Over time, cooperation with the raiders became increasingly difficult. The raiders remained unruly, not only making no progress in the research projects but also constantly provoking our team members. Tensions in the base escalated, and conflict seemed imminent.
"Captain, I can't stand them anymore. They completely disregard our rules," an angry team member said.
I was also furious, but I tried to remain calm. "I'll talk to their leader again. If it still doesn't work, we'll have to end our cooperation."
I found the raider leader again, who still acted indifferent. "You're making a big deal out of nothing. It's just a small issue."
I suppressed my anger. "This isn't a small issue. Our cooperation is for mutual development. If you continue like this, it's bad for both sides."
The raider leader sneered. "Don't think you're essential to us. We'll just split up if we have to."
I knew that cooperation had reached a point of no return. "In that case, our cooperation ends here. You must leave our base immediately."
The raider leader's expression changed. "You think you can force us out? We won't leave so easily."
The conflict between the two sides intensified instantly, and a battle seemed unavoidable. I quickly returned to the base, gathered the team, and prepared for the confrontation. "Everyone get ready for battle. If the raiders refuse to leave, we have no choice but to use force."
The team members picked up their weapons, their eyes filled with determination. The Free Alliance forces also joined our ranks, knowing that this battle was crucial for the survival of the base.
The battle soon broke out, with the raiders launching the first attack. Their firepower was fierce, and our defenses were momentarily in danger.
"Captain, their firepower is too strong, and we're struggling to hold on," a team member shouted.
I yelled, "Stay steady, find their weaknesses, and concentrate our fire in retaliation."
Just as we were struggling to hold on, we suddenly heard a familiar voice. "Keep holding on, we're here to support you!"
It was some smaller teams we had previously fought alongside. They learned of our situation and came to help. With their support, our morale soared.
"It's great! With their help, we can definitely defeat the raiders," Tom said excitedly.
We regrouped our defenses with the support forces and launched a counterattack against the raiders. After an intense battle, the raiders gradually fell into disadvantage.
"Looks like you can't get away today," I shouted at the raider leader.
The raider leader watched his men fall one by one, their faces turning grim. "Fine, you win this time. We admit defeat."
In the end, the raiders were driven back, leaving the base in a sorry state. Although we won the battle, we also paid a heavy price, and the base suffered further damage.
"Captain, even though we drove out the raiders, the evil force behind the mysterious organization still exists. What should we do next?" Lynn asked.
I thought for a moment. "We can't sit back and wait. We must unite more forces, form a new alliance, and fight against the evil force together."
So, I began to travel around, contacting small teams and factions that still resisted in the wasteland world. After much effort, we finally formed a new alliance.
"From now on, our alliance will fight for peace and tranquility in the wasteland world. Everyone must be united and face the challenges together," I said to the members of the alliance.
After the new alliance was formed, we began to formulate battle plans. We knew that the evil force behind the mysterious organization was powerful, and we had to be fully prepared.
"First, we need to gather more intelligence about the evil force to understand their strength and deployment," I said.
Lynn and the researchers started studying the materials seized from the mysterious organization, hoping to find more clues about the evil force. The team members strengthened their patrols and training to improve their combat capabilities.
During this process, we also faced some difficulties. Some small teams lacked confidence in the alliance and worried they couldn't fight against the evil force.
"Don't be afraid, we already have some strength, and we are united. As long as we work together, we can definitely defeat the evil force," I encouraged everyone constantly.
As time passed, we gathered more and more intelligence. It turned out that the evil force had established their headquarters in an ancient castle, which was heavily guarded and well-defended.
"It looks like we'll have to attack their headquarters. It won't be easy," a team member said.
I nodded. "That's right, but it's something we must do. We need to formulate a detailed battle plan to ensure we succeed."
The new alliance members were full of determination, eager to bring peace to the wasteland world. The ultimate showdown with the evil force was about to begin...