Morton Walker returned to the military district outside Hero City. Despite the passing of several months, Hero City remained on high alert. Due to its proximity to the human habitation of Wei Jing, there had been extensive media coverage for a period of time, but the Federation had vigorously suppressed it. Now, the city was an empty one, with only a few mutant zombies left behind, who had been captured. There was no intention of repopulating the city.
As Morton Walker disembarked from the plane, he exclaimed loudly, "Sound the emergency assembly alarm. I want the entire Federation to hear it."
"Yes, sir!" The guard saluted and quickly hurried away.
At that moment, the entire Federation was engrossed in the university games at the War God Academy, watching as Barrett Walker won medal after medal. He was on the verge of becoming the darling of the entire Federation, not knowing that the undercurrents within it were churning like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment.
At Morton Walker's command, the military district, which had less than five divisions, was assembled. As they gazed at the armed helicopters patrolling the sky, it was clear that Morton Walker meant business this time. Sitting in the command vehicle, he looked at the figures on the screens before him, his expression calm as he asked, "Are you ready? Have you made up your minds?" If anyone else had been present, they would have been astonished. These numbered screens displayed the marshals of major military districts and even the deceased heroes who had been glorified as martyrs.
The person on screen number one remained silent, while a deep, growling voice emanated from screen number two. The reactions of the individuals on the various screens varied. Morton Walker, despite being a marshal of a major military district, did not have overall military authority in the Federation. An elderly man with graying hair and beard, who always appeared to be smiling, like a kind old gentleman from the neighborhood, was known to those who understood him as Rein Muller. He had been posthumously honored as one of the top ten marshals for his role in the defense of the Yellow River Valley. One of the ten outer satellite cities had been named in his honor, and yet here he was, alive and well. However, the others on the screen were the same, which had become quite numbing to witness. He spoke softly, "Nephew, it's not that I, this old man, don't want to act, but I haven't received any orders. If the military department gives the command, I'll even turn the world upside down for you."
"Yes, indeed! Consider it carefully, don't act rashly!"
"Brother, there's no need to say anything. You're a true man. If they won't go with you, I will! I can't bear to see our mentor being slandered by these people. I'll brave any danger to fight back if they dare to bully us."
"Jace, don't be impulsive. Aren't you just adding fuel to the fire? We should discuss this calmly."
"Sadin, you're just being too rational. Even when they've come knocking at our door, you want to discuss? I've had enough of your rationality!"
"Enough, stop arguing. Let's listen to Sadin Farma's advice. A well-thought-out plan is more prudent." Rein Muller's angry shout silenced all the noise, demonstrating his high authority among the others. Even Morton Walker wanted to argue, but seeing the resolute expression on Rein Muller's face, he swallowed the words that had reached his lips. Clearly, he hadn't expected Rein Muller to oppose him. It seemed that he would have to enter Wei Jing alone. Rein Muller also seemed unwilling to give up on Morton Walker, solemnly closing the other videos and saying to him, "Morton, I've watched you grow up and make your way to where you are today. Your father did everything for the Federation, and you've suffered as well. I want to have a good talk with you."
Morton Walker understood his meaning and promptly closed the other people's videos, saying to him, "Uncle Muller, go ahead and speak your mind. You know my character very well. Once I've made a decision, I won't easily give up."
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"I know!" Rayn Mulak sighed heavily, then continued, "We are all old, lacking your valor, but each of us is not weak or fearful. We don't want you to go because the odds of success are too low. I'm not stopping Jess and Xiao Fang from going, not targeting you. Going would only put yourself at risk for no gain. Listen to Uncle Mulak's advice, wait patiently, the truth will be revealed one day."
"Uncle Mulak, you are indeed old, but I have made up my mind and will not change it," Morton Walk said, closing the video with Rayn Mulak and opening others. Addressing them, he said, "Jess, Sathin... will you join me in this endeavor? If so, we remain brothers. If not, our brotherhood will cease. I have decided to venture forth alone, for better or for worse."
Seeing the solemn expression on Morton Walk's face, the others were inexplicably moved. However, their army's influence was significant, with their defense zones consisting of several major satellite cities. If there was a mutiny upon their return to the capital, there would be no force to stop the invasion of extraterrestrial creatures. They would be the sinners of the entire federation.
"Alright, I understand your decision," Morton Walk reached out to close the video, but the people in the video quickly spoke up, "Don't rush! We have also made up our minds. Damn it, we have guarded this gate for a lifetime, and it's time to let loose. Otherwise, those politicians will continue to rule over us, and Morton! I'm with you. Sathin, it's up to you whether you go or not. Either way, I'm going."
"Hmph! Since you are all going, then I won't reconsider. I have to let loose at least once in my life. Otherwise, these people will forget what we look like," Sathin Famo smiled faintly. As a strategist in the federation, he had his own considerations and was not usually so impulsive. He must have figured out certain factors.
"Good! Since you have all spoken, it would be disloyal of us not to go. Damn it, where did all these noble principles come from? We have spent our whole lives reasoning with people, but they have never reasoned with us! Today, we won't reason with them either."
The atmosphere in the video was lively! Each of them, red-faced and angry, remembered how they had begged for funding, only to have the members of parliament constantly find reasons to reduce it. Talking about national and human righteousness, but did anyone ever pity them, except for themselves? This was the end of the world, and humanity could be wiped out at any moment. Continuing with the previous administrative methods was nonsense. Fed up for a long time, now they were finally causing a commotion because of the wrongful accusation of the war god Mas Walk.
"Let's cause a commotion! The more united we are, the smaller the loss of strength. When our forces are consolidated, they will be even greater! This lifeless federation will eventually fall into its own hands, and they will bear the brunt of all the blame!" Morton Walk looked at the excited people in the video. He believed that as long as he mobilized them, they would not betray him like shameless politicians. He had already succeeded halfway!
"How should we attack, Sathin, you are the most intelligent, present a plan!" The generals and marshals in the video looked towards the middle-aged man with a stern face.
"Well! It is said that when one appears weak, one is actually strong, and when one appears strong, one is actually weak. Carter, your mechanized unit is the fiercest in a direct assault. The southern region is separated by the Yellow River. You will launch the first attack from the south, making them think it's just a diversion. They definitely won't pay attention to you then. Green, your legion has the most ace pilots. You will provide air support to Carter, confusing them about our true intentions..." Sathin Famo quickly began to lay out the plan in the video.
"I knew you had quick wits, Sathin! You must have had this plan ready for a while! You just delayed it because you didn't dare to show it in front of everyone earlier," Jess Varell said with a playful smile, causing a wave of friendly smiles from the group of generals and marshals.
Morton Walker gazed upon these pure smiles, feeling a warmth within his heart. After achieving success, he would bear the name of a sinner himself! Let him see that in this world, not only he can sacrifice for this federation, but he can as well! He only hoped that Barrett Walker could forgive him. After making all the arrangements, Morton Walker opened the microphone, straightened his collar to appear impeccable, and then solemnly issued the command. Stepping forward, the fate of humanity would ultimately lead where? "Depart! Towards the capital city!" At the moment the command was given, nothing else mattered, for he had prepared himself for death.