"Tap, tap, tap..."
As Goring finished speaking, a young soldier hurried over. He held a square iron box in his arms. After opening it to reveal a complex mechanical structure, he operated it swiftly, handing Goring two black blocks connected by wires as he said, "Commander, it's connected."
"Mm."
Goring took them, placing one black block against his ear and the other by his mouth. He quickly spoke, "Bird's Nest, Bird's Nest, this is Gray Parrot. Coordinates: (1637.12, 1247.57).
"I am currently under a powerful enemy assault. It is estimated that the defensive limit may be exceeded. I request immediate long-range fire support. I repeat, I request immediate long-range fire support. Strike coordinates are (1637.12, 1247.58), (1637.12, 1247.59)..."
Goring spoke loudly, almost shouting, but halfway through, his expression suddenly froze as a response came through the receiver.
"Gray Parrot, Bird's Nest has received your request. However, we regret to inform you that in response to the enemy's Raging Disaster Level assault, every city and garrison is in urgent need. Bird's Nest's long-range fire support has been fully allocated and is temporarily unable to assist you. Please hold your position a while longer. Once long-range fire support becomes available, we will immediately provide assistance..."
"Slap!"
Goring forcefully slammed the two black blocks back into the communications soldier's iron box, his face dark.
Honestly, he had more or less anticipated this outcome. After all, this sudden Raging Disaster Level assault had put every city and garrison in the Sha Lin System to the test. When his superiors had first notified him to prepare for the attack, they had made it clear that they would have to rely on themselves as much as possible, at least during the early stages of the assault.
But even though he had expected it, hearing that higher