In the silent meeting room, only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.
Under the light that descended from the sky, the projection from the scope gradually appeared. After the sun that represented the current realm and the sun that represented the borders appeared, what surged and filled the air was an endless haze.
Up, down, left, and right, everywhere, rising from the bottom of the dark abyss.
And in that misty haze, a little bit of thick ink slowly appeared, covering the light of Donxia, Rome, the Russian Federation, America, and India …
Penglai, Jotunheim, Tashi, the place where the mountains collided, and even Sonora, where they were, countless borders formed rings, and countless rings formed the main body of the current border defense line.
Relying on the three major blockades, the power of the current realm radiated into the deep zone. After obtaining unprecedented strategic depth, they also had to face unprecedented pressure at the same time.
And now, in the dancing haze, black dots slowly appeared, forming a stripe-like existence that was slowly approaching the current realm.
And what was even more terrifying was the darkness that rose from the deepest part of hell.
It was like a gushing spring.
Thousands of strands of darkness gathered, overlapped, and separated. Like a living thing, it gradually extended toward the current realm, enveloping everything from all directions.
It was like the convergence of the ocean currents in the deep sea.
But what it brought was not a rich fishing season, but the flames of war.
Under the observation of the scope of the scope, every black dot was the projection of a disaster formed by an entire army, and every stripe was the military strength of a ruler.
Every branch was the destructive power formed by the convergence of endless disasters in hell …
Just looking at it made one's scalp tingle.
When the projection of the scope shrunk to Solano, the Bronze Eye's observation report appeared. Explorers who had ventured deep into countless hells had provided first-hand data, and through the Directorate of Command's compilation and calculation, they had made future predictions.
There was a more than 60% probability that there would be two main forces of the undercurrent attacking the major defense lines of America.
The longest would be half a month, and the shortest would be a week.
And Solano's defense line, which was relatively on the side, would bear the main pressure at that time. It was even estimated that at least three rulers would come to the battlefield.
This was really great …
Cough, cough, it was too difficult.
Huai Shi, who was sitting at the end of the long table, almost beamed with joy. Fortunately, he had learned a little bit of acting skills from the old bastard, so he was able to keep up with the solemn atmosphere in the room and not be beaten to death on the spot.
But didn't he come here just to wait for this?
Just as he was secretly rubbing his hands and preparing for a big fight, the projection went out.
Light reappeared, illuminating the solemn faces.
At the front of the conference table, the projection of the feathered serpent knocked on the ashtray and looked around. "Is the situation clear?"
"This is going to be a tough battle."
Richard scratched the age spots on his neck and smacked his lips. "If it's a tough battle, then so be it. It's an eye-opener to have such a big battle in my life.
In any case, it was time to fight.
As for the old men in Congress, they wouldn't let us be orphans, right? "
Huai Shi opened his eyes when he heard that the Master of Pedigree had sent reinforcements and was still able to play along. Was workplace communication always so straightforward?
I've learned it, I've learned it!
I'll try it when I get back to the Ivory Tower …
"We'll have everything we need, but don't even think about the ridiculous things in your report."
The feathered serpent glanced at him. How could she not know what this old thing was holding back? "Don't forget that the second and fourth lines of defense are also the main war zones.
You don't even have a river here. It's fine if you want air support, but what's the point of having a navy? "
"Who said there's no river!"
Richard retorted in a loud voice. "You haven't seen it recently. The Rain God appears every now and then, and we have Yun Zhongjun here. Not only does he do a good job, but he's also famous for having a lot of water. Every morning, the water starts to flow —"
"…"
The feathered serpent rolled her eyes and pretended not to hear anything.
If she really fell into this old thing's trap, this thing could talk to her all day long. Richard, this old thing, was good at fighting, but when it came to budgeting, he was really ruthless. It was no longer a small knife blocking the way, but a big ax forcefully robbing the way. He went to the Capitol Hill once a year for three days each time. When he left, the budget department would cry a river of tears.
If they really believed him, he could even move the Third Sun to Solano.
In order to make him shut up quickly, the feathered serpent could only knock on the table again. She glanced around, and her gaze suddenly fell on Huai Shi.
Huai Shi felt a chill run down his spine.
Could it be that she saw through his secret happiness?
"I've seen the monthly report from the Directorate of Defense. You've been here for half a month, right?" The feathered serpent asked, "What do you think?"
For a moment, everyone's surprised gaze fell on Huai Shi's face. This made him, a non-staff member who came to listen in on the process, feel a lot of pressure.
Why aren't you two following the routine?
It was not that he was being modest, but how could the defense of the American genealogy be judged by a Celestial genealogy cowherd like him?
"Uh —"
He moved back a little, coughed twice, and decided to be modest. "There are seniors and elders here. I don't have the right to speak … Let's not talk."
"No, no, no. It's because of this that I want to hear your opinion."
The feathered serpent smiled patiently, full of encouragement and expectation. "Combat power and experience aside, relatively speaking, you have more experience in being unlucky."
"…"
Huai Shi's old blood was stuck in his throat. He wanted to say something, but stopped.
Damn it, so you're looking for an unlucky person like me to learn from.
However, when the feathered serpent said this, the expressions of the others changed from shock and indignation to admiration, respect, and recognition in an instant. Their gazes towards Huai Shi also became expectant.
Who is this? This is the famous old unlucky person from both sides of the Present Hell.
He's the Sword of Disaster that blows up cars, collapses wherever he goes, and kills whoever he meets.
You see, he's only been here for half a month, and we've changed from a side battlefield to a main battlefield … It's right to learn from him!
Master Huai, do you think we should take the middle road this time?
Huai Shi only felt his vision go black.
How the hell would I know!
If he had known, he wouldn't have asked Tongi for directions before he left. So none of her travel plans were safe, right? He felt that at least half of his bad luck, no, more than half of it was this black-hearted woman's credit.
But now, he couldn't explain it.
Moreover, many of the higher-ups of the American lineage, including the feathered serpent, were still looking forward to it.
At this time, if he didn't say a few words, he would be a little shameless.
Thinking of this, he could only cough twice, trying hard to maintain a serious and solemn look. He took a deep breath, and in an instant, his originally nervous expression disappeared, and a mysterious smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. In a split second, he changed from a hothead with no confidence to a solemn and dignified look.
"Regarding this, I have a few opinions that I want to share and discuss with everyone."
He held the teacup, and after getting into the mood, he said slowly, "At present, the situation is not very optimistic. For Solano Defense Line, this is a very serious test. If we don't do something in time, we will face a lot of pressure in the future …
I believe that as long as we cooperate sincerely, under the leadership of Mr. Feathered Serpent, we will definitely be able to … However, we can't underestimate the enemy's strength too much. After all, there is still the threat of the ruler … Therefore, we have to be cautious … At the same time, we can't be too rigid and be scared out of our wits by the enemy … So, we still have to … Finally, I … There's more … "
He spoke for half an hour in one breath.
After Huai Shi lowered his head and drank the last bit of tea root, he put down the teacup and let out a long breath.
He hadn't spoken so much in a long time.
It was comfortable.
"…"
In this short interval, the feathered serpent, the adjutant, the staff, and even the other Stage Five participants fell into silence.
Everyone looked at each other.
He seemed to have said a lot, but it seemed like … he didn't say anything.
He seemed to have said a lot of useful ideas, but it seemed like none of them were useful.
He seemed to have helped everyone to analyze, but the analysis seemed to be the same.
Nothing happened.
Only time passed silently …
In this silence, Richard scratched his butt, picked up the spittoon and spat. He asked with a squint, "What did you say after talking for so long?"
"Just a little opinion," Huai Shi replied with a smile.
Tsk!
A mocking sneer sounded from the other side of the long table, and a few contemptuous gazes looked over.
That's it?
The likes and dislikes of Ascendants had always been straightforward, let alone in the army where the smell of gunpowder was the thickest. The voices and rejection of Huai Shi had not stopped until now.
However, Huai Shi seemed to be unaware. He calmly picked up the teacup that had been refilled. His expression was as calm as a clay statue. His expression was tranquil.
In any case, he wasn't here to criticize or applaud.
He didn't care at all.
The feathered serpent just casually nodded. He didn't expect him to have any amazing opinions. His original intention was to turn the meeting back to normal, but he didn't expect this guy to be able to talk so much nonsense.
For a moment, he had a new understanding of Russell's ability to teach students.
Motherf * cker, this vivid tortoise … he's definitely his biological son!
At this point, the meeting could finally continue. Unfortunately, Richard clearly didn't intend to let him go.
"Come on, kid."
The old man pinched the steel-like stubble on his chin and glanced at him. "This is our military council, not a place for you to dawdle."
"Stop joking around."
He said, "At least take out something."
At the end of the long table, Huai Shi couldn't help but sigh.
"Why bother?"
He said, "I'm just an external aid, and a fourth rank at that. Why do I have to blabber on and steal the show? Can't I just listen to orders? "
"You're the guardian of the Tower of Glory, Huai Shi. You're the guardian that I personally selected."
Richard raised his eyebrows. "I don't care what others think, but at the very least, you have to satisfy me.
Tell me, what do you really think — "
The teasing smile that often hung on his face disappeared, and the old man with white hair and beard emitted a trembling aura of majesty.
His golden eyes were like stars, and his breath was colder than the cold wind from his mouth and nose.
He was clearly just sitting in his seat, but his body seemed to fill the entire conference room. It made people feel that as long as he moved slightly, everything in front of him would shatter and collapse under the infinite power.
Now, the guardian of the earth and souls asked solemnly, waiting for his answer.
Huai Shi sighed helplessly.
"Alright, since you've said so."
He put down his teacup and shrugged. "Since I'm the youngest here, I'll be the one to say the unpleasant words first."
"How to fight, when to fight, how to fight, these are definitely not for me to say.
But those have nothing to do with me.
There's only one thing I can be sure of — "
"— From today onwards, the Tower of Glory will enter the first sequence.
I will go to the forefront of the defense line. "
The frozen silence came out of nowhere, and only a low voice echoed in the air.
"I didn't come here to use flowery words to convey anything.
In contrast, I prefer to be simple and straightforward and use actions to express myself.
So, no matter what happens when the time comes, I will be at the forefront until Sonora no longer needs me.
That's why I came. "
Huai Shi looked around at the doubtful faces. She smiled and told them, "Yes.
"As for the rest, do as you please."
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