We will win

"A horde of tens of thousands of beasts has been detected approaching Chongshan City. Other cities are requested to formulate appropriate plans based on their respective situations!"

The sound grew clearer and clearer, and eventually the broadcast continued without interruption.

Shen Heng glanced in a certain direction, then turned his gaze to Zhou Zhenguo.

The two exchanged a glance.

They were not surprised by this sudden intelligence.

There are no satellites, fiber optic cables, or mobile base stations within the Erosion Zone.

Then, in order to transmit information more efficiently, the Research Department developed a communication missile.

This type of missile can continuously broadcast its message after launch.

The messenger only needs to set the approximate destination to which the missile should be launched.

During this period, their communication with the base and other cities mainly relied on this.

Of course, due to its high cost, it is usually only used in emergencies and at specific times.

Zhou Zhenguo glanced at Shen Heng's expression and asked:

"Can you still lead the team?"

There is a limit to the number of Calamity Beast that can exist in the Erosion Zone.

The troops stationed in various places had just been repelled, and now Chongshan City was facing...

Theoretically speaking, there shouldn't be any large-scale beast tides outside at the moment!

Therefore, this period should be the safest time in Bedrock City!

but...

Shen Heng shook his head, understanding Zhou Zhenguo's idea: to take this opportunity to deal with another Anchor Point near Bedrock City.

"No, it will take several more days to recover!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhenguo turned his gaze away with some regret.

"In that case, I'll arrange for bombers to fly over and bomb it again."

Shen Heng nodded, agreeing to the proposal.

Dinner consisted of stewed Calamity Beast, dehydrated vegetables, and some compressed biscuits cooked into a paste.

When stewing the meat of Calamity Beast, it depends on the ingredients; some are delicious, and some are not.

As for the other two dishes, the taste wasn't great, but at least they were hot.

Han Ling, carrying a lunchbox, sat down next to Shen Heng.

She scooped up a spoonful of the porridge-like staple food, put it in her mouth, and then asked:

"Were bombers sent out again this afternoon?"

"Hmm," Shen Heng swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "Go blow up the other Anchor Point."

"Aren't you going to send anyone out?" Han Ling asked.

"My injuries will take a few days to heal, so I can't lead the team for the time being," Shen Heng said calmly.

There was no reply. A moment later, a 'thud' sounded as the bottom of the spoon landed on the plate.

"How about I give it a try?"

Shen Heng paused slightly, then looked at Han Ling.

Han Ling was completely unharmed in this battle, and if the others wanted to gather another team capable of conquering the anchor Anchor Point, they should still be able to.

But... Shen Heng hesitated.

Just then, Han Ling's voice rang in my ears again.

"If possible, I hope you can share the pressure. There are still many things to do in the future, and you can't shoulder everything alone, and besides..."

"If possible, I'd like to help you as much as possible!"

Shen Heng raised his gaze and looked into Han Ling's eyes.

Clear and firm.

He let out a soft breath and said:

"I know, but the bombers have already gone, and the mission has already begun!"

"This won't have any impact; in fact, it might even be beneficial to us."

Han Ling shook her head slightly.

"By now, the Calamity Beast should have gotten somewhat used to the bombing raids."

"At this point, having just experienced another bombing, they probably wouldn't have imagined that someone would go and sabotage the Anchor Point."

"Furthermore, some of the Calamity Beast will likely die during the bombing."

"This might be a better opportunity for us."

Shen Heng looked at Han Ling for a long while, then chuckled softly.

Han Ling paused slightly, then asked somewhat uncertainly, "Is there something wrong with my analysis?"

"No, your analysis is excellent."

Shen Heng chuckled softly, his voice regaining its usual calmness.

"In that case, let's change the plan."

"You're responsible for selecting team members, developing detailed battle plans, and then reporting back."

"I'll discuss the follow-up with Elder Zhou."

"Note that the primary task in the past was to confirm intelligence!"

"If there's no absolute certainty, retreat is the priority; don't force destruction."

"Yes, I know," Han Ling said, her flaxen hair swaying slightly behind her head.

On the city wall.

Shen Heng watched the figures disappear into the distance below the mountain.

A moment later, he slowly turned around.

Suddenly, Shen Heng paused slightly, his gaze fixed on a certain spot.

There, several soldiers sat around a campfire, silently warming themselves.

Shen Heng's gaze lingered on them for a moment before he walked over.

"... Inspector Shen!"

Someone noticed Shen Heng's arrival and stood up to greet him.

Seeing this, the others also stood up one after another and called out:

"Inspector Shen!"

Hello!

Shen Heng responded with a light laugh.

He didn't like it, but with the change in his responsibilities, such things were hard to suppress and would inevitably change.

"What brings you here?" a soldier asked.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to chat with you all." Shen Heng said, sitting down on the ground first. "Please sit down, everyone!"

Seeing this, the others hesitated for a moment, but still sat down.

One soldier said:

"Inspector Shen, we really owe you a lot of trouble this time. If it weren't for you, we might all be dead!"

"This is the result of everyone's hard work. What does it have to do with any individual?" Shen Heng said calmly.

"That's what they say, but if you hadn't been holding back those Fifth Tier Calamity Beast, wouldn't we all have been dead once they charged in?" another warrior said.

"Then I must thank you all for helping me eliminate those more Calamity Beast. Otherwise, I would have been worn down by them sooner or later!" Shen Heng said with a light laugh.

"Haha, that's everyone..."

The group chatted for a while.

Then, Shen Heng glanced at everyone present and finally fixed his gaze on Xu Ruiyu next to him.

Xu Ruiyu was the one who picked up Shen Heng and Han Ling in their car when they first arrived in the Erosion Zone.

Those present here were all soldiers who were in that camp at the very beginning.

"Qin Ye..."

Before he finished speaking, everyone present already understood what Shen Heng meant.

The atmosphere at the scene immediately became heavy.

After a long pause, Xu Ruiyu, sitting next to Shen Heng, finally spoke:

"The squad leader has been killed in action!"

Shen Heng nodded without saying anything.

At that moment, the scene fell silent.

"Isn't that ridiculous?"

Xu Ruiyu suddenly chuckled and said:

"The squad leader, who had elderly parents to care for, young children to raise, and a sister-in-law waiting for him, sacrificed himself. Meanwhile, someone like me, with no ties to worry about, is still alive!"

As Xu Ruiyu was speaking, he suddenly burst into tears.

A soldier nearby paused for a moment, then said:

"Don't think too much about it. The squad leader didn't die entirely because he was saving you!"

"But if he hadn't saved me, he might not be dead!" Xu Ruiyu continued, his voice trembling with tears. "Damn it, I have no ties to anyone. If he hadn't saved me, that would have been fine. Why did he have to..."

The sobbing continued, but no one around spoke anymore.

Everyone remained silent.

Shen Heng remained silent as well.

He offered neither comfort nor advice.

War and death may accompany them for a considerable time afterward.

What they need is habit, assimilation.

Moreover, what Xu Ruiyu needs right now is not comfort, but simply venting like this.

The sobbing gradually subsided.

Then, the scene fell silent.

After a long pause, a soldier finally spoke, breaking the silence.

"Inspector Shen, we..."

All eyes turned to that direction.

The soldier paused for a moment, then continued:

Is there really a chance to win?

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's gaze shifted from him to Shen Heng.

The sacrificed squad leader, the numerous soldiers who perished alongside him, and the boundless Calamity Beast.

They were starting to have doubts!

The firelight flickered in Shen Heng's pupils.

He paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"We will win!"

Tips:

Ah, uh, a friend suddenly came from another city, so I had to host him/her. I haven't updated yet. Thank you again!