Chapter 419: Second Offensive

The crowd was noisy, discussing.

Although they had just learned Lin An's rough appearance from the Military Region Awakened Ones, seeing is believing.

Wang Meng, sitting at the front and staring at the screen, was equally doubtful.

After Lin An disappeared from the screen last night, he hadn't slept all night.

Where did he run off to?

This is the second round. They even killed the most important zombie tide attack!

He was still on the high tower earlier, pretending to lead from the front, so why is he gone today?

Holding various suspicions, the staff officer beside him hesitantly voiced his judgment:

"Lin An probably retreated."

"After all, the upcoming zombie tide attack will have many mutants taking action."

"Staying on the front lines... he might feel unsafe, right?"

"That's the only speculation."

"Otherwise, they really couldn't imagine how the highest commander of the Safe Zone could suddenly disappear."

After hearing that, everyone exchanged glances, each feeling a bit disappointed.

First, they were disappointed not to see Lin An in person.

Second, they were disappointed about...

Even Lin An's last remaining positive image vanished completely.

He turned out to be a...

A coward?

Many showed contempt upon hearing that.

That remark actually suited the taste of some people.

"Hah, I thought they were someone else."

"I don't know where they got the nerve—what are those people at Long'an Base thinking?"

"Broadcasting the city defense? Are they trying to let us see how badly they'll fare later so we'll step in?"

"Commander Wang Meng, as the Military Region Commander, can personally lead the charge against zombies."

Several sharp-witted Awakened Ones from the Military Region seized the chance to exaggerate their expressions and flatter.

"Tsk tsk, compared to that, it's really laughable."

They threw mockery after mockery, anyway they didn't think they were wrong.

What they said were all true.

A few young Awakened Ones, unsure of their motives, couldn't help but want to explain:

"Isn't Lin An only at the First Level, or even lower?"

"Maybe he's just staying in the rear, directing operations."

"That's nothing; a commander doesn't necessarily have to fight on the front lines."

Though his voice was low, it drew a cold stare from the Military Region Awakened Ones.

Speaking up for an outsider?

Seeing the Military Region Awakened Ones glaring at them, the young Awakened One who had just spoken wisely shut his mouth.

Sigh.

Non-Military Region young Awakened Ones, however, felt no special hostility toward Lin An.

As a player capable of triggering system announcements, some people naturally feel favorable toward him.

Perhaps to avoid shattering their own fantasy image, a few young Awakened Ones quietly wanted to defend Lin An.

Although, they also felt somewhat disappointed.

That guy—really isn't a strong one?

Maybe the rumor that Lin An just got lucky is true?

It's hard to explain the complexity of people's hearts.

Some hope Lin An is strong, some hope he's just a waste, a lucky fool anyone could be.

"Quiet!"

The officer in charge of order, without turning back, loudly shouted at the crowd, gesturing for them to look at the broadcast screen:

"Look closely!"

"Later, compile the ability information of all Awakened Ones at Long'an Base!"

"No matter how foolish Long'an Base seems to you, this broadcast of the city defense is an excellent combat drill for us!"

"The Wangjiang Military Region will also establish a Safe Zone soon!"

"Today's Long'an Base is tomorrow's us!"

After repeated rebukes, the hall fell silent instantly.

Wang Meng nodded slightly, then added:

"You newcomers who are Awakened Ones might not know why Long'an Base is broadcasting the city defense."

"I can tell you, Long'an Base's meaning is to 'deter' us! Deter the Wangjiang Military Region!"

"Regardless of whether it's due to information blockage, or the person in charge, Lin An, having childish ideas, or whatever."

"This broadcast brings us only benefits, no drawbacks!"

"Put aside your messy thoughts and carefully observe all information about Long'an Base."

"We'll have to go up against them sooner or later."

His voice boomed as he quickly finished speaking.

Wang Meng paid no heed to the odd expression on the newly arrived Awakened One's face and went on to add:

Perhaps they actually have a trump card.

After speaking, Wang Meng casually asked the communications officer:

Have Gao Yan and her team returned yet? How far are they from the military region?

In the last communication, Gao Yan's squad had already returned to Wangjiang Military Region on the first day of the city defense battle.

In private communications, Gao Yan, that little girl, had discussed many secrets with me.

The capital... the old chief...

If Gao Yan and her team didn't have a special plan, Wang Meng would have already sent troops racing to Long'an Base by now.

To be honest, not taking advantage of the zombie tide's attack to threaten Long'an Base, even outright seizing it.

He was still somewhat dissatisfied.

But there's nothing to be done.

Being the old chief's daughter, I have to listen to whatever Gao Yan says.

The communications officer standing nearby quickly leaned in to whisper a reply:

Commander, they expect to arrive this afternoon.

We have already arranged the guiding troops as you instructed.

As for the deployed armored troops, they should also be able to reach the vicinity of Long'an Base in about the same time.

Just...

Wang Meng gave a soft hum and waved his hand, indicating the communications officer need not say more.

Gao Yan meant that we should just observe, not take any action against Long'an Base.

Her message included the old chief's orders.

As the sole high-ranking official left after the old chief's departure, Wang Meng naturally has his own ideas.

Although I don't know why Gao Yan refuses to give Long'an Base's exact coordinates, we can still roughly pinpoint its location based on speculation.

It's Linjiang Academy.

In the image, the staff team analyzed some buildings that hadn't been demolished yet.

Long'an Base is right at Linjiang Academy!

Let's not discuss taking action for now, but it's essential to ensure we have our own force near Long'an Base.

We must retrieve the Awakened One at Long'an Base who has mastered the mental power barrier, no matter what.

They have differing thoughts.

As Wang Meng pondered whether to just watch developments or take action, the black line on the screen suddenly twitched.

Almost simultaneously, everyone in the meeting room shouted in unison:

It moved!

The zombie tide is moving!

The second wave of attack has begun!

In the image, zombies surged forward like a tide, howling as they charged.

Unlike the earlier minor skirmishes, this time they also deployed four second-stage mutants.

Even through the screen, everyone felt that pressure.

Two tanks, like towering structures, began to move and gradually accelerated.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The ground trembled slightly, and the rotting giant corpses flanking the zombies also began to move.

This time, the number of attacking zombies was one and a half times greater than before.

In an instant, whistling shells tore across the sky and slammed hard into the dense zombie tide.

In an instant, whistling shells tore across the horizon, slamming hard into the dense zombie tide.

The second zombie attack has begun.