

The night's dampness slowly spread in the air, spreading a sad and lonely atmosphere. The two just stared at each other in silence; one was scarred, the other was devastated.

They gained everything in this place, and also lost everything in this place.

I still remember that half a year ago, the six members of their team trained together in Luanshigang, fought side by side on the road, and fought against the evil soldiers. But now, only two of them survived.

This is the most painful thing in life.

"Don't blame yourself too much. This is inevitable and it is the fate of us soldiers."

2Da did not accuse Wang Yao of any fault.

Perhaps Erda also knew that they were the only two people in the whole canyon who were most reluctant to see this tragic outcome. So Erda sympathized with Wang Yao and felt his pain. He even became the one who comforted Wang Yao when he was reapplying medicine on his wound.

On the other hand, Wang Yao's heart was also full of mixed feelings. Erda's tolerance not only failed to enlighten him, but also made him feel guilty.

Of course, Wang Yao felt a little better when he sat together with Erda like a brother again and chatted without any barriers.

In a trance, everything seemed to have returned to the way it was six months ago. There was no sense of distance between the two of them, and they treated each other sincerely. This feeling was really good.
Unfortunately, this wonderful feeling did not last long.

"Ayao, which hero of the Wei State killed Maomao, the captain and the other four?" Erda suddenly asked this question in the middle of the conversation.

This question made Wang Yao, who was still immersed in the harmonious atmosphere, startled for a moment: "Why do you know that the captain and his men were killed by the heroes of Wei?"

"I'm not stupid." 2da smiled strangely: "I know the strength of Maomao and the others, especially the captain. How could he be killed so easily by the black soldiers?"

After a pause, before Wang Yao could react, 2 Da asked again, "Let's not talk about this. Who is it? Cao Cao? Or Lu Bu and Xiahou Dun? They are both bloodthirsty and aggressive. It must be them, right? Or Dian Wei? Diao Chan? Zhen Ji? It can't be Cai Wenji, right?"

Wang Yao finally came back to his senses and was slightly surprised and shocked.

It's not just because Erda didn't go to the battlefield in person, but his guess was accurate. It's also because Erda's tone was so natural, so natural, as if he knew all the heroes of Wei.
Wang Yao suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart. It was the first time after knowing each other for so long that he began to feel that Erda was actually a very capable person.

Moreover, looking at Erda's calm face, Wang Yao began to feel a little uneasy: "Erda, why are you asking these questions?"

2Da raised his head slightly, not looking at Wang Yao, but just staring at the starry night sky. After a long while, he said softly: "Of course I have to avenge Maomao and the others."

"Revenge?!" Wang Yao subconsciously opened his eyes wide. At this moment, he clearly saw the crazy bloodshot in Erda's eyes.

Wang Yao suddenly understood that Erda had come back not to call him to task, but to find him to go with him.
“That’s right!” Erda raised his hand, clenched it into a fist, and roared softly, “After all, the death of Maomao and the others is not your fault, but the fault of those heroes of Wei!”

After a pause, 2Da turned to look at Wang Yao, who had a complicated expression, and smiled faintly: "It's okay, don't worry, I won't do anything rash. Before returning to the high ground, I had already made plans. I am the captain of the bottom lane army, and I still have 1000 soldiers to dispatch, plus you."

"No." Before 2da could finish his words, Wang Yao interrupted him bluntly.

2Da was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Why? Do you have a better plan?"

Seeing Erda's expectant expression, Wang Yao subconsciously clenched his teeth. After a long while, he said in a firm tone: "What I mean is that you can't go. Of course, I won't go either."

The night breeze blew gently, and the two people's hair fluttered. The originally harmonious atmosphere seemed to have become a little cold.

2Da's expression changed unpredictably, but he finally forced a smile and asked: "I told you not to worry. In fact, I have a way to lure the heroes of Wei into the canyon one by one, and we can defeat them one by one." "I said, you can't go!" Wang Yao interrupted him firmly again.

The smile on 2 Da's face slowly disappeared. He looked at Wang Yao with an incredible look, and then asked sternly: "What do you mean? Don't tell me that you are scared by the people of Wei State!"

Wang Yao stared at Erda's gloomy eyes and remained silent.

afraid?
No, it's not so much fear, it's better to say that after Zhuge Liang's lecture, Wang Yao has begun to understand what awe is. No matter how arrogant they are, as soldiers, they should not underestimate the fear of heroes! Erda obviously hasn't realized this yet, just like him before in the Wei State Highlands.

Really scared, Wang Yao was just afraid that Erda would repeat his mistakes.

Revenge on the State of Wei cannot be based on impulse alone, it also requires more capital and plans!
Wang Yao knew it very well, so he warned again: "2da, calm down and listen to me. Heroes are not so easy to defeat. Not to mention how you can lure them out one by one, even if you really lure them out, with our current ability, we can't kill them, do you understand?"

As a result, 2da seemed to be offended and suddenly shouted: "After all, you are afraid, right? You are known as the best soldier in the canyon, but in the end you are just a coward?!"

Wang Yao was immediately furious: "I am not afraid of fighting the enemy! How can you think so?!"

"In that case, then stop talking nonsense and come with me!" 2 Da suddenly grabbed Wang Yao's collar and roared, "Don't you want to avenge Maomao and the others?! They are your partners, partners who live together day and night and share honor and disgrace! Do you understand?!"

The Shu Kingdom highlands were completely silent, with only two soldiers pulling each other's collars and arguing hysterically. The harmony that had lasted only a moment had long since disappeared.

Staring at 2da's crazy face, Wang Yao was angry and worried. He had come this far, and knew that such impulsive behavior would only lead to worse consequences, just like the stupid things he did on the Wei State Highlands: "2da, why can't you calm down?!"

“I can’t calm down!” 2Da shouted angrily with red eyes: “All your companions are dead, but you are staying on this high ground doing nothing. Have you become like those heroes, a monster without emotions?! Do you think that even if Maomao and the others die, it’s no big deal?!”

Wang Yao was furious, and subconsciously roared angrily: "The facts are not what you think. Do you know that in fact...!!"

Suddenly, Wang Yao's gun went silent like a cannonball soaked in water.

2Da was also stunned for a moment, and then asked angrily: "Actually what? Do you know something? Tell me!"

Wang Yao stared at Erda in a daze, but could no longer speak.

Just now, Wang Yao had intended to tell Erda the "truth" he had heard from Zhuge Liang. However, it was not until this moment that Wang Yao suddenly understood. He finally understood why Zhuge Liang said before he left that he would not tell the "truth" to anyone else once he left the military tent!

Yeah, what to say?
Tell 2da that they have no chance of becoming heroes, and that all the soldiers have been fools used by the heroes? Or tell 2da that Maomao and the others died in vain, and that all their efforts, sacrifices, and glory in the past were actually meaningless? !

Is it really okay to say this?
Wang Yao asked himself.

What would happen if the "truth" was made public? Undoubtedly, the faith that had lasted for thousands of years would collapse, and the existing order would also collapse. The overly emotional 2-Da would probably go to fight the heroes desperately after losing the last bit of his sanity. Would he have a chance to survive? And the ordinary soldiers would surely rise up in rebellion after learning the truth. At that time, would the heroes launch an unprecedented massacre?

Telling the "truth" may be an act that does more harm than good. When the time comes, the world will be in chaos. Who can take on this responsibility?

Wang Yao was silent, and finally understood the meaning of Zhuge Liang's words.

"Hey, A Yao! Speak!" Erda's roar woke up Wang Yao who was lost in thought.

Looking at Erda's anxious face, Wang Yao made up his mind and slowly turned cold: "You can't go."

Yes, no matter what, he couldn't let 2da go. 2da had no capital for revenge, and he would die in vain if he went, and in the end, he would become food for the heroes without knowing it, just like Maomao and the others. He only had this one friend left, so he couldn't let him go! Even if he would be hated by this only friend.
After hearing Wang Yao's dissuasion again, Erda, who originally thought he could hear a better answer, was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth, pulled Wang Yao's collar even harder, and asked coldly: "Do you know what you are talking about?"

Wang Yao was silent for three seconds before he slowly said, "I'm saying this for your own good."

Bang!
As soon as he finished speaking, Erda angrily raised his fist and hit Wang Yao hard on the cheek.

However, for Wang Yao now, 2da's attack power was too low, so even if he was suddenly hit by 2da's punch, Wang Yao just turned his head slightly and did not even take a step back.

This result made Erda even more confused: "You are so strong, why don't you even want to help Maomao and the others to get revenge? Do you know how much Maomao likes you? Her body is still in the highlands of Wei State, why are you still so indifferent?!"

Wang Yao lowered his eyes slightly.

Thinking back to when he was on the Wei State Highlands and watched Maomao die in his arms, Wang Yao couldn't help but feel a trace of sadness in his eyes, but in just a moment, he hid this emotion.

"These are two different things." Wang Yao raised his head, trying to make his voice sound emotionless. "Since this is a war, we shouldn't let our emotions get the better of us. Erda, you're just a soldier. You don't have the ability to seek revenge, so don't die in vain. As for Maomao's death, as you just said, this is inevitable and a soldier's fate. You should accept this fact!"

Wang Yao found that what he was doing was so similar to what Zhuge Liang did: ruthless, cruel, and inhumane.
As expected, 2da was frightened.

Staring at the expressionless Wang Yao in disbelief, 2Da seemed to have spent a long time calming down, and then asked in an extremely cold voice: "Do you really think so?"

Looking at Erda calmly, Wang Yao nodded: "Yes."

The cold wind howled, chilling people's hearts.

"That's enough." 2Da was disappointed. Without saying another word, he turned around and was about to leave.

Looking at Erda's angry and desperate back, Wang Yao felt extremely uncomfortable, but he had no choice. Without being able to tell Erda the truth, he could only use such a radical method to dispel Erda's impulsive behavior for the time being.

In order to prevent Erda from having any other ideas, Wang Yao added: "Erda, don't try to sneak in. I will notify the higher-ups to take precautions. You can't transfer any soldier from the legion!"

2Da stopped walking, turned around, and stared at Wang Yao without any emotion, as if he was looking at a stranger: "Coming to you may have been a mistake. You are no longer the Wang Yao you used to be. Now you are just a coward who is afraid of death!"

After leaving these words, Erda left without looking back.

Wang Yao was left alone, leaning against the wall of the high ground, and slid down to the ground with a dejected look on his face.
(End of this chapter)