"The problem now isn't the complete collapse of the southern region, but the whereabouts of Dongfang He and Sun Chang'an," Qiao Shan said grimly. "I'm well aware of their strengths. Even if they encountered the most difficult situations, they would definitely be able to send back key intelligence through the hummingbird. The sudden loss of contact, without any forewarning causing the collapse of the south, led me, after much deliberation, to only one possibility."
"What?"
"They were killed in an instant."
The atmosphere in the command room immediately plunged to a freezing point again.
"Before we determine what happened, the recapture of the southern region must be put on hold. I suggest sending a reconnaissance team deep into enemy territory in the south to at least ascertain what has occurred."
"That's the only option left. Commander-in-Chief, I have a request—I want to join this reconnaissance team," Qiao Shan said resolutely.
