Chapter 607: A Difficult Choice
Chapter 607: A Difficult Choice
Vivian's mind was in a state of chaos at this moment.
Lin Sai laid out the stark reality before her, and the young girl was completely at a loss, not knowing what to do.
She could only stare at the scene before her, forcibly accepting the cruel reality.
Meanwhile, Lin Sai also had his own dilemma to consider.
First and foremost were these humans, raised like livestock.
Lin Sai couldn't possibly leave them here to fend for themselves.
Out of basic human decency, he should bring them back to the territory, take care of them, and try to nurture their humanity.
But then, another problem arose.
These people, without food or water, couldn't possibly last long.
If Lin Sai focused on helping them return to civilization, it would undoubtedly take up a significant amount of time.
Under these circumstances, he wouldn't have the time to pursue the Deviators who had destroyed the underground tunnels and escaped deeper into the depths.
This was akin to letting them all go.
However, if Lin Sai ignored everything else and ventured deeper underground to chase after them, what would become of these human livestock?
Lin Sai turned to Vivian, and a significant idea came to mind.
What if he entrusted these people to Vivian? Lin Sai turned to look at the humans, devoid of any semblance of humanity.
Normally, even a hundred pigs would be a challenge for a young girl to transport to the surface alone.
Not to mention, this was the dangerous underground, where they might encounter unforeseen dangers.
The situation seemed like a difficult choice.
If Lin Sai wanted to take care of these humans, it seemed he would have to abandon them and escort them back to the enemy.
Perhaps this was also why the Deviators had left them behind.
"But... I have plenty of options!" Lin Sai chuckled to himself.
If it were any other Awakened individual facing this situation, they might truly be at a loss.
But Lin Sai was different; he was a game player! So, as he rummaged through his bag, he pulled out a piece of equipment he hadn't used in a long time and, at the same time, embraced Vivian, speaking to the young girl:
"Vivian, I'm giving you a task."
Vivian's thoughts were in disarray, but she remained attentive to Lin Sai's instructions.
"Please, go ahead!"
Lin Sai took out the Snowwolf Staff and the Jungle Commander Staff.
He canceled the summoning of the little savage far away in the Banyan Forest's plant shop and summoned a snow wolf and a little savage right next to him:
"Vivian, I want you to ride the snow wolf and quickly return to the surface. Tell everyone about the situation, and then, with Mil as the center, have them venture underground to bring these people back to the surface. You, on the other hand, continue riding the snow wolf and head towards the Bug Clan Canyon."
"Once you get there, order the craftsmen to build roads as quickly as possible, extending them to this location. Also, to ensure the survival of these people, supplies should be transported promptly. Do you understand?"
"I understand!" Vivian nodded immediately, and only then did the young girl realize a problem. In Lin Sai's arrangements, there was no mention of his own presence!
"Mr. Lin Sai, but what about you...?"
Lin Sai patted Vivian's head.
He usually tried to smile when speaking to her, but today, he couldn't bring himself to do so. Instead, he spoke in a solemn tone:
"Someone has done this to our fellow humans."
"Even if there were a thousand of them, I wouldn't stand idly by today!"
With that, Lin Sai left the two summoned creatures and ventured into the darkness.
Vivian straddled the snow wolf.
She watched Lin Sai's figure gradually move away, and finally shouted:
"Mr. Lin Sai, I will definitely complete the mission!"
"Please come back safely too!"
"..."
Lin Sai waved his hand and immediately sped up, disappearing into the darkness.
The two figures, one big and one small, went their separate ways.
Vivian rode her snow wolf, escorted by a young ogre, and quickly returned to the surface.
After a few seconds of turning, Lin Sai arrived at the entrance to a dark tunnel leading underground.
"..."
He frowned.
After the vibration, the tunnel's soil and rocks fell, completely sealing off the area below.
Lin Sai's expression remained calm as he switched modules, activating both the [Map] and [Clue Collection] simultaneously.
"Down 120 meters here... then, it's blocked again... go left and down 40 meters, and there's another turn..."
As Lin Sai confirmed the route, the [Eternal Mark] on the back of his hand also completed its replacement.
Then, his ability activated.
Lin Sai's figure instantly disappeared from the ground.
It was as if a piece of iron had fallen into the water, descending vertically at the fastest speed.
This pursuit was without reservation, and Lin Sai gave it his all.
In less than half of the 15-minute earth-diving limit, and on the map, Lin Sai once again saw the red marker symbolizing hostility.
Deep within the earth, he changed direction and rushed straight towards the tunnel where the enemy was located.
...
In the dark underground, a team of Deviators was evacuating.
At this moment, the nearby walls seemed to emit strange 'crackling' sounds. After a few seconds, one of the Deviators pressed his head against the wall and discovered that there seemed to be something flowing within, like the sound of objects moving in water.
Boom—
In an instant, the pitch-black underground was illuminated by flames.
The Deviators, who had just been moving, were instantly pierced through by the sudden fiery spears, then fell to the ground, turning into scattered bonfires.
Lin Sai stepped out of the wall, treading on the flames.
He picked up the Deviator who had just pressed his head against the wall, and their gazes met, revealing the muddy, lifeless green pupils.
"Roar—"
The Deviator roared at Lin Sai.
Amidst the stench of corruption, the poison of corruption was also present.
"Tsk, another unintelligent one."
Lin Sai dismissively shook off his arm.
This Deviator was smashed against the wall, like a shattered apple, breaking into pieces, and was soon consumed by the flames.
Immediately, Lin Sai rushed forward.
In the pitch-blackness, the lone human figure had completely transformed into an afterimage, leaving only the sound of rushing wind, proving that something had just passed by.
At the next tunnel entrance, Lin Sai saw several more Deviators.
These guys also lacked intelligence.
But unlike the ones he had just eliminated, they seemed to have received some orders and were activating something at the top of the tunnel.
"This time, don't even think about blocking the road!"
Lin Sai immediately realized what was happening.
He coldly snorted, and a bow and arrow appeared in his hand.
In the next moment, several rockets pierced through the darkness, pinning the Deviators to the wall.
Lin Sai approached the bodies of the Deviators.
In the hands of the taller Deviator, he discovered the tool they had been using to destroy the underground tunnel.
[Consumable: Flesh Bomb]
[Using the Deviator's undead craftsmanship, the flesh bomb, when activated with essence, will immediately unleash a powerful impact.]
[The creation of one flesh bomb requires the consumption of materials from more than 10 people and is of moderate value.]
(End of Chapter)
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