Counterfeit Hero

Bonnie herself couldn't believe it, but she somehow no longer thought about escaping. Instead, she developed a liking for preparing food, enjoyed standing quietly aside and watching Fatty's pointless fussing, liked seeing Fatty gobbling food every day, and felt an unprecedented sense of comfort in this life.

It was a comfort brought by a carefree sense of safety. Maybe it was from the Fatty who always spouted nonsense but never lifted a finger. Sometimes, Bonnie recalled the safety and solidity she felt when she jumped off the cliff and landed on Fatty's back, making her blush and her heart race.

Every day, aside from mixing food, Bonnie had enough time to understand the detestable Fatty. The more secrets he carried, the more she wanted to figure them out.

However, Bonnie, who was quite innocent in matters of romance, didn't know that when a woman feels the need to pay attention to the man who kidnapped her, things inevitably deviate from their path.

Curiosity can kill a cat, but it can also change a woman, especially a woman who is lonely and helpless, wandering aimlessly in the chaos of her homeland, betrayed by her lover. Even if this woman is a General, a King, or a dictator, in this underground place, before a man stronger than herself, she is just a woman!

On the day Tian Xingjian washed his face with potion and restored his original appearance, Bonnie completely abandoned her lifelong belief that Reinhardt was the finest.

She recognized Fatty at a glance. He surely wasn't Zhang Yuan; his name was Tian Xingjian, one of the main figures in the public class video that caused a huge stir among Gazalin Military leaders. More importantly, it was this man who saw through Russell's plan, fundamentally leading to the Gazalin Army's defeat on Miloke Planet!

Bonnie still remembers Reinhardt's cautious and solemn expression when he saw the data of this Leray military adviser after Miloke's retreat. Only when placing an opponent at the same height as himself would Reinhardt exhibit such an expression.

This was noticed by Gazalin Military, a rising star in Leray Federation during the war who twice saw through Imperial Army's strategic plans and deployments and pinpointed the critical points. Such a person could never be explained by coincidence. Nevertheless, Bonnie had never imagined that this man had always been by her and Reinhardt's side, doing things completely unrelated to a military adviser's duties!

Fatty embodied many contradictions. He was timid and never hid his cowardice, yet he did things that all the fearless dared not do. He appeared to be simple and clumsy, but he was actually as cunning as a fox and as agile as a rabbit. He was a genius mechanic and a genius mechanical warrior.

The experience of life and death on their escape made Bonnie deeply realize that this man was better than most men she knew and more spirited.

That day, Bonnie locked herself in the room for a long time. On one hand, she thought Tian Xingjian's real appearance looked much better than his impersonation of Zhang Yuan, and this thought made her flustered. On the other hand, inexplicably, she felt angry. This Fatty who had always fussed about in Gazalin, liked her, and blushed when he saw her, had deceived her for so long.

Afterward, life became more relaxed. For Fatty's occasional peeking and pranks, though Bonnie was sometimes at a loss whether to laugh or cry, she gradually became accustomed and was no longer annoyed.

The more familiar she got with Fatty, the less afraid she became of him. Although this guy was lecherous and despicable, he was typically a coward with intentions but no courage. Compared to the filthy nobles back home, he could be described as upright. Through their conversations, Bonnie discovered that she seemed to have more tacit understanding with Fatty than with Reinhardt.

Reinhardt was a military genius of Gazalin Empire, with remarkable achievements as Mythical Army's Legion Commander, leading expeditions all over the place. His military talent and wisdom were unmatched among Gazalin peers. Bonnie appeared to be in companionship with Reinhardt, glorified like the dragon and phoenix of the Empire, but such life seemed a bit tiresome to her.

Because Bonnie knew very well that everything she did was only because Reinhardt wanted her to.

Her life trajectory since age ten had been almost like the earth orbiting the sun, always centered around Reinhardt, repeating endlessly, day in and day out. All the nobles speculated when Reinhardt would marry her, and she thought about it too, but it ended in despair time and time again. Reinhardt seemed not to need a wife; there were many things he valued more than her.

What she truly wanted was not honor, glory, or power but to have a peaceful house and warm family, like the one this Fatty envisioned in a world without war.

Originally, according to Fatty's schedule, they were supposed to leave in a few days. Bonnie kept hesitating whether to confront Reinhardt about his actions. They had once driven her so aggrieved, but after living underground for over a month, she found she no longer had the desire to ask Reinhardt for clarity.