The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse-Chapter 608 - 601: Dignity and Hope

4:35 PM.

"Russian Front Army, over half of our troops have fallen, we have broken through the enemy’s main defense line and engaged in street fighting, struggling for every house. The enemy can no longer use heavy firepower against our troops. We will hold out longer than initially planned, over."

Grewatov drew circles on the map, then he whispered softly, "The sea assault team is four hours overdue, shall we proactively call to inquire?"

Ram shook his head and said, "Continue to wait, initiate the attack according to the original plan."

4:52 PM.

"Jupiter Assault Team, we can now see the airport runway. The attack is obstructed, the enemy’s main forces are here, we have been surrounded and cannot disperse. The enemy still has aircraft able to take off. We will launch one final assault on the airport."

Grewatov drew a line on the map, then he said sternly, "The progress of the Jupiter Troops matches expectations, but we can no longer create greater chaos. The airport is a defensive priority for the Sanitation Worker, as well as their main garrison area. It’s impossible to judge if they have sent reinforcements based on the intensity of defense."

Without knowing if the enemy has sent reinforcements, it’s also impossible to determine if their defense has been distracted, and hence, whether an aerial assault can be launched now.

Ram glanced at his watch and said indifferently, "Continue to wait."

5:00 PM.

"Sea assault team calling in clear, sea assault team calling in clear! We have encountered enemy forces at sea; all sea members have fallen, our boats have been destroyed, the radio destroyed. The frogman forces have landed at the port and are using the enemy radio to call. Beware, the enemy port is a defense priority..."

Gunfire, intense gunfire, but soon, the caller continued, "The enemy has large ships warming up. We’ve sabotaged one ship’s rudder and another’s propeller, but we no longer have the capability to damage the remaining enemy vessels. We still maintain ’flowering’ capability, awaiting clear instructions, over."

Ram took a deep breath, his fists clenched, then he released his tightened fists and said, "The sea assault team is in position, the original plan remains unchanged."

Each time the radio buzzed, it meant countless living people had fallen, each ’flowering’ indicated a human elite unit had been completely wiped out.

Ram’s expression was still impassive.

5:30 PM.

"Jupiter Troops calling, this is Karisys Miziutakis, the third in command for ’flowering’ operations. We are down to eleven men, 800 meters straight from the airport, surrounded by the enemy, with no possibility to advance further. The enemy has intentionally reduced their assault pressure, but I think it’s time."

After a brief interruption, the voice on the radio continued, "The blue cornflowers bloom, the flowering is brilliant, timing set for one minute. While there’s still time, I shall complete what Hans Zieg, captain of the Jupiter Assault Team said long live German Will. I say, long live Greece, long live Europa! Gentlemen, we precede you, the fate of humanity is in your hands now. Long live the Solar System Company, long live the grand unity of humanity, over!"

The words were timed precisely, and as "over" was said, Tarta immediately turned off the radio.

Then, three, two, one, detonation.

The familiar bright flash, followed by a tremor.

Ram, with a solemn face, called out loudly, "Attention, remove hats, salute!"

Gao Yuan felt as if electricity flowed through his body.

After standing up straight again, Ram, with a composed face, put on his helmet and fastened the chin strap, then he said solemnly, "The enemy’s airport is unlikely to be operational for a while now."

Tarta said softly, "We can attack now."

Ram shook his head and said sternly, "No, continue to wait."

No one spoke. If Ram said it wasn’t time, then they would continue to wait.

Gao Yuan couldn’t help but look around.

The Water Organization, spies who didn’t seem like spies, had once contributed to changing the human condition and represent humanity’s strongest fighting force.

Black Devil, the jewel in the crown of the Soviet Union, now aged, still represented the pinnacle of humanity’s old strength, a representative of humanity’s strongest fighting force.

Cerberus, or Trident Red Team, America’s most powerful special forces unit. Although only four strong, they certainly represent America, the most powerful fighting force of humanity.

Satan, the kings among the mercenary corps, representing the strongest force of humanity.

Spark Squad, sent by Shenzhou as their strongest force. Now merely a remnant force, Spark Squad continues to reflect the highest standards of Shenzhou, representing humanity’s strongest fighting force.

Three Shenzhou People stood shoulder to shoulder, and Gao Yuan glanced at Ram and Yang Yi, who stood by his side.

Their excellence made Gao Yuan hold them in high regard.

Looking at Ram and Yang Yi, Gao Yuan felt an electric shock, his skin tingled, goosebumps covered his body in an instant.

It was because Gao Yuan was struck by a thought.

The God of Guns, Ram, a mercenary king, the absolute representation of humanity’s strongest fighting force, the peak of individual combat power.

And Yang Yi, the king of spies. Just by what he had done, out of nothing, he had extended the lifespan of what should have been an extinct humanity for two more years, gave humanity still a fighting chance, he is the king of spies.

Today, everyone present in this battle might die; it’s also possible that all will perish. After the battle ends, how many of us will still be alive?

Gao Yuan was excited; he felt somewhat sentimental, but at the very moment when goosebumps sprouted on his skin, he found relief.

This was, after all, a battle to the death, a fight to the end until death. Everyone had prepared for this before setting out, never expecting to return.

At exactly six o’clock in the evening, the radio crackled to life once more

"Uranus Troops’ assault team reporting: we have engaged in fierce street fighting with the enemy, but they suddenly decreased the intensity of their attacks. Although they didn’t retreat, they’ve stopped pressing the attack. Observation suggests that their combat will has greatly diminished. Over."

The Sanitation Worker had an absolute advantage in force strength; even if the Solar System Company’s special forces teams, in groups, fought desperately, surging forward, and then detonating nuclear bombs to die with the enemy at the very last moment, they couldn’t possibly annihilate the Sanitation Worker.

The detonation of nuclear bombs, actual nuclear bombs, how many people would still have the courage to continue fighting a troop that was certain to die with the enemy?

Tarta said urgently, "It’s enough! It’s enough!"

The Ram shook his head, speaking gravely, "No, it’s not time."

Tarta pressed, "The enemy’s will to fight has collapsed. Take this opportunity!"

Still, the Ram shook his head, speaking solemnly, "It’s not the right time."

Just then, Xinghe suddenly announced, "There’s a signal! The Ark of the Covenant is in use."

At last, the Ram turned to look at Xinghe. After watching a while, she looked up and shouted, "The Ark of the Covenant is open, the location is the same as the last time it was used!"

A look of relief finally crossed the Ram’s face, and then he yelled loudly, "It hasn’t changed?"

"It hasn’t changed!"

The Ram raised his hand, maintaining his calm, and declared loudly, "Attack direction unchanged, plan unchanged, move out!"

Most of Satan’s men charged toward a helicopter in silence, seven from the Black Devil hurried toward another chopper, followed by Rabbit, Crow, Xiao Ran from the Water Organization, and Fly and Tommy.

Which helicopter the Black Devils boarded would play the role of Satan where the Ram was because Fly and Tommy’s combat skills were highly recognizable; wherever they were, the Ram would certainly be there, or put another way, wherever the Ram was, they would surely be there.

Fly was the last to board. As he waited for Tommy to get on the aircraft, he glanced back, then yelled toward the Ram, "Boss!"

The noise was too great, the Ram couldn’t hear what Fly was shouting, but he smiled and nodded at Fly.

Without further words, Fly just turned back, called out, and then nodded his head before he boarded the helicopter and pulled the door closed.

Without farewells, without dialogue, Satan, Water Organization, Black Devil, and Cerberus boarded their helicopters and flew at very low altitude to the designated area.

Gao Yuan glanced at his watch and said in a low voice, "If the helicopter isn’t shot down in five minutes, we’ll take off." frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Five minutes passed, the helicopter wasn’t shot down, and the Ram, who had been holding his wrist up, finally let it go, then sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Activate the radio, lift the communication ban, it’s up to you now, Xinghe. We board, take off."

Gao Yuan looked at Xinghe, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say. So, he looked to Li Jingang and spoke softly, "Take good care of Xinghe, farewell."

Gao Yuan turned to leave; it was then that Xinghe suddenly said, "Wait."

Both Gao Yuan and the Ram stopped, the Ram looking to Revelation. Xinghe shook her head, "The Ark of the Covenant remains unchanged. I have something to say to you."

Biting her lip, Xinghe suddenly looked at the Ram and said, "You have defended human dignity."

The Ram appeared surprised while Xinghe embraced Gao Yuan, saying, "You represent human hope."

Raising her voice to Gao Yuan’s ear, Xinghe whispered, "So please, don’t die."

Gao Yuan patted her back with one hand, then gently pushed away from Xinghe, and hurried onto the helicopter with the Ram.

Someone called out for Gao Yuan from behind; it was Yu Shunzhou. Gao Yuan didn’t look back, and when he closed the helicopter door, he dared not look at anyone.

The helicopter took off. Before Gao Yuan could close the door, the aircraft was already in the air. As the copter ascended a dozen meters, few looked down to close the door and saw Xinghe and Spark Squad below.

Those on the ground looked up at the departing helicopter.

Gao Yuan lowered the visor on his helmet.

Ailin piloted the helicopter, flying at a dangerously low height and at high speed. Gao Yuan peered outside only briefly before turning away.

For the ground, which seemed right beneath one’s feet, flew past quickly as the helicopter whooshed above the treetops. The feeling might be thrilling for some, but for most, it was terrifying.

Finally, the Ram spoke. He flipped open the lens cap on his Blade of Satan’s scope, then turned toward Gao Yuan and instructed, "Stick close to me or wait for me later. We shouldn’t stray too far apart. With me around, no one can shoot you from behind."