Just at that moment, the sound of soft footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate.
Lin Yuan came in from outside.
His eyes were red, and his face showed signs of exhaustion, which clearly showed that he had not slept all night. Worry that still lingered between his brows.
He held a large, rough clay bowl in his hand, filled with steaming Linggu soup. The soup was light in color, with some tender wild vegetables floating on top, and the aroma was simple but comforting.
Lin Yuan walked over to David, gently handed him the soup bowl, and said nothing.
David took the bowl of soup, feeling the warmth on his fingertips.
He lowered his head and took a sip. The soup was smooth and flowed down his throat, carrying Linggu’s unique sweet taste and light aroma of wild vegetables.
It doesn’t taste very good, but it really warms the stomach. A warm sensation slowly descended from the throat to the lower abdomen, eliminating the cold feeling that was still felt in the morning.
“How are you?”
David put down the soup bowl and spoke quietly.
He could feel that Lin Yuan’s expression today was different, and it was definitely not just an ordinary morning greeting.
Lin Yuan nodded, but did not immediately look up. He simply walked to the stairs and squatted down.
He hugged his knees with both hands, curled up into a ball, and looked like a child who had done something wrong and didn’t know how to speak, very different from the calm and firm leader of the resistance army in the past.
Silence spread across the courtyard.
The morning wind blew, causing some fallen leaves to gently swirl.
After a long time, Lin Yuan slowly spoke, his voice a little hoarse and filled with almost unconcealed struggle: “Last night you said we should continue today’s prison escape and also destroy the God Clan’s two remaining prisons. After I came back, I thought about it all night.”
David mumbled in agreement and waited quietly for what would happen.
“Then I felt that this was inappropriate.”
Lin Yuan finally raised his head, revealing a pair of red eyes with faint dark circles underneath, which clearly showed that he had not slept all night and was exhausted.
“The Protoss Alliance has complete information. It is impossible for them to keep secret an event as big as the Black Rock Prison break-in, the murder of the prison warden, and the rescue of hundreds of prisoners.”
By now, the news had most likely reached the Divine Clan’s main hall. The other two prisons were definitely on full alert, with all restrictions lifted, guards doubled, and perhaps even influential figures personally watching over them.
He paused, his tone heavy: “If we leave now, that would not be courage, it would be like walking into the firing line, it would be the same as throwing away our lives.”
David put down the empty bowl in his hand and placed it on the stone steps beside him. He turned to look at her, his expression calm: “You didn’t say that last night.”
Last night by the campfire, Lin Yuan raised his glass and shouted passionately, declaring that he would follow David to raid the God Clan’s prison and eradicate injustice. The atmosphere was enthusiastic, and everyone was swept away by the excitement.
Lin Yuan smiled bitterly, a smile mixed with helplessness and self-mockery.
“I’m really happy and excited. In the past three hundred years, our resistance army has never felt so triumphant. It’s natural to have a drink, get carried away, and say some heroic words.”
He sighed softly, his voice low, “But I am the leader of the resistance, not a reckless person who only cares about having fun. I may be happy, but I can’t lose my mind, and I can’t lose my responsibility.”
“The lives of every one of the hundreds of people in Freedom Valley are in my hands. We have lost too many of our brothers during the last prison break; we cannot afford to take any more unnecessary risks.”
Another swift and devastating attack, if it failed, would bring complete destruction to the entire Freedom Valley. I can’t afford to take risks, and I can’t afford to lose.
After listening, David didn’t refute, but just sat on the steps next to Lin Yuan, standing side by side with him.
The stone steps felt slightly cold, carrying the scent of morning dew.
His gaze drifted into the depths of the valley, where hills and dense forests stretched into the distance, a serene and peaceful scene.
But he knew that this calm was very fragile and could be shattered at any time by the iron hooves of the gods.
“Then what do you think we should do?” David asked gently.
Lin Yuan fell silent again.
His lips were slightly pursed, his eyebrows were furrowed, and his knuckles were slightly white due to the force he used, which clearly showed that he was struggling in his heart.
He pondered the matter all night; every path is full of thorns, and every choice carries enormous risks.
After a long time, he slowly spoke, his voice low and firm: “We need help.”
“We are not enough. The number of people in the Free Valley who are truly capable of fighting is only a few hundred, and most of them are the old, the weak, women and children, and only a few are experts.”
Blackrock Prison succeeded in its previous attack thanks to two factors: the surprise attack and your presence. However, facing a fully prepared Protoss army, our small army is completely unable to match it.
FAQ Novel
Q: How does David handle the alcohol consumed during the celebration?
A: David uses the chaotic power within his body, circulating it to quickly clear his mind and eliminate any lingering effects of the alcohol.
Q: What is unique about the power David demonstrates?
A: He demonstrates a chaotic purple power that is calm and gentle, yet encompasses and suppresses everything, appearing mysterious and unfathomable.
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