"C-Corporal Yuan?! Is that really you?!"
While most were frozen in a daze, one soldier suddenly called out to Yuan.
Yuan turned to that soldier and responded without stopping, "Yes, it's me."
"How are you still alive?! I heard you entered the Black Zone alone!"
"I don't want to explain the entire thing every time someone asks, so I'll let the higher-ups explain it later," he said.
"A-Alright…"
News of Yuan's return spread like wildfire in the military, reaching General Gu's ears even before Yuan made it to General Mei's office.
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!" General Gu stood from his chair after hearing the news and screamed at the top of his lungs.
"C-Corporal Yuan is still alive, and he'd just returned to base!"
"That's impossible! The Scorpion Squad has confirmed his death in the Black Zone!"
"The Scorpion Squad must have lied."
"Where the hell are they?! Demand answers from them!"
"Yes, General."
