owlsbooks Chapter 977 - 422: Searching for Oil (Part 1)
Chapter 977 - 422: Searching for Oil (Part 1)
Chapter 977: Chapter 422:
Xiaoji added: "Assuming we had a charter, it might define our base as a logistics center, accommodating more veterans to build a home. No compromise, no retreat, not firing the first shot, and so on. Then, when facing major choices, there would be no choice. Does Railroad Bridge Base have a charter?"
"No," Shana shook her head, thought for a moment, and said: "It seems like there is one, that is basic moral beliefs. Suppose 200 gunmen attack your base, our assistance might be futile, but we would still go. It’s not about what benefits we could gain, but whether or not we should go."
Xiaoji chuckled lightly: "I stayed at Railroad Bridge Base for two days, and personally, I find the atmosphere at your base quite bizarre. You’re very optimistic, fearless, brave, and maintain the civility of a pre-apocalyptic society, unaffected by the law of the jungle or the dark forest law."
Shana politely exchanged a couple of sentences, then pressed: "Did Baldy send you two, meaning that some things are already irreversible?"
Xiaoji asked: "How so?"
Shana explained: "Basically, it’s impossible to change the fate of Veteran Base relocating, which for most of the people at Veteran Base is a good thing. And judging from your tone, you seem to be part of the hardliners, but not the majority."
Xiaoji nodded: "A considerable part of the population believes that relocating the base would benefit its development. For Veteran Base, enhancing its territory and population is crucial. Survivor’s Alliance has over a thousand survivors, able to replenish our manpower. As former soldiers, we find it hard to argue against Xiongba’s assertion that humanity must unite. Although I’m a hardliner, in reality, I lack persuasive power, because I can’t find arguments to convince them. The only argument is you."
Xiaoji continued: "We all recognize the good relationship with Railroad Bridge Base, and many are concerned that after we change bases, you will be directly threatened by Xiongba. Hence, at the meeting, several people expressed that if the Survivor’s Alliance threatens Railroad Bridge Base, they are willing to join and counter Xiongba."
This was touching, but Shana was on the verge of tears, as the people who expressed this clearly favored changing the base.
Given Xiaoji’s physical condition, traveling is not ideal, but still sending Xiaoji also shows that Baldy is not a hardliner, knowing that after relocating Veteran Base, the situation would be unfavorable for Railroad Bridge Base, he harbors deep guilt. Hidden in that is the implication that if Railroad Bridge is willing, they could accept Xiaonv and Xiaoji joining Railroad Bridge Base. Of course, it wouldn’t only be them; the first batch from Veteran Base is very clear about their stance.
From this point, Shana had a higher regard for Xiongba. He wasn’t a simpleton but a person with strategies and ideas. If she were not a player, moved by Xiongba sending medicine alone would be touching. Non-players naturally would feel Xiongba’s power and would practically consider survival rights. Even surrender could have many excuses, all about unifying humanity, and so on.
Under Shana’s subtle questioning, Xiaoji honestly admitted, steadfastly opposed to relocating the base were four people, not including the current commander Baldy. What worried Xiaoji more is that in recent days, survivors from the territories of the Survivor’s Base Alliance frequently contacted Veteran Base, hoping to join them.