In this night attack, the number of casualties in the exploration team's Steel Fire Mercenary Regiment, including those killed in action, was 29.
In addition to the deceased, there are 11 injured people who need to be sent back to the base camp for medical treatment.
It can be said to be a heavy loss.
Even more difficult is the loss of materials.
Although the communication equipment was preserved, many materials in the camp were burned and damaged.
Several drinking water reserves were damaged by the explosion, and two sets of water purification equipment in the camp were also damaged.
There was also a lot of food loss. Although most of the food in the camp was rescued after the fire was controlled and extinguished, more supplies were stored in the cabin of the gunboat! After the gunboat was blown up and sunk, the
All supplies are gone.
The biggest and most serious loss was the loss of the fleet and the means of transportation!
It has been two days and two nights since we set off, and the fleet has already penetrated deep into the jungle along the tributaries of the Amazon.
The gunboat on the river bank was blown up. Selina sent someone to check it out and said that it was impossible to repair it with the tools and supplies she had.
Most of the hovercrafts were also taken away by the attackers, leaving only three hovercrafts, and one of the propellers was also damaged.
The most critical thing is that after the gunboat was blown up, the fuel was gone.
"There are four problems we face now.
The first is the wounded! They must be sent back as soon as possible!
The second is the means of transportation back. We only have three hovercrafts, which are barely enough to transport 11 wounded people. But they are only enough to transport the wounded, and fuel is also very tight.
Third, we lack fresh water! The water purification equipment was blown up! We took stock of the supplies and found that the remaining fresh water in our hands was enough for us to drink for two days.
Fortunately, this is a tropical rain forest and there is no shortage of fresh water. Although the fresh water in the river cannot be used directly, we have brought water purification medicine and can also boil hot water for sterilization and disinfection. Although it is a bit troublesome, at least we will not die of thirst.
Therefore, in the coming time, everyone is prohibited from using fresh water for washing.
Fourth, it’s food! The food stored in the camp is okay, but the main food reserves are on the ship and are gone now. The rations we have now are enough for us to consume for three days. If we haven’t left here in three days
, we can only survive in the wild!"
After Varnell made these announcements, no one spoke.
Vanel looked at everyone, and then slowly raised a topic.
"These problems can all be solved...but the biggest problem we face now is what should we do now.
Casualties, material losses... We are now contacting the base camp immediately and retreating...
Still, keep exploring!”
Having said this, Varnell looked at everyone present and said slowly: "You are not employees of our company, you are all people invited by us, so I have no right to issue orders to you, nor do I have the right to force you to
What.
Therefore, I can only ask for your opinions.
If you feel you want to go back, you can bring it up. However, after you go back, the reward for this mission will not be paid as originally promised, because the mission failed!
If... you are willing to continue..."
Vanel gritted his teeth, with a stern look on his face, and said fiercely: "No one has ever openly attacked our company like this! I will not accept that after suffering such a big loss, I will become ashes without even farting."
Turn around and run back!
I must continue to explore and find the mastermind behind this, and then make these guys pay the price!
No one can let the octopus bear such a huge loss and still be at ease!"
When Chen Nuo heard this, he muttered in a low voice: "It's...Magical World Company."
"...Yes, it's the Magic World Company." Varnell was stunned for a moment, then quickly changed his words, and then continued: "Now, it's time for everyone to make a decision."
After saying that, Vanel walked out of the tent directly, leaving space and time to Chen Nuo and others in the tent.
Except for the professor who was seriously injured and unconscious after being brought back by Bonfrey, there were six ability users present in the tent at this moment.
Chen Nuo sat calmly and smoked silently, without speaking first.
After a moment of silence, the sea monster finally spoke first.
This handsome and sunny man whose nickname did not match his appearance first glanced at everyone present with his cold eyes.
"Then, let me talk first."
The sea monster stood up immediately!
It's actually normal for him to have a sense of responsibility in his tone. The legendary boss who controls Son of the Sun has not arrived, so among the people present now, judging from the cards, the strength of the sea monster is the strongest.
Strong.
After the sea monster spoke, everyone looked at him.
"I don't want to go back!"
The sea monster did not talk in circles, nor did he feint a shot or anything, but expressed his attitude very directly and decisively!
"I have never suffered such a big loss, and then ran away in despair without doing anything. I have never encountered this kind of thing before, and I will not tolerate anyone doing this to me this time.
So, no matter what your choice is, I will continue!"
After saying that, the sea monster sat back directly.
After two seconds of silence...
"I'll stay too," the golden bird whispered.
This old lady, who didn't know whether she was a boy or a girl, had a hoarse voice: "Before setting off, I was injured. The person who treated my injury was a sea monster. Even if it's out of gratitude, I'm willing to stay and help you.
"
I see……
Chen Nuo nodded secretly.
No wonder this golden bird has been staying with the sea monster since she set out on the road. During the night attack last night, she also fought closely with the sea monster.
It turns out that before setting off, she was injured in a decisive battle with the lion Luke. The injury recovered so quickly because the sea monster came to help.
"I stayed."
Bonfrey spoke third.
His reason was simple: "I know you all still doubt me. The professor was injured at night, and I was the only one present...not just you, I'm afraid Vanel also doubts me.
I don't want to go back with this kind of suspicion and let the octopus monster organization and all the famous ability users in the underground world here regard me as an enemy.
In order to remove the suspicion on me, I am also willing to stay and help find those who attacked us."
Then there's Black the gray cat.
He sneered: "All three of them expressed their willingness to stay, am I a coward?
What a joke! We are all people walking in the underground world, and we don’t know how many dangers we have experienced.
You have pride, don’t I?
I have never suffered such a big loss, and I also want these guys to pay some price.
And... the Son of the Sun should be here tomorrow! I don’t believe that there is a master controller sitting in this damn jungle, how long can the troublemaker behind it be hidden!"
Then, it's Chen Nuo's turn.
Sea Monster, Golden Bird, Bonfrey, and Black all looked at Chen Nuo.
"Mr. Harvey, what do you mean?" Bonfrey asked.
Chen Nuo thought about it for a while, with a solemn smile on his face: "Me... I don't care whether I go back or not.
But... I happen to be short of money recently! I must take a big share of the bonus from this mission!"
Then only Ryoko Sato is left.
To be honest, from this journey to last night's night attack, Chen Nuo really didn't find anything useful in this fat RB woman.
It seems that apart from being greedy, he is also timid.
and……
Just when Chen Nuo thought Sato Ryoko would express his desire to go back...
"I will also stay and continue the mission." Sato Ryoko stood up and bowed to everyone, and said quickly in Japanese: "I am willing to contribute my own strength to complete this mission. Everyone, please believe me, please!"
This RB fat woman spoke Japanese. Except for Chen Nuo, no one present seemed to understand Japanese, so everyone looked at Chen Nuo.
Chen Nuo sighed and translated it in English for everyone.
The Golden Bird seems to have some affection for Sato Ryoko, after all, she sat with Sato Ryoko before setting off.
"But this child seems to be very scared. Is she really okay? Is she really okay?"
Chen Nuo shrugged his shoulders and translated this sentence into Japanese and conveyed it to Sato Ryoko.
"Please tell Mr. Golden Bird... I'm fine, I'm fine! Thank you very much for her concern, and please take care of yourself first... Please translate, Mr. Harvey."
Chen Nuo thought for a while and smiled at the golden bird.
Golden Bird: "What did she say?"
Chen Yanluo pondered for a second: "Fihank lure.and lure?"
“…” Golden Bird: “…I’m fioo…”
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After the six people walked out of the tent, they found Vanel at the entrance of the camp.
When we found Varnell, this guy was standing with Selina.
But it was obvious from the looks on the two of them that they seemed to have just had a heated argument.
Selina looked angry and said fiercely: "Mr. Varnell, you are taking risks! In the current situation, our wisest approach is to carry the wounded first and then evacuate all of us!"
"I insist on my opinion, and this is an order issued by my dual identity as the commander-in-chief of this operation and your employer!"
Varnell said coldly: "Selena, you can contact the superiors at the base camp and your Steel Fire Company to see how they will reply to you."
Selina looked annoyed and glared at Vanel fiercely: "I will ask for instructions! But I still have to say, you are risking my people's lives! We currently lack supplies, equipment, and personnel.
The damage was severe..."
"Go and ask for instructions, Miss Selina." Vanel replied forcefully.
Selena turned around and left. When she passed Chen Nuo and others, she gave everyone a fierce look.
"Okay, everyone, tell me your decision." Vanel seemed to have made up his mind. No matter what, he would insist on staying and continue the mission: "If you want to leave, you can follow the hovercraft that transports the wounded later.
leave."
"We decided to stay." The sea monster said the result of the decision on behalf of everyone in a cold tone.
Vanel's eyes lit up.
"This is our mutual decision, and..." Bonfrey said casually: "Who hasn't encountered trouble when performing a mission! If you encounter trouble, just crush it!"
Sure enough, none of the famous guys in the underground world selected by the octopus monster are soft persimmons.
Um……
Chen Nuo thought of this and glanced at Sato Ryoko...
Well, this guy is the exception.
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Once a decision is made, it will be implemented quickly.
Three hovercrafts will then set off to transport the 11 wounded people back to the base camp along the original route along the river.
Also accompanying him were ten mercenaries and a doctor.
Their task is not only to transport the wounded back, but also to bring reinforcements and new fleets to the base camp.
As for the few ability users, they can rest in the camp and wait where they are.
According to Varnell, he has contacted the base camp and will mobilize ships, and then reinforcements will set off.
"It will take some time to mobilize ships, manpower, and new supplies and equipment. Counting the distance after departure, our reinforcements will come here in a fleet to find us...
If it's fast, it'll be three days, if it's slow, it won't be more than five days."
Looking at Selina who was angrily ordering her men from a distance, Chen Nuo withdrew his gaze: "Vanel, do you really believe that the people of Steel Fire will stay? Selina will definitely feel that it is too risky to ask Steel Fire for instructions.
Fire Company…”
"Let this woman ask for instructions as she pleases." Vanel didn't care and sneered: "Mr. Harvey, let me put it bluntly... the largest investor behind the mercenary group of Steel Fire Company is our company.
.
In other words, we are their real bosses!”
·
The sky has gradually gotten brighter.
The wounded in the camp had been transported to the river bank to board the boat, and the escorts had also left with the boat.
In the camp, Selina is commanding the Steelfire Mercenary Group to reorganize the defense and security of the camp.
It was obvious that this woman was on the verge of rage.
Chen Nuo was too lazy to get into trouble at this time.
The sea monster, the golden bird and others chose to rest, while Bonfrey went to the medical tent to see the professor.
Chen Nuo...he actually took Sato Ryoko back to his tent to rest.
During last night's night attack, Chen Nuo's tent was destroyed. For the new tent assigned to him, Chen Nuo deliberately chose a place at the edge of the camp.
As for the notoriously lecherous Harvey, he took a RB woman to live in a tent, but he chose a tent in the most remote location.
What do you think...
Anyway, Chen Nuo doesn't care.
The lecherous one is Bigfoot Harvey, what does it have to do with Chen Yanluo!
·
When he walked into the tent, Chen Nuo calmly released his mental power and quickly formed a barrier around the tent!
Then, right behind Chen Nuo, Sato Ryoko just walked in...
Suddenly, Chen Nuo suddenly turned around and grabbed Sato Ryoko's neck fiercely!
Bang!
Just when Chen Nuo's fingers were almost touching the woman's throat, Sato Ryoko's eyes flashed like lightning, and then she bent her elbows to block Chen Nuo's attack. At the same time, her body quickly moved to the side.
Get out of the way!
With a sneer on his face, Chen Nuo twisted up and went up again! At the same time, his mental energy was wrapped around him from all directions like spider silk!
Sato Ryoko pursed her lips tightly, but suddenly her figure trembled, she stretched out her palm, and the telepathy net in front of her was cut open by her!
At the same time, this woman's fat figure bounced into Chen Nuo's arms with a sensitivity that was completely inconsistent with her body shape!
Chen Nuo stretched out his hand to catch the woman's punch to his heart, and then hit the opponent's ribs with his backhand. Sato Ryoko blocked it again and took advantage of the opportunity to retreat...
In just a few seconds, the two of them exchanged blows five or six times in this narrow tent!
Chen Nuo suddenly sneered and stopped attacking. Instead, he took a few steps back and stood at the edge of the tent, looking at Sato Ryoko with a sneer.
Sato Ryoko's eyes changed, she also stepped back, and whispered: "Mr. Harvey..."
"Humph, I'm not afraid now! You are indeed very strong!"
"..." Sato Ryoko was silent for a moment, then raised his eyelids to look at Chen Nuo: "Do you doubt me?"
"You have been disguising yourself as a cowardly loser since before you set out. Why?"
Sato Ryoko hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Pretending to be harmless and hiding behind the strong is my way of survival! But I am not an enemy."
Chen Nuo stared at this woman and took a deep breath: "Then, please explain something to me!"
"……you say."
"Before the attack last night! Bonfrey said that he was looking for the professor outside and his consciousness was disturbed!
In the camp, the sea monster, the golden bird, and me were all disturbed by consciousness.
Even strong men like sea monsters fell asleep under the interference!
I fell asleep too!
But you, Miss Sato Ryoko!
When I woke up, you were not asleep at all! You were awake!
Please tell me, why among all our ability users... you are the only one who seems not to be disturbed by consciousness?!"
Saying that, Chen Nuo made no secret of it, already reached out and held a dagger, and looked at the woman coldly.
"I..." Sato Ryoko hesitated and was about to say something...
"Harvey!!"
Vanel's voice suddenly came from outside the tent.
Chen Nuo's expression immediately changed, he made a silent gesture to Sato Ryoko, and then said loudly: "What's wrong?"
"Come on! The professor is awake!"
Chen Nuo's heart moved!
He looked at the RB woman in his eyes.
Sato Ryoko took a deep breath, but suddenly put down his hands and unclenched his fists: "I can explain to you... but I am really not an enemy!"
"...We'll talk about it later." Chen Nuo finally put the dagger back: "Let's go see the professor first."
"good."
Sato Ryoko nodded, but Chen Nuo approached her directly and suddenly stretched out his hand to her.
Sato Ryoko subconsciously wanted to dodge, but realized that Chen Nuo did not use any telekinesis, and the movements in his hands were very soft, so he did not move.
However, Chen Nuo directly tore open some of Sato Ryoko's collar, and two buttons fell to the ground.
"That's it."
After saying that, Chen Nuo untied his belt with one hand, turned around and walked out of the tent.·
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Vanel watched Chen Nuo walk out of the tent, still adjusting the belt around his waist.
Then I saw Ryoko Sato coming out from behind, and the collar of her clothes was obviously torn open in a big way.
A trace of disapproval flashed in Vanel's eyes.
"Mr. Harvey, although I don't want to interfere with your personal affairs...but we have just experienced an attack. At this time, I suggest you be more cautious."
"Such a big anger, you have to vent it." Chen Nuo smiled broadly and buckled the belt around his waist: "Let's go see the professor!"
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[The thinking is not very smooth.
I have been holding back all day today, and I am always dissatisfied with some aspects. Some readers saw me answering questions crazily on Zhihu during the day. In fact, it was because I needed to change my mind when I was stuck on writing, and found a place to fill in crazily and use various other methods.
Connecting all kinds of things to distract one's thinking, trying to get out of the original fixed framework and find new inspiration.
Please don’t go to other platforms to urge for updates. When I get stuck, I’m more anxious than you are...]