ABO Cadets (c33+) (軍校生/在学生) by: 蝶之灵 (Chinese BL Translation)

Chapter 049, Locke Castle

    From when he was young and inexperienced and just entering school, to when the hour of graduation rolled around and his ambitions were full and ready to burst. When he was first promoted to Major, the corner of his lips slightly raised in a smile. When he was attending a meeting in the Military Affairs Office with a calm and cool-headed expression, discussing tactics to people with an earnest gaze......

Hundreds of photographs completely record every important moment of Ling Yu's military career across 10 years, from entering school to his expulsion from the military registry. With each moment captured with the utmost care, it is simply like a personal documentary.

    Lin Yuan clasps the electronic photo album in both of his hands, he feels a bit moved and turns his head back to look at Rosen, "Are these pictures all collected by you?"

Rosen nodded and said: "Your Dad, he really hates taking pictures. Every time he faces the camera lens, his expression gets very stiff. There are very few photos left behind. Only for the necessary occasions such as award ceremonies and such.  I've gathered all of these photos through various kinds of means...... They are put in here as a commemoration."

    In the years when Ling Yu wasn't there, Rosen could only use this way to remember him.

   Rosen doesn't even remember how many times he has flipped through this electronic photo album. Time and time again he has looked over it and pondered. He could even clearly and distinctly recall the order of those hundreds of photographs from front to back.

    Lin Yuan bowed his head to look at the man in the photograph, and his heart felt as if it had been pulled in a slightly painful manner by a thread. Such an outstanding general was expelled from the military registry by the Military just because of his identity as an Omega...... When he heard the sentencing of the military tribunal in those days, he must have been very upset, right?

    Seeing Lin Yuan hanging his head, Rosen reached out and tightly held his son's shoulder. In a soft voice, he said: "Xiao Yuan, I will give you these photos to keep. I want to let you know, your Dad, he is a very outstanding person. He is also, in my heart...... The greatest general."

    Lin Yuan nodded and said seriously: "I think so too, Dad as an Omega, led the Dark Night Legion to win countless victories, he really is very remarkable."

    Rosen was silent for a moment. "Even though both of us recognize his ability, unfortunately, the military has continued its centuries-old tradition and never allowed Omegas to join the army. Your Dad used the identity of a Beta to sneak into the military. Because his ability was so outstanding, it attracted the attention of the higher-ups in the military. The ones in power of the military have always been the Alpha heirs from the 5 influential families, they will never allow anyone to threaten their status."

    Rosen paused and looked back towards his son, "Lin Yuan, the military is a very complex place. Even though I am the Marshal, I still cannot hide the sky with one hand. If your matter came out, I would certainly use all of my power to save you from any damage, but the generals from other legions might not."

(TN: Hide the truth from the masses.)

    Lin Yuan nodded and looked back at his father. He listened very closely.

    Rosen met his eyes with his gaze, his tone could not help but become even gentler: "From now on, you must handle matters with extreme caution, not only should you hide your identity as an Omega, but also the matter of you being the son of Ling Yu and me. Do not speak of it to anyone...... Do you understand what I mean?"

    Lin Yuan responded to his father's wish and hurriedly said: "I understand, I will not tell anyone. Once they know of my circumstances, they will definitely not let me go. They especially wouldn't let Dad slip away, we can't reveal the secret that Dad is still alive."