Doomsday: I Can Get a Hint

Chapter 492 296: Reactions from All Sides

"Damn it, have the people of Hua Country gone mad?"

"Dammit, what are they trying to do?"

"Idiots, a bunch of idiots, it's the apocalypse, and they're still concerned about the gain or loss of a city? So many settlement camps were destroyed, yet we never saw them this proactive!"

....

The top brass of the Small Film Country and Maize Country were cursing in exasperation.

Originally, they thought that with the combined strength of the two countries, they could easily take Modu.

The best choice for the Modu Settlement Camp was to retreat towards Su Village and leave this place to them.

However, they did not do so; instead, they chose to stubbornly resist.

Settlement camps from all over seemed invigorated, providing all sorts of support.

In this era of weapon scarcity, they even brought out their stockpile missiles to attack them.

Planes risked encounters with Gargoyles and Corpse Birds to bomb their ships.

Even the negotiation proposals were rejected without hesitation.

An attitude of fighting to the last.

Now they're in a bit of a bind.

Continue to fight?

Who knows how many people would die.

Retreat?

That's even more impossible.

"If they want war, then war it is. With the strength of our two countries, can we not take down a tiny MD Settlement Camp?"

A bald man holding a knife, with sharp and insightful eyes, stated:

"Their reckless support and combat are merely for a breath of past grievances, which is very unwise.

When spring arrives, snow melts, and monsters revive, they, having lost much combat power, will be devoured by monsters.

By then, this vast land will belong to us."

"Haha, the Kneel-and-Lick Sovereign is right, these big fools are practically seeking death."

"But what do we do now? We proposed a superpower user duel, and they disagreed. We can't afford to drag this on either?"

A woman adjusted her glasses and said with a heavy expression.

When they felt the tide of battle skewing, they proposed a duel, a competition between superpower users.

But the Modu side rejected it without even looking at the details.

They were determined to fight until one side fell.

"The pressure on MD is also great; they likely don't want a death battle either. But now the news has spread everywhere, and everyone is supporting them madly. And those with clout are mostly superpower users.

Most of them come from the lower class, lacking the calmness and tact of previous leaders, and are bent on revenge. Given this chance, they've naturally become as energized as if they've had a shot of adrenaline.

If the MD side negotiates with us, they'd be eternal sinners."

An elder leaning on a cane rationally analyzed:

"As for the settlement camps, they're probably in a bind too. If they want to fight, then fight. We've prepared well this time, haven't we?

Once the battle reaches a stalemate, both sides will naturally come to the negotiating table; if Modu doesn't yield, so be it. We can opt to conquer the nearby S City.

After all, it's vacant there as well."

"By taking S City, we can infiltrate the Second Settlement Camp in X City, gradually devouring and capturing the entire S Village."

"S Village is mostly plains, with fertile soil and many rivers; occupying it guarantees our food supply."

"Its strategic position is also exceedingly high."

...

The group chatted on, starting to think again about annexing Hua Country.

Their deeply hidden genes of aggression were gradually awakening.

...

On the other hand

Within the MD Settlement Camp

A fierce discussion was taking place.

"I believe holding a superpower user duel would be beneficial for everyone; a death battle would result in unimaginable casualties that we cannot bear."

"Yes! Even if we win a death battle, we're spent; when the snow melts and monsters revive, what do we have to defend ourselves?"

Some more rational people here expressed their desire to hold a duel.

This would be in everyone's best interest.

"Actually, conceding some land to them, coexisting peacefully isn't out of the question; just have them join us.

Together we resist the monsters; with the apocalypse impending, humanity should unite."

Another person said in a muffled voice.

"Fine! You go talk, you go negotiate?"

The middle-aged man in the main seat looked at a few people with a face full of mockery, as if watching clowns.

Several quickly lowered their heads.

If they went to say it, they'd be slaughtered when they returned.

"The Su Jing Settlement Camp has already sent a message; these people must be driven off Hua Country's land, with no room for negotiation."

The City Lord looked over everyone and continued:

"Wang Hao personally called, stating we must fight to the end, and anyone who dares to negotiate is the enemy."

Everyone:....

"Sigh... everyone's emotions, repressed in their bones, have all been stirred up."

"When if not now to fight? Su Jing City was not the only one to suffer back then; we were the very beginning, yet that's long been forgotten."

These words hushed everyone.

Some dared not make another sound.

The overall environment had changed; now, offering brash, thoughtless words under the guise of 'expert' could prove deadly.

"Let's fight; this battle is unavoidable, bring everything out to face them."

"Though it's unwise, I feel my blood boiling."

"It is time to showcase real skills."

...

In the end, they reached a consensus to fight to the death.

Simultaneously, reinforcements from all over were on their way; even from remote places, where regular units couldn't be dispatched, powerful superpower users were sent.

Yet, the side of Di Wushuang made no significant moves.

They didn't even launch supporting missiles.

"Your Majesty!"

An elder with white hair stood bowing beside Di Wushuang, his expression a bit complicated.

Di Wushuang sat on the throne, his face showing neither joy nor sorrow, deep in thought.

"Your Majesty, it's unwise for us to send troops now, the distance is too far, and we also need to fend off other countries' invasions."

The white-haired elder paused here, then continued:

"Moreover, the southern soil is fertile, and the environment excellent, the geographical location optimal; if a large number of elites went there, they might just stay there."

"I understand all this."

Di Wushuang said calmly, gazing into the distance, murmuring:

"It's just that if I don't intervene, Wang Hao will surely shine bright; if they lose, it's manageable, but if they win, he will accumulate unprecedented prestige, instantly becoming a national hero, leaving me very disadvantaged."

White-haired elder: "It's hard for them to hold off! The Yangtze River Delta Alliance is not weak, but ultimately, the opponent is two entire countries.

Previously, they were locked in internal strife; the best outcome might be MD falling, giving up most of Su Nan's land, gathering strength to defend the First Settlement Camp."

"If there's no support, then abandon long-range missile attacks, let them fight. During this time, we'll gather strength.

When it's time, we'll charge over, bulldozing everything, incorporating the fertile lands of the Changsanjiang Alliance into our domain."

Di Wushuang, surrounded by the Emperor Dao dragon aura, appeared like an unparalleled king:

"With the fertile land of the Yangtze River Delta, we will have sufficient capital, and then I will sweep across the world, unifying the four seas; where the sun and moon shine, where the rivers reach, all land will be Han land."

"Your Majesty is wise, a king shouldn't dwell on momentary gains or losses, just who can think to the end, will have the last laugh."

The white-haired elder bowed deeply, immensely gratified by Di Wushuang's display.