After listening to Lin Yi's heavy briefing, Colonel Brandley Edward collapsed silently.

That guy, he's actually right......

It was the only thought that crossed his mind at this moment.

Although he was reluctant to say it, he still had to admit that this time, he was wrong.

Because of the ignorance of the vast universe and the neglect of the hidden crisis, it not only led to the sacrifice of so many outstanding soldiers, but also lost a valuable pilot forever.

And these are unbearable losses for today's "Ark" and for the only remaining human beings.

If Qin Feng could still stand here at this time, he really wanted to ask the other party how he did it, how could he guess so accurately......

It's a pity that there is never regret medicine to take in this world.

But......

The problem, which has already happened; Mistakes that have been made...... So remorse and chagrin are all too extravagant things......

The most critical question now is to consider what to do next......

Especially, and therefore the impact on yourself......

After all, Lieutenant Colonel Li Mingchen ...... It's not been a day or two that guy has coveted his position as the captain. If it was known from above, Qin Feng, this kid, had suggested that he should be cautious......

It's just that, after all, he was the one who had an argument with him in front of so many pilots......

What to do?

Pregnant!

"Second Lieutenant Qin, it's a heroic ......" The colonel calmly spoke, and the nasolabial folds at the corners of his mouth seemed to be a little deeper.

"Up, Colonel......"

"When no one questioned the mission, he was the first to warn, and in the face of a sudden crisis, he was also the first to jump out and shoulder the responsibility of saving the entire ark with his young shoulders. So he's a hero. ”

"But, sir......"

"Yes...... A real military man! The colonel admonished sternly, "So Xiaolin, you must learn from him well!" ”

"I ......"

"I will propose to the Commander-in-Chief Headquarters that Qin be posthumously awarded the rank of second lieutenant and lieutenant, and at the same time apply for a civic medal for him from the provisional government and hold a memorial meeting." The colonel stood up.

He knew too well the relationship between Lin Yi and Qin Feng.

This young pilot, who is a little enthusiastic in the second grade, has almost worshipped the stinky boy who "relied on the back door" to infiltrate the air team in front of him like an idol.

So......

Give him the grief after his death, at least he can stop this kid's mouth so that he doesn't go around talking nonsense.

Anyway, Qin Feng was already dead, and it didn't matter how big the rank was awarded to him.

As for the other pilots...... He has a way!

As long as he took advantage of Qin Feng's death, he could logically send all the Second Air Force that was present that day to the desert planet where reptiles were rampant......

This can be regarded as letting this guy use his residual heat.

"But now is not the time to grieve!" The colonel continued, the heaviness on his face had been swept away! Instead, there was a high-pitched and passionate voice, "In order that the blood of the second lieutenant will not be shed in vain, we must continue to move forward!" Isn't it too sorry for Second Lieutenant Qin, who exchanged his life for everyone's safety? ”

"This ......"

"So go down and get some rest, there's more important things to do! You've worked hard, Lin Yi - you brought back an important scientific research group, you must know that these scientists are the treasures of the 'Ark' now! I'll take credit for you. ”

Go on...... Moving forward?

However, Lin Yi didn't seem to hear the colonel's last words at all, but was completely silent for a long time before slowly raising his hand and saluting.

He was not a man of words, but a qualified military man.

Therefore, whether in terms of etiquette or military regulations, he cannot contradict the official.

But......

"Bang!"

When he turned to leave, the door that was almost twisted and deformed because of excessive force still showed his indignation very well.

Unfortunately, this indignation did not last long......

Because soon, the indignation turned into ......

Fear!

"Lin Jun!"

Walking around the corner of the pilot's lounge, a petite figure emerged from the shadows of the cloister and called out to him.

Although that voice was not loud and even a little cowardly, for Lin Yi, it was like a bolt from the blue!

He involuntarily stopped, and then his eyes widened as they almost fell out of their sockets.

Damn it!

How could it be her?!

What I am most afraid of now is her, and the last thing I want to see is her, but it is obviously an empty aisle, but I just bumped into her......

He really wanted to escape......

But it was like a nail under his feet, and he couldn't move a single step, so he could only watch the girl approach step by step, and watch the coffee-colored double ponytail spread out in front of his eyes......

“…… Good work, Lin Jun. The girl stamped her feet unconsciously, and it seemed as if she had been standing there for a long time.

Then, he handed the wine bottle in his hand to Lin Yi: "This, this is some sake brewed by myself, although I dare not say how good it is, but if so, I still have a little bit of confidence......

However, Lin Yi didn't reach out to pick it up.

Although it is a luxury item that is rarely seen on the "Ark" today, even though it is an out-of-print product made by a beautiful girl herself......

Because his whole person has been completely stunned.

"Qing, Qingxiang sister-in-law......"

"I know, according to the regulations, I shouldn't have come here, and I shouldn't have asked ...... at this time"

"That's, that's ......"

Lin Yi really wanted to say that since he knew, don't ask, at least don't come to ask me, and bribe the officer with something......

Do you know that the last person I want to see right now is you!

But in the end, he didn't say anything.

Because he is a man of few words......

"But, but if you do, I'm really not at ease." Haruka hesitated for a moment, then finally raised her head as if she had made up her mind, "...... Me, may I ask you a little bit? ”

"I, I ......"

Lin Yi really wanted to say no! According to the rules, you can't ask about anything until the mission is over, and I won't tell you anything......

But in the end, he didn't say anything.

Because he is a man of few words......

"I seem to ...... See your squad is missing a plane......"

Haruka Ito lowered her gaze slightly, as if she didn't dare to look into Lin Yi's eyes anymore.

"So, Second Lieutenant Qin, he ...... There should be other unfinished business...... So I didn't come back...... That's what I understand...... Right? ”

She asked softly, as if her throat had dried up so much that it couldn't make much noise.

"Hmm. It is true that Second Lieutenant Qin has a very important task to complete, so he cannot return to the team for the time being. ”

Lin Yi really wanted to calmly make such a duplicity reply. Even if it's just a lie, a lie that can be easily debunked.

But now Haruka wants to listen, isn't that what she wants to hear?

Isn't she all there herself, tactfully seeking confirmation?

Even if you don't say anything, just nod your head.

Now is the time!

Nod your head!

Confirm it!

Give her the answers she wants!

It's just such a simple action.

"Boss...... Can't come back......"

But how can I say it!

Can people who are not good at words not know even the most basic lies?

Lin Yi really wanted to bite his tongue off. I want to find a crack in the ground to get into-

Just because of guilt! Because he is the one who survived, the one who bought the maiden's husband with his life......

Just because of shame! Because he is a soldier, a soldier who did not return triumphantly and did not die on the battlefield, but was rescued by the sacrifice of his comrades!

And because of the girl's suddenly frozen hand, and the wine bottle that slipped silently in her hand......

"Smack-"

The bottle, unincidentally, shattered......

But it's no wonder that no glass can survive such a violent collision on the floor of the corridor made of metal titanium......

So, it's broken......

Like a girl's heart......

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Dark, dark.

Even the light of the stars outside the porthole could not penetrate the darkness that hung over the room.

It was completely dark, and even if someone walked into the room, they couldn't even tell which way they were heading, whether they were really moving forward.

Cold, cold.

The room that has long been out of power has no warmth in the slightest, and can only make people feel as if they are locked in a freezer, even more bitterly cold than the space outside, where there is no temperature at all.

Cold, terrible, lonely......

Then, Haruka Ito, just hugging her knees like that, curled up there.

It's cold, it's okay......

Since I am the only one - and I will be the only one in this once warm little home in the future, it doesn't matter if it's cold.

It's black, it's okay......

Since he is the only one - and there will not be a person like him in the future who can light his heart, then it doesn't matter if it's dark.

After all...... Qin Jun, the chest that looked delicate, but was actually so wide that it was reassuring......

The one who can let himself with a little low blood pressure pillow every night before going to bed, and transition some heat to warm the slightly cool body, such a chest......

It's gone......

In the future, there will be only memories left......

Recall......