The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse
Chapter 276 - 270: Warning

Chapter 276: Chapter 270: Warning

Aside from Li Yang, who was being cared for by Pakistani medical staff, the entire Spark Squad attended the luncheon. The long table before them was filled with food, most notably roasted chicken, lamb, and a variety of curried stews, and of course, thin flatbreads.

If this had been a state banquet, then it must be considered quite frugal. However, knowing that this meal was laid out after the area had been besieged for three months with extreme food scarcity, one should be thankful that Pakistan could provide such a meal.

About sixty people were present, and on the Pakistani side, they were all high-ranking officials, with political figures in suits or robes, and military personnel, naturally, in uniforms.

The problem was that this luncheon could only put together dishes for two tables, and although the table with Pakistani Chief Mahari had exactly the same dishes as Gao Yuan’s, the quantity of food was obviously less.

Now was a time of war, and the rituals were simplified, but Mahari still needed to express his welcome and give a speech. After everyone present had listened to Mahari and collectively welcomed Gao Yuan and his team, they all left one by one.

In the end, only the two tables of people remained.

The same dishes, on Gao Yuan’s side of the table, were served in a pot, while at Mahari’s table, they were on a plate. When Mahari invited Gao Yuan and his team to enjoy the meal to their hearts’ content, a few of the top core figures of Pakistan also started to eat, but no matter how they ate, the plate of food seemed no less full.

Gao Yuan felt uncomfortable watching this, now understanding that Pakistan really had nothing left to offer.

Everyone had left the room because it simply wasn’t feasible to provide a meal that could be shared by dozens of people.

Yu Shunzhou and a few others were under the impression that this was just a Pakistani custom.

"This chicken is good, it’s a bit like Orleans barbecue chicken wing, try it."

Yu Shunzhou whispered to Gao Yuan sitting beside him, then he picked up a flatbread, placed two skewers of meat on it, rolled the meat in the bread, and said, "Let’s have a big bread wrapped around the roast meat, it’s delicious."

Most of the food was bread, and the golden-fried flatbreads looked quite good. Xinghe picked up a piece, took a bite, then shook his head, "Too greasy, I don’t like it."

Gao Yuan coughed softly twice, then he spoke in a low voice, "Hey, hey, pay attention, uh, let’s be civilized about how we eat, that’s enough, no wasting food, but also no endless eating, there’s an extreme shortage of grain here, let’s not be rude and let’s respect the dignity of our poor relatives, that’s the idea, you all understand."

Xinghe asked Gao Yuan, "What does it mean to respect the dignity of our poor relatives?"

Gao Yuan hurriedly replied, "You wouldn’t understand, only those who have suffered poverty truly comprehend. Just eat but don’t waste, that will do."

Gao Yuan and his team were whispering among themselves, while Yao Yi and Chen Wei were sitting at Mahari’s table.

Mahari also spoke softly, "I’m sorry that we couldn’t host you better..."

Yao Yi quickly said, "It has been very good, extremely good, you see how happy our young men are eating."

The situation in Gilgit was too dire, so Mahari gave time for Yao Yi and Gao Yuan to communicate internally first before discussing the situation with Yao Yi. He couldn’t wait for the luncheon to end to start discussing serious matters.

"Mr. Ambassador, may I ask you to introduce the situation now?"

Mahari leaned slightly towards Yao Yi and said, "I want to know, how many reinforcements has Your Country sent?"

Yao Yi didn’t hesitate, as he had already discussed with Chen Wei how to answer Mahari’s question.

"General, I’m sorry to tell you that actually there are no large numbers of reinforcements, just these dozen or so people."

The expectant Mahari stiffened, then he let out a soft sigh.

Yao Yi continued, "The situation within our country is extremely complex, and we no longer have the ability to send troops for support."

Mahari nodded and whispered, "I can understand..."

Disappointment was written all over Mahari’s face. Ever since the Sanitation Workers abruptly declared war on Pakistan and the Indians, disregarding the greater human interest, he had been meeting with Yao Yi almost every day. And ever since Gilgit was besieged, his only topic with Yao Yi was the hope that Yao Yi would ask Shenzhou for assistance.

Now, people from Shenzhou had arrived, but the news they brought also completely shattered Mahari’s hopes.

"In any case, the enemy on our eastern front has collapsed, which is ultimately excellent news. On behalf of all Pakistanis, I express my gratitude."

There was no formal assistance, but the arrival of Gao Yuan and his team had indeed helped to lift the siege of Gilgit, and they had played a key role, so Mahari’s thanks were sincere.

Yao Yi asked Mahari, "Has Your Country decided what to do next?"

"Regarding the assistance from Your Country..."

"Unfortunately, given the current situation, we cannot provide more assistance in the short term."

Mahari sighed and said, "If that’s the case, we will initiate negotiations with the Sanitation Workers again. Their encirclement has been broken, and their logistics are also very difficult. We plan to exchange prisoners for the withdrawal of the Sanitation Workers. Although I am very reluctant to let the Sanitation Workers leave unpunished, we have no other choice."

"Every person is precious now, and I also believe the Sanitation Workers won’t give up so many prisoners."

Mahari seemed a bit helpless; he spoke quietly to someone next to him and then said in a low voice, "This afternoon, we will send representatives to make contact with the Sanitation Workers. If they agree to negotiate, then we will start the negotiations as quickly as possible. We have no more food, and we don’t have enough to feed our own people, let alone too many prisoners."

After making a helpless gesture, Mahari picked up a glass of water and said, "I need to express my gratitude to these brave warriors once again, thank them for their courageous actions, and to be honest, I cannot understand even now how they managed to break through the enemy’s defense of more than ten thousand men with just over a dozen people."

Mahari lifted a glass of water and approached the table where Gao Yuan and his team were seated. Then, with the help of an interpreter and a smiling face, he said, "First, I extend a sincere welcome to all of you for your arrival, I am thankful and extremely admiring of the miracle you have created, and the miraculous feat in the history of warfare you have achieved. Thank you, gentlemen. The lunch is rather modest, for which I am very sorry."

Gao Yuan, holding his water glass, said, "I’m very grateful to you, General, for your generous hospitality. We are well aware of the difficulties Your Country is facing, and moreover, I believe that what to eat is actually not important; what matters is the sincerity of hospitality when treating friends. So, General, thank you for your generous hospitality."

Mahari smiled, raised his water glass, and said, "To the traditional friendship between the people of our two nations, and to victory, cheers."