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Jim's laughter in the car was like an unstoppable whirlwind, filled with strong sarcasm. His words were sharp and direct, as if he completely disregarded the ideology of The Cult of the Celestial Worm. "Goodness, understanding the Xyphos worms? It sounds as absurd as some utopia from a science fiction novel," Jim's voice was full of strong irony. "We've been fighting Xyphos for years, countless bloody battles have proven that there's only one way to communicate - and that's firepower. In the end, I trust my shotgun more. It can make a satisfyingly large hole in Xyphos' head, more directly and effectively than any 'understanding'."
Emilly clearly couldn't accept Jim's almost contemptuous attitude towards any non-violent resolution. Her brows furrowed, showing obvious dissatisfaction with Jim's attitude. "Your thinking is too narrow, Jim," Emilly tried to refute with a rational voice. "You've never truly tried to understand Xyphos, how can you conclude that they are completely unable to communicate with us? Perhaps, the hostility between us is only due to misunderstandings and fear. If we could find a way to establish some form of understanding between us and Xyphos, then perhaps we could avoid pointless sacrifices and wars."
However, Jim obviously disagreed with this, his laughter became more unrestrained, almost contemptuous of any possibility of seeking peace. "Ha, you are too naive, Emilly," Jim's mockery intensified, "In Xyphos' eyes, we are nothing but their food or enemies. Communicate with such creatures? We might as well have a heart-to-heart with a raging beast. What we need is not empty 'understanding,' but stronger weapons to protect ourselves and end this war."
Emilly felt annoyed by Jim's reaction, her hands tightly gripping the steering wheel, her lips pursed, trying not to let her emotions affect her driving. The atmosphere in the car became tense, Jim's mockery and disdain turned the discussion into almost a war of words, while Leo and Emilly's idealism seemed particularly fragile in the face of Jim's realism.
In the tense atmosphere inside the car, Jim's remarks undoubtedly intensified the existing opposition. His voice was full of provocation and affirmation, "Those filthy bugs should all be killed without mercy, instead of wasting time trying to 'understand' them." He turned to Emilly with an expectant look of approval, "Emilly, aren't you a warrior yourself? You should understand this truth better than anyone else."
Emilly's expression became more severe, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes as she retorted through gritted teeth, "Jim, the way you're bringing up this question is clearly provoking! Of course, I know the cruelty of the battlefield, but that doesn't mean we should reject any possibility of peace." Emilly's voice gradually became firm, "I have never unconditionally agreed with the ideology of The Cult of the Celestial Worm, believing that Xyphos can be fully understood. I mean, in an environment where both sides have no hostility and are in a state of equal security, perhaps some level of understanding and communication between humans and Xyphos can be found, only then can true peace be achieved."
After listening, Jim's expression became complicated. He seemed to not have anticipated that Emilly would stand so firmly in her own position, rather than blindly agreeing with his extreme views. The others in the car were also shocked by Emilly's words, sensing the deep meaning implied in her speech - that true peace in this universe might require attempts at understanding and communication, rather than simply destruction and rejection.
In the tense atmosphere inside the car, Jim's dissatisfaction and provocative attitude became a continuous low hum. He kept muttering to himself, occasionally sneering and laughing contemptuously, making the whole cabin even heavier. Though his words were not loud, they clearly conveyed his disdain for Emilly's viewpoint. This continuous whispering was like a fine needle, constantly stimulating the nerves of everyone in the car.
Emilly tried to maintain her focus on driving, but every word from Jim felt like an explosion in her ear, causing her grip on the steering wheel to tighten. Although she tried to keep a calm expression on her face, her unconsciously furrowed brow revealed her inner struggle and dissatisfaction. She wanted to argue back, but she knew that in this situation, any rebuttal would only make the atmosphere worse.
Leo felt like he was in an invisible battlefield, trying to find a topic to break the awkward silence, but every time he wanted to speak, Jim's dissatisfaction would shut him up. Leo realized that this debate was no longer about understanding Xyphos, but about the attitudes and communication styles of team members towards controversial topics.
Sarah's silence seems to be the best response to this pointless argument. She chooses to keep her distance, but at the same time supports Emilly in her own way, reminding Jim not to go too far. However, Jim seems completely unaware of the impact of his words and actions. His laughter and whispers continue incessantly, like background music to the tense atmosphere in the car. Instead of showing any signs of easing, it only sharpens this silent war.
As the car continues to move forward, the scenery outside quickly recedes, but the atmosphere inside the car seems to be at a standstill. Everyone is immersed in their own thoughts, unwilling to break the silence. Just then, Emilly suddenly let out a soft sigh, seemingly regretting her emotional reaction earlier. However, she didn't speak again, just focused on driving, directing all her attention to the road ahead.
The car finally began to slow down in front of a building, as if arriving at its destination. The earlier disagreement seemed to dissipate, and Jim stopped his murmuring, grabbing Leo's shoulder and saying, "Haha! We're here! This is it! The garage door is slowly opening."
The sound of the garage door rising echoed inside the car, like an overture heralding a new beginning. As the vehicle slowly entered, the bright exterior scenery transformed into the dimness of the garage. However, this dimness did not bring a sense of oppression, but rather a solemn and quiet feeling.
The vehicle finally came to a stop, and the lights inside the garage gradually brightened, revealing the scene inside. This was not just a parking spot, but more like the secret base of their special team. In addition to parked vehicles, the garage also housed a variety of equipment and weapons, each neatly arranged, demonstrating the team's professionalism and readiness.
As the car came to a steady stop in the garage, the outside noise and sunlight were instantly cut off, and the atmosphere around them became quiet and mysterious. Jim released his grip on Leo's shoulder and, with a childhood excitement, said, "Look, this is our secret base, isn't it cool?" There was a glint of anticipation in his eyes, as if he were introducing a mysterious realm that belonged only to them.
Sarah and Emilly also got off the car one after another, stretched lazily, and cast aside the awkward atmosphere from the car. Sarah looked at Leo and smiled, saying, "This will be your new home. Although we may argue sometimes, please believe that when the mission comes, we are the strongest partners."
Emilly then opened the other side door of the garage, revealing the passage leading to the base's interior. She turned to Leo and said, "Come on, let us show you our operations room and rest area. You will like it." With that, she led the way into the passage, and the lights lit up along their footsteps, illuminating the path ahead.
And so, as the garage door slowly closed, Jim, Leo, Sarah, and Emilly stepped into this mysterious world that belonged to them, a new beginning filled with unknown challenges and endless possibilities.
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