Published: February 12, 2025
Many middle-level leaders who witnessed this scene were drenched in sweat.
It wasn't that they were afraid of this enemy, but rather that allowing such a battle team to enter the core area of Jicheng meant that many would be punished for their negligence!
"Ding!"
A crystal-clear goblet was placed on the table, and Meng Ao squinted his eyes, looking at the suddenly appearing battle team with a chill on his face.
Next to him, Mr. Lan's expression was even worse; his handsome face was almost twisted.
Although his public position was merely the captain of Meng Ao's personal guard, everyone knew he had a hand in all matters of Jicheng. Many positions, especially the good ones, were filled by people he arranged because of his relationship with Meng Ao, and many chose to turn a blind eye to this.
However, this time, it was clear that he would have to take responsibility for what happened.
How did this enemy get in? How did they reach the heart of the city? How did they know the location of the conference room?
All of these required someone to pay the price.
He would definitely be one of them.
"Block them, kill them!"
Mr. Lan rushed to the window, not knowing who he was giving orders to, but he fixed his gaze on the enemies charging in from about three kilometers away, wishing he could tear them apart!
Immediately, someone in the room wanted to rush out but was stopped.
"Don't move."
In the entire Red Kwanzaa Free Army, there was only one person whose words could override Mr. Lan's: that was Meng Ao.
For some unknown reason, the man's voice seemed to carry a force that calmed the anxious hearts of the middle-level leaders.
"Lan'er, you are too anxious."
Mr. Lan turned around, his beautiful face showing a hint of grievance.
"Although our Red Kwanzaa Free Army isn't a major force, we are still on the national district power rankings. Since they dare to act against us and have approached us silently, launching an attack from such a close distance, it shows they are not afraid of us."
To everyone's surprise, Meng Ao did not issue any orders but began to lecture Mr. Lan. The other mid-level leaders, although confused, could only listen quietly.
Though this area was not the primary defensive focus of Jicheng, many generals had gathered here today, with a lot of them bringing their guard teams. They were downstairs, along with the nearby patrols and defensive squads. In fact, there were quite a few soldiers near the building, and they had already started to intercept the team. The sounds of fierce fighting were already coming in from outside.
"You can give orders, but your commands are unclear. You said to block them and kill them. Who do you want to intercept them? Who should kill them? Such vague orders will only allow those close to you to act."
Upon hearing this, not only did the few people who had tried to rush out turn pale, but even Mr. Lan was stunned, nervously looking at Meng Ao as if he wanted to explain.
But the boss of the Red Kwanzaa Free Army waved his hand.
"I don't intend to hold you accountable and know your loyalty to me. Otherwise, do you think you would have the chance to turn my people into your own? That’s because you have always been my person."
Although the words were somewhat convoluted, those who had almost been scared to death earlier regained their composure upon hearing this.
"And at the moment you gave the order, did you clearly observe the enemy's situation? Have you assessed their equipment? After judging their speed, can you predict their evolution level? Do you have a Plan B? Even a Plan C?"
"I, I..."
Mr. Lan stammered and couldn't say anything.
"Boss, they're almost upon us. Shouldn’t we discuss this later and quickly send people to block them?"
A brigade commander in the second row had an anxious expression, and being of a more impatient nature, he spoke his mind.
The enemy was charging now; when was it the right time for lecturing? Did it have to be right now?
"Why do we need to block them?" Meng Ao asked.
"Huh? Not block them?"
The brigade commander looked confused, not understanding.