The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 283 Advance Together
Um... if Jiang Hui could see herself right now, the word that best describes the expression on her face would probably be bewilderment.

What is all this? It started inexplicably, the process was somewhat inexplicable, and the ending was equally abrupt. So what's the point of all this conflict?

Jiang Hui asked, somewhat puzzled, "Shall we pack up and continue on our way? Leaving R87 and 197 teams behind is indeed a problem. If we leave late, the others will probably be slaughtered by them."

Huan Xian & Clarence: ...

You didn't even understand the root of the problem before making such a sweeping decision. Were you even listening?!
Jiang Hui was listening, of course, but she felt that the two of them were struggling with something. Was the maturity she had sensed from them just a facade, and were they still just proud and spoiled brats at heart?
The adult world is never this awkward; it's better to use that time to solve the problem.

“No need, I…” Clarence couldn’t finish her sentence before Zhou Xiuwen cut her off.

Zhou Xiuwen could hear their argument clearly, but he didn't know how to persuade them at the time. Even now, he still doesn't quite understand Clarence's inexplicable insistence.

Why did he insist on going alone? Was he really that confident in his abilities? Or was he worried that traveling with teammates would mean losing some of the prey...?

Zhou Xiuwen didn't want to think so negatively about his teammate whom he had been traveling with for some time. But he couldn't explain the other party's sudden and inexplicable request. Actually, Huan Xian had initially tried to persuade him in a gentle manner, but later he was angered by the other party's insistence on his own opinion without saying a word, which led to the unpleasantness between the two.

Even now, the other party was still silently persisting, forcing Zhou Xiuwen to begin to suspect something. Had he really misjudged them? Had this Clarence never trusted them at all...? Didn't they realize that now was the best opportunity for the other party to secure second place?

“Clarence, I know you’re very capable, and many people can’t compare to you. You could definitely take second place by yourself. But nothing is absolute in this world. What if there’s a 10,000 chance? Your fate is tied to ours in this competition, and the idea of ​​leaving the team to go solo shouldn’t be mentioned.” Zhou Xiuwen’s expression became serious as he said this.

Sensing the sincerity in the other person's words, Clarence's expression softened slightly, but upon hearing the word "what if," he couldn't help but think of what had happened not long ago. Indeed, wasn't being attacked by members of Holly's team precisely that "what if"?
Even he himself couldn't believe it when he was hit. So how could the rest of R186 squad believe him?
Clarence glanced at Huan Xian, whose expression remained indifferent. He could tell that Huan Xian wasn't actually that concerned about the match; he cared more about the people on the team and enjoyed the experience of working together. He could also see that Huan Xian had a different attitude towards Jiang Hui. Huan Xian's vehement opposition was probably because of Jiang Hui. No wonder… in Huan Xian's eyes, Jiang Hui was perhaps an uncertain factor with unpredictable abilities, so how could he be trusted?

The boy couldn't quite articulate his feelings at that moment. It was the bewilderment of his long-held, carefully maintained self-esteem shattering in an instant, the apprehension of not daring to face his true self after vaguely recognizing it, and the slight sense of grievance from not being understood by others or his teammates...

So what exactly is he being stubborn about? Perhaps he really isn't as strong as he imagines himself to be.

Although Clarence's expression seemed no different from usual, Jiang Hui inexplicably felt that he was very depressed at the moment, inexplicably depressed, as if because of Zhou Xiuwen's words.

Does he really want to go solo? It's not impossible; forcing someone to do something like that won't work. Jiang Hui naturally didn't see anything wrong with it; after all, it was just a competition, not a guarantee of future collaboration.

But since things had escalated to this point, she felt she still needed to find out why the other person wanted to go out alone. Jiang Hui always felt that Clarence wasn't such a stubborn and unreasonable person; he must have a reasonable explanation for wanting to go out.

Otherwise, given Huan Xian's personality, he would probably object. Even if the other party didn't show it, Jiang Hui felt that he was a very stubborn person, as stubborn as Clarence, sticking to his own opinions in his field. Although this competition brought everyone together temporarily, it was hard to say whether they would have any further interaction in the future. But meeting was fate, and it wouldn't be good to work together and end up making enemies. It was best to clarify any problems and conflicts.

Although Clarence was proud, he wasn't the type to hold a grudge. He turned back to his usual cold but friendly expression when he looked at Jiang Hui: "Your leg injury isn't healed, so don't travel around anymore."

Oh... Jiang Hui suddenly realized, could this be the reason why this guy went around in circles for so long?

If that's the case, it's no wonder he couldn't bring himself to say it. The other person was arrogant to begin with, and from the moment we met, it seemed like he couldn't see anyone else. I never expected him to have a side that cares about others.

Jiang Hui certainly wouldn't have such a dark thought as the other party being 'afraid she would steal their prey,' after all, wouldn't that contradict the other party's arrogant nature? A truly proud and confident person would never have such wishful thinking.

So after thinking it over, this must be it.

If you care about someone, just say it directly; otherwise, you'll only cause misunderstandings. Looking at Hillman's expression, it seems he misunderstood; he seemed unhappy the whole time, but he held back from saying anything. Wouldn't it have been better to just say it directly?

Jiang Hui controlled his expression and waved his hands repeatedly: "I'm fine. Since it's a competition, we have to go through it from beginning to end. How can we give up halfway? If we got off to a good start, we have to finish well. Naturally, I'll go wherever you go. We're a team."

She added somewhat shyly, "But sometimes I might have to trouble you to carry me." She didn't expect anyone to carry her all the time; she could manage to walk at a normal pace, but running would be too much of a strain.

A good start and a good finish, a... team?

Clarence muttered a few words to himself, feeling somewhat uneasy.

What he didn't actually say was that, besides worrying about Jiang Hui's leg injury, it was also because of his own inappropriate pride.

Clarence knew that if he wanted to come in second, the others would do everything in their power to help him. But he didn't want to accept help from others for nothing. He hadn't really helped the team much since he joined, and in fact, he almost dragged them down in the end.

Now that the formidable enemy has been eliminated, his goal of getting second place is entirely up to him; he will have to work hard for it himself. Staying in the team will only take away from others' prey; he wants to truly fight for it on his own.

This is the true pride of Theofiler Clarence.

(End of this chapter)