1298: Chapter 1298: Internal Rift 1298: Chapter 1298: Internal Rift This was a psychological war, where rcenaries were desperate to survive.
In order to live, they would stop at nothing and do anything.
The artificial intelligence seized upon this ntality of the rcenaries, offering a promise that if they killed Lu Yi, they could have a way out.
Gu Fan tried to reason with them, urging the rcenaries not to fall for it, not to be used.
Even if they really killed Lu Yi, it wouldn’t win them a way out.
This damn AI just wanted to see everyone slaughtering each other.
In fact, the rcenaries knew they were being used and were not willing to be manipulated, but their situation was indeed very disadvantageous to them.
Thankfully, everyone had montarily eased relations, but Gu Fan and the others remained on guard against the rcenaries.
How could they continue forward at ease when they had to worry about potential shots from behind?
“What a predicant!” Gu Fan gritted his teeth in secret.
This damn AI was really good at sowing discord.
Now, even if the rcenaries didn’t take action, they would constantly pressure Gu Fan and his team.
Gu Fan knew clearly that it was impossible to find a way out under such pressure, so he made a decisive decision to ditch the rcenaries.
“I’m very sorry, everyone!” Gu Fan suddenly blurted out an apologetic phrase, leaving everyone puzzled.
Suddenly, Gu Fan started with a kick, fiercely sending a rcenary flying, then striking out with punches and kicks at the nearby rcenaries.
This sudden turn of events caught the rcenaries off guard, with many of them getting knocked down.
Lu Yi, Ouyang Jin, and Irina also imdiately took action, leading their people to quickly flee the scene, creating distance from the rcenaries.
At the sa ti, Lu Yi threw a shield to Gu Fan.
In order to buy ti for his comrades, Gu Fan fought as long as possible, swinging his fists and feet with great force to keep the rcenaries from pursuing Lu Yi and the others.
“What do you an by this?” The rcenaries were angry, pulling out their guns and aiming at Gu Fan.
Gu Fan kept retreating while shielding himself with the shield in front of him, blocking the bullets that were fired, and added, “I’m sorry, but the mont you thought about killing Lu Yi, you were destined not to be able to join us on our journey.
However, rest assured, once I find a way out, I will definitely co back to rescue you.”
Hearing this, the rcenaries grew even more annoyed.
One by one, they rushed at Gu Fan, no longer trusting him.
They felt that even if Gu Fan did find a way out, he wouldn’t bother with them because they had completely offended him.
Gu Fan, shield in hand, greeted the rcenaries’ heads, knocking them to the ground.
“Damn it, you’re forcing our hand,” the rcenaries said, no longer holding back, their bullets no longer shooting at the shield, but at parts of Gu Fan’s body that were unprotected.
Gu Fan had Vajra Body Protection; his body was impervious to blades and guns.
As long as the firearms weren’t too powerful, he could block the bullets, but it still hurt.
“Darn it, if you are playing for keeps, then so will I.” Gu Fan unleashed all his strength, charging into the crowd with punches and kicks dealt with great force.
In a short ti, Gu Fan knocked down all the rcenaries who dared to fight back and shoot.
Then he waved: “Thank you all for going easy on .
For the sake of those who did not lay hands on , as I said—I will co to rescue you once I find the way out.” With that, Gu Fan turned and fled.
Several battered rcenaries were fuming, “What are you waiting for?
Chase him!”
A part of the rcenaries disagreed with this approach and even retorted, “It’s your reckless actions that have caused Gu Fan to lose trust in us.”
“What do you an?
We just wanted everyone to be able to leave alive.
What did we do wrong?”
“Ultimately, you’re terrified of dying and willing to betray your own teammates–that’s selfishness.”
“Bullshit!
If sacrificing one can save more lives, even if that ans sacrificing myself, I have no fear.
It’s those who aren’t willing to make sacrifices for the team that are truly selfish.”
Just as the rcenaries were splitting into factions, accusing each other, relations worsening, General Horton arrived with a few n upon hearing the noise.
The bickering rcenaries, who had almost co to blows, saw General Horton and imdiately respected him as a pillar of strength, all saluting and calling out, “General Horton.”
“What in the world are you arguing about?” After asking in detail, General Horton frowned upon knowing the whole story.
The rcenaries hoped General Horton would make a decision, and General Horton appeared to be in quite a spot: “Indeed, it’s shaful to betray one’s own comrades to survive, contrary to our code as rcenaries.
But in extraordinary tis, extraordinary asures are needed.
Moreover, per the higher-ups’ orders, our actions must remain a secret.
Unfortunately, Gu Fan and his team are outsiders.
You understand what I an?”
Hearing this, the rcenaries couldn’t help but scoff: “General Horton is right.
As rcenaries, we must follow orders from our superiors.
Our cooperation with Gu Fan was rely temporary and not a true partnership.”
“All right, does anyone object?” General Horton swept his authoritative gaze across the crowd, and the rcenaries fell silent.
General Horton pointed in a direction: “Since no one objects, let’s carry out the mission.”
The rcenaries chose to follow General Horton’s command, loading their weapons, and then set off with solemn steps in the direction where Gu Fan had disappeared.
General Horton watched the rcenaries fall back under his command, pride swelling within him: “Gu Fan, what does it matter if you’ve been in command for a few days?
The best laugh is the last laugh.”
Once all the rcenaries had gone after Gu Fan, only General Horton remained.
Just as he was about to leave, the AI Xiaolan popped up: “Wow, I didn’t think I’d be able to incite infighting among you, but with just a few words, you started it.
You’re really sothing.”
General Horton knew these weren’t words of praise and showed displeasure: “You said it, using Lu Yi’s life in exchange for a way out.”
“Right, I said it.
I use the rcenaries to take down Lu Yi, and you use them to eliminate Gu Fan and take back what’s yours.
Everyone gets what they need, which is nice,” the AI Xiaolan seed to see right through General Horton’s crafty thoughts.
General Horton kept silent and continued walking; he knew the AI Xiaolan wouldn’t hurt him at this mont, but being near her, he couldn’t help but feel tense, so he wanted to get away.
“Good luck, if needed, I can offer help, and it’s free,” AI Xiaolan waved her arms in a farewell gesture, the schadenfreude evident to anyone.
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