The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse
Chapter 457 - 450: Maximum Alert

Chapter 457: Chapter 450: Maximum Alert

Diverting Disaster was a tactic Gao Yang spoke of with ease.

If flying up to six thousand meters would definitely attract the aliens, then regardless of whether the Sanitation Worker had already allied with the aliens, there was a definite risk. In that case, even if Gao Yang had helicopters and drones, he couldn’t rashly take off and fly them over his own territory.

"So the question is, how do we launch something that can reach an altitude of six thousand meters over enemy territory, be it a plane or anything else that can fly?"

Gao Yang spoke up, directing his question to Ailin.

Without hesitation, Ailin replied, "Fly the helicopter at ultra-low altitude, and raise the altitude after reaching Malakal."

Gao Yang immediately said, "Losing a helicopter is no big deal, but the problem is that the pilot definitely won’t be able to return, right? Would a drone work?"

Ailin shook her head, then with a look of helplessness said, "Drones don’t have the ability to fly at ultra-low altitudes, and their cruising speed is slow, making them easy targets to be shot down. So, it will be difficult for you to fly a Rainbow Four Drone from our base to the enemy’s, and also, we can’t be sure whether the drones won’t attract the aliens’ attack just by taking off, as has happened before."

Gao Yang scratched his head and said, "That’s troublesome..."

Ailin laughed and said, "Actually, it’s not that difficult. Why are you only thinking of airplanes? After all, balloons can also fly, and reaching an altitude of six thousand meters isn’t hard at all. Boss, we have weather balloons."

Gao Yang was startled for a moment, then he immediately looked toward Xinghe.

Gao Yuan didn’t fully understand, but Xinghe finally perked up because she had eaten her fill.

Xinghe wiped her mouth, pushed her plate forward a little, and then she said slowly and firmly, "Weather balloons, no problem. But this type of unpowered balloon, with no electronic signals, might not attract enough attention from the Serpent People. However, the problem is easy to solve, just carry any device capable of emitting electronic signals."

Gao Yang snapped his fingers twice in succession and then smiled, "Problem solved. Send an elite squad to lurk near Malakal and release a few weather balloons. This will complete the test. However, we must consider some issues, such as what to do if the aliens really come and start indiscriminate attacks?"

Grolyov pondered for a moment, then he said in a deep voice, "First, there must be resistance to the virus."

Li Jinfang took a deep breath and said, "The aliens might deploy monsters because now most of the survivors are immune to the virus. But we shouldn’t have too many issues on the outskirts of Malakal."

Ailin loudly said, "Gentlemen, our weather balloons are filled with hydrogen, and as far as I know, we don’t have small canisters of hydrogen, only those large gas cylinders, which are very heavy, and we most likely won’t be able to drive near Malakal."

Fly said with a laugh, "I think such technical issues are easy to resolve as long as we know how to do it."

Xinghe pointed to Gao Yuan, who was just focused on eating, and said, "Leave it to him, let him carry the gas cylinders."

Ailin asked curiously, "They’re very heavy, weighing dozens of kilograms. Can he carry them over?"

Gao Yuan, who hadn’t understood the ongoing English conversation, focused on eating for that very reason.

But Gao Yuan still knew they were talking about him, so he looked up and said, "Are you talking about me? What is it?"

Xinghe looked sideways at Gao Yuan with a smile, "Dozens of kilograms? That’s not a problem for him."

Watching Gao Yuan continue to wolf down his food, Gao Yang had no doubt about Xinghe’s words. He immediately said, "Contact the rear; have them send the weather balloons and hydrogen cylinders as fast as possible. By the swiftest estimation, they should be able to arrive by twelve o’clock tonight."

Just then, someone outside shouted loudly, "Report!"

Gao Yuan immediately said, "Come in."

An officer wearing the standard uniform of America’s Army, complete with a wide-brimmed hat, lifted the tent flap and walked in.

After saluting, the captain shouted, "Sir! Our front lines have been breached by the enemy. Although we temporarily repelled them after committing our reserves, the staff believes that if the enemy launches another attack of the same intensity, our sector four will fall, potentially causing a severe domino effect."

Gao Yang frowned and asked, "Are there any nearby forces that can reinforce?"

"There are no reinforcements available. The enemy’s mobility is too strong, their assault force composed entirely of tanks and armored vehicles, making our defense exceedingly difficult. Command might have to relocate, and the staff advises you to prepare in advance."

"Understood. Anything else?"

"No, sir."

After the captain reported the situation at the front, he quickly took his leave. Although the battle situation was not favorable, Gao Yang did not show any particular concern.

"It seems the enemy’s offensive is indeed fierce. I need to ask the staff if it’s time to use nuclear weapons. Since we’re going to actively test whether the Sanitation Worker is colluding with the aliens, the restrictions on the use of nuclear weapons become less stringent."

To Gao Yang, using nuclear weapons seemed no different from using a conventional bomb, but after speaking calmly and collectedly, he let out a self-deprecating chuckle and said, "Forget it, it’s pointless to ask. If it’s time to use them, they’ll definitely tell me."

Grolyov frowned and said, "If we really have to use nuclear weapons, then our test going to Malakal will definitely be affected."

Gao Yang waved his hand and said, "Cancel any plans of a nuclear strike on Malakal for now. Use it only against the enemy’s mobile forces. Just notify the staff about this. The power of the nuclear bomb isn’t enough to affect Malakal; our test won’t be impaired in the short term. But if our test results are poor, meaning that the Sanitation Worker really is in cahoots with the aliens, then..."

Gao Yang glanced at everyone present and said lightly, "Then we’ll just nuke Malakal, completely eradicate the Sanitation Worker’s headquarters."

Rabbit suddenly got excited, rubbing his hands together with a smug look, "Gentlemen, I love war, especially nuclear war. Let’s do it. We will become the first mercenary corps in history to use nuclear weapons, the first non-state organization to use them, the first... too many firsts to count. Anyway, let’s do it!"

Gao Yang looked at him with disdain and said, "Get lost. You think nuclear weapons are so easily used? Although the radioactive contamination isn’t all that serious, if we lay waste to this area, where else could we go? And don’t forget, the Sanitation Worker has nuclear weapons too. If we escalate the conflict to a full nuclear war, do you think they wouldn’t dare to use them?"

After finishing, Gao Yang swiftly changed his tone, "However, if we really must use them, then we must act first. Yes, let’s get everyone at the rear into the underground nuclear bunkers. Inform the staff, elevate to the highest alert."