He stared blankly into the distance, muttering to himself, "When will this war end? Do we still have a future? The trees in the distance, charred by artillery fire, are like our fading hope."

Old Zhang, who has always been calm, sighed and said self-reproachfully: "It's all my fault. I didn't perform well on the battlefield and failed to protect my brothers." At this moment, a lone bird was circling overhead and wailing, as if it was also wailing for this tragedy.

Xiao Li clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "Captain Xiao, you're right. I can't be intimidated like this. I have to keep fighting!"

Xiao Wang also raised his head, hope rekindled in his eyes: "Yes, we will definitely get through this, and we will definitely wait for the arrival of peace."

Lao Zhang nodded heavily: "Captain Xiao, I will fight with all my might next time and never let my brothers down again!"

Xiao Yi first organized everyone to clean up the battlefield and collect usable weapons and supplies. During this process, he constantly encouraged everyone: "Every weapon is our capital to continue fighting, and every bit of supplies may become our hope for survival."

Xiao Li took the initiative to undertake the task of repairing the damaged weapons. He fiddled with the parts with full concentration, muttering to himself, "As long as I can fix it, I can gain more strength."

Xiao Wang took a few people to search for food and water in the surrounding area. They carefully avoided possible dangers and were excited every time they found some usable resources.

Lao Zhang was in charge of counting casualties and arranging further treatment and care for the injured. He gently comforted each wounded soldier, saying, "Take good care of your wounds. We are waiting for you to fight with us."

At the same time, Xiao Yi organized a tactical discussion. Everyone sat together and analyzed the gains and losses of the previous battle. Xiao Yi said, "The enemy is becoming more and more cunning. We must come up with more effective tactics." Everyone expressed their opinions and put forward their own ideas and suggestions.

After a few days of rest and preparation, the protagonists regained their vitality and vigor. They decided to take the initiative to attack, scout the enemy's stronghold, and make full preparations for the next battle.

Xiao Yi led the team to quietly set out. Under the cover of night, they carefully advanced towards the enemy. Xiao Yi led the protagonist group to cautiously grope towards the enemy's stronghold in the night. When they approached the target area, they suddenly felt an unusual atmosphere.

The enemy ahead didn't seem to be the regular troops they were familiar with. The sound of footsteps coming from afar was orderly and heavy, showing a high level of discipline and training.

As the protagonists get closer, they finally see the true face of the enemy: a well-equipped and well-trained special forces, wearing advanced combat equipment, holding the latest weapons, and with a cold and resolute look in their eyes.

These enemies not only have an advantage in weaponry, but also have a very tacit understanding in tactical coordination. They quickly set up defense lines and formed a tight defense system, making it difficult for the protagonist group to find a chance to break through.

What is even more worrying is that there seem to be tactical experts among the enemies who can accurately predict the actions of the protagonists and respond in advance.

Just as the protagonists were observing the enemy, the enemy sniper had already locked onto their position, and a bullet whizzed over and almost hit Xiao Yi.

"Be careful, everyone hide!" Xiao Yi shouted loudly.