The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 278 Guessing
"They've stopped too?" Xiao Li cautiously looked towards the area where the shooting had been going on just moments before, but now it was completely silent, as if the place were dead.

"Could it be that they went after them too?" Mu Kun wondered.

Seeking answers, the two involuntarily looked towards the team's leader, but they clearly misjudged the distance slightly, and before they could even see Holly, they were already face to face.

The result, of course, was mutual disdain, and they looked away from each other, finding each other disagreeable.

One of the team members, who was usually quiet, suddenly said, "Their situation is a bit strange..."

This remark immediately drew the attention of the others, including Holly, who also turned to look at the other person.

Strange... how can it not be strange?!

Generally speaking, highly skilled shooters excel in a particular sensory ability or have a high level of proficiency in all five senses. While this team member may not be as gifted as Holly, a shooter with exceptional five senses, he is also quite gifted in hearing. He often utilizes his superior hearing to fire shots.

Through daily practice, he has developed the ability to locate sounds by ear, although it is not yet fully mature. However, through these ears, he can capture a great deal of information scattered around him.

He had just felt something was strange. It seemed like only two or three gun barrels were firing at the R186 squad, which didn't seem like the kind of activity a five-person squad should make when operating together.

While the possibility of them taking turns firing cannot be ruled out, however—

They only took turns firing when they had plenty of time to avoid wasting manpower. However, R186 and his crew did this even in the most critical moments, and for a time it even felt like they were short one man.

Even if the remaining people's shooting efficiency is not reduced much, it is still different whether five people shoot, three people shoot, or two people shoot; the frequency is different.

It was only because of the chaos and confusion that the two sides were not so obvious during the battle.

But this couldn't be hidden from those who had been watching from the sidelines since earlier.

This team member had been observing for a long time, and the more he looked, the more something seemed off, so he couldn't help but point it out. He wondered if the so-called R186 squad opposite them was actually incomplete... or rather, their members had been scattered.

Before he could speak, Holly raised his hand to signal for silence.

He understood what the other party meant. Yes, he was also curious—how did R186 squad end up with only three members? But what did that have to do with his upcoming battle against them?

He wanted to see what tricks these people were up to.

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"Sigh, it's such a pity for Nancy." Captain Nordby said with a hint of regret as he watched his only student in the top ten be eliminated.

"Clearly, she and her captain are both a bit too hasty," Min Hao commented honestly.

They saw everything clearly from the outside, even though it was all Holly and his group's scheme. Like Huan Xian and the others, they felt that this provocation was rather crude, but for the somewhat impatient Tader squad, the effect was undoubtedly immediate; the fish were hooked right away. R117 wasn't Holly and his group's first choice, but they were the first squad to expose themselves, and thus, the struggle between the various parties ended in such a dramatic way.

Actually, Tader, the individual combat specialist, commanded quite well. As an individual soldier, he also possessed a strong overall strategic vision, far surpassing many in his platoon. However, he ultimately lacked a bit of luck and was somewhat impatient, which led to his sacrifice.

Tader's defeat also meant Nancy's defeat. Seeing his opponent stop at this point, Captain Nordby didn't know whether to feel relieved or sigh.

However, it's already quite good that the children have managed to do this much.

Captain Nordby, a seasoned veteran of many battles, was quite satisfied with the performance of this group of children. This competition allowed him to see many promising young talents. It was also a blessing for the Empire that they could appear on such an occasion and strive for their future.

His gaze then fell on the new broadcast footage, and his focus shifted to the two most eye-catching teams in the training field.

—They met again.

"I mean... it feels like things always get a little strange when these two groups clash." Min Hao was a bit confused.

R186 and R256 were already familiar faces to the spectators, who had witnessed several direct or indirect battles between them. Undoubtedly, their leaders were top-tier marksmen, and the battles were as thrilling and unconventional as they had imagined.

But perhaps because they each possess exceptional abilities, their duels often resemble a game of riddles, a constant struggle of guessing and scheming, leaving onlookers bewildered. Then, without warning, the outcome is revealed, making the process thrilling and both captivating and frustrating.

The last time was when Jiang Hui and Huo Li faced off empty-handed, playing the empty city ploy, and then the two sides temporarily had a bye-bye battle.

This time, when Huan Xian and his group faced off against Holly, the scene was once again shrouded in mystery. It was a game of guessing game, with no one willing to make the first move. It was as if everyone watching wished they could jump in and fire the first shot, igniting the war.

"You're just having a good laugh. Huan Xian is your student too, isn't he? He has such abilities, I bet you're secretly pleased!" Captain Nordby couldn't stand his junior's overthinking manner and teased him jokingly.

"No...that's not what I meant." Min Hao was truly helpless this time.

Huan Xian was indeed outstanding, but he also knew that this was mostly due to Huan Xian's own abilities and had little to do with him. Although he was still somewhat happy for him, this guy was also quite a worry. Therefore, he couldn't help but pay more attention to him, but unexpectedly, this senior misunderstood him.

Even if he were truly proud, he wouldn't be proud in front of this person... He had always held this senior officer in high esteem.

"It was just a casual remark, you're taking it too seriously." Captain Nordby said somewhat helplessly, then hesitated, "Although—"

"This isn't something we should be teaching, but don't blame me for saying it out loud. I've spent most of my life on the battlefield, and now I can finally enjoy my retirement. I haven't done very well, but I still have some experience."

“The other student in your top five is… too arrogant. Many young kids have this trait, but his is excessive; he completely lacks self-awareness. If you have the chance in the future, try to teach him a bit more. After all, young kids like this don't have bad intentions,” Nordby added to himself.

(End of this chapter)