In the apocalypse, I hoarded goods and handed over my storage space to the government.

"Sir!"

Long Yiwan raised his chin and continued speaking.

"My name is Long Yiwan! A second-tier fire-type awakener!"

In the battle just now, I was at the forefront, not retreating a single step, and single-handedly killed over a thousand zombies. I proved my worth!

He spoke very quickly, as if afraid Su Ran would interrupt him.

"I'm not afraid to die! I'm willing to be the sharpest blade of Great Xia across the globe! Targeting wherever it's pointed!"

Su Ran stopped and narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at the burly white man in front of her, whose left arm was wrapped in bandages but who was standing ramrod straight.

Is this foreigner serious?

A strange light flashed in his eyes.

Originally, Su Ran planned that these foreign Awakened Ones were just high-end consumables.

They use points and equipment to whet the appetite, using them as human shields at the forefront of the battle.

People die for wealth, birds die for food; this group is only after the resources that have leaked from the hands of the Great Xia.

Unexpectedly, after fighting a tough battle, these unruly desperados were actually assimilated by the iron will of the Great Xia soldiers.

Talented people are something the Great Xia Dynasty certainly needs.

Especially high-level awakened individuals like Long Yiwan, who have experienced the bloody battles of the five million-level meat grinder and dare to fight and struggle.

However, we shouldn't take too big a step.

In the apocalypse, there is no shortage of opportunists.

The former elites in the Europa bunkers are a perfect example.

Upon emerging from the ground and witnessing the massive steel torrent of Great Xia, they began plotting how to use connections to immigrate to Great Xia, even offering their so-called core technologies as leverage.

For ordinary elites who don't have much combat ability, the Academy of Sciences will accept them after screening.

They won't cause any trouble.

Those who awaken are different.

The headquarters of the Great Xia Awakeners is now incredibly powerful.

With the propaganda machine creating hype, wasteland forces around the world believed that Great Xia harbored tens of thousands of high-level awakened individuals, and that any small team could raze a camp to the ground.

But Su Ran knew perfectly well that this was all a false prosperity.

The headquarters only has about a hundred people at most.

The reason why Great Xia can run rampant around the world is entirely due to its technological superiority and information asymmetry.

Once the naturalization of foreign awakened individuals is opened, they will be allowed into the inner circle.

If someone with ulterior motives were to find out the details of headquarters, they might cause all sorts of trouble when they get back.

This matter must be handled with utmost care.

"You want to wear the military uniform of the Great Xia?" Su Ran asked, his voice steady.

"yes!"

Long Yiwan roared, his neck stiff.

"The uniforms of the Great Xia army are judged not by the number of enemies killed, but by one thing."

Su Ran raised her hand and tapped her heart. "Loyalty."

Long Yiwan was taken aback.

"Your performance on the battlefield is fully documented by the frontline command."

Su Ran's tone softened, carrying a hint of authority and reassurance.

"The Great Xia Dynasty never buries its warriors. We welcome every warrior who is willing to shed blood for the survival of humanity."

However, the naturalization process is handled by specialized immigration and national security departments, and even I cannot break the rules.

This isn't something that can be decided on a whim on the battlefield.

Upon hearing this, the light in Long Yiwan's eyes dimmed slightly, but he gritted his teeth and did not refute.

"but."

Su Ran changed the subject, "The performance of Xie Congjun has been noticed by the national leadership."

As long as you continue to emulate the standards of the Great Xia soldiers, you will eventually find your place within the Great Xia system.

Long Yiwan suddenly looked up, his eyes turning fanatical once more.

The Great Xia Dynasty didn't refuse him! That's enough!

"I'm willing to accept any form of scrutiny!"

Long Yiwan nodded repeatedly.

"My life was saved by the Great Xia! Time will prove my loyalty!"

"Go back and take good care of your injuries. The uniform of the Great Xia army is not easy to wear. You have to prove that you are worthy of this uniform first."

Su Ran patted his shoulder, the pressure neither too light nor too heavy.

He was an expert at making empty promises.

Long Yiwan straightened his back even more and replied loudly, "Understood, sir!"

"It's perfect that you're here."

Su Ran pointed to the isolation area on the right.

"Lead the way. I want to see you foreign auxiliary soldiers. To see those who shed blood for Great Xia."

"The Great Xia Dynasty has established rules that emphasize clear rewards and punishments. Every reward that is due will be given without fail."

Looking at the few crystal energy warriors following behind Su Ran, Long Yiwan didn't waste any words, turned around and led the way, walking very quickly.

The temporary camp for foreign auxiliary troops was located on the right flank of the general headquarters.

Su Ran followed Long Yiwan into the camp, where she was met with a scene of exhaustion and devastation.

Foreign Awakened Ones, who had just been evacuated from the front lines, lay scattered on the ground.

Some people were covered in bandages and groaning in pain, while others leaned against ammunition boxes in a daze, grateful that another day had passed.

Su Ran's appearance brought a brief silence to the previously noisy camp.

All eyes were on the young Asian man.

They might not recognize the central commander of the Great Xia Dynasty, but they could never be unfamiliar with this face.

"Su... God Su..."

In the crowd, someone swallowed hard and whispered the code name.

Su Ran ignored the awe-inspiring gazes around her.

He walked straight to the center of the camp and stood there, looking directly at the tens of thousands of foreign auxiliary soldiers below.

"You fought well in this battle."

The first sentence can be considered an affirmation.

The foreign Awakened below visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and some even showed a hint of pride and joy on their faces.

"According to the rules of Great Xia, you will not lose a single point. Great Xia's medical team will provide you with the best treatment and medicine."

Su Ran's tone was calm, but her voice carried throughout the entire camp.

"Furthermore, the second-tier crystal core exoskeletons that the participants were initially equipped with can be replaced free of charge by the logistics department!"

"boom!"

An uncontrollable murmur of cheers and ecstasy erupted from the crowd.

They had personally experienced the power of that second-tier crystal core exoskeleton; it was a priceless treasure that could save lives in a horde of zombies!

"Thank you, Great Xia! Thank you, God Su!"

"I am willing to die for the Great Xia!"

Su Ran gestured for her hand to be lowered, her cold gaze sweeping across the entire room.

"The Great Xia Dynasty never mistreats those who have shed blood for us."

A suppressed gasp erupted from the crowd.

however.

Before this group could even celebrate for long...

Su Ran abruptly changed the subject, her previously calm tone instantly turning icy.

"Now that the rewards are given, let's talk about the punishments."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the room changed drastically, and the joy on everyone's faces froze.

Punishment?

Who should be punished?

What should be the punishment?