At dinner, everyone ate together. When Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu appeared in the crowd, Li Ling could feel those sneaky glances and those voices that exchanged ears.

Thanks to Haruko's persuasion, he has now completely let go. And he plans to leave everyone for a while and go to Nayin to ask some questions.

Due to the possible danger, Li Ling decided to go alone. At least for a short time, there will be no need to face those disgusting stares.

The only thing that reassured him was Qin Xiaoyu. No matter how disdainful she was about the rumors, Li Ling felt that it was still necessary to make the whole thing clear, rather than letting Xiao Yu silently suffer the criticism from behind.

When dinner was almost underway, Li Ling stood up and walked to the center of the crowd.

He thought about discussing the next matter with Ge Jin, or asking Ge Jin to take care of Qin Xiaoyu for him. But in the end, he chose to solve the problem in the simplest way.

"Buddies! Thank you all for standing up bravely in the face of my crisis! I'll never forget your kindness! Li Ling said loudly.

He glanced over everyone. Ge Jin, Qin Xiaoyu, Qingzi, Ma Qiang, Kurban, Ma Xiyu, Niu Fajia, and all the people he knows and don't know.

"Right now, I'm going to leave for a while and seek the truth about something. But before leaving, as the deputy commander, I feel compelled to share some of my thoughts with you. ”

Everyone stopped their private conversation and began to look at him.

"We come from the same place, the same earth, and we have the same name, human beings! I'm sure everyone standing here has gone through those rigorous tests, both physically and psychologically. And our original intention is for our common mission - to open up a second home for mankind. ”

No one interrupted Li Ling's speech, except for the crackling sound of the bonfire, the camp square of nearly three hundred people was quiet.

Li Ling continued, "Before we came here, all we knew was a pitiful, vague message from the human forerunners. All we know is that there is a sky and earth similar to the earth, and a water source suitable for human life. I don't know much more useful information. We came to this world with blood, fantasy, and the courage to die for a lifetime. Each of us is a hero of humanity. ”

No one spoke, but Li Ling could sense the sound of heavy breathing coming from behind him, and he could see the excited faces reflected in the red bonfire.

The speech went smoothly, and this was exactly what Li Ling expected to see. He had never deliberately trained in the art of oratory and eloquence, but he knew that as long as his every word came from his true feelings, there could be no mistake.

"We are outsiders. Just as we have fantasized countless times on Earth about alien invasions, we are bound to be ostracized by life native to Sirte. And we only have a pitiful 300 men, our ship and supplies have unfortunately sunk into the lake, our goal of meeting with the Precursors is still far away, and we have already lost a dozen brothers and sisters! So, we have to come together and every supporter is part of our big family. There is no reason for us to give up their lives and our mission from afar! ”

Whispers began to appear in the crowd. However, Li Ling could see that most people nodded lightly at him. Seems to agree with his own statement. It is estimated that those rumors against himself and Qin Xiaoyu have been broken in the crowd.

But that wasn't enough, he had to say it a little more clearly!

Although what he just said came from the heart, what he really had to say next, and he hoped that everyone would listen carefully and accept it with their hearts, as they do now.

"In the same way, because we are outsiders, we must understand who we are. We must carefully explore the world, avoid harming animals that seem intelligent enough, and show our attitude to the life here - our purpose is to build a second home for humanity here, not to become the master of life and death! ”

The crowd immediately erupted. Some shouted in dissatisfaction.

"Do you mean we're colonizers?"

"Shouldn't all those bat-like monsters be killed?"

"If we're afraid of this and that, aren't we becoming cowards?! How else to occupy this world? ”

Li Ling frowned, thinking to himself how cautious these people were in the face of those batmen, how could they suddenly become so tyrannical now?

"Li Ling! Your presentation was wonderful. But I suggest you stop! Ge Jin shouted from the side.

Li Ling ignored him, and his speech was about to end. Maybe some people will never figure it out, but there will always be someone who can understand him and stand on the same side as him.

He took a deep breath and continued, "Human nature is kind and loving. This is also the reason why I can understand why Qin Xiaoyu saved that giant beast cub. That's why I can guess that those batmen are coming to attack us. If that cub had been killed, maybe the batmen wouldn't have bluffed us. But more likely, we'll be attacked by the real wrath of those huge numbers of Batmen! Maybe we've been completely wiped out by the Batmen from Sirte! ”

There was an exclamation all around. Many people were frightened by Li Ling's words.

Even Ge Jin's mouth was wide open, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time. Although it sounds a bit exaggerated. But in retrospect, what Li Ling said was completely reasonable.

First of all, it is impossible for those batmen to attack them for no reason. Secondly, not long after the humans left the camp, the giant beast cub disappeared, obviously all this was planned, and it was guessed by Li Ling in advance.

Ge Jin couldn't help but be scared for a while. If the overwhelming creatures really intend to fight them, the supporters have no chance of victory, especially if they are not on their feet.

"This guy is really getting more and more like a leader!" Ge Jin couldn't help but mutter.

But not all of them were as sane as G. Jin. Quite a few people began to shout without any basis.

"According to you, the seven people killed by the Bat Monster died in vain?!"

"If you want to be merciful, don't eat meat in the future, eat grass! No, grass is also a kind of life, eat soil! ”

"I have love, but I can't love a brute! Hahaha. ”

……

Li Ling glanced at the shouting crowd, most of them were around Kurban, and it seemed that they were the guys who were in cahoots with him.

Shaking his head, Li Ling walked to his place. He knew he couldn't convince everyone, but as long as most people didn't speak out against it, they would consider his words and understand what he meant.

Ge Jin patted Li Ling's shoulder and said in a voice that only two people could hear: "That's right, Li Ling!" But it's too brain-burning. You need to say more incendiary words, less real feelings, and that's what speeches are! ”

"Look at me!" Ge Jin grinned and walked to the center of the crowd. "My adjutant is merciful! It's an essential virtue, and if anyone says anything about it, I'll blow his dog's head off with the only arm I have left! ”

The crowd fell silent.

"In addition, I plan to appoint a new adjutant to share the burden of me and Li Ling. Kurban's recent performance has been recognized by me, if anyone disputes that. Then please come to the stage and challenge Kurban, the fallen will be counted as losing, and the last person standing here will be our new lieutenant! ”

With that, Ge Jin returned to his seat.

An exaggerated cheer was heard from the direction where Kurban was.

"I'm wondering, who else would dare to come up and challenge me except the two honorable commanders?" Kurban smirked and walked up with a deliberate sway, looking very casual and arrogant enough.

Except for the irrational screams of his fans, there was silence all around, as if everyone had expected that no one would dare to challenge him.

Kurban ripped off his fur coat, revealing the angular muscles of his upper body, squirming exaggeratedly. "Looks like you're desperate for me to be your new commander. Then in the future, the little things such as pinching the waist and beating the back, making the bed and stacking the quilt will bother everyone. ”

Regarding the clown-like behavior of Kurban, Li Ling did not say much. Since Ge Jin intends to adopt a balanced strategy, he will definitely choose an existence that is completely opposite to his own personality. It must be arrogant, vicious, and dark......

Ge Jin frowned, and seemed to feel that Kurban's performance was a little excessive, and shouted: "Enough is enough, Kurban!" Since everyone has no objections, don't deliberately humiliate anymore. ”

"Hahaha! I feel sorry for you, you cowards! Kurban laughed a few times and prepared to walk back to his original position.

"Wait!" Unexpectedly, Qin Xiaoyu, who had been silent, suddenly stood up. "I challenge you, Kurban!"

"Xiao Yu!" Li Ling stretched out his hand to stop it, but Qin Xiaoyu dodged sideways and walked towards the center of the crowd.

"Qin-Xiao-Yu!" Kurban read it word by word, and at the same time glanced in Li Ling's direction. "I heard you're a kind little girl, huh? I advise you to hurry down! Don't let your blood scare you! ”

"Scum!" Qin Xiaoyu gritted his teeth and spit out two words, and then shouted, "Make a move!" ”

After speaking, Qin Xiaoyu didn't wait for Kurban to answer, and used all his strength to immediately throw a punch at him.

Kurban was caught off guard and was punched in the face by Qin Xiaoyu. The corner of his left eye was immediately torn into a cut, and the red blood flowed down the scar on his face, making it even more hideous.