Chapter 1294: Chapter 1294: Shaun’s Thoughts

"Don’t go, it’s a trap."

Lou feared that these people might not have heard him, so he hurriedly added another sentence.

But!

Someone in the crowd said, "Who are you?"

Lou: "..."

Lou’s face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot, and the bad feeling in his heart grew even stronger.

Lou tried to calm his emotions and said, "If you’re planning to cross the border river to fight on the other side, then I advise you not to go."

"Because—" Lou looked at them, and those deep blue eyes revealed an intense, indescribable headache: "You’re just going to deliver yourself as prey."

"What?"

"Huh!!?"

"What did you say?"

...

Everyone clearly didn’t believe it, and they had reason to suspect that Lou and his group were trying to take the prize for themselves. So, someone immediately rebuked, "Are you advising us against going because you want to take the communication box for yourself?"

Originally having a headache as big as a bucket, Lou was suddenly shocked: "What did you say?"

No one responded.

Lou asked again: "What did you say?"

Seeing his expression didn’t seem fake, someone thought for a moment, considering that Lou was the squad leader of Group 1, and they were on the same side, making them natural allies. If Lou joined, this mission might be twice as effective with half the effort, benefitting everyone. Thus, someone explained, "A squad leader from Group 6 in our camp invented a communication system on the battleground, enabling real-time communication. But his base has now been destroyed, everyone wiped out, and the critical communication box was taken. The ones who took it are from Camp 5, and they just left recently. If we catch up, we should be able to take it back."

After hearing this, Lou’s mind buzzed! He jolted:

"What?"

"Why didn’t that squad leader report such an important matter?"

"Where is he?"

"He’s gone." Someone replied.

"..." Lou felt like he was about to faint! He felt like countless black lines were wrapping around his forehead: "Is he an idiot?"

"He is an idiot."

"Both stupid and foolish!"

Screen outside:

Shaun watched this scene, especially those inside who were commenting and expressing disdain towards him. Shaun just felt his face was burning with shame!

He was truly foolish.

A peerless fool.

The comments section was also flooded with ’Shaun the fool’ mocking him, many evaluating Shaun by saying he can’t distinguish his position, can’t clear the situation, lacks overall perspective...

Seeing these words, Shaun tightly pursed his lips.

Behind him, someone said, "Standing from an outsider’s perspective, doesn’t everything become clearer?"

Shaun’s fingers slightly moved, and he lowered his head.

The person behind him continued, "You’re not foolish, she was calculating against you, you were bound to fall for the trap."

Shaun kept his mouth shut and lowered his head, shame filling his eyes.

The voice behind, elderly with a hint of hoarseness, remained utterly non-critical, kindly saying, "Learn from mistakes, failing once doesn’t matter, the key is to learn from it, and don’t make the same mistakes in the future. You’ve improved a lot this semester, I believe you will continue to improve, I believe you’ll grow."

"Teacher..."

"I..." Shaun persistently kept his back straight and lowered his head. Upon hearing his mentor’s words, a warmth surged in his heart, his eyes growing moist.

"Young people have plenty of opportunities, don’t be afraid to fall down." The elder’s voice was compassionate and gentle.

Shaun raised his head, looking at the gentle-natured teacher who never got angry, only encouraged and praised him. He was a mentor of the Combat Department and the principal of the academy, busy with affairs but never missed a class, always giving lectures earnestly, guiding students in training, meticulously caring for their diet, health, and safety...

This competition, he had high hopes for Shaun but—

Shaun still let him down.

Shaun felt increasingly guilty.

Suddenly, a warm sensation descended on his head, coming from a pair of slightly rough, calloused hands gently stroking his head:

"Don’t cry."

"Crying means surrender." Principal Qu looked at this blond, blue-eyed young man, smilingly asking, "Do you surrender?"

"No!"

Shaun fiercely wiped his eyes and loudly said, "I don’t surrender! I’m not inferior to anyone!"

Originally, he was an ordinary person both in physical strength and spiritual power. Forget about entering the Combat Department, even getting into the Material Department would be challenging, but he didn’t give up. Deciding to pursue communication manufacturing and repair after being unable to choose his favorite Combat Department!

Due to limited talent and weak combat power, Shaun aimed to be a battlefield communicator. Thus, he studied various obscure and unconventional communication technologies, even delving into ancient communication device manufacturing.

These are not mentioned.

Shaun originally thought his life would be like this. Unexpectedly, with excellent theoretical knowledge, Shaun passed the exam for Alliance Second Military Academy, successfully enrolled in the Communication Department, and boldly chose Combat Department as a minor when selecting secondary subjects, passing the assessment required for admission even as a minor... then Shaun passed!

It was personally approved by Principal Qu.

Shaun was very grateful, worked especially hard during training. With Principal Qu’s teaching and assistance, Shaun’s improvement was rapid!

In this inter-school competition, there were many in the Combat Department better than Shaun, but he still took the qualification through repeated challenges.

With effort, with endeavors, there is always a harvest.

Facts prove I’m not inferior!

For long, Shaun felt somewhat inferior due to poor talent, but later progressed rapidly, becoming a bit arrogant—that’s why he initially looked down on Ji You, only later getting impressed by Ji You’s actions and words.

Trying to disregard Ji You’s thoughts from his mind, Shaun clenched his fists and said, "I don’t surrender! Because I’m not inferior!"

Ahem...

The reason for losing was bad luck, encountering someone like Ji You.

Just bad luck.

Definitely bad luck, not inability.

Shaun reassured himself this way, and Principal Qu observed his mood had noticeably improved, smiled and said, "One loss doesn’t matter, let’s see the future."

Shaun clenched his fists: "Yes!"

Seeing Shaun had recovered, Principal Qu decided to leave. He lifted his foot, about to go when Shaun said from behind, "Teacher, I want to apply for another medicine bath!"

Principal Qu paused.

Shaun said, "My body can handle it."

Principal Qu frowned and said, "Excessive is harmful, wait until next month."

Shaun was slightly disappointed upon hearing this.