Chapter 128: The Ultimate Proof of Love is Trust!

"Holy cow, what just happened?"

"She's here!"

"The legend returns, making a glorious entrance!"

"Hmm, the key character always shows up at the very last second."

"Tremble, you villains! The time for your end has arrived!"

"Hahaha, I knew it! 'Huyou-ge' wouldn't die so easily."

"The good die young, but the wicked live forever!"

"That stings..."

Seeing the kill feed flash across the screen, many were a beat slow to react. But when the director switched the camera to Lin Zijin, the audience erupted in excitement at her appearance. That shot just now was truly breathtaking!

Her arrival couldn't have been more timely. Had she not appeared at this critical juncture, Yang Hao's fate would likely have been sealed.

In the commentary booth, Xiao Qi and Xiao Mo were absolutely ecstatic. She had finally arrived at the most crucial moment. With a single shot from mid-air, she had neutralized the danger facing Yang Hao. She had stepped forward in his hour of need!

At this moment, the online stream reached a fever pitch. Even without the commentary and emotional hype from Xiao Qi and Xiao Mo, the viewers were already fired up. Lin Zijin’s move was just so exhilarating. That split second—wasn't it just incredibly cool? A bullet piercing the clouds, so resolute!

Even Yang Hao, who had thought his life was at an end, wore a look of stunned disbelief. Had Lin Zijin not taken that shot, he would be dead by now. Moments earlier, Yang Hao had spotted the enemy emerging, but having just fired a shot, he hadn't had time to reload; a counter-attack was impossible. He had been forced to switch to his secondary SKS, preparing to gamble on a desperate fight.

An SKS against a 98K was not without a chance, but Yang Hao was in a dire state. He knew that if his opponent’s aim was even halfway decent, with his remaining health, the slightest graze would end him.

Little did he know, Lin Zijin had arrived just in time. Yang Hao hadn't expected her to show up at such a perfect moment. Perhaps it was fate! And perhaps, it was destiny!

A faint smile touched the corner of Yang Hao’s mouth.

"Heal up. I'll cover you!"

Suddenly, a voice with a touch of coldness reached his ears. Hearing Lin Zijin’s concise and authoritative words, Yang Hao smiled. He could faintly detect that she was a little annoyed, yet he felt the deep concern behind her words. Her statement was a warning, but it was also a promise.

She would protect him! She had said so!

Yang Hao smiled, holstered the SKS he had just drawn, and pulled a first aid kit from his backpack to begin healing. Surrounded by enemies, Yang Hao felt completely at ease because of Lin Zijin’s words, brazenly healing right under the noses of so many foes. This was a provocation! And at the same time, it was a testament to his trust in Lin Zijin—trust in her strength, and trust in her promise.

Yet, no sooner had he pulled out the medical kit—not even two seconds later—than someone jumped out. Yang Hao recognized him. It was the same person he had forced back earlier, the one wearing a Level 3 helmet.

However, even though he saw the enemy’s movement, Yang Hao made no reaction. He acted as if he hadn't noticed at all.

In the commentary booth, Xiao Qi was stunned. Yang Hao’s reaction was clearly beyond his expectations. Every other time, Yang Hao would have already counter-attacked by now. Could it be he hadn't seen him? Xiao Qi shook his head; that possibility was too slim. It didn't make sense!

Meanwhile, the director had immediately switched the camera to the two of them. Seeing Yang Hao’s behavior, many viewers were dumbfounded.

"Damn, Huyou-ge, what are you doing?"
"Uh, did he not see him?"
"It's over. Healing at a time like this? He's going to get knocked."
"Wait, is Huyou-ge being careless? He surely didn't miss him, right?"
"Stop! Pick up your 98K and fight back!"
"Hurry!"

Seeing the danger looming while Yang Hao remained seemingly oblivious, many viewers grew anxious. After such brilliant counters earlier, was this where it would all fall apart? They were desperate to see Huyou-ge pull off another miraculous comeback!

However! The very next instant, before the enemy could even fire, a gunshot rang out from afar. The man aiming at Yang Hao had just opened his scope when a bullet from a 98K flashed through, instantly piercing his helmet.

*Thwack!*

The bullet tore through, shattering his Level 3 helmet, and his health, which had just recovered, plummeted to the brink of death. This sudden turn of events shattered his composure. When he instinctively pulled the trigger, the shot went wide. Stunned by the sequence of accidents, he scrambled back in terror.

Looking at his health bar, the man’s heart pounded. Was that person who fired just now... her? Recalling the kill notification from earlier, a name that filled him with dread surfaced in his mind. Had she really come?

It wasn't just him; upon hearing that distant gunshot again, many felt a sense of unease. The sound came from the same direction as before. Was it her? Lin Zijin! She had indeed appeared. Many sighed to themselves. They had thought the early game mishap had eliminated a terrifying competitor, only to find that she had arrived despite the circumstances. Even if she was late, it brought no comfort to those nearby.

Right—when they realized the person at the airdrop was the recently rising star Huyou-ge, they should have known she was nearby.

On the stream, as the camera cut to Lin Zijin, the audience finally realized it too. They had almost forgotten she was there. Even those who weren't her fans couldn't help but be moved by the scene. When the enemy appeared, what was Huyou-ge doing? No one believed that Huyou-ge, who had continuously stunned them, could have missed the danger. Yet, in that situation, he hadn't moved a muscle. He was still healing. He seemed entirely unconcerned about the impending danger.

Why? They hadn't understood before, but seeing Lin Zijin take the shot, they finally grasped the truth. Because Lin Zijin was there!

While marveling at Huyou-ge's nerves of steel, they also had to admire the terrifying level of trust Yang Hao placed in Lin Zijin. No matter who is shooting, mistakes happen—even for Lin Zijin. Wasn't he afraid she might miss? If she had, Yang Hao would have lost all hope.

But it didn't happen.

Watching the figure still healing while Lin Zijin stood guard in the distance, many felt a stir in their hearts. Suddenly, a thought occurred to them: "On the battlefield, I entrust my back to my comrade!"

But if Yang Hao were to say it, he might say: "No matter where or when, I entrust my back to the one I love!"

The best proof of love is trust.