"You're truly Tate's son. Your features are so similar, but you're much more handso than that guy!"
Li Dun laughed heartily.
After Li Dun ntioned Tate's na, the atmosphere suddenly shifted, inexplicably turning into a large family reunion.
Aside from Li Dun, many others spoke up to him, making him feel sowhat unaccustod.
Regardless of the original body's mories of Tate, he, as a transmigrator, had never t that cheap old man.
But it was also clear that these people were not only Iroh's forr subordinates, but also had a close relationship with his father.
To kill soone and then break their spirit—Ozai, you truly are sothing!
Kahn once again marked Ozai down in his heart.
Li Dun's deanor helped everyone relax.
So quietly asked about Kahn, while others curiously observed Azula beside him.
After all, the two of them were simply too young.
What kind of rescue mission would send only two children?
On the other side, Kahn was also observing the group before him.
Long periods of fleeing had left them all looking disheveled, and they carried a strange odor.
Rather than an army, they resembled a group of refugees.
Yet at the sa ti, the quality they displayed was striking.
Even when startled awake, they reacted quickly.
Though there was a brief mont of panic, they imdiately stabilized, showing clear signs of discipline.
"That fellow Tate always bragged to us about his wife and son. After that battle, we brothers planned to look after you and your mother for him. Unfortunately, after Ozai ascended the throne, he imdiately disbanded us, leading to our current situation."
As he spoke of the past, especially what happened after Tate's death, Li Dun felt both guilt and sorrow.
They had not only failed to bring Tate back, but also failed to fulfill their promise.
Then Li Dun asked,
"How are you and your mother doing now?"
"...Mother chose to follow him after learning of Father's death in battle."
"...I'm sorry."
The air suddenly grew heavy.
Kahn quickly comforted him,
"It's alright. Later, Uncle Iroh took care of and accepted as his disciple, personally teaching Firebending. I've actually been doing quite well."
Even as he said this, his thoughts were in chaos.
What the heck, I didn't co all this way just to reminisce and cry!
"It's Lord Iroh. I see. I knew he would never let anyone down."
Hearing this, Li Dun's expression eased, but the next mont he turned serious again.
"Even so, Lord Iroh's arrangent this ti is far too reckless. How could he let two children take on such a dangerous mission?"
Finally, they were getting to the point.
Kahn's spirits lifted as he said,
"Actually, we weren't sent by Uncle Iroh this ti. On the contrary, we received orders from Ozai to carry out this mission."
"What?!"
Although Kahn had been helpless about the earlier small talk, it was precisely this period of interaction that built trust.
Li Dun and the others now deeply trusted Kahn.
He was both the son of their fallen comrade and Iroh's personal disciple.
He also knew about the Order of the White Lotus.
If not for their young age, there would likely be no doubt at all.
Next, Kahn briefly explained the situation, including Iroh's departure, Ozai's orders, and their current predicant.
The biggest issue was Ozai's command.
They had been ordered to eliminate Iroh's forr subordinates and publicly display the consequences of betrayal.
But Kahn's goal was to save them.
They needed to complete the mission while also ensuring everyone's survival.
"...And for this plan to succeed, we absolutely need everyone's cooperation and trust!"
Kahn said solemnly.
After hearing his explanation, no one present regarded him as an ordinary child anymore.
His situation was no less dangerous than theirs, yet he remained composed and even devised a plan to help them.
This alone made most of them feel ashad of their earlier doubts.
At that mont, Azula, who had been silently standing by, was finally brought into the conversation.
Kahn introduced her,
"This is Princess Azula, the Fire Nation princess, Uncle Iroh's niece, and Ozai's daughter."
The crowd imdiately erupted in shock, interrupting him.
Kahn paused, then raised his voice and emphasized,
"She is one of us."
"Because she is dissatisfied with Ozai's tyranny, she has joined us at great risk. With her help, this plan has a real chance of success."
Azula greeted them calmly and said with righteous conviction,
"You are all loyal soldiers who have served the Fire Nation. My father's actions are truly disheartening. This is wrong, and I will not allow your lives to be wasted in vain."
This speech was completely improvised.
Yet her expression was so sincere that it moved everyone present.
They even felt ashad of their earlier suspicions.
Indeed, how could soone brought by Kahn be untrustworthy?
Li Dun was deeply moved and exclaid,
"I never expected Princess Azula to possess such righteousness, just like Lord Iroh. It seems this nation has not yet fallen into darkness!"
Despite being compared to Iroh, Azula's expression did not change as she replied calmly,
"It is only for the sake of this nation."
Everyone praised her once again.
Kahn stared straight ahead, trying not to look at her.
Her performance was flawless, but he feared he might lose control if he watched any longer.
Comparing her usual deanor to this mont, it was hard to believe they were the sa person.
He had to admit that in terms of acting, Azula had reached an entirely different level.
Even the greatest actors from his previous life might not match her.
With introductions complete, Li Dun finally grew serious.
They had been cornered for days and were already prepared to die to prove their resolve.
But if they could live, who would willingly choose to die in obscurity?
Now, they not only had hope of survival, but even a chance for justice in the future.
This filled them with renewed determination.
"I understand. Whatever you need us to do, we will cooperate fully!"
Li Dun declared firmly.
That's what I've been waiting for.
At this point, all conditions were t.
Kahn finally revealed a knowing smile.
After settling all the details, the two quietly returned to the military camp.
As soon as Kahn entered his tent and lay down, exhaustion washed over him.
He quickly fell asleep.
In his dream, he saw Iroh.
He saw Li Dun and his group.
He even saw that cheap old man.
Finally, he saw Ozai's sinister smile.
He woke up with a start.
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