Chapter 464

Everyone, hearing Lin Zhan feel somewhat guilty, couldn't help but feel reassured:

"General Lin, this has nothing to do with you."

"Delaying until the last moment to face the city defense mission wasn't just your decision."

"You were just following orders."

"Who would think of facing the zombie tide early... Our pressure was already great."

"Although..."

Couldn't help but sigh.

The middle-aged man who first responded to Lin Zhan thought for a moment, looking at the report in his hand, deeply agreed:

"It seems the Doomsday Game places more emphasis on faction development."

"Completing personal tasks yields little reward."

"But judging from the scale of this global announcement's rewards, the system is clearly favoring players who establish safe zones."

"That makes sense."

"In the first global announcement, the system explicitly stated that safe zones are of utmost importance."

"Lin An completing the safe zone mission and receiving such rewards is normal."

"It's also considered his luck."

"But... what use are these rewards to him? How could they help the greater good!"

Everyone present was indignant.

The rewards are precious.

"If these rewards were given to them, how many fewer would die in the Capital War Zone?"

"What use is giving these rewards to Lin An in a remote area?"

"Especially Long An Base, disregarding the greater good, completely indifferent to the lives of the people!"

A brief silence.

"The Capital Military Region also established a safe zone not long ago; although it was very difficult, fortunately it was completed."

"Of course, the hardships and tears involved are indescribable."

"Precisely for this reason, everyone in the Capital side, from top to bottom, has even greater objections to Lin An."

"The Capital is surrounded by the zombie tide, so completing the task is far too difficult, unlike others in remote areas."

"In their view, whether Lin An turns in the token, announces the safe zone mission details, or even mentions related information in advance, it would be good."

"But you, Lin An, do nothing at all, which truly breeds resentment."

Listening to everyone's tone, it was all dissatisfaction.

"Nie Ping, who had not spoken all along, sitting at the edge, quietly added a sentence:"

"He Lin An completed the mission, didn't he also win us a reward?"

"【Sprout】, the Huaxia War Zone mission difficulty reduced by 10%; I think just based on this, we could save many lives."

"And it's not just us."

"Across the Huaxia land, how many survivors are still struggling on the line of death? We disdain the water and food in the system rewards, but for them."

"Killing a zombie, finding something to eat, that's lifesaving."

"A 10% difficulty reduction can sometimes be the difference between life and death."

Having said that, Nie Ping lowered his eyes to look at the newly organized report, showing their attitude of not wanting to participate in your discussion.

After sending the guards to participate in the new round of the Long'an Project, they also withdrew from the front line.

They are not an Awakened One, and most of their troops are distributed outside the Capital.

In the Capital Military Region, where undercurrents surge, they half voluntarily, half being sidelined, gave up military authority.

If it weren't for their past prestige still lingering, they wouldn't even have the qualification to participate in this meeting.

After all, nearly every officer present is an Awakened One, leaving only them, an old man.

"Old Nie, you can't say that."

"Sitting beside Lin Zhan, Luo Haishan's son, Luofeng, gave a light chuckle:"

"Whoever completes this mission will receive the 【Sprout】 reward."

"So how can this merit be credited to Lin An?"

"On the contrary! In my view! It's precisely because Lin An completed the mission first that we suffered heavy losses!"

"Seeing everyone somewhat puzzled, Luofeng stood up straight and spoke righteously:"

"In my view! The most important thing in this reward is not equipment, nor prestige!"

"But a 10% increase in strength!"

"Everyone! This is a strength increase for all Awakened Ones in the zone!"

"As he spoke, Luofeng's face revealed genuine dissatisfaction, his tone excited:"

"How many people can Long An Base possibly have!?"

"Not rescuing survivors, not contacting the military region, developing alone."

"I dare bet, their faction's numbers definitely won't exceed 10,000!"

"Giving them this 10% strength increase, isn't that just wasting heavenly gifts!?"

"If it were given to us..."

Everyone understood their meaning, couldn't help but exchange glances.

The generals belonging to Luo Haishan's faction had a slight shift in thought, glanced at Nie Ping, who had their head down and remained silent:

"Exactly!"

We still look down on Lin An getting that little reward; what truly pains us is this 10% increase in strength!

Everyone, how many Awakened Ones does our Capital Military Region have?

A million strong! If this strength increase were applied to us, frankly speaking, it could completely reverse our current difficult situation!

Regret, pity, alas.

Luofeng gave a friendly smile to the middle-aged man, then his gaze turned heavy as he set the tone:

It's a pity that Lin An is short-sighted, disregarding the Greater Good.

If he were to cooperate with us, wouldn't this most important reward be able to go to the millions of soldiers who have fought bloodied?

I even wonder whether this reward might be the key for Huaxia to reverse the crisis.

It originally belonged to the million soldiers, a glimmer of hope against the corpse tide!

If that's truly the case, then that's all that can be said.

Having Lin An like this is the misfortune of our Huaxia!

Hearing that Luofeng seemed to hold a deep prejudice against Lin An, a few neutral faction commanders suddenly felt a hint of suspicion in their hearts.

Isn't that saying things a bit too far?

Put that way, it makes Lin An seem like a sinner for the ages.

You, Luofeng, as the son of Luo Hai Shan, are a high-ranking commander of the Capital Military Region, a leader among the youth...

Is it really necessary to target Lin An, who suddenly appeared, like this?

However, they couldn't refute it, so they could only acquiesce.

Luofeng's words, though harsh, are not without reason.

This reward is like distributing guns according to headcount.

Long'an Base has ten thousand people; receiving ten thousand rifles helps the Greater Good only slightly.

But if given to the Capital Military Region, that would be one million, even ten million rifles!

It might very well be the key to turning the tide.

Seeing everyone agree with his words, Luofeng's heart stirred slightly, and he turned his gaze to Wangjiang Military Region Commander Gao Wang.

As the Commander of the Wangjiang Military Region, summoning Gao Wang this time is naturally to inquire about Lin An.

He was about to speak, but then saw Nie Ping suddenly push back his chair and walk out on his own:

Some people are really quite strange.

You lack the courage to finish the task early, yet you blame others instead?

How? Do you still have the face?

As soon as the words fell, Luofeng's face instantly darkened.

The reason he directs his criticism at Lin An is because his father, Luo Hai Shan, was the first to suggest not rushing to complete the mission.

The reason is simple: first, the defensive pressure is great, so there's no need to prematurely start the city-defense mission.

Second, everyone feels the mission reward is terrible, so there's no point in rushing this time.

But who would have thought the reward would be so generous!

He fears that if people bring this up, it will damage the prestige he has painstakingly built and harm his father's reputation.

Put bluntly, the blame Lin An bears should really be his father Luo Hai Shan's to bear.

It's not that no staff officer suggested the Safe Zone mission might be important!

With a grim expression, Luofeng suppressed his anger, clenched his fists, yet saw Nie Ping, who had walked to the door, suddenly turn back and pat Gao Wang on the shoulder:

You see, I told you to find Lin An early.

You even sent me a message saying the Wangjiang Military Region is under great pressure, afraid that sending too many troops would cause accidents.

You see, in a moment they'll ask you why you still have no news of Lin An.

You say, how can you still have the face to sit there?

Speaking in veiled insults, pointing at mulberry to curse locust.

Gao Wang looked at Nie Ping with a strange expression, instantly understanding something.

He quickly forced a bitter smile, repeatedly admitting his mistake.

General Nie, these words... somehow feel like there's hidden meaning.

When did I ever send you a message?

This remark, no matter how you hear it, sounds like a scolding aimed at Luofeng.

Ignoring Luofeng's ashen face, Nie Ping gave Luofeng a friendly smile:

Remember to pass my regards to your father; how's your appetite lately?

Having said that, Nie Ping turned and left, merely flashing a hint of something unusual in Gao Wang's eyes as he passed.

Kid, you refused to follow me; later you'll wish you had.

Whether you understand or not is up to you.

Click

The Meeting Room doors closed, leaving Gao Wang alone to face the hostile stares of everyone.

His heart gave a sudden thump.

Gao Wang bitterly smiled inside, as if he had understood something.

On the main seat, Lin Zhan gazed thoughtfully at Nie Ping's retreating back, a barely perceptible smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

The Capital Military Region is becoming more and more interesting.

Who is behind the scenes, stirring up trouble?