Just as Zhuang Wenxing was lost in thought...
The Holographic Images on both sides of the street suddenly froze.
Before he could react, every Holographic Image automatically switched channels.
The background was a vivid red, signaling a warning.
A moment later, a familiar figure appeared in the Holographic Projection.
"According to the latest intelligence, City Two came under attack from heavy weaponry five minutes ago."
"At present, City Two's outer wall has sustained minor damage."
"The casualty count is still being compiled."
"Everyone."
"War has begun."
Zhuang Wenxing stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at the Holographic Projection before him.
War had begun, just like that?
The naturally raised had fired the first shot?
Although he did not know the exact reason, Zhuang Wenxing understood that, in a sense, this had been almost inevitable.
Watching the Communally Raised Person population steadily grow, the naturally raised would never willingly accept a slow death.
He lowered his eyes and sighed deeply, reaching out to take the hand of the person beside him.
"Come on. Let's go home."
A murmur came from beside him.
"I hope this will all be over soon."
City Four, Proxima Centauri.
Smack!
"What?!"
Ren Feng's expression changed drastically. He slammed a hand onto his desk and rose from his chair, his eyes blazing with fury. "Who gave the order to attack?!"
"I-I don't know." Faced with the furious Ren Feng, the council member instinctively took a step back and replied quietly, "It was probably an attack launched independently by some extremists."
Before Ren Feng could speak, the office door burst open.
The voice arrived before the man did!
Zhang Zhengqing's furious voice rang out from beyond the door!
"Ren Feng!"
"What's going on?! Why was City Two attacked?!"
So furious was Zhang Zhengqing that he addressed