Chapter 477: Disaster Response Third Echelon

With Zhang San commanding the disaster response, the lords of the Lord Alliance felt half reassured.

"The three inspection team leaders are to immediately gather all speed-type Evolvers above Level Five within their inspection teams. In ten minutes, don Level Four or above field protective suits or airtight protective suits, and assemble beneath the No. 7 Territory boundary marker. Then, carrying the potions I have prepared, rush to the Third Peak of Mountain No. 50 to stop the Harm Grass from continuing to grow and the microorganisms from spreading."

After the three squad leaders, including Tan Junjie, replied that they had received the order, Yang Jin came online.

"Level Ten speed-type Evolver, captain of the Radiance Three Azure Dragon Squad, Yang Jin, requesting to lead Azure Dragon Squad speed-type Evolvers above Level Five to participate in the disaster response."

"Very good. The First Echelon of the disaster response will be led by Yang Jin of the Azure Dragon Squad. Depart on time ten minutes from now, at exactly eight thirty-five, at full speed for the Third Peak of Mountain No. 50."

"Received."

Yang Jin's voice was calm, as if this mission held no challenge for him. This once again reassured the lords, who threw themselves wholeheartedly back into battling the Harm Snow.

"Commander Zhang, No. 12 Territory has five speed-type Evolvers who meet the requirements. They have begun changing into protective suits and request to join the First Disaster Response Echelon." Tang Zhengpo of No. 12 Territory spoke up.

"Good, I agree to No. 12 Territory joining." Zhang San agreed, then asked, "No. 2 Territory, report the number of personnel who meet the requirements."

An unfamiliar voice from No. 2 Territory answered, "Reporting to Commander Zhang, No. 2 Territory has no personnel who meet the requirements."

Damn it! Tang Huai cursed offline, "At a time like this, they're still hiding things up their sleeves. What are they trying to do? Sufeng is our base's number one squad!"

Tang Zhengpo educated his son, "Based on the number of ability users No. 2 Territory reported, there really are no ability users above Level Five on the surface in No. 2 Territory right now. No. 1 Territory has certainly hidden part of its strength as well."

On the lord channel, Zhang San continued issuing orders, "The disaster response requires the requisition of chemical reagents already confiscated from No. 9 Territory to prepare sterilizing agents. Tan Junjie, immediately deliver the supplies to No. 7 Territory and hand them over to Zhang He."

"Received." Tan Junjie responded.

"Release the twelve scientific researchers from No. 9 Territory who have already been arrested, including Li Si. Li Si will travel with the First Echelon to the disaster site to assess the danger level of the Harm Grass and microorganisms. The other researchers will travel with the Second Echelon. During the disaster response, if any No. 9 Territory criminals attempt to escape or disobey the squad leader's commands, they may be shot on the spot."

"Received." Tan Junjie replied again.

Zhang San inquired, "The Harm Grass is growing in dense forest, so we need to requisition the scout birds from No. 8 Territory to accompany the First Echelon. Lord Xin Yu of No. 8 Territory, do you consent to your trained birds being requisitioned?"

Seeing Xin Yu came online, "I agree. The four speed-type Evolvers above Level Five in No. 8 Territory have finished changing gear and request to join the First Disaster Response Echelon."

"Good. The speed-type Evolvers of No. 8 Territory and Lord Xin Yu herself are to immediately bring reconnaissance equipment and assemble at No. 7 Territory."

"Received. We will depart in three minutes and arrive before eight thirty-five."

Zhang San issued order after order, and the atmosphere was stretched to the breaking point.

For Tan Junjie, Yang Jin, and the others, this was the normal state of disaster response, but for the lords and employees in this territory who had already battled the Harm Snow all night, it was the first time they had heard how the upper echelons commanded a disaster response when a calamity broke out.

It was their first time directly feeling the importance of the disaster response commander.

Xia Qing, who had already reached home, immediately contacted Beard Feng, "Captain Hu, I have a set of Level Four field protective suit and a set of special protective suit here. Please send Er Yong over to pick them up, and have them change into the protective suits before setting out."

Both Jing Kuan and Er Yong of Beard Feng's squad were Level Five speed-type Evolvers, within the recruitment range of the First Disaster Response Echelon.

Xia Qing is 1.77 meters tall, Er Yong is about the same height as her, and although Jing Kuan is more than ten centimeters taller than her, all three fall within the 1.75 to 1.95 meter height range and wear the same model of protective suit.

"All right." With a calamity at hand, Beard Feng had no time for pleasantries with Xia Qing and immediately sent Er Yong over to pick up the suits. Beard Feng's squad was a main force of the Azure Dragon Squad, but they wore Level Three field protective suits, which did not meet the First Echelon's dress requirements.

When Er Yong rushed to Xia Qing's courtyard, Xia Qing handed him the protective suit she had just taken off and an unopened special protective suit, "There are also ten vials of premium nutrient solution here. You must come back safely."

"Thank you, Sister Qing. We're moving with the boss, so we'll definitely come back safe. Sister Qing, please don't leave the territory." Er Yong took the supplies and turned to run.

"Lord Xia Qing of No. 3 Territory, we now need you to join the Third Echelon of the disaster response. Do you agree to participate?" Disaster response commander Zhang San asked Xia Qing on the lord channel.

Xia Qing turned, gritted her teeth, and walked quickly to the table. Her fingers hurt so much she could not precisely control them, so she could only press the walkie-talkie button with her palm.

"I agree. Lord Xia Qing of No. 3 Territory requests to join the Third Disaster Response Echelon."

Hearing that Xia Qing's voice only sounded after a few seconds' delay, the Lord Alliance members, who had been holding their breath, finally exhaled in relief, yet again grew worried about Xia Qing's physical condition.

Especially the Qi-Fu couple, their hearts clenched. Xia Qing had fainted last night and been carried back to the territory. It had only been a few hours, and now she was being called up for disaster response—could she hold on?

Zhang San ordered, "Lord Xia Qing of No. 3 Territory is to don an airtight protective suit within ten minutes. At eight forty, the Third Disaster Response Echelon will assemble at the north gate of No. 3 Territory."

The extra five minutes given to Xia Qing were because Zhang San knew Xia Qing's current physical condition and that she could not move quickly.

"Received."

Xia Qing released the button, downed a vial of premium nutrient solution, gritted her teeth, and hurried upstairs to put on the airtight protective suit.

Beard Feng called her on his earpiece walkie-talkie, "Xia Qing, should I come pick you up now?"

"No need. I'll have Boss Yang take me over. There's enough time." Xia Qing had just finished speaking when she received a call from Huo Zhun.

"Xia Qing, Third Brother wants you to lead the wolf pack and form the Third Echelon with me to pursue the last two fugitives who escaped from No. 9 Territory. They used personal flight devices to fly out of No. 9 Territory last night. Third Brother says they're carrying important supplies needed for the disaster response and must be recovered. You don't need to carry heavy weapons."

"Understood." Xia Qing could barely move right now. Her role in going out with the team was to direct the wolf pack in searching for the fugitives; she had no use for weapons.

Third Brother really has put every bit of combat power this territory has to use.

Xia Qing put on the protective suit while talking to her three evolved animal companions, "Queen, Boss, Wolf Lao Er. A calamity has broken out on Mountain No. 50. If we can't control it in time, we'll have no choice but to abandon the territory and flee."

"Boss, you're the most reliable evolved sheep in our territory, the hope of all evolved sheep on Blue Star. Now I need you to protect our home and Wolf Lao Er. I know you can do it, right?"

Boss Yang raised his big head with its spiral horns, looking every bit like the most reliable evolved animal on Blue Star.