The atmosphere in the bright white conference hall was solemn.
Although everyone present escaped unharmed, no one felt happy.
Because that night, they saw with their own eyes the power of those monsters, and also witnessed the deaths of their subordinates, companions, and comrades who lived with them day and night.
Most of those present were old men who had served in the military.
In the past few years, although in this dangerous wilderness, people often sacrificed their lives, but such a complete defeat, being overwhelmingly defeated by the enemy and finally having to flee for their lives in embarrassment, this situation... still made them unable to recover for a long time.
They have always been proud of being warriors of the Eastern Region, being part of the Central Army, and being part of the three major legions.
Now, abandoning their fallen comrades and running for their lives, are these still them?!
"My subordinates speculate that those monsters will come here sooner or later."
"So what? Are we still afraid of them?!"
"That's it! Damn it, I'll fight them!"
"Don't say it's that easy. Do you think it was still three years ago?"
"Why, Lao Fei, are you afraid?"
"I'm just telling you not to be impulsive! What do you think the sacrifice of those soldiers was for? Wasn't it to cover the safe evacuation of the large forces? Do you want their sacrifices to be in vain?!"
"Then do you just stay here and wait for the zombie army to attack? Or just pack up and go home? Do nothing?"
…
In the meeting hall, everyone broke out into a fierce quarrel.
It seems like he wants to vent out all the anger, guilt, murderous intent, and fear that he's been feeling all night long!
For a long time, until a condensed voice came out, "Quiet."
Carrying the chill and majesty of the sound, like thunder on the ground, all the noise immediately disappeared.
Everyone looked at the leader's position. Ling Xuewei raised her hand and knocked on the table, "What kind of place is this? A vegetable market?"
Everyone was as quiet as a chicken.
You can even hear the needle drop at the scene.
Everyone's buttocks fell down quietly, and they didn't dare to breathe.
Because they felt Ling Xuewei's anger.
"You are warriors, not aunties in the market. If quarreling is of no use, why do you still sit here and listen to me? Are you all done with anything? Do you need me to teach you what to do now?"
A pair of cold eyes glanced at him, and all the soldiers were excited and stood up hurriedly.
joke!
Angry adults are more terrifying than zombies! After so long, today's adults are getting better and better tempered, but how can they forget the chief instructor who trained them like a devil?
"Subordinate, go right now!"
In the blink of an eye, everyone dispersed, leaving only Ling Xuewei and Qingwu in the meeting hall.
After everyone left, she rubbed her brows and then carefully looked at the report handed down from below.
"Qingwu, you go too. Send someone to pick up the soldiers who have not evacuated, place the wounded, strengthen security, and notify me immediately if anything happens."
After Qing Wu left, Ling Xuewei put down the military newspaper in her hand and came to the window.
Below, there are hurried and serious-looking soldiers, transporting the wounded back and forth. Medical staff are constantly shuttled among the crowd, as well as patrolling guards.
Many people were injured, and the base was chaotic and solemn.
Ling Xue opened the window slightly and stretched out her hand. The light of the Tree of Life poured out from her palm and descended like starlight.
The soldiers below saw the green light and stopped one by one.
Lift your head and look over.
There are more and more green lights, like starlight all over the sky, falling on the base.
Everyone couldn't help but raise their heads, as if on a pilgrimage, watching the green light slowly falling down and sinking into their bodies.
A warm current immediately surged out and enveloped the whole body.
With screams of surprise, everyone knelt down.
Worship their gods.
At this moment, these starlights are like a gift from God, dispelling their pain, cold, fatigue, and haze.
Let them see hope again.
…
It's daybreak.
After the last batch of evacuated troops entered Base No. 5, Ling Xuewei discussed with everyone and raised the cordon again.
According to Bai Ze's statistics, there are currently seventeen bases that have fallen.
Only the last five are left.
This includes the main base No. 13 and the four sub-bases affiliated with it.
According to the accounts of the last evacuees, the army of corpses was less than a hundred miles behind them, and they were just following them, and they would arrive in an hour at most.
Currently, there are approximately 7,000 troops available in the base.
In addition, nearly 4,000 people were injured and unfit for combat.
Ling Xuewei scanned the projected map, pondered for a moment, and made a decision.
"Abandon the sub-base and withdraw all bases to No. 5."
"Master?!"
Others were surprised.
"Young master, you can't do that..."
"I know what you want to say. The army of corpses is already attacking from the east, south, north, and four directions. You have also seen the images from the surveillance cameras."
In several huge projection screens nearby, countless black spots were moving rapidly on the ground, forming groups as far as the eye could see. They were the army of corpses.
They are coming here quickly, and at this scale, the sub-base cannot resist them for long.
Fall is also a matter of time.
"Continuing to defend will only scatter our forces. It is better to concentrate on resisting to increase the winning rate. I know that you are reluctant to let it go, but it can be cut off when it is cut off. The base can be rebuilt, but the lives of the soldiers cannot be regained."
Ling Xuewei looked serious and serious.
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel shocked, "Listen to your orders, Master."
The eyes were red.
The base is their "home" in this wild wilderness. They have spent countless nights there. This is not only their "mission", but also a "fortress" where they have spent countless efforts to give them peace of mind.
And the young master, who had worked so hard for the base, now resolutely gave up the power he had worked so hard to build for so long for the lives of the soldiers.
This is their son, the god in their hearts.
Even in this harsh and dark age, he never regarded them as tools of killing and discarded them after use. Instead, he was willing to sacrifice his own and even the country's interests for them.
The world is puzzled as to why they are so loyal, even if they sacrifice their lives for it.
At this moment, they can say it loudly.
This is the reason.
They are willing to dedicate their hearts to Ling Xuewei.
"Everyone, divide the troops into three groups and start taking action."
"Qingwu, you personally lead a team and defend in the middle, while the others..."
Everyone listened to Ling Xuewei's arrangements and started to take action after burning incense.
At this time, there was movement in the small world.
It's lightning.
Ling Xuewei ducked into the small world, and in front of her eyes was a black mass of soldiers!
It was what she had asked Guan Zhixing to dispatch before, and it could be used by her temporarily.
"lady."
"lady."
Guan Zhixing and Zi Tong, whom they hadn't seen for a long time, both came up to greet him.
