Lord: Starting with Summoning the Regular Army of Earth

Chapter 73 Reunion in Another World

When Qin Weiguo began to introduce Matthew's "major milestone victory" in the other world, giving it high praise and commendation, Ma Wenbin straightened his back even more, his face beaming, as if he had the words "This was done by my son" written all over his face.

He clenched his fists tightly, listening more attentively than anyone else, as if every word confirmed his proud conjecture.

When the hall erupted in enthusiastic and sustained applause, Ma Wenbin clapped vigorously, his eyes slightly red, but they were tears of pride.

He nudged his wife again: "Ya Hui, did you hear that? He's truly amazing, being my son, Ma Wenbin!"

Xu Ya Hui's eyes were also filled with tears, but more than that, she felt longing and worry, as well as a sense of pride as if she had suddenly seen her son grow up and become independent. She nodded gently, her hand aching from her husband's grip.

As the applause subsided, Qin Weiguo's voice grew even more solemn: "After rigorous review by the organization and approval from higher authorities, we have officially made the following decision!"

The audience was silent.

Ma Wenbin held his breath and leaned forward slightly, like a child waiting for the announcement of a big prize.

"Comrade Matthew is hereby appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the National Transdimensional Strategic Department's Otherworld Command, responsible for all affairs in Emberstone Ridge and the otherworld!"

"At the same time, Comrade Matthew is awarded the honorary title of 'National Pioneer'!"

Qin Weiguo's words resonated like a booming bell, stirring the hearts of every attendee.

Ma Wenbin was so excited he almost stood up, but thankfully he remained rational and just took a deep breath, though the ecstasy and pride in his eyes were almost overflowing.

Commander-in-Chief! A national-level pioneer!

His son, the son of the Ma family, became a high-ranking official in a foreign world, which was a million times more exciting than winning the lottery.

Qin Weiguo looked at them, his tone full of respect and warmth: "This appointment is the nation's trust in Comrade Matthew's abilities—in the future, he will represent the nation and exercise corresponding powers in that world—"

"Did you hear that, Ya Hui! Representing the country!" Ma Wenbin whispered excitedly to his wife, his voice trembling. "Our son has a lot of power now!"

Seeing her husband's uncontrollable excitement, Xu Ya Hui felt both amused and annoyed, and her worries seemed to lessen slightly.

She gave him a reproachful look and whispered, "Keep your voice down! What kind of behavior is this—"

But seeing her husband's genuine, almost radiant smile, she ultimately said nothing more, only shaking her head helplessly, though a hint of maternal pride unconsciously flashed deep in her eyes.

"Now, please let Comrades Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui accept this appointment and honor on behalf of Comrade Matthew."

Amidst the rousing music and the gaze of the entire audience, Ma Wenbin almost abruptly stood up, his movement so swift that even the ceremonial staff beside him were momentarily stunned.

He tried to remain dignified, but his wide grin and light steps betrayed his inner elation.

He even subconsciously straightened the already crisp collar of his suit jacket.

Xu Ya Hui was half-pulled to her feet by her husband, appearing somewhat shy and awkward.

Qin Weiguo solemnly handed the official appointment document to Ma Wenbin, and then handed the medal and certificate of honor to Xu Yahui.

"Thank you to the country! Thank you to the organization for your trust! We—we will definitely urge Xiao Xiu, no, no, we will tell him to do a good job!"

"I will never let down the country's nurturing and expectations!" Ma Wenbin gripped the appointment letter tightly with both hands, his voice booming, so excited that he was almost incoherent, but his eyes were incredibly sincere and fervent.

Xu Ya Hui, with tears in her eyes, bowed repeatedly: "Thank you—thank you, leader—please organize—you must ensure the safety of Xiao Xiu—"

Qin Weiguo shook hands with them firmly, clearly feeling the immense strength and enthusiasm emanating from Ma Wenbin's hand. He solemnly promised, "Comrade Wenbin, Comrade Ya Hui, please rest assured! The country will always be Comrade Matthew's strongest backing!"

After the simple ceremony, Ma Wenbin held the heavy appointment letter, feeling as if he were holding a mountain of gold.

He carefully touched the large, gilded characters on it, grinning foolishly at his wife, "Ya Hui, look, this is a legitimate ministerial appointment! Our son has really made something of himself!"

After the meeting, Professors Sun Zhengwu, Li Jianguo, Zhou Zhe, and others took the initiative to approach Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui and talked to them about Matthew.

Of course, they also made choices, only reporting good news and downplaying the risks involved, focusing instead on Matthew's outstanding performance and "great achievements" in the other world.

Listening to these experts and professors talk about how they built the other world with Matthew, and hearing their praise and recognition of Matthew.

Ma Wenbin was beaming with joy, feeling incredibly proud. He couldn't wait to go to the other world to see his son and experience that bizarre and unbelievable world.

See what the fantastical world you once dreamed of in your youth is like.

Xu Ya Hui's mood improved considerably, and she truly felt that her son was not alone and helpless, but that many people were taking care of him, showing him concern, and protecting him.

It further downplayed the fact that Matthew was not on Earth, as if he were simply in another place.

After a long while, Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui were led to the connecting room.

When they witnessed the enormous magic circle, which seemed like a miracle, they were deeply shocked.

Although they had heard Qin Weiguo give a detailed account of the situation before, and even seen some photos, it was only now, experiencing it firsthand, that they realized how incredible and beyond their comprehension it was.

At this moment, the vast space was filled with various instruments and more than two hundred monitoring beds. Beams of light connected the people lying on the beds to magic circles, creating a scene that seemed unreal, like something out of a science fiction movie.

"This way, please!" The caregivers led Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui to two specially made monitoring beds and helped them lie down.

Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui felt as if they were in a dream, their hearts filled with both nervousness and excitement.

On one hand, it was because they were finally going to see their son, and on the other hand, it was because they were about to experience the incredible time travel event firsthand.

Seemingly noticing his wife's nervousness, Ma Wenbin took her hand. Although his own heart was pounding as if it would burst out of his chest, his tone was filled with a mixture of excitement and forced composure: "Don't be nervous, our son is waiting for us over there! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, something most people wouldn't even dare to dream of! This is practically—interstellar travel, no, it's an interdimensional journey. We'll be able to brag about it for the rest of our lives when we get back—haha, although we can't say it."

He tried to ease his wife's tension with lighthearted words, but his own gaze as he stared at the magic circle was filled with an indescribable tension and anticipation.

"I wonder what that kid is like now—"

Inside the Lord's Mansion at Jinshi Ridge.

Matthew took a deep breath, calming his turbulent emotions.

He checked his appearance again; he was wearing a well-fitting new outfit, which, while not extravagant, was still quite exquisite.

He glanced at the sun outside and judged that the appointed time had arrived. He walked to the center of the room and activated the magic pendant again. The soft light shone and outlined a familiar summoning circle on the ground. Unlike the efficient and calm mindset he had when summoning warriors and experts, he was now filled with a kind of excitement and anticipation, like being close to home.

As the summoning magic was activated, his consciousness seemed to travel through time and space, descending into the connecting room, where he saw his parents, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, almost at a glance.

At this moment, all the emotions in my heart turned into a silent call: Dad, Mom!

Almost simultaneously, within the light of the magic circle, two blurry green figures materialized from the void.

Matthew held his breath, his eyes filled with anticipation.

When the light faded, two "goblins" appeared before him. Although they were completely unfamiliar bodies, Matthew still felt as if he could see the souls of his parents through their eyes.

However, Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui were still bewildered, seemingly not yet accustomed to their new bodies, or perhaps not yet accustomed to the fact that the completely unfamiliar white young man in front of them was their son, Matthew.

Therefore, the family's long-awaited reunion felt somewhat awkward and distant.

"Dad! Mom!" Matthew called out, a gentle smile on his face. He didn't want to show any vulnerability or sadness in front of his parents.

Moreover, he discovered that he did not have the strong emotions he had imagined.

This is not only because the person in front of me is not my parents, but also because my heart has changed. Perhaps I have matured, or perhaps it is the change in my personality brought about by merging with the memories of another person.

Xu Ya Hui carefully examined Matthew. Although Qin Weiguo had described what Matthew looked like, seeing him in person still made him seem very unfamiliar.

However, from his eyes and the expression between his brows, one could still tell that it was his son Matthew, and there was still a slight sense of familiarity.

However, Ma Wenbin's attention was entirely focused on himself at that moment, and he said with a look of surprise, "Wow! I've really turned into a goblin! The senses are completely different now, this is interesting!"

"Son, let Dad take a good look at your new look?" Ma Wenbin pinched his chin and looked you up and down, then nodded: "Hmm, handsome, too handsome. No wonder you have the face of a protagonist. If you were on Earth, you could make a living just by looking at your face."

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Xu Ya Hui slapped Ma Wenbin on the shoulder and said irritably, "You're such a shameless father."

His parents' words seemed to instantly bring Matthew's memories back to that familiar home, a home that, though not wealthy, was full of joy.

"Mom and Dad, you might need to adjust to your new bodies, and also to the fact that you suddenly have a new son!" Matthew joked.

After all, reuniting in this way does seem a bit strange. Some things can never go back to the way they were before. Even if the parents appear in front of them with their original appearances, the person they are on Earth and the person they are now are no longer the same person.

It's not just a change in appearance, but a change in the heart. So some things can only be looked forward to, and some times, once gone, are gone forever and can never be seen again.

As they talked, the initial awkwardness gradually faded, and Xu Ya Hui began to care about Matthew's living conditions.

Ma Wenbin, meanwhile, began curiously examining the room's layout. Finally, he walked to the window, looking out at the town's scenery. Watching the busy, strangely dressed people and the distant wall under construction, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Tsk tsk, this is another world—not quite what I imagined, but—it's pretty much what I expected! My son, he's really destined for great things!"

"Dad, Mom, come on, I'll show you our territory!" Matthew said with a smile, taking his mother's arm with one hand and instinctively reaching for his father's shoulder with the other, but finding the height a bit awkward, he could only pat his father's back instead.

"Good! Let me inspect my son's empire!" Ma Wenbin puffed out his chest, full of vigor, his face radiating a pride that was completely out of character for his appearance.