Super God Academy: Kabuto

On the outskirts of North Star, at a hidden military base

Mi Long, the commander-in-chief of the North Star defense line, a middle-aged general with a resolute expression and the weariness of long battles on his brow, personally led Ge Xiaolun, Zhao Xin, and Zhi Xin to the command center. Pointing to the massive strategic sand table, he solemnly described the current grim situation:

"The main fleet of the Taotie is now holed up at an altitude of over 30,000 meters. Our anti-aircraft guns can't reach them, and our fighter jets would be sitting ducks if they went up there. To be honest, we have been completely outmatched in terms of air superiority."

He pointed to the dense defensive fortifications surrounding the North Star on the sand table:

"Our main purpose in staying here is to prevent them from launching a large-scale ground invasion. They have tried before, but we have repelled them every time with our lives and tactics."

Ge Xiaolun and the other two sat down, their hearts heavy. Ge Xiaolun couldn't help but ask, "General Mi Long, the enemy has superior numbers and quality, how... how have you managed to hold out until now?"

Milong's face showed a complex expression, a mixture of relief and helplessness: "Two reasons. First, within the inner perimeter of North Star, several angel warriors are continuously engaged in combat with the Taotie's high-altitude units. Second, there's the new type of armor that the nation recently deployed in actual combat..."

"Armor?" Ge Xiaolun was taken aback and looked at Zhao Xin, who also looked bewildered. "When did we get such powerful armor?"

Zhao Xin suddenly slapped his forehead: "Oh! I remember now! When you first left Earth, didn't Qi Lin go home for a while? Later, she brought some things for the commander. I heard her mention it, saying it was from her brother and her sister Xiao Xi. It seems like... the design drawings or samples of the armor were among them!"

"Yes!" Milon confirmed, "That's when it started. However, the armor has extremely high requirements for the user; currently, only the most elite soldiers can barely control it. And..." He sighed, his tone filled with regret, "There are only so many available, and production is extremely difficult. You could say that every one used is one less available."

He suddenly remembered something and looked at Ge Xiaolun and the others: "By the way, I received news that Comrade Lin Yu, who provided the armor, seems to have returned to North Star not long ago."

"If it's angels, it should be Sister Leng and the others," Zhi Xin deduced, then showed great interest in the armor. "General Milon, those armors... can we take a look?"

Before Milon could answer, he noticed Zhi Xin, who was sitting quietly to the side with an extraordinary aura, and said with some surprise, "Hey, this comrade... seems to be an angel too?"

Zhi Xin nodded slightly.

Milong continued, "The specific armor is deployed in the inner core war zone. However, I heard that the research institute seems to have made a breakthrough recently, and it seems they can assemble new armor on a small scale and form dedicated armor squads. But this news is still uncertain."

When the topic of communications came up, Zhixin said, "Morgana's Demon One controls most of the world's communications, cutting off not only our contact with the Angel Warriors, but also preventing me from contacting Leng and the others in the inner circle."

Milon recalled something, his tone filled with respect and sorrow: "When we were scouting the outer perimeter, we encountered a fallen angel warrior. She was beautiful, and even in death, she maintained her dignity... only, her body was cut up. That's when we realized that the blood of angels is also red."

"Who is it?!" Zhi Xin stood up abruptly, her voice urgent. The fall of any of her compatriots tugged at her heartstrings.

Milon shook his head, his face filled with shame: "We...don't know her. We wanted to rush over to protect her, but we were...we were rejected. Although they didn't attack us, we could feel..." He paused, then spoke frankly, "They looked down on us. To put it bluntly, they looked down on the fighting ability of ordinary soldiers like us."

Zhi Xin paused for a moment, then frankly admitted, "Yes. We angels look down on warriors from any backward civilization, and even now, deep down I still feel that way. In a true god-level war, your courage is admirable, but it is indeed... unlikely to play a decisive role."

These words were direct, even somewhat harsh, but they were the truth. Mi Long wasn't angry. He simply tapped the table forcefully with his knuckles, producing a dull thud, and his gaze swept over Ge Xiaolun and Zhao Xin before finally settling on Zhi Xin. He spoke each word with unwavering certainty:

"I, Milon, do not understand the wars and grudges between you angels and demons."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried the weight of a thousand troops:

"All I know is—every inch of our land was bought with blood!"

These seven words, like the resounding toll of a bell, echoed in the command center. They represented the most basic beliefs and the most resolute will of the soldiers on this land. Whether the enemy was a gluttonous beast, a demon, or a high and mighty god, whether they were respected or looked down upon, they were willing to shed their last drop of blood for the homeland behind them.

Ge Xiaolun and Zhao Xin were deeply shaken, and Zhi Xin was also moved. This will to protect their homeland and their bloodline was completely different from the grand ideals of the angels in pursuing "justice and order," yet it possessed the same awe-inspiring power. The defense line of North Star was not only built of steel and weapons, but also forged by the oath of "every inch of land for every drop of blood."