Chapter 1 A New Beginning

Evening in Kangkeginnd, within a heavily guarded military compound. Although it barely qualified as a barracks, many military families lived there, making it more like a key defense zone.

Due to the severe situation in Kangkeginnd, this unique phenomenon occurred. Most of the families of important officials in the province were housed here in the largest province of Kangkeginnd.

Jiang Xiao had carried out missions in Kangkeginnd for a long time, mostly in desolate battlefields, dilapidated mountain villages, and the occasional trip to a big city, which was half-razed by the leader of the Dark Temple organization...

This was Jiang Xiao's second time in a big city. This was also the largest city in the southeastern part of Kangkeginnd - Minoia.

This was also Jiang Xiao's first time living in such an elegant and safe military compound.

April in the human world, where grasses grow and warblers fly.

If Jiang Xiao didn't know he had come to the barren Kangkeginnd, he would probably think this was some high-end residential area in China.

This "compound" was really quite large.

The environment here was also very elegant, with tree-lined streets and exotic buildings. Within this large compound, there were even two schools, one for early childhood education and the other, surprisingly, a university...

Of course, don't expect it to be thousands of acres like those in Hua Xia. This "Minoia University" was clearly a Star Warrior school, aimed at the youths from the compound or those from elite families.

It had only one teaching building, which served multiple purposes, including student classrooms, administrative offices, logistics storage, and more.

Outside the teaching building was a martial arts training ground, likely used for practical lessons for the Star Warrior students here.

At this moment, Jiang Xiao and Er Wei were sitting in the brightly lit martial arts training ground, on a bench along the edge, watching a dozen or so youths doing warm-up exercises.

Jiang Xiao had already reported all the information he had obtained to Er Wei after the plane landed.

Since then, Er Wei hadn't spoken, simply getting in the car and bringing Jiang Xiao here.

After entering the compound, Er Wei didn't say where to report, but walked aimlessly, eventually stopping at this martial arts training ground, where she sat on the bench.

Jiang Xiao didn't disturb her, even though it had been a while, he was willing to give her time to digest the "alien world" information.

Jiang Xiao quietly observed the group of foreign youths warming up, watching their serious and focused expressions, as if seeing the state that the younger generation of a country should have.

Jiang Xiao also asked himself, if he was born and lived here, facing a fragmented country, what kind of state would he show in the face of it all?

After an unknown amount of time, Er Wei leaned back slightly, placed her hand on the back of the bench, and turned to look at Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao snapped out of his thoughts, waiting for her to speak, but found her gaze had passed over his shoulder, looking at a spot not far behind.

Jiang Xiao followed her gaze and turned his head, only to see a middle-aged couple standing far away outside the martial arts training ground, watching the children train.

Er Wei said, "They are the people you are to protect."

The couple looked to be about 47 or 48 years old, dressed in formal attire, not like they were out for a stroll after dinner.

Jiang Xiao said, "This couple?"

"Yes," Er Wei said softly. "This is an extraordinary family, the Toka couple. Not just in Minoia City, but in this province, Mr. Toka..."

Er Wei gestured casually, holding up one finger, not knowing if she was pointing to "heaven" or simply expressing the number "1."

Er Wei continued, "His wife works for the Kangkeginnd Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, holding an important position. She has put in a lot of effort to have a large number of Hua Xia soldiers stationed here, providing assistance and protection to Kangkeginnd."

Jiang Xiao scratched his head and said, "These two should be extremely busy people, right? Their work can't be in the same place, can it? How am I supposed to be their bodyguard? I can't be in two places at once, can I?"

Uh... Come to think of it, I might actually have a clone...

Er Wei: "People like that shouldn't be in any danger. They have layers of protection around them. Mrs. Toka contacted us, hoping we would protect that one."

As she said that, Er Wei turned her head and gestured towards the group of youths in the martial arts training ground.

Jiang Xiao couldn't help but grin. No wonder Er Wei was sitting here watching a group of children train. So, the main character was here.

Er Wei said softly, "The darkest one."

Jiang Xiao immediately saw a tall, thin youth with thick curly hair, wearing a black vest, focused on doing push-ups.

Jiang Xiao said, "He looks rebellious."

Er Wei said, "Or maybe it's not rebellion, but hatred."

Jiang Xiao said, "What's his name?"

Er Wei: "Bei Yu Toka."

Jiang Xiao curled his lip and said, "I thought you were having me protect a Kangkeginnd leader."

Er Wei said, "Protecting him is protecting the leader."

As she said that, Er Wei tilted her head towards the Toka couple.

Jiang Xiao was slightly stunned, then suddenly understood and said, "You mean..."

Er Wei nodded and continued, "This is a very good opportunity, both for you personally and for the relationship between the two countries. This mission fell to you because Bei Yu Toka has his own personality."

Jiang Xiao grinned and said, "I can probably imagine it."

Er Wei, however, shook her head decisively. "It's not what you think."

Jiang Xiao said, "What do you mean?"

"He hates a lot of things, himself, the people around him..." Er Wei thought for a moment and added, "Everyone."

Jiang Xiao looked distressed and said, "I'm not a psychologist."

Er Wei said, "Yes, you are a soldier."

Jiang Xiao was silenced by her words. Alright, what else could he say? Complete the mission unconditionally!

Er Wei: "I once thought that only Fu Hei's personality could stay by his side, protecting him, but precisely because of Fu Hei's personality and way of doing things, I was afraid of major trouble. Coincidentally, you've arrived."

Without waiting for Jiang Xiao to speak, Er Wei continued, "This period of time is a period when no trouble can occur for the Toka family. You think you are just protecting a provincial 'second generation,' but perhaps in ten days, you will be protecting the highest level of 'second generation.'"

"Kangkeginnd is very chaotic, so chaotic that you can't imagine it. Many levels, from top to bottom, are in turmoil. Special periods will have special methods and plans. Their country's affairs are not something you and I need to consider. You just need to know that Bei Yu Toka cannot be allowed to have an accident."

Jiang Xiao clicked his tongue and said, "Alright, get me enrolled in school then."

Er Wei: "..."

What kind of strange train of thought was that?

Er Wei really hadn't expected Jiang Xiao to approach the job from this angle...

Jiang Xiao asked curiously, "What? Can't you handle this little thing?"

Er Wei took a deep breath, regaining her thoughts, and said, "You can have one or more helpers to cooperate with your work.

It all depends on your own ideas. Now is the time for you to ask for people. The abilities of the people in my three squads are all above the standard, and I trust them enough.

You can choose anyone. If you don't make a decision in 10 seconds, I'll assume you want to complete the mission alone."

Without thinking, Jiang Xiao immediately said, "Hou Mingming."

Er Wei pondered for a moment and said, "Confirmed."

Jiang Xiao nodded emphatically. "Confirmed!"

Er Wei stood up and walked towards the Toka couple.

Jiang Xiao followed and added, "Also, get her enrolled in school too."

Er Wei: "..."

"Hello, soldier," Mrs. Toka said with a smile, her fluent Chinese was extremely standard.

Er Wei nodded in acknowledgment. "Sir, Madam."

Mr. Toka hadn't spoken, but had a gentle expression, not seeming haughty, and was looking at Jiang Xiao beside Er Wei.

Mrs. Toka still had a smile on her face and said, "It's hard to imagine that you actually brought this young man. I can feel your sincerity and enthusiasm, but I didn't expect Jiang to be a Night Watchman."

Who in the world does not know you...

This poem,

How many people can truly achieve it?

Er Wei's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. "We will definitely complete the mission assigned by our superiors. From now on, he will stay here."

Mrs. Toka extended her hand, and Jiang Xiao quickly reached out to shake it.

Mrs. Toka gently patted Jiang Xiao's arm with her other hand, with an encouraging expression. "This is a critical period. Thank you for coming. Young people like you will always have common topics to talk about. If Little Toka does anything excessive, I'll need you to be understanding and help him more."

Jiang Xiao hadn't expected Mrs. Toka to be so polite.

At the same time, Jiang Xiao also realized the difficulty of this mission. Perhaps she spoke like this as a mother, but her status was still there.

The Toka family couldn't be lacking in resources, could they not find several powerful bodyguards? That was obviously impossible.

So, why did this mission fall into the hands of the Hua Xia military? The story behind this might take three days and three nights to tell. Perhaps, as Er Wei said, that child hated everyone.

But was it really that simple? The Toka family entrusting such a young man of this status to the Hua Xia military to protect, what information were they conveying?

Mr. Toka spoke his first sentence. "Maybe he can make a friend."

Due to his status, Jiang Xiao certainly couldn't take this sentence as an order, but simply regarded it as a good wish from the other party.

Jiang Xiao said, "From the looks of it, everyone around him will be driven away, in various ways."

Mrs. Toka responded, "Little Toka has a very strong sense of self-esteem. He thinks our actions are meaningless, even a belittling and disrespect to him."

Jiang Xiao nodded and said, "Then the way I stay by his side might be a little special, I hope you two don't mind."

Mrs. Toka's smile was gentle. "I trust the Night Watchman's skill and ability to carry out missions."

Jiang Xiao: "..."

I'm so young, haven't you considered that I might not understand what you're saying?

The way you put it makes me feel tired...

Jiang Xiao immediately said, "Then you can rest assured!"

Age was Jiang Xiao's shield.

Strength was Jiang Xiao's greatest confidence!

Saying that, Jiang Xiao took a step back and looked at Er Wei. "Is it possible to carry out the mission now?"

Er Wei was slightly stunned, then said, "Yes."

Jiang Xiao turned and left, directly entering the martial arts training ground in front of the parents.

The youths who had finished their warm-up exercises and were preparing for the next activity stopped and looked at the youth in the hoodie, walking over in a flashy manner.

Jiang Xiao threw his schoolbag on the ground and spoke in broken Russian.

"Me! Jiang Xiaopi! Transfer student! Procedures tomorrow!"

The students: "..."

Jiang Xiao looked at the group of students, directly ignoring the practical lesson teacher, and said, "Tonight, let's get down to business first. From now on, I'm the boss of this school. Fight if you disagree!"

The students immediately exploded, and the martial arts training ground finally had the lively atmosphere it should have.

Toka couple: "..."

Er Wei: "..."