Counterfeit Hero

Christina hastily averted her gaze, avoiding eye contact with Reinhardt. Every time she saw Reinhardt, she would become flustered like a naive little girl, with all her courage vanishing into thin air, leaving only a heart that beat faster and faster. Trying to appear less frantic, she whispered in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s hum, "General Reinhardt, could you please take a look at our mecha before you leave?"

The beautiful female major standing next to Reinhardt crisply said, "I’m sorry, the General has an important meeting to attend. After the review, a report on your mecha will be sent to you. Please make way."

The female major’s crisp voice carried an air of authority that was hard to resist.

Christina, like a frightened little bird, quickly stepped aside. She was very familiar with this red-haired woman who was always by Reinhardt’s side. Whether in the Gazalin Nobles Circle or the Mythical Army, this girl named Bonnie was a legend.

Bonnie’s family had longstanding ties with Reinhardt’s, and the two of them had grown up together, practically childhood sweethearts. Despite being ten years younger than Reinhardt, the age difference did not affect their communication. Among the young people in the nobility circle, Bonnie and Reinhardt were everyone’s idols – one handsome, one beautiful, both equally elegant and wise. If Reinhardt was the prince in women’s hearts, then Bonnie was the princess in knights’ hearts.

When Reinhardt became the commander of the Mythical Army, Bonnie used her wisdom and determination to win over everyone, becoming the first female major in the Mythical Army in hundreds of years and the only woman in the Mythical Army.

"Wherever there is Reinhardt, there is Bonnie. Bonnie’s decisions are Reinhardt’s will." This saying was widely circulated within the nobility circle.

Reinhardt and Bonnie were so exceptional, like radiant suns, drawing all attention wherever they went. They were a natural pair. Although there had never been any rumors between the two, it was undeniable to everyone that Reinhardt would eventually marry Bonnie. In the presence of the dazzling Bonnie, Christina felt like a mere ugly duckling.

Reinhardt waved to Bonnie slightly and smiled at Christina, "Dear Miss Christina, if you don’t call me General, I would be more than happy to follow your request."

"Really?" Christina couldn’t believe her ears, as a wave of happiness struck her. She couldn’t help but exclaim joyfully, "Ah! That’s wonderful!"

Christina’s voice was filled with uncontrollable joy until she saw Reinhardt’s half-smiling expression. She realized her rudeness, and her already blushing cheeks turned even redder, as if fuel was added to a fire.