"Thanks to Minister Yin Feng's advice, we had already treated Freedom Wings as our hypothetical enemy and built a rapid-response tactical system when we began the Great Wall Base project."
Bai Shaotang stood up, glanced at his close friend, and then spoke slowly.
"Back then, Freedom Wings joined forces with Western mecha groups to monopolize 'Guixu.' They established a restricted zone and prohibited our passage."
"At the time, the first-generation Heavenly Killing Star, Senior Fang Yao, flew into a rage. Fighting alone, he forcibly drove their defensive line back a thousand li, leaving Freedom Wings and the other mecha groups severely weakened."
"The lesson of the past remains vivid."
"So, in the years that followed, although Freedom Wings showed no intention of invading, we adhered to the principle of preventing trouble before it arose. After consulting with Ministers such as Yin Feng, we used the Great Wall Base project as cover to secretly build a tactical system."
"Now, with this system, we were able to complete our war mobilization before Freedom Wings even reached the capital of Amur State."
"We deployed troops and established defenses at several strategic passes and key locations, making Freedom Wings afraid to act rashly. They could only face us from across the river for the time being."
Bai Shaotang pointed at the three-dimensional model on the sand table again. Behind Blagoveshchensk, the capital city, one base and city after another lit up.
"This time, Freedom Wings opened the way with a surprise attack by the Silver Giant, followed by a large army rapidly crossing the border. They demonstrated the true meaning of the words 'Invasion Like Fire.'"
"If we hadn't been prepared in advance, their army would probably have already crossed the border and reached our hinterland."
"However, Freedom Wings doesn't dare attack recklessly now.