Chapter 598: Urgent Rescue
Chapter 598: Urgent Rescue
Due to the vast distance, the terrain in between was pitch-black, making it impossible to observe the actual landscape.
Lin Sai could only make a rough estimate, and it seemed that it would take more than three months for the Dune to return to the Banyan Forest.
"Time and distance..."
"Even for an Awakened, the distance of a world is still far..."
Lin Sai recalled his experiences in the Black Mountain World.
Looking back now, those adventurous journeys across the world were indeed awe-inspiring.
Soon after, Lin Sai bid farewell to the guests who had come to witness the ceremony.
Elder Lane and the guards from the Banyan Forest were instructed to return and spread the news.
However, Lin Sai himself remained in the Misty Canyon.
With abundant resources, he guided the Insect Tribe in constructing their new home, and their development speed was extraordinary.
In just two days, the Insect Nest had completed all its first-tier buildings.
Additionally, over ten Insects were undergoing training in the Drone Hatchery, acquiring basic Drone abilities.
"Lord Lin Sai, I feel like my thoughts can connect with other tribe members. I... I don't even need to speak; from a great distance, I can directly issue commands to them!"
On the Fungal Mat, the Wailing One shared his feelings with Lin Sai.
Having accepted the identity of the Hive Overlord, he now possessed a powerful dominance over his tribe, similar to the insect leaders in certain sci-fi settings.
Lin Sai waved his hand with a smile, "Rest assured, this is just the first stage of your abilities."
"Once this base is further developed and upgraded, your capabilities will become even stronger!"
The Wailing One had no doubt about Lin Sai's words.
He glanced into the depths of the burrow, and with his Hive Overlord identity, he could sense each tribe member working on the Fungal Mat.
At the Brood Pool, there was even the power to create tribe members out of thin air.
Those 'manufactured' tribe members, though lacking normal self-thinking abilities, moved like puppets.
But from a biological perspective, they were undoubtedly individuals meeting the conditions of life.
"..."
The Wailing One silently shifted his attention back to Lin Sai.
Thinking about the Corrupting Venom that Lin Sai had purged and everything that had happened within the tribe, the Wailing One became even more aware of Lin Sai's strength, and his loyalty to Lin Sai instantly soared.
On the other hand, Lin Sai now faced a dilemma.
After the construction of the second base, the next challenge was development.
The immediate issue was the Insect Nest's upgrade to the second tier of technology, which also had population requirements, even more exaggerated than the human side.
To upgrade from the first to the second level, it required a tribe population of 200.
Currently, the Insect Tribe had 87 members.
The Mutated Sheath Sword Insects were considered auxiliary units and not counted as part of the official population.
As for building bonuses, the Brood Pool could provide one population increase per day, and a first-tier Insect Nest base could have a maximum of three at the same time.
Calculating this, Lin Sai realized it would take more than a month for him to upgrade the Insect Nest to the second tier of technology.
"So, should I stay here and wait for the second base to upgrade, or return to the Banyan Forest to consolidate the situation in the main base..."
Lin Sai fell into contemplation.
Before his departure, he had anticipated the time consumption of this journey, so he had expanded a large number of buildings in the Banyan Forest, ensuring there wouldn't be any issues if he didn't return for a while.
From a player's perspective, he was also genuinely curious to see how the Insect Tribe's buildings would unfold in this world.
[Urgent Aid]
[An ally providing iron ore to the territory is under attack. They appeal to the greatest lord in the world for aid.
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【Mission Rewards: Shield of Aid, Random Resources, Attribute/Skill Experience.】
"..."
"Huh?"
Lin Sai's expression was one of confusion.
Just a moment ago, he was contemplating his next move when the task bar suddenly recommended a mission at this critical moment.
Lin Sai promptly opened the new strategic map.
The mission description was clear; he didn't bother with the Insect Nest or Forest Capital and instead, based on his memory, began inspecting the iron mines in the eastern Wildlands.
Due to the dispatched soldiers providing aid and the presence of a messenger caravan, most of these areas were illuminated by the fog of war.
..."
"Everyone, fall back!"
"Hold your positions and don't panic!"
"As long as we escape from underground, we can make it back alive!"
In the dimly lit underground mine tunnel, Vivian was organizing the personnel and striving for self-rescue.
Ever since their last trip to the Vermilion Mine, Lin Sai had assigned this designated heir the task of interacting with various factions while maintaining trade routes.
As a result, Vivian could meet as many leaders of other factions as possible and establish a reputation across the entire land.
Today, they had visited a remote mountainous iron mine.
Vivian, as a messenger, had come to discuss cooperation.
With the Banyan Forest's current reputation, this negotiation went smoothly, and the messenger team received a warm welcome.
But the sky held unforeseen storms.
Just a quarter of an hour ago, an earthquake struck this mine.
The residents of the Wildlands didn't understand mine maintenance techniques.
Amidst the violent shaking that made it difficult to stand, the surrounding rocks and soil cracked, and dust poured in from all directions along the passage, tearing the torchlight into fragments.
For a moment, those underground felt as if the entire world was like a bag filled with gravel, constantly being shaken by someone!
Doomsday and despair seemed to pour down along with the shattered rocks!
In this situation, two elite soldiers trained in bodyguard tactics immediately protected Vivian by sandwiching her between them.
The little girl immediately grabbed the arm of one of them.
Amidst the crisis, she displayed a composure and judgment far beyond her years, shouting to those around her:
"Everyone, form a defensive formation and protect our heads! Retreat in the direction we came from!"
"If we stay here and the earthquake intensifies, we'll be doomed!"
"We must find a way to get out of here!"
The soldiers from Banyan Forest, with their professional training and the support of modular tactics, were almost able to follow Vivian's orders without question. They reorganized their formation in the chaotic space and retreated towards the mine tunnel's exit.
After traveling several dozen meters...
Vivian, who was being protected, suddenly changed her expression, thinking about her purpose for coming here and the specific situation in the iron mine:
"If there are locals on the way, bring them out too!"
Vivian knew it was impossible to save everyone at this moment.
But on the way out, she still wanted to lend a helping hand to those she could assist.
The soldiers strictly followed her orders.
Just as they were evacuating from the chaos, a child being carried by a soldier suddenly struggled and shouted:
"Let me go! Let me go! I don't want to leave!"
Before the soldier holding the child could respond, Vivian stepped forward and shouted:
"Listen, we need to escape first!"
"Only by staying alive can we have hope for anything else!"
The child looked at Vivian and shouted with a tone filled with hatred:
"My father is still behind!"
"What do you know, you fool?"
(End of Chapter)
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