Chapter 201: Clearing the Trenches

After the meeting ended, Yingzhou was kept behind by Xiong Zhongdao, who looked at Yingzhou with a complex gaze and spoke slowly.

"Yingzhou, I can understand you making this decision. You can go take a look at the defensive line you need to garrison first. After seeing that line, if you still insist on spearheading the assault, then it will be handed over to you. My armored units will cover you from the rear."

"I'll trouble you to take me to the position to have a look. I have no intention of changing my mind, but I accept your good intentions."

Yingzhou pulled a smile onto his face and said to Xiong Zhongdao.

"Uh, alright, my offer remains valid until the battle begins."

Saying this, Xiong Zhongdao led Yingzhou away from the camp to the distant battlefield.

At this moment on the battlefield, the Zerg had not launched an attack, which allowed the soldiers at the position to get a rare moment of rest.

Looking out, the entire battlefield was filled with the broken remains of the Zerg and parts of Human Alliance soldiers. Blood had dyed this land green, and in the pitted shell craters, there were even pools formed by green blood.

A group of soldiers were replenishing their strength at the position, eating the delivered military rations and enjoying the rare tranquility.

"These damn Zerg! They lose so many of their own every day, yet they can still launch attacks!"

"Hiccup, but their attacks these past two days haven't been as fierce as the first two. Do you think they're about to reach their limit?"

"Hahaha, I hope so. My ears can barely hear you guys talking anymore."

At this time, a soldier spoke up, "Damn, is that giant over there a Human?"

Following this soldier's sudden change of topic, other soldiers also looked in the direction of his gaze and exclaimed as well.

"My god! Isn't he too tall?"

"Could this be the soldier the Military District was talking about?"

"Looks like it. I always thought it was just a rumor."

Yingzhou appeared at the position the soldiers were holding, drawing sighs of amazement from the surrounding soldiers.

Xiong Zhongdao, standing to the side, pointed his finger at the front of the position, at a trench filled with Zerg corpses, and said, "I plan to have your soldiers wait for the order to attack there. There is basically no cover there, and the trench was only dug temporarily. I originally intended for infantry to hold that spot and wait for the armored units to enter the battlefield before advancing together."

Yingzhou looked toward that spot; it was indeed the front line to meet the Zerg assault, and he nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad. I have no problem with that. You just need to follow up later."

Yingzhou's tone was very relaxed, leaving Xiong Zhongdao unsure for a moment whether Yingzhou was confident or arrogant. He could only say helplessly.

"Alright, we are preparing to launch the attack tomorrow. The Zerg's offensive has weakened these past few days, and they didn't even launch an attack today. This is the best opportunity!"

The Hatchery where the Sixty-Sixth Corps' Dominator Zerg is located.

"Mother, why did you ask me to withdraw those children the Mother God bestowed upon me from the battlefield?"

This Dominator Zerg shook the antennae on its head and asked its mother in confusion.

"Over at the Seventy-Eighth Legion, your sister was killed by a Human. Even from such a great distance, I could feel that child's pain before death. That Human's strength is somewhat abnormal. Withdraw the children the Mother God bestowed upon you first; I am afraid the Human Alliance will send this Human to your location."

Upon hearing its mother's words, the Dominator Zerg said dismissively.

"Mother, perhaps it was just because my sister was too weak. I am certainly not afraid of that Human!"

"This is an order, my child. Of the Human bodies the Mother God invested in, only yours remain. They cannot be allowed to suffer any mishaps. They are precious materials, materials meant for dealing with Humans better!"

The Dominator Zerg had no choice but to reluctantly shake the antennae on its head and respond, "Yes, Mother."

"Only by thoroughly researching those Human bodies will our race step into a more perfect evolution!"

Subsequently, the communication was cut off. The Dominator Zerg had no choice but to withdraw those children of its that had consumed quite a bit of Human flesh and blood from the Small Hatchery on the front line, leaving only its other children there.

Sixty-Sixth Corps temporary camp.

Gu En saw Yingzhou return and greeted him. Seeing Yingzhou walk over, Gu En asked.

"What are you up to today? Why did you suddenly think of spearheading the assault?"

Yingzhou sat by the nearby campfire with a smile and said.

"Because I feel I am the most suitable for spearheading the assault. It is that simple; there are no deeper thoughts."

Seeing Yingzhou's demeanor, Gu En did not intend to get to the bottom of it and asked with concern.

"Do you need our help?"

Yingzhou felt Gu En's concern for him, smiled, patted Gu En on the shoulder, and said.

"Don't worry, I definitely have my own plans for doing this. Alright, enough talk. I need to take the soldiers of the Seventy-Eighth Legion to the defensive line I am garrisoning. It still needs some modifications."

After greeting some comrades from the Thirteenth Legion, Yingzhou stood up, patted the mud off his pant legs, and went to find the location where the Seventy-Eighth Legion was stationed.

When Yingzhou found the location where the Seventy-Eighth Legion was stationed, he discovered that these soldiers were waiting for his return.

That officer saw Yingzhou return, saluted him, and said.

"Officer Yingzhou! Are we going to the front line now?"

It seemed they already knew where he was going. Yingzhou nodded and said, "Yes, pack up and prepare to depart. We will be very busy from here on out."

"Yes!"

Upon receiving the order, the soldiers of the Seventy-Eighth Legion began to pack their equipment, put on their individual armor, and stood neatly in front of Yingzhou.

"Let's go, move out!"

Amidst the strange looks from other surrounding support units, this unit followed Yingzhou and left the temporary camp.

"Sigh, their Captain is still too impulsive. Why would he think of spearheading the assault?"

"Yeah, he's still too young. It's a pity for the soldiers following him."

Yingzhou turned his head and asked the officer following behind him, "Do you have nothing you want to ask?"

This officer replied with a serious face.

"No, we only obey orders. You are the decision-maker!"

"What is your name?"

Yingzhou slowed his pace and lowered his head to ask this officer.

"My name is Wang Haowen! Commander Jia told me to obey all your orders!"

"Then, after you arrive at the position with the soldiers in a moment, you only need to do one thing: hold the position well. When it is time to advance, wait for my order. Without my order, you are not allowed to advance!"

Yingzhou nodded and said to Wang Haowen.

"Yes!"

Very quickly, the unit Yingzhou was leading appeared at the frontline position, and after arriving at the designated location, Yingzhou issued orders to the soldiers.

"First, clear away the Zerg corpses and extend the trenches; as for the corpses of the Human Alliance soldiers, place them behind the trenches for now, and if there is an opportunity, let them be laid to rest."