After restocking their supplies in Boer City, the Battle Wolves quickly retreated from the city. There was no absolute safety in the rear of the Zergs' territory, so they had no choice but to hide in the dense forest far away from the city. Although none of the Battle Wolves had died, thirteen of them were severely injured. Although Wang Tong and Xiao Yuyu had treated them, their conditions had stabilized. However, the Super Healing Spell couldn't be used continuously. After all, humans weren't machines.
Nevertheless, the soldiers were still full of fighting spirit. Even if they died in battle, they would still be able to make it back.
However, after the battle at Borl City, Wang Tong and the others saw a new opportunity. They knew that it would not be a dream for them to keep on fighting. Of course, this didn't mean that they would be able to get lucky every time. Even if the dark ones could produce such cowards, they would still be able to produce powerful warriors. Moreover, their plan of ambushing the dark ones was getting more and more difficult. The destruction of three cities was enough to attract the attention of the dark ones.
There was another tricky problem, and that was food. The amount of food they had brought was far from enough, especially in Boer City. The battle had been too fierce, and all of the food had been stored in the City Lord's mansion. Almost all of it had been destroyed, and the other storage locations had not been found. Most of their energy had been spent on searching for the broodmother, and they did not have much time to linger. Not only did they have to avoid being surrounded by the insects, but they also had to avoid being tracked by them.
Everyone's appetite was much larger than usual. Those luxuries were like chewing wax to the soldiers. There was no difference. The key was that they could fill their stomachs. However, this was not something that those delicacies could achieve.
In the territory ruled by the Zergs, it was almost impossible to catch a wild animal. After two to three years of rule, all kinds of animals had already become extinct. Occasionally, a soldier would catch a mouse, and the arcanists would release a fireball to add to the meal.
"Food is the key to the next battle."
"Men are fine. As long as they can eat, they can stuff themselves. But what about the medical officers?" Guan Dongyang said. It wasn't that Xiao Yuyu and the others couldn't endure hardship, but the physique of an Arcanist wasn't as strong as that of a warrior. It was already amazing that they could survive such a tough battle. If they didn't have enough to eat, they would collapse.
"On behalf of all the medical officers, we will eat whatever the soldiers can eat!" Xiao Yuyu said.
"Yuyu, that's not what I meant. Actually, the arcanists all have the same problem. Their stamina is not as good as the warriors'. After three battles, I can tell that they are running out of stamina." Guan Dongyang said.
This had nothing to do with gender. In addition to fighting, they also had to travel at a rapid pace. There were places where maglev vehicles could be used, and other places where they could not. They were constantly in a state of high tension and had little time to rest. The Zergs must be sending scouts everywhere, and they had to avoid these scouts. Otherwise, with such a small number of people, it would be a one-way trip for them.
Everyone turned to look at Wang Tong. Although the victory was inspiring, a battle couldn't be won by sheer willpower alone, especially in a prolonged battle like this. Once one reached his limit, even the gods wouldn't be able to save him. As the leaders, they had to figure out a way to solve this problem.
"We can reduce the burden on the injured. We just need to pay attention to this when arranging the formation. However, food and equipment are really tricky problems. The armor of the soldiers is very damaged, and the armor of the injured soldiers can no longer be used."
"Let's exchange them with the arcanists first. After all, we don't have many opportunities to use them." Guan Dongyang said.
Wang Tong nodded. "That's the only way. As for food, I have an idea."
"What is it?" Lie Xuan was the first one to ask. She knew that Earthlings were a pain in the ass.
"Actually, we will encounter a lot of food every time we fight. Although they taste horrible, they are nutritionally balanced. I can vouch for that."
Wang Tong had been eating Zergs for more than a year, so he knew all kinds of flavors. In short, there was no such thing as the worst.
The girls' faces darkened. "Wang Tong, can we eat something else? I would rather starve to death than eat something as disgusting as that." Ye Zi's face paled. She couldn't imagine that eating Zergs was a hundred times worse than fighting in a battle.
The warriors present had an epiphany. "Can bugs be eaten?"
"Don't worry. Ninety percent of the Zergs are edible, but the taste is a little cruel. I think we should start with the next battle. We can't rely on the dark ones to replenish our supplies, especially in the upcoming battles. We have to retreat as soon as we finish our mission." Wang Tong said.
"I suggest we leave the food to the medics and the wounded. The rest of the warriors should start eating Zergs from the next battle. It will be harder to swallow normal food," Urinus said.
"That's right. When you don't have a choice, you won't be troubled."
Xiao Yuyu and the other girls didn't force themselves. They weren't afraid of death, but eating Zergs was too much for them.
"Our next target is Mephisto City, but we need to scout first." Wang Tong pointed to the map and said.
"If we keep attacking as a line, we will be vulnerable." Guan Dongyang warned.
"I know. That's why we need to scout out Mephistos first. I don't think the Dark Ones will react that quickly. But if we take down Mephistos, we won't be able to keep it a secret. If we keep fighting like this, I'm afraid the Dark Ones won't be able to hold back.
There was a line on the map that led to Shanghai, the base of the Dark Ones.
This was a blatant declaration of war.
"If the Zergs are guarding the city, then we will create a diversion." Tan Bu clapped his hands and said.
"That's right. Let's teach the Zergs a good lesson. Did you notice that there are very few prototype Zergs in the city?"
"Yeah. There are not as many dark ones as we thought, but there are very few prototype Zergs, especially newborn Zergs. Their nests are full of eggs."
"Looks like the frontline is under a lot of pressure. The Zergs are planning something big." Yin Tianzong said.
"That is why we need to keep pressuring the Zergs. We might not be a big nail, but we will make the Zergs suffer."
Wang Tong cracked a smile.
Everyone went back to their own tents after discussing some details. Wang Tong rubbed his forehead. He knew that he was able to hold on, but he could tell that the soldiers were having a hard time. However, everyone had made the vow that they had made in the past. Although the possibility was slim, Wang Tong hoped that he would be able to lead them to see the day when Mars would be free. They were all heroes.
It all depended on one's decision making. One wrong move, and the whole game would be lost.
He had to be brave, but he couldn't be reckless. He had to understand the Dark Ones' mentality. The Dark Ones seemed to have a lot of weaknesses, so he had to take advantage of them. However, he also had to consider the Dark Ones' inhuman side. He couldn't just shoot himself in the foot.
However, Wang Tong had a bad feeling that something was not right. Although the Battle Wolves were outnumbered, they were highly mobile, and it would not be easy for the Zergs to ambush them. Therefore, Wang Tong had to admit that it was possible to ambush the dark ones using the same tactics as the humans. But what was not right?
Bang! Bang!
"Come in." Wang Tong stopped thinking and smiled when he saw Xiao Yuyu. "Doctor, why aren't you resting?"
"You haven't rested either. You are our pillar, and you have the most responsibility."
"I'm made of steel, it's a piece of cake."
"Is there anything I can do for you? You look tired." Xiao Yuyu cracked a smile.
"I'm fine. Thank you. Thank you for your help. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to imagine what would happen to me." Wang Tong said with a smile. Wang Tong didn't seem to care about his reputation during his free time, and he knew that having a legendary level arcanist in his organization would make a huge difference. Plus, he had ten medics with him, which would be a great help to the Battle Wolves, otherwise, many members of the Battle Wolves would have died.
"Let me give you a massage," Xiao Yuyu suddenly blurted out as she looked at Wang Tong, and she immediately blushed.
Wang Tong paused for a second, then he smiled and said, "Sure, it's my pleasure. I'm feeling a little dizzy."
Xiao Yuyu felt a lot better after hearing Wang Tong's answer. Xiao Yuyu's courage was because she knew that this battle was going to be a tough one. Even though everything seemed to be going smoothly, it was just the beginning, and the Zergs hadn't attracted enough attention yet. The battles in the future would only get more difficult, and the more she couldn't suppress her emotions because she didn't know if they would be able to see each other again the next day.
Wang Tong wasn't an idiot. He knew that even if he couldn't give her anything, he wouldn't want to keep her at arm's length.
Obviously, Xiao Yuyu had no experience in this aspect. She gently pressed Wang Tong's forehead with her fair hand. Both of them remained silent. Wang Tong closed his eyes and relaxed his body. He was either fighting or thinking about the upcoming battle. Wang Tong didn't have much rest. Back when he was on Norton, he was always alone, so he didn't have to think about anything. But now, he had to think about everything from small parts to the big picture. Winning or losing was meaningless, and all the responsibilities were too much for Wang Tong.
Being the savior of the world was the hardest job, but he had accepted it. Deep down, Wang Tong was still a good man, even if he didn't want to admit it.
Seeing that Wang Tong was enjoying it, Yuyu worked even harder. Both of them were very close to each other. Wang Tong's feminine scent made Yuyu feel relaxed, but Wang Tong's manly scent made Yuyu blush even more.
Suddenly, Wang Tong opened his eyes and said, "I got it!"
Yuyu was startled, and her body went limp as she fell into Wang Tong's arms. Wang Tong was stunned, and almost immediately, he had a strong reaction. Wang Tong was like a pile of dry wood that could ignite at any time.
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