The female sniper could no longer pretend to be asleep. She sat up on the bed, feeling much better after a few days of rest. Her cheeks had regained some color, but she did not dare to look Zhang Heng in the eye.
"Can I trouble you to translate for me again?" Zhang Heng asked Maji politely.
The man took out a cigarette from the table and held it in his mouth. He looked at them with the ghost of a smile. "Go ahead."
Zhang Heng looked at Simon, who was lying on the bed. "Thank you for vouching for me and allowing me to join the guerrillas. I came to visit you before, but Dr. Maji said that you need to rest."
The girl blinked. She tried her best to keep a straight face, but for some reason, she looked guilty. So Zhang Heng did not mention anything about the extra bullets, phone, and wallet under the tree.
After a pause, he continued, "My hometown is very far away. Due to some reasons, I can't … uh, stay here. I'll go home when the war is over."
The girl was stunned, and her face gradually turned gloomy.
Zhang Heng knew that the female sniper had taken a liking to him after what happened that night. He could tell that she held a high position in the guerrillas, and he could use this to make his life easier in the camp. However, if he did that, he would bring unimaginable pain to the girl when he returned to the real world.
Sometimes, Zhang Heng could not help but wonder if this was just a game. Everything he experienced was so real that it was hard to see the people around him as a set of data or simple NPCs. Zhang Heng did not know how this world would work after he left, and what kind of fate the people here would have …
But he knew that it would be difficult to lie to the only girl in this camp who showed him kindness.
So, in the end, Zhang Heng chose to confess everything. It was not a rational choice, but he was willing to take the risk.
Simon looked a little dazed as he sat on the bed in a daze.
…
Maggie closed the door behind her and looked at the person beside her. "I thought you were a smart person. You shouldn't have said such cruel things to the child, but …" The female doctor paused for a moment. "I kind of like you now. Don't be fooled by her marksmanship. She used to live in the forest with her grandfather and hunted for a living. She's very innocent, just like a blank piece of paper. Ah Ji and I suspected that you approached the child with ulterior motives, but now it seems like we've misunderstood you."
The female doctor spat out a mouthful of cigarette smoke. "I've met a lot of men in my life, and most of them only think with their lower bodies. They never reject a woman who sticks to them, and the ending is always the same. When you wake up the next day, you'll find yourself alone in the bedroom … But that's what men are, isn't it?"
"So, are you going to agree to my request and send me to the rear?"
"I'm sorry, but that's impossible. I wasn't lying to you when I said that. Compared to those Soviets, the guerrillas are seriously lacking in manpower. Since you're fine, you're a good addition."
"…"
"Don't worry. I'll find a way to help you with your marksmanship." Maggie passed the cigarette box to Zhang Heng. "Later, I'll see who's still in the camp. Weiler and his team just came back last night, and they probably won't be going out today. Maybe he can give you some pointers when he's free, but he seems to be a little biased against you. Maybe you can try Mike? I just don't know if he's here now … "
Just then, the wooden door of the cabin was pushed open, and the female sniper stood at the door. She lowered her head and whispered something in Finnish.
Maggie was a little surprised. After a while, she turned to look at Zhang Heng. "Simon said she's here to teach you how to shoot."
Zhang Heng was also surprised. He did not expect the girl to still be willing to help him after what happened just now. He paused and asked, "Is she okay?"
"Are you doubting my skills? It's already the fifth day. As long as she doesn't do any strenuous activities, she'll be fine." The female sniper raised an eyebrow.
Zhang Heng, of course, wouldn't reject her. He knew how important a good teacher was. Previously, Ohel had only briefly explained to him how to shoot. During practice, Zhang Heng encountered a lot of new problems, but he didn't have anyone to ask. It wasn't like the 21st century, where everything could be found on Baidu.
There was no doubt about Simon's strength. Zhang Heng had witnessed her single-handedly taking out two Soviet reconnaissance teams, and every shot was a fatal one. It was hard to believe that at her age, she could be so good at marksmanship. Zhang Heng was also curious to know if she had any tricks up her sleeves.
The girl was never one to drag her feet. She was well-dressed, and she even brought her rifle and bullets with her when she went out. Now that Zhang Heng had agreed to teach her, she walked towards the grove where Zhang Heng usually trained.
Maggie was speechless. "You two, please let me live. I haven't had breakfast yet."
… …..
Zhang Heng didn't know how much credit Simon had accumulated with the lame old hunter. Every time she went to get bullets, the latter would obediently hand them over. Eventually, the girl took so many bullets that she almost emptied his inventory. That was when Ohel had to hide, not daring to meet anyone.
However, the camp was only so big, and he had to cook. Every time he was caught red-handed, he had no choice but to raise the price of his rifle bullets. Now that the guerrillas were out on missions, bullets had become the most sought-after loot.
Zhang Heng had no idea how many bullets he had fired this week, but this was the first time he experienced the thrill of having an unlimited supply of bullets.
Right now, he was lying motionless on the snowy ground, controlling his breathing, aiming the crosshair at the target thirty meters away. Then, he pulled the trigger.
The next moment, the iron cup on the stake flew into the air.
A new system prompt rang in Zhang Heng's ears.
[Acquired new skill – Marksmanship LV0]
This was probably the fastest he had ever learned a skill. It only took him a week to learn it. However, Simone was still a little dissatisfied. She pulled out her rifle, pulled the bolt, assumed a shooting stance, and pulled the trigger in less than two seconds. Matchbox, which was 120 meters away, was easily pierced through.
"….."
Zhang Heng was speechless. There was a huge gap between the two of them. At such a distance, he couldn't even see the target clearly without a scope. He had no idea how Simon managed to do it. Besides, her firing speed was unbelievably fast. Zhang Heng, of course, knew how fast a sniper's firing speed was.
This was especially true during a sniper duel. A few milliseconds could determine life and death.
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