2nd Air Force, Captain's Office......

Cold, an endless chill permeated this spacious room, so cold that even with the air conditioning turned on, you couldn't feel the slightest warmth.

It was so cold that it was as if something had malfunctioned in the mothership's life-support system, causing the absolute zero cold of outer space to seep in.

At least, that's what Qin Feng felt when he stood upright in Major Walker's office.

The atmosphere is surprisingly weird. Although a long time had passed, the Major remained silent, staring at him intently through the wide desk.

stared at his heart and sank vigorously......

And then ......

"I've offended you in no way, Lieutenant?"

"No, Major. You have always taken great care of me. Qin Feng replied loudly.

"So you're going to sit in my place?" The major stood up without any humor, and even pulled out a chair for the other party with his own hands with great grace......

"Nope! Major, in fact I have never had such unrealistic ideas! Qin Feng hurriedly straightened up and straightened his chest.

It's a pity that his guarantee was exchanged for ......

Smack-

Major Walker slapped the page in his hand on the table with a hard blow:

"Can you tell me what the hell is going on? You actually asked me to approve you to fight without getting an order from the Empty Finger Center? ”

But......

His anger is indeed understandable.

Ten minutes ago, when Qin Feng walked into this office with a solemn face, explained everything he saw in detail in the center of the empty finger, and handed him this "permission to fight......

The squadron leader, who had "always taken great care of him," almost didn't throw anything in his face after glancing at him.

He couldn't help but be angry.

was so angry that he even left behind the shocking news that he had just heard from Qin Feng's mouth, the shocking news of the complete failure of "Ragnarok"......

When this capable subordinate threw this kind of "sortie permit" that could not be approved by the brigade, but had to be issued by himself privately, like a joke, on his desktop......

Is it April Fool's Day?

"Because there are still our compatriots there, sir!" Qin Feng replied.

"But even you can't be sure of that, can you?" The major almost lost his breath, holding his hand "permission to attack", trembling like chaff.

Soon, however, he realized his gaffe.

"Listen." The Major slowed his tone slightly, "You're the best pilot I've ever had, and I don't want to lose you." Although the Colonel's attitude is not good, his scruples are not unreasonable, this ambiguous signal is too risky, and we have lost too much ......"

"It's because we've lost so many good fighters that we can't give up any possible clues, can't we?" Qin Feng retorted.

"But have you thought about it?! If this order had been issued, more people might have hitched in! ”

Walker's anger was completely ignited by the stubbornness of his subordinates, and his roar gradually coincided with the loud sound of the table being hammered hard.

"And these people who accompany you to hell are also your comrades-in-arms! And your closest comrades-in-arms! ”

However, in the face of his boss's anger, Qin Feng was just ......

"What if one of those trapped Marines has your son?"

A little calmly spat out a stunned question.

"You ......," Major Walker froze.

"What if one of these people is your brother......

……

"Compare your heart to your heart, Major." Qin Feng continued, "There are too many eyes behind us, too many parents, wives and children watching, and that kind of gaze will overwhelm me. ”

"But they're family members of military personnel! That's how you should be aware! Major Walker spoke sharply.

Because it's not like that......

He could barely maintain his majesty......

It's just that......

Faced with the fragile stubbornness of his boss, Qin Feng ......

Sighing softly:

"My father used to be a pilot." He said, "He died in a mission, when I was young, but until now, I can't forget that time, when the strange big brimmed hat solemnly handed me the death notice, and at the same time said to me in a turbid tone: 'I'm sorry to bring you this bad news, you must be strong...... 'I don't know what the soldier's mood was, but I know that for my little me, it was equivalent to the collapse of a world......

……

"So I understand that feeling......" Qin Feng looked at the major who was speechless, and then said, "So I never attended a memorial service......

"Because I can't see those who stand on the pulpit and shout, 'I feel honored that my husband died for humanity!'" Wife ......"

……

"Because I know ......," Qin Feng paused, "When they shouted those words from the podium, they had to desperately suppress the sadness in their hearts......"

……

"That's why I can't tolerate the powerlessness of watching others desperate and doing nothing myself......"

……

"Because," Qin Feng paused, "we are all human beings." ”

Silent......

Silence spread through the office without restraint, neither of them spoke, not even the slightest movement, except for the air conditioner to fill the room with warmth in vain......

It's just that the oppressive atmosphere almost freezes the air......

It wasn't until a long time, until a long time, that the major slowly turned around......

And then......

"I won't sign this order."

"Major!"

"I've never seen you today."

"Uh......"

"I never told you that all the pilots were still in the lounge......," Walker said, turning to face the blackboard marked with various navigation marks behind him, "Strange why did the 'Banshee' become so awkward in simulating gravity after the modification......"

……

"Could it be the negative impact of the new energy weapon......

“…… Thank you, sir. ”

Qin Feng stood upright and saluted......

Then, with a thank you that was destined not to receive any reply, he turned and walked out the door of the office.

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When Qin Feng walked into the pilots' lounge of the Second Air Force, the atmosphere was simply a little depressing.

Every familiar face is full of unwillingness and resentment.

"Boss, you're back." Lin Yi was the first to catch a glimpse of Qin Feng with a solemn face, "Major Walker......"

"I've already met the Major." Qin Feng's words were concise and to the point.

He can completely understand everyone's mood at the moment, it is obviously his bloody achievements, but at the last moment, the fruits of victory were easily taken away, this kind of ending, no matter who it is, must not be happy......

So it's entirely conceivable that:

For this "sharp knife team" that has been pressing on itself for a long time......

For the guys in this team who usually have their eyes above the top, they always feel that they are the "hero company" of the brigade and their eyes are above the top......

For those who are usually arrogant and don't take them seriously at all, all of them have the temperament of "heaven and earth, only me......

When people hear what happened to them, they may be shocked......

However, sympathy can only be too extravagant......

Even in the worst-case scenario, it is not impossible to have insinuating cynicism, or even to reject it outright in a word......

Not to mention the authorization of the squadron leader of his own company......

Didn't get it.

So......

"Guys." He clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.

Because something must be said, because something must be done......

"Guys, I'm ......" Qin Feng paused, facing the familiar faces surrounding him, he didn't know how to speak for a while.

These are my closest comrades-in-arms, friends who have been on countless side by side in the past three years, and who have come from the rain of bullets again and again......

And now, what he wants them to do is to face death......

How could he open his mouth?

However, the silence was only short-lived......

"People always say, 'I have good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?' He smiled self-deprecatingly, "But unfortunately, I only have bad news and worse news to tell you." ”

The players looked at each other.

"The bad news is that ...... 'Ragnarok' has failed."

Accompanied by these words, it was expected, the crowd exploded, and all the people were talking about each other......

After all, for these time pictures, people who are still stuck in the previous exciting victory, and who are just indignant because of the robbery of their military achievements, want to immediately take over the earth-shaking upheaval of more than an hour, it obviously takes a little time.

However, Qin Feng didn't have time to silently wait for someone to ask questions, or wait for his comrades to gradually calm down.

Because there are more pressing things to do.

Every second counts!

So, it can only ......

"I regret to tell you that many people have lost their lives because of this, all the First Air Force was martyred, and the Marine Corps ...... Lost contact too. With a slight increase in his voice, the young lieutenant struggled to keep his tone at the level that had just overpowered the crowd's chatter......

Even if he said a heavy message, it was a bolt from the blue sky than before.

"What we encountered was a deliberate and insidious trap by the Zerg...... Qin Feng sighed, "So the worse news is...... The Zerg, smarter than we think, even smarter than us. ”

He paused, then looked at everyone's shocked expressions: "I don't want to say too much about the reason for the defeat, because we have more important things to accomplish than this now." ”

……

"On that planet, there are also our comrades, there is a group of surviving Marines, and when I was in the center of the air finger, I received their distress signal......"

Crowd......

It has begun to calm down gradually......

But behind the calm, there is a terrible silence......

"The next thing I'm going to say may be a bit difficult for a strong man. Because I decided to go and fetch them back and needed someone to ...... with me."

……

"I'm not going to order anybody, and I don't have the power. So I'll tell you what's going on...... I don't have any authorization. ”

The young lieutenant truthfully stated the facts, and had no intention of concealing them, because he knew that those standing here were his brothers, friends, and even relatives who had lived and died together......

And there should never be any hiding between relatives, right?

It's a pity that the candid results ......

But it only changed back to the silence of all the pilots, and even Lin Yi, the wingman pilot who has always been the only one who looks at the horse, seems to be stunned.

"I want you, the mission you volunteered for is dangerous." Qin Feng glanced at the silent crowd on all sides, "Because this is likely to be a trap, it is likely to be a conspiracy of the Zerg, so we may all die, even if it is me, I'm afraid it will be no exception......"

……

"And, what's worse...... Even if we come back alive, we won't be heroes, and we may even face a court-martial. ”

…… There was still no reply.

"Willing to accept this challenge." He paused, took a deep breath, and swept his gaze over each warrior one by one, "Please take a step forward......

And then......

The answer is the countless footprints that remain in place!

That's all!