Chapter 478: Lin An Appears

A thirty-person squad boldly stormed into a military region of one million people, arresting people in front of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

Such a ridiculous scene even made the members of the special forces squad feel like they were dreaming.

After leaving the military region amid hostile stares, a young-looking Awakened One couldn't help but click his tongue.

"Holy shit! I was almost scared to death just now!"

He glanced at the Awakened One bound behind him and couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

Tying up their hands and feet actually isn't useful.

But once these people were captured, nobody dared to resist.

After all, with Lin An's intimidation present, even the squad leader Gao Tian could keep them firmly suppressed.

"If the military region personnel had attacked us just now, I really doubt we'd survive unscathed…"

"Holy shit, I really feel like we're the villains…"

"Captain Gao, what you just said was so cool…"

"But it really feels great…"

"Although, doing this to the military region… is it perhaps… not quite right…"

Everyone nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with a mix of emotion and complexity,

Before the apocalypse, they were just a bunch of students; normally, upon seeing a high official, they would yield—indeed, even to a teacher they'd have to give way.

But now…

Among those arrested, there were even two who had once been leaders of the Wangjiang City Bureau of Industry and Commerce.

I have no idea how these two got involved…

Two ordinary people actually thought of selling Lin An's information wholesale to make extra money…

As for the military region,

To be honest, the education they received since childhood was essentially patriotic.

In their view, the Wangjiang Military Region was certainly part of the nation.

Doing this always felt strange to them…

After all, those soldiers were also protecting ordinary people, they…

Hearing the squad members constantly sigh, Gao Tian couldn't help but chuckle wryly:

"It's not that we're being arrogant—it's Lin Dui who wants to do this."

"Putting it bluntly, even if we spoke nicely and told the Wangjiang Military Region that a bunch of rats had betrayed us, violating the military region's regulations,"

"the Wangjiang Military Region personnel wouldn't hand those people over to us, and might even protect them."

"After all, in their eyes, what are we?"

"If Lin Dui weren't strong enough, do you think our base would have already been flattened?"

Through constant exposure, Gao Tian's progress skyrocketed.

He clearly understood that they seemed reckless, and Lin An acted without giving anyone face, simply because this approach was the most efficient.

In the apocalypse, do you still expect to convince others with reason?

Rely on self-discipline?

Only when your fist is big is it the truth.

After thinking, Gao Tian sighed and added:

"As for the military region…"

"Actually, we haven't done anything wrong, have we?"

"So far, we haven't killed many military region personnel, have we? In fact, Lin Dui has even helped them several times."

"Take the time the search and rescue team tried to capture Lin Dui—they were being chased by mutants, but by sheer luck they ended up being rescued by Lin Dui and his group."

"In the city defense battle, Lin Dui said he wanted to intimidate the military region, but essentially it wasn't the military region that wanted to attack us?"

"Left with no choice, we did this."

"Putting it bluntly, broadcasting the city defense—wasn't it helping the military region learn lessons, giving them valuable experience against corpse tides?"

"And isn't this, in effect, saving them?"

"If we really fought, how many would die?"

Saying this, Gao Tian pointed at the hundred people captured behind him:

"Have we done something wrong?!?"

"They're greedy, trying to kill us! We can't even strike back?!?"

"Never mind them wanting to harm us—aren't they also betraying the military region?!?"

He felt indignant inside.

Knowing the inside information of the high level's attitude toward Long An, he couldn't help but clench his fists:

"Have we ever thought of provoking anyone?! Lin Dui would rather go far to find supplies than go to the military region!"

"He never wanted to clash with the military region from start to finish."

"They think we're a threat! They've been pressuring us!"

"We've always wanted to develop steadily; everyone is just trying to survive the apocalypse. But the higher-ups? They think we're a threat, won't follow orders, but have they ever considered us?"

"I don't believe you can't see who's standing behind those people in the chat channel!"

After hearing that, the squad members opened their mouths but didn't know what to say.

Some felt powerless, some felt disheartened.

Seeing the team members' morale suddenly drop, Gao Tian forced a smile:

"Alright, no need to think about this anymore."

Things will get better and better.

We have a clear conscience; just being able to survive in this apocalypse is already not bad.

Taking these people back, Lord Lin An should soon release an announcement.

Their expression was expectant.

After seeing nearly a month of insulting messages, even a clay figure would be three parts angry, let alone when the target of the scolding is them.

It's time to make those little rats pay the price.

Do you really think that without a network cable you can't get through, that you can't be beaten to death?

Wangjiang Military Region.

After letting the Long An squad go, Huang Yan couldn't help but privately chat with Wang Meng:

"Commander!?"

"Even if we can't beat Lin An, we still shouldn't do this!"

"If this happened before the apocalypse, it would be storming the military region, disregarding the law!"

"Moreover, they Long An are even planning to declare independence."

"If we let them be, what's the difference from aiding a tyrant?"

"Once they declare independence, Long An will immediately be labeled treasonous by the capital!"

"The first safe zone can only be official!"

"Our Wangjiang Military Region not acting is essentially tantamount to treason!"

Listening to Huang Yan's repeated questioning, Wang Meng could only give a bitter smile.

Indeed, he had also thought so and asked Gao Wang the same.

But the other party's reply to him was only two strange words:

"Not counted."

Because the person behind Lin An is suspected to be from a third-party faction.

Essentially, Long An is part of their plan.

Therefore, rather than saying Long An Base's independence is treason and disobedience, it's better said to be a struggle among three factions.

No one can represent all of Huaxia; each faction believes it is in the right.

Thus, Gao Wang could only comfort Wang Meng:

"Just treat it as if the higher-ups are fighting; we're just spectators."

"Whoever wins, we'll join them..."

Having no choice, Wang Meng had to steel himself and explain to Huang Yan.

Otherwise, he truly suspected his subordinates, the soldiers and officers, would mutiny, thinking he too was 'treasonous'.

"Let's wait and see."

"If Lin An has the ability to survive, to the point the capital can't do anything about him, we'll see what the senior chief thinks and cooperate with them."

"If not, then naturally we'll cut ties."

Huang Yan listened, then froze; he actually didn't know the reason behind this.

Just...

So it's actually a struggle between factions?

But you, Lin An, can you withstand the upper's wrath?

Don't let it be a sacrificial pawn.

Before he could come to his senses, Huang Yan only heard a clamor coming from his ears:

"Captain! Lin An... Lin An has appeared on the channel!"