After surviving a brush with death in battle, the Resistance Army soldiers dragged their exhausted steps across the desolate land, heading to their next secret base—Base No. 2.
Apart from the Headquarters, the Resistance Army had seven secret bases. The manpower at these locations differed little, with the only distinction being that the Headquarters could formulate battle plans and had numerous personnel to command operations.
As the saying goes, "An army of thousands is easy to come by, but a great general is hard to find." The importance of an outstanding commander cannot be overstated. Whether it be those formulating plans above or executing them below, a single error in any link could lead to catastrophic consequences.
The Resistance Army had just endured its grimmest battle yet. The command structure had suffered heavy casualties, leaving only ten surviving officers. This loss weighed heavily on Jie's heart, as if it were bleeding.
