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As soon as those words were spoken, the crowd erupted into a frenzy, whispering and debating among themselves.
"This is impossible!" Before the Leader could respond, the Big Black Man jumped in, repeating himself, "This is impossible!" He emphasized it twice. "The Leader is here; don't talk nonsense!"
At that moment, a faint smile appeared on the Leader's face. "This is getting more interesting! Well, after all, this is a matter between you, the host, and your guests. It seems that until the sparring is over, we shouldn't make any rash judgments!"
The Big Black Man looked at the Commander in shock. "Old classmate, your subordinate really knows how to boast! You know the professional situation; how could you possibly do it?" He turned back to glare at me. "Kid, with the Leader here, don't get too cocky. What if you can't even build a bridge?!"
I glanced at the Commander, who was also looking at me in surprise, his eyes filled with astonishment, confusion, and inquiry. I gritted my teeth and said, "Military words are not empty words. If I can't build it, I'll resign by the end of the year!"
"Good! Kid, but how much time do you need? We can't afford to wait for you to take your time!" The Big Black Man pressed on.
I felt nervous as I calculated in my mind. Actually, during our last attempt, it took us six minutes. However, I couldn't afford to be overly confident and replied cautiously, "About half an hour; I can definitely complete the Floating Bridge Operation!"
After saying that, my eyes darted toward the river. What was I thinking? I should find a shorter section with slower flow! But when I glanced over, I was stunned—the most suitable spot had already been bridged by the Allies. I knew that was an ideal location due to its relatively low flow and narrower channel. Unfortunately, the Big Black Man was an old hand and had chosen it early on; there was nothing I could do.
Was he cunning or just clever? As soon as the Big Black Man saw me looking at the River Surface, he anticipated my intentions and quickly addressed the Leader. "The young man dares to think big and act boldly! Leader! Please choose any location as a bridge point!"
"Damn it! Would it kill you to be a little considerate?" I cursed inwardly; he was adding uncertainty to my plans!
But there was no way out now. I had to feign eagerness as I looked at the Leader. The Leader gazed at the River Surface and pondered for a moment. "I'm not a professional; however, I also think it's unlikely that a single unit can build a bridge. Buddy, don't be upset; look over there—there's a section where the River Surface is much narrower; it should be easier to build. What do you think?"
Following the Leader's finger, my heart sank. Oh Leader, your lack of expertise really shows in your choice of location! A narrow channel with fast flow makes it even harder to construct! I noticed the Commander had lowered his head; he probably felt hopeless while the Big Black Man chuckled ominously beside him.
But since the Leader had spoken up, what could I do? All I could do was respond loudly, "Yes!" I looked at the Commander; he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something but ultimately remained silent, his eyes eagerly fixed on me with many unspoken meanings.
"Goodbye, Sidu Leiden!" As I turned away, that phrase suddenly popped into my mind, making me smile despite myself. Was this a moment of clarity? Yes, it must be!
Taking a few steps toward the shore, Old Tang approached, his forehead glistening with sweat. "Leader, what's going on?!"
"We're about to see a performance from our unit!" I replied calmly, feeling a sudden surge of solemn emotion within me. Alright, let's fight with all we've got!
As I neared my Unit, I glanced at everyone. They were still unaware of what had happened, but judging by their expressions, it was clear they were not very convinced. But that was understandable; if someone were to perform with a Great Sword in front of Guan Yu, how would he feel? What would his son think?
The soldiers looked at me, but I remained silent as I jumped onto Jinghe's spare Speedboat. I patted his shoulder, signaling him to turn on the loudspeaker. This was something I had borrowed from the club director early this morning for another purpose, but now it would serve to rally the troops. I cranked up the volume to the maximum, and a burst of static echoed across the River Surface.
Jinghe quickly adjusted the volume, but I grabbed the microphone and gestured for him to stop. Taking a deep breath, I slowly said, "Brothers of Sharp Blade Company! Turn around and look behind you! What do you see? That is a Floating Bridge! But is it our Floating Bridge?! No! Let me tell you! Just moments ago, our Allies and Brothers came down from their vehicles and directly built that Floating Bridge right here on our home turf!" All the soldiers put down what they were doing and listened quietly. My tone grew more passionate and my pitch higher. "I! They traveled thousands of miles just to perform for us! Now! You've seen their performance! Are you satisfied?!"
"Not satisfied!" Xuanhua and a group of Veterans shouted first, followed by the new recruits, and finally all the officers and soldiers of Sharp Blade Company joined in. "Not satisfied! Not satisfied! Not satisfied!" The echoes reverberated across the River Surface, amplifying our momentum—this was the spirit I wanted!
"Not satisfied?! Good! Then you go tell them what is best! All brothers of Sharp Blade Company, listen up!" As I shouted, I signaled Jinghe to start the engine and head to the designated crossing point set by the Leader. Everyone's eyes followed me.
I jumped onto the front cover of the Speedboat, pointing at the shore crossing point with all my might as I yelled, "Right here! This is where we, Sharp Blade Company, will create miracles! Today, let us fight for honor! Bridge—operation—begin!!"
"Ooooh!" All the officers and soldiers surged toward the equipment like madmen, pushing it into the water. The roaring engine of the Speedboat seemed to declare their fearless determination. I saw Wu Chao almost simultaneously position his Speedboat against the newly deployed Bailey Bridge with a roar as he accelerated toward the opposite shore. The surveying Squad Leader was on his boat with a sergeant to confirm the construction location for the Bailey Bridge dock over there. Meanwhile, my boat reached the Dock Bridge at my designated spot.
"Fatty, don't just stand there! Go back and forth in the river!" I turned on the loudspeaker as heavy metal music blared out rhythmically! This was music I had searched for all night long—a motivating piece that stirred one's blood. The first song was "She Is Y Sin," a famous work by Finnish band Nightwish. This was also my theme music from when I competed with Hubei Team back in the day; it fit perfectly with this atmosphere. Even after countless listens, when that powerful rhythm echoed in my ears again, I felt an adrenaline rush! It made me want to throw my head back and howl out my feelings!
I even forgot that I wasn't wearing a life jacket as I stood on the Speedboat coordinating commands for my troops. Since we weren't working in place, I had to direct them to launch two Speedboats connected to each other toward the Bailey Bridge.
The soldiers held their breath and sped up their operations as "She Is Y Sin" played on. By the time its lingering notes faded away, my dock and the first section of Bailey Bridge were already completed! The dock over there was also coming together!
Very good! We finished much earlier than last time. Heh heh, I bet those onshore thought I was too arrogant for blasting heavy metal music—did they really think I had nothing better to do than play music? They were mistaken; "She Is Y Sin" lasts exactly 4 minutes and 40 seconds—I timed it perfectly!
At that moment, the second song began to play, "SS Lightning Troops Are Advancing," the battle anthem of the German tank units from World War II. I had heard many stirring pieces of music, but this was my favorite war song! The piece was filled with defiance, radiating fearlessness, the meaning of life, and the persistence of faith. Perhaps only those who have truly experienced such fearlessness can understand it and find resonance! This is the battle song that belongs to warriors and soldiers!
"SS Lightning Troops Are Advancing" clearly elevated everyone's passion to new heights. It was a piece alive with ambition and faith, resonating strongly with those who possess honor. Sure enough, by the time the 18 seconds were up, we had already set up Bailey Bridges on both sides.
From my observation, we still needed three more sections of Bailey Bridge. However, as we progressed, the current grew stronger. The speedboats tasked with completing the mission were struggling against the Bailey Bridge's structure downstream, making it increasingly difficult for other speedboats to approach and connect with the Bailey Bridge.
At this point, it was time to calm everyone down. The third song was "Nemo," another representative work by Nightwish. Its rhythm was not as intense but provided a steady motivation without blind passion. The 4 minutes and 16 seconds were enough for us to set up a Bailey Bridge. I felt a sense of urgency as I stood on the speedboat, watching two sections of Bailey Bridge connect. One minute left! We had to hurry!
The fourth song was "149 Conquest Hall" (full English title: "149 Inques f Paradise"), a world-renowned piece. I had edited it overnight to cut straight into the climax without any transitions. Every time I listened to it, I felt so small; its grand music could even stir a sense of magnificence within me! The soldiers were also filled with fervor, charging forward; the classical essence was so vividly highlighted in this modern interpretation! This was exhilarating music, uplifting music—the battle song of the Honor of War!
Seventeen minutes had passed, and we were just one section short of the final Bailey Bridge. But where was it? “Damn it! Are there no more speedboats? Aren't we supposed to have one pushing against another?” I cursed in frustration as my Sheng Xiong shouted beside me, “Company Commander, there are no more speedboats!”
My heart raced as I turned around and saw that it was true—there were indeed no more speedboats available. Due to the swift current, we initially planned not to need a speedboat at the dock, but now we had to pull one out. With only my speedboat remaining and additional Bailey Bridges downstream, we were in a tight spot.
There wasn't enough time to swap out speedboats! I turned back and shouted at Jinghe, “Fatty! It's your turn!”
(To be continued; tomorrow will be even more exciting!)
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