Girls und War

They quickly pulled their raincoats off their shoulders and shook off the water droplets.

There’s no need to waste time drying it; the most important thing now is to get on the road.

The squad leader instructed them to stuff their still slightly damp raincoats into their backpacks and continue marching forward.

The grass was slippery and difficult to walk on, so the team slowed down a little.

Although the shoes and combat uniforms were very waterproof, the intense rainstorm, coupled with the inability to use modern technology equipment, resulted in a large area of ​​the inside of the girls' clothes being wet.

My feet and underwear were sticky, making it very uncomfortable to run.

More importantly, the scorching sun after the rainstorm quickly made the grassland steaming.

It felt hot and humid.

They continued to march like this without stopping.

After walking for an afternoon, the sun gradually set.

The girls all looked exhausted, and every step they took was painful, as if their whole bodies were aching.

It makes people want to fall down on purpose and then lie on the grass for a while.

At this moment, excited shouts suddenly came from the front.

Xia Shu looked up and could vaguely see traces of a camp not far ahead.

In the steaming humidity, the shadows of the buildings drifted like illusory mirages, but they were sure that the camp was not far ahead.

There was no rush to pretend to sleep. She knew that the girls' physical strength had been almost exhausted, so she did not order a quick charge.

It was not until dusk and the sunset glow that they finally completed the remaining kilometers and arrived at the entrance of the camp.

After they formed a team and entered the camp, the sergeant did not arrange for them to have meals directly.

Instead, each class was allowed to go into the bathhouse and take a hot shower first.

There was a hot tub in the bathroom of each class, and the water allowed each of them to soak in it for a while.

Several people fell asleep in there.

After taking a hot shower, they came out to eat, their eyes were barely open, but the squad leaders still supervised them and made sure everyone ate a lot.

Because some medicine to prevent colds was added to today's dinner.

Then early in the morning, the recruits entered the dormitory and began their night rest.

Having said that, it's still too early to take a break.

Xia Shu took a short nap for two hours and then sat up in bed.

This level of marching wouldn't tire Natsuki out too much. A short rest would be enough to recover.

After getting out of bed, she quietly put on her clothes and walked out of the dormitory.

But it was too cold outside, so she walked back, installed the batteries in her clothes' thermal insulation, and put on another coat before going out again.

The night breeze blows gently over the grassland, and the sweet scent of green grass makes people feel refreshed.

Household robots were quietly flying in and out, taking the girls' damp clothes to the laundry room for washing and then drying.

The girls' luggage and packages will be packed.

The robot will even considerately put some snacks in their bags.

When they wake up the next morning, they can start the new day with full energy.

You don’t have to worry about too many troublesome trivial matters in life, nor do you have to do extra work to take care of yourself while working hard.

They are indeed loved silently.

Xia Shu walked out of the camp and came to the place where the playground met the grassland.

She strolled for a while in the silvery-white wilderness shimmering in the moonlight, and vaguely saw a figure from the top of a grassy slope.

Without any hesitation, she walked straight towards the grass slope.

When they got closer, Xia Shu recognized who the person was under the starry sky.

"Is it Xia Shu?" Juncus asked when he heard footsteps.

"Ah."

Xia Shu slowly climbed the grass slope and walked to her side.

Xiaojie blinked and said to Xia Shu, "Hello, hello."

Xia Shu touched its head and said nothing.

After a while, Xia Shu sat down next to Junco and asked, "Why are you staying here so late?"

Rush gave Xia Shu a peaceful smile and replied, "I couldn't sleep, so I came out for a walk."

"I can't sleep..."

Xia Shu remembered that Juncao had been riding a blind-assisted bicycle, and it seemed that it really didn't require much physical effort.

"It's so nice... to have a car to ride in." Xia Shu said softly.

Rush suddenly came over, grabbed Xia Shu's arm, then put his head into her arms and sniffed for a while.

"What are you doing? Like a puppy." Xia Shu was a little surprised.

"I want to smell you."

Rush said to Natsuki with a smile.

She has a beautiful smile.

That smiling face was right before his eyes. Xia Shu looked into her lifeless eyes and sighed silently.

The rushes clung to her side, their heads raised to the sky.

He asked softly, "Is there a moon in the sky?"

"Um... Lanwei No. 1." Xia Shu looked up at the big bright moon.

"I've seen its picture and know what it looks like. Is it bright and big now?" Rush's face was full of anticipation.

"Yes, it's very bright and big, like a jade plate." Xia Shu answered thoughtfully, "Now we can only see the first moon. The second moon hasn't risen yet, so we won't see it until the second half of the night. The third moon is like a star, it's hidden in the sea of ​​stars, and you can't find it at all."

"A sea of ​​stars?" Rush had never seen such a scene before, so he couldn't imagine it at all.

Xia Shu looked at the bright moon in the sky and continued, "The moon in the sky is very big, and it will continue to grow bigger. Perhaps in more than a thousand years, it will fall to the earth."

"The moon will fall?"

"Maybe, maybe not? Who knows?" Xia Shu said nonchalantly, "Perhaps humans in the future will choose to drive it out, or even destroy it. Who knows?"

"Wouldn't it be better to let it fall?"

"Maybe not so good. There's a strait on the other side of the continent. I heard it was created by a moon falling from the sky and smashing into the ground."

"Has the moon ever set?"

"It happened many, many years ago, before humans appeared."

"Oh……"

Rush used his poor imagination to try to imagine such a scene.

But as expected, this kind of imagination was still too difficult for her.

82. About the last day's journey

"You mean there's a moon on the imaginary battlefield?"

There is a hint of anticipation in the murmur of the rushes.

Xia Shu thought about it and said, "Probably."

"why?"

"I heard that the model of the imaginary battlefield is constructed based on the collective subconscious of the infiltrators. In other words, if everyone thinks there is a moon, then the moon will appear in the sky. If everyone thinks there is no moon, then there is no moon."

"Does everyone think there is a moon?" After asking this question, Rush quickly started to giggle.

"Really? I thought everyone was like me and couldn't see the moon."

She said, tapping her head.

Xia Shu also smiled and touched the place where she had knocked.

Stardust falls and the night dew shines.

"But Natsuki. Natsuki," she murmured, "I'm so scared."

"afraid of what?"

"I'm afraid I'll see," she whispered. "I'm afraid that when I get there, what I see won't be what I want to see. I'm afraid that after I see the light, I'll be even more disappointed. I'm afraid of my expectations being dashed, but also afraid of them exceeding my imagination."

"I am afraid of everything I cannot see."

As the rush spoke, it began to tremble.

Natsuki gently hugged her shoulders.

"You shouldn't be afraid," Xia Shu said softly, "You are very brave, able to keep moving forward in the darkness. In that case, why not take a brave step towards the light?"

"Then Xia Shu, will you be by my side at that time?"

"I will. Even if I'm not here, just imagine me being there."

"Ah."

Rush whispered, "Thank you, Natsuki."

Xia Shu smiled and said nothing.

In this cold and silent night, Rush felt the warmth from others.

But does warmth appear in everyone's heart?

Or perhaps, tears are originally warm, but after leaving the body, they lose their original temperature.

Mi Yu left quietly and silently.

She opened the door, walked into the room, and quietly sat on Xia Shu's bed.

Then he reached out and gently stroked the empty bed.

Without its owner, the blanket naturally lost its original warmth. All that remained was the lingering cold air as my fingertips touched it.

She gently grabbed the blanket and stroked it gently over her face.

It's like a lover's hand gently touching your cheek.

As long as this is the case, she is satisfied.

This is enough.

Deep down in her heart, she no longer dared to have any other extravagant hopes.

The fear of losing everything surrounded her deep in her heart. She was even more afraid that if she was rejected, would this opportunity no longer exist?

Isn’t this good?

-

The next day's journey started early.

Today is the last day of the camping training. The hard work and fatigue only last for one day.

But the more this happens, the more you can feel the doubled hardship and hardship.

After breakfast, the team gathered again and set off.

The girls' faces were filled with fatigue.

The training for several days not only whipped them physically, but also made them feel the endless torture mentally.

It's like the last leg of a marathon.

I knew the finish line was just around the corner after I ran this short distance, but mentally I was getting more and more exhausted and wanted to give up more and more.