Chapter 114
The so-called newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. After so hard training for so long, he finally ushered in his first mission, and everyone was very excited.
Lu Jingning and others who knew some inside information seemed much calmer. They studied the content of the task several times and were still ready.
It is said that a new energy body was discovered near the g663 galaxy.
The second legion of the Empire was always in charge of that area, because the scope of the survey was too wide and the troops were somewhat insufficient. This time, the newly established elite team of the Alliance Army was just allowed to assist. Although it was not a difficult task, the main purpose was to allow them and other recruits to take this opportunity to experience it well.
Many people know that the Empire and the Federation have been actively looking for energy bodies recently, but they are not clear about the specific reasons behind this.
However, as a soldier, it’s good to know the content of the task. Everything is subject to the organization’s arrangements, and the rest is not something they should ask about.
According to the arrangements of the Second Legion, the three elite teams of the Alliance Army were assigned to a living star on the edge of the galaxy.
Although it is a life star, the ones active on it are just some low-IQ species, without any civilization system.
In a certain way, for this reason, it is also full of unknown dangers.
Before leaving, Lu Jingning did not forget to carefully check the equipment of the entire team to ensure that everything was foolproof.
According to the schedule, in the first phase, three teams of the elite team will go to the Kados star in the galaxy to search.
Although Jiang Quanna did not mention the competition and assessment, the three teams' secret competition has never stopped. This time, everyone even held their breath and vowed to let their team take the lead in discovering the whereabouts of the energy body.
Although, this legendary energy body may not happen to exist on this planet.
The next day, Lu Jingning took his team members to land on the Kaidos Star.
When everyone got off the ship, they could see the surroundings of desolation. It was as unexpected as the bleakness, but it was a bit strange. At first glance, they did not find half of the legendary low-level life.
Further away are endless mountains. When the wind blows, the surrounding loess is flying all over the sky, covering the thin layer of vegetation with a layer of dust.
If it weren't for the dense jungle at the end of the vision, I would probably be out of sight.
Yan Hebin had already sorted out all the information on this planet the night before, and quickly determined the specific location of their landing and formulated a route to move forward.
Given that their main search target is the energy body, although they do not know its specific form of existence, one thing is certain that if it is really hidden in this planet, then its vicinity will inevitably be full of vitality.
Lu Jingning didn't know where the other two teams landed, so he didn't care much and started surveying along the way.
During this process, Wen Xingchen followed him without hesitation.
Although there is not much communication between each other, as long as you feel the familiar atmosphere around you, you will feel very at ease.
The first main search point they identified was the extremely eye-catching forest in the desert.
After a while, Ji Xingchao, who was exploring the road ahead, came back to report: "Report to the captain, no water source was found nearby, as if it had been completely drained by something."
Lu Jingning nodded: "Try again!"
After a while, Ji Xingchao gave back again: "At present, there are still no signs of life. Should we consider changing the route?"
Lu Jingning thought for a while: "No, continue."
After a while, Ji Xingchao ran over again: "Captain is wise! It seems that some creatures do appear in the woods ahead. Do I need to check it?"
Lu Jingning shook his head: "No need, the situation is unknown. It's too dangerous for you to go now."
Ji Xing kept saluting to his back and said loudly: "Thank you for your concern!"
Feng Pei, who had been following behind the team, couldn't bear to listen. He took advantage of Ji Xingchao's last silence for a while and pulled him over with a black thread: "What's wrong with you? You've been enlisting in the army for so long, can you collect your dog legs?"
Ji Xing tweeted: "What does this have to do with the time of joining the army? I am a man who vows to be a dog-licking man for the rest of my life!"
Feng Pei: “…………”
To be honest, although the contact over this period of time has improved his view of Lu Jingning a lot, judging from his classmate’s situation, he really feels that it is beyond help.
Perhaps it was because the space-open vision affected their judgment that it took more time to arrive at the woods than I imagined.
However, this has little impact on the search process.
Because this planet has its own magnetic field, all communication equipment has failed at the moment of landing.
In order not to get separated, Lu Jingning asked all the team members to take care of each other in groups, and also specifically reminded them not to get too far away from each other.
Not long after, the group where Ji Xingchao and Feng Pei were first made a discovery.
I have to admit that Ji Xingchao is indeed an excellent candidate for scouts. Not only is the amazing process, but his observation ability is also very meticulous.
Although the blown leaves above were buried very tightly, he still found the dried footprints hidden below.
The group gathered over and surrounded the footprints, and couldn't help but fall into silence.
Cen Junfeng scratched his head and suddenly asked with some uncertainty: "I remember that there are only lower-class creatures on this planet? Yes, right?"
Yan Hebin replied: "There are very few mammals, most of them are amphibians and reptiles."
Cen Junfeng: "Then..."
He tried to stretch out his little feet and gestured to the footprints on the ground: "Don't you think these footprints are very similar to us?"
Feng Pei said: "It is impossible. The General has clearly stated that no team has conducted surveys on the nearby planets, and no one will take a step ahead of us."
Another team member, Tong Yongwang, thought about it and expressed a guess: "It may not be? Maybe the people from the other two teams arrived here first?"
Yan Hebin squatted down and looked carefully, denying it: "It's not them. Judging from the time this soil has been drying, it has been at least more than three days."
Everyone couldn't help but look at each other.
Who could that be?
Humans will inevitably panic about unknown things, and the team members subconsciously turn their attention to Lu Jingning.
I saw his eyebrows tightly frowning, as if he was thinking about something.
Feeling Wen Xingchen putting his shoulders, Lu Jingning gently patted the back of the hand with his palm, and half-kneeled beside the footprints like Yan and Bin.
Then he leaned over, leaned over his nose, and sniffed it gently.
Based on the recent situation, he had a conjecture.
And, I really hope that he is just worried about nothing.
Unfortunately, although it was just a very faint touch, after he got closer, he still smelled a special breath from the soil.
This smell is slightly different from that of Bai Chen, but there is no doubt that it belongs to the Zerg.
Lu Jingning stood up expressionlessly, and made a decision with a slightly deep tone: "Prepare to return."
The Zerg's appearance on the Kaidos star must be reported to Jiang Quan as soon as possible. Due to the effect of the planet's magnetic field, it has to be withdrawn from the influence range in advance to perform such an effective operation.
The sudden decision made the others confused.
"Return?" Feng Pei obviously didn't understand the decision he made very well. "We just came here and returned. Are we not going to do the mission?"
Lu Jingning looked at him and narrowed his eyes: "Believe me, this task is no longer something your ability can accomplish, recruit."
According to Yan Hebin's words, the Zerg began to appear on this planet three days ago. If you guessed it wrong, it was no coincidence.
They came here, probably for the same goal - energy body.
If Lu Jingning was the only one now, it would be fine. If he could run away, he would run away, but now he is taking his own team of people.
Although this may be an excellent opportunity to make meritorious contributions, overconfidence is obviously not a good thing when it is impossible to determine the exact number of enemies at present.
Just as Bing Cang said, they know more and have a greater obligation to bring other people back safely.
Lu Jingning had already figured out all the links in his mind, but Feng Pei didn't know what was going on. He just heard him call him a recruit, and his nose was tilted in anger.
Damn it, don’t think that being a captain is awesome. Are you a recruit yourself?!
Lu Jingning could feel the confusion of the team members, but he was so troubled that he didn't know how to explain it.
Since the establishment of the team, although Jiang Quan has instilled many Zerg-related information from time to time, he has not yet formally mentioned a deeper level.
Although, this commander obviously never thought that they would meet the Zerg so soon.
Lu Jingning was not sure whether it was appropriate to tell the whole story at this time.
Wen Xingchen glanced at his tight brow and said lightly: "I think it is necessary to find unknown targets on the planet and report to the headquarters."
Avoid the important and make it easy to get straight to the key points. These words are very beautiful.
Feng Pei felt that this explanation was acceptable, but he was still a little confused: "Since it is an unknown target, it may not be the enemy. If you don't understand the situation, you will return directly. Is it really good?"
Lu Jingning looked at him with a smile: "I have to wait until the enemy's identity is confirmed. Do you think you still have life to go back?"
As he said that, Feng Pei felt his neck chill, subconsciously shrank for a moment and stopped talking.
He was originally a young master of aristocratic family who had no bold ambitions. Compared to making meritorious contributions, it was the most important thing to be able to go back alive for every mission.
Seeing that no one else had any objections, Lu Jingning stopped moving forward very decisively and began to return the same way.
According to the plan, they just need to travel through the desert and return to the battleship again.
However, just as I walked out of the woods, a huge explosion attracted everyone's attention.
The excessively violent power also caused the entire ground to shake twice.
Just in the sky where the explosion occurred, a mushroom cloud rose into the sky, and at the same time, several strings of colorful smoke rose into the sky, hovering in the air for a long time before dissipating in the breeze.
Everyone couldn't help but stop and saw a hint of panic in each other's sight.
Chapter completed!