Chapter 2 Each Has Their Own Home

Food is definitely the most comforting thing.

After everyone ate until they were about 60-70% full without looking up or opening their eyes, the atmosphere at the table gradually became lively.

Yu Shuang started by addressing the topic she was most concerned about, and then launched into a scathing critique:

"Will the Fallen Insects launch another major attack on the base?"

They're not launching major offensives now, but they keep attacking, just dragging it out like this, creating a climate of fear and anxiety everywhere. Isn't that just disgusting?"

Chen Yuezhou glanced at her and said, "Continuous harassment of the front-line bases to wear down humanity's confidence and patience is a strategy that the Fallen Insects will definitely adopt."

Humans are easily exhausted precisely because this anxiety and panic are so easily spread.

Yu Shuang choked.

She knew this principle too.

It's just that the uncertainty of humanity's current defensive posture, waiting for the Fallen Insects to make their move, does indeed frustrate her.

Moreover, apart from Qi An, the rest of the team grew up in the Central Plains Base No. 3. Although the base leaders are inhuman, how could they not have feelings for their home?

Before setting off for the new base, everyone must still have endless worries about the old base!

Because he had stayed up all night hunting, Tang Long, who felt that he shouldn't come for a big meal, resonated with this sentiment.

He almost made his mother faint from anger after he told her about going to the new base yesterday!

In his mother's eyes, leaving the base completely at this critical moment to go to that fantastical new base was nothing short of treason, abandoning his mother and sister, and not caring about their lives!

The two of them, especially Tang Long, were eating while looking worried. The rest of the team were very understanding, but Zhao Bohan said in a reassuring tone:

"The losses to the Fallen Insects are also significant; this strategy is ultimately a two-way loss."

Since the start of this major battle, the Fallen Insects have launched two medium- and large-scale attacks on the Central Plains Base No. 3.

The first round took place on April 30th, when over 7,000 Fallen Insects gathered in the east and south directions of the base!

The assembly and attack were sudden and swift. In that great battle, the Fallen Insects almost wiped out all the defensive outposts within a two-kilometer radius of the base and burned down large areas of farmland.

The second round was on May 1st, and this time it was a coordinated attack from four directions, gathering more than 5,000 Fallen Insects.

These two major offensives were the culprits behind the massive looting of supplies being transported to the front lines, the overcrowding of base hospitals, and the resulting food shortages and panic among the civilian population!

Three days ago, there was another attack by about 2,000 insects, but this time the movements of several fallen insect squadrons were detected in advance, and their numbers were small, so they failed to reach the inner defense line of the base.

"After these waves, along with the containment efforts from other bases and the sporadic mopping-up by long-range teams including ours, the nearby Fallen Insects should have been wiped out, making it difficult to organize a large-scale attack in the short term," Zhao Bohan concluded.

Zhuang Xiao nodded vigorously: "Our strategic goal for the next stage is to defend and build new bases! The focus of the battle afterward will definitely be on the two new bases."

I think we should worry more about ourselves than about the base.

He looked at Yu Shuang with considerable anxiety: "Captain, when are we leaving for the new base?"

Yu Shuang's mood had improved considerably, and she started munching on a chicken leg, answering questions as she ate:

"The approval has been granted, but our positions have not yet been finalized."

The departure time is uncertain; it could be earlier or later. However, the situation at the two new bases is tense, and it's likely to become increasingly tense, so it's unlikely we'll be delayed. It should be in two or three days.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Xiao immediately pulled the greasy bone from his mouth, leaving it suspended in mid-air.

Just, just 2 or 3 days?

The new base is still a desolate ruin, and it faces intense attacks from the Fallen Insects every day. If they go there, they will likely have to fight and work at the same time, so you can imagine how difficult their lives will be!

Zhuang Xiao immediately regretted signing up so early! But then she thought that if she didn't sign up right away, they would have to go carry out the base's supply delivery mission, and they might still be on their way to kill insects!

Could it be that he was lazy to death in his past life, and was thus reborn into a life of utter toil in this one?

Damn it! He'll be 25 next year, he'll retire next year!

Zhuang Xiao sulked alone in a corner, Chen Yuezhou seemed to be deep in thought, while Yu Shuang, having finished her deliciously oily chicken leg, was in high spirits again and asked loudly in the hall:

"Has any other squad applied to go to the new base? Let's team up!"

The tall captain of the North 1 squad, named Gao Chenglin, readily agreed: "We'll go! The whole squad will go!"

They didn't have the autonomy to choose; they were directly transferred to the Western Regions Base No. 1.

Besides them, many other elite squads were mobilized, and even entire teams were moved together.

It is clear that North 1 is still placing too much importance on the construction of the two new bases!

Among the group of people from North 2, You Zi still wanted to go because she felt that the future West Region No. 1 Base would definitely be full of talented people, and there would be plenty of opportunities for her to learn and improve!

With Qi An around, she can't become the chief purifier, but if she works hard, maybe she can become the second or third purifier?

Sun Yiran was happily gnawing on chicken feet that everyone complained were too bland, and with her greasy mouth she uttered a single word: "Go!"

She has no relatives at the base, so it doesn't matter where she stays. She might as well go and have some fun in the desert for a couple of years!

Qin Tianshuo had been agonizing over the living conditions in the west compared to their North 2 area for a day, but judging from the attitudes of his two important teammates, it was probably only a matter of time before he wrote his application.

The remaining six members of the Southeast Team were also conflicted. Some wanted to go because of the better prospects, while others hesitated because of the long distance or because they had family ties like Tang Long.

Feng Xu's tone was light but firm: "We need to go back to the base."

He withdrew his gaze from Qi An, along with his reluctance and regret.

The situation at South China Base 6 has always been more difficult than at these northern bases. He and his entire squad only hoped to die in their hometown.

The members of the Martial God team, who make up the vast majority of the local population, also said they would not go, and at most might stay temporarily as an aid team.

After all, the new base and the state-owned base are not the same system. The subordinate relationship between the two is superficial, while the real relationship is one of coexistence and cooperation.

The new base can provide substantial assistance to this war by contributing manpower, resources, and supplies. However, this is a transaction for energy and military resources, as well as for the common survival of humanity. To ensure its independent power, it will not allow its talent to leave the country unnecessarily.

Gu Liansheng also expressed his regret at not being able to see Qi An again, but he also said happily, "Once the wounded recover, we can go home!"

His teammates all nodded vigorously.

Everyone misses their family, the sweet beets, and the fragrant stewed goose in the iron pot!

However, some people remained silent.

Lin Jiaran's mood plummeted from elation to despair, and the fragrant and tempting meat in the bowl suddenly became greasy and tasteless.

Before she could finish her muttered "I also want to join...", she was stopped by a cold look from Chen Xi beside her.

Chen Xi herself lowered her eyes.

At a table by the window, Lu Sui leaned on her head, gazing blankly out the window.

Chen Yuezhou, who sat at the head of the table, kept his head down and ate. A candle was placed next to him, but the flickering flame failed to illuminate the man's dark features.