Chapter 84: If the Sky Falls, I Hope to Be the Tall One

【'Fireball' weakly: 'Hungry, this Seat is so hungry...'】

【'Earth Shield' also aggrieved: 'Master... I'm hungry too, need to eat...'】

Lin Mo's mouth twitched; he replied irritably in his heart:

"Stop making noise. Hungry, hungry, hungry every day—did I raise a herd of pigs? There's plenty to eat once we reach the school."

Hearing this, the skills finally quieted down reluctantly.

Boom—!!!

The roar of the aircraft drowned out everything around it.

In the sky,

the lead giant command transport plane landed on the flat ground nearby.

The cargo bay doors opened.

A valiant figure descended the airstairs.

She was a middle-aged woman wearing a crisp military uniform, the brilliant gold stars on her shoulder boards gleaming in the sunlight.

With a neat short haircut, every gesture she made carried an air of authority and lethal intent.

Behind her, several aides followed closely.

Seeing this display, Shen Yifeng froze for a moment.

Isn't that Zhao Yu, commander of the Magic Capital forces?

Although this support mission was urgent, surely it hadn't reached the point where the Magic Capital commander needed to lead personally?

Just then,

Han Mengqing nudged her sister beside her and whispered:

"Your mom's here."

"I have eyes."

Han Mengyao said coldly.

Hearing the sisters' words, Lin Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.

Mom?

Magic Capital commander?

Looks like these two have some background after all.

Shen Yifeng quickly straightened his appearance and, leading Lin Mo and the others, hurried forward to greet her.

"Greetings, Commander!"

Although Shen Yifeng belonged to the Railway Guard system and was not directly under Zhao Yu's command,

facing a military figure of this caliber, the proper respect had to be shown.

Zhao Yu returned a standard military salute.

Then her gaze fell on Han Mengyao and Han Mengqing. "Are you both alright? Missing any limbs?"

Han Mengqing put on an obedient expression, hooked her arm around Zhao Yu's, and coquettishly said:

"Oh, Mom! Why did you come personally? What could possibly happen to us? Look, we're perfectly fine!"

"Thanks to Captain Shen and student Lin Mo, those monsters were all dealt with by them!"

Han Mengyao also stepped forward and said calmly:

"Mom, we're fine."

After confirming that both daughters were indeed unharmed, Zhao Yu's tense nerves relaxed slightly.

Immediately, she looked at the magic-powered train, which was somewhat damaged but overall intact, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.

She knew too well what a 'War Giant' meant.

With Shen Yifeng's strength, the train's guard force would have been lucky to save half the people.

But now...

casualties among the train personnel appeared extremely low.

Shen Yifeng... when did he become this strong?

At this moment, Shen Yifeng stepped forward and saluted:

"Greetings, Commander! Shen Yifeng, captain of the Aurora Train Guard Team, reporting to you!"

Zhao Yu returned a standard military salute. "Captain Shen, you've worked hard. What is the specific situation now?"

Shen Yifeng took a deep breath and began his report:

"Commander Zhao, the reason we achieved a complete victory this time is entirely due to student Lin Mo from the Long Xu Ban."

"Student Lin Mo, single-handedly, cleared several waves of beast tides, annihilated the War Giant's elite guard, and finally assisted us in completing the boss kill."

Saying this, Shen Yifeng sighed:

"Commander Zhao, student Lin Mo is a rare Fire, Earth, and Lei Sanxi triple-aptitude mage. If it weren't for him this time, the consequences would have been unimaginable..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu's pupils contracted.

Triple-aptitude?

Annihilated several waves of beast tides, and even wiped out that elite monster guard?

Zhao Yu would not think Shen Yifeng capable of lying.

A soldier would not dare lie about something like this, especially with so many witnesses.

Lin Mo...

Zhao Yu looked at the boy with a calm expression.

She knew of Lin Mo.

The son of that old bastard Lin Tianhao.

Ever since his son entered the Long Xu Ban, he couldn't wait for everyone in the entire military system to know.

Moreover, Zhao Yu had already checked the list of this year's Long Xu Ban in advance.

Lin Mo was ranked number one on the list.

Being number one and defying the heavens seemed to have no flaw.

But at this age, at this level, mastering three elements... and one of them was the Thunder element.

Thinking it over carefully, it was still a bit outrageous.

"Student Lin Mo."

Zhao Yu nodded slightly to Lin Mo, her tone carrying a note of gratitude:

"I am Zhao Yu, the Commander of the Magic City Garrison, and also the mother of these two girls."

"Thank you for stepping in to help, saving the people on the train, and saving my daughters."

"I, Zhao Yu, will remember this debt."

Lin Mo smiled:

"Commander Zhao is too polite. I was just one of the passengers on the train, merely saving myself."

"Besides, we are all classmates in the Long Xu Ban; helping each other is only right."

Looking at the calm and composed youth before her, Zhao Yu's admiration in her eyes grew stronger.

Not arrogant, not impatient; his character was excellent.

Zhao Yu checked the time:

"You still need to report to the Long Xu Ban. Take my plane; I will personally escort you to the Capital."

Lin Mo did not make a fuss, nodded and agreed:

"Then I will trouble Commander Zhao."

A few minutes later.

The massive command aircraft slowly rose into the sky, roaring towards the direction of the Capital.

On the ground.

Xiao Liu tilted his head back, unable to help but sigh:

"Tsk tsk tsk, the Commander personally escorting students to school..."

"If I had received such treatment back then, I could brag about it for a lifetime!"

Shen Yifeng slapped him on the back of the head, laughing and scolding:

"Stop dreaming! That is the treatment he deserves! If you had that ability, I would carry you on my back to the Capital myself!"

Ten thousand meters above the ground.

The interior space of the command aircraft was extremely spacious.

A huge holographic map was projected in the center, while several staff officers were busy working.

Lin Mo sat alone in the rest area, looking at the sea of clouds outside the window, his mind relaxing slightly.

The Han sisters and Chu Lingxuan were napping in the lounge on the other side; after all, the fierce battle just now had taken a heavy toll on them.

Tap, tap, tap.

Steady footsteps approached.

Lin Mo turned his head and saw Zhao Yu walking over, holding two steaming cups of coffee.

He instinctively wanted to stand up.

"Sit, don't be stiff; this is not a military camp."

Zhao Yu waved her hand and casually handed a cup of coffee to him, "Try it; these are military zone special beans, you can't get them outside, and the energizing effect is quite good."

"Thank you, Commander Zhao."

Lin Mo took the coffee, and that rich aroma hit his nose.

Zhao Yu sat opposite Lin Mo, looking at the youth before her with deep eyes.

"In the past, I heard your father mention you many times."

Lin Mo paused in his movement and smiled bitterly:

"Old Lin? He certainly didn't say anything good, right? Did he say I was lazy, a salted fish, and unmotivated?"

"About right."

The corners of Zhao Yu's mouth rose slightly, "He said you only wanted to be a rich second-generation heir who eats, drinks, and waits to die, and your biggest dream was to lie flat and spend money."

"So when I saw the situation today and then saw you in person, I was very surprised."

"A person who only wants to lie flat would not choose to step forward when facing such a desperate situation."

Lin Mo took a sip of coffee; it was bitter but with a sweet aftertaste.

He looked at the clouds outside the window, silent for a moment, "People change, Commander Zhao."

Zhao Yu nodded, gazing at Lin Mo:

"Lin Mo, since you passed the exam to enter that class, you should know what the three words 'Long Xu Ban' mean, right?"

"Privileges? Resources? Status?"

Lin Mo asked in return.

"Not entirely correct."

Zhao Yu shook her head, and her voice became serious:

"Long Xu means 'Dragon Sequence'. It represents the highest combat reserve of the Dragon Nation, the backbone of this country."

"Holding such high status also means that when disaster strikes, you must be the first to step forward."

Zhao Yu paused, then continued:

"I originally thought you joined the Long Xu Ban only for those privileges. But your performance today tells me you seem ready."

Lin Mo looked down at the black coffee liquid in his cup.

In the past, he truly only wanted to be a happy salted fish.

After all, his family had money and power; if the sky fell, someone taller would hold it up.

But...

Since his skills gained sentience, everything changed.

He realized that in the future, he would very likely possess power enough to overturn the rules.

This world is not at peace.

The Abyss is gazing, and monsters are restless.

Beast tides like today's could erupt in any city at any moment.

If he does not grow stronger, when true calamity comes, the family's money cannot buy life, and his father's power cannot stop destruction.

"Commander Zhao, I am actually quite lazy."

Lin Mo raised his head, his eyes clear:

"If possible, I certainly hope for world peace so I can sleep soundly at home."

"But I also understand one principle: when the nest is overturned, how can there be an intact egg?"

"Since I have this ability, since I stand here, someone must do certain things."

"If the sky truly falls, then I hope... I can be that tall person."

Zhao Yu stared blankly at Lin Mo.

The youth's tone was very calm, with no impassioned oath and no hot-blooded slogan.

Yet it was precisely the resolve revealed in this calmness that moved people most.

For a long time.

Zhao Yu stood up, a gratified smile appearing on her face.

She patted Lin Mo's shoulder; this time, the force was a bit heavier.

"Good."

"With your words, I am reassured."

"It seems Lin Tianhao, that uncultured brute, did the most correct thing in his life by having a son like you."

"Rest now; in one hour, we will arrive in Kyoto."

Having spoken, Zhao Yu turned and left.

Watching Zhao Yu's departing back, Lin Mo leaned back against the chair again.

With a thought, he opened the panel's inventory.

【Thunder-Fire Temple Team Fuben Scroll, Key to the Ancient Thunder-Fire Temple, Restricted Level: Lv. 20-Lv. 25】

A Thunder-Fire dual-element combination technique...

That was a true great weapon.

First report to the school, then find an opportunity to go to a Team Fuben.