Chapter 63: Are you protected well?
The stronghold of the Ashes Guerrilla is on the east side of Yunjingkong Island, about 300 meters away. At first, it was just a temporary foothold, and the facilities were only a few simple wooden houses, which preserved a few supplies. But since the other strongholds of the Ashes Guerrilla were swept by the 17th Legion, it has become the last place for these resistance soldiers. Ashes Guerrillas’ logistics manager, Regina has carefully built it. In just a few weeks, a large open space was leveled in the forest. Residential areas, warehouse areas, temporary hospitals and training grounds were built according to the area. A row of black wooden walls were built outside the stronghold, and shaking lights were hung on the sharp wooden stakes. These precious light sources illuminated the bleak green and black surrounding the desolate wood, and also brought some comfort to the soldiers who were at the end of their way.
No matter how deep the darkness is, there are always people who are chasing a ray of fire, opening up a bright way for everyone. In the wilderness, before the kingdom gave the ruling power here, the Count of Gray Hill was the adventurers who dared to fight for monsters and seek ancient treasures. Now, it is their turn.
When the Shijing Guard transported the food and medicines provided by the hotel back to the stronghold, it immediately caused a great sensation. Although they were not short of supplies for the time being, every support from their allies would make these soldiers excited because they knew that they were not fighting alone. Moreover, the war was so smooth that several resistance organizations with different ideas worked together to complete a wonderful raid, and even once attacked the logistics base of the 17th Legion in Emman Town. This was a good sign, as if it had a great potential for their career in the future.
Naturally, they were invisible to the intrigue hidden behind this victory, and Regina was unwilling to say much. At this inspiring moment, they just needed to enjoy the victory. These resistance soldiers gathered around enthusiastically and greeted Linger with a smile, although they might not know the young man; they gave Metien a thumbs up to her, thanking her for her life-saving grace; and some even squeezed to the guards of the stone spirit, wanting to help them take over the heavy burden on their shoulders, which made these diligent gardeners feel at a loss.
Regina laughed and scolded several times, and warned them that if they did not disperse, they would be punished to clean the toilet for a month before the soldiers left with a smile. Before leaving, they did not forget to tease Regina, "I am so cruel and careful, no one will want it in the future." This made her so angry that she had to maintain her teeth, but she had to maintain her demeanor in front of the guests and not be rude, so she kept it in her heart and settled the accounts later.
"Sorry, they didn't mean anything malicious." After getting angry, Regina turned around and said to Linger, "But, um, I'm a little too excited and don't know how to express my feelings."
"I can understand." Linger nodded slightly: "All of them are some good warriors."
He said while observing the surroundings, noticing that some people were out of place with their companions, with no happy expression on their faces, mostly calmly and stayed alone in a remote corner. They either wiped their weapons silently and ignored everything that happened around them; or looked up, as if they wanted to see the shadow of the sky from the dark tree trunks. The young people knew in their hearts that they knew that most of these people had relatives and friends who died in this battle. No matter how fast the battle ended or how smooth the war was, as long as it was a war, sacrifices could never be avoided, even the smallest sacrifice.
At the same time, he also noticed another strange phenomenon. However, because the three little girls were still around, it was difficult to ask, so he could only temporarily hold his heart.
Soon, Regina took Linger and his group to find the young army. At that time, they were sitting around a bright bonfire, roasting a blocky rhizome similar to sweet potatoes. It should be a specialty of the Black Forest. After the roasting was made, it emitted a flavour similar to pine oil. An anxious boy couldn't wait, so he picked it up and stuffed it into his mouth. He was immediately scalded and grinned, which attracted a lot of ridicule from his companions.
Michi was sitting halfway against a tree stump, stretching out her injured left hand to bandage Kadora. Seeing this, she burst into laughter. Kadora, who was wrapping the bandage on her arm, accidentally tied the bandage. The girl was so angry that she pushed him gently and warned the boy not to move any more. Then she reached out to get the scissors next to her, trying to cut off the bandage that was tied. At this time, Metien arrived. Seeing that her friends were all safe and sound, she was so happy that she forgot to say hello to Regina, and then waved to them directly, shouting happily: "Hey, Michi, Kadora, and everyone! I will take Letticia and Shemi to see you!"
Leticia hugged her chest with her hands and snorted disdainfully: "I came to see Kadora, it has nothing to do with you."
Little Bat has always resisted equally every peer who tried to approach Metien, probably because she was afraid that her status as a good friend would be taken away. Originally, her attitude towards Kadora could only be considered ordinary, but after the latter made an appointment with Metien to become a believer of the goddess, Little Bat became her own person in her mind. She is a clear person with love and hate, and her attitude towards her is relatively friendly - except for Linger and Xiemi.
As for Xiemi? She was lying on Metien's head, drooling at the chunks of rhizomes baked on the bonfire, and asked shamelessly: "What is that, can I take a bite?"
If it tastes, it won't be delicious; but if it tastes good, just eat it directly on the grounds that "it's covered with my saliva". I believe others are embarrassed to say that I'm greedy, right? The sinister thoughts of the traveler and fairy are obvious.
"Metien!"
Cardora also shouted happily. She was very surprised by Metien's sudden visit, but she did not forget her duties. She still took the scissors, carefully cut off the crooked bandages, and then bandaged the wounds for Miche again. When the boy saw his friend visiting him, he was not very happy for some reason. He frowned and asked, "What are you here for?"
This small chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content behind! Combined with his subconscious action of covering his injured left arm behind, Linge could only understand that he did not want to be embarrassed in front of his friends. Although people often say that scars are the medals of warriors, boys of this age are always particularly strong, and they don’t want to expose a slight weakness, so it is reasonable to have such a reaction. However, Kadora was very angry at this move that wanted to cover up, and pushed him gently, and scolded him with a rare sentence: "Don’t move Miche, it will be twitched again later!"
Is it more embarrassing to be injured, or is it more embarrassing to be scolded by his partner in front of so many people? Before Miche could figure it out, Metien said with a smile: "I heard that you are back, so I'll come to visit you... Ah, no, I'm here to heal everyone and visit you by the way."
She lifted the medical box in her hand and said seriously, if there was no tongue in front, everyone might believe it.
"We are all very good, and we don't need healing." Miche was perfunctory and wanted to lead Metien to other places: "You go and help others heal. As for Tianxin Church, we will pass in a few days."
Now even Xie Mi saw something was wrong with him, and asked with a squinted eyes: "Aren't you happy to come to visit you? Why do you look reluctant? Could it be that there is something shameful?"
Miche was shocked and was about to argue, but his companions were already betrayed him: "Michi must be too embarrassed. Do you know how he was injured? It was because he was too excited when chasing the enemy and he ran into the gun of the other party! Hahaha, the guy's gun was obviously tilted to the other side, probably I never thought about who he could hit? When the bullet hit Miche, he was still shocked, standing alone, forgetting to escape! Hahaha!"
I don't know who it was, and vividly described the scene at that time, and added the details with others one by one. It was too late when Miche wanted to speak. Metien was indeed amused by this embarrassing thing, which was quite funny. Letticia turned her head and prevented everyone from seeing the curve of her mouth. As for Xie Mi, she was already laughing over her good friend's head, and the laughter spread from afar, arousing a rushing sound in the black forest.
The boy was a little overwhelmed. He had already made him feel very upset when he made a fool of himself in front of his companions, but now he was embarrassed in front of his new friends. What kind of face does he have in the future call himself the leader of the Young Army, the successor of the Gray Hill Eagle, and the first player under the guidance of love? Well, the last exception, he has not claimed that he has so much self-proclaimed, but the rest are true.
Kadora saw the depression in his heart, but did not comfort him. After bandaging him, he complained: "It's not your fault. I said don't be too excited. As a result, you forgot what I said when you find the enemy. If the other party didn't react, you wouldn't be so lucky if you hit you next time."
She gently tapped Miche's chest with her index finger. The boy felt inappropriate and just snorted without refuting.
The young man looked at this scene and thoughtfully. He found that although Miche had always shown the appearance of a leader in front of everyone, he unexpectedly obeyed Kadora's words. Although Kadora looked quiet and weak on the outside, she might be more independent than her partner. Otherwise, she would not have made the decision to convert to the goddess's belief when everyone was still hesitant.
What a fun pair of combinations.
Metien and two friends naturally integrated into the group of the Youth Army. They sat around the campfire, talking and laughing. Someone showed off his achievements to Metien, and defeated many people on the battlefield. Then they were quickly dissatisfied with Leticia refuted that if it were him, he would definitely defeat more people. Someone asked about the game console, saying that after a fierce battle, he suddenly wanted to play games even more. Before the next action began, he must have fun; and some people, uh, were asking why Alice hadn't come, is there anything wrong? Metien couldn't say that Ai Guidance was a little autistic and unwilling to leave Yunjing Kong Island, right? So he told a kind lie, saying that in order to let everyone play their games early, Ai Guidance was working hard to repair the game console, which moved these young girls in an instant.
Well, in a sense, this is actually a fact, not a lie.
Ringer did not insert their chat, but watched the scene with Regina. The warm bonfire, the enthusiastic camp, the smell of roasted food that filled the air, and a group of young girls who clearly had different identities and experiences, but unexpectedly had common topics. How wonderful the connection between people is, it seems to dispel the darkness and the bleakness in the forest, making the heart warm.
"They will be good friends." Linger lowered her voice and said to Regina: "Don't bother us adults."
"I think so too."
Regina smiled, and the flames reflected on her short red hair, as if it was smoked. She glanced at the young man with her sharp and lively gray-brown eyes, and suddenly asked, "You must have something to say to me, Mr. Linger? I noticed that you have been distracted since just now?"
Linger didn't expect that the moment of distraction she occasionally revealed was captured by her. As expected, we can't underestimate everyone. Regina was able to become the second-person guerrilla in the ashes, not only because she was good at comforting people's hearts. The young man thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth: "There is indeed a problem, I hope you can explain it to me."
“What’s the problem?”
"I didn't see the prisoner." The young man looked around and said, "It was a victory, but I didn't even see a prisoner. It was unreasonable."
The young man does not think that this victory is false, because compared to him, the ashes guerrillas need a real victory, which means differently to them. Lieing on the outcome of the war will only make the internal rebelliousness and virtue. Therefore, there are probably other reasons.
Sure enough, after hearing his question, Regina fell into silence for a long time, not knowing whether she was thinking about whether she should answer this question? Or how should she answer this question?
When she finally came up with the answer and spoke, she only had four simple words: "No prisoners."
The young man knows it.
The subtle difference between the lack of prisoners, not without capturing, is particularly profound and complex.
So, this is the cruelty of war.
Instead of metien sitting by the campfire and listening to a newly met friend telling one or two embarrassing things that happened on the battlefield, it was understandable that she was amused. Her friends might even have executed the prisoners on the battlefield with their own hands, but they would not tell her anything, because some people were destined not to step onto the battlefield, but were just well protected.
He looked at the girl who didn't know anything and was speechless.
Chapter completed!