NOVEL NEXT Chapter 93: Chapter 93:Dolphins
At the Songjiang Dam, not only Zhu Meng but also the nearby military officers and guards were momentarily stunned.
"Alright." Zhu Meng snapped out of his thoughts, nodded, and decided to trust Lu Jun for now. He liked confident men like this and said straightforwardly, "I'll send a few people to assist you. They'll follow your orders and guard this place for the next ten days and nights."
Lu Jun hesitated. He wanted to refuse again since he could perform at his best when working alone, but rejecting the councilman twice in a row might be disrespectful. Besides, his Metal Element Nebula's magic energy had been mostly depleted during the previous battle. Rotating through his Water, Psychic, and Curse Elements might work just as well.
Zhu Meng quickly chose someone and said, "Nan Jue, you stay behind. Don't just sit in the office; that's how problems arise. Get to the frontlines and resolve real issues.
"You've learned most of what you could by following me. The rest is up to you."
Lu Jun looked over and saw the valiant female officer from earlier. She had an aquiline nose, well-defined features, and shoulder-length short hair. Despite her loose military uniform, her curvaceous figure and long, toned legs were evident, straighter than those of most women in heels.
"Wait a moment. I'll send two or three more people to assist." Zhu Meng then gestured to Lu Jun. "I'm busy, so I'll take my leave for now. Let's exchange communication details so you can reach me if needed."
With that, Zhu Meng decisively led his team aboard the Sky Eagles and departed swiftly.
Seeing this, Lu Jun touched his chin thoughtfully. Gaining the recognition of a councilman was a substantial advantage. He hadn't expected that guarding the dam would attract the attention of a Super Mage. The potential benefits were significant.
Then he turned to the female officer beside him. Sensing his gaze, Nan Jue confidently extended her hand and said, "Nan Jue, Southern Military District, a student from the Imperial Military Mage Academy, and about the same age as you."
"Hello, I'm Lu Jun, a student of Pearl Academy."
Lu Jun lightly shook her hand before releasing it, a thoughtful expression on his face. Nan Jue was someone he was quite familiar with.
According to the original timeline, two years later, she would become a main member of the National Team during the World College Tournament. Emerging from the highly competitive Southern Military District, she secured one of the slots, being one of only three candidates with a military background.
Her current cultivation level was likely around dual-element, mid-tier, level one.
The National Tournament wasn't just a battle among young mages, academies, and countries. It was also an internal negotiation among various factions, with ticket allocation determining the candidates. These tickets were controlled by councilmen, the Magic Association, the Judgement Court, and other authorities.
Every participant on the stage was a standout individual backed by powerful groups.
Zhu Meng's earlier mention of a recommendation referred to one such ticket. As far as Lu Jun knew, Zhu Meng held two tickets, representing different political entities.
For the National Team, three tickets were enough to directly qualify as a reserve member, while four guaranteed a position as a main member. This demonstrated Zhu Meng's significant influence. If Lu Jun could secure two tickets, he'd be halfway there.
Of course, Zhu Meng seemed only somewhat impressed and might offer just one ticket. The rest would depend on Lu Jun's performance. Nan Jue's internship here might also be aimed at securing a ticket.
As for the National Tournament, Lu Jun had already decided to participate. The rewards were far too enticing. Obtaining several Star River Veins during the process wouldn't be a problem. But that was a matter for the future.
Lu Jun nodded at Nan Jue, and the two began chatting. Before long, the reinforcements Zhu Meng promised arrived.
When Lu Jun saw them, he was dumbfounded. What kind of bizarre reinforcements were these?!
Elsewhere, Zhu Meng returned to the command center. Several Hunter officers and military personnel approached and asked, "Councilman, was there a problem that required your personal intervention?"
"Nothing significant." Zhu Meng waved them off, then added, "Gather information on Lu Jun for me, and call Gao Sheng over."
His subordinates nodded, refraining from further questions as they left. Before long, they returned with a stack of documents and a man dressed like a fisherman, whose name was Gao Sheng.
Zhu Meng flipped through the documents, leaving Gao Sheng to sit nonchalantly on a chair with his legs crossed.
Seeing this, Zhu Meng frowned with disdain and focused on the documents. To his surprise, the file was classified at a councilman's level of clearance—barely within his reach.
After reading it, he took a deep breath and muttered, "So, he was responsible for clearing out the Black Vatican in Bo City and the Magic City."
Zhu Meng had been preoccupied with disaster relief efforts and hadn't paid much attention to lower-tier mages. Now he realized that Lu Jun wasn't simple—he was exceptionally talented for his age.
"Defeated all the freshmen at Pearl Academy and fought for an entire day and night… with the innate talent of 'Magic Energy Amplification.' No wonder he held the Songjiang Outpost for so long."
Zhu Meng nodded, then turned to Gao Sheng. "I have a task for you. Take your Dolphins to the Songjiang Dam and assist in its defense."
Hearing this, Gao Sheng nearly jumped out of his seat. "Councilman Zhu, are you joking?! First of all, I'm practically crippled. Most of my elemental Star Rivers are damaged. I can barely cast a few mid-tier spells.
"Secondly, those Dolphins were rescued after much effort. You're willing to send them out to die? What's the point of protecting them if they get injured? Do you know the Yangtze River White Sturgeon tribe is always watching us?"
Zhu Meng replied indifferently, "The Nine Provinces have no room for idle creatures. Ordinary people contribute to protecting their homes, so why shouldn't they? If they die, so be it."
"This is an order."
"You…!" Gao Sheng was furious. "You're being unreasonable!"
But Zhu Meng was firm, issuing his final ultimatum. "Either take your precious Dolphins to the dam, or I'll send you to the Huangpu River frontline."
"You bastard! You'll regret this!" Gao Sheng grumbled but relented. Compared to battling an advanced commander on the Huangpu River, muddling through at the Songjiang Dam seemed like a better option.
Watching Gao Sheng leave with the Dolphins, Zhu Meng crossed his hands under his chin, deep in thought.
Although the chaos in the Huangpu River involved only a few advanced commanders, Zhu Meng suspected it wasn't so simple. He decided to secretly relocate the Dolphins to a seemingly dangerous but relatively safe place.
When the Crocodile Demons and White Sturgeon tribes launched a concentrated attack on the naval shipyards, only to find them empty, they would be caught off guard.
He believed Lu Jun's strength was sufficient to protect the Dolphins. Furthermore, the Crocodile Demons were unlikely to send more forces to the Songjiang Dam, considering the thousands of casualties and the blood lake created there. Any race would feel the loss deeply, making the dam an unlikely target for another attack.
"Everything is ready."
At the dam, Lu Jun saw the so-called reinforcements in the distance—a scruffy middle-aged man riding a ten-meter-long Dolphin up the river. The scene was absurdly comical.
Even Tang Yue and Lu Mei hesitated. "You are…?"
The fisherman-like man's eyes lit up at the sight of the three distinct, beautiful women. He laughed heartily and said, "I'm your reinforcements!"
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