Christopher was like a cautious old wolf, maintaining a high degree of vigilance in every operation. Yet Xu Lin had once told him, "Being cautious is a good thing, but being overly cautious makes one seem timid and cowardly." Those words had taken root like a seed in Christopher's heart.
During this operation, he sensed danger once again, but this time he did not voice objections as he had before. He knew the importance and urgency of the mission; he could not let his excessive worries jeopardize the entire plan. Yet when he heard that Xu Lin intended to put himself in harm's way to draw enemy fire, he could no longer remain silent. A flash of resolve crossed his eyes. He stepped forward immediately and spoke with a firm tone of objection, "Captain, this is far too dangerous. I cannot let you take such a risk. Let me draw the fire instead, while you lead the others inside to assassinate Goru." His voice echoed among the squad members with an unquestionable determination, attempting to block Xu Lin's decision.
Xu Lin glanced around at his comrades, with whom he had shared life and death, his gaze as resolute as the brightest stars in the night sky. His tone was steady and powerful as he said, "Among everyone in this squad, my overall strength is the highest and my agility is sufficient. I am best suited to draw the enemy fire on the outside, which will maximize our ability to pin them down and buy more precious time for the teammates infiltrating the interior. Therefore, I a…
Chapter 48