Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 831 - 371 New Homeland and Hardcore Mode_2

Chapter 831: Chapter 371 New Homeland and Hardcore Mode_2

Lin Meng finished speaking, and everyone looked around. Shana asked, "Stone?"

Stone grimaced and said, "I didn’t expect I’d be the one most likely to die. I choose True Hardcore Mode."

Stone’s attitude caught everyone off guard. Despite having decent attributes, as someone with extremely low combat ability, it was unexpected for him to opt for True Hardcore Mode.

Shana questioned, "Stone, do you think True Hardcore is easier?"

"No, I agree with you all. I think True Hardcore is definitely going to be hard," Stone paused before continuing, "these last two months... how should I put it? First off, I really admire Lin Wu’s fearless nature, even though it’s kind of mindless, it’s truly thrilling. My business on Blue Star has been okay, but it’s not the rush of money or the luxury that I miss. I miss the me when I had nothing, during the start-up phase."

Stone added, "I’m only thirty-five. I think I’m still young, even though you all call me ’old man’ and ’uncle.’ But I truly feel young. Yes, my reaction in action-based activities is not as good as yours, and in reality, I’m also quite clumsy. I’ve always been terrible at crafts since I was young."

Stone seemed at a loss for words and stood silently for a long while before saying, "I got divorced because I could see the end right from the start, and I was thrilled the moment I got picked for immigration. It’s like playing a video game where you already know the plot and have the ability to finish the game; everything else becomes meaningless."

Stone waved his hand, feeling he hadn’t expressed himself clearly, and after thinking for a bit he said, "If I can’t even muster the courage to take on a challenge in a game, then I can already foresee my whole remaining life after reaching Earth. It’ll just be living a retired life with the wealth I got from exchanged points."

Stone said, "Hardcore Mode is no longer interesting to me. I never showed it, but I know you wouldn’t understand how an old man, an uncle, a combat noob, could still possess courage."

Stone continued, "Unlike you, who are youthful and limitless. As an old man, the older I get, the more I feel the ruthlessness of time. It’s very fast, time is incredibly fast. What I fear most is not losing wealth, but losing courage. Of course, I’m not saying your choices are wrong, your choices are very rational, and your logic is very clear, it’s just that I’m being emotional."

At this point, Stone ran out of words and said, "I choose True Hardcore Mode."

Hearing all this, Lin Meng felt sorry for him and said, "Uncle, you might not last ten seconds." Before registering, Stone could leave Shadow and establish his base, thus participating in True Hardcore Mode. Lin Meng’s tone and attitude showed that she was persuaded by Stone; she supported Stone’s challenge in True Hardcore Mode, but she was well aware that Stone probably wouldn’t survive long there. Even someone like Lin Wu couldn’t survive long on his own.

"Ten seconds, then ten seconds," Stone said. "I truly think you should all continue together. Don’t be like me. I’ve enjoyed all kinds of luxurious lives, I’m never worried about losing wealth, I only worry about losing courage. But you should keep going because in your future, you’ll find money is really important."

Amidst the silence, Maya was the first to speak, "Money is not important to me either, because I have a position. If you insist, Stone, I can accompany you."

Lin Meng raised her hand, "I also have a position, I support the uncle."

Stone hurriedly said, "No, no, don’t give up your future and wealth just to support me. What’s the use of having a position? Before I got divorced, I owned a private shuttle, and it took just a month to travel back and forth between Blue Star and Earth. Maya, you won’t starve with a position, but will you live in a free apartment without money? You still have to queue for regular transportation, driving a cheap car wherever you go. Don’t persuade me, and don’t follow me. I don’t accept any impulsive decisions that lead to a major loss of money. I don’t want to be responsible for anyone."

The last sentence was very impactful; Stone wouldn’t accept anyone choosing True Hardcore Mode just to support him.

Stone added, "If possible, after the cold wave ends, could you find a way to get my armored vehicle back? I’m going to leave the base first, you all make a decision quickly."

"You don’t have enough manpower for a new base, unable to form an alliance," Lin Wu said. "First hang out at my tent base."

Stone asked, "Aren’t you in a hurry to choose a location?"

"A single person’s base is everywhere. Besides, the new homeland has only one small county and two small towns. I can just ride Phantom wherever I want," Lin Wu said. "Shadow, choose a good location and let me know the coordinates. If it’s convenient, I’ll pick a nearby building. If not, I can easily find Shadow." I’m the guy who can travel 3,000 miles with a double ride after all.

Stone moved quickly, left the base, and joined the tent base. Stone clapped his hands to draw everyone’s attention, "Guys and girls, hurry up and register."

Lin Wu said, "How about we grab some fuel and have a drink?"

Stone nodded, "Maya, take responsibility."

After he spoke, Lin Shi left the bonfire room. Lin Wu picked up some fuel and went downstairs, saying, "Old man, that phrase about taking responsibility seems to carry some subtext."

Stone smiled and remained silent. "I won’t tell you."

Lin Wu questioned, "Could it be that Maya’s target is The Ring of the Fortress? Is that why you reminded her not to act on impulse?"

Unexpectedly, the question stumped Stone, "That would be interesting." Maya, a member of the Guards Army, turned out to be the largest shareholder of the Earth Fortress Company.

As Lin Wu started to speak again, Stone pushed him, "Hurry up, before someone freezes to death."