First Interstellar Guide Chapter 134: Extra 35: Mohr; Reunion

Chapter 134: Extra 35: Mohr; Reunion

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

In the blink of an eye, several years passed. Mohr became a well-known guide accompanying the military, and Lu Zexuan also became calm and mature. Together, they led the Eagle Special Forces and completed many difficult missions.

Until a guide named Yu Ran appeared in their sight.

Mohr keenly sensed that Lu Zexuan’s feelings towards Yu Ran were gradually changing. Later, Lu Zexuan simply brought Yu Ran to the Eagle Special Forces. Mohr was about to retire, and Lu Zexuan asked him to mentor Yu Ran, making Yu Ran the successor to the next guide.

After Yu Ran appeared, it was as if the burden on Mohr’s shoulders had suddenly been lifted, and he breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he could lead Yu Ran out and Yu Ran could handle things on his own, he could rest assured to go find Lu Cheng’an.

At the moment when the Eagle spacecraft was sucked into the wormhole, Mohr felt surprisingly calm. He had no relatives or friends in this world, he was never afraid of death, and he even felt that if he could sacrifice himself so decisively, it wouldn’t be bad. Perhaps he could see Lu Cheng’an in another world?

But he didn’t expect Lu Zexuan to forcibly push him into the escape pod.

The escape pod landed on a strange planet covered in red mist. After Mohr came out of the escape pod, he soon saw the red mist dispersing ahead. He felt that this place was very strange, as if it had been deliberately arranged by someone.

Later, Lu Zexuan suddenly went berserk and tried to kill everyone.

Yu Ran’s mental energy viciously invaded Mohr’s mind like flames. Mohr thought he was doomed, but suddenly a voice sounded in his mind, “There’s more to Lu Cheng’an’s death. If you want to know the truth, strive to survive.”

He was quickly hypnotized by Yu Ran and when he woke up, he found that everyone’s injuries had already healed.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do next. Mohr, however, quickly calmed down and figured out the cause and effect—Yu Ran and Lu Zexuan were implementing some dangerous plan, deliberately staging a drama to leave all the members of the Eagle Special Forces on this planet.

Mohr quickly reassured everyone and led them to establish a survival base. The words “There’s more to Lu Cheng’an’s death” reignited his fighting spirit. How could he easily give up his life when the person he loved was an excellent General?

Under Mohr’s leadership, the base on Red Spider Planet was quickly completed, and everyone began to enjoy a rare leisurely life there. After an unknown period of time, one day, a spacecraft suddenly crashed on Red Spider Planet. Mohr went to investigate with others and unexpectedly saw General Lu Tingyu of the Eagle Legion, as well as a huge monster chained up with special chains.

The monster was covered in dense golden feathers, and when its wings spread out, they were over ten meters long. However, its head was that of a human. The moment Mohr saw that face, his whole body trembled, and he stared at the creature in front of him, almost unable to find his voice.

“Lu… Lu Cheng’an?!”

Over the years, countless times he had been awakened by nightmares. In the dead of night, he could only stare at the photo left by Lu Cheng’an until dawn. Occasionally, he dreamt of the sweet times they had shared, yet he was reluctant to wake up. The repeated torture made Mohr’s memories of Lu Cheng’an even more profound.

He never expected that the person he missed so much would reappear in such a way!

Mohr’s eyes reddened instantly. He looked at Lu Tingyu and trembled, “General Lu, what’s going on?”

Lu Tingyu sighed softly, saying, “Cheng’an didn’t die back then, but he underwent a mutation at a critical moment and was taken away to be used as an experiment.” Here, Lu Tingyu frowned with deep pain, “Zexuan and the others rescued Cheng’an. I brought him here and hid him, taking care of him properly. Perhaps… perhaps there’s still hope for his recovery.”

Listening to General Lu’s words, Mohr didn’t know whether he felt more joy or sorrow. Mutated and used as an experiment? What had Lu Cheng’an been through?

Mohr turned to look at Lu Cheng’an ahead, who had a handsome face but below the neck was like that of a golden eagle, half-human and half-beast, with cloudy eyes and no autonomous consciousness or thinking ability, like a grotesque, manipulable monster.

Seeing Lu Cheng’an like this, Mohr’s heart was torn apart. He reached out, wanting to touch that familiar face, but ultimately trembled and withdrew his hand.

Lu Tingyu sighed, “Find a place to hide him, don’t let anyone find him, to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

The two accompanying guards immediately lifted Lu Cheng’an and hid him in a nearby cave. That night, when it was quiet, Mohr came to the cave alone. The mutant creature’s mouth emitted hoarse roars, struggling desperately. Obviously, after being bound by special chains, he was very unhappy.

Mohr noticed that many feathers on his body had been scorched by electric shocks. Electric shocks were a torture used against mutants. Those who imprisoned him were clearly abusing him. Mohr reached out with a pained heart, gently touching the wounds on his body.

The mutant immediately let out an angry roar, turning to glare at Mohr with eyes as black as ink, devoid of any emotion.

Thinking of the warm gaze Lu Cheng’an had once cast upon him, Mohr felt a sharp pain in his heart. He took a deep breath to calm himself down and said softly, “Don’t be afraid, I’ll help you with your wounds.”

The mutant’s throat emitted a hoarse sound, whether in acceptance or resistance, it was hard to tell. Anyway, he was bound and unable to harm anyone. Mohr boldly took a step forward, took out his tools, and patiently treated his wounds.

The burnt feathers were carefully trimmed layer by layer by Mohr, revealing the torn flesh beneath. There was hardly a patch of intact skin on the mutant’s body, with traces of burns everywhere. Mohr felt almost unable to breathe from the pain, his eyes stinging with tears. “How… how did they torture you? Cheng’an… Does it hurt?”

The mutant continued to whimper.

Mohr carefully disinfected and bandaged his wounds… just like he used to do every time Lu Cheng’an was injured many years ago. The mutant gradually stopped struggling, seeming to look at the human in front of him with some confusion.

Mohr’s movements were gentle. After bandaging him, he handed over some strange fruits. “Eat something. These fruits can replenish your energy since you’re injured.”

The mutant’s black eyes stared at him without any emotional fluctuations. But Mohr persistently continued to speak to him, “Cheng’an, be good, eat something, okay?”

The mutant didn’t react, so Mohr simply opened his mouth and pushed the fruit inside. The instinct of a living being prompted the mutant to chew on it consciously, quickly devouring one of the fruits.

Mohr patiently fed him another one, “From now on, I’ll come to take care of you every day.”

The mutant stared blankly at Mohr, seemingly unable to understand why a human would not fear a monster like him.

After feeding him, Mohr took out the necklace he always wore around his neck and asked softly, “Do you recognize this? It’s the gift you gave me back then.”

In the quiet cave, only Mohr’s voice echoed.

“Cheng’an, I’ve always worn it. Every time I see it, I remember the day you confessed to me on my birthday. That was the best cake I ever had. And you promised me you’d make one for me every year on my birthday. You don’t remember, do you? It’s okay, I believe you’ll remember.” You’re not a monster. In my eyes, you’ve always been Lu Cheng’an…”

Far away, Lu Tingyu stood behind a tree, listening to the sounds from the cave, and sighed deeply in his heart, “Cheng’an, Mohr is truly devoted to you… Over the years, I’ve often seen flowers left by someone at your tombstone. That must be from Mohr, right? Now that you’ve become like this, he doesn’t resent you in the slightest. Instead, he patiently takes care of you, accompanies you…How lucky you are to meet such a guide.“

Mohr may seem gentle, but he’s actually very stubborn. For so many years, he hasn’t been able to let go of Lu Cheng’an, showing how steadfast and loyal he is in relationships. Unfortunately, he and Lu Cheng’an spent too little time together, with only long separations and desperate longing between them. These six years, Mohr must have endured a lot of torment, right?

Now Lu Cheng’an has lost consciousness, but at least he’s still alive. As long as he’s alive, there’s hope! Lu Tingyu took a deep breath and turned away from the cave.

***

On the Red Spider Planet, time passed very slowly. Every day, Mohr went to the cave to talk to the mutant. For most people, their first reaction upon seeing the mutant would be fear or even disgust. After all, mutants have a grotesque appearance, with human heads and beastly bodies. The visual impact they create makes it hard for people to feel any closeness to them; they prefer to keep their distance.

However, Mohr harbored no disdain whatsoever for this mutant. Even in the face of this monstrous creature with a human head atop an animal body, he remains patient and gentle. To him, this mutant is someone he cares deeply about, and he feels nothing but tenderness towards him.

Under Mohr’s careful care, the wounds on the mutant’s body healed rapidly, and its burnt feathers grew back.

Lu Cheng’an’s spirit body was that of a golden eagle. After the mutation, when it merges with the spirit body, its feathers gleamed golden, feeling smooth and soft to the touch. When the sunlight hit them, they shone brilliantly… However, the majestic eagle body, coupled with Lu Cheng’an’s head, looks quite odd as a whole.

Mohr smiles as he gently pats the mutant’s wings. “Cheng’an, your wings are truly beautiful.”

The mutant seems to be in a good mood from the praise, lowering its head to nuzzle against Mohr’s arm. Mohr’s heart softened, and he petted the mutant’s head, saying, “They say mutants lack consciousness, but… you still have instincts, don’t you?”

The mutant didn’t understand, but it obediently allowed Mohr to pet it.

With a trembling voice, Mohr continues, “Even if you don’t remember me. Your instincts still lead you to seek closeness with me, right?”

Mutants usually only reacted to humans with frenzied attacks, sometimes even treating them as food. However, during this time, Mohr has been taking care of Lu Cheng’an’s mutant, tending to its wounds every day, feeding it. The mutant’s attitude towards Mohr has changed from initial hostility to present docility and friendliness.

It even allowed Mohr to pet its head willingly. It may lack consciousness. But the feeling of closeness it experienced with Mohr had already been ingrained into its instincts.

—Even after mutating, Lu Cheng’an would never harm Mohr.