The system handed me over to the state.

Bronya was very curious. Blackie must have known about the relevant history to be able to say that. Why did she suddenly start reading history books recently?

Hei hope didn't speak; she just wanted to find... a sense of belonging outside of Bronya.

Chapter 234: Declaration of War

War has been declared.

They declared war on China, and all of Europe, except Britain, brazenly issued war declarations against China. The whole world was stunned by this sudden declaration of war.

People may worry about a third world war between the United States and China. The two countries have been sparring for a long time, but no one expected that today... war would actually befall them.

No one could have imagined that today, World War III would break out, and that the main warring parties in this war would be China, the United States, and the European Union.

China responded to the declaration of war immediately and reiterated its hope that both sides would seek peace. However, it was clear that the United States and the European Union responded to China's demands with their actions, deploying a large number of troops, with the army, navy and air force advancing in unison, forming a torrent that surged towards China.

And then... it got snatched away...

On the second day after the outbreak of the war, the massive fleet of the European Union was suddenly intercepted and annihilated. It was quite simple. According to the news reports, the European Union fleet was swiftly sunk by a fleet that suddenly appeared all around them on the second day of the expedition.

After the battle ended, the fleet disappeared from their sight. According to the video recordings of the surviving soldiers, the fleet suddenly appeared on their flank, followed by a sudden barrage of shells. They were quite certain that the enemy was a combination of cruisers and battleships.

Only one country could have such a combination: Britain... However, Britain has long since disappeared. How could its navy possibly be here attacking them? That's simply impossible!

Moreover, the subsequent advance of the allied forces was still not so smooth.

During the army's advance, they were suddenly attacked by a massive, pure black iron bird. The enemy's energy shells easily disintegrated the tanks' armor, and the infantry were directly disintegrated under the attack, leaving no trace of their bodies. Their attacks had no effect whatsoever. In the end, the enemy came and looted a large number of the army's armored forces for free, and then left without a trace.

However, the smooth progress of the air force gave them considerable confidence. They had been patrolling the border areas of China for a long time, but had not made any rash advances. Given the current situation, both the army and navy had suffered setbacks, so the general in command dared not make any sudden advances.

As for the countries on the periphery of China, they may oppose it, but if they resist, then the next target of this coalition will be themselves.

Faced with overwhelming military power, one country was reduced to ruins because it disobeyed the orders of its general and instead annihilated all the enemies blocking its path.

Meanwhile, several restless countries around China have begun to stir up trouble because of this declaration of war. Among them is the former Area 11, which is eager to overthrow the current China and swagger over its head.

However… a fleet stopped at their doorstep and swiftly destroyed all their ships with lightning speed, even intercepting their air force! Because the enemy had brought three aircraft carriers! Three! And these were actually British carriers! Are you kidding me?!

Why the hell are British battleships and aircraft carriers just charging right up to them?! And how did such a massive fleet manage to get right up to them without them even noticing?!

For a moment, the restless hearts of Area 11 were tamed by the sight of Britain's powerful ships and cannons...

And China was finally able to focus on resolving its problems with the military.

The European Union and the United States armies marched in with great fanfare, and they displayed a great deal of obvious Contractor technology. The United States' individual Iron Man armor, although superior in performance to the current standard individual powered armor in China, is far less expensive than China's individual powered armor. Only a small number of soldiers are equipped with this Iron Man armor.

In Europe, this is mainly reflected in their army and its vehicles. Many tanks have a very obvious sense of next-generation technology, and laser-type weapons are widely used on main battle tanks.

As Shenzhou predicted, the US Air Force has regressed... Yes, the US Air Force seems to have treasured the technology of the Contractors. With the emergence of Apollo fighters and peacekeeping bombers, the US has quickly phased out its existing air force equipment, mass-produced these specialized fighters, and transformed its heavy bombers into Century Bombers.

Meanwhile, Shenzhou has temporarily completed the reform of its air force, basically replacing all of its air force aircraft with Viking fighters. The modified missiles can simultaneously engage in air-to-air combat and support ground combat in fighter mode. As for their transformation function, given that most pilots are still unable to adapt to the transformation function of the new fighters, from now on, any pilot who fails the test will be prohibited from using the fighter's transformation function.

However, these were not major problems. Just when the US and European Union forces thought they could easily sweep across China, suddenly, a golden barrier rose up on China's border.

No matter how they attacked, the golden barrier remained unmoved, protecting Shenzhou. The allied general immediately launched his siege strategy. As long as Shenzhou could be trapped here, it would eventually perish after losing all the world's trading resources.

They have plenty of time, a great deal of time, enough to besiege China here before the shadows engulf the world.

..........

"The infiltrators' investigation is basically complete. We have confirmed that a large number of magical fluctuations from the Shadow Empire have been detected within the military, and these fluctuations are all present in the high-ranking generals of the Allied Forces. In other words, the high-ranking military and political leaders of the United States and the European Union have all been possessed."

"Their next strategy is probably to besiege us, and after besieging us to a certain extent, they believe that we will fight back on our own, or even surrender directly. Alternatively, they will wait for the Shadow Empire's official army to arrive before considering how to break through our barriers."

"In addition, we have discovered that they have begun to invade other countries in the surrounding area and seize all kinds of scientific research facilities. They probably intend to directly digest the modern technology they have acquired and try to combine it with magic."

After finishing his report, the adjutant looked up at the large screen in front of him, then glanced at Lao Yu and Su Mengyao beside him, and said, "Report complete."

"Things are getting tricky. We've already crippled the European Union's navy, but we're powerless against their army and air force."

"Moreover, this kind of defense isn't a solution. We can't be trapped here. And without resources from world trade, how long can you hold out?"

Artoria's words were full of worry, to which Su Mengyao smiled and waved her hand, "We can hold on for another three years. Within three years, there will be no problem with the domestic food supply and daily necessities. If we can solve that problem within three years, we will have no worries about supplies at all."

Artoria's pale blue eyes were filled with curiosity. That question? Which question?

Chapter 235: Awaiting Support

After the discussion with Empress Artoria ended, Bronya suddenly remembered something, "Susu, have we forgotten... the existence of the Soviet Union?"

Do you know why they only attacked us and not the Soviet Union?

As a result, Su Mengyao directly asked Bronya, who shook her head. She didn't know. Logically speaking, the Soviet Union and China bordered each other, and the two countries should stand together in the face of such an invasion. But why hasn't the Soviet Union made any move in the past few days?

"Because with the current strength of the Soviet Union, it can directly penetrate the United States and Europe, with its army, navy, and air force all in one fell swoop."

Bronya was stunned... Old Yu sighed, "You didn't know, did you?"

"I...I had absolutely no idea. I didn't even know such a thing existed...and I've never seen any related news, nor is there any information about it in the database."

Bronya was very confused, while Lao Yu and Su Mengyao shook their heads. Su Mengyao said helplessly, "It's very simple. The Soviet Union is better at hiding things than we are. Moreover, they only informed China about this matter. Most of their troops are stockpiled in the frozen ports of Siberia and a military port in the Arctic. These ports are all equipped with satellite shielding."

"The United States didn't know, and the Europeans knew even less. In addition, the Soviet Union did not intend to return the world to the Cold War pattern, nor did it intend to disrupt the existing world order, so it kept this force hidden."

"The reason why the Allied forces did not attack the Soviet Union was because they determined from the data that the Soviet Union was just a vast and sparsely populated country. The individual combat ability of the soldiers might be stronger than that of ordinary soldiers, but under the absolute crushing force and technology, the Soviet Union would still be easily crushed."

"Therefore, the Shadow Empire's strategy is mostly to first surround our China, defend against possible counterattacks from the Soviet Union, eliminate the countries surrounding China, then expand into South America and Africa, and finally deal with us."

"And once the world barrier is removed, the Shadow Empire's magical technology will combine with their modern technology, making it even more difficult for us to deal with each other."

Bronya crossed her arms, her expression grave. "So...at this stage...we're facing an almost invincible enemy?"

"It's difficult, but not insurmountable. Now, I'm waiting for Miss Tong Xi's reply."

Su Mengyao already had a concrete idea. The allied forces were in an unfamiliar area and could only obtain their supplies locally. So, Shenzhou only needed to send a large number of infiltrators to secretly sabotage these supplies, which would easily force the allied forces to retreat and find more supplies.

Alternatively, they could wait for domestic material support. Meanwhile, gunships equipped with iron curtain devices could simply fly over the enemy's head every night without attacking, harassing them relentlessly. In reality, it would be difficult for ordinary soldiers to withstand such a situation.

A severely poor mental state will definitely lead to various special situations during battle.

That's exactly the result they wanted. Only by disrupting the soldiers' morale to the greatest extent possible could their subsequent operations proceed smoothly.

Of course, all of this is based on what they need to prove next.

For example, Tong Xi's response, and the attitude of the Soviet Union.

If they can get support from either side, they will adjust their plans and specific measures accordingly.

"And what about the Soviet Union?"

"We are waiting to see their attitude. We have seen the details of the Allied forces and what they have done. We know very well what they are planning. We have shared all the intelligence with the intelligence department of the Soviet Union. We just need to wait for their specific report."

Bronya nodded, and now it was just a matter of waiting... but she didn't know what the Allied Forces' attitude would be.

After finishing up here, Bronya went directly to the training room with Blackie, because today, Fu Hua, as the third contractor, was about to sign a contract with the system and go directly to her first mission world.

On the way, Hei Xi asked, "Bronya... do you think we can win this war?"

"Without Tong Xi, without the Soviet Union, without Britain, could we have won with only China?"

Bronya shook her head. "Impossible. China and we alone cannot withstand the armies of the United States and the European Union unless our technology can provide an overwhelming advantage."

"Otherwise... we could not have won, we could not have even... successfully evacuated the vast majority of the people from this place."

It's not that Bronya is pessimistic, but from a factual perspective, while China is powerful, it cannot suppress the armies of several countries. It's important to understand that dealing with so many armies is not something that can be solved simply with high-tech weapons.

This requires overwhelming technological superiority and absolute dominance in troop quality to completely eliminate this so-called coalition.

"So what now?"

"Now we have many options. The constraints allow us to quickly transfer people to another world to avoid this attack. Although most people may not be able to transfer due to time constraints, at least we can preserve the flame of revolution."

“We can also fight Britain to the bitter end. If China fails, Britain will not survive for long either. Therefore, Britain will definitely stand with us.”

Hei hope sighed slightly. She had originally thought that she would come to a very peaceful and stable world and spend the rest of her life with the person she loved. But it seemed that she was still not far from the conflict and the battle.

Since there's no way to avoid it, let's face it head-on and tear it apart.

When will we go to the front lines?

Bronya was taken aback by Hei hope's sudden question, somewhat surprised by Hei hope's sudden belligerence, but she still shook her head, "No rush, we won't be on the front lines too many times. How long do you think you can withstand the massive firepower on the front lines?"

"Moreover, compared to the head-on battles of ancient times, modern warfare is more inclined towards small-scale battles and infiltration and sabotage warfare. Compared to a frontal assault, the infiltration warfare in the rear is much more intense."

"If you are really interested, you can join the infiltration team. With your presence, the infiltration team can easily complete its mission."

"You're just using me as a tool, aren't you?"

Hei hope raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in her voice. Bronya panicked for a moment, "How...how could this be! Why would I treat you like a tool?"

Hei hope smiled slightly, "Are you sure?"

Chapter 236: The Fourth Person

"Hello, my name is Fu Hua. You must be the major general they were talking about, right?"

At this moment, Fu Hua was wearing a black trench coat, black shorts paired with black protective tights, black fingerless gloves, and her long gray hair was tied into a ponytail.

She gazed at Bronya before her and asked, Bronya nodded and extended her hand to shake Fu Hua's outstretched hand, "Hello, Bronya Zaychek, Major General. Have they informed you of what you'll be facing next?"

Fu Hua shook her head. "They only told me that there was something very important that needed me, that I needed to be one of the most important people, you know?"

“Of course I know. I’m one of the people who will guide you next. We have a companion. You can wait a moment.”

Fu Hua paused for a moment, then looked at Hei hope beside her. "So... you two are my future companions?"

Fu Hua's intuition was very sharp. Although it was just a guess, Fu Hua could see that the other person's clothing was very unusual. Everyone she saw in the base was either wearing military uniforms or research attire, but Bronya's special clothing, which had a bit of an evening gown style, was unique to her. This was enough to show that she was special in this base.

Bronya was somewhat surprised by Fu Hua's sudden, intuitive question, but she nodded in acknowledgment and smiled, "That's right, I am indeed the person in charge of arranging your appointment. However, there is still one person who hasn't arrived yet, so we can wait a little while."

Fu Hua nodded. "Is there another person?" She suddenly felt a little curious about who the other person Bronya was talking about was, and also about what Bronya was planning to do.

"May I ask what our next steps are?"

Fu Hua asked in a low voice, and Bronya thought for a moment, "What we need to do next... is actually very simple. We will take you to see someone, and that person will tell you what to do."

"Can't you just tell me directly?"