XII - A three-month voyage

"Sailing? Me?"

Nearly a month has passed since I went out shopping that day.

Looking at Bayi Yonglin, who was sitting in front, Ji Yuehua asked with wide eyes.

"Ahh To put it more accurately, as a representative of the Technology Development Bureau, I will follow the exploration fleet and the escort fleet to the nearby waters to explore and see if we can find the mineral deposits of the "Divine Crystal", and we will have to gather this afternoon."

In fact, Ji Yuehua was not the only one who was surprised. Putting down the urgent paperwork in her hand, Bayi Yonglin also looked entangled.

"Let's talk about it first, I only received this instruction this morning, originally I thought that I would have to wait another ten days for a certain island in the offshore area, and the "Divine Crystal" mine under the control of our military headquarters officially announced that the mine deposits had bottomed out yesterday. It seems that the old man in the east wants to find a new mining site and bring it into the control of the military department before the existing inventory of "Divine Crystals" falls to less than seventy percent. ”

Since the advent of "Mythical Technology", from the research work of the Technology Development Bureau, to the operation of the "Mythical System", to the ordinary energy supply of today's military departments, whether it is to resist the invasion of "Calamity" or maintain daily functions, it has been supported by "Mythical Crystal", which has reached an inseparable extent.

The "Divine Crystal" mine within the safe range was exhausted, and it was no wonder that Dongfang Canglong would give the order to go to sea so anxiously.

It's just that

"What about the preparation of supplies? If I'm not mistaken, the list of supplies was finalized only two weeks ago? Is it really too late?"

"It's too late, and now it's only about half ready. The remaining half will take half a month at the earliest. ”

"What about the construction of ships? The old ships are either outdated and slightly damaged, or they have already been equipped with the existing "Divine Crystal" mining site, although the construction of new ships has begun after the meeting half a year ago, but now the progress of the completion of the project is only about 80%, right?"

"To be exact. The number of ships that can be officially put into service is four, and the total number of ships will be eight, with the addition of existing ships that can continue to be used and one ship that has not yet been built. According to the instructions of the old man in the East, the fleet was divided into two groups. The advance fleet will depart early tomorrow morning to search for the existence of offshore islands and confirm whether there are "mythical crystals" hidden on them. Wait until the news comes from the advance fleet. The subsequent fleet will set off with building materials and other materials to rendezvous with the advance fleet, and officially establish a base on the island where the "Mythical Crystal" is hidden. Because the size of the fleet was reduced by half, it was enough to provide the supplies carried by the advance fleet. As for those owed, they were left to wait for the news from the advance fleet, and the above came from this urgent document from the office of the old man in the East. ”

As she spoke, Bayi Yonglin handed the paperwork on the table to Ji Yuehua.

Taking the paperwork from the hand of Bayi Yonglin, Ji Yuehua quickly swept it up, and sure enough. There is almost no difference between the main content and what Bayi Yonglin said.

The second half of the document was accompanied by a list of members of the advance fleet, several of which were quite familiar to Ji Yuehua, and they caught his attention the moment they saw them.

The names on the list include "Commander of the Fifth Division - Kong Ciren", "Adjutant of the Fifth Division - Yukino Tachibana", "Commander of the Eighth Division - Kenneth Albert", and, at the end of the list, the name and title of Ji Yuehua are prominently written, "Adjutant of the 13th Division - Ji Yuehua".

Due to the limited manpower of the 13th Division of the Military Department, which is the center

So, steer the boat, keep track of the charts, and maintain daily tasks including cleaning and preparing meals for the crew. and the establishment of a temporary base after finding the island, and so on. All of them are handled by external personnel.

During this trip, the 13th Division's real mission was only to protect the exploration fleet and repel the invading "calamity" if necessary. Until here, Ji Yuehua can still understand.

"But why am I the only one in the Technology Development Bureau to set off with the fleet?"

"Because you're my lieutenant, fool! The number of the 13th Division was already very small. And it's a special support force, and what's more, apart from me, you are the only one who has the authority and ability to touch all the affairs of the Technology Development Bureau in the true sense of the word. As an adjutant, both his identity and ability are more than enough, the old man in the east probably thinks so, right?"

"So. Sister Yonglin, you"

"I'll stay here at the headquarters for the time being, and wait until you find out, and then join you with the follow-up fleet, and before that, I'll have to explain some details of the work to the people outside. For the first time in more than 10 years, the director and deputy director of the Technology Development Bureau went out at the same time. If you wish, you can only leave some of the things to those outside. ”

As she spoke, Bayi Yonglin rolled her eyes at Ji Yuehua.

Feeling something suspiciously resentful, Ji Yuehua smiled and said, "Well, maybe, Sister Yonglin, after you assign the work to Mr. Yutankain, they will unexpectedly find that Mr. Yutankain and they are more beautiful than me in some places?"

"What stupid things are you talking about? Do you think that everyone is like you, and as long as you take the job, you will learn it naturally? If that were the case, I would have thrown out the position of director long ago!"

"Speak, speak! A while ago, I heard Mr. Yuzumiin say that he seems to have a daughter who is about four years old, and he has been interested in books about science since he was a child! I always feel a little like Sister Yonglin, maybe you can get along?"

"Huh? Are you already four years old, or are you just interested in it? By the time I was four years old, I was able to memorize the principles, concepts, and even the actual operation of civilian technology.

"No, no, not everyone is as good as Sister Yonglin, I didn't even hear of addition and subtraction when I was four years old, don't look at me like this, I'm serious! Sister Yonglin, you know it too, right? I was picked up by Sister Zi when I was four years old, and I didn't even know what a "day" was at that time!"

Like this, it was obviously on the eve of departure, but it was pointless for a while.

Gradually, the tension and anxiety in my heart faded a little.

(Is the duration of the mission three months?) Now, I haven't seen Sister Zi and them for a long time. )

Sighing softly, Ji Yuehua turned around, turned her head and said, "Then, there are less than five hours left, if there is nothing else to explain, I will go and talk to Sister Zi and them first." ”

"Cut! My mind is full of sisters, sisters and sisters, you guy is really consistent and give me a wait!"

With a voice that only he could hear, Bayi Yonglin muttered, and then raised his voice to stop Ji Yuehua, who was about to leave.

"Before you go, take this!"

Ji Yuehua turned around again, only to see a red shadow suddenly flying towards her!

Although it has been a while since I went to the front line, after all, the foundation of the hard work of the past is still there.

Reaching out in mid-air to catch the red shadow, Ji Yuehua looked intently at a long knife with a red handle, and at the position of the handle, it was engraved with a flame pattern, and at the moment of hand, a warm feeling came from the palm of his hand.

"The first bullet of the prototype "attribute weapon" - fire attribute "oracle weapon", the old man in the east said that the name should be a little more majestic before, let's call it "Hell Flame" You guy, didn't you say before that you no longer use bows and arrows as your main weapon? Because it was a prototype type bargain, it was given to you. Take it, and get the out of here. ”

As if a little tired, Bayi Yonglin made a quick roll gesture to Ji Yuehua, "Remember to test the performance in actual combat for me, the next time I see you, I will hear a long, long report." ”

(To be continued.) )