Chapter 1311 - 1002: Promise (2)

Chapter 1311: Chapter 1002: Promise (2)

Most of Utopia’s research facilities in Hell were attacked.

If it weren’t for the depth restrictions, the Current Circumstances might have faced yet another World War at its weakest moment.

Ying Fangzhou died in battle, exhausted, to protect his outpost and buy time for others to evacuate.

Yet despite his efforts, less than one in ten successfully retreated, with heavy losses.

"It was then that the Parrot Conch was sealed."

Luo Su sighed lightly: "To prevent it from losing control or transforming, it was urgently docked at the base and isolated before the test voyage ended... After the great evacuation, there was no more news."

"Did the evacuated personnel not return?" Huai Shi asked.

"They were not in the list of returnees."

Luo Su remained silent for a long time, then sighed softly: "Probably dead."

"... I understand."

After a moment of silence, Huai Shi told him, "Don’t worry, I will bring it back."

"It’s more than that, Huai Shi, your mission is more important than you realize."

Luo Su said: "Among all the teams, only you are not allowed to support other teams. Even if the distress signal is nearby, you absolutely cannot waver, understand?

You must complete your mission at all costs—even if all your teammates die, you cannot turn back. If necessary, you must sacrifice them to protect yourself.

Your advancement is paramount, as is your safety. You must understand, what you represent is more than just yourself."

Luo Su asked, "Can you accomplish such a mission?"

Huai Shi remained silent, not speaking.

And Luo Su said no more words, remaining calm and cold as he awaited his response.

Until Huai Shi finally spoke.

"Sorry, Luo Su." he said, "This, I cannot promise you."

Even for a fleeting acquaintance, he could not guarantee he would turn coldly away if they died before him...

Luo Su did not burst into anger.

He merely sighed.

As if he had already anticipated this, knowing it would turn out this way.

"Then do your best, do it your way, and do it brilliantly."

He shook his head helplessly, "At this point, I can’t say if you can’t do it, then get someone else... For the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy, you are irreplaceable, Huai Shi, I hope you understand this."

"Sounds like I’ve caused you trouble again?" Huai Shi asked.

"Yes, big trouble, but what can I do with a student like you?"

Luo Su chuckled self-deprecatingly: "The worst part is, I actually feel quite happy about it, as a teacher, not knowing whether to be proud or ashamed.

Anyway, you handle your business, I’ll take care of the rest."

In reality, the most dangerous part of the entire mission is not the journey.

But the return.

The departure involves a secret operation, but once all outposts are rebooted, the waves it creates could still be felt clearly by a blind man.

By then, the rulers involved in this World War definitely won’t let it go easily.

For others it might not matter, but Huai Shi’s target is the biggest, after all, the volume of the Parrot Conch stands as evidence.

Could you parade a submarine that boldly from under the eyes of the Hell Swarm?

He only has two choices left.

Either complete his mission as quickly as possible before the entire outpost network is activated, return with the Parrot Conch before drawing attention.

Or stay in the base, and only return safely without risk after the World War ends.

By then, it would be too late.

As the flagship of the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy, being absent from such an important struggle is itself an act of incompetence.

"This is what’s called self-imposed consequences, Huai Shi, the decisions you make yourself must be borne by you."

Luo Su finally reminded: "No matter what happens, I will leave a critical position for you on the opening stage of the World War. Whether you can make it back in time to complete your advancement and take the stage is up to you."

"Relax, isn’t it just courting death? It’s something I’ve done often."

Huai Shi laughed.

After hanging up the phone, he leaned back on the terrace chair, bathing in the sea breeze blowing from afar.

Strangely, his mood began to lighten.

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After hanging up, Luo Su looked up at Isaac’s projection: "See, I told you, he wouldn’t agree to act that way."

"If you insist on this, I won’t oppose it, but please accept my application to join."

Isaac replied expressionlessly, "This mission is too important, I believe Huai Shi will lack the necessary decisiveness at critical moments."

"Isaac, I won’t approve such an absurd plan, well, although I’m often absurd, but you’re the vice principal, you’re my deputy. If I’m not around, you are my embodiment, my hand and foot, and now you’re telling me you’re sorry, you want to go follow him into Hell... then who can I entrust the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy matters to?"

"You could transfer Ms. Chen or Mr. Ramanujan back."

"They both have their own work, and they don’t have your patience. Besides you, no one can handle such a massive workload."

Luo Su helplessly said, "I know you’re concerned, but relax, it’s not his first time out, no need to panic. You and Kaja are alike in that way... Huai Shi has the ability to solve this matter."

"The issue is whether he wants to, more often, he tends to prioritize his own emotions and likes, overlooking the weight and responsibility entrusted upon him."

Isaac said coolly: "Forgive me for being blunt, this isn’t the way a ruler handles things."

"Then how should it be? Decisive and ruthless? Cold and unfeeling? Like me, irritating people wherever I go?"

Luo Su laughed, unconcerned: "On the contrary, Isaac, that’s precisely what I admire about him—the fact that no matter when, he prioritizes his own will above the collective, regardless of how exaggerated the weight is on the other side of the scale.

He does it, not because someone expects him to, but because he decides to do it.

In my view, as a ruler, it’s enough to achieve this. If you’re always easily swayed by others’ preferences, how can you guide the future for more people?

Besides this, all he lacks is a bit of experience."

In the deep night on the other side of the Current Circumstances, Luo Su leaned back in his chair, smiling as he said: "Don’t rush, you need to give him some time, he will do better, better than you think."

After a long silence, Isaac nodded.

"I will."

The projection vanished without a trace.

In the silent room, Luo Su closed his eyes and hummed a song softly.