Chapter 373 The Last Lifeline
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone present instantly revealed an expression of extreme terror and disbelief. One by one, as if drained of all their strength, they slumped in their chairs, eyes widened, faces full of despair and helplessness.
You must understand, Maryland State was the closest location to their current base and served as their final line of defense. Now that this line had been breached and fallen to the ravages of the monsters, those... those monsters...
Before anyone could recover from this immense shock, the Secretary of Defense, with an expression of extreme tension, said in a slightly distorted voice:
"Those monsters... are all heading our way!"
Upon hearing this, it felt as if everyone's hearts had been struck a heavy blow!
A deep sense of despair, like a cold tide, instantly engulfed them. Only then did they fully realize that they were now completely trapped in a desperate situation!
It was as if they could clearly see the grim face of Death, approaching them step by step, while they were completely powerless to resist.
Meanwhile, the satellite map in the conference room displayed the tragic situation currently unfolding in Maryland State!
On the screen, it was truly a scene of the apocalypse!
Countless monsters of various shapes and terrifying appearances were swarming toward their base. The scene was like a surging black tide, overwhelming and sky-covering, making one's scalp tingle and heart tremble at just a glance.
Among them were giant monsters as tall as a dozen-story building. They walked with heavy, oppressive steps; with every step, the ground seemed to tremble. The flesh on their bodies, exuding a bizarre aura, constantly writhed, looking exceptionally disgusting and terrifying.
This vast sea of monsters was no less numerous than those that had previously attacked the Dragon Kingdom's border; in fact, they were even more numerous.
Everyone remembered when President Biden had anxiously asked the Secretary of Defense what the probability of eliminating them would be if they encountered so many monsters. At that time, the Secretary of Defense, with a deeply furrowed brow and a heavy expression, had given the answer: Zero!
There was absolutely no chance of winning!
At this moment, that deep sense of powerlessness grew even stronger, as if Death had mercilessly set the clock for their final countdown, and every ticking second was ruthlessly declaring that they were one step closer to extinction!
Everyone was like a soulless puppet, lost in a daze, their minds blank. They had no idea what to do, only waiting silently in this abyss of despair for the judgment of fate.
In this deathly, suffocating atmosphere, only the slightly trembling voice of the Secretary of State broke the silence:
"I've been thinking... it's better to live a wretched life than to die."
Clearly, he had also fully realized that Death had quietly arrived and was close at hand. The stubbornness and pride he originally held had long since vanished without a trace, and he had completely lost his nerve!
Now, he only wanted to seize this last glimmer of hope; no matter how high the price, as long as he could survive, it would be enough.
Upon hearing the Secretary of State's words, everyone slowly raised their heads and looked at President Biden!
Although no one spoke, the meaning revealed in their eyes could not have been more obvious!
From those eyes filled with helplessness, fear, and a desire for life, one could clearly see exactly what they wanted.
Therefore, President Biden gritted his teeth, as if having made a monumental decision, took a deep breath, and said to Elder Qin on the other end:
"We accept your conditions!"
Elder Qin's voice came from the other end of the phone, still steady and calm:
"Give me the coordinates."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but quickly regained their senses!
The Secretary of Defense hurriedly and frantically provided the coordinates of The Pentagon to Elder Qin in detail!
Now, they were counting entirely on the Dragon Kingdom to quickly send reinforcements to save them; this was their last straw.
After hearing the coordinates, Elder Qin said concisely:
"Just wait!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the "beep-beep-beep" sound of the call ending came from the other end.
President Biden opened his mouth, wanting to ask how long they would have to wait, as the situation was truly critical—the monsters were almost at their doorstep!
To be precise, there were already monsters fiercely battling the garrison forces at their doorstep!
The sounds of battle cries and gunfire were intertwined, endless, and there were even more monsters—a quantity as vast as an endless ocean—surging toward them in a continuous stream!
The situation was hanging by a thread, extremely critical; for every second of delay, the danger they faced increased.
However, before he could say these words, he heard a sudden exclamation from those around him:
"Look!"
"Look at the sky!"
Everyone hurriedly turned to look, and saw that in the previously calm sky, space suddenly began to distort, as if it were being wantonly stirred by an invisible hand!
It was as if huge, irregular ripples had appeared on a calm lake; the scene looked both mysterious and imbued with a power that inspired awe.
Immediately following, a deep, unfathomable black hole that seemed capable of swallowing everything appeared out of thin air!
The area around the black hole emitted a strange light, making one feel as if they were about to be sucked in just by looking at it.
Accompanying the appearance of this black hole, a massive Aerospace Carrier suddenly appeared in the sky!
Its massive body blocked out the sky and sun, like a giant alien spaceship that had suddenly descended upon the Blue Planet from the deep reaches of the universe, filled with a suffocatingly intense sense of science fiction.
Its body emitted the cold, hard luster unique to metal, and various advanced equipment and weapon systems were vaguely visible on the hull, showcasing its immense power.
Even though this wasn't the first time these high-ranking officials of the Eagle Nation had seen the Aerospace Carrier, the feeling of shock still hit them every single time!
The powerful force displayed by such high technology always inspired a deep sense of awe from the bottom of one's heart.
As the Aerospace Carrier appeared in the sky, the battlefield below, which had been fiercely contested with thunderous cries of battle, seemed to have been hit with a pause button at that moment, instantly coming to a standstill.
Whether it was the blood-stained Eagle Nation soldiers fighting the monsters to the death, or the monsters clawing and frantically attacking humans, everyone and everything involuntarily stopped their actions, raised their heads, widened their eyes, and looked upward in astonishment!
They were all captivated by the magnificent and oppressive might of the Aerospace Carrier!
For a moment, they even forgot to continue fighting!
The entire battlefield fell into a strange and brief silence.
Immediately after, the massive hatch of the Aerospace Carrier slowly opened!