Psychics don't die from gunfire

Chapter 167 [Scorched Earth] Route
In the restaurant's private room with old-fashioned decoration, several large plates of pre-prepared fast food that had been thawed quickly and heated in the microwave were neatly arranged.

Song Shi opened the disposable tableware, swallowed a bite of pizza covered with synthetic meat, and then looked at the data tablet standing in front of him.

On the other side of the screen was Gwenlin.

There are no indirect or subordinate personnel, and this administrative director is directly responsible for connecting with Song Shi.

After spending some time passing through the checkpoints and leaving the inner city, Song Shi finally sat down and ate something while figuring out the situation.

"——So, to put it simply, this is a warm-up 'drill'."

Song Shi took a bite of the steak, whose raw materials he couldn't tell from what, hesitated for a moment, then called for fire to cook it until it was 100% done before taking a bite.

Gwenlin nodded: "You can say that."

"The truce agreement between us and the company does not exist on paper. Even if it is signed, no one will really abide by it. The company will not abide by it, and neither will we." Gwenlin said frankly: "This month or so is just a buffer, compromise, and preparation time."

Both sides are constantly accumulating strength and preparing to achieve their goals.

"And now, the company feels that it is almost ready and is starting to make moves." Song Shi said: "That is what you just said, the attack on the raw material storage warehouse."

Companies led by Fubo Energy, which secretly controls one-fifth of the Zhuguang City, have launched various blockades and suppressions in these areas that have become "cities within cities" - not just direct armed conflicts.

The simplest point is that residents of Districts 3 and 4, the two outer city areas completely controlled by the Enlightened Ones, will face obvious job discrimination.

Benefit cuts, mandatory overtime, delayed promotions, wage deductions, and hot and cold violence. At the behest of giant corporations, any company that hires these people will give them special treatment, or even directly fire them.

These "cutting off the firewood from under the cauldron" methods cannot completely solve the problem even for enlightened people.

Under Chakolo's command, Denglan and Chunguang Beverage Industry both opened branches and factories in the third and fourth districts, providing new jobs in an attempt to alleviate some of the pressure in this area - but it was only a relief.

However, geothermal power plants have eased the energy supply pressure, and subsidiaries of Qimingzhe have eased job pressure, and a large number of credit points have been invested to purchase materials at prices significantly higher than the market price to ease the pressure on materials. Although at the suggestion of Fubo Energy, various companies are openly cutting off the supply of goods and supplies, some people can't help but take risks in secret for this coveted benefit.

With these three factors, life is still hard, but at least basic living can be maintained.

There are enlightened people who come forward to maintain order in the community and establish a basic welfare system. Although in theory the productivity here is lower and the resources are more scarce, the residents will actually live much happier lives.

After all, someone is willing to treat them as human beings.

——And now, [Fubo Energy] is aiming at this point!
"This is the news received by the intelligence department. At the latest by the day after tomorrow, a mercenary group called 'Anfu Axemen' hired by Fubo Energy will launch an attack on our soft drink raw material storage warehouse in District 5."

Gwenlin said, "The fifth district is not completely under our control. This batch of raw materials is temporarily placed there. We originally planned to transfer it to the third and fourth districts later. But now, they have set their sights on this place."

“How important is this batch of raw materials?”

"It is very important because the macro-state light energy matrix has plundered the sun. Now the Rockal Plain is covered with glaciers and frozen soil, and the transportation environment is very harsh. Once this batch of raw materials is lost, our factory will face a long vacuum period after the remaining reserves are exhausted and before the next batch of raw materials is shipped."

"This will result in the loss of a considerable number of orders and liquidated damages - losses that would have been acceptable otherwise."

"But to be honest, because we have been investing in Forged Light City over the past few years, our current economic situation is not very good." Gwenlin nodded, then shook her head: "But this is not the most important thing."

"——Because it is war that decides everything."

Song Shi fiddled with the cutlery and said what the other party wanted to say: "This 'Anfu Axeman' is a hired mercenary group. In theory, it has not violated the ceasefire agreement, so it is not convenient for you to take direct action. So you chose me, another 'outsider', to take action." "Fantastic." Song Shi suddenly laughed: "Both sides are ready to make a move, intending to test each other and show their stance. Both sides know that those who appear in the warehouse the day after tomorrow are the spokespersons of the other side, but this does not violate the ceasefire agreement."

"An elite mercenary group that has been on the front lines and is supported by a giant corporation." The young man's mouth curled up slowly. "It sounds interesting. I hope they won't disappoint us."

He said leisurely: "I'll take this."

After hearing Song Shi's words, Gwenlin's expression slowly changed. It was not the joy of getting a promise, nor was it the consideration of being advised to be more cautious. Instead, it was more like some very subtle emotion.

It turned out that the other party said something similar to what Chakoro had told him not long ago.

Gwenlin thought to herself.

She paused for a long time before she slowly spoke: "Song Shi, the following are Cha Keluo's original words——"

"——Have you decided on the route for your [Scorched Earth]? Is it 'defense' or 'attack'?"

And under Gwenlin's astonished gaze, Song Shi raised his head, interrupted her and said the words that she should have said.

"what……"

Seeing this "acquaintance" who used to keep a calm expression in both his previous life and this life showing a look of astonishment, Song Shi first laughed, and then, as if he couldn't help himself, he simply burst into laughter!

It took him a long while to stop laughing.

"Gwenlin, since Chakoro has already said all this, he should have guessed my choice."

".yes."

The shock faded away in an instant, and Gwenlin's expression returned to calm. She slowly said: "He told me that you will not be limited to the route of 'attack' or 'defense'. You will definitely choose to have both."

——Where you stand is where you rule, the “scorched earth” of the environment you rely on.

——Engulfing all directions with flames, burning the earth to ashes and turning it into a lifeless "scorched earth".

One is for defense, the other is for attack.

These are the two conventional routes of Psionic Skills [Scorched Earth], with different focuses.

And I will choose the "third" route other than the two and achieve the unity of the two.

"So, we don't have to wait for them to attack the raw material warehouse. We should passively defend." Song Shi said: "Since Cha Keluo has given me the opportunity to perform the ceremony, how can I live up to his kindness?"

"Gwenlin, please find me the temporary base of the Anfu Axemen."

Song Shi said with a smile in a light tone.

"——I come and burn the earth to ashes."

(End of this chapter)