"so our entomologists really did crack the secret of the swarm's evolution with a little help from luck? Well, that's great."
Qin got Terra Nova's report on their observations and preliminary analysis of that "Gene Courier" at the first opportunity. It hadn't revealed any more about the insects' evolution, but it was already more than enough to help guide their decisions.
His staff had also gathered all the information they had on the insects. With elite players now breaking into Hive Two under fire support, General Qin had summoned Maxim and Kudel. It was clear they were about to decide on a strategy for attacking the hives.
"General Kudel and I will follow Master Murphy to the Gray Desert, so we must entrust you with all command and troop deployments for the People's Army, General Qin."
Since Qin had effectively become Murphy's Fourth Warrior after "reviving," Maxim was quite friendly toward him. He addressed Qin in the temporary command post:
"Once we've helped the Gnoll Kingdom deal with the remaining fringe hives, Kudel and I will formally hand over our respective commands and troops to you. Given the current situation, while we push deep into the Gray Desert to attack Hive Zero, you'll need to command the main force in its confrontation with the swarm along the Gnoll Kingdom's border, where the 'Locust Great Wall' is under construction.
That's no easy task, but you've already proven your ability as a commander in many battles.
Entrusting Transia's future to you is reassuring."
"Counting the Gnoll Kingdom's troops, that's a force of over a hundred thousand. To be honest, this is the first time I've commanded a war on this scale. I appreciate your confidence in me, but I'm still a little nervous."
Qin humbly waved a hand.
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