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Chapter 835 - 835: 600 Yue Ying is too proactive_2

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The young girl came and went.

Just as everything familiar in these chaotic times can undergo drastic changes under the tides of the era.

Returning to the military camp, Bai E immediately noticed the changes within.

Countless shirtless recruits were sweating under the sun, training with maximum efficiency to cultivate their attributes and meet the requirements for injecting the Gene Optimization Solution as soon as possible.

After the city's sovereignty transferred into Bai E's hands, the supply of Gene Optimization Solution no longer prioritized those so-called noble heirs.

In contrast, ordinary civilians no longer needed to consume such precious resources.

From now on, there were only two ways to obtain the Gene Optimization Solution—

Joining the military or venturing into exploration.

Exploration units sent beyond the city would also receive certain technical support, enabling them to manufacture and inject the Gene Optimization Solution independently.

Under such a policy, apart from joining exploratory missions outside of Blackwater City, those who sought strength had no choice but to enlist in the military, serving for a certain term to gain personal power.

Upon hearing the news of Bai E's return, Rose immediately came to greet him. The valiant female warrior was as vibrant and bold as ever, and her time steering major military affairs in Bai E's absence had lent her a sense of dignified authority.

Now that handling broader fields was required of him as the city's ruler, Bai E wondered if entrusting all military affairs to her might be the best choice.

Bai E entertained such thoughts as he extended his arms for a warm embrace with the spirited Rose.

Rose, ever direct and unreserved, let go quickly. She took two steps back, cheerily examining the man before her, "Gone so long—why does it feel like you've changed again?"

"Have I?" Bai E smiled indifferently.

When external threats diminish, the reawakening of one's personality may lead to subtle shifts in demeanor.

That Rose, who spent the most time with him, noticed these imperceptible changes instantly was not surprising.

Rose shook her head, choosing not to dwell on the matter.

She simply felt that the man before her had become even more approachable and confident, his aura deepening into a mesmerizing charm.

It overlapped more and more strongly with the perfect image in her heart.

"What you instructed before leaving has mostly been completed. Although we aren't sure what kind of talents you're specifically looking for, based on your criteria, we've preliminarily classified personnel across all military regions and combat institutions in the city. However, for certain specialized fields, there aren't many warriors. If you'd like to form a dedicated army, the numbers... might not be enough."

"Just a temporary idea. For now, let's focus on identifying and nurturing talents in all domains. Dividing the units must proceed gradually; there's no need to rush."

"..." Ro

But with Eternal Night City's experience in hindsight, everyone realized one truth.

For the majority of threatened cities, the Bug Race had always possessed overwhelming superiority.

Their restraint in attacking was merely to facilitate the infiltration of their "lurker" mutants, unknown to human society.

No one knew why the bugs chose to infiltrate humanity via "lurker" mutagens.

But whatever their goal, eradicating them from this planet remained an imperative.

In the region closest to Blackwater City, a city named "Thorn City" became Bai E's first target for rescue after the alliance's formation.

There was no need for an army, no need for convoys.

Bai E alone was enough to be a force unto himself.

Piloting a mecha, he sped across the terrain, covering in less than a day a distance that would normally take one or two days.

Under the twilight, the city lay in ruins, its walls marred by craters, the scars of war evident everywhere.

The sentries stationed on the city's defenses were tense, vigilantly watching for movement from the wilderness beyond.

Any trace of rustling grass or shifting winds would instantly trigger their alert.

Blackwater City, which once fought its way to the Bug race's nests, now carried the reputation of being an elder brother figure among neighboring cities.

And as Blackwater City became one of the alliance's five eligible members of the Supreme Council, this city immediately called for assistance from the alliance.