Chapter 489 Everything is ready...
Just then, the sound of brakes came from below the watchtower.
The group peered out and saw Chi Yanzhou, Lu Xici, Gu Qi, and Shi Xu jump out of the car one after another.
"Brother Yan! Brother Ci! Old Gu, Old Shi...we're here!" He Zhuo leaned half his body out of the railing, waving his arms and shouting down at the top of his lungs.
The four people quickly walked up the stairs, one of them holding a tablet in his hand.
Chi Yanzhou handed the tablet in his hand directly to Lu Nange. The screen was lit up and divided into dozens of monitoring screens.
"It's much better than the network server you gave me last time. Everything is ready... the entire base is covered from all angles."
Lu Nange took the tablet, swiped her finger across the screen, and switched between different angles of the live feed.
The main gate, walls, guard posts, and even the main passageways inside the base are clearly visible...
She smiled slightly: "Then let's... wait and see how the show begins."
As the sunlight gradually took on a warm orange hue and became less glaring, the loudspeakers installed throughout the Flameheart base and the walkie-talkies in the hands of all patrol members simultaneously began to ring out.
"Attention, all Flameheart family members."
The base will be in a state of special readiness for the next few days.
Please stay indoors and rest as much as possible in the evening, and do not wander around the base.
Please rest assured...we will definitely protect everyone and will never allow anyone to destroy our home!
The announcement did not cause much panic.
In fact, the survivors had already sensed something was wrong when the base strictly prohibited personnel from leaving and significantly increased patrol forces.
This official announcement, in a way, acts like a reassurance, putting an end to the anxiety...
The base was filled with the sounds of discussion, weaving together the most authentic human experiences in this post-apocalyptic world.
In a cramped dormitory room, the mother was bending over to clear the dishes when she heard this and abruptly straightened up: "Help? You're only thirteen!"
Looking at her son's defiant face, her tone softened: "Young Master Ono is exceptionally gifted, while you're just a child with a level two supernatural ability..."
"But Mom," the boy clenched his little fists, his eyes shining brightly, "Flameheart is our home too, and I want to protect it just like Young Master Ono!"
At the entrance of another dormitory, a girl anxiously gripped the doorframe: "Grandpa, our base... will everything be alright?"
The old man squinted at the reinforced wall in the distance: "What's there to be afraid of? Our base ranks second in Beijing."
Captain Chi, you've heard a lot about what happened with Miss Lu and the others... You've heard so much about it. With them around, the sky won't fall down for Flameheart..."
In the dormitory area, several young people were having a heated discussion.
"Should we go help?"
The older man pressed down on his shoulder: "Don't make things worse."
He turned and pulled a sharpened iron rod from under the bed: "But we need to be prepared. If we're really needed, we'll fight to the death to protect this home!"
In a corner of the market, whispers of worry drifted through the twilight of the dormitory area...
"What if... I mean, what if we can't hold on? What will we do then?"
"Should we pack up first? If it really comes to it, should we just run away in the chaos?"
"Are you stupid?" The aunt next door suddenly pushed open the window.
"Listen carefully... Is there any disturbance at our base right now? Why is everyone so quiet? There's no one causing trouble? What does that mean?"
"This means everyone understands that only with Yanxin around can we continue to live like human beings!"
"What the new superhuman said—slaves in the Rock, exploited, unable to find food... How many days could you survive like that?"
"Exactly! What other base has a life like Flameheart's? As long as you work and don't slack off, you'll have plenty to eat and wear, and there are even high-level ability users overseeing things..."
"Therefore, not only can't we run, we have to go down with the base!"
"But what if...aren't you afraid?"
"You need to understand, without Flameheart, how long can we survive outside?"
......
Various discussions echoed in every corner of the base, a mixture of worry and determination, fear and hope.
Some people silently wiped their weapons, some held their children tightly in their arms, and others gathered together to exchange the information they had gathered.
At this moment, every survivor is doing their part to overcome the difficulties together with the base that has sheltered them for so long...
As the sun slowly sank below the horizon, it painted the sky a magnificent crimson, as if adding the last warm hues to the approaching night.
Warm light shone from the windows of every household, and wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys in the twilight.
If it weren't for the subtle tension in the air, this would probably have been just an ordinary dusk.
Tension and trust intertwined in the air, and everyone understood that tonight might be a sleepless night.
Inside the Lu family villa, Lu Nange and her group had already finished dinner and were sitting around the sofa, making final arrangements using a detailed map of the base.
"If the enemy were to launch a large-scale attack, these two positions would be the most likely targets."
Chi Yanzhou's slender fingers traced across the map, finally stopping at two red dots marked "Gate" and "Last Outpost".
Lu Nange nodded in agreement: "The road leading to the main gate is the most open, suitable for a strong attack. The rear outpost is close to the mountain, making it easy to approach from a concealed position."
She looked up at everyone: "Therefore, we need to focus our strongest forces on these two locations."
After careful discussion, a three-shift rotation plan was finally determined...
All Flameheart ability users were divided into three echelons to ensure sufficient combat power to deal with emergencies at any time.
"Leave the main gate to me," Lu Nange said first, patting Lu Beiye's head as he lay on her lap. "Aye, come with me."
"Yes, wherever you go, I'll go!" The little guy immediately straightened his back, put on a serious expression, but couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.
Wen Qing: "In large-scale conflicts, healers can play the most important role... I'll also guard the gate."
Chi Yanzhou's gaze swept over the furthest outpost on the map: "I'll leave this one to you. The other outposts need to be prepared as well; we must lead separate teams!"
Therefore, the remaining thirteen sentry posts were led by Lu Xici, Shi Xu, Gu Qi, He Zhuo, Ji Xian, Chi Yi, Gu Wan, Luo Xingyou, Sang Xu, Chi Qingyue, Gu's father, He Huaijing, Chi Si... respectively!
Lu Nange: "Hold your cell phones and walkie-talkies! Remember, report any unusual activity immediately, and do not act rashly..."
If the enemy chooses to launch a strong attack, Shi Xu and I will use our mental energy to detect them and immediately notify you. You will then hand over the sentry post to your deputy captain and regroup!
If, contrary to our plan, the enemy launches a strong attack from the other outposts... Ah Ye, Zhizhi, Gangzi, and I will arrive immediately!
"Okay, Nan Nan!"
"Okay, little sister!"
Chi Yanzhou: "Vehicles will be prepared under each sentry post... Everyone should keep communication channels open."
As night deepened, figures silently disappeared into the darkness, heading to their respective posts.
The beams of searchlights swept across the night sky, and the staff on duty watched every frame intently on the monitor screen.
On this seemingly peaceful night, Flameheart Base had already deployed an invisible defensive network, quietly awaiting the possible storm.
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