Chapter 645 - 1: Paul Korchagin_3
Fine-toothed Giant Bear, Blade-toothed Tiger, North American Cheetah, Fear Wolf—none of them are easy to deal with.
Seeing this situation, I fear most challengers might not even survive to the day they battle each other, and will instead perish under the claws of the beasts first.
Compared to the difficulty of the deserted island, this is what one would call a true challenge."
While silently complaining about the Space-Time Administration Bureau, imagining what kind of weapons should be crafted, and what kind of trap could make hunting these giant beasts simpler and more effective, or how to defend against their attacks, without having thought up a decent plan, Chen Zhou heard Paul ask.
"Sorry, Comrade Chen Zhou, may I ask what your survival tools are? Can I take a look?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhou’s old face turned red—
"Survival tools, what survival tools?
I didn’t even see them. If you hadn’t come, I would have set off to rob others of theirs.
Damn Space-Time Administration Bureau, dragging me here without my consent is bad enough, and they even swiped my survival tools. Who am I supposed to complain to?"
Of course, he could only rant this to himself, while outwardly, Chen Zhou could only heave a long sigh and helplessly point to the protective suit cast aside nearby.
Watching the naïve big guy Paul pick up the protective suit and search it meticulously for usable tools, only to eventually reveal a disappointed expression, Chen Zhou couldn’t help but feel a laugh coming on.
Well, now the pain from one person has turned into the shared helplessness of two.
Although the protective suit was utterly useless, seeing Paul’s look as though he’d just swallowed something awful at least improved Chen Zhou’s mood a bit.
...
"No choice, just bad luck.
Look at your tools, at least they are useful. Now, look at mine.
Sigh, I guess everyone has their fate, just let it be..."
Patting Paul’s shoulder to comfort this big fellow, Chen Zhou’s expression changed as he spoke seriously about the actual situation.
"For now, these are all the tools we’ve got. We have no food, no shelter, no water, no weapons.
Before the first airdrop supply arrives, we must at least ensure that we can survive.
We need to maintain our strength and combat ability, avoid injury and illness, to be competitive in fighting for the airdrop supplies."
Feeling the change in atmosphere, Paul’s expression also turned serious, standing straight as he replied earnestly, "Understood."
"Alright then, I’m probably a few years older than you, and my knowledge of wilderness survival and hunting is a bit more extensive.
If you don’t mind, I’ll plan our next actions."
Seeing Paul’s obedient behavior, Chen Zhou decided to directly seize the command.
On one hand, he indeed looked much more mature than his appearance suggested, and on the other hand, he was used to ordering others around.
Even though Paul wasn’t an island native but a modern man from another world, he wasn’t inclined to listen to others’ commands or negotiate.
This challenge was not child’s play, and any negligence could cost lives.
Struggling against a harsh natural environment is hard enough, not to mention dealing with fierce beasts and the most treacherous of all—your own kind.
No matter what, Chen Zhou couldn’t entrust his safety to this naïve Soviet soldier, unless Paul could demonstrate capabilities that would impress him greatly.
"No problem."
Faced with Chen Zhou’s demands, Paul demonstrated the excellent obedience expected of an outstanding soldier.
"However, Comrade Chen Zhou, if your decisions are reckless or lead to our injury or severe loss, I will not continue to follow your command.
This is a matter of principle.
Until then, I will follow your arrangements and do my best to cooperate with all your actions.
You are my only comrade in this challenge, and I will trust you unconditionally. I hope you can trust me too."
"No problem, Comrade Paul, here’s to a happy collaboration!"
Under the witness of the campfire, Chen Zhou extended his hand and shook Paul’s tightly.
At least on the surface, both of their smiles appeared bright and sincere. As for whether the cooperation could continue smoothly, that would depend on whether the two could truly "trust each other."