"Oh..." Shi Tie Zhu's eyes widened. "So that's how it is..."
Everyone nodded. "That's exactly how it is!"
Shi Tie Zhu pressed on. "Then is it the same over at the Gravity Generator and the Power Furnace?"
"Of course. The Gravity Generator, the Power Furnace, the Machinery Room, and this place—the Security Department—have all been taken over!" Someone looked at the wreckage strewn across the floor and the corpses drifting everywhere, their face carrying a hint of pride. "Look how ridiculous these guys are. Cut the power, dim the lights, make the Gravity Field disappear, and they're immediately lambs for the slaughter. They really are lowlife creatures through and through."
"Oh—" Shi Tie Zhu's eyes went unfocused again. "So that's how it is—"
Everyone nodded again. "That's exactly how it is!"
Shi Tie Zhu asked again, "Then, now that our troops are strong and our horses well-fed, should we pull off something big? All the important locations aboard the Vanguard have been occupied. The only final target left is the bridge. How about we take care of the bridge too?"
"Sure, that was exactly what I had in mind!" The group began chattering over one another. "Those lowlife creatures on the bridge must be panicking by now." "One of our compatriots on the bridge was killed. This is the perfect chance to avenge him." "All right, let's divide up the roles." "I'll be the gunner." "I'll be the demolitions expert." "I'll be the assault trooper."
"Hold on, hold on." Shi Tie Zhu cut in. "You've taken all the roles. What am I supposed to be?"
"You..." Someone looked at Shi Tie Zhu and eagerly offered advice. "Your role is the most important. You'll pretend to be a trusted aide of the political commissar. Got it?"
Shi Tie Zhu frowned. "Not