Chapter 1626: Departure 4

He simply explained the past, and Lin An did not voice his deeper thoughts.

Saying too much, Xiong Hanzi also couldn't understand.

Although Huang Haitao's idea was wrong, it wasn't necessarily completely wrong.

The fragments couldn't prove how strong Lin An was, nor could they prove that all the rumors were false.

After all, for the fugitives, they have ten thousand lies to attack him, even outright claiming these fragments belong to everyone—that Lin An merely relied on his strength to seize them early, and only under their pressure does he now have to give some up.

Thus, humanity must instead unite to oppose Lin An!

Lin An could figure all this out with his toes.

People fear power, not virtue; as long as the fugitives aren't eliminated, such things will never cease.

But conversely, releasing some fragments can at least force the fugitives to invest more!

Facing the evening breeze, Lin An gazed deeply at Long An beneath his feet.

Looking at the vast, endless war base, his heart was as calm as water.

From the moment he chose to accept the Five-Star Mission, all the fugitives' schemes meant nothing to him!

As long as he survives and completes the mission!

All the fugitives' layouts and means will become nourishment for humanity's strength, becoming stepping stones for Lin An to achieve the Fifth Stage!

The worse the situation now, the poorer his image in humanity's heart, and the greater the backlash will be later!

Release some fragments, forcing the fugitives to bet again!

Moreover, Lin An intends to let Huang Haitao and others realize through this that some things can only be proven by blood and death.

Chaos of gods and monsters, internal human conspiracies and rebellions.

Without the fugitives driving this, humanity will always have to experience these before fully uniting.

"The example of Long An is the best lesson from past mistakes."

Thus, from another angle, aren't the fugitives helping Lin An clean house?

Gazing at the distant sunset, Lin An silently murmured.

"Long An, peace has lasted too long."

"People must always experience something to know what is real and what is false, only then will they realize.."

"Who am I."

A few minutes later.

"Alright then, Captain Lin."

"You're smarter than Old Zhang; you must be right."

"Ah, it's that kid Huang Haitao, no, the earliest students of Long An are all a bit naive."

"People's hearts are corrupt, good people are too few..."

After scratching his head and pondering Lin An's words for half a day, Zhang Tie still gave up on such a brain‑racking matter.

He sullenly edged up beside Lin An, as if realizing something, and suddenly glanced at Lin An with some nervousness.

"Oh, right, Captain Lin."

"When are you leaving... this time, what big crisis is it?"

"Take me with you! I can at least trade for a Fourth Stage senior now; if not, I can serve as a scout!"

Clenching his fists tightly from tension, Zhang Tie felt bitter inside.

Since the last time Lin An vaguely mentioned leaving again, he hasn't dared tell anyone; in fact, he's terrified deep down.

Just thinking about Captain Lin's previous ordeal in the Alien Species world makes him shudder with fear.

Even now he dares not imagine how Lin An managed to survive.

"Soon, probably today."

Turning his head, Lin An's lips curled with a faint smile, as if merely going on a distant trip, he softly comforted the past.

The mission is set; according to the Overseer's information, he will likely be transmitted by the system to the Star Battlefield tonight.

Taking Zhang Tie would be pointless; some things he must face alone.

To be honest, he's also curious—what exactly is the Star Battlefield that the Overseer calls the true Apocalypse?

Fifth Stage... just how strong is it?

"Just stay behind; after I leave, the Sea Beast Disaster will probably disappear."

"During this time, reduce your forces as much as possible, with safety as the priority."

"All matters can wait until I return."

As his words fell, unlike Lin An's expectation that Zhang Tie would anxiously cling to him and want to go together.

Only seeing the usually carefree Zhang Tie now staring at him dumbfounded, speechless for a long while.

Before Lin An could voice his confusion, Zhang Tie suddenly bowed his head and clenched his fists tightly.

"Captain Lin..."

"I'm not an idiot; I've actually been wondering these past two days what you're going to do."

"You're going alone and not taking me—surely that place is useless to me, and I'd die instantly."

"You keep saying the Sea Beast Disaster will end...."

His shoulders trembling, Zhang Tie could no longer bear his inner anguish, and he suddenly lifted his head to look at Lin An.

"Captain Lin!"

"That tree said the Sea Beast Disaster is an omen of catastrophe—the state of their civilization before it collapsed!"

"It's gone now! Are you going to go handle it yourself!?"

"Did you use some method to bear all the dangers yourself!?"

Eyes bloodshot, Xiong Hanzi stared fixedly at Lin An's eyes, his voice filled with indescribable sorrow and a sobbing tone, even somewhat angry.

Seeing Lin An's stunned expression, he fiercely wiped away a tear, as if mustering courage, he questioned Lin An.

Lin Dui!

You'll die too!

Why! Why do we have to fight so hard!

Why is it always you who bears all this!? On what grounds! This isn't fair!

Even if no one thanks you, that's fine! That bunch of white-eyed wolves all wish you dead, they think you harmed them!

So tired, really so tired... Lin Dui!

When he spoke excitedly, Zhang Tie seemed to see before him face after face of hatred towards them; every word spoken by the Survivors of the various battle zones was like a knife, stabbing him until he went mad.

Who knows what Lin An has done!? Who knows what price they have paid to get to this point!?

Who knows that without Lin An, without everyone's desperate efforts, those Alien Species, those fugitives would have long destroyed this world!?

He watched helplessly as Lin An died, as he himself died, as Colonel Chu met with disaster!

Especially Lin An, he doesn't even know whether Lin An has rested a single day since the Apocalypse broke out.

Now it's fine, Lin Dui is going to fight desperately for everyone again.

Lin Dui...

Is it really worth it?

Why... should we save them!?

If it really doesn't work, let's run!

He pointed angrily into the distance.

Standing before Lin An, Xiong Hanzi could no longer suppress his inner resentment, pointing at everyone beneath his feet.

He sympathizes with the weak, his nature willing to fight for the weak, unafraid of sacrifice.

But Zhang Tie knows very well that he is just a small figure, he only wants to protect the people around him.

He doesn't have that kind of selfless devotion!

He cannot understand why Lin An has gradually become like this, why he keeps taking on more and more.

Lin An is so strong, they are so strong; shouldn't they be living the best and longest?

But why...

How did everything end up like this?

Is this really fair, really worth it?

At worst they'll run away! Look at those fugitives, running away they can live a long time!

At least it's much better than now!