The shadow has not yet dissipated, and the joy cannot last long. After a night of leisure, a more compact life is ushered in.

Tai'ao's counterattack began, Ula's front advanced, and the Nordic armies converged, gradually regaining the lost land of mankind. North America integrated South America, opened up fortress cities, built steel fortresses, and cooperated with scientific research institutes on both poles to establish a location at 30 degrees north latitude.

A large number of anti-boundary door devices were buried.

On the world map, the black magnets symbolizing occupied areas are being removed one by one.

They seem to know that time is tight, and they seem to understand that opportunities are rare. When people's hearts are twisted into a rope, the efficiency and completion rate of their work almost doubles. Even if monsters appear from time to time at the gate, they can quickly control the field.

Cooperate, kill and clear the field.

However, staged victory does not mean anything. The more time goes by, the more panic people become. Even people with the slowest sixth sense feel a hairy feeling in their hearts.

The reason is that the star gate across the sky is getting wider and wider.

In the past, the star gate could only cover an area, and seven or eight demons fell down. And with the rotation of the earth, no area with extremely bad luck would "win".

But now, the Star Gate has expanded to cover a quarter of the equator, and humans have to deal with it every day.

They guard against it and are on guard against it, lest it suddenly attack, and they live in a state of uncertainty and exhaustion all day long.

"This is really a very effective strategy to tire out the enemy." Qi Xinli looked up at the huge star gate above his head and analyzed the enemy's psychology clearly. "The star gate is in the shape of an eye. There is no white, it is all black, like a ghost.

The eyes are covered with light, and you can see it for a while throughout the day. It feels like everything you do is being watched, and no one feels comfortable."

"Psychologically, eye-to-eye contact is very important. Over time, it will be considered a 'provocation', which can easily make people enter an excited and threatened state. The Star Gate being open for a long time will undoubtedly intensify this provocation.

It keeps human beings in tension for several hours every day, and sooner or later they suffer from neurasthenia.”

By then, the opponent's army will press forward, and they will probably be in a state of fatigue to deal with the enemy. If they start like this, their chances of winning will be slim.

Moreover, opening the star gate several times without letting go of any demons will always give people the mindset of "the wolf is coming". If this is done for the first half of a year, even if demons do come down, humans will have to slow down.

"It's really a passive beating." Lackey concluded, "How far do you think it will expand before it stops?"

"Perhaps except for Bermuda, 30 degrees north latitude will be completely covered." Qi Xinli said, "As the door becomes larger, more things can be stuffed in. I have reason to suspect that it has not lowered the devil a few times because it is storing it.

It can widen the channel.”

"It's really unpleasant..." Lackey stared at it and pulled the ax from the top of the monster at his feet.

"Go back." Qi Xinli said, "Now that the Qinaha District of Mongolia has been cleaned up, it's time for us to go to Kyoto to join everyone. In a week's time, there will be the Alliance Medal Award Ceremony, and we cannot miss it. Maybe the award ceremony is over, and we

It’s time to divide into groups and lead the troops.”

When the shadow of the Stargate covers the world, they have to deploy troops in various fortresses. The award ceremony will be the last time the team gathers before the war. Whether they succeed or not depends on their fate.

"I didn't expect that I would catch up with the apocalypse that is only seen in science fiction movies." Lackey carried the ax.

"I have the honor to witness the decline of a world or the rise of an era. I have no regrets in this life." Qi Xinli chuckled, raised his hand and patted his teammates on the shoulders, "You have to survive."

"You too." Lackey shot back.

…

On the night when the new year turned into the old one, the 15th turmoil occurred in Ningyuan Demon Cave. By the time the awakened ones had finished killing a large number of frog-shaped monsters, it was already early morning the next day.

This New Year's Eve can be described as thrilling, but most people are actually used to it.

They are used to life in the base and dungeons, to the sound of artillery fire from time to time on the ground, and to opening the alliance app to read current events. They also regard checking in under the account of the Awakened as a daily routine.

They are well protected.

Living in a base, they don't have to fight in a bloody battle; living in a dungeon, they don't have to face the Star Gate. However, whenever they see the death list announced by the Alliance after regaining lost territory, there is always an empty place in their hearts.

It is like a black hole swallowing up their emotions. It seems that only by picking up weapons to fight and roar can it slowly fill up.

but--

"It's better not to cause trouble." Someone sighed, "We are just a group of ordinary people. Staying where we should be is the greatest help. If we go up to fight, I'm afraid we will be a disservice."

"They have done so much just to protect us. If we go up there, all our previous efforts will be wasted. Don't think that everything will be lost. I heard that the alliance's award ceremony will be held in a few days..."

Yeah?

They're going to mess up the schedule, right?

But the whirlpool in their hearts is spinning endlessly, and the condensed anger has no outlet, and they are shouting something fearlessly. They still want to do something within their power, or... no, they want to do it very much!

The emotions piled up higher and higher, and finally reached a climax on the day when the Medal of Honor Day came.

On January 11 of the New Year, the alliance's award ceremony was held in a secret place in Kyoto.

All high-level officials were present, and the entire alliance was broadcast simultaneously. Awakeners, generals, and scientific researchers were all present, and the entire auditorium was filled with people crowded together. However, the room was so quiet that you could hear a needle drop. Only the people outside the screen were breathing rapidly.

With.

"That's our Qining! The camera just glanced at him. Hey, why is this eye swollen? Who hit it? It's not because he fell from the top bunk while sleeping, right?"

"The promising daughter of the □□ family is called 'Zi Ying', right? This meritorious service is at least that of a major general. She has jumped through the ranks."

"Laki...his mother is stronger. Yelanova conquered 7 enemy-occupied areas in Ural by herself. His father is also very powerful. I heard that he worked at a scientific research institute and prepared an antidote that can

Can overcome most monster toxins."

"It's Captain Shen and Xiao Jiang! Steel soldiers, monkeys, and Lao Zhou, come and see!"

"Chengcheng..."

Some people whispered excitedly, some had tears in their eyes, some covered their cheeks, and some cried and laughed. But the people on the screen just sat quietly, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Unknowingly, the world outside the screen also became quiet.

Already.

First, there was the raising of 36 national flags.

With Central Continent as the center, every flag was raised to the highest point of the auditorium. Immediately afterwards, the alliance's first war song sounded. In the powerful and thick music, the different flags slowly flipped over and turned to the back - turned into

36 identical flags.

With red as the base and golden as the color, it depicts an unfolded world map. This color scheme means that Central Continent is the leader, and the map symbolizes unity and win-win.

Secondly, Mr. Huo, who was sitting in the middle seat, made a speech.

Everyone thought that Mr. Huo would speak generously and tell about the difficulties and obstacles of the past year, but he simply said: "A year has passed, and everyone knows the ups and downs. I don't need to say more. The alliance's award this time is

The summary of the previous stage is also the consensus for the next stage."

"The crisis is not going away, so don't take it lightly; forge ahead, and I hope you all know it."

When he finished speaking, he put down the microphone and gave everyone a military salute. After that, all the people stood up and solemnly returned the military salute.

This is a silent oath, an agreement to risk everything to protect the entire home. No one said anything, but one action said everything.

Finally, in a solemn atmosphere, the alliance's award ceremony began.

They eliminated all lengthy etiquette, leaving only crisp names and awards. There were more than 800 outstanding contributors present, and the award ceremony started at 8 o'clock in the morning and lasted more than seven hours.

First came the scientific researchers, then the soldiers fighting in various places, and finally the awakened ones. There was no applause or cheers in the hall, but only solemnity.

"Noble Rodrigo, awarded the title of Major General."

The young man who was already covered in tendons came on stage. Huo Chengying showed kindness in his eyes and pinned the medal on his chest. Noble pursed his lips, but his eyes were still red.

"Nanya Rodrigue, awarded the title of Major General."

The capable girl has cut off her long hair, and now Nanya has a heroic appearance, with all her sharpness hidden. Huo Chengying pinned the medal on her with a smile.

However, when it was Zhongzhou and Ula's turn to be awarded the honors, things gradually went a little wrong. It was wrong for Zhongzhou to be the awakened person who came to power, and it was wrong for Ula to be the awakened person's name!

"Jiang Qining, be awarded the title of Major General." Once these young people are awarded the title, the older generation will withdraw, and the world will become the battlefield of the next generation.

Therefore, whether Jiang Qining is reliable or not is not important. What is important is that he is strong enough to lead troops. As for handling affairs, Huo Chengying plans to equip him with a few people...

Before he finished thinking, Huo Chengying saw that Jiang Qining's eyes were swollen, as if he had been punched. He tensed up and finally succeeded in hanging the medal on someone.

The silly kid wants to cry, his eyes are even more swollen, and he looks weird... Tsk.

"Yu Mingyang, Zhuo Wuya, and Shao Xiu are awarded the rank of Major General."

"Vladimir Alexevariye..." Huo Chengying calmly finished reading Lackey's full name. For a moment, he couldn't remember who this child was. It wasn't until Lackey came on stage that he named him

The names are linked together.

"Conferred the title of Lieutenant General."

Lieutenant General! The first Lieutenant General since being awarded the title!

The cheers of everyone in front of the screen have exploded, but thinking that there are stronger awakened ones in Central Continent who have not yet been awarded the medal, they are even more excited!

Even though the process of conferring medals seems to be selling various high-level medals like cabbage. But looking back on the past year and thinking about the monsters and monsters that kill people, they really feel that young people deserve it.

If they don't deserve it, who else does?

"Yelanova..." After a long list of names, Huo Chengying said, "Conferred the title of Lieutenant General."

"Jiang Ziying and Shen Yunting were awarded the title of Lieutenant General."

"Qi Xinli, awarded the title of General."

Admiral...

How old is Qi Xinli? He is the youngest general in history, right?

Qi Xinli seemed to have known this result for a long time and was very calm when he took the stage. After he was awarded the medal, he quickly glanced down the stage and saw his parents standing below.

He raised his hand and gave them a military salute. But seeing their eyes red, they also gave him a military salute.

This was their only meeting in several years and their deepest intersection. For the sake of the country and the people, their family has endured a lot.

"Sino City."

When Huo Chengying called out this name, there was no sound from inside or outside the screen: "Conferred the title of Grand Marshal."

Five seconds of dead silence, a moment of roaring mountains and tsunami!

The first marshal of the alliance, he was born in Middle-earth!

"It's just your honor, it's time for him to come." Huo Chengying looked at Si Nuocheng with a smile, "You are our pride."
Chapter completed!