Chapter 59: X Squadron

What does a one-sided situation mean? Everything happening before them was exactly that.

The analysis reports from the military staff offices in Wan J City could hold out for two days. Then, in just half an hour, the entire frontline collapsed, battered into pieces by the Fierce Beasts. Yes, humanity still incorrectly underestimated the strength of the Fierce Beasts. Their attack power , defense, speed, and other attributes were completely beyond human control.

The once unified frontline had now fallen into a scene of fighting individually.

Some places were dead silent. Some Fierce Beasts were gnawing on the corpses of fallen soldiers. The soil was full of blood. The Fierce Beasts’ combat style meant that almost every dead soldier was unrecognizable. Especially for soldiers inside the defensive fortifications; none of them were left whole. Some were fused with chunks of concrete.

Resistance could only cause damage to low-level, first and second-tier Fierce Beasts. Intense firing would only attract stronger Fierce Beasts.

A giant Boneback Beast leaped over the trench. Its toes sank deep into the soft soil. As it lifted its feet, it kicked up a cloud of dust. Every move the Boneback Beast made felt earth-shattering. Huge like small hills, they flattened everything in their path. Even iron giants like tanks could not withstand their steps. Often, after being trampled, the tanks were crushed into the mud.

A long, mournful bellow resounded. The Boneback Beast made a cow-like sound, dominating the other beasts across the battlefield.

Seeing all this in the command center, everyone from Commander-in-Chief Peng Chunhua down to ordinary soldiers turned pale.

Peng Chunhua did not think death was terrifying. He was a soldier who had gradually risen to high positions after participating in several foreign wars. The fierce South Vietnam of the past had never made him feel even a hint of fear. But now, he felt afraid. He felt how close death was to him. Fighting such completely unfamiliar monsters, all high-tech weapons turned into useless scrap metal.

“Two days. But it took less than two hours for them to break through.” Peng Chunhua slumped in his chair. In just two short hours, the soldiers had suffered heavy casualties and equipment was severely damaged. The Wan J frontline, which had fifty thousand people, was now broken and incomplete. “How is the evacuation in the rear going?”

In two hours, perhaps only one percent had escaped?

“Commander, it is time to retreat. The Fierce Beasts are already not far from here. While the Flying Fierce Beasts are not yet airborne, it is still possible to leave.”

An aide’s reminder made Peng Chunhua sigh. He slowly nodded, stood up, and adjusted his military cap. There was no point in taking documents and other items from the command center. Since they were fighting Fierce Beasts, not human enemies, there was no need to worry about confidentiality regulations.

Just as Peng Chunhua was preparing to leave, an aide rushed in quickly. After saluting, he said, “Commander, we just received news that the rescue forces have arrived in Wan J City.”

Peng Chunhua stopped in his tracks and said joyfully, “Which unit is it?”

The arrival of the rescue forces might not stop the Fierce Beasts’ advance, but it could delay them for longer. This would give the civilians more time to evacuate. It was good news amidst bad news. As long as the civilians could evacuate, he would have accomplished a great deed. There would be no talk of defeat.

The aide’s expression became strange. “Commander, it is the X Squadron.”

“The X Unit?” Peng Chunhua thought for a moment. He had never heard of this unit. “No matter what unit they are, it is good that they came. Who is their commander?”

Hearing this, the aide’s expression became even more bitter. He hesitated and said, “Commander, the X Unit has only seventeen members. The commander is Lian Ruixue. She is the granddaughter of Old Lian, the Chief of General Staff. She was sent to the Ninth Squadron for training from a young age. She became the captain of the Ninth Squadron at age seventeen. However, there is no news on when she became the commander of the X Squadron. The X Squadron is likely a special force unit that was formed recently.”

After hearing what the aide said, Peng Chunhua became angry. “Nonsense. Why didn’t the Lian Family keep an eye on this girl named Lian… Lian Ruixue? This is a battlefield, not their Ninth Squadron’s training ground. So what if they are Special Forces? In front of Fierce Beasts, are they just doomed? Are they harder than tank armor? No, immediately notify Old Lian. Tell him to recall the rescue forces. If something goes wrong… how can I explain myself to Old Lian?”

The current situation was completely not a war between humans. It relied on tactics and individual combat skills. Even a Special Forces Soldier could not face a single lowest-tier Multi-legged Insect Beast alone.

“Yes, Commander. I will notify Old Lian immediately.”

The aide hurriedly left. Peng Chunhua slammed his fist hard onto the desk. “A group of flower boxing and embroidery leg techniques led by a girl. What are they doing here stirring up trouble? Seventeen people. What use are they?”

“Commander Peng, speaking ill of others behind their backs is very unethical.”

As soon as Peng Chunhua’s voice faded, a cold voice sounded from behind. At some unknown time, a tall woman with a cold, frosty expression appeared. She wore a tactical camouflage uniform and looked at Peng Chunhua expressionlessly. At this moment, in her eyes, the status of a commander did not bring out any respect she might have shown when facing a frontline commander.

Behind the tall woman were sixteen soldiers wearing the same tactical camouflage uniforms. Their faces showed no emotion. Standing in the command center, they looked like wooden carvings.

Although her words seemed plain, Peng Chunhua felt a massive killing aura rise behind him. A man who had survived over ten battles, he couldn’t help but shiver. Because this killing aura was too powerful. It contained a bloody, Raging Fury. He could not imagine what kind of soldiers, after experiencing so many battles, could accumulate such a killing aura.

Several guards finally ran in at this time. They pointed their submachine guns at these seventeen people. “Commander, they… they…”

Peng Chunhua waved his hand and said, “I already know. You can withdraw.” After the guards left, he glanced at the woman standing in front of him. Her face was exquisite. It was cold, yet it gave a feeling of hidden softness. The combination of strength and gentleness gave her a unique aura that attracted people at first glance.

She was a woman who was extremely beautiful and also very durable to look at.

This was Peng Chunhua’s comment on the tall woman. He had already guessed that the other party was Lian Ruixue leading the X Squadron. With a hint of anger, he said, “Nonsense. Does your grandfather know you are out here?”

Lian Ruixue’s face showed no expression. “The X Squadron is a special unit under the leadership of the General Staff. It is currently in a classified state. The combat order for this mission was personally issued by Chief of General Staff Lian. They sent my squadron to rescue the worst-hit defensive frontline in Wan J City.”

“But what role can your seventeen people play?” Peng Chunhua pointed to the huge LCD screen in the command center and said, “Do you see? They cannot be stopped by human force. You coming here is just signing your own death warrant. I have already requested your grandfather to recall the troops. Listen to me, go back to the rear. Don’t let your grandfather worry.”

Lian Ruixue still had a cold expression. She said lightly, “Thank you, Commander Peng, for your concern. This is the first battle since the X Squadron was established. It is also a difficult test given by the country. Whether the country can see hope depends on how we, the X Squadron, perform this time.” Ignoring Peng Chunhua, she turned around. “All present, move to the battlefield. Go and prove that you are humanity’s strongest new type of soldier.”

“Yes, Commander!”

The sixteen people turned and left the command center immediately.

Lian Ruixue turned her head and said coldly, “Commander Peng, if you are a coward, you can leave first. I think no one will blame you.”

After saying this, she left the command center without looking back.