The battle was still going on.
Finally, reinforcements arrived.
Once they arrived, the enemies were wiped out in a short time. There were no survivors.
After the enemies were eliminated, Levi, who was injured, dragged himself to Ronald's side.
He gritted his teeth and said solemnly. "Ronald, you are a hero. You are not only our hero but also the hero of these people we have saved together. We are proud of you. The people and the country are proud of you. Even your parents would be proud of you. Today, you have left us. I will help you to take good care of your parents. Please take good care of yourself in heaven."
Levi did not shed a tear. However, he took off his hat and gave Ronald a stiff military salute. "Ronald, rest in peace. I hope we will be comrades again, in our next life!" he thought solemnly.
Monique stood beside Levi and also gave Ronald a military salute. When she glanced at Levi, she was shocked to see blood oozing out of his right arm. He was injured! She seized his arm and said anxiously, "Levi, why don't you go and see the military doctor so that he can treat your wound?"
Levi did not respond.
Monique was flustered. "Levi, four of us came here together. Now that Ronald is gone, are you planning on leaving the world too?"
Tears welled up in her eyes as she recalled the day when they set off for the deserted island. She remembered Ronald saying ecstatically, "The commander sent us to complete such a difficult mission. He must think highly of us. I must work hard in the future and earn more military medals for Red Eagle. I will make my parents proud."
His voice echoed in her mind, but he had left them forever. He would never return.
Ronald was gone forever. She should appreciate those who were still alive. Monique did not care what Levi would think of her. She seized his other hand and urged, "Levi, follow me and get your wound treated first."
However, Levi said coldly, "Let go of me."
He was the one who brought Ronald to the battlefield, but he failed to protect him. Levi's heart ached but he could not even shed a tear because he was a man. He wished more than ever that he could cry out loud like Cecil. The grief was so strong that it became a nauseating pain.
Frustrated, Monique yelled, "Levi, do you wish to die?"
"It's none of your business!" Levi bellowed at the top of his lungs.
Monique bit her lips and stifled a retort. She muttered, "Levi Brown! Why are you so stubborn?"
Suddenly, the realization dawned on her. Was Levi blaming himself for Ronald's death? Was he trying to give up his life for that cause?
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