Chapter 146: Departure

Fourth Defense Zone Outer City.

After nearly ten days of construction, an area has already been cleared, and houses for living have been built.

Everything is returning to normal in an orderly fashion; all the residents of the Fourth Defense Zone are performing their own duties. As for the former Inner City, planning is currently underway inside to divide the areas so that every Shengchan Gongchang receives a decent amount of space.

"Councilor Yingzhou, news has come from the Ninth Defense Zone. They say that since your Task is complete, they will begin sending a Transport Aircraft here to pick you up," Kelin said in a calm tone, watching Yingzhou, who was standing by the window looking at the residents working outside.

"Mm, it's about time; it's time to go back. Previously, the Beast Race only left one hundred thousand Orcs in the Outer City; withdrawing the rest of the troops must mean they left for other important matters. Furthermore, after we drove the Beast Race out of the Outer City, these Beast Race members did not send troops to attack here. Therefore, I speculate that the Beast Race will not come to attack the Fourth Defense Zone in the short term. This period is the most critical time for the Fourth Defense Zone; we must be prepared before the Beast Race attacks the Fourth Defense Zone again."

Yingzhou nodded and turned to say to Kelin.

"Mm, based on current progress, our residents' enthusiasm for work is surprisingly high, especially the survivors rescued from the Outer City; they are all working very hard. At this rate, we will finish the initial plan half a month earlier than we expected. This is all thanks to you."

Kelin smiled while tidying up the documents on his desk and replied.

"Sigh, I can only help them for a while, not for a lifetime. In the end, they must rely on themselves. Councilor Kelin, I hope those residents who put in the labor can receive the rewards they deserve. Otherwise, uniting everyone to build the Fourth Defense Zone and restore the Fourth Defense Zone will just be empty words," Yingzhou said with a light sigh, knowing what Kelin meant.

"But the power that Faith brings them is also real."

Just as the two were talking, Zhao Jian walked into Kelin's office and saluted Yingzhou.

"Captain, Councilor Kaxi asked me to inform you that the Ninth Defense Zone's Transport Aircraft will arrive in 150 minutes."

"Good, I understand," Yingzhou nodded and said to Kelin with a smile.

"Goodbye, Councilor Kelin. The crisis in the Fourth Defense Zone has been temporarily resolved. I hope those pieces of trash like vermin will not appear again. By the way, what about those pieces of trash you caught earlier? Do you need me to help you clean them up?"

"No need, they have already disappeared. No one in the Fourth Defense Zone will know who they were or where they went," Kelin refused Yingzhou's proposal with a smile.

"That's fine. You go ahead and get busy; I still have some things to handle. After all, since I am leaving the Fourth Defense Zone this time, I don't know when I will come back next." Yingzhou took Zhao Jian, who was standing at the door, and left Kelin's temporary office.

Yingzhou walked with Zhao Jian along the streets under construction. Some obvious changes had already taken place here; the buildings that were originally broken walls and ruins had now become newly built houses, and the streets were no longer filled with the smell of blood and rot everywhere.

"Where are the others?" Yingzhou asked Zhao Jian beside him.

"They are already at the Airport waiting for the Transport Aircraft; I came to notify the Captain," Zhao Jian said, following slightly behind Yingzhou's side.

"After returning to the Ninth Defense Zone, improve your strength as quickly as possible. In the future, the Alien Race's attacks will definitely become more frequent. You helped me a lot this time; I will train you well when we go back to avoid sacrificing yourselves on the battlefield without using your full strength."

Upon hearing Yingzhou's words, Zhao Jian said in a solemn tone, "Yes, Captain! I will definitely follow your orders well; I want to become stronger!"

Amidst the gazes of the surrounding Fourth Defense Zone residents, the two found Fang Yue, who was squatting on the ground talking to several workers.

"Fang Yue, let's go, have a chat with me."

Yingzhou came behind Fang Yue and said with a smile.

Fang Yue, who was discussing planning with the workers, "sprang" to his feet upon hearing this voice and turned to salute Yingzhou.

"Great Emperor! This is my honor!"

Yingzhou let Zhao Jian wait where he was, and then left with Fang Yue.

"Fang Yue, I will be leaving the Fourth Defense Zone very soon."

Yingzhou's words made Fang Yue, who had been somewhat excited, instantly go blank.

"Great Emperor, without you leading us, what should we do!"

Fang Yue quickly reacted and said in a respectful and sincere tone.

"I don't know either; I am not an omnipotent god. Moreover, you must face all of this on your own in the end. I only helped you resolve the immediate crisis; I cannot always be by your side for future crises."

Fang Yue felt his head spinning a little. Ever since he was rescued from the Orcs' cage by the Emperor and given an important task by the Emperor, he had sworn to follow in this person's footsteps forever and offer his Loyalty.

"I believe in you, and those workers also trust you. Can you ensure that after I leave, no new vermin appear here, that the laborers here all receive the rewards they deserve, and that the Fourth Defense Zone does not experience the same situation as before?"

Fang Yue wanted to say something, but the words eventually turned into, "If this is your will, then I will do everything in my power to fulfill your will, even if I have to sacrifice my life!"

"This is not just my idea; it is also the idea you should have."

"Yes, I will do my best to complete the things you have ordered!"

Yingzhou looked at Fang Yue, who nodded with a solemn expression, patted him on the shoulder, and did not say anything more.

When Yingzhou returned with Fang Yue, some Outer City residents had already gathered here. They did not know where they had heard the news of his departure, and they all put down their work to see him off.

Among them were some soldiers who were previously in the Outer City Guerrilla and had now returned to the regular troops.

Yingzhou also saw a few familiar figures: Han Li, Ye Cheng, Xia Dijing...

"Captain Ying, I heard you are leaving the Fourth Defense Zone," Han Li squeezed out of the crowd and said to Yingzhou.

"Mm, I will be leaving in a moment."

Upon hearing this news, the surrounding residents said to Yingzhou one after another.

"Emperor! We will definitely not let you down; we will definitely restore the Fourth Defense Zone well!"

"Thank you! Emperor, thank you for saving us! Without you, most of us might have become food for the Beast Race!"

"Great Emperor! Please watch over your people; we will definitely hold firm to our Faith and be absolutely loyal to you!"

After hearing what these residents said to him, Yingzhou said to them loudly, "I believe in you! I believe you will definitely walk out of the haze of war, restore the Fourth Defense Zone, and let those Alien Race members who want to invade the Fourth Defense Zone again taste the pain you once suffered!"

"Praise the Emperor!"

"Praise the Emperor!!"

"Praise the Emperor!!!"