Chapter 1205 Opportunity
"Commander...?" Zhao Jie called out tentatively.
Du Yuming then realized his lapse in composure. He took a few deep breaths and forcibly suppressed his turbulent emotions, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. It was a sense of ease and joy that came from the bottom of his heart.
He looked around at the crowd, his voice still tinged with excitement, yet crystal clear as he announced:
"Comrades! We have just received the latest instructions personally issued by Commander Wang Tiefeng of the Theater Army!"
He waved the folder in his hand, and although he couldn't reveal the specific contents, his joy and excitement infected everyone present.
"This is a crucial task concerning the future of our Jinling Military Sub-district and the overall strategy of the theater! Its nature... is the highest level of humanitarian aid!"
He emphasized the words "humanitarian aid," as if to completely crush the boulder that had been weighing on his mind.
"Now, I command!" Du Yuming's voice suddenly became firm and powerful, filled with unprecedented drive and determination:
"The original meeting agenda is suspended! All departments, immediately adjust your work focus to prioritize this new directive!"
"Commander Zhao!"
"Here!" Zhao Jie immediately straightened up.
"Your unit must immediately select the most elite, reliable, and politically conscious company from the 1st Infantry Brigade of Yezhou—no, an reinforced company! They must be on standby at any time, ready to carry out special escort missions! Absolute safety must be guaranteed!"
"Yes! I guarantee to complete the mission!" Although Zhao Jie did not understand the specifics, he sensed the extreme importance of the mission from the commander's tone and accepted the order without hesitation.
"Manager Hu!"
"exist!"
"You must immediately coordinate with the logistics and civil affairs departments to prepare the best barracks, and ensure sufficient living supplies and medicines are available according to the highest reception standards! You must ensure that the rescued personnel receive the best possible accommodation and care upon arrival!"
"Understood! I'll take care of it right away!" Hu Renfu replied immediately.
Orders were quickly issued, and the slightly stagnant atmosphere in the command room, which had been somewhat tense due to the suspension of the meeting, was instantly replaced by a busy atmosphere that was efficient, tense, and full of positive energy.
Although no one knew the specific details of the mission, Commander Du Yuming's heartfelt excitement and his characterization of it as "highest priority" and "humanitarian relief" made everyone understand that this was by no means a bad thing, but a great thing worth going all out for!
Du Yuming looked at his subordinates who were quickly getting to work and felt a surge of pride.
The biggest weight on my heart has been lifted, and the road ahead is bright!
Now, he can not only continue to operate his "Road to Heaven" without any worries, but also complete the "humanitarian relief" mission personally assigned by the leader in a brilliant manner!
This is truly a double blessing! No, it's a triple blessing—a bright future, a new mission, and the relief of a heavy psychological burden!
He could almost see himself personally bringing the Du and Yang families back safely, watching their families reunite, and then, carrying this weighty achievement, steadily striding towards the shining path of a general!
After all the attendees had left, in the now empty meeting room, Du Yuming looked at the only remaining figure behind him, a figure as tall as an iron tower, and said meaningfully:
"Du Wu"
"Here!" A deep, slightly metallic voice echoed in the empty conference room.
The figure standing behind Du Yuming like an iron tower moved slightly, and the burly body covered in heavy matte black armor turned towards Du Yuming.
Du Wu, a third-generation Crystal Warrior, stands nearly two meters tall, which, combined with the "Dragon Spine-III" heavy exoskeleton, makes him even more imposing.
The shoulder armor protruded outwards like ferocious dragon scales, the dark red flowing patterns on the breastplate resembled solidified magma, and the crystal energy return chamber on the back shone with a stable, eerie blue light, with energy conduits pulsating faintly between the gaps in the armor like living things.
That iconic, elongated Tang-style sword still lay silently in its magnetic scabbard on his back.
Beneath the visor of the helmet, nothing could be seen, but an aura, tangible yet imbued with power and loyalty, permeated the entire space.
Du Yuming turned around and faced his most trusted subordinate, whose loyalty and ability he knew well. His expression was more solemn than ever before.
He didn't speak immediately, but walked up to Du Wu, his gaze seemingly trying to pierce through the cold mask and look into the depths of his soul.
"There is a mission that is of paramount importance, one could even say... it concerns our Jinling Military Sub-district, and even our future." Du Yuming's tone was low and slow, each word seemingly carrying immense weight.
Du Wu lowered his head slightly, indicating that he was listening attentively, and the low hum emanating from the crystal energy capsule seemed to diminish somewhat.
Du Yuming lowered his voice, speaking in an almost whispered tone, yet with perfect clarity:
"The objective of this mission is to go to the Lin'an settlement, which is under the control of the Eastern Theater Command, find the two families, and escort them back safely."
He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, before finally stating his point in a way that was both cryptic and clear enough for Du Wu to understand its weight:
“These people… are the wife’s family of the war zone commander’s younger brother.”
"what?!"
Even with Du Wu's resilient spirit forged through life and death, he couldn't help but let out a suppressed gasp when he heard those words. His massive body even trembled almost imperceptibly, and the joints of his heavy armor made a very slight "click".
The maternal family of the wife of the war zone commander's younger brother!
The shock of this identity exploded in his mind like a thunderbolt!
As a Crystal Energy Warrior, Du Wutai clearly understood what the Chief meant in the current Central Plains War Zone—it was supreme authority, the great being who created all these miracles and gave him and countless others new life and hope!
He was just an ordinary person before the apocalypse. If he hadn't become a Crystal Warrior by chance and been subsequently trained with massive resources by the war zone, he probably wouldn't have achieved his current captain's position. He would likely have been struggling in ruins and despair like most survivors, or even turned into skeletons... no, not even leaving a trace.
It was the war zone, and the commander he had only met a few times but who exuded a captivating charm, that gave him extraordinary power, dignity, and the belief to fight for it!
During his days and nights at the Crystal Warrior Training Center, he not only improved his combat skills, but also his loyalty and love for that leader!
His gratitude and admiration for that leader had long since settled into an almost instinctive, unwavering loyalty for whom he was willing to give everything!
He was puzzled as to why he felt such a strong sense of belonging to someone he had only had a brief encounter with, but later he realized that this was perhaps the innate charisma of a great leader, the order, power, and hope he represented, which was the most fundamental attraction to every soul that longed for peace!
Being able to carry out tasks related to the relatives of high-ranking officials is not just a matter of trust, but an unparalleled honor! It is an opportunity to serve that supreme being directly!
