The Unknown Ahead

This assassination attempt was a stark warning to the Neo Marines.

Though they had long grown accustomed to confronting the World Government, they had never imagined the enemy could be so ruthless and elusive.

The raid that night shook every member of the Neo Marines.

They felt an unprecedented sense of urgency, as though danger lurked in every corner and every step brought them closer to death.

Inside the base, the atmosphere after the battle was unbearably heavy.

Though the wounded officers had received emergency treatment, unmistakable fury still burned in their eyes.

The assassins who had escaped might have survived, but the Neo Marines had not been broken.

On the contrary, their resolve had only grown stronger. They wanted not only revenge, but to crush the World Government completely in the war to come.

Jin An stood on a raised platform in the base, looking down over the training grounds.

The night breeze brushed gently past, carrying waves of cool air.

His brow furrowed slightly, and his eyes remained fixed on the distance, as though he were pondering something.

Tension and anxiety filled the base as everyone prepared to strike back.

Yet Jin An knew the situation was far more complicated than they imagined.

Though they had already drawn up plans to take the offensive, even preparing strikes against key World Government bases, they had now suffered this devastating blow first—

The enemy had struck them this way, forcing them to reassess the situation.

A tangle of emotions surged through Jin An:

Anger, frustration, and even a little unease.

Their plans had been almost ready, only to be disrupted at the most critical moment by these silent assassinations.

"We underestimated the enemy."

Jin An drew a deep breath and murmured to himself.

He turned, sweeping his gaze across the