Chapter 1588
Chapter 1588
Levi and his teammates were dropped on an uninhabited island about 500 kilometers away from Chatterton Town by helicopter. It was an unexplored deserted island filled with bramble and weeds. They were not provided any food, nor were they given any weapons or tools to survive.
If they wanted to survive on this desolate island under these circumstances, their hands-on skills and intelligence would be put to the test. Colonel Brown had once said that to be a good leader, one had to depend on their intelligence, and not on their physique.
There were troops responsible for fighting in the frontlines during war, training new recruits, and reenacting actual combats. These troops would also complete tasks given by their leaders well. But as a true leader, one was supposed to oversee the whole organization to ensure the army's continued growth.
Looking around at the deserted island full of thorns, Ronald who was among the four of them started to feel afraid. "Do you think the four of us could survive on this deserted island for thirty days? That's thirty days, mind you. Not one or two days. Drinkable water is already an issue."
Everyone had already considered the drinkable water issue but thought that there must be a solution to their problem. If they were not able to solve this issue, the only other option was to die. However, as a soldier, one was supposed to have faith in oneself and not fear death.
If they were afraid of death, who would lead the army if a real war were to occur in the future?
Levi was not afraid of death at all, he was just worried that he would not do well enough and drag the name of Bache Brown through the mud. He patted Ronald on his shoulder to give him some support and reassured him. "You brat. We just got onto this island and you' re already thinking about how we won't be able to make it? It's just a deserted island. Even though we were not given actual food, there are treasures all over this island. We definitely won't starve to death."
Monique and Cecil walked towards them and comforted Ronald too. "Ronald, don't forget that we're soldiers. If there was an actual war, the survival conditions would be way worse than this. Plus, you're not here alone. You have the three of us to keep you company. We'll work together and complete this mission successfully. So, stop overthinking."
Levi added, "I don't think these tomboys are tougher than us men, Ronald."
Ronald thought so too. Although Monique and Cecil were two women, they did not express their fear nor did they back out from this challenge while he, as a grown man and soldier, felt scared. He felt that his behavior was bringing shame to his profession.
Just as he was about to tell the others that he would be fine, Monique and Cecil yelled over him. "Levi Brown, call us tomboys one more time and I will tear your mouth open!"
Ronald let out a sigh and thought about how if he failed this mission, he would not only be losing to two women, but to two tomboys whose voices alone were already much louder than many other men in the army.
In truth, women can be scary beings when they were being serious. Compared to women, men can be rather small and powerless at times. Take Levi for instance, who had squirmishly covered his ears when he was being yelled at by the two women; Levi, who was one of the soldiers with leadership potential among the male squadron, whom no one could compete with in terms of background, skills, looks and fights.
In this moment, the strong and almighty Levi stood in defeat against the two women's voice. "Would you stop it? Do you guys know how shrill your voices are? I surrender, alright?" He complained.
Now, this was the difference between man and woman!
Levi looked around his surroundings and stated, "This is an unexplored island, so we don't know what beings are living here with us. I'm just worried that there are animals like venomous snakes and such. Let's set up some rules and establish a plan. While on this island, everyone must act according to plan and not wander off alone. Always remember that safety comes first."
Monique and Cecil agreed with him. "How about this? Young Master Brown, you be the team leader of the four of us, since we're a team and every team needs a leader. It would be better for us to work together and do things based on our established priorities." This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.
Ronald had no objection towards Monique's and Cecil's idea. He took a deep breath and said, "Yes. I agree for Young Master Brown to be our team leader for now. I believe that if the four of us work together, we will get through this mission smoothly."
Levi replied, "If the three of you nominate me as the team leader, then I shall accept the role. But I must clarify first that if we were to have any disagreement from now onwards, I'd be the one with the final say."
Since everyone had chosen him to be the team leader, they must be rather sure of his capabilities and decision- making skills. Hence, if disagreements were to happen, Levi's decision might not be all that terrible.
Monique continued, "Of course, that's exactly why we have to pick a team leader."
Four people, four beings and four opinions. In the face of a disagreement, their even number of votes would not be helpful in making group decisions. Thus, through nominating a team leader, their decisionmaking problem could be avoided.
Levi admired how rational Monique was for having this idea. Despite how much they tease each other, as soon as they go into training mode, Monique would never be the extra weight holding him down. She may even be his best assistant.
They had trained together for a year. Apart from their personal feelings, Monique and him made a great and successful team. If they did not, they would not have come in first in every training test.
Levi gazed at Monique in adoration and said, "Alright, the first thing we need to do is to find a safe shelter for us to live in temporarily. Let me emphasize again, the four of us need to stay close together. Do not leave the group."
The three of them replied in unison, "Yes."
The biggest challenge they faced on the island was uncertainty and the unknown. They had no clue what kind of living creatures loitered around the island and whether they were poisonous. All they had with them were some medicine and their own sheet of blanket. But medicine was not the solution to everything; if they got bitten by a venomous snake, what would happen then?
Because of their high- uncertainty environment, they dared not venture into the deep forests and only walked along the beach to check their surroundings as they thought about their next step. Monique had a thought and said, "Levi, I have an idea."
Levi said, "Go ahead."
Monique pointed at a large tree poking out from the forest and said, "We should build a shelter on that tree. We could avoid the dampness, water and animals that don't know how to climb. Also, we could tell right away if there was any danger."