"How many people can we send as reinforcements without disrupting the Dark Night Base's regular deployments?" Bai Yaoyao asked Ouyang Ling.
"Ten thousand Ability Users, no problem," Ouyang Ling answered without hesitation.
Bai Yaoyao paused in surprise. A base as large as City L had only sent ten thousand people, yet the Dark Night Base could send just as many?
"That many? We need to leave enough people to defend our own base, too. Who knows whether the zombies might split their forces and launch a sneak attack?"
"Don't worry, Base Chief. All our able-bodied young adults who hadn't awakened an ability have eaten Strength Fruits. Apart from the elderly and children who aren't suited for combat, there are no ordinary people at the Dark Night Base.
"And our ten thousand Ability Users will definitely be different from those at City L Base. Whether it's teamwork or individual combat ability, they're among the very best of any regular force."
Ouyang Ling answered confidently.
Only then did Bai Yaoyao's lips curl into a slight smile. "Beautiful. In that case, you'll stay at the Dark Night Base, and Ouyang Ning will lead the troops out with us.
"Any objections?"
"Understood!" Ouyang Ning immediately stood up and answered loudly.
He desperately needed a chance to prove himself. He had been at the Dark Night Base for so long, yet he still hadn't managed to show Captain Bai his worth.
It had been quite a regret.
This time... he finally had his chance!
"Good. Go assemble the troops. Have them gather at the base entrance as quickly as possible."
"Understood!"
Ouyang Ning hurried off to select his people.
Murong Xixi stood up as well. "Base Chief, I'd like permission to join the mission!
"Apart from the Li Family... the people at City D Base