latelenovela Chapter 398 Returning the Money in Full
Chapter 398 Returning the Money in Full
"You participated in the battle too?" Zhong Ming asked.
"No... We were building the top floor of your castle when that beast came and threw all our brothers down... I'm sorry, Lord Cuihong, we really can't use what you taught us."
Zhong Ming's face was terribly gloomy.
Someone else added, "Old Six died from the fall; they were the ones who did it."
What is the meaning of "Flame Wolf Army Headquarters"?
"I don't know about that. It seems like all the murderers have been apprehended." He shrugged, knowing that someone of his status wouldn't have access to any high-level information.
In the logistics department, the team leader is usually at the Foundation Establishment stage, but the deputy team leader is much less advanced. At the sixth level of Qi Refining is the norm, and sometimes they are forced into positions and even become the third level of Qi Refining.
The first guess that popped into Zhong Ming's mind was that there was something big behind this, and that someone might have offered double the benefits to get the 135th Battalion and us to be completely wiped out.
The difference is that the other side must have received huge benefits and are counting money in the hospital, while we can only lie there cursing.
"I understand. What are you planning to do now?"
He hesitated because they had come here voluntarily to build it, but now everyone's morale was low and they didn't want to continue. However, they had only built halfway, and they couldn't just give up.
"Brothers, our enthusiasm has waned somewhat, and it's probably going to take a while longer to finish." His eyes darted around.
Zhong Ming sighed and said, "Do you have a way to repair only the bottom few floors? Just stabilize them and prevent them from collapsing."
"Of course, that's possible." The engineering team has a technique that involves using spiritual power to create a brick-like shape to temporarily hold the stone in place, and then using a spell to remove the brick and replace it with a new one.
This spell can only be used in places with few restrictions, for fear of being attacked at night.
Good news, all the restrictions here have been broken.
"Okay, that's settled then. From this moment on, this place will be the pillar of shame for the 134th Battalion. Understand?"
"Sir, are you still staying here...?"
“I’m the only captain who didn’t participate in the war because I was in jail? I think that’s a disgrace.”
These words did not elicit any persuasion from the people behind him; instead, everyone fell silent.
What does this mean? It means that they also believe that, regardless of the circumstances, everyone else will fight to the death while you remain at ease, which certainly carries the suspicion of being cowardly and seeking only to survive.
"Your morale is very low, why?"
"Sir, regarding this matter, we..."
"Because this is a naked disgrace, not the general who is angry and ashamed, not the captain who is motivated by shame and then becomes brave. You are a bunch of powerless Qi Refining ants, an insignificant cog that can be replaced at any time, a bunch of ants under the Acacia tree."
“Sir, you can’t say that about us.” One of them mustered up the courage to retort, but as he spoke, his voice grew softer and softer, his confidence waning.
Because he knew that Zhong Ming was telling the truth.
Zhong Ming sneered, "So what? So you can't shed the blood of the 134th Battalion? You can't grow the bones of the 134th Battalion?"
“Nonsense. I have been working here for 34 years. The 134th Battalion is my home. No matter what, I have dedicated half of my life to this place and will dedicate the rest of my life to it.”
Zhong Ming stared at him coldly, his voice suddenly rising, "So you only love this place when you're winning, is that it! Answer me!"
One sentence left the others feeling ashamed, leading to an even more complete silence.
"You cheered when I led you to victory, and you feigned death when the lady failed. Is this all there is to your spirit? Only those who can turn the tide and save the collapsing edifice can truly love this place, while everyone else is just a fence-sitter, is that it!"
Zhong Ming didn't blame them for not accomplishing anything, but he was very angry that they had lost their spirit.
"Do you think I'm training you for fun? To let you stand up and be heroes in a distant, unattainable day? No, I'm training you to unite, to be vigilant. You see, this day could come at any moment, with the captains critically wounded and on the verge of death, and the entire camp falling apart? Yes, it's always been this way."
Zhong Ming was like an angry lion, exuding an extremely terrifying aura. "You didn't scatter when the tree fell. You are still working in the camp. You are proud. You love this place. You feel that you stayed here when the camp was in its most dangerous time... Before you came to me, I could understand that."
He pointed to the people behind him, especially those who were trying to sneak away, which frightened them so much that they dared not move. "I trained you here so that in the most critical times, there would still be people in the camp who would be able to keep their spirits up, people who would still stand up to organize and lead, people who would still not lose hope, people who would still be able to inspire others, people who would still be able to complete the mission with determination, and people who would still have the courage to start over when they have lost everything."
He angrily pointed to the tattered guard flag behind him. The battalion flag had been taken by the enemy and destroyed in the battle, leaving only the tattered flag hanging on the wall.
"One day, there will be only one person left in the entire battalion, just one person. I want him to dare to carry the flag for 108,000 miles, train and recruit soldiers for 108,000 days, and lead a revenge army to sweep across enemy territory. My army is an iron-blooded force with an indomitable will."
Every word is like thunder.
"If you feel that your level is too low and it sounds like a fantasy, then you don't need to come from today onwards. If you lack talent and God doesn't give you the opportunity, no one will blame you. If you are fickle like weeds, hesitant to do great things but risking your life for small gains, and lack determination in the face of difficulties, I will not criticize you, but I will absolutely not allow you to come here for training again."
Zhong Ming ignored them and moved with lightning speed, leaping onto the only pillar at the top of the castle in an instant.
That pillar was very sturdy. It was originally connected to a wall and existed as a floor support for the eighth floor. It never imagined that one day it would become the highest point in the castle.
Zhong Ming stepped onto the pillar, unable to visualize the horrific scene, so he spread his arms and fell backward.
He leaped up from the ground there, and then fell down from there, crashing heavily to the ground.
The people outside were startled and quickly surrounded him, asking with concern, "Lord Cuihong, are you alright?"
Something's happened, something very serious.
Zhong Ming sat up and coughed. "You guys fell down from there like that?"
"Uh, yeah."
“You are injured, you are glorious, but he dared to touch my men, and I will avenge that arrow.” Zhong Ming stood up, pointed to the ground and said, “It hurts. More than thirty days ago, this place was filled with pain, and I will repay him in full.”