However, as the Soldier Bugs advanced, they would devour all the trees they encountered, leaving nothing behind. This behavior not only caused irreversible damage to the ecosystem of the forest, but also, survivors have not yet figured out how to cultivate those giant trees.
Most importantly, whenever a Soldier Bug cut down a giant tree, it effectively reduced the amount of fuel available for the survivors to generate electricity.
This was the most troublesome issue for the Officials, considering that although there were many giant trees around, if they were to enter a period of rapid industrial development, the electricity these trees provided might not be sufficient.
However, as much as it hurt, the Officials currently had no effective way to deal with the situation and could only seek help from higher authorities.
