Navigator: I have a double six-story house

Chapter 107 A Can of Iced Coke

Li Dani wiped the dust off his face, took the bottle of mineral water that Selena handed him, and gulped it down.

After taking a slight breath of relief, Li Daniu began to gesture and recount the famous story.

"About thirty miles away, there is a large canyon."

"It's teeming with strange beasts, there's no way to count them all."

"At the very back, there is a huge monster that looks almost like a queen ant, with an unusually large belly."

"Those strange beasts all crawled out of its belly."

At this point, Li Daniu's mind was filled with images of strange beasts emerging from that huge, writhing belly, and he instantly felt nauseous.

Wang Yao, standing nearby, chimed in.

How big is it?

"Is it as big as the Sunny?"

Li Daniu did not answer, but looked at Wang Yao intently.

Wang Yao was stunned. "Could it be...?"

"7

Li Daniu nodded.

"That's right, about the same size as the Sunny."

Su Qing frowned. Such an exaggerated size, but judging from the current difficulty of the dungeon, it was not insurmountable.

The old general stroked his stubble and pondered for a moment.

"Young Su, now that we've found the source, things will be much easier."

"Based on past patterns, this offensive will cease after the seventh day."

"Once they retreat, we'll regroup and wipe out those beasts' lair in one fell swoop!"

Su Qing immediately shook her head.

"No!"

He knew perfectly well that, in the old general's eyes, he was a resource for the kingdom.

But the truth is, this is just a copy, and the members of the Sunshine are just passing through.

On the seventh day, they will most likely be teleported out directly.

But he couldn't explain this reason to the old general.

So he changed his wording.

"General, I think we should attack directly. Have you considered that while we are conserving our strength, the beasts are doing the same thing?"

"I speculate that the so-called attack interval is when the mother body mass-produces alien beasts."

Su Qing paused, then emphasized her words.

"My plan is to rely on the military camp to wear down the charging monsters first thing tomorrow morning."

"Then, without giving them a chance to breathe, strike at the heart of the matter and kill the mother organism in one fell swoop!"

The old general didn't understand the concept of striking at the heart of the enemy, but he understood Su Qing's meaning.

He looked at Su Qing without saying a word for a long time.

Su Qing thought the old general would stubbornly insist on dragging it out until the seventh day.

But unexpectedly, after a while, the old general suddenly chuckled, even in a somewhat lewd way.

"OK."

"You're the commander, I'll listen to you."

The old general's agreement came so suddenly that Su Qing didn't have time to react.

Immediately afterwards, he felt goosebumps all over his body.

Because a familiar feeling came over me; it was the feeling of being tricked by that old fox every time.

This old guy is definitely hiding something.

Su Qing was more cautious, but she didn't react on the spot.

After spending the past few days with them, he could sense the courage and loyalty of these veterans and believed they wouldn't set a trap for Su Qing.

Perhaps there is some unspeakable reason behind it.

It was late at night, and most of the soldiers, except for a few on duty, had gone to bed early to prepare for tomorrow's battle.

Su Qing tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

It wasn't just because Wang Yao and Li Daniu beside him were snoring loudly, but also because he had something on his mind.

Tomorrow's raid plan is very bold, and if his prediction is correct, he will receive an even better reward if it succeeds.

Not only that, it can also free these veterans from endless war.

However, these are all the most ideal situations.

Su Qing cannot guarantee that no unexpected events will occur.

In addition, having sensed the old general's deception tonight, Su Qing still felt uneasy.

He simply got out of bed, put on his coat, and walked out of the barracks.

The torches on the city wall flickered in the wind. Su Qing leaned against the wall, gazing into the darkness in the distance.

It's like the future that's currently unclear.

Since entering the Age of Exploration, I, Su Qing, have been walking on thin ice. Can I really reach the other side?

Just then, a sudden cool sensation came from my cheek.

Su Qing turned his head sharply and saw Selena standing next to him.

As for the icy feeling, it was the iced cola that Selena was holding.

"Captain, what are you doing standing there daydreaming in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Selena asked with a smile.

Su Qing took the iced cola, didn't ask how Selena got it, and pulled the tab to take a big gulp.

The icy carbonated drink went down my throat, and my mind instantly cleared up.

Sure enough, when you're under a lot of pressure, drinking some soda is the most refreshing thing.

"Nothing, I just can't sleep."

Su Qing held up her cola, her gaze fixed on the darkness of the wasteland, as if trying to see through the darkness to something hidden within.

"We're going to raid their base tomorrow, and to be honest, I'm a little scared."

"I'm afraid that if I make a wrong judgment, I'll harm everyone."

Selena leaned closer to Su Qing, their shoulders almost touching.

"Captain, you're overthinking it."

Selena's voice was gentle, soothing Su Qing's worried heart.

"You must trust your own judgment, just as we all trust you."

"All you need to do is make the decisions and then lead everyone forward."

The flickering firelight illuminated Selena's face, making her long eyelashes flutter.

Su Qing thought it was especially beautiful.

He turned his head and looked at the face so close to his, and his heart skipped a beat for no reason.

"Thank you, Selena." Su Qing smiled. "Hearing you say that makes me feel much better."

Selena pouted.

"Captain, is it just a verbal thank you?"

Su Qing was taken aback.

"So how would you like to thank me?"

Selena chuckled, revealing two shallow dimples on her cheeks.

She slightly raised her head, brought her pretty face close to Su Qing's, and then slowly closed her eyes.

Even if Su Qing were a very straight man, he would understand what this meant at this moment.

His heart began to pound wildly.

Having grown up in an orphanage, he had barely even held a girl's hand, let alone dated.

How should we respond to this?

Should we kiss?

What if the team becomes difficult to manage in the future?

This is the Age of Exploration, a time fraught with danger. Would falling in love affect the speed at which you draw your gun?

For some reason, Su Qing felt that she shouldn't refuse, or rather, she already had the answer.

Su Qing was so nervous that her palms were sweating and her Adam's apple bobbed.

Just as he moved forward half an inch, ready to go all out, a loud roar suddenly came from behind him.

"Su-zai!"

Su Qing was so frightened that she trembled all over and almost dropped the cola in her hand.

Selena gasped, opened her eyes abruptly, took two steps back, and blushed.

Wang Yao strode up the city wall, his loud voice ringing out in the night wind.

"Why are you up here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping, getting all cold air out?"

Wang Yao walked up to the two of them, looked at Su Qing, and then at Selena, whose face was flushed.

He leaned closer to smell it, and frowned.

"Hey! You two have been secretly drinking behind my back, haven't you? Your faces are so red!" Wang Yao glared at him. "We're going to war tomorrow, how can you drink? That's a cardinal sin in war!"

Selena stomped her feet in anger.

"I hate my senior!"

After saying that, Selena covered her face and ran down the city wall without looking back.

Wang Yao scratched the back of his head, completely bewildered.

"What's wrong with her? Did I say something wrong?"

Su Qing stared at Wang Yao expressionlessly, then forcefully crushed the can of cola in her hand.

"You're right, go back to sleep."

Su Qing turned and left, leaving Wang Yao standing alone, bewildered in the wind.

The next morning.

The sun rose from the horizon, turning the wasteland blood red.

A dull thud came from afar; the beasts' attack had begun.

Su Qing stood on the city wall, looking into the distance through binoculars.

Today's beast tide is even larger than the previous days, a dark, endless mass.

"Ready!" The old general drew his sword and roared.

The veterans on the city wall drew their bows and nocked their arrows, while the spearmen and shieldmen below the wall formed ranks.

The old general walked up to Su Qing, carrying a long, rectangular cloth bag.

"Young Su," the old general said.

Su Qing turned to look at him.

The old general untied the cloth bundle, revealing a sword inside.

The scabbard is covered with intricate patterns, and although it is somewhat worn, its former splendor is still evident.

"This is the sword the Grand Master gave me when I joined the Knights, named Otto Claire." The old general handed the sword to Su Qing. "I'm too old to wield it anymore, so I'm giving it to you now."