As the sun rose higher and the temperature climbed steadily, a remarkable queue had already gathered at the Flameheart parking lot.

The atmosphere, which was originally somewhat relaxed and noisy during the early morning shift change, seemed to be completely swept away by an invisible force the moment this team appeared, becoming solemn and dignified.

The fifty selected 'Flameheart' ability users have already changed into the uniform black combat suits distributed yesterday by Chi Yi, He Zhuo, and Ji Xian.

The combat uniforms were made in advance by staff at the base who knew how to sew clothes, as arranged by Lu Nange and her group, and they only received them yesterday.

The black boots were taken out by Lu Nange from the outdoor gear she had collected before. The soles had deep treads, making them slip-resistant and wear-resistant.

As far as the eye could see, there was a desolate and brutal darkness...

The only bright spot was on the left chest—a flame totem embroidered in the shape of a raging fire with dark red silk thread!

It leaps against the black background, as if a heart is beating...

The lower body is made of the same material and consists of black combat trousers.

The crucial knee and elbow joints were covered with black alloy protective gear specially made by Shi Xu's people.

Standing at the front of the group, Lu Nange, Chi Yanzhou, Lu Xici... a group of people, although wearing the same outfits, had a different story behind them.

Beneath the combat uniform was a thermostatic suit provided by Lu Nange.

At this moment, Gu Qi, He Zhuo, Chi Yi, and Ji Xian are confirming their groups and verifying the list.

Having confirmed that everything was correct, Chi Yanzhou stepped forward and stood at the very center of the group.

"Are you all clear about the team divisions, the team leaders, and the members?"

"Understood!!" Fifty people responded in unison, their voices converging into a wave that broke through the morning mist, their morale soaring.

Chi Yanzhou nodded slightly, then turned his head and looked at Lu Nange beside him. His cold and stern face softened unconsciously.

"Nan Nan, I'm leaving you in my care!"

Lu Nange did not refuse. She stepped forward and all eyes were immediately focused on her.

Her voice came through the mask; it wasn't particularly loud, but it was clearly imprinted on everyone's eardrums and in their hearts.

"Very good! One person's strength is limited. No matter what we do, one person's strength is not enough. Therefore, we need companions!"

Remember your team right now, remember your teammates who fought alongside you. Today, they are your second life!

Today, we're going to—the Rock Base!

Some of you may have heard rumors about it, and some may have seen with your own eyes what the survivors who crawled out of that hell on earth looked like!

That place is a hell for the weak and a paradise for thugs!

They bully the weak, lose their humanity, and treat living people as livestock that can be bought, sold, humiliated, and discarded at will!

They even practiced slavery, a system of survival of the fittest...!!

We twelve didn't want to be heroes, we just wanted to do...what we wanted to do.

“A place like this…” Lu Nange’s voice suddenly rose: “should not exist under the sunlight!”

So we've decided—today—to smash its gates, to flatten its walls, and to utterly destroy its rock!

Now, before we depart, I'm giving you one last chance to choose. Is there anyone who wants to withdraw?

This is not cowardice; it is taking responsibility for your own life and for your comrades-in-arms!

"Stand up now, and no one will laugh at you. There will still be a place for you at Flameheart Base."

"My sister's energy is incredible! I'm getting all fired up!" He Zhuo quietly moved closer to Gu Qi and Lu Xici.

Gu Qi: "Shut up!"

He Zhuo: "Hey... but aren't we going to find Sister Wen Qing's parents... and maybe we can find the 'boss' behind the scenes?"