The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse
Chapter 526 - 519 Unified Goal

Chapter 526: Chapter 519 Unified Goal

Gao Yuan answered many questions, a lot of them about the situation inside Shenzhou Country, with some questions being answered repeatedly.

In the Solar System Company’s base, a significant portion of people were only there to survive, some were employees of the Solar System Company, but others, as Ram had said, were just affiliated.

A veteran named Li Pengfei was even the commander of a unit of the Solar System Company, and over a dozen soldiers were staff at the strategic headquarter.

These people were nominally with the Solar System Company, but not in reality; however, after the apocalypse, they had truly become employees of the Solar System Company and it was they who brought a considerable number of Shenzhou People here for refuge.

Li Pengfei was the kind who wouldn’t say much, but he would willingly cooperate with whatever Gao Yuan said.

This was a meet-and-greet that lasted over an hour, and after most of the people left, only Li Pengfei and some staff members remained.

Li Pengfei held Gao Yuan’s hand for a long time, unwilling to let go, then said solemnly, "We’ve finally received news from home. Although Ram has been passing messages to us, hearing it from you is far more reassuring."

After speaking, Li Pengfei said with emotion, "Your words today have given many people a pillar to lean on. This is very important for us who are overseas. We’ve always felt like drifting duckweed, but now we finally feel grounded again."

Releasing Gao Yuan’s hand, Li Pengfei said, "So, if you have any special missions now, you can tell me. I’ll support you fully. Er, let me explain: although we are nominally part of the Solar System Company, we maintain a considerable level of independence. Ram understands this too, so don’t feel any undue burden. Just let me know whenever you need support, and I’m there."

"I understand, I truly do."

After Gao Yuan finished speaking, he said in a low voice, "So far, our goals are perfectly aligned with Ram’s, and there shouldn’t be any divergence in the future. Thus, I think maintaining the current level of cooperation, or rather, this undivided partnership, is beneficial."

Li Pengfei breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That’s good. But you don’t have many men right now. Do you need reinforcement? Just say the word, and I’ll support you by assigning the best soldiers for you to choose from."

Now, if Gao Yuan gave the word, he could immediately form Da Hong Third Company, and it would consist entirely of Shenzhou People, all elite soldiers, without the need to recruit from elsewhere.

But Gao Yuan no longer planned to do that. He might eventually need to take a few personnel from Li Pengfei, but he wouldn’t extensively draw troops.

Because having more personnel now was pointless, and if he were to form Da Hong Third Company, should he continue to keep the company within the Solar System Company’s structure or separate it? After leaving, should they still fight alongside the Solar System Company?

"No need for now, but if I do, I’ll certainly let you know."

Gao Yuan reluctantly declined Li Pengfei’s kind offer for the time being. Li Pengfei understood the current situation and just wanted to show his support.

Li Pengfei said in a low voice, "We are preparing to attack Malakal. We are the main force, and I estimate that by tomorrow at the latest, we should be poised for a strong offensive. There’s a lot going on, so I won’t say more, but you know what to do. Let me know if you need anything."

Pretending to prepare for a strong attack on Malakal to force the Sanitation Workers to attack first was part of the strategy Ram had already planned and had been implementing in the last few days; Gao Yuan was well aware of this.

"I know. Please be careful and I wish you success."

Li Pengfei exhaled, then said with a hint of regret, "Really, you don’t need a single man now? Although no one says it, their hearts are actually pessimistic. Your words today have rekindled hope and a willingness to join your mission. It feels different."

Gao Yuan said softly, "Rest assured, if I need anything, I will speak up. But for now, our mission and the Solar System Company’s goals align completely. Do you see what I mean?"

Li Pengfei had a moment of realization, then expressed his surprise, "Really? Is your mission just to deal with the Sanitation Workers? Is the Expeditionary Army from back home really needed to fight the Sanitation Workers?"

"That’s exactly it. The specifics, well, I can’t go into detail about that right now."

To seize the Ark of the Covenant meant to fight the Sanitation Workers.

Li Pengfei seemed energized as he nodded and said, "Understood, understood. Now that you mention it, I suddenly feel that this battle has a real significance. Can I share this with the soldiers?"

"You can mention it."

Li Pengfei nodded repeatedly, then saluted Gao Yuan. As Gao Yuan hastily returned the salute, Li Pengfei said in a low voice, "If there’s a chance and time, I hope you can come down and meet with the soldiers, have a talk. Captain Gao, where I’m stationed has a heavy combat mission, so I’ll take my leave now. Goodbye."

After the salute came the handshake, and then Li Pengfei and the others hurried away. But as they left, their steps were noticeably quicker.

"Eh, I thought we were going to be on display again today, but it turns out we weren’t?"

Now only Gao Yuan and the other two remained in the meeting room. Xinghe settled into a chair and sighed, "It’s so annoying always being a backdrop."

Carefully, Gao Yuan removed the flag from the pole, folded it precisely, and then smiled, "Stop worrying, the meet-and-greet is over. Let’s go have a nice meal. The Taoist Priest will come too."

"I won’t go. It’s not appropriate for such an occasion. It’s not just about eating. I’d feel out of place, just bring something tasty back for me."

"Fine then, alright. I expect tonight’s dinner will be more about the company than the meal. I see that Renato and his boss have something to say, and I can’t avoid being involved."

After waiting in the meeting room for a while, approximately half an hour later, Ram arrived.

Ram’s smile was unstoppable. Upon entering the meeting room, he gave Gao Yuan a thumbs up and laughed, "I knew it, those staff officers and commanders are like invigorated, I observed their reactions before coming back. You watch, by tonight, what you said will spread among the rank and file, and the morale will shoot right up."

Sitting down, Ram spoke with great emotion, "These Shenzhou soldiers are truly different. Once their morale is up, it’ll also boost the spirit of my multinational force. Yes, this is what they call leading by example, it works worldwide."

Without any pretense, Xinghe said, "When do we eat?"

Looking at his watch, Ram answered, "Half an hour. Let’s walk over, that should be about the right time to arrive. A walk is good, let you work up an appetite. So let’s not wait any longer, let’s go."