I, holding a long sword in my hand, only know one move

"Uh!" One zero two. zero zero three seven nine. nine two

Cheng Rang grabbed him to prevent him from plunging into the black and gray snow.

"Are you okay?"

"Thanks...."

On the way back, I didn't encounter anything that could move at all. I had just entered the forest, but the dead gray color due to the accumulation of snow and black ash made the green trees look weak.

"There's still one day left in the journey... It's a pity that I threw all my luggage to my companions. I thought my body could still be as strong as before." Ywang licked his chapped lips, his face a little pale.

"Just tell me when you're thirsty. I have supplies here." Cheng Rang helped Yiwang lean against the tree beside the road, pretending to rummage in his arms.

"I'm really sorry to trouble you. Obviously these resources are very precious..."

"Do you still care about this now? I can no longer wander around in such a bad place alone. From now on, I have to rely on you."

But as he said this, Cheng Rang suddenly froze while searching for water in his arms.

Apart from wine, there seems to be nothing else to drink here...

Cheng Rang took out a delicate water bag sewn from animal skin, with patterns of green branches and shields engraved on it.

——This is the Qinghua Brewing I bought from Yaerlin of the Plains Will Guild in the Box Garden for more than ten copper coins.

Cheng Rang, who was a little embarrassed about this, turned the water

The bag was slowly handed to Ivan.

After unscrewing the cork, a sweet floral scent came to the face. Such a fresh and vital scent made Ivan's eyes light up.

"Is this... wine?" After carefully smelling the unique smell of the liquid in the pot again, Ywang's expression turned into surprise, "Is it really okay?"

"That's all..." Cheng Rang scratched his head in embarrassment.

A person who thinks that using wine to quench someone else's thirst is not very appropriate, and a person who thinks that it is extremely generous to take out such a rare thing to quench his own thirst. Under such a clever and beautiful misunderstanding, Yvonne's feelings for the man in front of him Views seem to have risen a bit more.

The clear wine fell down the esophagus, as if it wanted to cleanse and refresh his whole body. The body that was slightly warmed by the alcohol made Iwang groan in relief.

"Phew! I'm really saved!"

Unable to bear it anymore, Yiwang picked up the kettle and took another sip. Then, under Cheng Rang's gaze, he twisted the kettle again and handed it back with some embarrassment.

"Sorry, this is also a very precious thing to you."

"It doesn't matter, it's nothing."

It's just something I threw in my backpack because I didn't really want to drink it... I didn't even think about drinking those good wines, Cheng Rang thought.

He is such a generous person, but Yiwang was a little touched by this.

After taking a short rest, the two decided to continue on their way.

...

As Rick was crossing the square, he was stopped by an older man.

"Hey, Rick! That piece of junk finally moved!"

"You said you moved...could you be referring to the telescope?"

Rick's eyes widened in surprise, while Kelon stood beside him and puffed out his chest as if to show off.

"Humph, it's just a trivial matter to me!"

"Kelong researched the principle, but it's still the same. I don't know how it was made."

Under Simon's guidance, Rick climbed the stairs.

This is a workshop built by digging a wider cave. The cylinder placed in the center of the room immediately attracted Rick's attention.

That was an ultra-long-distance telescope brought back from an object similar to the wreckage of a goblin chariot a year ago.

When recycled, it was still broken from the middle, like scrap metal.

At this time Rick asked: "You didn't use elves, right?"

"Don't worry, this is like a super-improved version of the telescope made by Rick. Simply put, it is made of disc lenses through multiple complex combinations. It took me a lot of effort to adjust the ratio of the lenses!" Ke Long said proudly. Explaining, he turned his head and muttered: "Simon is really... this is obviously a surprise that I want to give you."

"I see, two people died for this thing, it must be used effectively."

When this thing was recovered, Kelon was also present. She saw that it was an ultra-long-distance telescope and suggested bringing it back, and Rick himself agreed.

However, they encountered orcs on their way back, and two people died in order to escape the crisis.

But Simon said in a cheerful tone: "But as long as we have this thing, the need to send people out to investigate will be reduced. Their spirits in heaven should be happy!"

"Yeah, that's right."

.....Liar.

Rick knew how much effort Kelon had put into restoring the telescope.

But that's just self-comfort. No matter how cautious they are, the human race will soon be discovered if they look for it.

Even at this moment, it is very possible for the entire rock mountain to be shattered simply because of a stray bullet.

Just like the hometown where I was born and where I grew up, both ended up like this.

Kelon seemed to understand Rick's thoughts, and said in a relaxed tone: "It will be much easier to detect the enemy's attack this way. As long as you can know the danger in advance, you will have time to escape, right? We can think about the use slowly! Okay, let's Let’s go.”

Leaving the workshop and heading to the area where his room was, Rick asked: "Kelong, where are the people sent to conduct other investigations?"

"They all returned safely. The one who went the farthest was Rick. The result this time is almost perfect!"

"Yeah, it's just my fault."

Rick said with a straight face, but he wasn't mocking himself either.

"But...but on the other hand, there should be some gains, right?"

"What may be the latest world map was found in the fallen goblin aerial battleship."

"Really! Isn't that an amazing harvest?"

Croon shouted excitedly, and Rick nodded.

"There are also power distribution maps of each camp, as well as a strategic map written in goblin language, but the content is just mixed with codes. I want to start interpretation and close inspection, please leave me alone for the time being."

Hearing this, Ke Long's expression became slightly complicated.

"Well...but you must take a shower! Because it really stinks!"

Kelon pinched his nose and turned to leave, while Rick sighed, entered his small room, and closed the door.

The small room, which was originally a cave, became even narrower due to the accumulation of countless books and props.

There is a small table for eating in the center of the room, and a drafting table on the inside.

, with a simple bed next to it.

After unpacking his luggage, Rick overlapped the three most valuable maps and illuminated them with an oil lamp.

This is a map that the three of them worked together to draw in the ruins. There are no gaps or stains - that is to say, Ivan's death was not in vain.

....

Rick took a deep breath and looked around, seeing no one else.

This room is a little far away from the other rooms, and the door panel is very thick.

After the usual confirmation, Rick took a deep breath and touched his chest——

With a click, the [lock] was unlocked.

Chapter 6 Heart Lock (Part 2)

"——What! It's not in vain! You damn hypocrite!"

boom! !

His fist hit the dining table hard, and Rick cursed himself.

The heavy emotions that surged like a tide instantly overwhelmed Rick's reason. His black eyes, which were like stagnant water, trembled violently as the [lock] was unlocked, and his vision was filled with the hazy and swaying water light.

Guilt, disgust, guilt, pain, self-blame...

The latest world map, power distribution map of each camp, and goblin strategy map.

Yes, of course those are important! It is a major harvest, and their presence or absence can even affect the fate of the settlement.

Being able to deduce the location of resources and strongholds will prevent them from unknowingly intruding into the battle lines of other races.

Besides, they originally spent more than five years making this map, repeatedly conducting [investigations] like walking a tightrope.

Start with nearby areas, then a rough world map.

I repeatedly updated information on dangerous areas and possible resources, until recently the map finally began to function.

At this time, as long as the intelligence brought back today is added, the credibility of their map will be greatly increased.

——But how many people died for this map?

Of course Rick knew the answer. He remembered the faces of all the members and even knew each of them by name.

If anything, Rick could remember exactly when, where and why they died.

Forty-seven people - no, one more person, so forty-eight.

They were all ordered by Rick to "die".

Not all of them were informed directly by Rick, some were informed indirectly.

But no matter who said it, the order behind it was Rick's will.

One person must be sacrificed for all, and one must be sacrificed to save two.

If it will endanger others, you must give up your own life before that happens.

Set that rule.

In this desperate world, the one who reveals to everyone the way to fight to the end is none other than Rick himself...

but.

"What can we do if we continue to do this...?"

Kill one for the sake of two, kill two for the sake of four.

That kind of thing keeps accumulating until now, and the result is forty-eight people.

After making such sacrifices, the surviving population of the settlement now amounts to nearly two thousand people.

"Come on, Rick, answer it! How long are you going to continue this practice!"

"There will come a time. Do you want to continue until the day when you kill nine hundred and ninety-nine people for the sake of one thousand and one?!"

boom!

Or should we say, until the "last person" is left?

"Ha...ha, hahahaha——!"

In such a tragic situation, how can you still have the nerve to say to the girl who lost her father: "Humanity will win?!"

"fraud!"

Lie to everyone that this is impossible and a necessary sacrifice. After deceiving them to gain recognition, drag them into exile!

Then even I relied on that lie and locked it in my heart, trying to convince myself.

Shield yourself from emotions, focus on the overall situation, and bear the necessary losses under absolute rationality.

Treat "people" as props, items that can be consumed....

——How disgusting!

The almost insane hatred towards himself burned his throat.

Don't you have any shame? Or have you forgotten your shame? ! How low do you have to sink before you are willing to do it!

"You bastard!!"

boom!