The Last Commander of the Red Alert - Chapter 585: Strike First, Ask Questions Later

In the end, Su Chen decided to seize control of this planet first before contemplating further actions.

Regardless of who lay behind this planet’s machinations, given the substantial commotion they had stirred up without showing themselves, it was increasingly likely that they were not present here at all.

The order was swiftly executed, and a substantial force from Red Alert surged outwards, launching an offensive against the Zerg.

The Zerg appeared unprepared for human aggression. Caught off guard, they engaged in a fierce tug-of-war, controlled by the Zerg Hive at their rear.

What the Zerg took the most pride in was their sheer numbers, exhausting the resources of an entire planet. The Zerg count had already reached several billion!

However, the majority of them were low-tier Zerg, with only a sparse number of high-tier Zerg.

On the first day of battle, Red Alert Base expanded its territory by dozens of kilometers, littered with the corpses of Zerg. Red Alert Base incurred only minor losses in terms of energy points used for manufacturing ammunition.

On the following day, the Zerg Hive altered its strategy, attempting to gather all the Zerg forces to break through Red Alert Base’s defenses in one swift assault.

Facing this situation, Yun Ru made a decisive move, deploying the Superweapon Psionic Wave Disruptor once again. This superweapon, originally from Red Alert, caused the Zerg to lose at least tens of millions in numbers.

Despite suffering heavy losses, the Zerg Hive seemed relentless, continuously amassing Zerg forces and pressing forward.

“Commander, is this Zerg Hive out of its mind, going all in from the get-go?” Yun Ru found it hard to fathom.

Su Chen narrowed his eyes. “No, this Zerg Hive is quite clever. Perhaps it has identified our weakness, which is our significant numerical disadvantage compared to the Zerg. If it gives us time to develop, it won’t stand a chance. It can only hope to succeed in one fell swoop.”

“In that case, we can’t let this Zerg Hive escape. I’m very interested in it as an experimental subject,” Yun Ru’s eyes flashed with a hint of fanaticism.

The overt actions of the Zerg quickly caught the attention of the survivors on the planet. However, they dared not reveal themselves. Faced with the overwhelming might of the Zerg, their individual capabilities paled in comparison.

Su Chen observed something from the survivors on this planet. While there were no Transcendents in this world, it seemed that some individuals had developed Semi-Powered Abilities under the stimulus of Nuclear Radiation, much like Lily. However, their abilities were far inferior, struggling even against weaker Zerg, let alone the Zerg’s massive army.

“What are those bugs up to?”

In a dimly lit space, a deep voice resounded.

“Who knows? Ever since the world was plunged into chaos by the Nuclear Bomb, the Zerg have completely ignored us humans. They kill us only incidentally, never actively seeking us out. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have a chance to survive,” a voice tinged with self-mockery replied.

This was an underground bunker in the city, home to less than five hundred people, most of whom bore the pallor of malnutrition and exhibited physical weakness.

The impact of Nuclear Weapons on the world was substantial, most notably in the form of nuclear radiation affecting various plants. They either died or mutated to become inedible.

Relying on a dwindling stock of stored food, they had barely survived until now. However, their food supply was running dangerously low. If they couldn’t find new sustenance, their survival was only a matter of time.

In desperation, the most influential individuals here had sent people out to search for food, and these two were among those dispatched.

They navigated through numerous passageways, gradually approaching the surface, their fear intensifying with each step closer to the outside world.

After all, they hadn’t set foot on the surface since then.

“These two guns can only deal with the weakest type of Zerg, right? If we encounter higher-tier Zerg, these guns are just toys,” one man said with a bitter smile.

In their terminology, higher-tier Zerg were equivalent to second-order Transcendents among humans.

“It’s better to have something than nothing. The radiation on the surface is still severe. Even if we find food, we won’t survive for long,” another person held a device measuring radiation levels in his hand. His expression changed as he saw the reading on it.

“When we go back, it’s death. The boss won’t let us return empty-handed.”

“Look, there’s an exit up ahead.”

The two men saw an opening in front, and sunlight streamed through it.

They climbed out with great effort, taking a while to adjust to the blinding sunlight.

They were both wearing tattered clothes, and their skin was covered in sores. One of them had a festering wound on his right arm, emitting a faint odor.

“We’re running out of time. Let’s hurry and find food. Hopefully, there’s still some left in the City.”

As they searched for food, they could feel faint vibrations coming from the ground. They knew that this was caused by the movement of the Zerg army. However, they were puzzled as to what could make the Zerg army move so rapidly.

They didn’t dwell on it and continued their search for food.

They searched for several hours without any success. When some people had initially entered the underground bunker, they had taken all the surrounding food with them. Finding new sustenance was not an easy task.

Just as they had finally found a small stash of food stored by a local family, a sound of explosion reached their ears.

“Is that… the sound of Shell?” The two men exchanged glances, suddenly showing signs of excitement.

Only humans could use Shell; the Zerg would not use human weapons!

Were there still humans fighting outside? This was great news for them.

They quickly collected the food and rushed towards the direction of the explosion. They reached the highest nearby building, took out a battered telescope from their backpack, and carefully looked through it.

They saw an endless horde of Zerg armies besieging a certain location. From that location, massive cannon fire erupted, directly annihilating the Zerg army. The sight was unforgettable for the two men.

The battle quickly came to an end, and they noticed that the tank forces were heading in their direction.

“We’re saved! They must be the hidden power of the humans. Hahaha!”

The two men rejoiced and rushed to welcome the hidden power of these humans. However, to their astonishment, as soon as these people arrived, they were captured and detained.

The two men: “???” (To be continued…)

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