588 The Smile That Kills (1/2)

However, even though all the soldiers had fallen asleep, the captains still had to prepare for the unit's next move. Meanwhile, some were at guard posts to make sure that they were safe. This was the Zerg's territory after all, and a moment of loosening up would mean complete annihilation.

After they had made the camp, they gathered by the campfire and reflected on the battle together. This battle had claimed the lives of five soldiers.

Each death was a heroic martyrdom that was worth commemorating. As the deceased rested in peace, the living would pick up where they had left off and continue the fight.

The flames danced on the pyre as the solider bodies was finally cleansed of their worldly burdens.

After the ceremony, Wang Tong walked to a supply tent and dragged a Zerg out, throwing it in front of everyone. Xiao Yuyu knew what Wang Tong was getting at; the mere thought made her stomach churn.

”Ladies, you can excuse yourself. It's us gentlemen's time.” Wang Tong cracked a smile and then said. His smile was so casual as if eating Zergs was not a big deal.

”Wang Tong, don't look down on us. All the women here are warriors, just like you.” Lie Xuan was triggered. The field medics agreed with her wholeheartedly, but the disgusting smell and the grotesque image had kept them silent.

”Lie Xuan, this is not the time to play the heroine. Women are weaker than men physically by God's design. We don't want you to get sick after eating these pests' meat.” Wang Tong said. ”Let's give it a try. You will get used to it very quickly.”

Wang Tong carved a slice of meat off a Zerg's thigh and then shoved it down his throat, blood and all. ”You can eat it raw, but it might taste better once cooked.”

The girl's faces paled after witnessed this gruesome scene; some even threw up.

Tan Bu was the first person to follow Wang Tong's lead. He walked to the Zerg and grabbed another slab of meat, then started to chew on it. He was Wang Tong's most loyal follower, and if the latter thought he could do it, he could even if he couldn't. As the meat slid halfway down his throat, the brave soldier's face turned into a knot. He squeezed his thigh and rounded his eyes, then finally forced the contents down his throat.

After Tan Bu gathered himself, he managed a smile and then said, ”Haha! The taste is not bad. Come on everyone, this is food, not poison.”

Yin Tianzong and Vorenus each grabbed a morsel and put in into their mouths. Their face expression was very much the same as Tan Bu.

”Yuyu, it's ok! You don't have to watch this.” Wang Tong cracked a smile.

Su Yuyu turned around; however gross the meat looked, she didn't mind looking at it. She turned around because she didn't want others to see her tears. She was deeply moved by the warriors' sacrifice and what they had to endure for the sake of everyone on Mars.

Each one of these soldiers had been to hell and back. They would not be so squeamish as to be afraid of a few pieces of Zerg meat. A few minutes later, a strange munching noise rose from a corner of the camp.

”It's not as bad as you guys made it sound like. ” Lun Duo had eaten a few pieces and was still shoveling more down his throat.

”Lun Duo, you are still sick, so be careful about what you eat! Don't force yourself.”

”I didn't force myself. This is quite chewy, and has a nice texture to it too.” Even Wang Tong was shocked by the genuine enjoyment in Lun Duo's voice. After so many years, Wang Tong still hadn't acquired the taste of Zerg meat yet.

The other warriors laughed out loud at such a comical development. Regardless of the situation they were in, as long as they stayed together, they could plow through all difficulties.

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The northern warden was furious due to the news of Mephisto's defeat. They had to curse the devil, literally! How could a small group of human insurgents be able to defeat four of his cities? Not only had they razed the cities to the ground, but their methods were also beyond the brutality of the Zergs. The situation had escalated much faster than he had thought. By then, Wang Tong's disturbance was no longer just an annoyance; it had started to affect the war. Not only was the loss of four queens a blow to the speed of reinforcing the frontline, but the other city lords had become reluctant in sending more of their forces outside their city wall as well.