This story is a "choose your own adventure." Rather than reading it through chronologically, start with chapter 1 and follow the instructions at the end of every chapter.

Chapter 5

"Zhao Yun saved my life not a week ago," you reply to the Shu Emperor. "I will go with him to Han Zhong so that I might be able to do the same for him."

"Very well," Liu Bei replies. "You two will depart immediately for the front. I am trusting you both to protect the most important city of Han Zhong from a Wei attack. If we were to lose there, Cheng Du would be vulnerable to Cao Cao. Good luck my Generals."

You and Zilong leave the courtroom and as you do, you turn him him and say, "Together, we will repel any attack. Of that, I am sure."

He smiles at you. "If I did not know your history, I would have taken you for a man who knew nothing of war. Knowing of your experience against the Yellow Turbans though, I am quite confident in placing my trust in you. Your enthusiasm for Liu Bei's cause is quite commendable. I hope that when we return here to Liu Bei I will be able to tell him that the valor of your actions matched the confidence of your speech."

He shows you to your quarters where you will be staying for the night and says to you before he leaves, "We depart at dawn. Sleep well, for it may be the last bit of peaceful rest that you get for a long time."

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