"It's better to be driven away like a mouse than to be sent to hell by those natives. Even though it's not honorable to evacuate without permission, you've made the right decision, White.
As the commander, you must be responsible for the lives of all the soldiers in the camp. " Upon hearing White's self-deprecating words, Leo knew that he had already made up his mind. He sighed and shook his head with a bitter smile on his face, as though he was worried about his bleak future.
However, he did not raise any objection. Instead, he shifted his attention to Zhang Lisheng. "Are you planning to leave with us, Doctor? Those natives won't expel you too, right?"
"Of course not. Through these years of hard work, I've gained the unreserved trust and respect of the Wizard Li tribesmen. Those natives are actually very simple, so I'll be easily accepted as long as I treat them sincerely.
However, I've stayed on the Wizard Li Island for a long time, so I do want to leave. Of course, the prerequisite is that I must first know what's happening on Earth and whether it's still safe. "
"I think only God knows the truth of the whole incident." Knowing that the black-haired young man in front of him was indebted to him, Leo no longer shirked the responsibility. Instead, he replied sincerely, "I only know that a group of Atlanteans suddenly and anonymously revealed a lot of shocking confidential information last winter. One of the most shocking information is that many countries on Earth have been controlled by Atlantis through various means.
Japan and South Africa were the most severely attacked by the foreign world.
North Korea and several of the poorest countries in the world had been sold by the dictator in exchange for a long life. They had even become the puppets of the Atlanteans.
It's said that the few big countries on Earth that did not weaken after the emergence of the foreign world had long been aware of this situation. However, for the sake of their own interests, they had remained silent.
In short, during that period of time, there were many false and true news that caused great turmoil all over the world. The situation was even out of control to the point that it almost led to a war.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, the identity of those Atlanteans who anonymously released the information was exposed, and they were severely punished by the Atlantis officials. Without the source of turmoil, the situation gradually stabilized.
As for now, I don't know about the situation in other countries, but in the US, the White House seems to have reached some kind of agreement with Atlantis. All the foreign worlds in the territory, except for Noah, will be entrusted to them. The federal government only retains the right to observe and assist in dividing the benefits.
Of course, these are just my guesses. As I said earlier, only God knows the real inside story. "
"Oh." Zhang Lisheng became silent for a while before frowning and saying in distress, "Looks like the situation is better than I imagined, but the situation is more complicated.
Major, according to what you said just now, the order of the countries on Earth is not in chaos, but the embryonic Earth Union has been fragmented. Some countries are controlled by the agents of aliens.
Some countries have become frogs jumping into a pot of warm water in order to eat a worm. They think they're smart, but they're waiting to be eaten? "
"Doctor, a frog that has fallen into a pot of warm water is not necessarily a powerful country on Earth," Leo said with a strange smile. "Right now, there are 1,000 passages leading to different foreign worlds in the world. Even though Atlantis is powerful, it only has nine aerobic planets in its entire territory …"
"Isn't it thirty-two?"
"That's what the Atlanteans call themselves. According to the information leaked by the 'winter riots,' in fact, the Atlantis civilization only has nine aerobic planets that are suitable for human habitation. The remaining twenty-three planets are their colonial planets. The native civilizations on them are not extinct, and independence movements still occur from time to time."
"Oh, I see. I understand what you mean now, Major Leo. You think that those red-haired aliens might die from overeating, right? Those foreign worlds may be the best nutrients for civilization to grow, but they may also be the poison that destroys civilization," Zhang Lisheng said ferociously.
"That's right, Doctor. Atlantis is taking a risk, and they actually know this themselves. However, the fact that there are hundreds of aerobic planets in front of them is enough to make those red-haired fellows go crazy."
"Such a huge temptation of benefits can make any powerful civilization go crazy." Zhang Lisheng shrugged and agreed with Leo's statement. "However, such a big event has nothing to do with a 'nobody' like me.
Alright, Major Leo, Lieutenant Colonel White, I've made up my mind. I'll go back to New York with you tonight, but I don't want to have any contact with the Atlanteans anymore. Can you help me fulfill this wish? "
After the young man finished asking this, he quietly opened his hands that were hanging down. Once he heard a refusal, he would muster his divine power and clench his fist to crush the entire human gathering place.
This was a plan that Zhang Lisheng had long thought of. After understanding the movements on Earth, if the federal garrison on the Wizard Li Island was inclined towards Atlantis, he would completely destroy it.
Upon hearing the black-haired young man's request, the black officer was obviously a little hesitant, but White agreed right away. "I understand your feelings, Dr. Lisheng. In fact, I don't want to have any contact with those damn despicable red-haired people either.
How about this? When we return, I'll let the warship circle to the coast near the suburbs of New York, and you can go ashore with the rescue valve … "
"However, the news of your return to Earth will eventually be known by the Atlanteans. At that time, I hope that you can say that you've returned to New York by your own company's cargo ship. Remember to put the time forward by a few months. During the 'winter riots,' many celebrities have gone into seclusion and have not shown up until now. Your lie will be easily accepted," Leo suddenly interrupted White's words.
"Don't worry, Major. I know what to do." Zhang Lisheng nodded.
"This is just an explanation for the Atlanteans. Actually, it might not necessarily be able to hide it from them …" When Leo saw that the young man agreed so straightforwardly, he began to explain instead.
"But with this excuse, you can also push the matter away in a dignified manner." Zhang Lisheng's tensed body relaxed as a smile appeared on his face. "Lieutenant Colonel White, Major Leo, thank you for being willing to help me. When shall we depart?"
"We'll depart now, Doctor." White's expression suddenly turned gloomy. With a long sigh, he strode out of the office and ordered his secretary loudly, "Marian, inform all the camp personnel to board the ship immediately. We're going home."
"D-Go home? Go home, sir?" Marian could not react to it at once and asked in astonishment.
"Of course, Earth, the home of the United States of America."
"We're going back to New York? We're going back overnight?" The young female secretary was stunned for a moment before asking in delight.
"Yes, we're going back overnight. Hurry! Hurry up, Marian! We must leave the island before dawn! Inform all the camp personnel to evacuate immediately!"
"Yes, Lieutenant Colonel!" The secretary answered and picked up the phone on the desk. Very soon, the news of the evacuation spread throughout the entire camp.
After the soldiers, who were very familiar with the cruelty of the foreign world's natives on the island, received this ecstatic order, they erupted with the amazing military accomplishment of the professional soldiers of the strongest country on Earth. Thousands of people actually completed the assembly and boarded the ship in just ten minutes.
As the commander of the garrison, White was the last one to climb up the ladder to the battleship in the deep night. Feeling the cold sea breeze on the deck, his mind, which had been tense and slightly dizzy due to the long period of anxiety, became much clearer.
Looking at the camp that had fallen into darkness after all the lights were extinguished, a hint of reluctance could be seen in the eyes of this lieutenant colonel who had won the Medal of Valor in the Middle East. At this time, a low voice resonated from behind him. "White, my friend, retreating at this moment is the wisest choice. No one will blame you for your decision."
"But leaving Shrimp B1 Island means that we'll never be able to come back, Leo," White whispered with his face hidden in the darkness. "We've lost our only bargaining chip. Even if the Atlanteans defeat the natives here in the future, they'll never give any benefits to the federation."
"You're thinking too much, White. After today, Atlantis will definitely raise the danger level of Shrimp World No. 2." The sea breeze blew and the black officer had a satisfied expression on his face as he said wisely, "Those redheads are more likely to seal off this world instead of increasing their forces to invade it.
The 'prey' that they can choose are those worlds that are less dangerous and easier to conquer, isn't it?
For this reason, the federation won't lose anything. Just give the order to set sail with peace of mind. "
"Thank you, old friend!" White's expression became much more relaxed. With a smile, he patted the black officer's shoulder and turned to stride to the steering room. A few minutes later, the battleship slowly set sail and left the port, breaking through the waves into the vast ocean shrouded in the night.
Due to the reason that it was a one-time emergency evacuation, most of the sergeants could only stand on the bumpy deck after boarding the ship. Zhang Lisheng mixed in with these professional soldiers and after more than an hour of sailing, he passed through the protective light shield of the world passage safely.
Just as he expected, after he had made a breakthrough to the Grand Wizard and inherited the abilities of the two ancient gods, the automatic light defense system set by Atlantis could no longer recognize the abnormality on his body.
When the young man was feeling proud of himself, he noticed that the scattered lights in the suburbs of New York had already appeared in his sight. More than ten minutes later, under White's arrangement, a new inflatable life raft quietly fell into the water and carried the young man to the shore.
Zhang Lisheng paddled the oars on the life raft and waited until the battleship had gone far away before smiling. Of course, asking the garrison of Shrimp World No. 2 to bring him back to New York was just a cover-up to be prepared. Now that he was alone, there was no need for him to continue to put on an act. With a shift of his mind, waves began to surge on the calm sea in an instant, pushing the inflatable raft to the shore …
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