The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 324 Cutting off
"Is Counselor Zhou referring to Zhou Xiuwen?" It sounds like a military officer. Although surprised that a minor like Zhou Xiuwen would play such a role in society, Jiang Hui was aware of the current situation. Seeing that everyone seemed somewhat distracted, she quickly said, "Everyone..."

Jiang Hui hesitated for a moment. Because she hadn't figured out the identities and ranks of these people, she couldn't find a suitable way to address them. She could only make do with the usual way of addressing them and said, "If there's anything else, you can go ahead. We'll use the escape route ourselves."

These people were clearly following Zhou Xiuwen's orders, as Jiang Hui had been watching closely as Zhou Xiuwen gave them instructions. They were actually somewhat unwilling, but they couldn't go against Zhou Xiuwen's wishes, so they could only anxiously escort him over. One of them even looked at the communicator several times along the way.

These people were simply wearing military uniforms and badges representing their legion; in terms of both their behavior and their conduct, they were undoubtedly soldiers.

In Jiang Hui's mind, this profession has always been sacred and righteous. Back on Earth, in the country she lived in, they were the supreme protectors of every citizen. They would appear and help people when their lives were threatened and when they needed it most.

Although the system on the interstellar side seems somewhat different, Jiang Hui felt that no matter when or where humans went, this group called "soldiers" was probably always the same, with an extremely similar core.

They are highly skilled, obedient, and united, always safeguarding the safety of the empire and working tirelessly to protect the people... This is what soldiers are all about.

Without needing to ask further, Jiang Hui already knew the answer from their eyes. Their hearts were with their companions on the other side and the people who desperately needed help.

How could Jiang Hui be so selfish as to turn a blind eye and leave these people stranded here, even if they were under Zhou Xiuwen's orders to protect them?

These soldiers are wolves and eagles, not domestic dogs... or rather, they may obey Zhou Xiuwen's orders, but they should not be limited by the mere three ordinary civilians.

Given the current situation, it's obvious that they are needed more in this chaotic battle. The sooner they join the war, the more civilians might be rescued, and the situation might be resolved a little earlier.

Jiang Hui wasn't that noble, nor was he so blind to the bigger picture. After all, they were all stuck here, unable to move, trapped in the crowd. To be honest, it was a waste for these soldiers to stay here. It was making a mountain out of a molehill; it would have been better to ask them all to leave and do what they wanted and should do.

After thinking it over, she firmly said to the soldier who was suspected to be the leader, "You guys go ahead. Since you were suddenly summoned, there must be something that needs your help. We're fine here for now. We'll try to evacuate with the others when the time comes. Thank you for protecting us along the way."

“You…” The other party seemed somewhat swayed. He looked at the several young men with obviously immature faces, pursed his lips, and felt a sense of powerlessness. Although he had seen a lot in the military over the years, he couldn’t help but wonder what had happened to the world that had reduced them to having to make concessions from such young children.

But it was indeed an extremely critical situation. The man glanced discreetly in the direction where the sirens were still blaring. This was unusual; they had deployed enough people to handle any emergencies, it was impossible that they hadn't had backup, and it was impossible that no one had arrived after the sirens had been blaring for so long. Something else, something far more serious, must have happened.

These were all colleagues who had worked together for a long time, and they had a very clear understanding of each other's thoughts.

They were definitely going to get there, but it would take a little longer until they got the children into the passage. They hadn't forgotten Zhou Xiuwen's order to 'send his friends out,' and they certainly wouldn't abandon the group as easily as Jiang Hui made it sound, because they were Imperial soldiers and also Marshal Zhou's soldiers.

When Zhou Yuanjing transferred them to Zhou Xiuwen's side, he handed over command authority. It can be said that, unless it involved issues of principle or stance, their loyalty was to Zhou Xiuwen. During this period, even Zhou Yuanjing could not have a higher priority than Zhou Xiuwen.

Therefore, even though they disagreed with abandoning the officials they were supposed to protect, they still chose to listen to Zhou Xiuwen.

If it weren't for this unexpected incident, they would have immediately returned to the factory to provide support after sending these individuals off the field, because countless civilians, colleagues, and their superiors were still there, and they couldn't possibly stand idly by.

But who could have imagined that such unexpected events would occur in the end? Plans couldn't keep up with changes, and it seemed that they would not be able to complete the mission of delivering people safely.

Zhou's friends are truly worry-free; they are not only cooperative but also understanding.

The piercing alarm wailed in the distance, incessantly echoing in everyone's ears like a demonic siren. To the bewildered crowd, it felt like a death knell constantly pounding in their hearts, causing the group to surge forward even faster—despite the massive pile-up in front and behind them.

"Then we'll be leaving now. Please be careful, young students—" The group exchanged glances, solemnly addressed the teenagers, and then quickly departed under the varied gazes of the crowd.

Jiang Hui and the others were so agitated that they couldn't properly say goodbye to the soldier who had protected them all the way. They could only shout "Be careful!" without knowing if the soldier had heard them.

I just hope everyone can survive unharmed in the end, please don't let anything happen to you...

But Jiang Hui, regardless of anything else, is always full of surprises. The sudden accident just now was one, and now she has been hit by another unexpected disaster.

A slender black shadow swung across from an unknown direction, followed by a deafening roar like a mountain collapsing, and the exit passage shook violently.

Suddenly, a lot of shattered debris flew out from the left side of the passage, like a shower of flowers, hitting the people waiting outside the passage to make their way out, causing them to panic even more... They were just a little bit away from leaving the inner area and entering the safe passage to the outer area in another five or six minutes, but they were stuck at this hurdle.

And coincidentally, these things were scattered in the direction they were heading. Although Jiang Hui and the others managed to dodge them in a rather embarrassing manner and were not seriously injured, something even worse happened... The previously tightly packed crowd was split in two, and a small section of the path leading to the passage in the other half was "cut off".

(End of this chapter)