vrcanaries Chapter 1141
Chapter 1141
The tall, thin man quickly stepped forward: "We're definitely ready! We've already discussed it. As soon as we fire, they'll hear the commotion and bring reinforcements from the flank, attacking from both sides and overwhelming the fleet!"
He Chengshi nodded in satisfaction and was about to order the distribution of weapons when the tall, thin man suddenly hesitated and asked cautiously, "Boss, when we rush in later, we have to take out all those people..." He didn't finish his sentence but made a throat-slitting gesture.
He Chengshi turned to look at him, his eyes instantly turning icy cold, a cruel smile curling at the corner of his lips: "What, you think it's cruel?"
The tall, thin man's heart tightened, and he immediately shook his head, forcing a stiff smile: "No, no, I was just asking, in case I have reservations about making a move."
"Concerns?" He Chengshi scoffed. "All the smoked fish we handed over contained toxins."
We've been eating this for years and our bodies have developed resistance, so it probably doesn't bother us. But for them, eating it for the first time, they'll experience varying degrees of toxic reactions within half a day—dizziness, weakness, and nausea.
At that point, forget about resisting; they might not even be able to stand firm.
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, a hint of ruthlessness in his voice: "This is the best time for us to strike!"
This morning, Xiao Sheng also mentioned that he smelled a delicious aroma wafting from the Fortress Canteen, which was made with the smoked fish we submitted.
"Opportunity knocks but once; don't you understand this principle?"
The tall, thin man's face turned pale, and he quickly nodded, "I understand, I understand, boss is wise!"
He glanced at Xiao Sheng beside him, only to see the boy still standing there silently, his eyes calm and unwavering, as if he didn't care about anything.
He felt a little apprehensive. This Xiao Sheng had an incredibly sensitive nose; whatever he said he could smell, he was never wrong.
Over the years, they have followed He Chengshi through thick and thin. Xiao Sheng's ability has helped them avoid countless dangers and enabled them to complete many seemingly impossible tasks.
Therefore, they never doubted Xiao Sheng's words.
"Good!" He Chengshi nodded in satisfaction when he saw that he would not say anything more. "Now, distribute the weapons! Remember your roles. Be on time at 11:40!"
The fleet has lunch promptly at 12 o'clock, and twenty minutes is enough time for them to swim to the island.
"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, stepping forward to receive their weapons, their faces showing a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
Time passed slowly, the fog on the sea gradually dissipated, the temperature rose, and the air became increasingly muggy.
Inside the fortress, wisps of smoke were rising from the canteen's chimney, and the aroma of food wafted out, including the familiar scent of smoked fish.
Xiao Sheng stood on the deck, tilted his head slightly, took a deep sniff, and then nodded to He Chengshi.
A glint of light flashed in He Chengshi's eyes as he glanced at the worn-out watch on his wrist; the hour hand was pointing to 11:40.
"Everyone get ready! We're leaving in five minutes!"
The 100-man squad immediately sprang into action. Each member checked their weapons and then, following He Chengshi, jumped into the sea one after another.
For those who have struggled in the post-apocalyptic ocean for years, the seawater temperature of over 50 degrees Celsius is nothing.
Like fish, they moved silently through the water, swimming towards the fortress.
To avoid being detected, they remained underwater at all times, only surfacing briefly to breathe.
Sunlight filtered through the seawater, casting dappled shadows on them. The salty, damp smell of the sea filled their nostrils, yet it did nothing to slow them down.
About 20 minutes later, they reached the shallows near the fortress.
He Chengshi was the first to go ashore, signaling the others to hide behind the rocks and observe the situation of the fortress.
It was exactly noon, and the soldiers in the fortress had already gone to the mess hall for lunch.