The Last Commander of the Red Alert

In the Command Room, Su Chen acted decisively, appointing himself as the one in charge and assigning Yun Ru to issue orders.

With each command experience, Yun Ru made fewer and fewer mistakes, effectively suppressing the Zerg forces with the strength of the Red Alert Base.

Although the Zerg were numerous, they were scattered across various locations on the planet. It would take them some time to gather together, while the Red Alert Base's forces could advance quickly. In comparison, the Zerg were at a disadvantage.

Additionally, the threat of the Red Alert Base's Superweapon loomed over them. Once the Zerg gathered in large numbers, a single Superweapon strike would turn their formidable army into a laughingstock.

"Commander, we just received a report that someone wishes to meet with you. He claims to have held a high-ranking position in a powerful nation," Yun Ru reported.

"Very well, let him in. I'm curious to know if this 'high-ranking' individual possesses any valuable information," Su Chen replied.

Before long, an ordinary-looking old man entered the room. His expression appeared weary, his face lined with wrinkles, yet his clothing was surprisingly clean, reflecting his meticulous nature.

"Are you the Commander of this Base? I am Lu Gang, as you can see, just an ordinary elderly man," the old man spoke with an air of equality, but his words indicated a desire to take control of the conversation.

Su Chen glanced at him nonchalantly, unaffected by such subtleties.

"What brings you here?" Su Chen preferred straightforwardness and got to the point.

The old man's eyes scrutinized Su Chen, seemingly trying to decipher the kind of person he was. After a brief contemplation, he spoke, "I am here as a representative of the survivors. We would like to meet with Commander to discuss when we can regain our freedom."

Su Chen smirked, detecting the hidden agenda behind the old man's words. This Commander did not seem like an easy person to deal with.

"Is that all, or do you also expect special treatment, fine food, and comfort as honored guests?" Su Chen raised an eyebrow.

A hint of unease crossed the old man's mind. He sensed Su Chen's underlying distrust.

"Not at all. We have been living underground without freedom for a long time. Witnessing Commander's army repelling the Zerg has filled us with excitement. Many among us are willing to join your ranks. Commander, what are your thoughts on this?" the old man inquired.

Su Chen's cold smile betrayed the old man's true intentions. From the beginning, he had not been honest.

Even without psychic control, Su Chen, with his psychic power, could sense the malice within the old man's heart.

A moment of thought was enough to realize that an old man surviving in this apocalypse until now and doing so well must possess certain means.

He met this old man to obtain the information he needed, not to waste time on idle talk.

"One last chance," Su Chen declared, closing his eyes.

A sudden bead of sweat formed on the old man's brow. Hearing these words, he knew that his true intentions had been exposed. Who exactly was this Commander and why had he never encountered or even heard of him before?

If it was about the last vestiges of power left behind before the world's destruction, why had a young man like him been chosen as the Commander?

The old man couldn't fathom it. Red Alert Base was evidently not originally from this planet.

He realized that his initial plan needed a complete overhaul. This young man before him was not someone he could easily manipulate.

"Commander, in truth, I came here with some personal motives. I am willing to volunteer to lead the survivors, so that you won't have to waste your time on those wretched souls," the old man admitted, bowing slightly.

Su Chen opened his eyes, his gaze steady. "I've already given you a chance."

As soon as the words left his lips, Psychic power took direct control of the old man.

"How much do you know about the Zerg Hive?" Su Chen inquired.

"The appearance of the Zerg was sudden, about three years ago. A massive meteorite fell from the sky into the ocean. Many countries took an interest in the meteorite and dispatched naval forces to salvage it. However, a large number of Zerg emerged, leading to the complete annihilation of the naval forces sent to retrieve it..."

It appeared that the Zerg had originated from the ocean, utilizing its abundant resources to breed a formidable Zerg army that attacked neighboring countries. While humanity could barely hold its own against the Zerg with conventional weapons, their struggle intensified when the Zerg Hive started producing powerful Zerg that regular weaponry couldn't harm, except for Nuclear Weapons.

After months of resistance, with a high human casualty rate and most territories falling to the Zerg, humanity realized it couldn't defeat the Zerg. Their only choice was to use Nuclear Weapons to destroy the world, taking the Zerg down with them.

On that fateful day, the night sky turned brilliantly bright, casting an intense glare across the planet's sky. Nuclear bombs from various countries were simultaneously detonated, nearly devastating the entire planet, with the epicenter being the location where the meteorite had crashed.

They had hoped this would obliterate the Zerg, but they had underestimated the Zerg's resilience. As long as the Zerg Hive survived, the Zerg would persist.

From the old man's account, Su Chen gathered the approximate location of the meteorite, which was likely the core of the Zerg Hive.

"A miniature Zerg Hive, is it? Was it an accident, or..."

Su Chen's greatest concern was whether this star system was situated within the Zerg territory. If it were, they would face considerable trouble.

As Space Channels couldn't accommodate Warships' size, Su Chen opted to build a new Warship factory on-site and construct new Warships for exploring the situation outside.

With sufficient Energy Points, the construction proceeded swiftly, and a Warship was soon ready. This time, Su Chen chose not to deploy Red Alert troops but had Alice directly control the Warship for the reconnaissance mission.

Since acquiring Alice, Su Chen had realized that many tasks could be entrusted to her. With her computational abilities, she always made optimal choices.

Once the Psychic control ended, the old man regained consciousness, unaware of what had just transpired.

"Commander, everything I told you is true. I believe there are undoubtedly restless elements among the survivors. With my abilities, I can be of great help to you," he said, sensing the need to sweeten the deal. "I also know something very few are aware of. Those who did know are all dead, except for me."

He looked at Su Chen earnestly. "I hope you'll grant me a chance in exchange for this information."

"Go on," Su Chen urged.

The old man gritted his teeth and revealed a crucial piece of information, "Among the high-ranking humans, some were infiltrated by the Zerg!" (To be continued...)

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