Qian Wendao froze for a long time after hearing that.
He had never imagined that Qin Siyang would turn his own words around to persuade him.
Of course he did not want Qin Siyang to take the risk.
But he could hardly deny the ideals that he and countless like-minded people around him had believed in all their lives.
Qian Wendao stared at the red-armored figure on the screen. His lips trembled for a long time, but all the words he wanted to say finally became a heavy sigh.
"You're right."
"In that case, wait for my news."
With that, Qin Siyang snapped his visor shut with a click and disappeared from the screen.
Qian Wendao sat in a daze for a little longer before picking up the phone and dialing a number.
"Hello, Olof. How are things on your end?"
"Everything's going smoothly. All the rescued hostages have been dispersed among more than a dozen nearby War Readiness Zones."
"Good. Thank you."
"It's all part of my duty." Olof fell silent for a moment, then said, "Qian Wendao, I don't like you, but I do actually admire you."
Qian Wendao's voice was calm and unhurried. "No need for pleasantries. Take good care of the Safe Zone from now on."
"Mm."
After hanging up, he murmured, "Xiao Qin... ah..."
Qin Siyang raced along Giant Ridge at top speed, reaching the highest point on the mountainside in Sigma District and stopping a short distance from the defense line.
The view here was excellent, overlooking the entire perimeter of the battlefield.
His eyes quickly swept across the area outside Sigma District, searching for an opening to strike.
The invaders seemed to have received orders to stop attacking, but not to retreat. They were still where they had been.
Some chatted idly, some