The Great Worm Lich Chapter 546 - Return Voyage

Chapter 546: Return Voyage

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Being driven away like a mouse is always better than being sent to hell by those natives. Although it’s not glorious to evacuate without permission, your decision is correct, White. As a commander, you must be responsible for the lives of all the soldiers in the camp,” Upon hearing White’s self-deprecation and knew that he had already made up his mind, Leo sighed and shook his head with a wry smile on his face, as though he was worried about his bleak future.
However, he did not raise an objection. Instead, he turned his attention to Zhang Lisheng, “Are you planning to leave with us, Doctor? Have those natives expelled you as well?”
“Of course not. I’ve gained the unreserved trust and respect of the Wizard Li tribesmen through many years of hard work. The natives are actually very simple; they will accept you easily if you treat them sincerely. However, I’ve been staying long enough on the Wizard Li Island, and I really do want to leave as well. Of course, with the premise that I need to know what has happened on Earth. Is it safe now?”
“I think only God knows the truth of the whole incident.” Leo understood that they owed the black-haired young man gratitude, so he did not pass the buck and answered honestly. “I only know that a group of Atlanteans suddenly exposed a lot of shocking confidential information anonymously last winter. One of the most shocking ones is that many countries on Earth have already been controlled by Atlantis through various means. Japan and South Africa that suffered the most serious attack from the foreign world, North Korea that have been sold by their dictator leader in exchange for longevity, and several of the world’s poorest countries on Earth have already completely become Atlanteans’ puppets. It’s said that several big countries that did not have their strengths weakened when the foreign worlds appeared but have become strengthened instead are already aware of the situation, but they remained silent for their own interests. In short, during that period, a combination of falsehood and truth kept emerging in an endless stream, causing great riots around the world. The situation was so out of control that it almost caused war. Fortunately, at the crucial moment, Atlantis released the information. The Atlantis officials identified and severely sanctioned this. When the source of turmoil was gone, the situation gradually stabilized. I don’t know about the situation in other countries, but in the US, the White House seems to have reached an agreement with Atlantis. Other than Noah, all the foreign worlds in the US territory are entrusted to Atlantis. The government only reserves the right to observe and assist in the separation of interests. Of course, these are just my guesses. Like I said, only God knows the true inside story.”
“Oh,” Zhang Lisheng grew silent for a while before he frowned and said, “It seems that the situation is better than I thought, but it’s more complicated. Major, as per what you said, the order of the nations on Earth is not chaotic, but the original ‘Earth alliance’ has been fragmented. Some countries are controlled by the alien’s agents. Meanwhile, some feel that they are wise and became frogs that jump into warm waterpots with the desire to eat some worms, but in fact, are waiting for other people to eat them?”
“Doctor, the frogs that jump into the warm waterpot may not necessarily be a strong country on Earth,” Leo said with a quirky smile. “Right now, 1000 passages are leading to different foreign worlds on Earth, and although the Atlantis is powerful, they only have nine oxygen-filled planets in their territories…”
“Not 32?”
“That is self-claimed by Atlantis. According to the information leaked from the ‘winter riots,’ the Atlantean civilization has only completely mastered nine oxygen-filled planets suitable for human habitation. The remaining twenty-three are their colonial stars, where the primitive cultures have not gone extinct. The independent movement would sometimes happen there.”
“Oh, I see. I understand what you mean now, Major Leo. Do you think those red-haired aliens would stuff themselves to death? Those foreign worlds may be the best nutrients for civilization, but it also may be a poison that shatters civilization,” Zhang Lisheng said viciously.
“That’s right, Doctor. Atlantis is taking the risk. They know about this as well, but with thousands of oxygen planets in front of them, it’s enough to make those red-haired guys go crazy.”
“Such a huge interest can make any powerful civilization go crazy,” Zhang Lisheng shrugged and acknowledged Leo’s statement. “However, I think such a huge matter has nothing to do with a nobody like me. Well, Major Leo, Lieutenant Colonel White, I’ve decided to follow you two to return to New York tonight, but I don’t wish to have any contact with the Atlantis. Can you help me with this wish?”
After his request, the young man quietly opened his drooping hands. If he heard any rejection, he would use his divine power and make a fist to crush the entire human gathering.
This was the plan that Zhang Lisheng had devised for a long time. After understanding the movements on Earth, if the federal garrison on the Wizard Li Island was still inclined to the Atlantis, then they would be completely destroyed.
Upon hearing the black-haired young man’s request, the black officer obviously hesitated a bit, but White agreed right away, “I understand your feelings. Dr. Li Sheng, in fact, I also don’t want to have any contact with those damn, despicable ‘redhead’ now. How about this? I’ll let the warship take a detour at the New York coast, and you can get on shore using the rescue raft…”
“But the Atlanteans will eventually find out about the news of your return to the Earth. By that time, I hope that you can say that you returned to New York using your own company’s cargo ship. Make sure you tell them that you did so a few months earlier. Many eminent people have lived in seclusion during the winter riots and have not shown themselves until now. Your lies will be easily accepted,” Leo suddenly interrupted White’s words.
“Don’t worry, Major, I know what to do.” Zhang Lisheng nodded and said.
“This is just an explanation for the Atlanteans, but you may not be able to conceal this from them…” When Leo saw that the young man agreed to it straightforwardly, he proceeded to explain instead.
“But with this excuse, you’ll be able to shirk from the responsibilities openly,” Zhang Lisheng relaxed his taut body and put on a smile, “Lieutenant Colonel White, Major Leo, thank you for your willingness to help me. when do we leave?”
“We’ll leave now, Doctor,” White’s expression suddenly dimmed. After breathing a long sigh, he strode out of the office and yelled at his secretary, “Marian, inform the camp staff to board the ship immediately. we’re going home.”
“G-Going home? Going back to that ‘home,’ sir?” Marian could not understand and asked in bewilderment.
“Of course, it’s our home in the United States, on Earth!”
“Are we going back to New York? An overnight journey?” The young female secretary was stunned before asking in delight.
“Yes, we’re going back on an overnight journey! Hurry! Can you please hurry, Marian? We must leave the island before dawn, immediately inform the camp staff to evacuate!”
“Yes, Lieutenant Colonel.” The secretary replied and picked up the phone on her desk. Soon, the news of the evacuation spread throughout the camp.
The soldiers who knew about the cruelty of the natives on this island in this foreign world showed astonishing professional soldier attainments when they received this ecstatic news. In just within ten minutes, thousands of people had already finished gathering to embark.
As for the garrison commander, White finally climbed the battleship along the ladder in the dark night and enjoyed the cold sea breeze on the deck. His brain that was slightly dizzy for being in constant anxiety became fresher now.
Looking at the dark camp where all lights had been extinguished, this lieutenant colonel who had once received a medal of bravery in the Middle East had a faint longing look in his eyes. At this time, a low voice resonated from behind me, “White, my dear friend, retreating now is the most sensible choice; no one will blame your decision.”
“But leaving the Shrimp B1 Island means that we’ll never be able to come back, Leo,” With his face hidden in the darkness, White whispered, “Now that we’ve lost such a chip, even if Atlantis managed to defeat the indigenous people here in the future, they’d never share any interest to the government anymore.”
“You’re overthinking, White. After this day, Atlantis will definitely raise the danger level of the Shrimp World No. 2,” In the caressing sea breeze, the black officer’s face showed a relaxed expression as he spoke wisely, “Those redheads would most likely seal this world instead of invading it using more of their power. They can choose those worlds with lower risks that are more easily conquered as their prey, can’t they? The US government will not lose anything. Don’t worry and just order for the ship to set sail.”
“Thank you, old friend,” White’s expression relaxed a lot. With a smile, he patted the black officer’s shoulder and turned to stride to the steering cabin. A few minutes later, the warship slowly set sail and left the harbor, breaking the waves, and entering the darkness clouded the vast ocean.
Due to the reason that this was a one-time emergency evacuation, most of the sergeants could only stand on the bumpy deck after boarding the ship; Zhang Lisheng was among the professional soldiers as well. After an hour of sailing, he crossed the protective light shield of the world passage safely.
Just as he had expected, after breaking through to become a Grand Wizard and inherited the power of the two ancient gods, the automatic defense light system set by the Atlantis could no longer recognize the physical abnormality of his body.
While the young man was feeling smug, he suddenly discovered that the scattered lights in the suburbs of New York had already appeared in his line of sight. Over ten minutes later, under White’s arrangement, a new inflatable life raft quietly fell into the water before carrying the young man to shore.
He rafted the oar on the life raft once in a while. When the warship had gone far, a faint smile appeared on his face. Asking the garrison on the Shrimp World No. 2 to bring him back to New York was just a cover-up that he prepared. Now that he was alone, he no longer had to put on any pretense. With a thought in his mind, wave surged on the calm sea instantly, pushing the inflatable raft to the shore…