A Core Ship From The Start

Chapter 354: Chapter 276: Valley Storm Operation_1

In truth, according to Duanmu Huai’s thinking, there was no need to send anyone underground. Simply conducting a mass shooting from space using the Macro Cannon could completely bury the Beast Race.

Regrettably … the location of their lair is not too far from Jasindu, and if the Macro Cannon were deployed, it is likely that Jasindu too would be destroyed along with the Beast Race.

Given normal circumstances, Duanmu Huai might have resorted to such a measure, prioritizing eradication of the Aliens above all else.

But now… there were only just over twenty million people left on this planet….

If they went down this course, this planet’s population would likely have to start anew, beginning another chapter from Adam and Eve.

Following an agreement between both parties, the COG soon sprung into action, assembling a massive army prepared to journey underground for a final, do-or-die battle against their adversaries.

“War is no stranger to us humans,”

At this moment, the joint president, standing on the platform, was delivering an impassioned speech.

“After all, ever since we have had memory, we have been ceaselessly fighting; we have known nothing but war. In the past, we fought for resources, for countries, for freedom. But everything changed after the day of the cataclysm. Over the past fifteen years, we have been fighting for the survival of our own race, against the Beast Race intending to wipe us out. But we cannot keep this fight up any longer; unless we end this war now, humanity will face extinction!”

As he said this, the joint president clenched his fists and raised his hands.

“We had originally hoped the Photon Bomb could annihilate the Beast Race’s army. But shockingly, they survived, and even grew stronger! Now they have the power to sink an entire city. Even Jasindu, our stronghold during these dark times, is in grave danger. It won’t be long before we have nowhere left to defend, which means we are left with just one option – an offensive strike!”

The joint president stared at the soldiers below him as he spoke.

“Warriors, what I am asking of you is not simple, but it is necessary! If we wish to survive, if we hope to see seasonal changes in our lifetime, generations stretching on, and to live peaceful days we have never experienced before, we must declare war on the Beast Race! We will penetrate their lair and eradicate them! Today, we will strike the enemy’s nest and engage in a decisive battle! Soldiers, we are not fighting on our own. Our allies – the Tribunal – are joining forces with us. Together, we will descend into the depths and destroy the Beast Race’s nest completely!”

On hearing these words, the soldiers raised their hands and cheered loudly. And amidst their cheers, the joint president’s voice grew even more resonant.

“Today, we will change the destiny of humanity! Today, we will ensure the continued proliferation of the human race! Soldiers of the Wei’an Government Alliance, my fellow warriors, the allies of the Tribunal, let’s march forward together and restore hope to humanity!”

“Oh——————!!!”

At that moment, a roar resounded, shaking the very heavens. Shortly thereafter, the army set out.

“That was incredible!”

Ann clenched her fists, almost jumping for joy from the excitement.

“That speech was truly amazing!”

“Uh… It was pretty impressive.”

Duanmu Huai nodded in agreement. Although it was merely propaganda and rhetoric, the ability to incite soldiers’ convictions and morale before a major battle indicated that the joint president was capable. At the very least, as a ruler, he was competent.

However, at that moment, Duanmu Huai noticed Ann’s eyes sparkling brightly as she stared at him.

“… What?”

“Huh? Sir Knight, don’t you want to say something? That inspiring and stirring speech just now… Aren’t you planning to respond?”

“Huh …”

Gazing at the glimmer in Ann’s eyes, Duanmu Huai sighed reluctantly. He then switched on the microphone, thought for a moment, and spoke slowly.

“Remember our mission. We are the guardians prowling in the dark night, the warriors charging fearlessly under the cloak of shadows. Mutants and aliens, traitors and heretics – none will escape the Tribunal’s stern execution! We fight to cleanse the corrupt world amongst the stars; our lives exist to bring forth the Purifying Flames! Arm yourselves with your rods and scepters, your armor and weapons, and then advance!”

With that, Duanmu Huai swung his hand forcefully.

“Exterminate the aliens, destroy the heretics, slaughter the demons! Such is the duty of the Tribunal. Any entity posing a threat to humanity will face the relentless roasting from the furious fires of the Tribunal! And now, we will descend into the depths of the earth, bringing this fury to our enemies! This is the Tribunal! This is the Star Realm Army! Exorcising evils and invincible everywhere we go!”

“……….”

Everyone fell silent. The soldiers of the Star Realm gripped their weapons tightly, banging them heavily on the ground.

“Well done.”

Witnessing the reaction from the Star Realm soldiers, Duanmu Huai nodded in satisfaction.

“‘When you hear the wind, you lose courage!’ We won’t have it, will we?”

Following that, Duanmu Huai stood up.

“Move out!”

When Duanmu Huai finished his speech, Ann, who was standing next to him, clapped excitedly.

“Impressive, Sir Knight, I didn’t expect you to deliver such a speech!”

“It’s okay, as long as it gets the job done.”

In response to Ann’s praise, Duanmu Huai chuckled. These were all things he had picked from the Tribunal’s record. To be honest, Duanmu Huai did not much like these formalistic speeches, even though they indeed could motivate before the battle. However… for the Tribunal, a silent and ruthless slaughter and destruction was their duty.

Not like some hot-blooded youth running out to their deaths.

As the Tribunal prepared to act, the soldiers of the Wei’an Government Alliance, riding in large assault vehicles, set off for their target location – they were heading for Landon City, from where they would borrow drilling machines to reach deep underground and directly attack the beast race’s nest.

And Marcus and his comrade, Dom, were also there.

“Hey, Dom, are you sure about this?”

Marcus stood on the vehicle, looking at his comrade beside him. Dom had indeed found his wife Maria at the Tribunal, although her body was somewhat weak, she seemed to have regained her senses. After they met, they both cried bitterly. Marcus originally thought his good friend would stay by his wife’s side, but to his surprise, once they received the order for the Valley Storm operation, Dom decided without hesitation to return to the squad.

This truly surprised Marcus. He knew that Dom had spent more than a decade looking for his wife, and now they were finally reunited…

“Of course, Marcus.”

Dom chuckled.

“I made a promise to her, you know? Marcus, I promised her, I would give her a peaceful world, this time, we will have a child together, letting him live not in war, no matter the beast race or anything else, wouldn’t appear again, I want our child to live in such a peaceful world, therefore, I made the decision.”

As he spoke, Dom clenched the weapon in his hand.

“I will fight for our child’s future!”

“……..”

Hearing his comrade’s answer, Marcus slapped his shoulder.

“It will go smoothly, Dom.”

“Yeah, that’s what I think too. Speaking of… when will those guys from the Tribunal appear?”

As he spoke, Dom was looking around.

“According to the command center report, they will meet us in Landon City and open the way to the beast race nest.”

“Does the Tribunal have a vehicle? At least I haven’t seen it…and how are they going to open the route to the beast race nest?”

Upon hearing this, Dom recalled the experiences he had with the Tribunal. It must be said that those steel soldiers, even taller than the beast race, made a profound impression on Dom. However, he really didn’t see any vehicles there. Honestly, Dom was very skeptical about what size of vehicle those big guys could fit in.

Just at this moment, a Karmin who had just joined their team raised his hand and pointed at a distance.

“Look over there! What is that?!”

“What??”

Upon hearing Karmin’s words, Marcus, Dom and the others turned their heads and looked in the direction he was pointing. They all stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

“What the hell is that??”

Under everyone’s stare, a gigantic yellow flying vessel resembling a cathedral, slowly sailed forward through the clouds. Painted on its hull was a clearly recognizable diagram of a wingspread and a skull.

The appearance of this gigantic flying vessel caused a stir among the entire assault team. However, before they could respond, the airship swerved around, pointing the bow towards Landon City on the half mountainside nearby – following that, a massive beam of green light erupted from it, piercing directly through the mountain.

“Boom!!!!!”

The next moment, accompanied by a tremendous explosion, everyone saw the mountainside in front of them being pierced, blowing out a huge dark cave.

The ground shook accordingly, the enormous assault vehicle was shaken to the point of falling apart.

“Command center! What the hell is going on? What is that thing!!?”

Marcus stabilized his body and cried out loud. Even the command center seemed stunned by the scene. After a moment, they answered.

“We have just…received a communication from the Tribunal. The route to the underground nest has been opened, the Charge Team should move forward!”

“Terrific!!”

Hearing this, Marcus showed a smile and then abruptly cocked his rifle.

“Those guys from the Tribunal do have spirit. All men, prepared to charge!!!”

Neither the beast race nor the COG had foreseen this development – yes, considering the power, Duanmu Huai didn’t blow up the entire nest, but he did create a path to the beast race’s nest. For the COG, naturally, it was an unexpected win. It meant they could fight freely in a spacious environment.

For the beast race, this was clearly an unexpected disaster – this time, they could no longer rely on complex environments and a maze of tunnels to cope with the invaders like before. If they don’t actively come out to resist, the human army will directly invade their nest this time!

For both sides, this is the final battle!