Chapter 53: Honor

Ring ring ring From within the car a crisp pleasant sound shattered the deathly silence that permeated the few individuals. Ji Bai refocused his eyes once more he aimed them at Lin Tuo who had answered and was talking to whoever was on the other side of his phone.

Alright I got it. Just give us full authority over this situation. Im certain. Lin Tuo hung up the phone and opened the door to get out of the car.

A knight advance party already scouted the target site. Everyone from the First Tomato Class make your preparations. If there are no surprises your first battle is about to begin soon After placing his phone into his pocket Lin Tuo said this to the five people on the scene with a somewhat grave expression.

Where? Without saying anything unneeded Ji Bai stood up with a long-sword and stared at Lin Tuo with a searing gaze.

Relax your hastiness will just ruin everything. Everyone take out your phones and search for an app called Under the Night Sky. Ill send your account number to you.

Everyone on the scene whipped out their handphone after hearing his words and opened up g*ogle with ease with the exemption of Ji Bai. He was standing at his original spot while looking at Lin Tuo with a meaningful gaze.

I know youre anxious but if you dont download the app I cant give you the exact navigation route. Lin Tuo shrugged in a helpless manner.

I dont have the mobile data nor the money to pay for it Ji Bai said expressionlessly.

Alright alright. Ill open a hotspot for you. Lin Tuo puckered his mouth and turned on his phone with a tap.

After Ji Bai conducted a series of tweaks and confirmed that the exact position of the map had been uploaded to his App he turned around while carrying his long sword and left.

Eh? Wait a moment student Ji Bai!

Whats there to wait? Do you think we have the leisure to do that right now? There is no time for us to dawdle about Ji Bai coldly responded.

Sigh. Have you forgotten that all of you are a team? Of course youre going to work together. Operating as a team is much better than going at it alone Lin Tuo went up to him and explained.

I think theres no need for that. Ji Bai apathetically scanned his classmates. When he glanced at LilSha he found that she was still trying to pull a face at him. After noticing that he was glaring at her she immediately went and hid behind Lins thigh. The best assistance you can give me is to patiently wait here. Ill cut those demons into mincemeat.

A team was something he had never needed.

You might cost Keer her life if you head in there alone Lin coldly stated the facts with her arms around her chest.

Say student Ji Bai Im wondering if you misunderstood something. The purpose of our trip is to rescue a hostage not unleash a massacre. Dont forget that Keer is still in their hands. Even if you have a heaven-defying ability do you think you would be able to rescue Keer before the trolls can make their move? Lin Tuos tone was filled with solemness and an indistinct trace of criticism.

Then will a solution reveal itself if I stay by your side? Ji Bai looked at Lin Tuo and his classmates and let out a chuckle.

He felt that his sanity hadnt degraded to the point where he wouldnt take any precautions against demons. Even if they were classmates in name.

Certainly. A solitary idea will never be as good as a group discussion. The rough idea is already in my brain. I already uploaded a precise 3D diagram of the building the trolls are occupying to the app.

Ji Bai raised his eyebrows. When he opened the alert notification in the group a rough 3d model structure made up of various types of lines appeared before everyones eyes.

The directions and the building structure were so detailed that it gave Ji Bai a faint shock. Frankly even his previous Chivalric Order didnt have recon knights that possessed such otherworldly sensory abilities.

Firstly the target is being held on the third floor and is guarded by several hostiles. Yet they have held off on touching her as if they are waiting for something. In that case we should just beat them at their own game

And directly charge into the building. Ji Bai had an icy-cold gaze as he stood still with his long sword.

Tch what a vulgar barbarian. Lin disdainfully rolled her eyes.

Student Ji Bai is your ancestral homeland actually the Soviet Union1? What will you do if your rash actions drive the trolls into doing something desperate? Missions like these cant be brute-forced; rather one can only outwit their enemies. However too many people are also a bad thing as it can stir up a disturbance. Calmly taking out a cigarette from his pocket Lin Tuo lit it up and took a deep puff from it.

So do you have a plan then?

Thats right. I have roughly formulated a plan. We will dispatch a student to negotiate with them and also grab their attention. Then the rescue team hiding in the darkness will rescue Keer with one fell swoop.

Thats too vague isnt it? How will we be able to catch them off guard? Ji Bai sized Lin Tuo from top to bottom. He had a nagging feeling that this unreliable fool was currently spewing hot air out of his mouth.

Lin Tuo didnt say a word and directed his smiling eyes towards a certain cat behind Lin.

LilSha youre considered the oldest student in our school right? The characteristic of your magic allows you to switch locations with yourself or a target right?

Thats indeed the case But its only close range! And it cant really work that far! Lil Sha swallowed a mouthful of saliva as she cautiously popped her head out. When she noticed Lin Tuos grinning expression she had a feeling that she was going to be unjustly implicated in something.

Well it doesnt need to be that far too. Its possible for you to switch positions with Keer right? An ability like displacement should have quite the large range doesnt it?

Awawawa! Please dont joke around! If I were to use displacement to rescue the other cat Ill be doomed instead! These are trolls were talking about trolls! Nyaa! Lil Sha withdrew her head with a wa noise.

Isnt there a five-second spatial disruption that grants you immunity against any form of physical impact?

Its only 5 seconds nyaa! After 5 seconds Ill turn into troll-chow nonetheless! Theres no way in h*ll youre gonna make me go near a troll Lil Sha clutched onto Lins thigh. She was unwilling to do it no matter what Lin Tuo said.

This will certainly be tough. Lin Tuo scratched his head in a somewhat vexed manner. If Lil Sha backed out because of her fears this plan would have already lost half its chance of success. After Ji Bai fixed his eyes on Lil Sha he didnt say anything and slowly walked towards her.

Lin slightly knitted her eyebrows when she saw Ji Bai expressionlessly coming towards her. Surprisingly however she didnt do anything to stop him.

Y-Y-You What the heck are you doing! Dont come closer! You cant exchange an innocent cat for another just because of your personal attachments and the enmity between us! Help Sister Lin! This obscene middle-aged man is going to lay his hands on me!

Are you really unwilling to do it? Ji Bai squatted down his calm eyes were now at the same level as Lil Shas.

Who would want to do it!?

If youre willing to join then I Ji Bai will vouch with my life and my reputation as a knight that youll be alright. Ji Bai swore as he placed his hand on his chest.

Lil Sha was slightly swayed as she saw Ji Bais sincere and somewhat begging gaze. However that only destabilized her for a while.

A vouch like that is basically unhonourable to begin with! This is a troll were talking about A completely unreasonable demon thats famed for their diabolical nature I I dont dare to As if she had recalled some sort of unpleasant memory Lil Shas gloomy voice carried a trace of sobbing in it. Huo Lei who heard her describe his own race in the corner lowered its head.

Is that so? Alright. Ji Bai stood up and placed the sword on his shoulder.

You guys just observe on the sidelines. Ill go alone.

Hey are you really confident of your chances old man? To possibly risk your life for someone from the demon race that youve been with for just a couple of days. Do you really think its worth it?

Im not helping a demon. Its a knights honor to protect a weak and innocent person. This is a responsibility I cannot relinquish Ji Bai wiped his sword as he said this with a resolute gaze.

Huo Lei raised his head while an indiscernible admiration flashed past his eyes. Lin looked at Ji Bai with a lifely glow in hers. Lin Tuo on the other hand only revealed a faint smile.

Tch. He only knows how to spout flowery words Lil Sha cast her head aside and softly mumbled to herself.

Are you sure youre fine? Rather than have this puny board go why not I go instead? It wouldnt be worthwhile if we have to throw in a life as well. After all since the enemy and I are trolls; They would probably listen to a few words of mine Huo Lei who had been silent throughout this entire time opened his mouth and spoke up. He was just about to step forward before Lin barred his way.

Let Ji Bai go. He can do it. This was the very first time Lin didnt refer Ji Bai to as a cockroach.