novelhk Chapter 638 Two Possibilities
Chapter 638 Two Possibilities
Theresa's small hand was still raised in mid-air, but the plant spirit power that should have smoothly entered Qianming and Shunjue's bodies seemed to hit an invisible wall and was forcefully bounced back when it was about to touch the two of them.
"really!"
Mo Chen's pupils contracted slightly, and his previously vague guess was confirmed at this moment.
He should have realized it sooner; how could those ordinary weed spirits in the federal forces possess such rigorous military discipline and a stern, soldierly demeanor?
If one cannot accept the extra plant spirit power shared by the energy flower, and assuming the other party is human, then there is only one answer—a zombie spirit.
Based on that unique aura, Mo Chen came to the following conclusion:
Qianming and Shunjue are zombie spirits, or scouts from the Imperial Army.
No wonder they wrapped themselves up so tightly, no wonder they didn't have a medical check-up, no wonder they chose to live in such a remote corner.
The reason for doing this was undoubtedly to conceal their true race and identity in order to enter the War Court.
Unlike the spy duo, Simmons, who was with them, participated in the physical examination at courtyard number 5905.
Although the medical examination proved that Simmons was indeed a coconut sniper plant spirit, how did he end up with two Imperial soldiers?
The plant-based spiritual energy that had been deflected condensed into a ball of light in her palm. Theresa pouted in grievance and then disappeared back into the secret realm.
Mo Chen's gaze turned much colder, his fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of his personal terminal bracelet.
He was thinking about what exactly was going on.
These three were all wanderers recruited by their own plant spirit warriors from the university gathering place, but this is also a major point of suspicion.
The first possibility is that Qianming and Shunjue were Imperial soldiers dispatched by the Imperial 59th Army to infiltrate Courtyard 5905.
After Courtyard 5905 successfully weathered the storm night attack and defeated a Steel Vanguard, the Imperial 59th Army launched a formal military operation against them.
The recent courtyard battle involving drones was undoubtedly the work of the Imperial 59th Army.
At this critical juncture, sending out a few inconspicuous scouts to infiltrate and undermine the inner circle or steal intelligence perfectly matched Mo Chen's imagination of the 59th Army's consistently ruthless style.
But if that's the truth, then what about Simmons?
The facilities in the courtyard are very advanced, so the medical examination results will not be wrong.
What can be confirmed is that Simmons is not a zombie in disguise; he is a complete coconut sniper plant spirit.
But it is utterly absurd that a coconut sniper plant spirit who once served in the Federation forces and held the rank of sergeant was mixed up with two zombie spirits who were suspected to be Imperial soldiers.
Either Simmons has something on those two that he can use against him and is being held hostage by them, or Simmons has betrayed the Federation and made a shady deal with those two.
The second possibility is that Simmons, Qianming, and Shunjue were indeed wanderers who chose to join Courtyard No. 5905 in order to live a stable life.
Simmons's identity can be found in the federal database, which means he served in the federal military.
However, Mo Chen couldn't understand how a noble young master from the Levi family could end up in a ruined city, traveling with two imperial soldiers as a wanderer.
Speaking of Qianming and Shunjue, it cannot be ruled out that they have another identity—defected imperial soldiers.
Although the empire implemented a merit-based military system, it was filled with various forms of extremism from top to bottom, and the vast majority of imperial soldiers were fanatical warmongers.
But in the war zone, there are always some Imperial soldiers who, amidst the long killings and despair, begin to doubt the Empire's doctrine that "death is glory."
They were tired of endless warfare, and tired of pointing guns at innocent people who just wanted to live.
This is why some of the imperial soldiers would choose to defect, wander around, or join other factions.
The Federal Courtyard is one of the best places for Imperial defectors to go.
(Mo Chen had heard Zhao Hansong say that there were quite a few zombie warriors from the Empire in the World Union.)
If this is the case, then everything makes sense.
Leaving aside the young master of the Levi family, Qianming and Shunjue, these two taciturn zombies who are tightly wrapped up, are very likely the real "fugitives".
Mo Chen knew the Empire's ways all too well; they treated deserters even more cruelly than enemies.
Defectors will be exposed to the public, relentlessly hunted down by the Purifiers, and have all traces of them left in the modern world completely erased.
Qianming and Shunjue dared not participate in the physical examination because they were afraid that the courtyard would find out that they were zombies.
Living in a secluded corner away from people is to reduce contact with others and avoid revealing one's identity.
Being rejected by the courtyard meant returning to the ruined city and continuing that life of wandering and uncertainty.
Mo Chen's thoughts became clearer. Qian Ming and Shun Jue had not come to destroy the courtyard, but to seek refuge there.
Even if they chose to defect, they were still soldiers at heart. The reason they have survived until now is because of their deep-rooted vigilance and discipline.
As for why Simmons was traveling with these two... perhaps during their escape, they supported each other and fought against their pursuers together.
The young master of the Federation humbled himself, and the deserter of the Empire set aside his prejudices. On the brink of life and death, the barriers of class and faction were broken down by the instinct for survival, and the three became each other's support.
Of course, the first possibility cannot be ruled out at the moment.
Only by visiting them in person and having a heart-to-heart talk could Mo Chen decide whether the three should stay or leave.
Just in case, it's always good to have some insurance.
After a moment's thought, Mo Chen sent private messages to the four plant spirit warriors (Ji Bing, Himiko, Amber, and Odin).
[A Blue Ice Special Forces soldier wielding a mysterious draw sword, an ace instructor from the Red Flame Special Forces, a top bodyguard trained by a capitalist oligarch, a federal general who participated in the Second Garden War...]
With them backing us up, there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of.
Before long, the four plant spirit warriors who had received the message arrived near the residence, concealed themselves, and prepared for battle.
Mo Chen took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and after confirming that everything was in order, slowly walked towards the residence.
Qianming, who was on the terrace, was the first to see Mochen, and her scarlet eyes behind her glasses narrowed slightly.
He didn't move, remaining quietly leaning against the railing, watching Mo Chen walk into the courtyard of the residence.
Hearing footsteps, Shunjue at the door looked up. His gaze lingered on Mo Chen for a few seconds before he stood up and called out into the room, "Simmons, we have a guest."
As soon as he finished speaking, Simmons, carrying a sniper rifle, strode out of the house, a hint of tension barely perceptible on his face.
His gaze swept around Mo Chen, but he saw nothing. However, the sniper's keen intuition made Simmons feel as if the air had frozen.
It seemed as if several pairs of eyes were hidden in the shadows, coldly scrutinizing him.