480: The situation of the 19th Division

In the vast and boundless universe, after a long and arduous journey, the fleet finally returned to the port where the 19th Division's headquarters was located.

At this moment, the port was already a scene of bustling activity.

Dense rows of Imperial officers and soldiers stood in neat formation, their heads held high, their gaze fixed on the starship slowly entering the port.

The sunlight bathed them, casting a golden glow, and their faces were filled with anticipation and excitement, as if they were welcoming a triumphant hero.

These officers and soldiers had been eagerly awaiting for a long time, their hearts filled with concern and worry for Division Commander Li Yang.

With a slight tremor, the fleet docked steadily at the port.

The hatch slowly opened, and a bright light shone out.

Li Yang, dressed in a neat military uniform, slowly disembarked with firm and steady steps.

His eyes revealed a sense of composure and calm after enduring hardships, and although his face showed a hint of fatigue, it could not hide the joy of his return.

He immediately saw He Dong and Pal standing at the very front, their figures particularly conspicuous in the crowd.

As soon as the two saw Li Yang, their eyes lit up instantly, and they quickly stepped forward, their faces beaming with excitement.

"Division Commander, it's so good that you're alright..."

He Dong's voice trembled slightly, a relief of having survived a disaster.

"Captain Li Yang, you've finally returned."

Pal's tone was full of joy, like a long-lost relative reunited.

Li Yang looked at the two in front of him, a warm current welling up in his heart.

He opened his arms and embraced the two tightly.

"Haha, the Emperor protects, and I survived after all."

He said with a laugh.

At this moment, He Dong's keen eyes noticed two people following behind Li Yang.

These two were dressed very differently from the surrounding Imperial officers and soldiers, appearing somewhat out of place.

He Dong frowned slightly, his heart full of questions, and he quickly asked.

"Division Commander Li, who are these two?"

Li Yang followed He Dong's gaze to the two siblings behind him, a look of gratitude on his face.

He patted He Dong's shoulder and said.

"Oh, these are two siblings I met on the planet I was stranded on. Thanks to them, I might not have survived."

There was no exaggeration in his words.

Li Yang was severely injured at the time, and his intelligent brain had no energy. If Qi Fang hadn't brought the severely injured him back, the intelligent brain would have had no way to absorb enough energy to treat him in the shortest possible time.

Hearing Li Yang's words, He Dong and Pal's faces immediately showed sincere gratitude.

They quickly tidied their attire, then walked briskly to Qi Yu and her younger brother with neat and firm steps.

He Dong bowed slightly, a gentle smile on his face, and said in a calm and friendly voice.

"Thank you both for helping the Division Commander in his time of need. Our 19th Division will never forget this kindness."

Pal clasped his hands in front of his chest, expressing his gratitude with a solemn gesture, his three eyes sparkling with sincerity.

Qi Yu and her younger brother were clearly a bit overwhelmed by this sudden expression of gratitude.

Their bodies stiffened slightly, and their eyes revealed a hint of nervousness and awkwardness.

He Dong was fine, maintaining his human mimicry, appearing no different from an ordinary person.

But Pal's three bright eyes had not undergone mimicry, shining with a strange light in the sun, making them involuntarily nervous.

Moreover, most of the other Imperial officers and soldiers around them maintained their original racial appearance, and even if they mimicked human form, they still had some racial characteristics.

Some officers had sharp horns on their heads, some had long and pointed ears, and others were covered with a layer of fine scales.

These unique physical features were particularly striking in the sunlight, making Qi Yu and her younger brother sigh, "Is this alien civilization? There really are all kinds of aliens..."

Li Yang looked at the slightly nervous siblings, smiled and waved his hand, saying.

"Alright, I plan to train both of them as my own people. First, send someone to take them to get their intelligent brains injected and join the Empire."

His tone was full of trust and expectation.

"Yes!"

He Dong responded loudly, then quickly waved his hand.

Immediately, two tall and sharp-eyed officers walked out of the crowd. They marched in neat steps to Qi Yu and her younger brother, respectfully making a gesture to invite them.

Qi Yu and her younger brother looked at Li Yang, and seeing him nod slightly, they mustered their courage and followed the two officers away.

"By the way, how has the Division been during this time?"

Li Yang asked as he walked towards the headquarters.

His pace was unhurried, his eyes revealing concern for the Division's situation.

He Dong quickly caught up with Li Yang's pace and answered seriously.

"Because we lost at least three regiments of troops, during this time, under the instructions of the military headquarters, we have re-recruited many officers and soldiers."

His voice was clear and steady, every word conveying his serious responsibility for his work.

Pal also continued, saying.

"Perhaps because of your deeds, many officers and soldiers are willing to transfer here. The 19th Division has now expanded from its original size of 21 regiments to 25 regiments, with the military headquarters' permission."

His face was beaming with pride, as if he was recounting a proud achievement.

Hearing this, Li Yang's face showed a hint of surprise.

He had originally thought that the Division would lose a lot of vitality due to this incident, but he didn't expect that not only was it not greatly affected, but its strength actually increased.

A warm current surged in his heart, and he was genuinely happy for the development and growth of the 19th Division.

At the same time, he also knew that his responsibilities were even greater, and he secretly vowed to lead the 19th Division to a more glorious future...