8: A general is in command! A storm is brewing!

"Zombie Siege?!"

When these four words left Su Yuan's mouth,

the temperature in the entire living room seemed to drop several degrees.

The elderly man in the Zhongshan suit, who had maintained a steady and composed demeanor,

had his pupils suddenly contract,

and his body subconsciously leaned forward.

The row of generals standing behind him

all underwent drastic changes in expression!

To ordinary people, the word 'zombie'

might just be a fictional product of movies and games.

But for these guardians of national security,

it represented an extremely dangerous and difficult-to-control biohazard scenario!

Infectivity, aggression, immortality... once these traits appeared in reality,

they would be a nightmare for any country's defense system!

"Tell us the details!"

The old man's voice became urgent and solemn.

Su Yuan nodded and, without hiding anything,

recounted the information he saw from the [instance management] module

exactly as it was.

"The first initial instance is named Zombie Siege. Players from all countries will be simultaneously teleported into a deserted city infected by the t-virus."

"The main threats in the instance are the ubiquitous ordinary zombies in the city, as well as some special infected types mutated from animals, such as Zombie Dogs."

"There are two mission objectives for the instance. The main quest is to survive in this city for 7 days. The hidden quest is to find and obtain the original t-virus serum."

"After clearing it, a comprehensive score will be given based on the player's survival days, number of zombies killed, mission completion rate, and other performances to settle the rewards."

Su Yuan's speaking rate wasn't fast, but every word was like a heavy bomb exploding in the hearts of everyone in the command room.

Instance name!

Environmental background!

Monster types!

Mission objectives!

Settlement method!

This was no longer just intelligence;

this was like having the standard answers

slapped directly onto your face before an open-book exam!

"t-virus... serum..."

The old man muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with sharp light.

He immediately grasped the key to the problem!

"What is the use of this serum?"

Su Yuan replied:

"The system didn't say explicitly. But based on my speculation, it is very likely a key item for accessing the next instance or obtaining a higher evaluation. It might even be a highly valuable reward in itself."

This speculation

was entirely derived from Su Yuan's years of experience reading novels.

But at this moment, coming from the mouth of the Administrator, it appeared incredibly authoritative and credible.

"That makes sense!"

A middle-aged man wearing glasses, who looked elegant and easy-going

but also carried general stars on his shoulders, nodded in agreement.

"According to the settings of this mode, high risk often comes with high rewards. This 't-virus serum' is definitely the core point of contention in the instance!"

This person was Dragon Country's top strategic analysis expert,

nicknamed the Dragon's Brain, Major General Li Guodong.

"Old Lin, what do you think?"

The old man in the main seat

turned his gaze toward a general beside him who had remained silent from the beginning

but possessed the most sharp and fierce aura.

This general was about fifty years old, with a face like it was carved by a knife and axe, and eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

Even just standing there quietly,

he gave off a terrifying sense of pressure as if he had walked out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.

He was the overall head of Dragon Country's special operations forces,

General Lin Zhan, who held the title of the God of the Military!

Lin Zhan took a step forward, his gaze like lightning as he looked directly at Su Yuan.

"How big is the city? What is the number and distribution of zombies? Are there any safe zones? Where can weapons and supplies be found?"

As soon as he spoke, it was a series of tactical questions hitting the vital points.

These questions were precise, lethal, and full of a soldier's unique style.

Su Yuan felt a chill in his heart.

He knew that the person before him was definitely a true professional!

Fortunately, he had the administrator system.

He pretended to think for a moment,

while actually rapidly checking the [clearance hint] on the system panel

that only he could see.

The words 'Viewable with Administrator Privileges' were a god-tier skill at critical moments!

"The city scale is equivalent to a standard prefecture-level city in our country. The number of zombies is initially estimated to be in the millions, mainly concentrated in the downtown commercial and residential areas."

"There are currently no known absolute safe zones. However, according to the hints, the city's sewer system is relatively safe and can serve as temporary shelters and passages."

"Regarding supplies, the city's Police Station, Fire Station, and hospitals are the three most important resource points."

"The Police Station has firearms and ammunition, the Fire Station has protective suits and breaching tools, and hospitals have medicine and medical equipment. But these places are also where the zombies are most dense and dangerous."

Su Yuan's answers were logically clear and detailed,

almost laying out the complete map of a virtual city

before everyone's eyes.

Lin Zhan's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Major General Li Guodong behind him

was even more excited, taking out a portable tablet and recording rapidly,

even beginning to draw simple tactical maps and action plans

on the spot based on the information Su Yuan provided!

"Police Station armory... Fire Station protective suits... hospital medicine... sewers..."

Li Guodong muttered to himself while recording, his brain operating at high speed.

"With this intelligence, we can completely tailor an optimal opening strategy for our players!"

"After starting, avoid the most densely populated central areas and use the sewer system to head straight for the Fire Station in the suburbs! Get protective equipment first!"

"Zombies' attack methods are mainly biting and scratching, which carry viral infection. A full set of fire protective gear can provide excellent physical defense!"

"After getting the protective suits, go to the Police Station! With weapons, survival capability will be greatly enhanced! Then go to the hospital to gather medicine to prepare for subsequent combat and survival!"

"Following this process, our players will establish a crushing advantage over players from other countries within the first hour of the start!"

Li Guodong became more excited as he spoke, the light of wisdom flashing in his eyes.

Beside him, Lin Zhan

did not speak, but that slight nodding motion

and the undisguised approval in his eyes already explained everything.

For these top military strategists and tacticians,

they only needed a tiny spark of intelligence to instantly deduce a prairie fire in their minds!

And what Su Yuan gave them was not a spark at all.

It was an intercontinental missile already loaded with fuel and set with coordinates!

The old man in the main seat

watched his two most capable subordinates

fall into this state of extreme work excitement because of a few words from Su Yuan,

and his heart was filled with emotion.

He looked at Su Yuan again, his gaze like he was looking at a peerless treasure.

He slowly stood up, walked to Su Yuan, and personally held his shoulder.

"Comrade Su Yuan, you are the pillar of my Dragon Country!"

The old man made the final decision.

"Lin Zhan, Li Guodong!"

The old man turned around and issued orders.

"Yes!"

The two immediately stood at attention.

"I order you two to immediately establish the highest-specification National Destiny Arena Strategic Command! Lin Zhan will serve as the Commander-in-Chief, and Li Guodong will serve as the Chief of Staff!"

"Your mission is to combine the intelligence provided by Comrade Su Yuan to formulate the most detailed and safest combat plan for our twenty players!"

"Yes! We guarantee to complete the mission!"

The two responded in unison, their voices full of power.

The old man nodded,

then looked at Su Yuan again, his tone becoming incredibly solemn.

"Comrade Su Yuan, for your safety,

and for the convenience of subsequent work, we need to transfer you to an absolutely safe place."

"This place is in the Capital."

"Are you willing to come with us?"