Zhao Gang gazed at the bright red national flag on the rocket on-screen and said in a low voice:
"The moment the launch plan was approved, the production lines back home began running at full capacity in three shifts."
He turned toward Lin Mo, then looked around at everyone.
"What we're seeing here is the first launch."
"But on Blue Star, three more rockets are already ready to go!"
"Our homeland is doing everything it can to manufacture more rockets."
Zhao Gang's voice carried an unquestionable force.
"Never underestimate Great Xia's industrial strength, and never doubt our determination to complete the mission!"
"The top leader said that as long as we need it, they'll make it happen. They absolutely won't hold us back!"
"He told us to go ahead with confidence and boldness!"
Lin Mo's heart thumped hard at those words, and a surge of strength flooded his body.
Behind him stood the full support of a powerful nation!
"Attention, all units!"
The Commander-in-Chief's steady voice came over the speakers.
"Entering the final ten-minute countdown to launch!"
"Ten!"
"Nine!"
Everyone in the hall fell silent, watching the screen. Only the countdown resonated with their silent counting.
"Eight!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Ignition!"
Boom-!
Orange-red flames suddenly erupted from beneath the massive launch tower. The water used to cool the platform turned into thick white steam, engulfing it in an instant.
The floor of the command hall began to tremble slightly.
On-screen, tremendous force propelled the white rocket slowly out of the tower's embrace.
Then it accelerated, piercing the unfamiliar sky of the Terra Continent with unstoppable momentum.
A blazing column of light trailed behind the rocket as it let out a tremendous roar that tore through the air.
"Rumble, rumble, rumble-!!!"
"God of Holy Light..." Kael's mouth fell open unconsciously,