General Song Heguo, in his capacity as military region commander, personally recalled Han Lang and the others, but did not immediately lead them away.
Instead, he turned slightly and said to Han Kang and Tang Haoran with a hint of helplessness.
"Gentlemen, you are not part of the special forces. By rights, I cannot command you. However, the situation is urgent, and we have no more time. Therefore, I implore you to do me a favor!"
Han Kang and Tang Haoran exchanged glances and replied in unison.
"Commander, you speak too highly of us! When the nation is in peril, we are bound by duty. Please, give us your orders!"
Song Heguo nodded again.
"Good! Very good! I am not asking you to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. It's just that in this battle, we have lost many soldiers. Now, facing this situation, we truly have no time to collect the bodies of our comrades. To prevent them from lying exposed in the wilderness, I, Song, request that you find a way to give these soldiers a final measure of dignity. Send them back to the special forces. They are all heroes and deserve the highest funeral honors!"
Song Heguo's words moved everyone present.
Han Kang and Tang Haoran responded directly.
"Please rest assured, Commander. We will arrange everything with care and send our heroes off on their final journey with solemnity!"
At this point, Tang Geng also stepped forward.
He handed Tang Haoran a communicator and said to him.
"Uncle Tang! This is the Tang family's emergency communicator. You can use this to call my father and request the Tang family's full cooperation. Inform him that this is a supreme order from the special forces, and all members of the Tang family must obey. If there is any opposition, we will settle accounts with the dissenters after we have completed this great battle!"
After speaking, Tang Geng took out a spirit artifact sword from his storage ring.
This was the sword he had used from the very beginning.
In the Tang family, it was almost equivalent to a symbol of his status.
"Uncle Tang! With my current strength, my standing within the Tang family has risen considerably. This is my personal sword. If, during the course of handling matters, there are those who are foolish enough to cause trouble, please execute family law on my behalf!"
Tang Haoran respectfully accepted the communicator and the sword and replied solemnly.
"Rest assured! The members of the Tang family are all men of loyalty and righteousness. They will never neglect the heroes of our nation. Please do not worry! This battle concerns the survival of our nation and family. We implore you to fight with all your might!"
Tang Geng and Tang Qin nodded upon hearing this.
Just then, Han Lang also stepped forward and said.
"Also, Brother Tang! Those few bodies of ability users must also be preserved intact. Our country may need to begin research on ability user modification in the future. These are excellent specimens, and they must not be damaged!"
Han Lang's words jolted Song Heguo back to reality. He immediately replied.
"Han Lang is right! I almost overlooked it. The threat posed by ability user modification is too great for us. One Zhao Wei can practically stir up the entire Xia Kingdom. We must also begin to find ways to counter them. Those ability user bodies are indeed extremely important. When you collect them, please do not let personal emotions interfere. You must prioritize the nation's great cause!"
Han Kang and Tang Haoran quickly nodded.
"We understand! Please rest assured, Commander!"
After arranging everything, the group did not linger. They immediately took to the sky and headed towards the hotel.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Luo Jiaying was anxiously waiting, accompanied by a female soldier.
Seeing Han Lang and his party return, she hurried to greet them.
"Brother Han Lang!"
Han Lang's heart softened as he looked at Song Heguo.
Song Heguo understood Han Lang's intention and said calmly.
"Three minutes!"
Han Lang, filled with gratitude, quickly descended from the air, came to Luo Jiaying's side, and hugged her tightly.
"Xiao Ying! I'm sorry. I can't stay with you any longer. The ability users on the border are launching a full-scale invasion, and I must return with Commander Song and the others to fight alongside them!"
A flicker of disappointment crossed Luo Jiaying's eyes.
She and Han Lang had only just reunited, and now they had to part again.
But she also understood.
If such a major event was happening on the border, how could she ask Han Lang to stay for her, disregarding the nation's great cause?
Therefore, she could only hold back her tears and say.
"I understand! Brother Han Lang, I ask for nothing else. I only beg you to return safely. I am still waiting for you to fulfill your promise from three years ago!"
The promise from three years ago?
Wasn't that to marry Luo Jiaying three years later?
Han Lang nodded.
"Don't worry! I will definitely return safely. You must wait for me. When I return, we will get married!"
At this moment, Luo Jiaying's tears could no longer be held back.
It was unclear whether it was from emotion or some other reason.
After all, after Han Lang had made his promise last time, too many things had happened to her and the entire Han family.
If Han Lang hadn't returned in time, all the consequences might have turned into regret.
"Okay! I'll wait for you! I will definitely wait for you!"
Han Lang's heart ached as if being cut by a knife.
How could he not understand?
Luo Jiaying had gone through so much, and he hadn't had a moment to comfort her.
Guilt and self-reproach instantly filled his entire heart.
However,
On one side was the safety of the nation.
On the other side was the affection between lovers.
At this moment, how could he make a choice!
Helplessly, he hardened his heart, took Luo Jiaying, and handed her over to the female soldier.
"Please, take my wife home first. Then report to the special forces!"
The female soldier replied respectfully.
"Yes! Commander!"
Luo Jiaying was deeply touched at this moment.
Wife!
The way Han Lang had just called her was "wife"!
Didn't this mean that in his heart, she was already his?
Thinking of this, Luo Jiaying became even more reluctant to part.
She took a step, looking back, and repeatedly said to Han Lang.
"Brother Han Lang, please remember to come back safely!"
Han Lang nodded heavily.
"For my Xiao Ying, I will definitely return safely!"
Only after Luo Jiaying got into the car, and the vehicle driven by the female soldier disappeared completely from Han Lang's sight.
Han Lang then collected his emotions, soared into the sky, and plunged into the airplane.
Seeing Han Lang's somewhat dejected mood, Song Heguo patted his shoulder.
"Han Lang, I apologize for putting you through this!"
Han Lang shook his head, his eyes regaining their determination, and replied resolutely.
"No, Commander. A true man dedicates his passion to the country, and it is naturally difficult to dedicate it to his beloved. Only by completely expelling the ability users can all the people of our Xia Kingdom continue to live in peace and enjoy family happiness!"
Song Heguo nodded.
"It's rare to see such awareness in you. I underestimated you. You will surely achieve great things in the future!"
After speaking, Song Heguo then said to Ma Long and Liu Xiaoxiao in the cockpit.
"Let's depart!"