"Let's go," the Panlong Team leader said as he grabbed his friend's shoulder.
"We'll lose the advantages of we retreat now! We're almost through their defense!" the Jiaolong Team leader replied. But with nobody contactable through the Luna II on their hand, even charge or retreat order cannot be delivered.
"Bzzt... Panlong and Jiaolong Team leaders. Reply," the voice of a man came out from their device.
"This is the Panlong Team leader. State your affiliation." Panlong Team Leader replied.
"This is Dan Bao, captain of the Azure Wind Base military department." Dan Bao introduced himself to his opponents. It would be a mistake to reveal Guo Jing's betrayal right now, which is why Dan Bao speaks instead of Guo Jing.
"And what is your reason to contact us?" Panlong Team Leader asked. A captain of their so-called military department is a joke to both of them.
A gang like Azure Wind is just about the size of their 1st-Rank Warrant Officer's team! With a mere 1,000 people, they dare to establish their own worker/Military/Resident System?
"You've lost. Retreat now, and we'll stop pursuing."
"At most, you can only deploy two platoons to intercept us. You have three choices to make, of course." Dan Bao continued.
"Retreat and get out from the 11th and 15th Zone, continue to fight us and get ready to be enslaved, or surrender unconditionally. If you choose the third option, I assure you, our boss will not mistreat everyone from Panlong and Jiaolong."
Dan Bao's word pierced through them like an arrow.
"..." the situation remained quiet for a few minutes.
Without any reply, the soldiers from both Panlong and Jiaolong Team retreated cautiously. They only make haste and returned to the western part of Changyang after the officer's order came through.
"Captain Dan," Dan Bao's Luna II device vibrates.
"Panlong Team Leader," Dan Bao greets him.
"The Xicheng Base will leave eastern Changyang. In exchange, we hope that Azure Wind Base will not point their gun at the west." Panlong Team Leader said.
"I can't promise you, but our boss preferred a meal over the table instead of war. As long there's nothing around our lawn, we'll treat everyone like a guest in our base." Dan Bao replied.
"Then, we'll talk again soon." the connection is cut off.
Dan Bao looked at the time.
11.00am
"Our boss is waking up soon! Get your a** and start repairing everything now! Dan Mi, Guo Fu, both of you, get ready to work!" Dan Bao ordered.
"Worker's Union ready. We're making a large quantity of Tantaline Block as we speak now," Guo Fu replied.
"Resident Unions are helping with injured soldiers and cleaning the battlefield. Leave things to us!" Dan Mi replied.
"Good!"
"I want the base to be sparkling clean when our boss arrived!"
...
...
...
"Sir!" Dan Mi came over to receive Zhang Qin Feng on his arrival. But based on the alert level in his base, Zhang Qin Feng roughly noticed something different.
"What happened when I'm away?" Zhang Qin Feng asked.
But Dan Mi did not reply to him directly. He hinted that the detail will be reported to him during the meeting.
"Boss in the room, Salute!" Dan Bao had everyone stands up and greets Zhang Qin Feng.
"At ease. What happened?" Zhang Qin Feng asked once he's seated on his chair.
"About six hours ago, we've been attacked by two 2nd-Rank Warrant Officers from Xicheng Base. The 1st and 4th Platoons had their Rhinos destroyed in the early battle, thus the stalemated battle until 2nd and 3rd platoons made their way to support."
"As for our Northwest wall, it got attacked by a platoon full of Swarmer Units. Luckily, because we start reinforcing the wall from that area onwards, the Tantalite strengthened wall remained strong after their continuous bombardment."
"We've killed close to three platoons worth of soldiers and chased them out from the eastern Changyang." Dan Bao reported everything that happened six hours ago.
Guo Jing takes over the duty next.
"On our side, we've recorded 30 casualties and 10 Rhinos destroyed. Out of the 30 deaths, we've retrieved 28 complete BSV back, with 2 destroyed in the battle. All Ramrods is safe and sound."
"As for munition, close to 20 weapons broken or no longer fit for battle. We've also used close to 100 General Recovery Ampoules on the soldiers, residents, and workers affected during the battle."
"Would you like to..." Guo Jing was going to continue, but Zhang Qin Feng's hand stopped him from doing that.
"What's the number of older Rhinos we still have in our hand?" Zhang Qin Feng asked.
"Zero, All Version 1 Rhinos is destroyed in battle. We've left with 20 Version 2 Rhinos now." Dan Bao answered.
"That's great." Zhang Qin Feng's word puzzled everyone present in this meeting.
"Let's go to the garage after this. What's about the Stein Tech Research Department?" Zhang Qin Feng asked. His question is, of course, directed to Dan Bao, Dan Mi, and Guo Fu.
"Resident's Union founded no new technologies, but we've simplified the supply case for all edible goods." Dan Mi answered.
"Worker's Union researched new parts to be added into the printer. We hope to use it to push more Tantalite Blocks at high speed." Guo Fu takes his turn next.
"Military Department designed a usable automatic part to be remodeled into the upcoming "Viper" Rifle. This will allow us to deliver long-range suppression fire steadily." out of the three, the Military Department's research brings the most interest out from Zhang Qin Feng.
"Is there anything else?" Zhang Qin Feng asked.
"Worker's Union hope that we're allowed to assemble another Fuel and Protein Converter, and extends the power grid down to the end of this street." Guo Fu's speaks out his concern.
"Approved. Make sure it can be adjusted and viable for long term expansion project." Zhang Qin Feng answered.
"Resident's Union hopes to be given more opportunity in employment, such as Canteen, Pubs, Food Store, and the Scraps Exchange Company. And recently, we've found a Studying Unit in one of the buildings." Dan Mi also speaks out his concern.
"Approved. Bring the report to me after all available position is taken. And what's the Studying Unit you mentioned?" Zhang Qin Feng asked. The studying unit is indeed something new to him.
"It's a machine that helps to deliver information into our brain. As long we have a program we want, it can be taught to our body and mentally while we rest."
"So far, we've only found a Code C+ Programming program with this Studying Unit. I think we can download more from the City Hall, as long as the building still stands." Dan Mi added.
"Bring it over to me. I'll see what we can do with it," Zhang Qin Feng said.
"If there's nothing else, let's end our meeting here. I have a surprise for all of you," Zhang Qin Feng signaled at them.
The moment all of them standing outside of his General Store's Garage, Zhang Qin Feng tapped on his Mother-Key to access the door control.
When it was opened, the jaw of five lieutenants, two officers, and two union leaders dropped.
5 Armored Protection Vehicles parked before them.
Each of them is 14 meters long and 3.5 meters wide. Railgun and Automatic Twin Rifles are available both front and back for protection, with self-powered capacity! Furthermore, this beast has a printer, a medical station, and capable of carrying 30 soldiers, including driver and co-driver!
"This, boss..." the lieutenants stared at Zhang Qin Feng, speechlessly.
"New equipment for your platoon. Not good enough?" Zhang Qin Feng chuckled.
"GOOD ENOUGH!" they shouted.