Chapter 88 Taking on a critical mission, the truth comes out.

This gem hurricane is incredibly powerful!

The protective shield on Sapphire Island, patched and repaired again, has finally reached its critical point.

If we can't hold out this time, even if the fortifications are completed, Sapphire Island will be completely destroyed.

Chen Qing, the only one in the deep-sea base to complete the mission ahead of schedule and exceed expectations, was given a critical mission by Marzan and assigned to repair the protective shield.

"As long as we can withstand this round of gem storms until it ends, that's enough."

Inside the office, Marzaan gazed at the sky outside the window, her hands gripping the windowsill tightly.

The darkness outside the protective shield was like a terrifying monster that would devour Sapphire Island at any moment.

The hurricane violently attacked the protective shield, and the faint sound of the shield cracking seemed to echo in Marzaan's ears.

"Chen Qing, all personnel and supplies on Sapphire Island will be at your disposal, as long as you can make the protective shield withstand this round of gem hurricane storm."

Marzaan closed her eyes, unable to imagine what fate awaited Sapphire Island should the Gem Hurricane breach the protective shield.

"In exchange, I will give you a complete copy of the blueprints for the defensive fortifications."

"Um."

Chen Qing responded indifferently, not paying any attention to what Marzaan said.

She was looking at the instruction manual for the protective shield, trying to find some useful clues in it.

Sapphire Island's protective shield, like its fortifications, is also classified as Grade A, but it's not even in the same league.

However, even with a light gold-quality A-grade protective shield, Chen Qing couldn't decipher its blueprints and structure in a short time.

It's still an A-grade product, no doubt.

Especially under the current circumstances, Chen Qing could only say that she would do her best.

According to the instruction manual, the shield on Sapphire Island is actually somewhat similar to the Super Shield Whale; the shield is a super-enlarged version of the Super Shield Whale.

However, one is a C grade and the other is an A grade...

Even Chen Qing is having a headache over the current situation. Even if he called up all the mechanics from different schools below, they wouldn't have any good solutions.

In gaming terms, that means the Sapphire Isle shield is about to run out of durability.

And, worst of all, its maximum durability will soon drop to zero.

"There is a very risky way."

Chen Qing closed the instruction manual and looked up at Marzaan.

Are there spare parts for the protective shields on the island?

Just as Marzaan was about to speak, Chen Qing interrupted her, his dark eyes fixed intently on Marzaan.

I mean—all of them.

"..."

Marzan didn't answer immediately; she needed to think, to think...

She already knew what Chen Qing was planning, but... it was far too risky!

Before the protective shield could automatically collapse under the attack of the gem storm, they would probably have to damage it first.

Marzan now faces two choices, either of which is a huge gamble.

They staked the entire Sapphire Island's life and death on it.

Alternatively, they could gamble that the protective shield would last until the fortifications were completed.

Alternatively, one could gamble that Chen Qing could precisely and perfectly replace all the components of the protective shield that were on the verge of collapse with new ones.

The former loses every time he gambles, while the latter loses nine out of ten times.

The choice is obvious.

Chen Qing did not urge Marzaan, but sat quietly on the sofa waiting for Marzaan's decision.

The current situation is indeed difficult to choose, and reality won't give Marzaan much time.

Every bit of time that passes is the lifespan of the protective shield.

Marzaan rubbed her hair in frustration and picked up a lighter and cigarettes from her desk.

Her fingers trembled slightly, and she couldn't light the fire several times.

"Go."

Marzan threw the lighter and cigarettes back onto the table and uttered two words weakly.

After many twists and turns, the fate of Sapphire Island ended up in the hands of Chen Qing, a newcomer from out of town.

That's amazing.

Having obtained Marzan's consent, Chen Qing immediately rushed to the area where the protective shield was located.

The protective shield was actually located in a civilian residential area hidden in Sapphire.

From the outside, it looks no different from other ordinary buildings.

The buildings in the working-class area are mostly constructed of wood mixed with sand and stone, giving them a unique island feel.

However, Chen Qing had no time to care about that now, as the protective shield had reached its maximum threshold under the explosive attack of the sixth round of Gem Hurricane.

Currently, the protective shield is being maintained by five senior mechanics employed by the island lord's mansion on Sapphire Island.

Three of them were Xia Li's apprentices.

When Dorothy brought Chen Qing over, these senior mechanics were already overwhelmed with work and had no idea what to do.

Honestly, the moment Dorothy announced that Chen Qing would be taking over the place, they fled the protective shield structure as if they were running away.

The future of Sapphire Island is uncertain, and they must make plans for themselves as soon as possible.

"Lord Chen Qing, I entrust Sapphire Island to you!"

Doro bowed deeply to Chen Qing and said solemnly.

Marzan assigned her a very important task: to protect Chen Qing and the protective shield, and to prevent anyone from interfering with Chen Qing's work.

Even if she dies, we must never allow anyone to breach her defenses.

Despite its seemingly peaceful Sapphire Island, hidden dangers lurk beneath the surface.

"Have someone take those mechanics under control!"

Upon arriving at the protective shield building, Chen Qing quickly got to know the internal structure of the shield, the various parts, and the blueprints and notes left behind by the mechanics.

However, in less than a minute, Chen Qing's face turned somewhat gloomy, and even his voice couldn't help but carry a hint of anger.

"!!!"

Dorothy looked at Chen Qing in shock. Without questioning him, she immediately contacted Marzan and relayed Chen Qing's orders to him.

Marzaan, inside the island lord's mansion, received Dorothy's message and slowly closed her eyes.

As expected, and also within reason.

The cooperation between Sapphire Island and the Aquamarine Clan ultimately got in the way of certain people.

However, there are quite a few people who covet their Sapphire Island.

Marzaan doesn't have time to investigate who interfered this time; her top priority is to safely weather the Gemstorm.

The mechanics who left the protective shield structure hadn't had time to find a way out or escape.

They were surrounded by the Sapphire Island guards before they even had a chance to leave the civilian area.

Two of the mechanics cursed inwardly, wondering how Marzan had discovered them so quickly!

They were being very careful!

According to the original plan, Mazan should not have noticed anything amiss until at least these two advanced mechanics left Sapphire Island!

After they leave, the protective shield of Sapphire Island will completely collapse, and the entire Sapphire Island will cease to exist!

The two mechanics couldn't understand why the incident happened so quickly!

Little did they know that Chen Qing's extraordinary talent allowed him to discover the differences between the protective shield and the blueprints and notes left behind by Xia Li and the others in less than a minute.