418: Hafk's counterattack

5 days later.

The outskirts of Dam Zero.

Demulan was wearing her combat suit, standing solemnly before the Soldiers.

On her sides were vehicles that could be controlled by brain-machine interfaces.

In the sky were countless blue eagle helicopters.

"The asara people in the Longbow Stream Valley and Bakshi regions have been cleared out."

"Only Dam Zero remains."

"Just like the past two days, you need not show mercy or hold back against the Asara people."

"Do not spare your bullets or artillery."

"Kill any resisters without exception!"

"Those who surrender and hand over their weapons will be locked in the Tidal Prison!"

"Do you all understand?!"

"Understood!"

"Understood!"

"All units, attack!"

"Yes!"

The order was given, and countless Soldiers, weapons, and infantry fighting vehicles rushed toward Dam Zero simultaneously.

Demulan stood on one of the vehicles, following behind the main force.

Just then, Jacob's voice came through Demulan's earpiece.

"Demulan... finish this quickly. After you're done, take the entire army back to Longbow Stream Valley."

"Reis's location... has been found."

Upon hearing the name Reis, Demulan's pupils constricted, and her expression turned cold.

"Longbow Stream Valley? Isn't it already flattened? He dares to go back?"

"And the Skynet has already been destroyed by him. How did you find his location?"

Hearing Demulan's question, Jacob sneered.

"Even without Skynet, it's not hard to guess Reis's location."

"After all, he wants to win over the hearts of all the Asara people right now."

"I'd bet he's currently taking a large crowd to visit the current state of Longbow Stream Valley to sell misery, win sympathy, and stir up the anger of the asara people."

"In the end, he still can't shake his warlord mindset."

"From beginning to end, there is one thing he hasn't understood."

"Asara cares about public opinion because they want to win sympathy and seek help from other countries."

"GTI cares about public opinion because they want to consolidate their image and status."

"And Hafke just wants this world to be able to understand."

"But now, I don't expect the world to understand Hafke anymore."

"After you finish dealing with Dam Zero, kill Reis at all costs."

"If the GTI gets in the way, then we go to war."

"Now, completing Hafke's ideal without spilling blood is an impossible task."

Hearing Jacob finish, Demulan nodded seriously.

"Mr. Jacob."

"Perhaps we should have done this sooner."

Jacob gave a soft hum.

"Sorry, I was too idealistic before."

"Until the day Hafke is strong enough that no one can stop it, I will no longer have such naive ideals."

Inside the military tent, Sayyid frowned as he looked at the news on his phone.

"Reis snatches mandel brick..."

"Demulan and Jacob died in an explosion?"

"Longbow Stream Valley... razed to the ground?"

"Bakshi... the entire guard force killed in action, residents all locked in the Tidal Prison?"

"Aerospace Base rocket launch??"

"What is all this?"

"Wafa! Wafa!"

Sayyid shouted outside the door a few times.

Soon, Wafa's figure appeared at the door, rubbing his sore arms while wearing a fawning smile.

"Commander, did you call me?"

"Have you seen the recent news?"

Sayyid asked subconsciously.

Wafa scratched his head awkwardly.

"Commander, don't test me. I don't have a second phone."

Hearing this answer, Sayyid paused for a moment, then shook his head helplessly.

He just remembered that Wafa's phone had just been confiscated by him a few days ago.

Sayyid stood up, opened the drawer beside him, and took out a phone full of scratches.

"Here, your phone."

Seeing this, the corners of Wafa's mouth couldn't help but curl up wildly. He quickly stepped forward to take the phone and nodded and bowed to thank Sayyid.

"Thank you, Commander! Thank you, Commander!"

"I promise I won't stay up late playing on my phone again!"

"What difference does it make if you say that?" Sayyid glanced at Wafa unkindly.

"I'm giving you the phone, not for you to play with."

"You go to Longbow Stream Valley now and see what it's like there."

"Call me immediately after you arrive."

Wafa scratched his head, not quite understanding.

"Go to Longbow Stream Valley..."

Seeing Wafa's expression, Sayyid glared at him.

"Don't pretend you don't want to go, acting like you'd rather stay at Dam Zero for training."

"This matter is very important; it concerns Hafke's next move."

"Drive there in a moment! At the fastest speed."

After speaking, Sayyid tossed a car key to Wafa.

The latter caught it subconsciously and smiled awkwardly.

"Alright, Commander!"

Then Wafa took the keys and the phone and quickly left the tent.

Outside, all the Soldiers were lined up neatly, holding the modified firearms in their hands.

On each person's barrel, a brick was hung with a rope.

From the masks of pain on the Soldiers' faces, one could tell how tired they were.

In contrast, Wafa, who walked out of the tent, was spinning the keys with one hand, holding the phone with the other, and whistling.

"No way, the Brothers are working themselves to death here, why does he get to do that?!"

"The Commander even gave his phone back to him?"

Watching the carefree Wafa, Samar was grinding his teeth.

Harris, who was clenching his teeth and holding on, also showed a look of envy.

Seeing the envious eyes of the Brothers, Wafa felt a burst of satisfaction.

"Oh, well, heaven is about to place a great burden on a person."

"I really envy you guys being able to train here."

"I can only go execute the mission~"

Saying this, Wafa whistled and got into the car.

Hum—!

Soon, the sound of the engine started.

"Damn it, why does Wafa get to go? I'm going too!"

Samar couldn't hold the gun anymore, threw down the brick, and rushed to the vehicle.

"What mission? Hey, hey, hey! Take me with you!"

Seeing Samar like this, a flash of hesitation crossed Harris's eyes, then he gritted his teeth and also rushed toward the vehicle.

Slap—!

Slap—!

The two of them climbed onto the truck bed one after another.

Many Soldiers saw the two running along and felt regret in their eyes.

Reacted too slowly!

Inside the tent, Sayyid didn't care about Harris and Samar acting without authorization.

He kept flipping through the news on his phone.

If all this is true.

Then next... Dam Zero might be in danger.

Because among the various regions in the news, only Dam Zero was not mentioned.

This is also why Sayyid thought the news was fake.

"If it were fake... logically, all regions should have been photoshopped."

"There's no need to leave Dam Zero out alone..."

"But if this is true..."

"Then is Hafke... going crazy?"

"But even Jacob is dead, who else would..."

Sayyid frowned and shook his head.

Thinking like this, no matter what, he couldn't figure it out. He could only wait for Wafa's news.

Sayyid got up and left the tent. Looking at the Soldiers who were still maintaining their shooting stance, Sayyid nodded with satisfaction.

"Everyone, take a five-minute break."

"Ah, great, finally a break. I'm about to be exhausted."

"Yeah, although my shooting level has improved, this training is just too torturous."

Bang—

Bang—

The Soldiers threw away the bricks hanging on the barrels and sat on the ground to rest.

"Commander, what did Wafa and the others go to do?"

"Yeah, Commander, is it a secret mission?"

Listening to the Soldiers' questions, Sayyid shook his head.

"It's not a secret mission, just going to confirm some things."

"Has anyone seen the recent news?"

"I saw it! It's too exaggerated, I'm not sure if it's true or false."

"I saw it too..."

"I feel it should be fake, it's too exaggerated, and only Dam Zero is fine, it doesn't make sense."

After a few Soldiers raised their hands and finished speaking, Sayyid's gaze swept over them, then pointed at them one by one:

"You, you, and you."

"Put your phones in my drawer yourself."

"Ah? No, Commander..."

"Entrapment..."

Under the gloating eyes of the other Soldiers, the few Soldiers got up and entered the tent with sad faces.

5 minutes later...

"Rest is about over, start train..."

Boom——!!