He slowly stood up, his eyes empty and desperate, and walked step by step into the depths of the desert.
He didn't know where he was going; he just instinctively didn't want to face this cruel reality.
As time went on, Ryan became increasingly delirious, and his consciousness gradually blurred.
His body had become extremely weak due to prolonged dehydration and excessive grief, and every step he took required tremendous effort, as if his legs were filled with lead.
Every step felt like a final struggle against fate.
Finally, he arrived at the edge of a cliff.
Below the cliff was a bottomless valley, where a fierce wind raged, howling mournfully as if beckoning him.
Ryan looked down the cliff and felt a sense of relief welling up inside him.
He felt he had lost the meaning of life, and the disintegration of the country caused his world to collapse completely.
In his final moments, the flag of the Mausoleum appeared in his mind, its vibrant colors gradually blurring before his eyes.
“Goodbye, my country…” Ryan murmured softly, his voice instantly swallowed by the raging wind.
Then, he leaped into the air, his figure quickly disappearing below the cliff.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Stateless athlete Ryan dies after jumping off a cliff.
This tragic news once again shocked the world.
The news of Ryan's death and Sterry's joining the United States were like two bombshells, causing a huge uproar around the world.
People were so shocked by this sudden turn of events that they couldn't recover for a long time.
Unexpectedly, in this brutal game of wilderness survival, the disintegration of a nation would trigger such a complex and intense chain reaction.
Social media exploded instantly, with related topics dominating various forums and platforms.
Netizens split into different camps and engaged in heated discussions.
Some felt a sense of tragedy for Lane's resolute decision and loyalty to his country.
"He defended the nation's last vestige of dignity with his life; though he died, he is still honorable."
"Ryan's leap was a final tribute to his country."
"The most tragic thing is that he died for his country, but his country could not respond to him."
Opinions differ regarding Streep's decision to join the United States. Some understand that it was a desperate move for survival, while others accuse him of betraying his country.
"Faced with life and death, he chose to live, but lost the most precious thing."
"This is an instinctive choice made in a desperate situation, and we shouldn't be too harsh on it."
"If even your own country is destroyed, what's the point of clinging to life?"
However, many viewers focused their attention on the subtle changes in the international situation.
They speculated that some countries might secretly sabotage or even directly harm other countries in order to increase the number of their own athletes.
This concern is not unfounded. As the benefits of wilderness survival become increasingly apparent, countries are paying more and more attention to it.
After all, this is not only about national honor, but also involves huge economic interests and geopolitical influence.
For a time, the international situation became extremely tense.
Foreign ministries around the world have entered a state of high alert, with diplomats meeting frequently. On the surface, they are engaging in friendly exchanges, but in reality, they are testing each other's bottom lines, creating a tense atmosphere.
Military experts have also begun analyzing the situation and expressing their views on television programs and online platforms.
Some warned that the risk of war was gradually increasing, while others called on all countries to remain calm and resolve the issue through peaceful negotiations.
The United States has been particularly active in this controversy.
They publicly stated that Streep's choice was absolutely correct, and at the press conference, the American leader, holding a prepared statement, spoke righteously and eloquently.
"Mr. Streep's choice is a rational judgment on survival and development. Our beautiful country has always been a country full of inclusiveness and opportunities. We welcome all ambitious people to join us and create brilliance together."
However, behind these high-sounding words, the United States is secretly plotting to take action against other countries.
Back home, the propaganda department of the United States has also been busy, using various media channels to promote the benefits of joining the United States in an attempt to attract more stateless athletes or athletes dissatisfied with their own country to join.
They created elaborate promotional posters featuring advanced survival equipment, abundant supplies, and a comfortable living environment, accompanied by eye-catching slogans: "Join the Beautiful Nation and embark on a new journey of survival!"
At the same time, they also ran a lot of ads on social media, using highly inflammatory language to describe how the athletes in the American team easily overcame difficulties and achieved victory.
Lu Fan and An Lan, who were in the wilderness, were also shocked by the announcement and could not recover for a long time.
An Lan couldn't help but gape: "This... the Soviet Union has dissolved? And the contestant has joined the United States?"
Lu Fan couldn't help but frown. If his previous guess was correct, would the resource crisis be resolved when a huge amount of resources appeared in a small number of countries?
The questions were tangled in his mind and he couldn't figure them out no matter what he did, so Lu Fan simply put them out of his mind.
"If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it anymore. Thinking about it will make your head spin!"
He made fun of himself while stretching out in a big, exaggerated way, like a bear that had just woken up.
Seeing An Lan's furrowed brows, Lu Fan smiled and comforted her, "Don't think too much about it. This situation will never happen in our country. In today's world, no country dares to say that it can wipe us out."
Hearing this, An Lan couldn't help but laugh: "I'm not worried about our country, I just can't quite understand it."
"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it anymore. You might as well think about what to do tomorrow."
After Lu Fan finished speaking, he slowly strolled to the place where the honeycomb briquettes were drying, squatted down, and examined them carefully like an experienced craftsman.
These honeycomb briquettes were made with great effort by him and Anlan. The brownish-red coal blocks were neatly arranged, like soldiers waiting for inspection.
"Hey, it'll take two more days to dry completely."
He tapped one of the pieces lightly with his finger, making a dull sound. "You guys better step up and not let us down."
It was as if honeycomb briquettes could understand him.
Then he went to the storage room to properly store the precious bee pupae.
Upon opening the storage room door, a faint fragrance of honey and the unique aroma of bee pupae wafted out.
He carefully picked out the bee pupae one by one, his movements as gentle as if he were handling rare treasures.
"These little guys are all synonymous with deliciousness."
As he picked through them, he couldn't help but swallow hard, the image of golden, crispy fried bee pupae flashing through his mind.
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