The ship's problems, the navigation problems, the morale problems... all of these weigh heavily on Su Lie's mind.
He knows that no matter how determined they are subjectively, objectively they can't hold on any longer, and are headed towards inevitable destruction.
He's even prepared for the worst, planning to kill every collapsing person on board and every demon invading the ship at the last moment. He will stay with his most resolute warriors on his ship eternally until they too perish from lack of supplies, reinforcements, under relentless enemy attacks, meaning his duty to the Emperor will be fulfilled.
But at this time, Gu Hang appeared.
He can now likely believe that it's not a deception, not an illusion.
Could it be... a turning point?
Even though he's prepared for the worst, being able to lead the battle group out is certainly better.
Though his face still shows caution, internally his heart is stirred.
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