Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 245 Protecting the Boss
"Isn't the old world supposed to be safe? It's not that safe here." Shandong lay behind the glass, watching the violent explosion in the sky, a look of fear on his face.

Xu Tong leaned closer: "I heard they're all lumps of iron with no one inside."

Although fighting the Devouring Beast is dangerous, at least the opponent is alive, so even if you perish together, it won't be too much of a loss.

But facing a group of steel-framed unmanned machines, not only is it impossible to defeat them, but even if you manage to destroy one by chance, it doesn't mean much. Once the enemy's production line starts, they might be able to produce a brand new one in a few seconds.

"Thank goodness, the strongest super AI in the old world was developed by the boss's dad, so we don't have to worry about that. It's the other side that's worried," Xia Dou whispered.

Maido sighed softly, "The boss has been back for several days. I miss her."

“We’re just a burden to the boss. In a sense, it’s a good thing that she can get rid of us,” Xia Dou muttered.

She paused for a moment, then quickly added, "It's not that I don't want to work for the boss. I just feel that working for the boss is useless. Robots can do the jobs we can do, and the boss has to protect us."

During the last beast tide, if they hadn't been trapped in the ecological base, Bai Yuekui wouldn't have desperately unleashed his potential and almost died.

“My boss is my role model. Suddenly being separated from her, and not knowing when I’ll see her again, makes me feel so uneasy.” Mai Duo lowered her head, a hint of disappointment on her face.

Xu Tong tilted his head: "Isn't there also the small boss?"

"The young boss is very lively, like a rabbit. It's hard to imagine that the boss used to be so tender. It's like a completely different person."

"Everyone has a tender childhood. Back in the day, I was one of the most handsome young men in the village." Shan Da ran his hands through his hair, swept them back, and said with a sigh.

In the corner, Kolova sat on the ground.

She didn't participate in the discussion, nor did she look up at the air battle outside; she just silently hugged her knees.

The virtual reality headset on her head was flashing evenly.

Shattered Star glanced at Kolova.

She sighed inwardly, then said, "The boss has been through a lot to become who she is today. Don't underestimate the young boss just because she's still young. If we were half as strong as her, we might be able to follow in her footsteps now."

Everyone was silent.

My first day away from my boss.

miss her!

The day after I left my boss.

I miss her!

It's been three days since I left my boss.

I miss her, I miss her, I miss her!

Sui Xing's ears twitched, and she lowered her voice: "The young boss is coming, so don't talk nonsense."

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Footsteps came from around the corner.

The young Bai Yuekui peeked out and asked curiously, "You're all here? Aren't you tired of looking around yet?"

"Young boss, isn't it exciting to watch this aerial combat for a little while longer?" Xia Dou asked curiously.

Juexing and Baiyue Kui stayed together in a separate shelter.

This shelter has a portion above ground and even includes binoculars to help them pass the time.

Bai Yuekui shook her head and replied, "Seeing too much of it just doesn't change anything. We can't affect anything anyway, so it's better not to see it at all. Out of sight, out of mind."

She bit her lip.

How did war suddenly break out?
We should be able to win, right?

Why hasn't the Coastal Alliance stood up to uphold justice?

Looking out the window, a series of questions unconsciously arose in Bai Yuekui's mind.

That's why she didn't come.

war--

What era are we living in? And isn't the world supposed to end? Yet we're still at war.

Bai Yuekui had seen images of war in the news and movies before, but she never imagined that she would experience them in person in Jiuchuan.

She felt somewhat lost.

"Young boss, don't you have the urge to end all of this?" Xu Tong asked, craning his neck.

"Me?" Bai Yuekui was bewildered. She didn't dislike this strange man in the mask, but she didn't understand what she could do.

She's not an invincible older sister.

"What can I do? By the way, do you know where my sister went? Why hasn't she come back yet?" Bai Yuekui asked.

Xia Dou shook her head: "I don't know, she didn't say when she'd be back."

They didn't even say whether they would come back or not.

Everyone's expressions turned somber.

"If the boss were here, the fight probably wouldn't have even started," Maido said.

Xia Dou nodded: "The boss is amazing."

“Yes, she’s practically a superhero.” Bai Yuekui nodded in agreement.

To this day, the sword light that cleaved the heavens and the earth remains vivid in her memory.

Boom——

A sudden, tremendous tremor came from beneath their feet, and Sui Xing reached out to support Bai Yue Kui.

"Another big guy fell down?" Xu Tong complained. "Didn't we just get two cut down? Don't the other side ever learn their lesson!"

Sui Xing's expression turned grave: "No, the tremors are getting stronger."

“It’s earth vine!” Bai Yuekui said, his face pale. “I’ve experienced it once.”

"You've got a good eye for timing." Mai Duo's face turned cold.

Bang!
A tremendous noise was coming from inside the shelter.

"The earth vines have crawled in. We need to get back quickly. The gravity body can filter the earth vine spores," Shattered Star said in a deep voice.

Shandong raised his fist, smashed the glass, and took out an emergency supplies box.

He opened the box and took out a gas mask.

"Young boss, do you know how to wear this?"

Shan Da handed the gas mask to Bai Yuekui.

"Of course," Bai Yuekui replied without hesitation.

People who frequently conduct experiments usually wear gas masks. In Jiuchuan, there are a few days of severe air pollution every year, and gas masks are also required when going out.

Bai Yuekui took the gas mask and put it on with practiced ease.

"Let's go!" Shattered Star said in a deep voice.

The crowd hurried outside, their footsteps drowned out by the deafening noise of the vines breaking through the reinforced concrete.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a hideous head emerged from the corridor.

"Ah!" Bai Yuekui screamed in fright.

A silver star grazed her hair and instantly pierced the monster's eye socket.

The monster let out a piercing scream.

At this moment, Maido rushed in front of everyone with a long spear, and with swift and accurate thrust, pierced the monster's jaw, lifting it up.

Blood dripped onto the floor, and the monster twitched twice before becoming still.

Bai Yuekui was dumbfounded.

"you."

In the blink of an eye, the monster was dead, and she didn't even see where Maido pulled out a gun taller than a person from.

“We specialize in dealing with ugly creatures like this.” Sui Xing walked past Bai Yue Kui. “Your body contains unimaginable potential. If you develop it properly, you can become stronger than us.”

"Really?" Bai Yuekui said, still shaken. "But I don't feel like I'm anything special, except that I'm a little better looking, have a better memory, and a higher IQ."

Sui Xing said in a deep voice, "Keep moving forward and protect the boss!"

(End of this chapter)