Bulwark of Light

2022-08-29

“Drip…”

“…”

The curve on the instrument gradually return to zero.

To zero is to die.

This curve is Hong Zhong’s hope for a better turnaround…everyone saw this scene.

The curve goes to zero, hope is dashed.

The spiritual Appraisal Master in the ward stared blankly at the scene in front of him. He could never have imagined that this man who had escaped from the [Old World] after all difficulties, would fall here… in a few minutes. Previously, the man’s lifeform signs were stable.

The Appraisal Master looked at the face paled by death.

He licked his parched lips.

The stillness of the needle in the ward could be heard, and his extremely difficult voice made the dead silence even more oppressive.

“Hong Zhong…”

“Death confirmed.”

……

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observation room.

Lin Lin stared at this scene silently. He certainly knew what Hong Zhong’s death meant… He was the only survivor of the labyrinth mission, and he was also the “returner” stared at by tens of millions of eyes from Beizhou. Township Hero”.

The news of his death is extremely bad news for Kubao Fortress.

The “spiritual appraisal” that Lin Lin insisted on did not get much useful information… The only useful information was that Hong Zhong really saw the “oasis”.

This further confirms the title of “hero”.

Yuan Yuan silently watched his old friend of many years lie down in that ward, covered with a white cloth, and then closed his eyes forever.

This moment.

His original anger…but it seemed to be blown away by the wind.

The Vice Captain stood up slowly, he looked at Lin Lin, and said softly and sarcastically, “Sir Commodore, as expected of a guard of iron and blood… After a while, Lord Corps Head will call you in person. .”

This very soft voice was full of his sadness.

North Continent is in strict order.

He didn’t use honorifics.

And the last “call” does not hide his irony.

Lin Lin didn’t care about this.

He hands behind ones back and continued to stare at the corpse in the observation room, no one knew what he was thinking…but before Yuan Yuan left the room, Lin Lin spoke again.

“His body is left in the castle.”

This moment.

Yuan Yuan’s anger has spilled into his chest.

He held the door frame, making a crackle crack, and sawdust rustling.

Yuan Yuan took a deep breath and controlled his emotions.

“Why?”

“There is no reason, this is an order, is it your first day to come to Beizhou?”

Lin Lin looked indifferently To the outsider, he responded without emotion: “In Kubao Fortress, all actions require my permission… Even if you move Corps Head, it’s useless, you can try to ask Queen Your Majesty, I Only accept her guidance.”

Yuan Yuan smiled.

He thought the reply was ridiculous.

He looked sadly at the headstrong young brigadier general, no longer hiding the contempt in his eyes.

Yuan Yuan said softly: “Lord Lin Lin, I just can’t believe that you are such a character…I can’t believe that Kubao Fortress would treat a returning hero so meanly…I There is nothing else to say, I wish you a prosperous martial arts.”

“…”

Lin Lin took his eyes away from the other party.

He said nothing.

Yuan Yuan and the transcenders who were investigating Legion’s rush to Kubao Fortress suppressed the anger in their hearts and left the table.

Zou Hai also sighed.

He left the observation room with gentle movements, alone, to handle the trivial matters after Hong Zhong’s death for the Brigadier General.

There are only two people left in the entire observation room.

Gu Shen and Lin Lin.

The eyes of the two were very consistent, and they fell on Hong Zhong’s cheeks…

“Why do you insist on ‘spiritual appraisal’.”

The calm in the observation room was broken by Gu Shen.

He said faintly: “Hong Zhong’s file is perfect. This is a loyal person who has dedicated everything to Beizhou. Is it necessary to conduct a ‘spiritual appraisal’ for a character like him?”

Lin Lin glanced at the Eastern Continent guest.

“Sorry…”

He had no habit of explaining to outsiders, and said softly, “Mr. Gu, this trip to Beizhou disappointed you. ‘Spiritual appraisal’ If no valid clues are obtained, we will conduct further analysis on the cane sawdust, and if there is a conclusion, we will immediately notify you.”

“Is this an order to evict guests?” Gu Shen smiled.

“That’s right.” Lin Lin said, “Kubao never entertains guests, you are already an exception.”

Gu Shen shrugged.

“Last night’s massage service experience was very good. This is the first time I have enjoyed massage and shoulder thumping with a Labrador.”

Lin Lin wrinkled frowned.

“Besides that…the breakfast this morning was good too, but the leba was a little hard.”

“What do you want to say?” The Brigadier General lost his patience.

“I want to say…The Fortress of Gubao is a good place, I don’t want to leave in a hurry.” Gu Shen stood up, smiled and said, “Of course, you are the biggest here…if three minutes later , if you still insist on driving me away, I can only pack up and leave.”

Gu Shen came to Lin Lin, no longer detouring.

He directly broke the brigadier general’s thoughts.

“You insist on doing a psychiatric appraisal, and you insist that you don’t want to put the body back…because you don’t think Hong Zhong is the ‘hero’ that public opinion calls him.”

“He Returning to the fortress of Kubao, but did not reveal the specific exploration details of the [Old World]… A returnee, skipping the process, gave a shocking exploration result. But this exploration result affects and determines the next step of the labyrinth mission, If the 38th route is successful and reliable, then the following investigation team can expand the scale to find the ‘oasis clue’ given by Hong Zhong.”

“But if it is false…”

Gu Shen said: “Perhaps, this time, the investigation Legion team that went north out of Kubao will usher in complete destruction.”

Lin Lin gave Gu Shen respect.

He listened quietly, then said, “You have one more minute.”

“One minute is enough.”

Gu Shen said with a slight smile : “The annihilation of the entire army is not the worst outcome… The worst outcome is that all are alive, and it is confirmed that the ‘Oasis’ news brought back by Hong Zhong is correct. Then this time Beizhou military will invest unprecedented power , set off from the giant wall of Kubao, and go to find the ‘dreamland’ of human beings. This is what you are most afraid of.”

“…”

The three-minute countdown countdown ended.

Lin Lin did not chase people away.

He just silently looked at the youngster standing in front of him. The time was really fast. When he stood in front of the previous Gubao keeper, did the other party feel the same way…

Why, unconsciously, new geniuses emerge?

In the Beizhou military system, Lin Lin, who has made amazing achievements, is already young enough.

And Gu Shen, younger.

After a while, Lin Lin asked softly, “How did you see this…is there something wrong with Hong Zhong’s body?”

Gu Shen shook the head.

He pointed to his forehead, lightly said with a smile: “Like you, the brigadier general relies on intuition.”

“dīng líng líng ——”

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At this moment, the communicator’s voice sounded.

Lin Lin answered the call.

He glanced at Gu Shen, didn’t leave the observation room, and still stood there.

This is somewhat unexpected to Gu Shen.

This call should be from the “Corps Head” that Yuan Yuan said… Lin Lin didn’t even avoid suspicion?

To Gu Shen’s surprise, Lin Lin turned on the speakerphone.

A gentle and powerful female voice came from the communicator.

“Brigadier General Lin Lin, I already know what’s going on here at Kubao.”

“Master Corps Head.”

Lin Lin took a deep breath , although he said to Yuan Yuan… even if he moved the Corps Head, he would not be shaken!

But there is a real Corps Head-level big man coming to call, which is still quite stressful for Kubao Fortress.

Not waiting for the communicator to speak.

Lin Lin quickly replied: “I will properly handle the incident of ‘Hong Zhong’ and give an explanation to everyone in Beizhou who is concerned about this incident. Please believe me and Gubao.”

The communicator was silent for a moment.

Unexpectedly, Corps Head said: “Regarding your persistence in this incident…Central City affirmed that you did nothing wrong.”

“It’s just…”

The conversation changed, she said slowly: “Hong Zhong’s file, you should read it, this is a warrior who worked hard to investigate Legion twenty years ago, there are many people Fighting in blood with him, with a deep love from his compatriots, this hero who returned home can’t just die like this, Zhongyuan asked me to take his body out of the castle.”

Lin Lin was silent.

The pressure on Kubao is not limited to Corps Head.

There are also public opinions from the outside world…

“I also suppressed this request.” She said calmly: “Kubao has the independent right to deal with it, based on years of experience. Knowing and trusting, I support all the decisions you make… You don’t need to pay attention to investigating the public opinion within Legion.”

Lin Lin’s expression lifted.

This call… is a great encouragement to him.

“But!”

“Next, I will dispatch the second team to investigate Legion, starting from the Fortress of Kubao, to perform the mission of Labyrinth 38 again…”

The woman’s voice was very firm, “Investigating Legion will retrace Hong Zhong’s original route and explore the truth about the ‘Oasis’. This order has been approved by the Queen Your Majesty!”

This sentence is more like a notification.

“Received—”

Lin Lin said solemnly: “Kubao will fully cooperate with the investigation of Legion’s combat operations!”

“Very well… “

There was soft laughter from the communicator.

This laughter…

Gu Shen was stunned. Judging from the conversation just now, the Lord Corps Head should be a ruthless person, right?

These two people should have known each other long ago?

After the laughter, there was a question in a positive tone: “Is Gu Shen by your side?”

Lin Lin’s expression did not fluctuate, he glanced at the person beside him. Gu Shen, gently un’ed.

Corps Head said, “Let him connect the power.”

Lin Lin signaled with his eyes that Gu Shen could speak.

Good guy…Is it expected that the “handsfree” was turned on in advance?

Gu Shen had never seen the Corps Head before. He subconsciously raised his head and looked at the observation room. The Beizhou military should also use the [Sky Eye] to lock his position.

“Don’t be nervous.”

The Corps Head said softly, “Gu Shen, I say hello to Queen Your Majesty.”

“… …”

As soon as the words “Queen Your Majesty” came out, you should be nervous if you are not nervous.

Gu Shen said respectfully, “I have seen Mr. Corps Head.”

“I wonder if you are interested in this exploration mission out of Kubao in the north?”

Corps Head slowly said: “After your teacher left Piyue City, there was no news. The military has been looking for news about them, but unfortunately, the clues were interrupted… After Hong Zhong died, the ‘cane sawdust’ The clues may be buried behind that maze.”

Gu Shen rubbed his eyebrows.

Yeah…that’s a big hassle.

In fact, from the very beginning, Gu Shen felt that the invitation from the military was not that simple.

However, I never imagined that after arriving at Kubao, I would encounter a situation where the psychiatric identification failed… The witness who provided the “cane sawdust” died on the spot, and the true meaning of this clue was directly lost.

“Of course I’m interested. It’s just…”

Gu Shen said slowly: “I heard that the selection criteria for Beizhou’s investigation of Legion are very strict. This is the first time for me. Come to Beizhou…”

He wanted to mediate with the Corps Head Lord.

Exchange information.

Or talk about conditions.

“I set the selection criteria for the Legion survey… I don’t think you have any problem.”

The voice from the communicator didn’t hesitate, “If that’s the case, then it’s set as such. Come down, you will be added to this maze mission.”

“…”

Gu Shen was a little dumbfounded.

Jiang is still old and hot, and he didn’t give himself a chance to negotiate the conditions at all. The Corps Head adult directly made the decision and set the task.

“I take the liberty to ask, let me join the mission…Is this also what the Queen Your Majesty means?”

Gu Shen had a headache.

“Mr. Gu, Queen Your Majesty is very busy.”

Corps Head did not answer this question directly, but meaningfully laughed, then said gently: “About the mission If you have any doubts, you can go to the Captain of this mission, or go to Amir.”

The communicator hung up.

Gu Shen was a little helpless, he said softly with a smile.

“Perhaps you should have issued an eviction order earlier…”

“You should be happy to be able to stay in this ‘nice place’ for a few more days.” Lin Lin spoke lightly.

“I’m really happy.”

Gu Shen didn’t have much happiness on his face, he suddenly asked: “Can you bake my bread softer tomorrow?”

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The hard-mouthed guy… Lin Lin raised his eyebrows and said, “The risk factor of the exploration mission from Kubao Fortress is extremely high, and the mortality rate is astonishing. If you count the one just now… Well, he came back alive. The guy has many hands. Send a guy who has never left the giant wall to the fortress, it seems that Lord Corps Head is very fond of you.”

Gu Shen’s expression is a little complicated.

A hand stretched out in front of him.

“I wish you can come to Kubao often for the rest of your life, I will welcome you.” Lin Lin congratulated solemnly, “The premise is that you can come back alive.”

“Tell the truth from the bottom of my heart. Mr. Brigadier General, I hear your blessings…”

Gu Shen took Lin Lin’s hand and said earnestly, “It’s really bad luck. things.”

Lin Lin complexion slightly changed.

This was the first time…that someone had spoken to him like that.

Gu Shen is a blessing in disguise.

It took a while before he came back to his senses.

Lin Lin’s expression was a little subtle. He remembered the conversation he had with Adjutant Zou last night… Why didn’t he feel “deep and unmeasurable” when he looked at this guy?

What eye hides the deep sea, half light, half dark…

He didn’t see any of these.

Lin Lin muttered in a low voice: “You said I was unlucky… Obviously he was unlucky. “

“dīng líng líng ——”

The communicator rang again.

Lin Lin answered the call.

It was still Corps Head

“By the way… your elder sister often mentions you to me, she probably misses you. “

The sound was no longer cold and severe.

It was soft as a spring breeze.

“Come back and have a look when you are free.” “

Lin Lin’s face was hidden in the darkness of the observation room.

“I see.” “

He said softly: “Thank you… Aunt Wen…”

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(PS: 1, there will be another chapter tomorrow, um… the meaning of the day, you should understand, right? 2. If you want to investigate Legion, you can post it in the comment area~~)

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