A sly glint flashed in the veteran's eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "Captain, since the enemy has mysterious methods to destroy defensive facilities, we must find another way and achieve victory through surprise."
"Tell me about it?" Istra's eyes were full of interest and anticipation.
The veteran paused, as if preparing his words. "Since the enemy can break through from the front, why don't we deliver a fatal blow from the flank? Furthermore, we can lure them deep into our territory and then use our geographical advantage to disrupt their formation. Of course, more importantly, we need to find the enemy's command center, or rather, their weak point, and destroy it..."
At that moment, a young villager rushed into the command post, panting, and said, "Captain, it's suddenly become quiet outside. It seems the enemy is preparing for a new offensive. But our soldiers are ready for the final battle."
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Istra, who clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and said, "Very good. Proceed according to the previous plan! Comrade Veteran, please arrange for a capable squad to carry out the secret mission as soon as possible. As for the frontal defense, leave it to Sofia and me."
After saying that, he turned to Sofia and said, "Immediately contact all defense points to report the situation and prepare to receive the signal. Launch a counterattack as soon as the time is right."
While everyone was busy preparing, the villagers were talking amongst themselves:
"It's truly astonishing that someone so ordinary could act so bravely and calmly in such a critical moment," an old man remarked with deep emotion.
Another child looked up at the soldiers on the city wall and said to his parents with envy, "When I grow up, I want to be as amazing as my older brothers and sisters!"
Two women whispered amongst themselves as they packed their bags. "Did you hear? That officer just now actually planned to use a scheme to turn the tide..."
"Really? It sounds like something out of a legend, like a hero."
Time ticked by, and in the ensuing silence, only the occasional distant rustling sound foreshadowed the coming storm of brutal slaughter...
Finally, as the first rays of dawn pierced the sky and illuminated the earth, an increasingly heavy and tense atmosphere filled the air—the enemy had arrived!
Almost simultaneously, the village's alarm bells rang out, shattering the morning tranquility and announcing the official start of the war; meanwhile, a small, hidden force had already quietly set off towards its unknown destination...
"Stay alert, but don't panic," Ares reminded his companions from the highest point of the city wall, greatsword in hand. "Remember, close cooperation and teamwork are key to victory!" Just as he spoke, he felt a slight tremor in the ground, followed by several dark figures approaching... This foreshadowed an imminent battle!
Just as everyone was fully focused on preparing for battle, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it an unusual scent...
"Wait! That's..." Sophia exclaimed in shock after smelling a strange chemical odor lingering in the air, "Could it be poison gas?!"
"Damn it... Quickly shut off the ventilation vents and send people to locate and evacuate those potentially affected areas!" Realizing the gravity of the situation, Istra immediately issued the order, but his expression remained resolute. "Tonight will be our night to write a glorious chapter in history, no matter what!"
And so, as night completely enveloped the battlefield, the struggle over how to reverse the unfavorable situation and defeat the powerful enemy truly reached its climax...
As Sofia's voice faded, the entire command post seemed to freeze under an invisible force, with only the sound of people breathing rapidly. The veteran quickly adjusted the strategy: "Our men can't all stay here and wait to die. Change the plan immediately! Except for the front-line troops responsible for defense, everyone else should take the necessary equipment and disperse." His tone was resolute and full of urgency.
Meanwhile, the villagers, busy with their daily lives, were also alarmed by this sudden change. Doors that had been tightly shut now swung open, and residents gathered in small groups, trying to glean the latest news from their neighbors. "What happened?" a young woman gripped her friend's arm tightly, her eyes filled with panic. "Is it really true, as the rumors say, that they're going to use poison gas?"
"Shh—" The slightly older child next to him quickly made a shushing gesture. "Although I'm not sure of the specifics, judging from the adults' tense but determined expressions, they must have encountered a great challenge." He tried to remain calm as he said this, but in reality, even his palms were covered in sweat.
Meanwhile, on the other side, a small team preparing for a surprise attack was stealthily moving through the dense forest. Leading them was Jack, the hunter most skilled in reconnaissance and tracking. "Stop!" Just as they were about to reach their designated position, Jack suddenly raised his arm, signaling everyone to halt, and whispered, "Look over there..."
Following the direction of his finger, they saw a faint red light flickering at the edge of the woods not far away, as if someone was lighting something. "Could it be a decoy?" another team member guessed. "Whatever it is, let's confirm it first. Better safe than sorry!" Captain Ryan whispered a warning.
Just then, several gunshots shattered the temporary tranquility from the rear guard area. Sofia felt a sudden, ominous premonition: Had the gas attack begun?
"Quick, come with me to check the situation!" She turned and ordered several of her closest comrades, then quickly ran towards the source of the sound. After a brief but intense firefight, they finally repelled the small group of enemies. "Was that a probing attack?" a soldier asked breathlessly.
"I'm afraid it's not that simple." Sophia replied with a grave expression, secretly speculating about the enemy's next move. "It seems they don't just want to break through our defenses; they have another purpose."
Just as everyone was worried about the situation at the front, the sound of bugles echoed across the sky in the distance, announcing the imminent start of the war. "Is everyone ready?" Istra asked loudly from the city wall. "Ready, sir!" Countless replies rang out in unison, each face radiating fearless determination.
While everyone's attention was drawn to the battle ahead, the squad, hidden in a concealed area, had already approached their target location. "This is it, isn't it?" Jack murmured, gently touching his nose. "If we destroy that place, we might be able to turn the tide." The location he was pointing to concealed one of the enemy's communication centers; destroying it would be equivalent to disrupting a crucial link in the enemy's command system.
However, just as everyone cautiously approached the location, an unexpected incident occurred—
"Wait! There's an ambush ahead!" Xiao Wei, who had been on guard duty, suddenly screamed to warn her teammates. Immediately afterward, several enemy soldiers appeared from all sides and surrounded them...
"Damn it..." Faced with this situation, Renn frowned and pondered. Clearly, this contest was far from over. "What should we do? Force our way out or try to communicate and seek a solution?" He looked at his colleague beside him for help, but in his heart, he had already made up his mind—no matter the cost, he had to complete the mission!
"Since there's no way to retreat, we have to fight to the death! Follow me and charge out!" After saying this, he took the lead and charged at the enemy soldiers with his knife. At the same time, the other members also used their respective skills to launch a counterattack.
Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, a blinding white light illuminated the night sky, followed by an explosion—the massive energy surge released by a secret weapon urgently activated within the village to thwart a potential threat. This sudden turn of events instantly made the battlefield situation unpredictable and complex…
"What's going on? What's happening..." a wounded enemy, lying on the ground, struggled to ask the person beside him, but the answer he received only confused him more: "I don't know... but I feel like tonight is going to be an extraordinary show..."
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