In the crowd, several figures were crying out in grief; they were the families who had lost comrades in this mission.
In the returning team, a few empty seats silently spoke of the heavy, suffocating price of blood behind this victory.
It was precisely because of countless heroes' sacrifices that this victory was won.
"Remember this feeling, do not let down their expectations. This is the duty of the Champion," Yang Chen's voice came through: "Remember, the heroes are right behind us, watching us. Carry their hopes and keep moving forward!"
Li Yelai nodded silently; this was the way it had always been for Champions through the ages, a heavy burden, hopeful gazes, he must get used to it, and he must bear it.
There's no way back, only moving forward!
Later, Li Yelai and others returned to the family apartment and saw the long unseen Li Yunyan.
Almost three months without seeing, she seemed somewhat haggard, and perhaps a little thinner.
