Jim continues to float in the weightless cabin, seemingly enjoying the freedom of movement. He tears open a bag of snacks, and the cheese chips inside scatter like miniature flying saucers, floating in the air of the cabin. Jim demonstrates his aerial hunting skills, maneuvering his body agilely, contorting into various positions, and attempting to catch the floating chips with his mouth.
Every time Jim successfully catches a chip with his mouth, he emits a triumphant laugh, amplifying the childlike joy in that moment. When he misses, the chips float in the cabin, eventually descending slowly to the floor or being intercepted by other items in the cabin.
Leo and Sarah couldn't help but laugh at Jim's comical appearance. This scene not only brought them laughter but also temporarily made them forget the challenges they were about to face on this tense journey. Jim's performance undoubtedly injected a sense of joy into the entire cabin, filling the space with relaxation and laughter.
In the weightless environment inside the cabin, Jim floated farther and farther away, like a released balloon slowly drifting to the other end of the cabin. Watching his gradually receding figure, Leo couldn't help but feel curious. As he sipped his concentrated watermelon juice, he turned to Sarah and asked, "Wasn't Jim raised on the battlefield since he was young? How come he has such an optimistic and cheerful personality?"
Sarah smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of contemplation. "We don't really know much about Jim's past. But Alex mentioned that when he first met Jim, he wasn't the upright person he is now."
Jim's past is completely different from his present. He was once a cold and merciless soldier, only knowing slaughter, as if he were a natural killing machine. His name became a nightmare for the enemy on the battlefield. Whether in nighttime ambushes or daytime direct combat, Jim won the title of "ghost on the battlefield" with his merciless efficiency and precise killing skills. At that time, his eyes showed no hesitation or mercy, only determination to complete the mission.
Leo was shocked to hear Jim being called "the ghost on the battlefield" and jokingly commented, "Jim actually has the title of 'the ghost on the battlefield'? Isn't that a bit too edgy?" But Sarah's face showed a hint of seriousness, and her voice responded in a low tone, "That is a title forged by the blood of hundreds... but everything changed because of an accident on the battlefield."
She continued, "It was a fierce battle, and a bullet directly hit Jim's head. By all accounts, he should have died on the spot. But fate seemed to play a joke, as the bullet miraculously lodged in his skull without penetrating his brain. The bullet and his skull miraculously merged, and from that moment on, Jim's personality underwent a remarkable change."
"He became manic, crazy, and sometimes even appeared insane. But in this world, no one is more sincere than him. That accident not only changed his personality, but also made him reexamine life, and learn to face the world in a different way." Sarah's words deeply made Leo feel the trauma and consequences left by the battlefield, and at the same time, expressed great respect and sympathy for Jim's ability to find new meaning in life from such an experience. Jim's story, to Leo, is no longer a simple joke, but a lesson about life, change, and truth.
As Leo turned his head and once again saw Jim floating freely in the weightless environment of the cabin, completely immersed in his own little world, a deep sense of emotion involuntarily surged in Leo's heart. Jim's innocent smile and his unrestrained pursuit of floating snacks in zero gravity all revealed a kind of innocence and pure joy for life. In this mission journey filled with pressure and uncertainty, Jim's purity seemed to be a breath of fresh air, bringing a moment of relaxation and laughter to everyone.
Sarah's words were mixed with a gentle teasing of Jim's innocence, but her eyes were filled with tenderness and tolerance. "But his innocence, I think, is innate, he's a real big fool." Her words filled the air with a warm atmosphere, making people can't help but feel how precious this innocence is, worth protecting and cherishing.
Watching Jim's carefree appearance, Leo and Sarah couldn't help but smile at each other. At that moment, all the wars and mission pressures seemed to vanish into thin air. Jim's presence is like the sunshine in their small team, bringing warmth and brightness wherever he goes. His innocence is not only his personal quality, but also an indispensable part of this team, providing them with spiritual comfort in the face of difficulties and challenges.
As laughter echoed through the cabin, this brief moment of joy became a shared memory for them, a precious recollection that might provide spiritual support in difficult times in the future. In this journey filled with unknowns and dangers, Jim's innocence and optimism undoubtedly added a strength to everyone's hearts, making them more convinced that no matter what difficulties they face, as long as there is light in their hearts, they can find the way forward.
As time passed, the Train of Harmony gradually approached its destination, Orlando Star. At this critical moment, the captain's calm and firm voice suddenly sounded throughout the ship's broadcast system, reaching every corner: "Attention all crew, prepare for hyperspace travel, prepare for hyperspace travel." This announcement instantly put everyone on board on high alert, understanding that a crucial phase of the flight was about to begin.
Leo and other members of the Valkyrie mercenary group quickly checked their safety harnesses again according to standard procedure, ensuring their stability during the hyperspace flight. Though they maintained a calm exterior, a hint of anticipation and tension could be seen in their eyes. Hyperspace flight was the key technology for crossing interstellar space and reaching distant planets, as well as a significant test of their bodies and willpower.
Surrounding missionaries, who spent most of their time devoutly reciting their doctrines, couldn't help but pause their murmurs at this moment, quietly awaiting the upcoming hyperspace flight. The atmosphere inside the ship became unusually solemn, with all conversation gradually fading away, leaving only the low hum of the ship's operations.
When the captain's voice sounded again on the broadcast, confirming that everything was ready, the engines of the Train of Harmony roared even louder, causing the entire ship to tremble as if it were building up the energy to traverse light years of space. Leo took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and tried to keep his mind calm, preparing to face the unknown challenges brought by this hyperspace flight.
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