"Hmm? Why?"
Zhou Zhenguo looked up and asked with some confusion.
Shen Heng explained calmly:
"Time is limited. If the Calamity Beast are using this method, they should be setting off soon."
"And during this period, the firepower that can be transported from the base is inherently limited."
"Given the uncertainty of whether the Calamity Beast will choose this method, ensuring the safety of Bedrock City should be the priority."
"Therefore, carrying only easily portable weapons is the most convenient."
"If the Calamity Beast don't choose this method later, but instead are directly transferred from the Calamity Beast Ruins Realm, it will be easier for us to bring those weapons back."
"Come back again?" a man in his thirties asked.
Shen Heng looked at the person who had asked the question.
Lu Xunzhou, Colonel, is Zhou Zhenguo's staff officer.
Actually, there were more than just the three of them here; there were also two officers.
Being here means you're at least a lieutenant colonel.
"Yes, the two plans involve attacking Bedrock City at different times," Shen Heng nodded.
"Recruiting Calamity Beast from other places will allow them to attack more quickly; Calamity Beast from the Ruins Realm will take longer."
"Therefore, we can prioritize arranging tactics using the second approach."
"But if the second scenario's timeframe is exceeded and the Calamity Beast still hasn't arrived, then it's very likely that the Calamity Beast will act in the first way. In that case, we'll withdraw some of our firepower."
Lu Xunzhou frowned in thought, then slowly nodded.
He didn't ask what would happen if the Calamity Beast didn't use these two methods. These two methods were the only two ways the Calamity Beast could reorganize their tide if they wanted to continue attacking Bedrock City, so it was impossible not to use one of them.
The only possible change is that the Calamity Beast used one of these two methods, but did not attack Bedrock City.
But if that's the case, it would be even better for them!
After all, that would mean they would have ample time to prepare and set up their ambush!
Zhou Zhenguo listened to their conversation with a smile. After they finished talking, he looked at Shen Heng and asked,
"But is the firepower sufficient with just those portable weapons and equipment?"
"Theoretically, not all the Calamity Beast will be transferred from other places; that is, only a portion will be mobilized," Shen Heng said thoughtfully. "Under these circumstances, the Calamity Beast, whether in terms of numbers or strength, should not be too strong. With the addition of a certain number of inspectors, ordinary firepower should be sufficient to deal with them."
"In that case, do you have any suitable candidates?" Zhou Zhenguo asked.
Shen Heng did not answer immediately, but instead looked at the map projected on the long table.
Although there are many places where the Calamity Beast gather, there are only a few gray dots on the map.
After all, even if the Calamity Beast were transferred from other places, it would be for the sake of facilitating their movement.
In this situation, we should definitely look for Anchor Point that are closer to Bedrock City. If they are too far away, it would be better to just transfer them from the Ruins Realm!
However, even if there are only a few, enough personnel will need to be assigned to them.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Heng slowly nodded.
"Yes, I've got it."
"That's good!" Zhou Zhenguo nodded, a slight smile spreading across his face.
Although Bedrock City survived the last war with great difficulty, it also meant that information about Bedrock City was now public knowledge to the Calamity Beast.
In this situation, if the Calamity Beast returns next time, it will certainly be more fully prepared.
Under these circumstances, any method that could weaken the Calamity Beast is not something they can afford to give up right now.
Beside him, Lu Xunzhou also nodded silently.
Shen Heng then turned his attention back to the projected map.
Although it's unknown what method the Calamity Beast Calamity Beast will use, or even whether they will arrive immediately, it will still take some time even if they arrive immediately and are being gathered from other settlements.
Linhai, the outskirts of the city.
Pale blue light rippled gently as one figure after another stepped out from the Light Gate.
Finally, thirteen figures stood Light Gate.
The one in the lead was a woman with short hair and somewhat dark skin.
"Ah~, is this Light Gate finally cleared?" Fang Ji breathed in the fresh air outside and couldn't help but stretch.
"More than a hundred Calamity Beast, and it only took three days, which is already quite fast!" Mei Duo said briefly, her gaze fixed on the distance.
There were two figures there, one in a suit and uniform, and the other in clean and neat work clothes.
Mei Duo nodded to the two of them.
The two figures nodded slightly to her, and then each contacted the person they needed to reach.
"Ha, I know, but isn't this the first time we've encountered Light Gate with so many Calamity Beast?!" Fang Ji grinned, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "Looks like we'll get a bigger share this time!"
Upon hearing this, many of the people following behind the two men smiled.
This time, the Light Gate is more difficult to clear, but that also means they can get more once it's cleared!
"Alright, the Light Gate has been cleared. Everyone, please leave now. The guild will send the remaining contribution points to your accounts later." Mei Duo turned around and looked at the dozen or so people behind her.
"Okay, Sister Mei, we'll be going now!"
One martial artist after another greeted and left, and Mei Duo responded to each one.
A moment later, after most people had left, Mei Duo looked at a figure carrying a giant shield and smiled:
" Chongguang, thank you so much this time!"
"You're too kind, I'm just doing this for money!" Shi Chongguang grinned, then took his leave, saying, "Since there's nothing else, I'll head back to the guild!"
"Yes," Mei Duo nodded, then said, "But anyway, thank you very much!"
Shi Chongguang smiled, waved his hand, and walked away.
Mei Duo only looked away after Shi Chongguang got into his car by the roadside some distance away and left.
Now, only three people remain by her side.
Mei Duo glanced at the girl in the middle with a ponytail who was slightly lost in thought and asked:
" Xiaoyu, what are you thinking about?"
Lin Xiaoyu snapped out of her daze, looked at Mei Duo, and sighed slightly:
Fortunately, no one was injured this time!
"Indeed!" Mei Duo nodded.
Beside him, Fang Ji seemed to have thought of something and also sighed.
The remaining girl looked at the three of them with some confusion and said:
Will there be many casualties if we explore the Light Gate?