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“This is our first time facing flamingos, and we’re not very familiar with them. However, our plan was clearly successful. If we were stronger and faster, we would definitely be able to get the tail feathers before the other flamingos arrive.” Lu Yunming began to summarize the reasons for this failure and the advantages that could be gained.
“If we had firearms, we could definitely complete the mission much faster,” Gao Zhiquan couldn’t help but say.
“If the mission can be completed easily, then there is no point in training,” Lu Yunming said.
“That makes sense, but how can we increase our strength? Without firearms, the power of the mechas can’t be fully utilized.” Liu Quanming also felt a sense of unfamiliarity with the current use of mechas.
From the moment they came into contact with the mechas, they began to learn how to use and coordinate various mecha weapons. Now that all these weapons had suddenly disappeared, they were at a loss for a moment.
“I think the school’s purpose this time might be this. Because you usually rely too much on the mechs’ firearms, so if all the firearms are used up, you will be at a loss.” Luo Lingxing suddenly said, “If you can still use the mechas skillfully without firearms, then in the future, you will have an extra means of self-defense on the battlefield. An extra life.”
Everyone listened quietly to Luo Lingxing’s words, which gave them a sudden shock. No one had ever told them this before, so they naturally assumed that piloting a mecha in combat should involve using firearms, and that those advanced weapons were the core of the mecha, while ignoring the mecha’s most primal power.
“Boss, what should we do?” Gao Zhiquan couldn’t help but ask.
“Since the mechas are designed to resemble humans, they’re not just for imitating humans. If operated well, they can perform any action a human can do, but with greater power. Besides, humans in ancient times didn’t have firearms. Did they not need to fight back then?” Luo Lingxing explained simply. As for how far everyone could go, that was entirely up to them.
After listening to Luo Lingxing’s words, everyone began to think seriously.
They were born in the interstellar age, and their education from birth consisted of mechas and firearms, which limited their thinking. However, after listening to their leader’s words today, they were enlightened and awakened from their dream. No wonder the ancients said: “A single conversation with a wise man is worth more than ten years of study.” The ancients were right.
“Boss, thank you. I know what to do now.”
“Our leader truly lives up to his name. He’s amazing.” Everyone’s admiration for Luo Lingxing grew even stronger.
Indeed, they used to rely too much on firearms. Once they ran out of firearms, they were likely to be in a passive position. Although firearms ammunition could be replenished in time when they ran out, it was not so certain on the battlefield. Moreover, the battlefield was ever-changing, and they only had one life. Once a mistake was made, it could cost them their entire lives.
Rather than discovering problems and regretting it later, it was better to train hard now and make up for the deficiencies. The leader’s guidance had saved them from many detours and given them more protection in life.
Sure enough, following the boss was the right decision.
Luo Lingxing smiled faintly as he watched the Power of Faith emanating from these people.
Afterwards, instead of rushing to find the flamingo for a mission, the group found a relatively safe place to train themselves, making themselves more compatible with the mecha. Because Luo Lingxing used the ancients as an example, everyone remembered that before the advent of firearms, everyone used cold weapons. Although they were not as lethal as firearms, cold weapons were the best choice when ammunition ran out.
So, under Luo Lingxing’s guidance and advice, everyone chose suitable melee weapons. Although the conditions were limited and the melee weapons they made on the spot were not very powerful, they were enough for everyone to practice with. Moreover, these melee weapons would play a great role in the second battle against the flamingos.
After a full day of practice, everyone’s movements gradually became more familiar. Although it was still far from enough. However, time did not allow them to waste any more time, and they could only continue practicing after the training was over and they returned home.
Full of confidence, the group ambushed the flamingos on their way back to their nests once again. This time, they were absolutely certain they could defeat the flamingos and complete their mission.
Of course, the outcome was just as they had hoped. They defeated the flamingo beautifully, plucked its tail feathers, and didn’t even need Luo Lingxing’s help, which made Gao Zhiquan and the others very excited and proud.
“Boss, look, we did it.” Gao Zhiquan couldn’t wait to show Luo Lingxing the tail feathers.
Although it was only two days, they felt they had learned a lot, and they now had training goals for a long time to come. They believed their strength would improve even more in the future.
“Yes, very good.” Luo Lingxing praised generously.
These individuals were indeed quite talented and had excellent comprehension skills. If they were properly trained, they could become valuable assets to Junzhan’s army.
Thus, they have completed two tasks, and with nearly twenty days left before the end of the training, this efficiency was already quite high. Especially for a team composed of ordinary students.
“Our results this time will definitely rank among the top few,” Gao Zhiquan said excitedly. Considering the speed and difficulty, it had far exceeded their expectations. Most importantly, the leader had basically been in a position of observing and guiding, while they had personally completed all these tasks. It couldn’t be better. This was something they would never have dared to dream of before.
The completion of these two missions had given everyone a lot of confidence and motivation, and everyone was eager to reach the next mission location.
“Then our next step is to go find the dragon egg,” Li Mingqi said excitedly, looking at the map.
Although he wasn’t a formally assigned combatant, he had participated in the training these past few days. Even without a mecha, it was still beneficial to exercise his body.
“Golden dragons are probably the most difficult to deal with among these tasks, especially those that have laid eggs. They basically won’t leave their caves until the baby dragons hatch. In other words, it’s impossible for us to steal the eggs. We can only fight the mother dragon head-on to get the eggs. Fortunately, the mother dragon’s combat power is a bit weaker than the male dragon’s,” Jia Yunpeng analyzed.
“Although the mother dragon’s attack power is a bit weaker, she can unleash her full power when protecting her eggs, making her a force to be reckoned with,” Jiang Ceqin said with a frown.
Luo Lingxing could understand these things. After all, parents who protected their children were the strongest in terms of fighting power.
“Forget about that for now. We can continue to discuss the battle plan on the way. Things will work themselves out. We’ll find a way eventually,” Lu Yunming said with a smile.
In the past, he might have worried about these things, but following Luo Lingxing along the way, their journey didn’t feel like a training exercise at all, but rather like a picnic. The tasks they encountered seemed to be done casually, giving them a different kind of training experience.
Gradually, they relaxed and began to enjoy the process of training and improving their skills, instead of simply anticipating and worrying about the final result.
“Okay, but before that, I’m hungry. Shouldn’t we eat?” Jiang Ceqin smoothed his brow, only to find his stomach starting to rumble.
From waiting for the flamingos to return to their nests to defeating them and obtaining their tail feathers, it seemed like they hadn’t eaten a meal. They didn’t even have lunch, and now it was almost dinner time. No wonder they were so hungry.
Hearing this, the others also noticed their stomachs, which had been growling for a while.
“Hehe, I was so excited about getting the tail feather that I didn’t even notice it,” Gao Zhiquan said with a silly grin. The flamingo’s victory was very important to them. It was also the first achievement they had made after recognizing their shortcomings and making improvements, which greatly boosted their confidence.
Everyone quickly found a suitable campsite and then divided the work together to hunt, gather firewood, and cook. The division of labor was very clear from the beginning, and everyone got along very well, which was much better than other teams.
After filling their stomachs, everyone sat together leisurely, chatting and digesting their food.
“What do you think of the other teams’ situation now?” “Were any eliminated?” Liu Quanming couldn’t help but ask.
“I don’t know. It’s been ten days already, and we haven’t encountered a single team yet. Maybe everyone has been deployed to a very far place, and we might not meet again until the training is over,” Li Mingqi said.
“Perhaps some have already been eliminated. After all, it’s quite dangerous here. Even if they weren’t eliminated by other teams, they might have given up due to danger. This has happened before.”
“Well, no matter what, we must persevere for as long as possible. It would be best if we didn’t encounter any other teams. But if we do, we can’t be soft-hearted just because they are classmates,” Gao Zhiquan said.
“Of course, everyone will rely on their own abilities then,” Lu Yunming said with a smile.
This was a training exercise, not a charity event. No one would let someone go just because of kindness or sympathy. After all, everyone would be going to the battlefield in the future. Those zergs and beasts had no kindness or sympathy whatsoever.
If, at this point, we let those competing teams go because of kindness, we might actually be harming them. When they go to the battlefield in the future, they could very well be among the first to die.
“By the way, who exactly is the boss video chatting with? He keeps doing it every night without stopping,” Gao Zhiquan asked subconsciously, immediately earning a bunch of eye rolls.
“Are you stupid? Of course he video chatted with Major General Han. People say that a day apart from your partner feels like three autumns. It’s been so long since they last saw each other, he must miss them terribly.” Liu Quanming couldn’t help but look down on Gao Zhiquan.
Gao Zhiquan, who was both looked down upon and caught in the act of flaunting his affection for his partner: …
He just didn’t think of it for a moment. Actually, he thought of it after asking the question, okay? Seriously, single dogs were constantly being fed dog food everywhere, even in remote training forests. It was exhausting and they were so tired of it all.
Although others didn’t show it, they were also bombarded with displays of affection, and some even wanted to find someone to date as well.
