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

(Word count has been increased in the previous chapter!)

The platoon leader didn't reply, but turned and walked out of the bunker.

Looking out, the human alliance's defensive line extends to both sides in a huge semi-circular shape.

The thick concrete bunkers, the crisscrossed automatic turrets, and the five-meter-high anti-animal ladder walls formed an impregnable and massive pocket formation.

They were just waiting for their prey to fall into the trap.

The camera cuts back to the rear command post.

The temporary underground meeting room was dimly lit.

The holographic sand table emitted a faint blue light, casting an irregular glow on the faces of Su Ran, Mo Yun, and several war zone commanders.

"The vanguard of the horde is 10 kilometers away from minefield number one, and is expected to make contact in 20 minutes."

Theater Commander Zhao Shanhe rested his hands on the table, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Based on the current pace of advance and thermal imaging, the first wave of impact is estimated to be around 300,000."

"300,000 is just the appetizer; the main force is yet to come."

Su Ran crossed her arms and stared intently at the dense red dots on the sand table.

"First, take down these 300,000 vanguard troops, then while their morale is high, wipe out all those who come after them!"

Zhao Shanhe spoke with great pride and confidence.

Su Ran nodded, clearly agreeing with Zhao Shanhe's opinion, and then glanced in Mo Yun's direction.

"Old Mo, have you marked the locations of the mutated lions in the horde?"

"Bind it on."

Mo Yun tapped a few times on the control panel, and several dazzling deep red spots of light magnified in the center of the sand table.

"They are mixed in with the beasts, their vital signs are extremely strong, their energy level is very high, and they are all high-level third-tier mutants."

"These will be handed over to the Crystal Core Special Forces for targeted elimination."

Su Ran raised her head and turned her gaze to Duan Hao, the commander of the Crystal Core Special Forces.

He was a burly, middle-aged man with a buzz cut, in charge of commanding all the Crystal Core Special Forces in this war zone.

"Old Duan, how's your 'armor-piercing' squad going?"

"Ten of the army's top Awakened Snipers were selected, each fully equipped with ten of the latest Tier 3 Crystal Core Sniper Rifles, and each with thirty specially made Crystal Core Armor-Piercing Rounds."

Old Lin patted his bulletproof chest armor and solemnly assured him,

"As soon as they show their faces, I'll smash their heads into a pulp!"

Su Ran nodded, then turned to look at the leader of the Awakened Alliance in this war zone.

"How should the Awakened Squad be deployed?"

"All personnel have been deployed to the front lines, mainly concentrated on the high ground on both sides."

The person in charge opened the tactics board, "Once the beast horde enters the trap, they will go all out to cut off the beast horde's retreat as soon as possible."

"The Crystal Core Special Forces will be responsible for filling in the firepower blind spots."

Duan Hao opened the tactical board in his hand.

"The density of the beast horde is too high; only snipers can carry out the decapitation mission."

Once they enter our firing range, we will prioritize eliminating the Tier 3 mutated beasts, as well as ranged units that can spray acid and bone spikes.

"What about the artillery positions?" Su Ran continued to ask.

"Three heavy howitzer battalions are in position."

Zhao Shanhe pulled up the fire distribution map, and red light flashed on the screen.

"All the shells have been replaced with white phosphorus incendiary shells and thermobaric shells. As long as the density of the animal herd reaches the threshold, we will fire directly at it."

"Is the logistical support adequate?" Su Ran asked Zhao Shanhe one last time.

"The ammunition stockpile has been tripled."

"We've stockpiled three times the usual amount of ammunition!"

Zhao Shanhe patted his chest, his pride soaring.

"The medical team is on standby in the second-line air-raid shelter. The engineering corps has built three backup lines of defense in the rear."

"Advisor Su, don't worry, even if these monsters rip this bag open, we can weld it shut with heavy firepower!"

"very good."

Su Ran straightened up and glanced at her watch.

"Gentlemen, this is the first tough battle of November. The banner of Great Xia must be planted at the highest point of the defensive line today!"

"If we win this battle, we humans will rule this continent!"

"Meeting adjourned! All personnel to battle positions!"