Chapter 191 - 95: The Last Task_1
Zisang Liuying’s fearless proclamation seemed to ignite the students of the Spirit Furnace Academy.
"We’re not scared, we’re not scared!" Another squad also shouted out loud.
The general raised his hand, and quiet was restored within the tent. He glanced at the roll in his hand and said impassively, "A total of 184 students from three grades in the Spirit Furnace Academy have come to carry out this mission. During the process, they encountered an attack from the wraith legion. Only 143 have returned, with 41 missing. In the face of wraiths, missing means dead."
Listening to his somewhat calm words, the already suppressed atmosphere seemed to explode in that moment.
The captain of one of the squads suddenly stepped forward, indignantly questioning, "Our assigned task was to deal with 3rd rank wraiths, why did we suddenly encounter an attack from a wraith legion? Why wasn’t there any warning from the military? "
The general looked at him stoically, "Because they are wraith entities. Nobody knows where these creatures will gather their forces. You didn’t know, and neither did I. Among the wraith entities, there’s a kind called underground demon spiders. They can excavate tunnels deep underground, march with wraith entities at will, and appear anywhere. Without any information, how could we notify you? That’s how our soldiers have faced wraith entities over the past several decades. Ordinary soldiers do this, and as the gifted students of Spirit Furnace Academy, do you think you’re special because you’re talented? That everything should be thoroughly explained to you? Do you need nannies to protect you? If so, what kind of gifted students are you?"
The cold harshness had seeped into his voice by the end of his words.
The audience lapsed into silence once more. As students of Spirit Furnace Academy, each and every one of them carried their own sense of pride. But, in the face of the tens of thousands of wraith legion, no matter how gifted they were, they still felt utterly powerless.
"Do you know why your comrades disappeared? Here’s some data for you. The wraith legion you confronted can also be referred to as wraith cannon fodder. Yes, they are the weakest among the wraith entities. Generally, every one to three thousand low-level wraith entities are commanded by a sorcery demon. Before they form up, their strength is not strong and they are not fast. For you with an average strength of 5th rank, is it a difficult task to retreat from the battlefield?"