Chapter 126: Settling the Survivors

"Are we just going to watch those survivors in the Outer City and ignore them? We have already failed the residents of the Outer City enough!"

Xindi was somewhat agitated, and his voice rose a little as he spoke.

"No, we will certainly take care of them, but that is not the issue right now. What we should be considering now is the shortage of supplies in the Inner City and the replenishment of weapons, ammunition, and equipment. Only with these supplies can we consider the issue of those survivors. Otherwise, it will just be chaos if those survivors enter the Inner City; we cannot provide them with security."

Just as the two were arguing incessantly, a Guard suddenly ran in through the door and spoke to the three of them.

"Report, a group of severely injured survivors has arrived from the Outer City."

Xindi and Kelin stopped arguing, and Kelin said.

"First, arrange a clean place for them. Did the people who brought these survivors say anything?"

The Guard shook his head, "They left after handing this group of survivors over to us. There are over 400 survivors in total this time, and there is a note."

Kaxi took the note from the Guard's hand, looked at Xindi and Kelin, and spoke slowly, "Councilor Xindi, these survivors are all severely injured or disabled from being tortured by the Beast Race. It would be dangerous for them to remain in the Outer City, so I have sent them to the Inner City. As for the other survivors, they have decided to stay in the Outer City, where they have already restored production at two factories and begun producing food, so they will not be coming to the Inner City for the time being. The Beast Race will certainly not let this go, but they will not attack the Inner City in the near future. To completely overcome this crisis, I suggest that after the Inner City is stabilized, we begin to open up a battlefield in the Outer City and take control of the initiative ourselves."

After Kaxi finished reading the contents of the note, he looked at Kelin and Xindi with a surprised expression.

"This is the content of the note. I really didn't expect that two factories in the Outer City had already started production!"

Kelin's expression softened, and he nodded, saying, "Captain Yingzhou is still quite thoughtful. Let us quickly stabilize the situation in the Inner City; preparations for opening the Outer City battlefield must also be made. Supplies in the Inner City are already running low. I will leave the matter of opening the Outer City battlefield to you, Councilor Xindi."

Seeing that Kelin had accepted this group of survivors, Xindi did not engage in meaningless arguments about the matter. He replied solemnly, "Understood. After counting the number of combat-ready personnel, I will begin this task as soon as possible."

Soon, Kelin and Kaxi left Xindi's tent.

Xindi then had the Guard who had just arrived lead him to the area where the survivors were being settled.

When Xindi walked to the settlement area, the scene before him made his heart twitch involuntarily.

The severely injured survivors, although bandaged, clearly had wounds that had festered, having only received treatment later on.

Among them were many children. Seeing these children having to endure such pain at such a young age, a trace of guilt rose in Xindi's heart.

"You must have had a very hard time in the Outer City, right? To suffer such pain at such a young age."

Xindi squatted down and said to the boy in front of him, whose left eye had been gouged out and who was currently praying.

Upon seeing this uncle with a somewhat fierce appearance, the boy smiled and shook his head, "Although it was very painful when we were first captured by the Orcs, later, the soldiers sent by the Emperor saved us, and there were Xiunu sisters who helped me treat my wounds. I am lucky to have survived; many of my companions died in the Orc camp."

"The Emperor? Who is he?" Xindi asked in confusion.

The boy's expression became devout, and he looked up, pondering.

"He is a tall and very strong man. He brought the soldiers who follow him to the camp to save us from the Orcs, and he is very kind to people. The Xiunu sisters also said that as long as I have Faith in that Emperor, I will become one of his followers in the future."

Xindi looked at the boy's appearance. Based on the description, he guessed that the Emperor the boy spoke of was likely Yingzhou. But what was he doing? Proselytizing?

However, it seems that Yingzhou's actions in the Outer City are going quite smoothly.

Thinking of this, Xindi smiled and said to the boy.

"You all rest well here; we will definitely overcome this crisis!"

"Yes, that is certain! May the Emperor protect us!"

After giving some instructions to the soldiers arranging the survivors, Xindi left the settlement area.

Ninth Defense Zone Meeting Room.

Selina was reporting some recent situations to the three Councilors present using a projection.

"The Inner City of the Fourth Defense Zone has held out, and they are currently stabilizing internal order and preparing to open up an Outer City battlefield. They specifically thanked us for the combat squad we sent them, saying they were a huge help. Currently, the Fourth Defense Zone has temporarily escaped the danger of being wiped out."

Jack touched his receding hairline and clicked his tongue, "How did the Fourth Defense Zone manage that? How could they possibly hold out?"

"The specific situation is unclear; that is all the information the Fourth Defense Zone has given us."

Lu Yang said in a calm tone, "This is a good thing. The Fourth Defense Zone was able to withstand this catastrophe; they must have their secrets. How could they possibly tell us everything?"

Pake was resting his chin on his right hand with interest, smiling as he said, "I didn't expect the combat squad we sent to be able to survive this catastrophe either. Listening to the Fourth Defense Zone, they seem to have played a significant role. Ji Bu, I remember this was a newly formed combat squad, wasn't it? The soldiers under that Nie Hao."

Ji Bu's projection looked at Pake and said, "That is correct. This combat squad was indeed formed not long ago. What do you mean?"

"A combat squad capable of playing a role in such a battle—how could they have been unknown before? It must be that someone in their squad became the reason this squad survived. I am very curious about what kind of role they actually played on the battlefield. Moreover, when this kind of combat squad returns, they must be given good treatment; after all, their Task itself was not one that could be completed."

A faint smile hung on the corner of Pake's mouth, and even Ji Bu, looking at him through the projection, felt uncomfortable.

"That will have to wait until they return. Right now, the Fourth Defense Zone has taken full control of the Transport Aircraft and won't let anyone near them," Ji Bu said, curling his lip.

"That is only natural. Who is the Captain of this combat squad?"

"Seems to be called Yingzhou."

"Yingzhou? Why does this name sound so familiar?"

At this moment, Selina reminded Pake, "He is the Psionic trainee who was rescued from the Zerg Hunting Ground earlier; he is a Diji Lingnengzhe. Later, he was arranged by Ji Bu to the front line."