novelraw Chapter 1124 - 1131: Agula (1)
Chapter 1124 - 1131: Agula (1)
"You know?" Ling Chen stared into Agula’s eyes and asked, "How do you know?"
Agula smiled and motioned for the lieutenant to bring over the map. Spreading it out, Agula gestured for Ling Chen to come closer. When Ling Chen approached the desk, Agula pointed at the map and said, "Mr. Ling, you might not be familiar with this desert. Let me give you a brief introduction. In this desert, there are as many as forty to fifty armed organizations scattered throughout. These are international as well as domestic, and you might as well consider them terrorist forces because none of them are officially acknowledged."
"Due to the vastness of the desert, these armed organizations have not only established bases here, but also use it as a training ground for elite warriors. You might not know this, but above our heads, at least five countries have satellites constantly monitoring activities in this desert. Some of these armed groups are quite powerful, with thousands of members, while others are smaller, only a few hundred strong. According to the intelligence I’ve gathered, there’s a rather special base over two hundred kilometers from our base."
"Special?" Ling Chen asked, "What do you mean by ’special’?"
"After my father was killed by rebels, several generals who assisted him led me and the government forces to escape into the desert, where we built a temporary military base. For my safety, it was natural to investigate the surroundings. That special base was one of the first we discovered, but strangely, it seems to be built underground, with only a few dozen guards on the surface. However, every midnight, for some unknown reason, the ground around the base lightly trembles for several hours."
"At first, my generals suggested launching an attack to eliminate it as a precaution, but given its peculiarity, I abandoned the idea. This desert is abundant with secret labs built by various countries. Since it’s desolate and vast, it’s ideal for conducting weapon experiments. I feared they were testing some kind of large-scale weapon at that base, so I didn’t act rashly."
"However, I received intelligence a few days ago that said the base has been fiercely attacked and is now surrounded by armed forces. Outnumbered, the area is now controlled by the attackers, and my people dare not venture deep, so our intelligence is very limited. You just told me that your friend is in danger, and you’re here to help. Additionally, my people reported finding a small amount of food and a large supply of drinking water in the two off-road vehicles you drove, without tents or camping equipment, which suggests the place you’re heading to isn’t far and doesn’t require an overnight stay. After some thought, only that base fits these conditions. Mr. Ling, am I right?"
Ling Chen nodded, "You’re a smart man. Since you’re smart, you should know how to make a decision."
Agula slightly smiled and replied in fluent Chinese, "Mr. Ling, please be patient. I know you’re from Huaxia, and as a neighboring friend of Huaxia, I’ve always appreciated Huaxia’s cultural heritage. Out of this admiration, when I turned eighteen, I even went to East Sea City to study at East Sea University for a few years and specifically focused on Huaxia’s classic literature. If it weren’t for the rebel turmoil, I’d probably still be studying there."
East Sea University?
Ling Chen was stunned, not expecting Agula to have such a background.
"What year are you in at East Sea University?"
"Fourth year, about to graduate."
"Then do you... know Nanrong Hao? Or Su Lin..."
"Su Lin? Do you mean Miss Su?" Agula nodded with a smile, "Yes, I know her. Her major is archaeology with a minor in Chinese literature, and I also took that course, so we often met in class. Mr. Ling, what is your relationship with Miss Su?"
"Friends." Ling Chen replied. It was truly unexpected to find out this guy is Su Lin’s classmate as well. After thinking for a moment, Ling Chen asked, "Even as a crown prince, why keep such a low profile at school? Su Lin has never mentioned you to me."
"Mr. Ling, precisely because my status is different from others, I tried to maintain a low profile to avoid being discovered by the rebels. You know, if they captured me, it would be a significant advantage for them. That’s why I didn’t reveal my true identity when studying at East Sea University, I was there just as an ordinary foreign student."
So, that’s the case!
"General Agula, aside from all this, I’m really worried about my friend’s safety. Just as you said, that base has been surrounded for days, and my friend might be in imminent danger. I hope you can let us go, so we can assist them as quickly as possible."
Agula waved his hand, "Mr. Ling, it’s not that I don’t want to let you go, I don’t intend to hold you back, but... even if you rush over now, nothing can be changed."
Hearing this, Ling Chen opened his mouth to speak, but Agula stopped him, continuing, "Mr. Ling, I don’t mean to underestimate you. To be honest, because I have stayed in Huaxia and experienced many things there, I know your capabilities and who you are. However, no matter how skilled you are, can you withstand a bombardment?"
With that, Agula had the lieutenant bring a dossier and handed it to Ling Chen.
"Mr. Ling, this is the intelligence we gathered from that base. Take a look for yourself. Regardless of the number of armed factions, they possess tanks, armored vehicles, attack helicopters, mortars, and heavy machine guns. With so many heavy weapons, it’s unthinkable for a handful of your people to defeat them, even if I led my troops in an attack."
While viewing the photos attached to the dossier, Ling Chen couldn’t help but furrow his brows, his eyes showing a trace of seriousness.
In the photos, countless armed individuals and various heavy equipment could be seen. Furthermore, powerful lighting installations were set up around the base, effectively turning night into day. Under such bright exposure in open terrain, a stealth infiltration was impossible.
Ling Chen continued to examine the pictures, racking his brain for a strategy. Unfortunately, to his dismay, the only feasible option to penetrate the armed defenses and reunite with the porridge girl in the base was a full-scale assault.