Joensuu's superiors issued a notice:

All factories will be temporarily closed for half a day. Residents in the city are requested to actively participate in the troops' city clearance ceremony.

At this moment, the streets of Joensuu were deserted, and the survivors gathered on the ring road in the outer city.

Both sides of the spacious street were packed with people, a vast crowd that stretched as far as the eye could see. Their faces showed excitement or curiosity as they scrambled to look at the distant city beyond.

People in robes were trying to maintain order with loud speakers, but they were drowned out by the lively discussions.

"They're really back! The world outside is full of monsters. I didn't expect them to come back alive."

"Of course not. This is our most powerful armored unit! Any monster will be blown to pieces in front of tanks and artillery!"

"What's so great about it? The most important thing is to bring back food. We've only been gone for five days, and I'm afraid we'll come back empty-handed. That's impossible!"

"Hey! How can you talk like that?"

…

At the end of the Ring Road, roars could be heard one after another, drowning out the chattering discussions. Countless survivors looked over there with apprehension.

The first thing that caught everyone's view was the broadcasting car driving at the front of the team.

"Dear residents! Today! The exploration team, carrying a heavy mission, has finally returned!!!"

The passionate female announcer's high-pitched voice carried her voice far away, stirring up everyone's emotions.

Accompanied by a burst of cheers, the radio car slowly moved forward.

One after another, light armored vehicles slowly drove past the people. Some of the armored vehicles were stained with blood and dirt, and the steel armor was dented by the huge force.

"This is our armored force, representing armored vehicles and tanks. They are sharp spears and sturdy shields! Their powerful heavy firepower can blast monsters and zombies into rubble! These are the steel behemoths that we humans are so proud of!"

"How's that saying? Uh, let me think... Let the zombies' blood clean our tracks!!!"

The crowd erupted in thunderous cheers.

The loud broadcast voice suddenly stopped, and a half-joking tone teased,

"Why are there only light armored vehicles? Leader Qi Wei said that if tanks came in, the road would collapse. Please forgive me, everyone~"

The contrast between the serious and high-pitched tone and the joking ridicule made the crowd burst into laughter, and the depressed mood at the end of the world was also dispersed by the lively atmosphere.

…

On the ring road that encircles the entire outer city, various troops slowly drive by, and a radio car gives passionate live speeches, allowing the survivors to witness the might of the army.

Armored units, mechanized infantry units, artillery units, logistics units...

The troops, baptized in blood, marched in an orderly manner through the city of Joensuu, feeling the cheers of the survivors.

"Next up is the grand finale: the transport troops returning with a fully loaded cargo!!!"

Finally, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, dozens of military trucks loaded with supplies slowly drove into everyone's sight.

Suddenly, the lively atmosphere fell into an eerie silence. The crowd of survivors looked at the truck driving in the front and their breath suddenly stopped.

A terrifying monster weighing tens of thousands of tons was split into two and tied to two military trucks.

The giant was dead, but the shock it brought was still unimaginable. Half of the fish body was stuffed into the cabin, almost crushing the Dayun car.

The onlookers gasped, and the timid ones began to retreat.

"Brothers! Sisters! Don't be afraid!!!"

The beautiful young female voice on the radio shouted in a very excited tone,

"This is a ten-ton fish caught by the troops during this expedition. Experts have confirmed that the fish is harmless, the meat is delicious, and it is a nutritious bighead carp!"

"This terrifying fish was caught by a fishing master in the army while fishing by the river. Please let me keep this master's identity a secret for now!"