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Leo tightly gripped the gun, his face as resolute as iron. His boots stepped on the dusty and gravel-covered ground, each step causing a sharp pain, but that didn't matter. His gaze was firmly fixed on the evacuation point not far ahead, but his heart was in turmoil.
Suddenly, a deafening explosion came from behind them, causing the air to seem to freeze. Earth and stones flew, and smoke billowed.
"Damn it..." Leo roared in his heart, but he knew there was no time to stop and grieve or regret. All he could do was to continue forward with the remaining team members.
Suddenly, his HUD screen flickered, and an ominous warning symbol appeared in his line of sight: "One minute until nuclear explosion."
"Speed up, we must arrive before that!" Leo roared with all his might, igniting the whole team to quicken their pace and run forward.
Finally, in the tense moment of the last thirty seconds, they arrived at the evacuation point. As expected, waiting for them there was Major Jack and his "Ghost Sniper" team. Sergeant Li Li's face showed a bitter and guilty expression, as she clearly dared not look directly at Leo.
"We originally had thirty-five people, and now? Only three people left!" Leo's voice was filled with condemnation and anger, his tightly clenched fists turning white from exertion.
Just then, his tactical artificial intelligence issued a piercing warning: "Nuclear bomb will detonate in ten seconds, please take cover immediately."
Leo suddenly turned around, and all his personal emotions were pushed to the edge in that instant. He looked up at the countdown on the HUD, feeling like every second was deducting a part of his life.
"Ten, nine, eight..." The voice of the artificial intelligence became unusually cold.
On the distant horizon, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth, gradually rising to form a massive mushroom cloud. It was as if the gates of hell had suddenly opened, releasing deadly force and heat.
"Three, two, one..."
As the final number sounded, an indescribable pressure and heat wave surged in front of them. It was not just a physical explosion, but more like a tearing of the soul. Every inch of skin, every cell, was instantly burned by the heat wave, but miraculously, they were still alive.
Leo felt a tremendous force pushing him aside, and instinctively gripped onto a protruding rock. All sounds disappeared, replaced only by the echo of his own heartbeat.
He watched as the massive mushroom cloud slowly rose into the sky, eventually merging with the distant starry sky. Everything seemed to become insignificant, leaving only a huge, unfillable void.
Leo stood at the evacuation point, looking at the burning wreckage and bodies in the distance. They were all his comrades, who had experienced this terrifying battle together. His gaze was dark, filled with doubt and anger. Everything seemed so unreasonable. This was a crucial mission, crucial to the outcome of the entire war, yet it had exacted a heavy toll due to insufficient support.
At that moment, the scout picked up the binoculars and precisely aimed in the direction of the insect nest. He activated the heat detection mode, and a red hot spot immediately appeared on the display of the binoculars. The data showed that the temperature in this area was abnormally high, with heat penetrating up to five kilometers underground. Undoubtedly, the nuclear explosion had been successfully detonated, hitting the target directly.
"The nuclear explosion has been successfully detonated, hitting the target directly, and the insect nest has been completely destroyed!" The scout reported loudly on the public channel, unable to contain his excitement.
In an instant, a burst of enthusiastic cheers and applause came from the public channel. Even at such a distant distance, Leo could feel the excitement of Captain Damian and the "Hellfire" firepower soldiers.
"Great job, soldiers! This is the beginning of our victory!" Captain Damian congratulated loudly in the channel, as if he could already see the final victory.
But Leo couldn't force a smile. He turned around and saw Major Jack standing there, looking smug and self-satisfied. Major Jack waved his medals and said to the microphone, "You all did great. This operation proves how outstanding we are as a team."
Leo finally couldn't bear it anymore. He stood up from the ground and walked firmly to Major Jack. His face was contorted, and his eyes shot out visible anger.
"Explain to me why we didn't get the support we deserved?" Leo roared at him, every word filled with accusation and resentment. "Have you ever thought about how many precious lives we lost because of the inadequacy of this operation? Do you think holding these medals is enough?"
The surrounding soldiers fell silent instantly, and Major Jack's expression also became stiff. Leo's question was like a massive shockwave, forcing everyone to face the unpleasant but urgent truth.
Leo's emotions were on the verge of exploding, and he no longer cared about military etiquette or the team's reputation. He directly slammed his tactical helmet to the ground, creating a dull thud that stunned the surrounding soldiers with its suddenness.
Major Jack's face turned red with anger as he glared at Leo and shouted forcefully, "Do you think you understand? I had the 'Ghost Sniper' team stay at the high point to ensure we have a safe retreat route! If the high point is lost, we will be surrounded by Xyphos, and then what? We will be completely wiped out!"
Leo's anger was uncontrollable. He threw off his helmet and slammed it heavily on the ground, instantly drawing the attention of the surrounding soldiers.
"Safe at high ground? Are you talking about those high points where you hide and refuse to engage?" Leo glared at Major Jack, mocking him with a smirk.
"Do you even know the significance of having the 'Ghost Sniper' team stationed there? It's to provide immediate support in case of emergencies and cover our retreat!" Leo's voice was almost thunderous, filled with anger and contempt with every word.
Major Jack's face changed, he tried to remain calm, but at this moment, he couldn't hide his anger. "You, this nameless pawn, dare to question my command?"
"Command? Ha, can being cowardly and greedy for life be considered a command?" Leo asked disdainfully.
The surrounding soldiers also began to whisper among themselves, clearly questioning Major Jack's command even more.
"You tell me, Major Jack, how many good soldiers have we lost? Just because you kept the most skilled sniper there and didn't let them move, all to protect yourself!" Leo asked angrily.
Major Jack was obviously angered by these words, his face had turned bright red, but he had nothing to say because everyone knew Leo was speaking the truth.
At this moment, the whole room fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of Leo and the sporadic sound of artillery fire in the distance from the battlefield. Everyone knew that this standoff was not just about a simple tactical mistake, but also a profound questioning of responsibility and humanity. Major Jack's authority had suffered an unprecedented blow as a result.
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