amaotonovel Chapter 160: To be a coward or a hero for life?
Chapter 160: To be a coward or a hero for life?
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Lin Chen was stunned for a moment.
This wasn't the first time he had won a reward.
But something just doesn't feel right about this giveaway.
Just as I foresaw a possible life-threatening situation in the future, the system gave me something to save my life?
But this thing probably won't be enough to save your life on a plane, right?
Kinetic energy of less than 1500 joules is at most the kinetic energy of a rifle.
If a plane crash really happens, I'll still die...
But since it was given away for free, Lin Chen didn't want to make a fuss about it.
Lin Chen was more interested in the workings of the device than in when it would actually come in handy.
After all, compared to the more ethereal Dream Lab, the Dream Warning Device and these two props are much more useful.
At least this device seems closer to reality.
Repulsive force field generator?
So this thing can generate repulsive force?
But how does this repulsive force work? Where does its energy come from? It…
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Why am I suddenly concerned about this?
Could it be that I've been reading too many books lately, and my thinking has started to resemble that of a scientist?
Lin Chen chuckled self-deprecatingly, but decided to continue thinking.
But just then, Xiao Li suddenly burst into the dormitory.
"Lin Chen, don't pack your things, our flight has been canceled."
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A moment later, all members of the Dragon Kingdom Math Olympiad team gathered in Xiao Li's dormitory.
"Teacher Xiao, why was our flight canceled?"
"Yes, I just told my mom I'd be there tomorrow."
"Me too! My mom's already bought the train ticket and she's going to Beijing to pick me up!"
Xiao Li helplessly raised her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"Don't blame me, blame the weather!"
"I just received news that due to heavy snow, almost all flights across Australia have been cancelled."
But don't worry, I've already spoken with the organizing committee, and they can continue to provide us with accommodation and meals. They'll also help us find available flights.
Hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly said, "Then why don't we take a boat back instead of a plane?"
Teacher Zhu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Lin Chen, you're overthinking it. These days, everyone flies airplanes. Where would you find a boat to ride? Besides, it would take at least a month to get back by boat. Are you willing to do that?"
Even Chen Xiaoxiao was puzzled and asked, "Lin Chen, why did you think of taking a boat?"
"Wouldn't it be safer to take a boat?"
"It's alright, it's just a delay. As long as we can take off, airplanes are much safer than boats! If we really had to take a boat, wouldn't it be even more dangerous if we encountered a typhoon this season?"
Lin Chen sighed deeply.
It seems impossible to get everyone to take a boat back.
You can't exactly tell others that you used a system to predict the dangers of flying, can you?
After confirming that they would be staying for a few more days, everyone returned to their respective rooms.
Lin Chen lay on the bed with his hands behind his head.
Well, since I can't think of a way to avoid flying for the time being, I'll just take it one step at a time.
At least he already knew which passengers were on the ill-fated flight through the dream warning device.
If he hardens his heart and sees those people choosing not to board when he's about to board, he'll ultimately be safe.
With that in mind, Lin Chen decided to check out the new bounty missions first.
He brought up the system panel and opened the bounty mission interface.
As expected, with the completion of the last mission, a new bounty mission has appeared.
Task 1: Protect Yourself
Note: Comrade, a great disaster is about to strike you. To preserve your life and make your life useful, you may choose to save yourself and prioritize your safe return home! This choice may seem cowardly, but sacrifices are inevitable on the road to revolution…
Requirement: Return safely to China within 30 days.
Reward: 10 Academic Points, one chance to win a prize.
"Task 2: A roundabout way to achieve our goal."
Note: Comrade, facing the impending catastrophe, you actually have a third option: stay overseas! This will be entirely beneficial for you. Everyone should consider their own interests at least once in their life. In your Chinese saying, "If a man doesn't look out for himself, heaven and earth will punish him," isn't that right?
Requirements: Negotiate overseas study arrangements with any country.
Reward: 30 Academic Points, one chance to win a prize.
"Task 3: A coward for life, or a hero for a short time?"
Note: Comrade, this disaster will result in the loss of at least hundreds of innocent lives. Will you choose to turn a blind eye and be a coward for life, or a hero even for just a few minutes?
Requirement: Avert an impending air disaster and ensure the survival of 90% of the passengers on flight N444.
Reward: 100 Academic Points, one chance to win a prize.
Take a deep breath.
Looking at the three tasks in front of him, Lin Chen couldn't help but suspect that this task was a test from the system.
Otherwise, why would a system that makes him a top student issue learning-related tasks instead of making him make choices about life and death?
Without a doubt, Mission Two was the first one to be abandoned.
He had absolutely no interest in studying abroad.
Therefore, for this mission, he can only choose between option one and option three.
Choosing Task One ensures your absolute safety.
The third mission, without a doubt, is to prevent the plane crash from happening.
But how could he stop it?
Tell the airline that the flight is going to crash and ask them to ground it?
If this were in China, it would be fine at most a reprimand and education, but abroad, they might just arrest you as a terrorist.
As for anonymous reporting...
That's obviously not feasible either.
Because others might completely disregard your advice and continue to let the plane take off.
Lin Chen hesitated for a moment.
But just then, Chen Xiaoxiao knocked on his door.
"Lin Chen, since we can't leave today anyway, let's go for a walk around the school. I haven't really explored the University of Melbourne properly yet."
"Okay!"
Lin Chen agreed without hesitation.
Let's put the mission aside for now.
The University of Melbourne campus was bustling with people.
While the university disruption affecting flights across Australia is a major inconvenience for travelers, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle for the students here.
The campus was filled with students cheering, playing, and having snowball fights.
Lin Chen led Chen Xiaoxiao on a walk in the snow, leaving long footprints behind them.
"Lin Chen, what are your plans before the start of the new semester after you go back?"
"Me? I should probably stay at home."
Lin Chen thought for a moment and said.
Chen Xiaoxiao's birthday is just around the corner, so he should be at home making final preparations for that gift in the coming days.
"What about you?"
"I……"
Chen Xiaoxiao smiled and raised her head.
"I plan to go to Antarctica."
"Antarctica?"
Lin Chen was taken aback.
Why did you decide to go to Antarctica?
"I just want to go out and see the world while I'm still young."
Although my goal is the stars and the sea, I also want to see this beautiful place before leaving Earth.
So, before I go to university, I want to go crazy one last time!
"Well... have fun and be careful," Lin Chen said with his blessing.
Chen Xiaoxiao looked at Lin Chen with some surprise.
Why didn't you say you wanted to come with me this time?
"Because this is your own life, and I have my own life too."
A sweet smile appeared on Chen Xiaoxiao's face, and she suddenly gave Lin Chen a light, quick kiss on the cheek.
"Lin Chen, you've matured."
"Of course! I'm not the same person I used to be."
Lin Chen smiled slightly as a young boy and girl strolled hand in hand in the snow.
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That evening, after returning to his dormitory, Lin Chen opened the system panel.
I chose Task 3...
That's right, I am not the same person I used to be.
If I'm still timid and hesitant even with a system, then what's the point of having this system?
Wasn't your mediocre and cowardly life in your past life enough?
Since I've been given a second chance at life, even if I die, I'll do it in a spectacular way!
Besides, I have a system! What am I afraid of?!