Chapter 407 Archaeological Expedition
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A certain sea area
A schooner was sailing at full speed on the sea, trying to shake off the pursuers behind it.
The sky is blue, the water is clear, and it is a peaceful scene. However, for people who are at the critical moment of life and death, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, they have no time to take a second look.
"Hurry up! Hurry up! They are catching up!"
"Ahhh, but this is already the fastest speed! Damn it!"
"Damn it! Why did the navy want to kill us all? We just want to know the unknown history!"
What they saw was not some vicious pirates chasing after them, but a naval warship flying the flag of justice!
"Boom boom boom!"
A round of shells fell right next to the expedition ship, creating a splash of water dozens of meters high, soaking everyone on the deck.
"Watch out for the shells!"
"Boom!!"
The only shell that was working properly fell on the deck and accurately blew off the secondary mast at the bow. The fallen mast crushed the two unlucky guys who were running slowly.
"Zizzizi!"
The flames from the explosion began to spread along the sails.
"Put out the fire! Quick!"
"Save people first!"
"No! Speed up first! If we don't get rid of the warships behind us, we will all die!!"
There was a sudden panic on the ship.
"Alright! Stop arguing! Calm down! Let's lift together and rescue the people first! We can't run away!"
A short, wrinkled, dignified old man stood up and spoke.
"Everyone, listen to me. The truth about the blank 100 years of history that we are pursuing is strictly prohibited by the World Government. I believe that everyone should be aware of this! Since I decided to embark on this path, I have been prepared to be killed one day. Aren't you the same?"
The old man's words were so inspiring that they calmed everyone on the boat down.
"Dr. Obi!"
"Dr. Obi is right!"
"We have long disregarded life and death. Let these executioners see our integrity!"
The scholars on the ship spoke passionately.
"Yes! It's no big deal to die! One day, the truth of history will be made public, and the blood we shed today will not be in vain!!"
A dark-skinned, pretty woman with shoulder-length silver hair said with a firm look in her eyes.
"No! Olivia! All of us here can die! But you can't!"
"Doctor! Why? I'm not afraid of death..."
Olivia exclaimed.
"Listen to me, Olivia! You are the best archaeologist among us. We still need you to complete the task of exploring blank history. And we must have someone return to O'Hara to bring back the valuable information from the original history found in this expedition and the news that the World Government has discovered that O'Hara is studying blank history!!"
Dr. Obi said, holding Olivia's shoulders with both hands.
"We can't possibly run away. Hurry up and get on the lifeboat. There are no weapons or cannons on board. We will have the expedition ship ram the warship and try to stop it. Then you can take advantage of the chaos and run away!"
"But!! Doctor, you still have everyone else!"
"Olivia! There's no time to hesitate! Do as I say. If you don't bring the news back to O'Hara, all our efforts over the years will be ruined!!"
Dr. Obi exclaimed.
"Yes! Olivia, we can't run away anymore, so please live with our will. Also, please apologize to the O'Hara family for us!"
The other members of the expedition team on the ship also said this with smiles on their faces.
"This is the only chance! Olivia! Don't hesitate any longer! Don't worry, if they see that we are no longer escaping, the navy will definitely not kill us if they have a chance to capture us alive. At most, we will be arrested and put in jail!"
Dr. Obi soothed.
"I...I understand! Doctor! Everyone! I will definitely bring the news back!"
Olivia agreed with tears in her eyes.
"Okay! Then we can rest assured! Quickly lower the lifeboat!"
Dr. Obi gave the order as Olivia got on the boat.
"Turn around! Get closer! Even if we die today, we will splash our blood on the navy's flag of justice!"
"Yes!!"
The crowd responded loudly and began to take action.
After Olivia got on the lifeboat, she paddled desperately and rowed away under the cover of the expedition ship's hull.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Boom!"
Before the boat had rowed far, Olivia heard a burst of dense artillery explosions behind her. She turned around in horror and saw the entire expedition ship slowly sinking in a raging fire.
"How could this happen?! How could this happen!!"
Olivia’s eyes widened in disbelief, her pupils trembling violently.
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"What are you doing? Who told you to fire? They have already given up trying to escape!"
On the deck of a naval warship, a giant admiral wearing a naval justice cloak and a naval peaked cap had bloodshot eyes and was roaring loudly at the soldiers on board.
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The giant had a rough appearance, with an overbite chin, long orange hair, and a beard on his temples and chin that formed a circle around his entire face. At this moment, his hair and beard looked more like a lion's mane.
"Lieutenant General Sauro! The order issued by the World Government is to kill without mercy! Do you have any objection? Or do you want to disobey the order?"
On the bow deck, a CP agent who gave the order to fire snorted coldly.
"Why? They are not vicious pirates! And they have already given up on escaping! You said that pirates who massacred cities and destroyed countries need to be tried through judicial procedures! They cannot be killed at will, so why do you want to kill these unarmed scholars? Not even one should be spared?!"
Sauro asked angrily.
"This is an order!"
The CP agent said indifferently.
"Orders, orders, orders! Isn't it possible that the World Government's orders could go wrong?"
When Sauro said this, all the navy officers present were shocked.
"Mr. Lieutenant General, please stop talking."
The naval adjutant quickly reminded that this was inappropriate speech that would be considered a court-martial.
"Hagoval D. Sauro! Please watch your words! I will report everything you just said!!"
CP agent said with a serious expression.
"It's up to you!"
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"Reporting to the two adults, a small boat was found on the sea ahead, and there is a survivor on it!"
Just as the two were arguing, a Marine loudly reported.
"Da da da!"
The CP agent ran to the side of the ship, snatched the telescope from the lookout and started observing with a playful expression on his face.
"Haha! There's actually a fish that slipped through the net! She almost got away. Turn the gun around and get ready to shoot!"
The CP agent gave the order directly.
"Kakaka!"
The huge cannon on the warship began to rotate, and the black muzzle was aimed at a small boat that was rising and falling on the sea and could capsize at any time.
Although the sailors on the deck were somewhat reluctant, they had no way to disobey orders. Obeying orders is a soldier's duty!
"hateful!"
Olivia also knew that she had been discovered by the navy. She was a famous archaeologist, and her IQ was certified by the archaeological island of O'Hara. However, how could a lifeboat with double oars escape the pursuit of the navy headquarters' warships? This question was obviously beyond the scope. A good cook cannot cook without rice. No matter how high her IQ was, it would be of no help at this time.
"I have to get the message back to O'Hara! I can't die yet!!"
Olivia bit her lower lip so hard that it bled but she didn't let go. She didn't know what was the point of her last struggle. But at this moment, Olivia was as paranoid as a fool with an IQ of 250. She lowered her head and paddled desperately.
"I absolutely cannot die! Someone, please save me!"
"Ready to fire! Ready! Fire!"
"Boom!"
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