After an exciting pre-battle mobilization, Jacob led his soldiers to the upper levels of the village to build defense lines and set traps.

The logistics staff who stayed in the village, under the leadership of Sophia, cut down trees, collected rosin, and made arrowheads, trying their best to prepare before the Holy Trinity attacked.

Fortunately, when Lu Qi left the labor camp, he did not forget to destroy the enemy's communication system.

This move actually bought them more preparation time...

...

In a wooden house in the village, Lu Qi and Laura were also checking their weapons and equipment in preparation for the Holy Trinity's attack.

The top of the wooden table is filled with sniper rifle parts.

Lu Qi, who had changed into a navy blue down jacket, flew his hands and assembled the parts one by one.

Under his methodical movements, an m200 sniper rifle was slowly taking shape.

Not far away, Laura, wearing a red down jacket, was sitting on a seat, holding an arrow and an arrow body, and was combining them one by one into a complete arrow.

However, judging from the way she glanced at Lu Qi from time to time, it was obvious that her thoughts were not on the arrow in her hand...

As if he noticed something strange about Laura, Lu Qi picked up the sniper rifle that was about to be assembled, looked at it up and down, and asked:

"If you have anything to say, just say it. Don't hold it in your heart."

As early as in the meeting hall, he noticed that Laura was hesitant to speak. At this time, while the two were alone, he asked directly.

Hearing this, Laura was startled for a moment, put down the arrow in her hand, and said:

"I was thinking just now that a large part of the reason why Holy Trinity came here and harmed the people here is because of us. If Holy Trinity did not get the information about the Lost City from us, then

They wouldn't have come here, and the people here wouldn't have been hurt..."

Looking at Laura with a guilty face, Lu Qi frowned, then put down the semi-finished product in his hand, and then said righteously:

"Laura, I have long said that the Holy Trinity has been looking for the whereabouts of the prophet, and also found that you are looking for the source of the sacred. Unless you don't look for it, otherwise, they will definitely follow us through our movements.

Come here."

"No matter what, the result is the same..."

Hearing this, Laura and

"I understand what you mean. However, I am thinking that since we are the ones who brought the Holy Trinity here, then we should help them solve this problem. We should not use this to blackmail Jacob and let him take the Holy Source.

Tell us his whereabouts..."

After hearing this, Lu Qi finally understood that the reason why Laura thought this way was entirely because of the conditions he had just proposed to Jacob!

Laura's idea is that since she was the one who brought the Holy Trinity here, she must atone for her sins to the Prophet's remnants, help them drive away their enemies, gain their trust, and hope that the other party will tell her about the whereabouts of the Holy Source.

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However, Lu Qi and her had different ideas from the beginning.

Lu Qi's ideas are more realistic and rational.

Lu Qi felt that it was indeed his fault that he had lured the Holy Trinity here, causing the prophet's remnants to be attacked.

Therefore, rescuing Jacob and fighting side by side with the remnants of the prophet can be regarded as making up for one's mistakes in a way.

But this does not mean that he will unconditionally help the remnants of the prophets and drive away the Holy Trinity...

Judging from the strength comparison between the two sides, without the help of Lu Qi and Laura, the Prophet's remnants, who were at a disadvantage in terms of numbers and equipment, would not be an opponent of Holy Trinity at all.

It was only a matter of time before the entire tribe was slaughtered by the Holy Trinity.

At that time, will Jacob, who is willing to sacrifice for his people, still remain silent and not reveal the whereabouts of the sacred source?

Lu Qi expressed doubts.

It was with these considerations in mind that Lu Qi took the initiative to offer help and asked Jacob to make a promise.

Although I am taking advantage of others' danger, this is the cruel reality...

Thinking of this, Lu Qi couldn't help but come to Laura, half-crouched down, met Laura's puzzled eyes, and explained seriously:

"Laura, you see this as a threat, but I see it as an exchange of equal value. Previously, we have risked our lives to sneak into the enemy's base camp and help them rescue their leader."

"That has proven us and made up for our mistake of attracting the Holy Trinity."

"But one code equals one code. We also put our lives in danger. We can't throw away our lives for someone else's ancient oath, right?"

"However, we can help Jacob and his people and let them recognize us. Perhaps in this way, Jacob will tell us about the divine source..."

Before Laura could finish speaking, Lu Qi interrupted her:

"Rather than placing my hopes entirely on the conscience of others, I believe that the constraints of commitment will make things simpler and clearer."

"In my opinion, the existence of the divine source is the fundamental reason why Jacob and his people have been constantly encountering foreign invasions."

"As long as the Holy Source still exists, Holy Trinity will not give up! And we can't stay here forever. Like them, we have devoted our lives to protecting this thing, right?"

"This is not our mission, nor is it our responsibility!"

After a pause, looking at Laura who was thoughtful, Lu Qi reached out to hold Laura’s hand and continued:

"Instead of letting the sacred source fall into the hands of the Holy Trinity, it is better for us to take it away, so that these people living here can be freed from this ancient oath and can continue to live peacefully

my own life."

"This may be the best choice for them..."

Lu Qi’s words convinced Laura.

"Maybe you are right. Jacob and his people were not wrong in the first place. What was wrong was that the secret of eternal life they guarded was too tempting..."

The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying the jade.

If you do not have enough ability to protect the secret of immortality, you will be destined to be coveted by people with evil intentions, and even lead to death.

After understanding the truth, Laura's whole person suddenly matured a lot, and her eyes became firm again.

Only then did Laura realize that her hands were held by Lu Qi, and that handsome face was very close at hand.

For a moment, her eyes blinked, and her heartbeat began to beat rapidly.

His hands are so warm...

In order to cover up her violent heartbeat, Laura used the trick of changing the subject:

"Lu Qi, why do I think you don't care about immortality at all?"

Hearing this, Lu Qi's lips curled up, then he stood up, spread his hands, and said:

"Watching everyone you know grow old and die, and you will be the only one left in the end?"
Chapter completed!