The Blue Star Empire has a vast territory, and it includes countless small and large planets. When it was besieged by the Insect Clan, it naturally suffered greatly. Those living on the fringes or on the Empire's border, who often encountered the Insect Clan, had a staggering death toll at their hands.
If Ke Lian were his former self, he would have unequivocally volunteered to stabilize the situation at the border before the war officially began. But with a soft spot now, cautiousness and hesitance about future actions were inevitable.
Unfortunately, Ke Lian now indeed had a soft spot — his beloved wife, young children, and aging father. He once believed that sacrificing for the country was a glorious act, willing to give his life for the Empire. But now, though his resolve hadn't changed, he couldn't simply dismiss concerns for Du Xixi and family.
