[Alarm, alarm, multiple damages in the cabin, energy consumption increasing, please look for nearby landing points.]
"Damn, why are there so many enemies?"
At this moment, in the waters from Oceania to the Far East, Murata Himeko slammed her fist against the control panel in front of her: "Theresa, how much longer until you arrive? If you take any longer, we'll be feeding the fish at the bottom of the sea."
In front of her was Theresa, separated by a virtual screen.
Theresa looked anxious: "Hyperion just set off from the Far East and encountered an attack from Anti-Entropy. Himeko, someone from the Ocean Branch leaked the information; we've fallen into an ambush by Anti-Entropy."
"I can't hold them off for long; I can only look for nearby islands." Himeko said somewhat helplessly, "What on earth is going on?"
Theresa shook her head and said, "I'm not sure either; I just contacted Amber."
"Amber said that the headquarters did not issue an order to halt the experiment for the Ocean Branch."
"Well, it seems the situation is worse than we thought." Himeko couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
Since the North American branch's betrayal, the Ocean Branch had become an important branch for containing Anti-Entropy's development. Due to Australia's natural advantages, this place was also responsible for providing many mineral resources to the headquarters and developing corresponding technologies.
However, no one expected that the Ocean Branch, which should have been loyal to the headquarters, had infiltrated so many traitors.
At this moment, they still did not know the important role of the Gem of Desire, but they were acutely aware that the most important task now was to protect Wendy.
Theresa said, "Himeko, you all find an island to make an emergency landing. Hyperion can easily deal with these small fry. Wait for me; I'll be there soon."
After all, Hyperion was Schicksal's most advanced floating battleship, equivalent to a flying aircraft carrier.
Unless Anti-Entropy directly mobilized the Titan Legion, otherwise, they really wouldn't be a match for Hyperion.
"Then we have no choice."
Himeko hung up the communication, feeling increasingly troubled.
Wendy suddenly spoke up, "Teacher Himeko, making an emergency landing might be quite troublesome. Without the defensive shield of the aircraft, we would be like fish on a chopping board."
Although Wendy hadn't participated in frontline battles and training during this time, her foundation was solid.
She said, "And I don't know if you've realized, but even though our cabin is damaged, the enemy's firepower hasn't increased; instead, they are giving us time to choose."
Himeko's gaze swept over the radar instruments.
There were too many enemies; this was her sentiment.
When she first encountered the enemy, Himeko thought there were only a few insignificant small fry, but no one expected that the opposing side had directly brought in a flying army equivalent to a nation.
Even if Himeko's piloting skills were excellent, she couldn't keep dodging indefinitely in the air.
She said, "In this situation, there's no other way but to make an emergency landing. We can't just drop into the sea, can we?"
Himeko naturally knew that making an emergency landing was very dangerous.
But if they didn't make an emergency landing, they would fall into the sea.
"No, I'm not against making an emergency landing. I mean, perhaps we can use this method to create a relatively safe opportunity for ourselves."
"Teacher Himeko, there should be extra parachutes on the aircraft, right?"
Himeko replied, "Each aircraft is equipped with at least ten parachutes. Why?"
"Then I'll need you to listen to me next."
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Between Australia and the Far East, they needed to cross the entire Pacific Ocean.
A chase was unfolding in the stratosphere over the sea.
Just as Wendy had said, after realizing that the aircraft was damaged, the enemy's firepower hadn't increased; it seemed they wanted to capture Wendy alive.
In this situation, Chen Ran had no choice but to feel guilty.
Unless he chose to die again and rewind time to an hour ago.
He felt a wave of helplessness.
Although the system rewarded him with Valkyrie combat skills, combat skills were just combat skills and did not grant him corresponding physical growth.
But at this moment, Wendy, as the target, showed no signs of fear.
She instructed Chen Ran to find heavy objects in the cabin and tie three parachutes together.
"If I'm not mistaken, they should want a living Wendy." Wendy paused and said, "It's late at night, and throwing down parachutes will definitely make some people think someone is parachuting."
"So this will draw some enemies away."
Because it was night, the enemies could only see parachutes falling; they couldn't gamble on whether the parachutes were real targets and had to capture them.
Himeko, who was piloting the aircraft, spoke up: "I've found an island."
Wendy's eyes turned sharp: "Drop!"
Chen Ran opened the hatch and pushed the bundled parachute supplies down.
Sure enough, when the parachutes opened in mid-air, many aircraft began to stop pursuing this aircraft.
They successfully executed a tactical deception.
Himeko's eyes narrowed slightly: "Did we succeed?"
"There are still many enemies on the other side."
Wendy said calmly, "Next, we jump."
Himeko's eyes focused: "We can't wait for the third batch; the other side doesn't know how many parachutes we have."
"Once is enough to fool them; more than once, and this aircraft will be targeted."
Wendy said, "When we jump, don't open the parachute too quickly; that would be too obvious."
Himeko nodded: "Understood."
Even though Wendy's legs were disabled at this moment, her mind was not foolish.
Himeko began to set the aircraft's next flight path, looking for the next island.
Meanwhile, Chen Ran silently tied the parachute for Wendy.
"Sorry, I didn't expect to encounter this situation. I thought finding the Far East branch would be enough." He said with a guilty expression, "Now I've put you in danger instead."
"No need to apologize."
Wendy instead took his hand, looked at him, and smiled brightly: "On the contrary, I'm very happy."
"I thought you really gave up on me." She said softly.
"What?"
"Nothing."
Wendy took a deep breath and said, "Chen Ran, after this is over, let's go soak in a hot spring together."
"Sure."
Chen Ran smiled and said, "Then it's a promise."
"Mm."
About ten minutes later, Himeko spoke: "I found another island; get ready."
Chen Ran directly picked up Wendy and opened the hatch.
Himeko quickly arrived as well, bringing her Sunfire with her.
"I'll leave Wendy to you; it's not convenient for me to hold a weapon." She said to Chen Ran.
Chen Ran made an 'okay' gesture.
His physique was at least above the normal level, easily carrying Wendy.
Both of them had a parachute pack behind them.
"Then we're jumping." Chen Ran said.
The girl's arms wrapped around Chen Ran's waist, her eyes showing no fear whatsoever.
On the contrary, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes.
"Jump, I will protect you." Wendy said.
Chen Ran couldn't help but laugh: "Of course, I'm protecting you!"
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