So I'm a sheep.

Sasha looked at Albert with a smile: "Colonel, my request isn't high either."

"There's no need to send the latest weapons to Alan; weapons that are one or two generations behind will suffice."

"Headquarters provides us with less advanced weapons, while Aran is responsible for creating a big commotion and keeping the evil god's attention firmly focused."

"This way, you're good, I'm good, and everyone's good."

"..."

"Hahaha, Bishop Sasha, you're joking."

"Steel City and Aran are brother cities, how can we send our outdated anti-Zerg weapons here!"

The little girl's words, "Make a big commotion to attract the evil god's attention," struck Albert right where it hurt.

He made no mention of his previous suggestion, but instead patted his chest and assured you, "As soon as headquarters develops the second-generation anti-insect weapons, I will personally deliver them to you."

"Haha, then it'll be a pleasure working together, Colonel."

"Happy cooperation!"

Albert bent down and gently shook hands with the little girl. He smiled, but felt a little depressed inside.

'We originally wanted to take the initiative, but how did we end up having to provide aid to Aran?'

'Although, what this little girl said does make sense...'

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At Sasha's behest, Carlos went all out to launch a propaganda campaign for the operation.

"Stagnation leads to destruction, while expansion and territorial conquest restore glory!"

'Humanity's counterattack has begun!'

'Put on your uniform and march to the battlefield.'

'A real man should kill the alien insects.'

Various slogans, some lofty and some down-to-earth, coupled with the generous rewards promised by the government for killing the Zerg, sparked a wave of expansionism throughout Aran.

Long queues formed outside the conscription office, and the military factory began producing the most technologically advanced insect-catching balls day and night.

As the smoke of war rose, large numbers of troops entered the new buffer zone.

Less than six months later, the fourth layer of light curtain appeared in the sky above Alan.

Without any hesitation, the soldiers marched forward, singing loudly.

However, by this time, the alien insects had evolved several times and were able to secrete solvents on their own.

After the insect-catching balls lost their effectiveness, the army's insect eradication speed dropped significantly.

It took more than a year, and with many casualties, for the fifth layer of light curtain to finally appear.

Just when morale was low, Colonel Albert arrived in time and handed the little girl the second-generation anti-insect weapon.

"They are highly effective at killing insects, and most importantly, they are very easy to mass-produce!" Albert assured him confidently.

With stronger weaponry, the Aran army became unstoppable once again.

Advance, stalled, reinforcements arrive...

Countless brave warriors fell, and the anti-insect weapons were replaced time and again.

By the time the ninth layer of light curtain rose, a strong sense of war-weariness had permeated the army.

The shelter is big enough, and we've killed enough insects over the years.

Everyone, shouldn't we be able to take a break now?

Volume 1: Chapter 207 Gao Ming

"Sasha, the soldiers' war-weariness is very strong."

"Now, when they see various propaganda slogans, they will not only not get excited, but will feel disgusted instead."

The sage said helplessly, "We can't fight anymore. If we continue, the soldiers will go on strike."

"I also think it's better to take a break. Right now, the whole society is serving the war effort. The military industry is booming, but many other industries have withered away."

Carlos also advised Sasha: "A great revival cannot be accomplished in a short time, Bishop Sasha. A temporary rest is for the sake of moving forward faster in the future."

Even Carlos is trying to dissuade me; it seems I really can't continue.

After a moment's hesitation, the little girl finally nodded to the two of them.

"Since the soldiers are already tired, it's good for them to rest."

"Yes, to celebrate the glorious victories Aran has achieved over the years, I think it is necessary to hold a grand celebration."

Sasha smiled and said, "The specific time is yet to be determined. I'll let you both know when I've made up my mind."

"Phew, Sasha, you've finally figured it out."

"I'll draft a plan for the celebration first. This time, we must make it a grand affair and let everyone have a good time!"

After the two left the meeting room looking relaxed, the girl immediately took a car to the Protoss base.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

"Your Excellency, you've worked hard!"

The soldiers standing guard at the base entrance saluted the little girl's car. They didn't ask for any registration or anything and just let the car drive in.

'It's so deserted.'

The girl drove all the way to the dormitory building, but didn't see a single person.

I remember when the Protoss base was bustling with people, and it's only been a few short years...

'If Helen had continued to oversee the Neptune's Council, this place would probably still be a bustling scene by now.'

'But the moment she abandoned the church, Aquaman's decline was inevitable.'

'...'

'Hey, Helen herself doesn't care, so why am I making such a fuss?'

Shaking her head, the little girl went alone to Miss Xingling's room.

"Helen, I've come to play with you!"

The door to the room was suddenly opened, and Helen seemed to be just about to leave.

"I was just thinking of going for a walk, want to come along?"

"Oh!"

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After strolling around outside with Helen for half a day, the little girl noticed that Miss Celestial's disappointment was growing stronger.

"What's wrong, Helen? You seem to be getting more and more unhappy."

"Sasha, I haven't been out for so long."

"Yes, I know that."

"Why hasn't a single new dessert shop opened outside after all this time?"

"Not only are there no new stores, but even the old stores are closing down one after another."

Helen frowned and said, "Aran has expanded so many times, and the TV is always talking about 'glorious victories'."

"But why does it feel like everyone's lives are getting worse and worse?"

"..."

"There's nothing we can do about it; during wartime, everything naturally serves the war effort."

"Those who could join the army did so. Those who were not suited for fighting worked in military factories, striving to ensure logistics."

The little girl shrugged: "How can a dessert shop stay open under these circumstances?"

"Hmph, if the ruler of Aran is elected, I will definitely not cast my vote for you."

Uh, am I really that bad?

The little girl gave a wry smile: "Helen, you don't lack desserts."

"Don't the pastry chefs at the base make you delicious treats every day?"

"That's not how it works. Do you know how disappointed I was when I went out today?"

Helen shook her head: "This is the core area, and even here it looks lifeless. You can imagine how bad the situation is in the entire shelter."

"Sasha, I think Alan should take a break."

"Actually, the Sage and Carlos were also trying to persuade me before..."

"Rest assured! I have ordered the army to halt its expansionist efforts. From now on, Aran's strategy is to recuperate and rebuild."

The young girl said with a smile, "Many active-duty soldiers will be demobilized, and a number of military factories will also be shut down."

"It won't be long before all industries show signs of recovery, and the dessert shop you've been waiting for, Helen, will definitely reopen on the streets!"

"That's good"

Miss Celestial Spirit's expression softened: "I don't want to spend my last days in this world in a lifeless place."

The last period of time?

A thought struck the little girl, and she looked at Helen and asked, "By the way, when will those demigods appear?"

Sasha had asked Chelsea this question before, but the Archangel couldn't answer it.

“I observe their development every day, and I estimate that in less than a year, the fastest-growing demigod will emerge from the seabed.”

As she spoke, Helen gave a strange smile: "Actually, these demigods weren't supposed to appear so soon. But Alan's performance was just too good, so good that Lingdu was disappointed in the Zerg."

"Because of actively responding to disasters, humanity has accelerated its own demise."

"This is really..."

Observing the little girl's expression beside her, Helen was surprised to find that Sasha was not moved at all.