Chapter 303: Cracks in the East Sea

East Sea.

The sky was gloomy, and the calm sea shimmered with a dark crimson glow.

On the heavily guarded defensive line, wave after wave of fighter jets screamed into the sky. Meanwhile, heavy cannons forcibly removed and installed along the coastline were being loaded in a frantic rush.

The area teemed with people, and countless Awakeners fixed their gaze on the sea. The oppressive atmosphere had everyone on edge.

Yenir had ordered all communications to be shut down.

With Yenir clutching Fang Teng’s Token and wielding A-level authority, they had no choice but to comply. Especially after Xiao Hai, Chen Kailai, and the others took over, every East Sea soldier mistakenly believed it was a Military command.

“Yenir…”

“Will the sea beasts really come…?”

Standing beside Yenir, Chen Kailai could feel sweat beading on his palms.

He whispered to the Youth next to him, feeling that everything that had happened today was utterly absurd.

He had actually believed it!

He couldn’t believe they were this frantic! Under Yenir’s orders, the three had actually followed through!

“They will come!”

His voice was unwavering.

Yenir stared coldly at the two white trails streaking across the sky.

They were the contrails left by fighter jets carrying Nuclear Warheads.

After eliminating Fang Teng, they had gained a seven-hour delay. But after double-checking the system alerts, Yenir suddenly realized that those seven hours were all the time East Sea had left before falling! In no more than twenty-two minutes, the first wave of sea beasts would be launching their attack!

Listening to Yenir’s decisive tone, Wang Tian finally felt a slight easing of his tension.

Even though, at that moment, he hadn’t seen any sign of the sea beasts…

“Yenir, if this really breaks out, maybe our ending will be a bit better… but if it doesn’t…”

Wang Tian’s expression was complex as he silently sighed, watching Yenir’s profile.

Frankly, he had no idea why Yenir was doing all this.

Not to mention, even if Yenir was so certain a disaster would unfold, its occurrence would only bring more trouble for them.

Politics isn’t as simple as doing what’s right.

Often, you have to commit the wrong acts while shying away from the right ones—it’s all for the greater good.

He could practically predict the level of suspicion Yenir would attract by hiding these moves from the Military.

If they managed to save lives, the Military’s top brass might overlook the trigger issues because of Yenir’s potential and achievements. But if they failed—even if Yenir survived—the three of them were doomed.

Truth be told, he was quite impressed by Chen Kailai.

A businessman at heart, Chen Kailai would simply run if things went south. By cooperating with Yenir this time, he was betting on securing a massive advantage in the future. The prospect of gains was worth the gamble—even wagering on double profits, let alone thousandfold returns!

But Chen Kailai’s situation was different.

If the beast tide failed to break out, then even if Old Chen were to claim that Yenir had deceived him, it would only lead to utter ruin—and possibly implicate his family.

Taking command without approval was tantamount to treason!

As for Xiao Hai, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and move forward.

“Yenir, have you taken control of Fang Teng?”

“When the sea beasts return, are we holding our ground, or what?”

Without further ado, Chen Kailai took a deep breath. Despite his age, he still stood tall. Part of his decision to trust Yenir stemmed from having witnessed the beast tide before.

At nearly seventy, he had seen the horrors of disaster. If calamity truly struck, he was willing to bet everything to prevent a recurrence.

He couldn’t bear to watch a million survivors perish right before his eyes.

“Hold them off,”

“We can’t hold them off for long,”

“The scale this time is enormous; our deployed forces are insufficient to stop them,”

“And besides, someone already noticed something amiss with the perimeter evacuation teams.”

Without answering Chen Kailai’s initial question, Yenir responded calmly.

In fact, he had deceived Chen Kailai and the others.

According to him, Fang Teng knew the sea beasts would break out; he simply refused to order an evacuation. In truth, Yenir had kept Fang Teng under his control.

But in reality, Fang Teng was already dead.

That meant once the Military discovered that he had killed Fang Teng, the situation would only deteriorate further.

Had he revealed the truth, Wang Tian and the others would have likely broken down even more.

Yenir had often questioned whether his actions were truly worth it.

In the most rational light, he should have let go and waited for disaster to unfold. All his efforts had only bred suspicion.

But he harbored no regrets.

Step back, retreat further.

There’s no such thing as perfection in this world.

If one wishes to change a tragic past or save a crumbling structure, sacrifices are inevitable!

If sacrifices must be made, Yenir was determined to bear them!

One misstep or loss of resolve—how could he then face the even greater challenges ahead!

…………..

Time ticked away, second by second.

As the sunset gradually sank beneath the sea horizon, Yenir, standing like a bronze statue at the forefront of the defensive line, suddenly heard a barrage of sonic booms from high above.

“What was that!?”

On the battleground, countless soldiers looked up in confusion; the very next moment, roars of anger filled the air.

Officers, originally assigned to manage the evacuation, were now being dragged back like prisoners.

They soared at breakneck speed.

A large group of Third-Stage mid-level warriors flew in, their furious shouts reverberating through the skies.

“We are the Nearshore Second Army! Cease resistance immediately!”

“You’ve been deceived!”

“The Military never issued an evacuation order! There are no sea beasts attacking!”

The four leading Third-Stage Advanced warriors suddenly burst with overwhelming aura, their eyes locking onto the figures on the frontline.

“Yenir! Cease resisting! Come with me now!”

“Any resistance will be met with merciless slaughter!”

Turning back calmly.

Watching the officers responsible for the evacuation being hauled back, Yenir couldn’t help but furrow his brow, a flash of desolation crossing his eyes.

It seemed the Military had acted even faster than he had anticipated.

Had the evacuation been called off?

Perhaps Xiao Hai had been captured as well?

He wasn’t sure whether they had been evacuated from the danger zone or herded back.

“Did you stop them?”

No panic, no fear.

Yenir looked up at the rapidly approaching swarm of Third-Stage warriors, as if he had done nothing.

Hearing Yenir’s inquiry, the lead Third-Stage Advanced warrior froze for a moment before erupting in anger:

“Yenir! Are you still thinking about evacuation?!”

“I’m telling you—you’ve caused a huge disaster! Where is Committee Member Fang Teng? Where are the other three committee members?! And those two fighter jets—where are they?”

“Abandon your ridiculous delusions! Do you know how much damage you’ve inflicted on the East Sea?”

“The Military Department has been actively deploying satellites! There’s absolutely no issue!”

Four Third-Stage Advanced warriors glared coldly down at Liang Lie, who stood before Yenir, as they barked their reprimands.

To ensure they captured Yenir, every Third-Stage Advanced warrior in the vicinity had been summoned!

Had it not been for the Prime Minister’s last-minute orders, they would have attacked the moment they met!

How absurd—because of Yenir’s foolish arrogance, they were forced to squander so many resources!

Listening to the Military’s report, a large number of soldiers on the battlefield looked at Yenir in stunned disbelief.

They had been deceived!?

No sea beasts!? It was all a lie!?

A roar of uproar ensued.

At the same time, Chen Kailai and Wang Tian felt their hearts leap into their throats.

Watching the subsequent wave of the Military’s Third-Stage forces descend, a profound sense of helplessness and despair washed over them.

Could it be that the Military’s satellites hadn’t detected any issues? Had Yenir truly miscalculated!?

However, contrary to everyone’s expectations,

Yenir, though being berated, showed no emotion. He simply picked up his walkie-talkie, as if oblivious to the furious glares around him.

“Ming Luo, did you see that?”