Reborn as the Darling of the Delta

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Zhang Hao turned his head and saw an Asara shieldman standing on the second floor of the dormitory with two soldiers, looking at him.

"You're that shieldbearer Asara from before!"

Mai Xiaowen recognized him later. She had seen Zhang Hao lying on the ground with a gunshot wound when she found him before. She didn't expect to run into him again this time.

"Hmm? Looks like you all still remember me. Alright, I have my own mission to complete. You two older ones can go back now. As for this kid, hey, brat, our boss Said invites you to visit him."

Chapter 16: Shall I Fight You?

Roy:? ? ?

Mai Xiaowen: ? ? ?

Zhang Hao: ? ? ?

Not a buddy? You invited me to sit with the boss right off the bat? Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm an idiot?

Seeing the three people in front of him looking at him like he was an idiot, the shieldbearer thought about it for a moment and realized the problem.

Shieldbearer: Oh my god, this is so embarrassing. Do they think I'm an idiot? No, no, I have to salvage this situation.

"Cough cough cough, um, hey hey hey, don't look at me like that, we don't mean any harm, our boss Said said that we should invite people over in a very polite way, understand, just like... hiss, just like Liu Bei inviting Zhuge Liang in your ancient China, right, um, that's it."

As he spoke, the shield-bearer's face turned red. Luckily, he had a large mask to cover his face, otherwise he would have performed a freefall for them from the second floor of the dormitory today.

Mai Xiaowen looked at the unreliable person in front of her. Although she had met him once before, this time he was leading a group of people, so she couldn't let her guard down.

"Back then, Liu Bei only brought two brothers when he invited Zhuge Liang. You've come with a whole bunch of people in such a grand manner. If we don't agree, it's probably not a simple 'invitation'."

After hearing Mai Xiaowen's words, Asara, the shieldbearer, looked at his henchmen who had already raised and loaded their guns, and realized that this was inappropriate. He slapped one of his henchmen on the back of the head and shouted at the group:

"Damn it, I didn't recognize this person! What have I been teaching you guys? You know how to be polite, huh?"

The beaten underling, holding his head, said aggrievedly:

"Big brother, you always said that as your team members we can't let you down. Didn't you say we had to give the other side a serious and intimidating feeling? We used to pull the pins when we saw people and you didn't say anything. Why did you go back on your word today and even hit me? Waaah, this is so hard for me."

Seeing his men crying and sobbing as if he had slept with them, the shieldman felt the three men's gazes gradually becoming outrageous and perverse. He knew that if he didn't do something soon, his lifelong innocence might be ruined.

"Go to hell, get the hell away from me, hahaha, actually he's not one of my soldiers, he was just transferred from someone else yesterday, what are you looking at! Shut up and get out of my way, don't look at me like that, it's not what you think, hey."

Zhang Hao: Violence.

Mai Xiaowen: It involves domestic violence.

Roy: He's even less intelligent than me.

Seeing that he couldn't explain it anymore, Asara's shieldbearer simply gave up:

"Sigh, my pride, but kid, I have to thank you for this. If you hadn't wiped out those Hafk bastards that day, I wouldn't have become a squad leader so quickly."

Looking at this harmless little guy in front of me, I couldn't help but picture his image as a killing weapon.

"What! You mean Xiao Hao took down that squad of Hafk soldiers that day?"

Before Zhang Hao could react, Mai Xiaowen exclaimed in surprise.

"What's all the fuss about? Don't you know? Wow, I told this kid to run, and guess what? He just blindly ran away and wiped out their whole team. Thinking about it now still gets me all fired up. You really stole the show that day, kid."

Luo Yi and Mai Xiaowen both stared at Zhang Hao at the same time.

Zhang Hao: (???`?)

"So don't be too nervous. We won't treat you badly. Besides, this kid is my savior. It's just that you disappeared after taking him away, and we couldn't find you. I only ran into you this time because you showed up at the camp."

After the shield bearers finished speaking, Zhang Hao straightened his expression (which they couldn't see), and said seriously:

"The reason why Boss Said asked me to invite you this time is twofold. First, I want to thank you. If you hadn't taken care of Hafk's soldiers that day, we would have suffered even more casualties. I'm afraid I would have died there too. So I want to thank you in my name. I also have a reason not to fall. Second, I want to be your friend. That's right, don't look around, I just want to be your friend."

Asara, the shieldbearer, looked at the unreliable young man before him and couldn't help but facepalm, saying:

"So you two are his caregivers for now. You can go back first. After we finish talking, someone will take him to the evacuation point later. Don't look at me like that. We're not blind, you two are always so high-profile when you get off the plane."

"That won't do. Who knows what will happen if you go with Xiao Hao and then try to harm him? If you really want to get to know him, let's wait for another time. We'll head back now."

Hearing that Asara's shield soldiers were going to take Zhang Hao away alone, Mai Xiaowen couldn't sit still. He was her precious son. What if he was taken away and killed by these people? He was her future. She had to protect him while he was still a child.

"It's alright, little sister. I said it's just a simple introduction. Why are you making us sound like villains? We're not like Hafk."

Seeing Mai Xiaowen's fierce protectiveness, Asara, the shieldbearer, was also somewhat troubled.

"It's okay, Xiaowen. I believe they won't hurt me. This uncle even risked his life to buy me time to escape. Don't worry, I'll go with them and nothing will happen. I'll be back later."

After some thought, Zhang Hao decided to go see Said. He knew that although Said had become erratic after his father's brutal murder, his goals were pure: first, to lead the people to defeat the Hafk group and liberate Asara; and second, to seek revenge against Hamk. He was considered a good person in this land.

"No, Xiao Hao, you're too trusting. You're too young to understand. Listen to your sister, let's go home. If you really want to come, we'll wait until next time Shen Lan and we bring you together, okay?"

Seeing that Mai Xiaowen was still worried about him, Zhang Hao could only think of other solutions.

"Hey, why don't we let Uncle Roy go back first? Brother Weilong is waiting for his medicine. Sister Xiaowen, why don't you come with me? That way you'll feel more at ease, okay? Please, Sister Xiaowen, my dear sister."

Looking at the little boy who was acting cute in front of her, Mai Xiaowen couldn't bring herself to refuse. After thinking for a while, she could only shake her head helplessly and reluctantly agree.

"Hmph, I agree, but remember, when we get back you have to give me a proper explanation for wiping out the entire Hafk squad, understand?"

Roy: (?﹏?。) Speak up for me, am I even human?

So the group split up at the cement factory. Roy took the medicine back to the Special Operations Department first, and then called everyone to come here to wait. If Mai Xiaowen said there was a situation, they would prepare to launch a fierce attack.

Led by the shield bearers of Asara, Zhang Hao returned to the familiar administration building. Thinking that Said was waiting for him on the second floor, the background music of "Lao Sai" automatically came to mind.

Upon reaching the second floor and arriving at the manager's office, Asara, the shieldbearer, knocked on the door and said inside:

"Report, Boss Said, I've brought Zhang Hao over. He's been very polite."

"Okay, let him in."

A deep voice came from inside the room.

Just as Mai Xiaowen was about to go in with Zhang Hao, she was stopped by the shield-bearer at the door, who whispered to her:

"Sis, please don't do anything reckless here. I'm scared. Boss Said is really good to us, but if you just barge in like this, my butt will really hurt if he gets upset. Please, I'm begging you, just wait outside with me for a bit, okay? You're my sister!"

Seeing the pitiful state of the shield-bearer Asara, Mai Xiaowen had no choice but to wait outside as well, ready to call for help immediately if any noise came from inside.

Inside the room, Zhang Hao also saw Said, the strongest man in the dam who had wiped out countless newbies in the game. He was wearing a red mask and was carving a piece of wood with a claw knife called "Red Owl". It looked like a person.

"Hello uncle, I am Zhang Hao."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit quiet, Zhang Hao could only start by introducing himself.

"Yes, I know. You're very capable. You managed to wipe out a squad of Hafk's soldiers at such a young age. I admire you. Why don't you join Asara? I guarantee your status will be no less than mine."

Said didn't look at Zhang Hao and continued carving the wood in his hands, but no one noticed that his gloves were already soaked with sweat.

Lao Sai: Oh my god, this kid is so small, oh my, did I scare him? Uh, what should I say? Oh dear, this shield soldier didn't say he was this small.

"Um, thank you for your kind offer, but I'm very happy at GTI right now and have no plans to come here for the time being."

Seeing that Said immediately extended an olive branch to him, Zhang Hao was a little stunned. He felt that the tense atmosphere in the room dissipated the moment he entered, and then there was silence.

"Yeah, as long as you're happy. Um, shall we practice together?"

Sayed regretted it as soon as he said it.

Lao Sai: Oh my god, what did I just say to this kid who looks only 15 or 16 years old?

Zhang Hao: ΩДΩ (No! Don't!)

Chapter 17 For Asara

Zhang Hao never expected that simply refusing to join Asara would lead to Said using the opportunity of practice to eliminate him.

Seeing the child in front of him start to tremble, the usually calm Said panicked.

"Hey, stop shaking o((⊙﹏⊙))o. Oh, I was just kidding. I... I was just thinking the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so I told you a corny joke, hahaha."

Zhang Hao: 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。

Looking at Said, who was awkwardly laughing at the top of his lungs, Zhang Hao had only one thought: to go back to GTI. This prison was too scary.

"Hey, don't rush me. I'll carve you a little wooden figure, I guarantee you'll like it. We can also talk about Asara's matter."

Seeing the little creature trembling even more violently, Said could only try his best to appear more gentle. He took out the wooden carving he was working on and waved it in front of Zhang Hao, speaking gently.

"As for Asara's situation? I can only say it's not optimistic."

Seeing that Said was talking about serious matters, Zhang Hao gradually accepted the "dry jokes" Said had told him before.

"Oh? You think Asara's situation is not optimistic? Why do you feel that way? You haven't been here for very long."

When Saeed heard Zhang Hao's pessimism about Asara's current situation, he couldn't understand why a kid who hadn't been here long would be so sure of it. He couldn't believe that the kid opposite him was a 19-year-old adult with a god-like perspective who knew about the story background of the game Delta Force.

"Your Asara is currently beset by internal and external troubles. It seems to the outside world that you are united in resisting Hafk's invasion, but in reality, which of those leaders doesn't have their own ulterior motives?"

As Zhang Hao spoke, he looked at the wooden carving in Said's hand. Under Said's carving, it gradually took shape, but the more Zhang Hao looked at it, the more he felt that it looked like himself.

"Don't rush, it'll be finished soon. What do you mean by 'having ulterior motives'?"

Seeing that Zhang Hao spoke with such conviction, it piqued Said's interest. Putting aside Zhang Hao's age, he absolutely refused to believe that he could wipe out a team by himself. However, what Asara the shieldbearer said didn't seem fake, so Said decided to call the man over to see for himself. He was initially a little disappointed when he saw that Zhang Hao was just a child and was even trembling in front of him. But seeing Zhang Hao's analytical manner, Said's interest was immediately piqued again.

"Hmm? You've been in Asara for so long, haven't you noticed? Isn't the situation most difficult for the residents of Dam Zero and its vicinity? You know, it seems that Hamk has colluded with Hafk, otherwise how could he have risen so quickly? And if he relied on his own strength, he would definitely have gained the recognition of a large number of people in Asara."

As Zhang Hao spoke, he licked his slightly dry lips, looked around, and noticed a bottle of cola behind Said. He reached out and asked:

"I'm a little thirsty, can I drink that?"

Said was listening intently when Zhang Hao said he was thirsty. He turned around, saw the bottle of cola Zhang Hao was pointing to, and smiled as he handed it to him.

"My bad, my bad, I was so bad at entertaining you. I even forgot to prepare tea. Please continue, your analysis makes a lot of sense."

After opening the cola and taking two sips, Zhang Hao cleared his throat and continued:

"Having discussed Hamk, the only remaining issue is Reis, who has taken Longbow Valley. His problem is obvious: he is indeed rebelling against the Hafk Group, but what are his motives? How are the villagers of Asara under his command faring? From what I understand, he has repeatedly repelled Hafk soldiers and achieved great feats, yet he is still labeled a tyrant. It's conceivable that even if he leads everyone to victory, can you guarantee he won't become the next Hafk?"

After listening to Zhang Hao's words, Said also fell into thought. He knew exactly what kind of person Hamk was. He would avenge his father sooner or later, but he did not expect that Hamk would actually join the Hamk Group. This was even more despicable. He would personally send this kind of scum to hell sooner or later.

However, Zhang Hao's words to Reis awakened Said. Yes, Reis always put in a lot of effort when he repelled Hafk's group attack. He had admired him a lot before, and now that he thought about it, it was indeed true.

He was so polite to me, inviting me to join him in defeating Hafk and defending our homeland, but to be called a "tyrant" by the people of Longbow Valley meant things weren't as simple as I thought.

"Hmm, what you said has really benefited me a lot. Here, take a look at this, see how the carving is?"

After saying that, Sayed handed the wooden carving in his hand to Zhang Hao.

Zhang Hao took it and looked at it. Hmm? Isn't this a sculpture of himself? To be honest, it really does look quite like him. Moreover, it was sculpted by Said himself. If it were put back in the game, it would definitely be a rare, top-tier gold item.

"Thank you, Uncle, it really does look like it."

Zhang Hao looked at the wooden sculpture that resembled him by about 8 percent and smiled at Said.

Saeed: It's okay, as long as you like it ヾ(●゜▽゜●)?

"So, after hearing your analysis, Xiao Hao, may I call you that now? What role do you think I play here?"

Said grew to like the little guy more and more as he looked at him. After all, who wouldn't like a cute little cutie who is adorable, speaks sweetly, and can answer their questions?

“You, I believe you are genuinely working for the freedom of the Asara people, but among these three forces, your strength and combat power are the weakest. If Hafk decides to launch a full-scale attack on you, Dam Zero will be the best point of attack. If the tracks above are destroyed, your supplies will be cut off. Without a miracle, your chances of survival are zero. Moreover, if they blow up the dam, just imagine what that scene would be like.”

After listening to Zhang Hao's words, Sayid thought about what he had said and gradually broke out in a cold sweat.

Looking at the harmless little boy in front of him, Said felt that getting to know him this time was absolutely the right decision. He felt that Zhang Hao was his savior and Asara's hope for victory. Such a talent should not be buried.

Thinking of this, he stood up, bowed to Zhang Hao, and said sincerely:

"Xiao Hao, I'm begging you. For the sake of so many people in Asara, I hope you will join us. Really, I feel that with your joining us, our strength will be further enhanced. Seeing the state of the people of Asara now, it really breaks my heart, so I'm begging you to join us."

Looking at the pitiful Saeed in front of him, the contrast made Zhang Hao feel dazed, and he quickly shook his head.

Seeing that his request was rejected, Said slumped helplessly in his seat. He had finally seen a glimmer of hope for Asara's success, but hope refused to join him. This sense of despair left Said feeling utterly powerless.

"Um, don't be so discouraged. I didn't completely reject it."

Upon hearing this, Said instantly sprang up from his chair and quickly grabbed Zhang Hao's hand tightly.

"Are you going to join us again?"

Looking at the prisoner in front of him, whose eyes were gleaming and unfocused, Zhang Hao sighed and said:

"Although I can't participate directly, I can be your nominal strategist. If you have any problems, just call me. If you can't solve it over the phone, then just send someone to pick me up and help me. Besides, I have GTI behind me. If Hafk goes too far, they will come to your aid, understand?"

After listening to Zhang Hao's words, Sayed agreed after a moment's thought. After all, Sayed was already very satisfied with Zhang Hao's help and friendship.

"Thank you, Xiao Hao. You have brought hope to Asara and the people of Asara."