What Will Our Future Be Like?

The two sides sized each other up—though it was hardly just two people.

Bronya and the others were observing Guan Xing, while Guan Xing was observing them in turn.

What Guan Xing wondered was why, in the face of such a massive disaster, most of the people who had come were girls.

Although most of the Huang Empire's leading figures were also women, the proportion had never been this high.

What Bronya and the others were all thinking was: Such long legs...

"I'll leave the task of searching the shelters to all of you. Rescue as many survivors as possible, and tally the casualties as soon as you can."

After Mei assigned tasks to the captains of each squad, she walked over to Han Jiang.

"I'm Raiden Mei, currently the vice-captain of Valkyrie Fifth Squad."

Mei extended a hand. Guan Xing hesitated for a moment, then returned the gesture with an ancient form of greeting.

"I am Guan Xing."

"She's a command-type talent. I specifically brought her back to help us, so everyone should get along," Han Jiang said with a cheerful smile.

Whether Guan Xing would be allowed to lead troops was not something Han Jiang could decide alone.

He still had to discuss it with Himeko and Theresa. Commanding Valkyrie forces was far more difficult than commanding ordinary troops.

So before Himeko and the others agreed, it would be fine to first let Guan Xing properly learn about this world.

"I brought your weapon. Seele, I'll have to trouble you to fetch it from the ship."

Seele happily agreed and skipped back toward the Hyperion.

"What happened while I was gone? It feels like you've all been incredibly busy."

Mei's expression turned grave. "A lot has changed in just half a month."

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