Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 12 Fake Intelligence
"Queen?"

The captain sensed something that seemed very important, and his voice carried a barely perceptible excitement.

Shi Ming didn't interrupt, since the so-called mother insect and nest location were just pieces of information he had made up.

He originally intended to throw out this bait himself to pique the captain's interest and then begin the next part of the plan.

Unexpectedly, this fabricated intelligence was intercepted!

That's great, I don't even have to take any risks.

That scarred man is such a good person!
The scarred man continued, "Yes, Captain, the mother insect was several times the size of an ordinary insect. I didn't stay in that place for long because I was worried about startling them. Moreover, it was precisely because I guessed their habits that I hid at night and escaped unscathed."

The scarred man spoke with great conviction, as if he had witnessed it firsthand.

The captain pondered for a moment.

He had read some intelligence books about sea monsters, which also recorded some land creatures, some similar to the one described by the slave. They lived in insect hives, and although the individual combat strength was not very strong, when they gathered together, they could easily kill sea monsters that were dozens of times stronger than themselves.

Like the bloodthirsty swarms of fish that once filled the sea.

not to be trifled.

However, compared to the Bloodthirsty Fish Swarm, these alien insects have a fatal weakness: they hibernate during the day!

This is an excellent opportunity!

Even slaves with extremely poor combat capabilities can approach the insect hive during the day and escape unscathed, obtaining valuable intelligence. So what is there for an awakened being like myself to worry about?
This operation is a sure thing!
"If the intelligence is true, you've done a great service this time!"

"Thank you Captain!"

The scarred man was overjoyed, but he still secretly glanced at Shi Ming while he was happy.

Seeing that Shi Ming had no reaction, he became even more smug.

"This is what happens when you trust others too easily. Your information belongs to me, and you can do nothing about it. What slave squad leader? In a few days, that squad leader position will be mine!" The scarred man secretly plotted in his heart.

After hearing the scarred man's information, the captain turned his attention to Shi Ming and his group.

"Where are you guys? You're the team leader for this operation, you speak."

"Yes, Captain."

"My main achievement during this expedition was engaging in a direct confrontation with several Zerg at night, killing a few, learning about their combat characteristics, and obtaining the corpse of one Zerg."

In front of the captain, Shi Mingtong referred to the bloodthirsty moths as alien insects.

"Their attack methods are very limited; they can only use sharp teeth and mouthparts to attack. I once used a dagger from my toolbox to cut off the mouthparts of an alien insect, and then it lost all its fighting ability and fell to the ground to be slaughtered."

Shi Ming was telling the truth, but he deliberately concealed the fact that the mouthparts of the bloodthirsty worms could extend and retract to a great length in an instant.

Now that everything has been revealed, how can we prepare a surprise for the captain?

The captain listened silently, even nodding inwardly.

The Zerg's combat characteristics are also information he needs!

This is the benefit of sending combat personnel to explore; only by confronting the enemy head-on can we understand their weaknesses.

Shi Ming continued, "As for the other intelligence we've gathered, it's nothing more than the minerals and fruits on the island, as well as some topographical maps. I'll draw the maps and mark them on them later."

"Yes, Not Bad."

The captain nodded, indicating his approval of Shi Ming's information.

Then he turned his gaze to the other two slaves, the bald man and his brother.

Fortunately, in their panic, they also remembered some other useful information, including the tragic state of the dead slaves, which allowed them to barely get through the ordeal.

After the slaves had all finished speaking, Shi Ming's simplified topographical map had been drawn. The managers on the drifting ship passed it around for everyone to see and began to discuss it.

"Everyone!"

"You've all heard the intelligence the slaves gathered during this exploration of the new island." "Do you have any ideas or tactics? Share them with us."

Next, it's time to brainstorm.

"Captain, this is a golden opportunity! Those insects are asleep during the day. We can catch them off guard and use poison gas to wipe them out in one fell swoop!"

First Mate "Trim" looked on with anticipation, believing that this trip to the new island was a godsend and the best opportunity for him to awaken!
Bathing in insect blood may sound disgusting, but it's worth it if it can grant me abilities!

"As we all know, insectoid beasts are easier to deal with than land and sea beasts, and their weaknesses are more obvious! I agree with Trium's point of view! Use poison!"

The exploration team leader, "Iron Tower," who stood ramrod straight, offered his opinion.

"Indeed, the Zerg's attack methods are weak, and their individual strength is not great. As long as they wear relatively hard armor and are well protected, they are helpless."

Chief Engineer Zhou Zhuo is a chubby, 50-year-old man with slightly balding hair. Before the advent of the era of drifting, he had received professional maritime training at a university, so he had a lot of influence on the ship.

Others took turns expressing their opinions.

……

"Bros!"

"We drift on the ocean, acquiring resources with guns and fists!"

"The end of human society is not our end, but rather our opportunity! However, true power often only favors the lucky and the prepared! This new island is our lucky break! Zerg fear sunlight, and now! In the afternoon! It is the time when the sun is at its brightest!"

The captain delivered a passionate pre-battle speech.

"We have just weathered a storm. In the storm, some people lost their lives and some were reborn. Those who survive a great calamity are truly blessed!"

"Now, I'll give you half an hour to prepare. In half an hour, we'll set off for the new island!"

"Yes!"

Half an hour of preparation time isn't very long, but you can get a lot done.

The crew members were constantly busy on the adrift ship.

Meanwhile, Shi Ming, Scarface, Bald Slave, and his brother were sitting on the deck, enjoying the lunch prepared for them by the head chef.

This was a reward feast, which was also seen by the slaves locked in other dark rooms.

Lunch was very plentiful, with seafood, canned beef, and even a pot of rice steamed with dried shrimp.

The bald man shoveled rice into his mouth, eating with gusto.

He had never received such treatment before.

"Team leader, we really got this thanks to you! This is meat! It's so delicious."

He picked up a large piece of dripping beef from a can, shoveled rice into his mouth, and, with the juicy beef, was moved to tears of satisfaction.

"How could it be that you benefited from my fame?"

Shi Ming looked at the scarred man beside him.

"It's all thanks to him!"

"Hehe, team leader, don't be sarcastic. The captain told me to speak first, so of course I have to tell you everything I know. Who knows if it will overlap with your information?"

The scarred man picked up a piece of sea fish and stuffed it into his mouth without changing his expression.

Shi Ming became increasingly grateful to him.

What a calm and kind person!

Hopefully, when the captain finds out the information was false tomorrow, you can face his anger with the same composure.

(End of this chapter)