"How laughable."
He sneered inwardly, a cold glint in his eyes.
He had seen through the thoughts of everyone here; nothing could surprise or anger him anymore.
He was tired of these false pretenses, tired of humanity's bottomless depravity.
He stood there, feeling the surrounding noise and chaos, but his heart was a desolate wasteland.
No anger, no sadness, only deep weariness and endless boredom.
He had lost all hope for this world, and didn't even have the strength to be angry anymore.
"I should leave this place," Redfield decided inwardly.
He no longer wanted to associate with these hypocritical people, nor did he want to be dragged down by the ugliness of this world.
He just wanted to get away from it all, away from humanity, and back to his lonely and peaceful world.
He gently raised his head, a resolute glint flashing in his eyes.
His body almost disappeared on the spot, silently leaving this disgusting place.
No one noticed his departure, and no one even realized that this powerful being had once been among them.
Redfield walked alone in the desolate mountains and forests, finally feeling a trace of peace in his heart.
He no longer needed to interact with people, nor did he need to face those false smiles.
He chose to stay away, chose to be alone, because only in solitude could he find a moment of peace.
Redfield whispered to himself, his tone devoid of emotion.
He no longer placed hope in change, nor did he harbor any illusions about anyone.
He had decided to abandon this world and completely isolate himself from it.
"This world is beyond saving."
......
As soon as Jin An received the news that he had become a replacement admiral, he was driven by an invisible force, and immediately rushed to Marineford without stopping.
He stood on the deck of the warship, but there was no joy on his face, instead, he looked preoccupied, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes were gazing into the distance.
"Whoever wants to be an admiral can be it, I don't want to be it now anyway."
Jin An muttered to himself, his voice revealing an undisguised sense of annoyance.
He knew that once he became an admiral, the responsibilities on his shoulders would be heavier, and his actions would be restricted.
Now, he hoped to accumulate power freely during this period, rather than being trapped in a cage of power.
He knew in his heart that his current strength was far from enough to face a powerful opponent like Imu.
Although he had grown during this period, he also understood that he was not really sure that he could confront Imu head-on.
Becoming an admiral meant more restrictions and responsibilities, and what he didn't want most now was to be held back by these external constraints.
At least until he was fully prepared, he hoped to have more time to improve his strength and pursue the strength to fight against Imu.
"Sometimes power also represents restrictions. Can this power come later..."
Jin An took a deep breath and looked up at Marineford, which was gradually becoming clearer.
His heart was full of contradictions. On the one hand, he understood that power could bring more resources and support, but on the other hand, he also understood that this power would become shackles that bound his freedom of action.
Just as he was thinking, Zephyr walked over from the side, looking at Jin An's eagerness to fly to the Navy Headquarters immediately, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.
"You're still worried about getting promoted?"
Zephyr frowned slightly, his tone revealing a hint of incomprehension.
In his opinion, Jin An's reaction was really abnormal.
After all, becoming an admiral was an incomparably glorious and exciting thing for most people, but Jin An's performance was as if he had been pushed into a fire pit.
"What are you worried about, kid?" Zephyr couldn't help but ask, his tone with a bit of teasing, "This is a promotion, not ascension, is it me who is crazy, or can't keep up with the changes of the times?"
Jin An smiled slightly when he heard this, but the smile was with a bit of helplessness and bitterness.
He turned his head to look at Zephyr, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"Teacher Zephyr, it's not that I don't want to be promoted, but the position of admiral... is not something I should sit in now."
He sighed, his tone revealing a sense of helplessness, "The current me has more important things to do, and stronger power to pursue. If I am bound by this power now, I am worried that I will lose the motivation to move forward."
Zephyr was silent for a while after hearing this, and finally understood Jin An's concerns.
He nodded, patted Jin An on the shoulder, and his eyes showed a bit of understanding and support.
"So that's it, it seems that you kid really have your plans. However, since Sengoku and the others have made a decision, you must face it bravely. No matter whether the power brings freedom or restraint, it still depends on you to see how far you can go."
Zephyr's voice was with encouragement and a hint of warning.
Jin An nodded, he also knew that no matter what this power would bring, he had to go on.
His goal was not only power, but also strength, the strength that would make him invincible.
Zephyr looked at Jin An's slightly firm eyes, and couldn't help but feel a trace of relief in his heart.
He nodded slowly, his eyes revealing deep recognition and expectation.
Jin An was his most satisfactory disciple. From the day he joined the Navy, Zephyr saw the potential in him.
Now, Jin An has grown into such an excellent naval officer under his training. Zephyr's pride and joy were beyond words.
However, as Jin An's teacher, Zephyr knew Jin An's inner world better than anyone else.
Although Jin An looked calm and firm on the surface, Zephyr knew that this young man must have hidden things unknown to others in his heart.
Zephyr's intuition told him that Jin An's pursuit was far more than power and status. His goal was more far-reaching, and even involved the future of the Navy and the world.
But Zephyr did not intend to ask too much.
He always respected Jin An's choices and believed in Jin An's judgment and ability.
Zephyr knew very well that everyone has their own path to take, and the path Jin An chose was destined to be extraordinary.
As Jin An's teacher, all he could do was to silently support him behind his back, remove obstacles for him, and provide him with the help he needed.
Thinking of this, Zephyr's eyes became gentle.
He patted Jin An on the shoulder gently, his tone full of trust and encouragement.
"Jin An, no matter what you are hiding in your heart, I believe you will make the right choice. You are my most satisfactory disciple, and I hope you can realize your dreams and don't let anything hinder your progress."
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