Upon hearing Shen Heng's question, Tang Yuanyang pondered for a moment and replied:
"We should be discussing the follow-up strategy, since the situation regarding the confrontation with the Calamity Beast has eased somewhat."
What's the next strategy?
Shen Heng nodded slightly; his thoughts were basically the same.
"What happens next?" Lü Wenrui asked.
Shen Heng looked at Lü Wenrui and asked, then seemed to suddenly remember something and turned his gaze to Han Ling beside him.
If we need to change our approach, then what Han Ling mentioned earlier...
The group sat and chatted idly.
One by one, members of the Supervision Bureau quickly entered and each found a seat.
Nearly ten minutes later, Zhang Weijun and Li Daoyi walked in slowly.
The people in the conference room instinctively stopped talking and looked at the two of them.
The two people sat down in front of them.
Then, Zhang Weijun looked at everyone with a serious expression and said:
"I believe everyone has a general understanding of the current situation based on the attacks by the Calamity Beast and the information released by the base over this period."
"Currently, a delicate balance has been established between the base and the Calamity Beast."
"This balance means that, barring any unforeseen stimuli, the Calamity Beast are unlikely to launch a massive, all-out attack like they did during the first monster horde assault on the city."
After briefly introducing the current situation, Zhang Weijun looked around at the members of the Supervision Bureau present and continued:
"Under these circumstances, our strategy also needs to be adjusted accordingly. We no longer need to confine all our combat power to the base's defensive perimeter as we did before."
"Therefore, the base will begin to systematically send some members out of the base to conduct reconnaissance and exploration missions in the Erosion Zone."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone instinctively felt a tightness in their chests.
Going out to scout and explore is probably no easier than an ancient person with a machete venturing into a primeval forest.
Shen Heng's gaze narrowed slightly as he looked at the Chief and the Daoist Priest in front of him, while he heard discussions about the news that had just been released.
Is there a planned deployment of some members?
So, what's next...?
Zhang Weijun tapped the table twice, and after the meeting room quieted down again, he said:
"The core objective of the mission is to investigate the distribution and activity patterns of the Calamity Beast, as well as the environmental changes within the Erosion Zone, and to gather as much intelligence as possible."
"This process does not require killing the Calamity Beast."
"Of course, if you kill Calamity Beast or obtain any resources in the process..."
Zhang Weijun paused for a moment, then continued:
"Because this is the initial exploration phase, the base will not take any of your resources."
"In this process, all the kills you make or the resources you acquire belong to you."
"Of course, materials and the like can still be exchanged for points."
"And what you need to do is to compile and summarize all the intelligence you've gathered."
As soon as the words were spoken, many of the people who had just been worried about whether going out would be too dangerous immediately became interested.
An inspector raised his hand and, at Zhang Weijun's prompting, asked:
"Commander, what if all the Calamity Beast gather together? We can't possibly rush in and fight them, can we?"
Zhang Weijun looked at the man.
"As I just mentioned, the mission we're sending out isn't to kill the Calamity Beast, but rather to conduct reconnaissance and exploration."
"If you do indeed discover traces of a large number of Calamity Beast, then you can monitor the Calamity Beast from a distance where you can ensure your own safety, and then return to report."
"We will reward you with points or Origin Crystal based on the importance of the intelligence you report."
"There's no upper limit to this reward; it mainly depends on the importance of the intelligence you report."
Zhang Weijun paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said:
"I must make it clear to everyone that while encountering Calamity Beast is not guaranteed on missions outside the base, the risks are still extremely high—at least, far higher than staying within the base."
"After all, the situation deep within the Erosion Zone is unknown, and there is a high possibility of encountering powerful Calamity Beast or unexpected situations."
Therefore, this mission will prioritize the principle of voluntariness.
Zhang Weijun emphasized that,
"First, it will be up to you to decide whether to register."
"If there are many applicants, we will arrange for them to go out in batches and on a rotating basis."
"If there aren't enough applicants..."
Zhang Weijun paused for a moment, then continued:
"Then, depending on the actual situation, the base may assign some members to the exploration team."
"After all, this is war; you can't just choose not to go."
The somber tone of the voice echoed in the meeting room.
Zhang Weijun's gaze slowly swept over the crowd, and he said:
Therefore, we hope everyone will actively respond!
As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of voices filled the meeting room.
Some were tempted, some hesitated...
"Let me add something, old Daoist."
Li Daoyi interrupted the discussion.
He looked at the group of people who had quieted down again and were staring at him, and said:
"It's not easy for one or two people to survive out there, so I suggest you form a team, and regarding the number of people in the team..."
Li Daoyi moment, then continued:
"Four to six people is ideal. Too many will make us easy targets and hinder our movement; too few won't be safe enough."
After saying that, he glanced at Zhang Weijun, indicating that he had finished speaking.
Zhang Weijun nodded and continued:
"Therefore, the base recommends forming standard squad units of 4 to 6 people."
"If you have familiar and trusted teammates, you can discuss forming a team and then submit your application."
"However, it's important to note that submitting an application doesn't guarantee approval."
"We will comprehensively consider your strengths and abilities, and make appropriate adjustments if necessary to ensure the rationality of the team structure."
After a pause, Zhang Weijun looked at everyone and said:
"Okay, that's roughly the situation."
"You have ten days. During this time, those who are interested can submit their applications."
Meeting adjourned!
The meeting has adjourned.
As the two left, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became lively.
The group gathered in small groups, discussing the matter in hushed tones.
Some people were excited and eager to get started; others frowned, weighing the pros and cons; still others had already started looking for familiar companions to discuss team formation.
"It's good to go out and see the world. Staying cooped up in the base all the time is making us rusty!"
"The risk is considerable, but the reward is indeed tempting..."
" Old Wang, what are your plans? How about we team up?"
"I think it's a good idea, but for 4-6 people, we can look for more..."
Shen Heng glanced to the side, then quickly looked away.
We've already formed a team, so why are we being given ten days to consider it?
Suddenly, as if he had noticed something, he looked down at the wristband on his hand.
A moment later, Shen Heng said goodbye to Han Ling and left again.
Han Ling glanced at Shen Heng, who was leaving in a hurry, then got up and prepared to leave the conference room as well.
However, she had only taken two steps when she was stopped by a figure.
Han Ling narrowed her eyes as she looked at the figure in front of her.
His skin was rough and yellowish, and his height was only about the same as hers...
" Inspector Han, if it's possible, I'd like to recruit you into our team!"