N-A-A Chapter 51 Setting Sail, The Wounded
Chapter 51 Setting Sail, The Wounded
"Long-distance running, push-ups, squats..."
"Long-distance running is to activate your cardiovascular system. Push-ups and squats will be your main training exercises afterward. To enhance your explosive power, long-distance running will be replaced with shuttle runs in subsequent training sessions."
Platinum meticulously guided Lorraine's training.
After warming up, Lorraine started jogging along the 400-meter track.
"Commander, begin accelerating on the second lap."
Platinum followed behind Lorraine.
Under Platinum's supervision, Lorraine was working hard on the training field.
"Alright, take a break, the food is here."
After an hour of training, the Tian Shu trolley arrived at the training ground with food.
Seeing Lorraine covered in sweat, Tian Shu pointed out the location of the changing room and shower room.
Lorraine thanked Tian Shu, then took her change of clothes and went into the shower room.
After all, there was no place to shower on the ship, so they could only wipe their bodies with towels soaked in hot water.
Lorraine took a refreshing shower, ate a bite to eat, and then continued learning and training with Platinum.
Three days passed in a flash. After showering and changing in their dormitory, Lorraine and her group arrived at the dock with their belongings.
"Mr. Tian Shu, thank you very much for your support."
Lorraine bowed deeply to the small car controlled by Tian Shu.
"It's alright, it's alright. Your ability to survive better in the apocalypse is the best way to thank me."
The car shook its head.
Hearing the familiar language, Lorraine was filled with emotion. After bowing once more, Lorraine and her group, along with Tengu and the others, boarded the brand-new ship.
After putting their belongings away, the group went to the driver's seat and pressed the start button.
[Commander, welcome back.]
[Ship upgrade complete, privileges elevated.]
[Shipboard intelligence restrictions lifted; personality simulation activated.]
The engine roared to life, and one by one, the various control panels in the cab lit up.
At the same time, a crisp, confident female voice, different from the previous ones, rang out.
Commander, please name me now.
Lorraine pondered for a moment, then the crisp female voice stirred up memories of her past life.
"Then I'll call you Cleveland."
[Name confirmed: Cleveland.]
Lorraine smiled with relief. The future was still unknown, but for now, she just needed to move forward steadily, just like the women who had worked hard back then.
[Commander, please determine the next objective.]
Cleveland had no idea why Lorraine was laughing; she was simply assisting Lorraine with her work as usual.
"No rush, let's check the new features on the ship and the supplies in the warehouse."
The ship has gained three new functions: radar, life support, and medical support.
The artillery and drone systems have been integrated into the main control system, enabling the entire attack process—search, detection, engagement, and confirmation—to be completed unmanned.
The hydroponic farm is temporarily unable to operate due to a lack of seeds.
[With sufficient fuel, the estimated range is 2000 nautical miles.]
Angelica dahurica has been deployed to the medical lab; by collecting equipment, it can explain different upgrade paths.
[Food is plentiful and is estimated to last three people for six months.]
[Commander, self-check complete. Please issue commands.]
Lorraine opened the intelligence system and reconfirmed the next destination.
[1. A dilapidated city located in a level 2 area, whose medical center has a set of research equipment and several occupational medicines.]
2. There are several unfinished ships in the shipyard by the sea.
3. There is a farm 35 kilometers to the southeast where you will find unexpected treasures.
4. A sonar system is stored in a warehouse at the dock, 70 kilometers to the southwest.
"Head south and activate Rainbow One to conduct reconnaissance on both the east and west banks."
Lorraine confirmed the farm's exact location through the intelligence system; it was 12 kilometers east of the coast.
The passage application has been submitted; the dock is being filled with water; the locks will open soon.
The gate has been opened; you are entering the passage.
The flagship, under Cleveland's control, is slowly moving forward.
"The gates are closing and the ascent begins. May you be invincible and victorious in every battle."
Tian Shu's voice rang out from afar.
Bai Jin returned a military salute to Tian Shu on behalf of Luo Lin and Ouyang Nian.
The gate closed, and the two ships in the passage began to slowly rise.
"laugh"
The flagship re-entered the river under the sunlight, followed closely by the cargo ships, the two ships sailing south in a single file formation.
Two Rainbow-1 drones flew towards the east and west banks.
Platinum returned to the maintenance room, organized the squad's equipment, connected to his horse, and was ready to launch a landing operation at any time.
After several minutes of flight, the Rainbow drone on the east side discovered a farm besieged by a group of animal zombies, and also found signs of looting around it.
"Activate thermal imaging mode and conduct close-range reconnaissance."
Lorraine gave Cleveland instructions.
Cleveland controlled the Rainbow One drone to slowly approach the only wooden building on the farm.
Thermal imaging scans confirmed the presence of a heat source inside the house, but due to body size limitations, it was impossible to enter the house to inspect it.
"Platinum, it's your turn to appear. There's a farm 12 kilometers to the east that's besieged by zombie sheep. There may be injured people inside."
"Understood. What is the mission objective?"
"Collect crop seeds, attempt rescue operations, prioritize personal safety, and evacuate immediately if the situation deteriorates. Ships will provide fire support."
"Understood, boarding is underway."
Platinum led the pivot team into two landing craft and crossed a river nearly 100 meters wide to reach the east bank.
"We have landed and are expected to arrive in 20 minutes."
"Understood. The decoy has taken off and is expected to arrive in 10 minutes."
Kheshig came first, followed by Baijin, then Tengu, Gentetsu, and Roy.
Cat and Listening, who were in charge of sniping and reconnaissance, advanced to the south side of the farm to provide cover for the team's intrusion.
The Rainbow One drone, laden with decoys, arrived on time and lured away the surrounding zombies.
"The horde of zombies has been successfully lured in. Beware of traps when entering the farm."
Lorraine promptly informed Platinum.
"receive."
"Sniper team, where are you?"
"The Di Ting is in position."
"Cat in position, Hummingbird drone has taken off and begun close reconnaissance."
While the horde of zombies was drawn by the piercing ringing bell, there was still no movement inside the farm. Cat piloted the small Hummingbird drone, preparing to enter the only building on the farm to conduct reconnaissance.
"The heat source within the farm has been identified, and an injured dragon-like demi-human has been discovered. Bai Zhi needs to prepare medical care."
Because of the distance, the image transmitted by the cat was somewhat blurry. But Ouyang Nian immediately recognized the woman lying on the bed in the video.
"Sister? What's she doing here? And how did she get so badly injured?"
For the first time, Lorraine saw a look of panic on Ouyang Nian's face.