Whoosh, whoosh.
White light kept flashing through the underground tunnels as large numbers of Defense Force soldiers were teleported in. Once the teleportation light faded, a Defense Force company of ten thousand men and more than seventy thousand Intelligent Auxiliary Robots appeared in the tunnels.
After Tal reported that the Genestealers had all retreated, York kept back the tank force that had been prepared to provide support. The underground tunnels were unsuitable for tanks; they were simply too large. Only ordinary infantry could operate properly in the tunnels.
Tal, who had been waiting in place, watched the Defense Force soldiers continuously teleport in and discovered that John, the commander of Second Company, was leading them this time. The moment Tal saw John, he stepped forward and respectfully gave him a military salute.
"Captain John, I didn't expect you to be leading the force this time."
"Captain Tal, are you saying you don't welcome me leading the force?"
John, a bald, burly man nearly two meters tall, smiled and teased Tal as he approached.
"Captain John, how could I not welcome you leading the force? With you directing the battle, I can continue learning more at your side."
Tal responded with a smile as well.
"I had just assembled the troops when I received a message from York saying that the Genestealers attacking you had suddenly retreated. What happened?"
John looked at Tal and asked with a puzzled expression.
This was also the first time John had heard of Genestealers actually fleeing in fear.
"I'm not entirely sure either. Not long after these Genestealers attacked us, they suddenly all ran away. I was worried it might be a Genestealer plot, so I didn't dare lead the troops in pursuit. I could only wait here for reinforcements."
Tal shook his head, his