An unusual silence fell over the meeting room.
It wasn't that there was absolutely no sound, but rather that it seemed no one knew how to start a conversation.
The inspectors, unaware of the implications of this plan, didn't know what to ask.
The inspectors, having learned the implications of this plan, fell silent once more.
They were unable to ask.
Firstly, judging from the expressions on the faces of the Chief of Staff and others, it was clear that the matter was probably already settled and was unlikely to be stopped because of their objections.
Secondly, even if they refute it, then what?
Are we just going to do nothing and continue watching from the base as the Calamity Beast stabilize Erosion Zone the space?
In that case, the number of people who die might not be just these few!
Therefore, the best approach is to come up with a better strategy!
This strategy must both threaten Anchor Point and other locations to force the Calamity Beast to defend them, and be unafraid of the Calamity Beast ' deliberate counterattacks despite the disparity in strength.
Is such a strategy possible?
Shen Heng was unsure; he was lowering his eyes slightly, pondering whether it was feasible to transform the city's construction forces into guerrilla warfare.
However, if they switch to guerrilla tactics, the firepower that the troops can carry will inevitably decrease, and the range of their operations will inevitably be reduced.
If the Calamity Beast expand their reconnaissance range, they might even be able to intercept and kill the entire force outside.
In conclusion, it's not feasible!
On the contrary, the city-building strategy just mentioned...
Once the city is established, with sufficient weapon support, the same number of troops can resist a considerable number of Calamity Beast.
At that time, the city will not be able to be destroyed unless the Calamity Beast Calamity Beast enough of them!
However, if enough Calamity Beast are gathered, then other cities will be needed to organize firepower to attack other Anchor Point.
They will be like nails, firmly driven into the Erosion Zone!
"So, you've already considered this possibility?"
Shen Heng lowered his eyes slightly, only to hear Zhang Weijun already speaking about the specific strategy for this mission from the podium.
"The base plans to establish ten cities outside, each with approximately five thousand people!"
"Going forward, large quantities of weapons and equipment will be regularly transported there to defend against attacks from the Calamity Beast and to seize opportunities to attack the Anchor Point!"
"As for you, the base will issue further notices. Some of you will be assigned to three cities for..."
Is it a way to concentrate combat power by assigning inspectors to three cities, rather than distributing them evenly?... Shen Heng's eyes showed a thoughtful expression, but he didn't have any objection to this decision.
Considering that a considerable number of people will need to remain at the base initially, if the personnel are distributed equally, each city might only receive thirty to forty inspectors.
To be honest, if even the city's fully armed warriors couldn't withstand the attack of the Calamity Beast, then these thirty or forty inspectors would hardly be able to turn the tide.
Therefore, it would be better to consolidate them and concentrate them in a few cities.
"... The inspectors in these three cities will temporarily be in charge of Wang Hu, Gu Lingxuan, and Shen Heng."
Hmm? No Flame Blade?... Xu Yu glanced at Liang Yanhao in the front row.
Tiger King's presence was not unexpected, given the opponent's strength, which was evident to everyone in the base.
But unexpectedly, Flame Blade Liang Yanhao, who was equally famous as him, was not there.
Hmm, no, the base also needs manpower, so the other party should be a member left behind.
Then the other two...
Xu Yu shifted her gaze slightly, glancing at the other two people she had just mentioned.
Yes, they are all among the stronger ones in the base!
He paid no attention and looked ahead again.
Zhang Weijun is still there, recounting his story.
After a long while, the story was finished.
"Does anyone have a question?" Zhang Weijun asked.
"Chief, when does the plan begin?" an inspector asked, raising his hand.
"The relevant supplies have been arriving in batches over the past few days, and personnel mobilization has already begun today. If nothing unexpected happens, it will begin immediately on the night after the next beast tide ends!" Zhang Weijun said.
"What if a Sixth Tier Calamity Beast attacks those cities?" another inspector asked.
Upon hearing this, many people were slightly taken aback, and then they all looked over.
Clearly, they share the same concerns about this issue.
Third Tier Calamity Beast is no longer something that can be killed with just any gun;
Fourth Tier Calamity Beast can only be killed by a direct missile hit;
As for Fifth Tier Calamity Beast, they believe that using high-powered missiles to bombard them would at least injure or kill them.
But the Sixth Tier...
It's not that we don't have weapons powerful enough to kill a Sixth Tier Calamity Beast; nuclear bombs would work. But the problem isn't whether they're powerful enough, but whether they can even hit the target!
Zhang Weijun did not respond to this question immediately.
He picked up his water glass, took a sip, then glanced at everyone and slowly said:
"Regarding this, I can't guarantee that the Sixth Tier Calamity Beast won't attack the city, but..."
"...Holy crap, five thousand men? Do they even think they can hold out?"
As soon as they came out, Lü Wenrui started shouting from the side.
"What if we don't defend? The strategy has already been decided!" Zhou Xuan shrugged.
"But how can five thousand people defend this?" Lü Wenrui was still worried.
"It depends on luck. As long as there aren't ten thousand or so Calamity Beast, we should be able to hold out, right?" Zhou Xuan tilted his head, not entirely sure.
"What if we go?"
"Then you can only say you're unlucky. Just wait to die!"
"Luck, luck..."
The more Lü Wenrui spoke, the more his head ached, and he couldn't help but hiss and gasp for breath.
Shen Heng glanced at him and said:
"Don't worry, the base should have already chosen someone. Given your situation, you most likely won't be going."
"Is that so?" Hearing this, Lü Wenrui's mood finally improved.
"Hey, don't get too excited. The operation will definitely be carried out in secret at the beginning, which means that the Calamity Beast will still come to attack as before. So, at the very beginning, the pressure on the base will be the greatest!" Zhou Xuan said.
Upon hearing this, Lü Wenrui frowned again.
"Okay, as long as we can get through the early stages, that's fine!"
"Dream on! If you survive the initial phase, it means you've secured the outer cities, and then it'll be your turn to go!" Zhou Xuan retorted.
"Huh?" Lü Wenrui's eyes widened. "Doesn't that mean I might still have to go out later?!"
"Hmm!" Zhou Xuan shrugged.
"Damn it, am I really that unlucky?!" Lü Wenrui gritted his teeth.
Actually, he wasn't that afraid of dying; his main concern was his ability to flare up from time to time!
For the past six months, he has been trying to target the weaker Calamity Beast during Calamity Beast, but he still gets injured from time to time.
Of course, as a benefit, there are also occasional instances where some Calamity Beast that were originally no match for him die inexplicably at his hands!
But if possible, he still wouldn't want it to be like this.
After all, if the attack that injured him falters, the consequences could be more than just injury!