Chapter 17 — In Rebirth, I Choose to Save People Before Saving Myself

"Done..."

Han Vien Son smiled bitterly. I stood next to him. Quietly watching death gradually approach. Inside... Strangely calm. People who have died once... Will no longer fear death. I don't want to die. Not now.

"Han Vien Son."

I called softly. He turned to look at me.

"Do you believe me?"

He looked at me for a few seconds. Then nodded.

"Follow me."

I turned around. Looking down into the abyss below. At the foot of the cliff... Is a fierce river. The water flows fast. But very deep. Jump down... Can live. Can also die. But if you don't jump... You will definitely die.

"Jump down."

Han Vien Son did not hesitate at all. Just nodded slightly. I held his hand tightly. The next second. They both rushed off the cliff. In a moment the body falls freely. I saw... She also rushed down after us. At the same time, he fell into the cold water. The water current is too strong. In just a blink of an eye, three people were swept apart. I was swept away by the current. Constantly bumping into rocks. Bump into tree branches. My whole body aches like it's about to break. I don't dare let go. Desperately holding on to a floating log. Let the current carry you away. Don't know how much time has passed. The flow finally calmed down. I took the opportunity. Risking my life, I swam towards shore. Difficulty crawling onto the grass. Lie down on the ground. Gasp. Survived once again.

"Tham Thanh Tu!"

From far away. Han Vien Son's voice rang out. I raised my head. Seeing him struggling to crawl out of the water. His whole body was covered in mud.

"You're alive!"

He ran towards me. I smiled softly.

"You too."

The two looked at each other. Then suddenly burst into laughter. A smile... After just crossing the boundary of life and death.

"What about Lam Hieu?"

Han Vien Son suddenly asked. The two of us immediately split up to search. Ten minutes later. Finally found her. Lam Hieu lay face down on a rock. We immediately brought her to shore. Check for injuries. Right leg fracture. Still breathing.

"We must bring her home immediately."

Han Vien Son said. So the two of them took turns carrying Lam Hieu. Walk back to the barracks. Walked for two hours. Finally arrived there. Lam Hieu was taken straight to the operating room. Dr. Chu performed the surgery himself. Han Vien Son and I sat outside and waited.

"Where is the other one?"

I asked softly.

"Dead."

Han Vien Son replied.

"Crushed to death by a rolling stone."

I nodded slightly. Dead... He will no longer have the chance to harm anyone else. But I know. This is not the end yet. The person behind Trieu Khai Minh... Has not revealed his face yet. He will definitely... He will continue to send people to kill me. I'm not afraid anymore. I am no longer the Tham Thanh Tu of my previous life. I will live. Will defeat all enemies. Will find out the whole truth. Three hours later. The surgery is over. Lam Hieu was pushed out of the operating room.

"The surgery was very successful."

Doctor Chu took off his mask.

"All indicators are fine."

"Just need to rest and recuperate."

I nodded slightly. Follow the cart into the hospital room. Lam Hieu lies on the bed. His face was pale. Haven't woken up yet. I pulled out a chair. Sit next to me. Quietly look at her. The person who harmed me. The same person who just saved me. A reincarnated person. An enemy... The most complex. I don't know... How to face her in the future. But I know. From today. She won't hurt me anymore. We are at the top a boat. Common enemy. Turned two people who were once rivals... into allies. That alliance is still very fragile. But at least. We will no longer point knives at each other. I sat by the hospital bed. Wait quietly. Until Lam Hieu woke up. She slowly opened her eyes. See me.

"Tham Thanh Tu..."

Very weak voice.

"Don't say it."

I gently interrupted.

"Rest well."

Lam Hieu nodded slightly. Then slowly close your eyes again. I'm still sitting next to you. Watch her breathing gradually stabilize. There is extraordinary peace in my heart. It's over. Is temporary. But I know. A bigger storm... Is silently approaching. The one behind it all. Haven't appeared yet. Will definitely come back. I am no longer alone. Next to me. There is Han Vien Son. There is Lam Hieu. There are people who know the truth. We... Will defeat him together. By wisdom. With courage. And by the experience of people... Who have died once. We will win. Will definitely win. I leaned back in the chair. Slowly close your eyes. Then fell asleep. No dreams. Very peaceful. Like... The calm after the storm. But I understand. It's only temporary. After this silence. There will be a more intense hurricane. I'm not afraid. Tham Thanh Tu. A person... Who died once. A reincarnated person. A warrior. But the warrior... Will never surrender. Forever... Never.