"...Yes, instructor." Hank didn't dare to look into Connor's eyes.
"I think you should explain this situation a little bit - as to why you did excessive training alone, collapsed, and then fainted in the training room." Connor's expression was very calm:
"If I hadn't happened to pass by, you might have fainted there alone for who knows how long, and then died on the stair climber."
Seeing that Hank wasn't going to reply, Connor sighed.
"Anna?" Connor raised his head and asked Anna on the opposite side: "Can you give us a little time?"
"Uh, okay, no problem."
Although Anna was a little confused, now seemed not a good time to speak out.
"Hank, take care of yourself."
"...Well, thank you."
Anna smiled at Hank, stood up and walked out of the ward.
An awkward silence filled the room, and neither Hank nor Connor seemed to have the intention to speak.
"...Jiang Yan is gone?" Hank asked first - although this question had nothing to do with the embarrassment between the two.
Maybe the clumsy big boy wanted to get around Connor with this topic.
"What is that, going to the forest to find that wolf hunter friend?"
Seeing Connor not speaking, two drops of cold sweat broke out on Hank's head.
Could it be that it failed...?
After a long time, Connor replied: "Let's go. You went to train before he left. I'm afraid it's time now."
It seemed like it was done... Hank breathed a sigh of relief.
"But what does this have to do with me asking you for an explanation?" Connor blinked.
The two stared at each other with big eyes - Hank's eyes were actually bigger. He was so surprised that he seemed to stare into a copper bell.
"How did you..."
Connor rolled his eyes: "Damn it, do you eat more rice or do I eat more salt? Your kind of changing the subject is something that everyone can avoid!"
"I..." Hank was speechless for a moment, raised his hand and scratched the hair on the back of his head anxiously——
But this habitual action failed because his hand had no strength to move at all.
Hank turned his head away wordlessly.
Connor shook his head, as if looking at a child who was having trouble with him and said helplessly:
"Well, actually, I can probably understand what you are contending with even if you don't tell me."
"——Knockout Round."
Ignoring Hank's sudden trembling sheep ears, Connor shook his crimson tail and said leisurely:
"Actually, this question is easy to understand - why do you suddenly torture yourself so hard? Of course, I'm not saying that you don't train hard. I know that you practice extra every day, and I also know that you are trying your best to improve your combat skills.
, leading to long-term sleep deprivation. But why do you say you are torturing yourself desperately..."
"You are more rational and calm than usual, Hank - the problems that have occurred in the past two days are enough to prove this."
Hank's sheep's ears had drooped down listlessly.
"...You know everything?" He didn't turn his face, and his voice was low and almost inaudible.
"What do you mean?" Connor had already crossed his legs and looked like he was talking to a patient.
"Is it because you came to eat with your teammates without washing your clothes when you came back from the battle that day? Or is it because after you sent the message yesterday, Ai Luo came to give you something to eat, but you didn't say a word after that?
The reason? Or the reason why you passed out in the training room today?"
Connor sighed and continued mockingly: "Okay, actually I know everything. It's very simple. All these events are because of one reason."
Connor leaned down and whispered word by word:
"You're guilty, Hank."
Ignoring Hank, Connor didn't even look at him. He stood up and said, "Because the accident in the elimination round was entirely caused by you."
"Jiang Yan's tactics are indeed not perfect, but being able to formulate a set of multi-line operations in a short period of time is enough to prove his ability. Not only the second team and the fifth team, but also the tactics formulated by other teams in this knockout competition
There is no prototype of such a method.”
"Even if there were equipment differences and communication interruptions that you didn't expect, Jiang Yan's timely adjustments to his tactics were impeccable. The victory should have belonged to Team 7, and it was a sure win. Even if Jerry hiding in the basement was a secret move
, you can perfectly complete the goal of capturing the flag at the same time while only sacrificing Elle - of course I don't want this to happen."
"But all this was disrupted by an accident." Connor said coldly: "Tell me why? Hank!"
Hank buried his head in his chest for a long time before saying:
"Because I triggered a trap."
"correct."
Is there really a problem with Jiang Yan's tactical arrangements?
To achieve smooth invasion and elimination in the absence of intelligence, make full use of everyone's capabilities and equipment, and take into account the enemy's strengths and weaknesses.
And it was almost successful. The entire second team was caught off guard by this strong attack.
However, Hank detonated the trap that was not carefully designed at all - or even just randomly arranged!
The explosion eliminated the only heavy equipment of the seventh team and disrupted the offensive formation with the mobile fortress as the core.
Nate and Jiang Shao escaped in time and were not injured. However, their unprotected state led to Nate's elimination, as well as the difficulties that Jiang Shao, Jessica, Elle and Ai Ruo faced next.
if……
"If you don't detonate the trap," Connor said as if he had seen through Hank's heart: "Nate will not be sacrificed; Jiang Yan will not be trapped; Jessica, as a sniper operator, if you complete the mission first, she will
It is impossible to rush in rashly; and Aier, a weak warlock, may not have a chance to be threatened at all - because the situation has been decided!"
"enough!!!"
Hank roared angrily, tears already filling his eyes.
"That's enough..." A tear streaked down his cheek.
"You're right! Why did I refuse to let them wait for me to change clothes before we go to dinner together, because I felt so guilty!"
"——If it's because of me..."
If it was because of me, Hank's throat rolled hard and his voice was hoarse as he said:
"If they stop because of me, how should I face myself?"
"Is this the reason why you torture yourself?" Connor's expression was as cold as ever. "Is it okay to let your teammates come to deliver food to you when you are exhausted? Is it your peace of mind to let your former enemies rescue you? - Today is
Anna happened to pass by and saw you passed out in the training room, so she asked me to help bring you here. Do you know why I need to move you? Ai Luo and Nate don't have the power, Jiang Yan is not here, and the fifth team is gone. It's our turn.
Let me save you. Do you know why you are so heavy?"
Connor stared at Hank and said: "I don't even know where you got the full set of standard protective gear for professional heavy-duty operators. Only Ursans can equip all members with protective gear. It's like you are covering up
It's like a turtle shell, it won't move even if you move it."
"Hank, why are you training with something that is not suitable for you? Is it because you are as stupid as a tortoise, or is your heart as weak as a tortoise?"
"Why?"
Connor said nothing, just waiting for Hank to give him an answer.
Why? Hank's tears slowly stopped.
"because I……"
Like being a hero.
Very funny, right? Just laugh if you want.
Although no matter how hard I train, I will never be as strong as the Ursans and Vaifans.
Although I am a powerless Caprini.
Although I……
but……
"...I really want to be a hero."
Oh, I feel like this chapter went well.
September is over, I got the perfect attendance award, applause.
Next time I won't say anything like daily updates - the high school student party is really tiring.
In addition, regarding this chapter, please don't have any prejudice against the vicious Connor (who pretends to be fierce) - he is just an old bastard.
He will educate his students in his own way - loving them like children.