Chapter 12 Dilemma

The control center was filled with smoke, as if a thick gray curtain covered the entire space. The pungent smell of gunpowder and the smell of burning metal intertwined, making it almost impossible to breathe. William Davis stood beside Alex's body, the energy weapon in his hand was still emitting green smoke, and the faint wisp of smoke rose up like a silent witness.

Alex's body lay on the ground, his eyes staring at the ceiling, as if telling of his former ambition and ultimate failure. William Davis' eyes were cold and resolute, and he slowly swept across every corner of the control center, where the soldiers of the Interstellar Alliance looked at each other in bewilderment. They had lost their backbone, and the weapons in their hands seemed to have become a heavy burden, not knowing what to do.

William Davis looked around, his voice echoing in the empty control center, carrying an unquestionable majesty, like a heavy bell ringing in a silent church. "Alex is dead, and the rule of the Interstellar Alliance is over! Put down your weapons, and I can consider sparing your lives!" His words were concise and powerful, and every word was like a heavy artillery shell, exploding in the hearts of the soldiers.

The soldiers of the Interstellar Alliance looked at each other, their eyes full of fear, hesitation and confusion. In the end, they chose to lay down their weapons and surrender to William Davis. The crisp sound of metal collision rang out in the silent space, like a helpless elegy.

Outside the control center, Emily Wilson and David Clark waited anxiously, their moods like ants on a hot pot, restless. They heard the violent explosions and gunshots coming from inside, and their hearts were filled with worry. Every explosion seemed to hit them hard in the heart, making their heartbeats speed up and their breathing quicken.

"William Davis, you must be safe!" Emily Wilson prayed silently in her heart, her hands clasped together tightly, her nails dug deep into her palms, but she didn't feel any pain. Her eyes were fixed on the door of the control center, as if that was the only hope in her life.

At this moment, the door of the control center opened, and William Davis appeared at the door. At that moment, the sun seemed to shine from behind him, illuminating his resolute face.

"William Davis!" Emily Wilson and David Clark were ecstatic, their voices full of joy and excitement. They hurried over, their steps hurried and eager, as if they were chasing the most important thing in their lives.

"I'm fine." William Davis smiled and told them not to worry. His smile was like a spring breeze, making people feel warm and comforted. "Alex is dead, and the rule of the Interstellar Alliance is over." His voice was steady and powerful, as if announcing the arrival of a new era.

Emily Wilson and David Clark looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes. Alex's death meant that the rule of the Interstellar Alliance was completely overthrown and the Earth was temporarily safe. At that moment, they seemed to see hope for the future and the dawn of peace.

However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a piercing alarm sounded through the sky. The sound was like a sharp arrow, piercing their eardrums and making their hearts sink to the bottom of the valley. On the large screen in the control center, red dots representing various corners of the earth flashed wildly, indicating that they were under attack.

"What's going on?" David Clark's face changed drastically, his eyes filled with fear and confusion. His voice trembled slightly, as if he was facing an incomprehensible nightmare.

A soldier from the Earth Defense Alliance ran in in a panic, his face covered in sweat and smoke, his eyes filled with fear. He reported: "Report! The remnants of the Interstellar Alliance launched an indiscriminate attack on Earth! Their target is... all human gathering places!" His voice was hurried and panicked, as if he was telling of an impending disaster.

William Davis' face darkened, and a trace of anger and worry flashed in his eyes. He knew that the Interstellar Alliance was carrying out crazy revenge. They had lost their leader and the control center, but they still had a large number of weapons and resources in their hands, enough to cause great damage to the earth.

"Organize a counterattack immediately! Notify all defense forces to protect civilians at all costs!" William Davis gave the order decisively. His voice was as hard as steel, making it irresistible.

The Earth Defense Alliance quickly entered a state of full combat readiness, but the attack by the remnants of the Interstellar Alliance came too suddenly and too violently. Countless energy shells fell from the sky, like a meteor shower, with the power of destruction, razing cities to the ground. The brilliant light flickered in the night sky, but brought endless fear and despair. Countless aircraft shuttled over the city, wantonly shooting at targets on the ground. The sharp gunshots and explosions intertwined like a symphony of death.

The Earth Defense Alliance's defense line was crumbling under continuous attacks, and the alliance members were exhausted and demoralized. Their eyes were full of fatigue and despair, as if they were facing an unbeatable enemy. William Davis led Emily Wilson, David Clark and others to fight hard, but the offensive of the remnants of the Interstellar Alliance was like a tide, wave after wave, as if it would never stop.

"We can't go on like this, we'll be exhausted!" David Clark said anxiously while fending off the enemy's attacks. His voice was full of helplessness and despair, as if he was facing an inescapable trap.

William Davis also knew that this was not a solution, and he had to find a way to turn the tide of the war. His eyes flashed with wisdom and determination, as if he was looking for a ray of hope in the darkness. At this moment, a soldier from the Interstellar Alliance suddenly appeared behind him, with an energy weapon in his hand flashing a dangerous light.

"Go to hell!" The soldier roared and pulled the trigger. His voice was full of hatred and madness, as if he was looking for an outlet to vent his failure.

"William Davis, be careful!" Emily Wilson screamed, but it was too late to stop him. Her eyes were full of fear and despair, as if she was looking at an irreversible tragedy.

A dazzling beam of energy hit William Davis' back, blowing him away. At that moment, time seemed to freeze and the air seemed to stop flowing. William Davis felt a sharp pain coming from his back, as if all the bones in his body were shattered by this powerful energy. He groaned, his eyes went dark, and he lost consciousness.

"William Davis!" Emily Wilson's eyes were bloodshot, her voice full of grief and despair. She rushed to the place where William Davis fell, her steps were hasty and flustered, as if she was chasing the most important thing in her life. David Clark tried his best to stop the sneak attack of the Interstellar Alliance soldier, and the energy weapon in his hand sprayed out angry flames, devouring the opponent.

Emily Wilson hugged William Davis and anxiously checked his injuries. She saw that the clothes on William Davis' back had been scorched by the energy beam, revealing a piece of charred skin, which was shocking. The charred skin seemed to tell the pain and injury he had endured.

"William Davis, wake up!" Emily Wilson's voice trembled, tears streaming down her face. Her eyes were full of heartache and worry, as if she was looking at a wounded child.

After David Clark dealt with the sneak attacking soldier, he also rushed over. When he saw William Davis's injury, his face suddenly became very ugly. His eyes were full of anger and helplessness, as if he was facing an invincible enemy.

"Damn it!" David Clark slammed the ground hard, "Those bastards of the Interstellar Alliance!" His voice was full of hatred and anger, as if he was avenging his friends.

William Davis slowly opened his eyes at Emily Wilson's call. He felt weak all over and didn't even have the strength to speak. His eyes were full of fatigue and pain, as if he was experiencing a nightmare from which he couldn't wake up.

"Don't talk, you are seriously injured and need immediate treatment!" Emily Wilson looked at him distressed, her tone full of worry. Her voice was soft and warm, as if she was comforting a wounded child.

William Davis tried to raise his hand, but found that he had no strength at all. He shook his head with difficulty, indicating that he was fine. His eyes were full of determination and unyielding, as if telling people that he would not give up easily.

"Interstellar Alliance..." He said in a weak voice. His voice was full of anger and worry, as if he was worried about the future of the Earth.

"Don't worry, we will take care of everything." Emily Wilson comforted him, "The most important thing for you now is to rest well and heal your injuries." Her voice was full of tenderness and firmness, as if injecting a powerful force into William Davis.

William Davis wanted to say something, but his consciousness became increasingly blurred and he eventually fell into a coma again.

Emily Wilson and David Clark did not dare to delay and immediately brought William Davis back to the Earth Defense Alliance base. After emergency treatment by doctors, William Davis' life was finally saved, but his injuries were still very serious and he could not participate in the battle for a short time.

To make matters worse, William Davis's superpowers were also severely damaged. The surging flame energy had now become weak, like a candle in the wind, which could go out at any time. The doctor told Emily Wilson that this was because William Davis had overdrawn his superpowers in the battle, causing damage to his body, which would take a long time to recover.

William Davis's serious injury is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Earth Defense Alliance. He is the spiritual leader of the alliance and its most powerful fighting force. Now that he has fallen, the entire alliance seems to have lost its backbone and morale has dropped to the extreme.

Emily Wilson had to shoulder the heavy responsibility and took over the command of the battle from William Davis. Her eyes were full of determination and unyielding, as if telling people that she would not give up easily. While organizing the defense against the attacks of the remnants of the Interstellar Alliance, she also had to deal with the contradictions and differences within the alliance. Some members began to question the meaning of the alliance's existence, believing that continuing to resist would only bring greater casualties, and it would be better to surrender to the Interstellar Alliance, perhaps saving their lives.

Emily Wilson endured the tremendous pressure and struggled to hold on. She knew that William Davis had placed his hopes on her and she could not let him down. Her voice was steady and powerful, as if injecting a strong force into people.

However, fate seemed to want to test Emily Wilson's endurance. One day, David Clark disappeared in a battle and his life or death was unknown.

This news was like a bolt from the blue to Emily Wilson. Her eyes were filled with fear and despair, as if she was facing an unacceptable reality. She suppressed her grief and continued to command the battle, but the uneasy feeling in her heart became stronger and stronger.

When William Davis woke up from his coma, he felt a splitting headache and body aches. He struggled to sit up, but found himself as weak as a newborn baby. Emily Wilson looked at him worriedly, her eyes red, obviously she had just cried.

"David Clark, he..." William Davis' voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible. His eyes were full of worry and self-blame, as if he was worried about his friend.

Emily Wilson bit her lip, but finally did not hide it from him, "David Clark disappeared in the battle yesterday, and we haven't found him yet." Her voice was full of helplessness and sorrow, as if she was telling an irreparable tragedy.

William Davis' heart sank suddenly, as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible hand. He struggled to get out of bed, but was held down by Emily Wilson, "Don't move, your injury hasn't healed yet." Her voice was full of heartache and worry, as if she was taking care of a wounded child.

"I must find him!" William Davis' eyes were full of anxiety and self-blame, "If it wasn't for saving me, he wouldn't..." His voice was full of pain and regret, as if he was blaming himself for his own mistakes.

"Now is not the time to act rashly," Morse White, who had been silent all this time, spoke up. His voice was steady and powerful, as if injecting a strong force into the people. "The remnants of the Interstellar Alliance are eyeing us covetously. We must focus all our strength to fight them, rather than waste our energy internally." His eyes were full of wisdom and determination, as if he was looking for a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

William Davis leaned against the bedside dejectedly. He knew that Morse White was right. David Clark's disappearance made him hate his own powerlessness even more. If he could recover earlier, if his ability was not strong enough to protect everyone, none of this would have happened. His eyes were full of pain and self-blame, as if he was repenting for his mistakes.

"Is there any way to quickly improve our strength?" William Davis looked at Morse White, his eyes full of desire. His voice was full of expectation and hope, as if he was looking for a life-saving straw.

Morse White sighed, "I've been looking for it, but..." He shook his head and didn't continue. His eyes were full of helplessness and worry, as if he was facing an unsolvable problem.

"But what?" Emily Wilson pressed. Her voice was filled with urgency and anticipation, as if she was searching for a glimmer of hope.

Morse White was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I read through ancient books and discovered a legendary energy that is said to be able to stimulate human potential and even surpass the limits of superpowers. But this energy is very dangerous. Once it gets out of control, the consequences will be disastrous." His voice was low and hoarse, as if telling a terrible secret.

"No matter how dangerous it is, we have to give it a try!" William Davis' eyes were firm, and his voice was full of determination and courage. "We have no way out." His eyes were full of determination and indomitable spirit, as if telling people that he would not give up easily.

Morse White looked at William Davis, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, but more of worry. He knew that this road was full of thorns, and that if he was not careful, he would be doomed. But he also understood that William Davis was responsible for saving the world, and he had to support him, even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead.

"I will do my best to help you control this power." Morse White said solemnly. His voice was full of firmness and determination, as if injecting a powerful force into William Davis.

William Davis nodded. He knew that a more difficult battle was about to begin. He had to overcome the difficulties in front of him in order to protect the people he wanted to protect, to find the missing David Clark, and to finally save the world. His eyes were full of determination and perseverance, as if telling people that he would not give up easily.

However, William Davis and Morse White did not know that a more powerful force was approaching. The remnants of the Interstellar Alliance seemed to have received new support, and their attacks became more fierce. The Earth Defense Alliance was facing an unprecedented crisis.

Morse White's worried premonition unfortunately came true. The offensive of the remnants of the Interstellar Alliance was like a tsunami, wave after wave. They seemed to have drawn strength from the depths of hell, and with endless anger and despair, they frantically attacked the defense line of the Earth Defense Alliance. The powerful impact force was like a surging wave, hitting the fragile defense line again and again, making people feel desperate and helpless.

In the camp for the wounded, William Davis witnessed the tragic scene on the front line. In the holographic projection, the once prosperous city turned into a scorched earth, filled with smoke and grief. The once beautiful city has now become a ruin, which makes people feel extremely sad and desperate. The brave soldiers fought bloody battles, but still could not stop the enemy's steel torrent. Their figures shuttled through the flames of war, like fearless warriors, fighting to defend their homes.

"How could this happen? How did their firepower suddenly increase so much?" Emily Wilson stared at the screen, her eyebrows furrowed, her tone full of worry and confusion. Her eyes were full of confusion and fear, as if she was facing an incomprehensible nightmare.

"Intelligence shows that the remnants of the Interstellar Alliance have received support from a mysterious force," Morse White said in a deep voice, "Their weapons and equipment and individual combat capabilities have been greatly improved. Our previous estimates were too optimistic." His voice was low and hoarse, as if telling a terrible secret.

William Davis' heart sank. He knew what this meant. The Earth Defense Alliance was already at a disadvantage, and now it was even worse. If they couldn't turn the situation around as soon as possible, they would only face complete failure. His eyes were filled with worry and despair, as if he was worried about the future of the Earth.

He struggled to get up, but was pulled back by the pain in his body. He could only lean weakly against the head of the bed, his eyes filled with anxiety and self-blame.

"It's all my fault. If I could recover earlier, if I could be stronger..." His voice was full of pain and regret, as if he was blaming himself for his mistakes.

"This is not your fault, William Davis," Emily Wilson held his hand and comforted him softly, "No one could have predicted that something like this would happen. You have done your best." Her voice was gentle but firm, as if to inject a powerful force into William Davis.

William Davis shook his head. He knew that this was not consolation, but the truth. He was too weak. His growth rate could not keep up with the changes in the situation. He was like a fly trapped in a spider web. He could only watch the disaster come, but he was powerless. His eyes were full of pain and self-blame, as if he was repenting for his mistakes.

"There must be some way, there must be some way..." William Davis repeated this sentence over and over in his heart. He longed for power, longed for the power to change everything. His eyes were full of determination and perseverance, as if telling people that he would not give up easily.

At night, William Davis lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. His mind kept replaying the scenes of the day, the desperate eyes of the soldiers, the figures of his comrades falling down, all of which were like sharp blades, piercing his heart. His eyes were full of pain and self-blame, as if he was repenting for his mistakes.

"What are you thinking about?" Emily Wilson's voice sounded in his ear, pulling William Davis back from his contemplation. Her voice was gentle and firm, as if injecting a powerful force into William Davis.

"I'm wondering, what should we do?" William Davis turned to look at Emily Wilson, his eyes full of confusion and pain, "Are we really going to watch the earth be destroyed?" His voice was full of despair and helplessness, as if he was worried about the future of the earth.

Emily Wilson was silent for a moment. She walked to the window, looked at the dark night sky outside, and said softly, "William Davis, I always believe in you. You are a natural leader. You will definitely find a solution." Her voice was gentle and firm, as if injecting a powerful force into William Davis.

William Davis did not speak, but he knew that Emily Wilson's words contained infinite trust and expectation, which made him unable to escape his responsibility. His eyes were full of determination and unyielding, as if telling people that he would not give up easily.

"Emily Wilson, I have an idea..." William Davis took a deep breath and slowly told his plan. His voice was steady and powerful, as if injecting a strong force into people.

Emily Wilson turned around, looked at William Davis in surprise, and asked, "Are you sure? This is crazy!" Her eyes were full of shock and worry, as if she saw a bomb about to explode. Her beautiful face looked even paler under the moonlight, and her slightly trembling lips showed her inner uneasiness.

William Davis stared at her closely, his eyes flashing with determination, as if burning with an eternal flame. "I'm sure, Emily Wilson. This is our only chance now, we can't just sit there and wait for death." His voice was weak but full of power, and every word was like a heavy drumbeat, beating Emily Wilson's heart.

Emily Wilson was silent for a moment. She knew that William Davis was right. The Earth Defense Alliance was in a desperate situation. They had to make bold decisions to have a chance of survival. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Okay, William Davis. But this plan is too risky. We need to consider every detail carefully." There was a hint of helplessness in her voice, but more of determination.

William Davis nodded. He knew Emily Wilson was right. This plan was indeed full of risks, but they had no other choice. "We can't hesitate any longer, Emily Wilson. Time is running out, we must act as soon as possible." His eyes were full of anxiety, as if time was their most terrible enemy.

Outside the window, the night is dark, as if foreshadowing a bigger storm is about to come. Will William Davis' plan gain the support of the alliance members? How will they achieve this almost impossible task?

William Davis held Emily Wilson's hand tightly and said firmly: "Emily Wilson, I have an idea, a bold idea..." His voice echoed in the silent room with a resolute courage.

Emily Wilson turned around, the moonlight shining on her profile, reflecting the worry in her eyes: "What idea?" Her voice trembled slightly, as if she was afraid to hear that crazy plan.

"We can't be passively defensive anymore," William Davis took a deep breath, "The reason why the remnants of the Interstellar Alliance are so crazy is because they have the support of their home planet behind them. Only by completely destroying their home planet can we completely resolve this crisis." His words were full of determination, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

"You mean..." Emily Wilson covered her mouth, her eyes full of shock, "directly attack their home planet?" Her voice was full of disbelief, as if she had heard a fairy tale.

"That's right!" William Davis said firmly, "I know it sounds crazy, but we have no way out. Instead of waiting to die, we might as well give it a try!" There was a determination in his eyes, as if he was challenging fate.

Emily Wilson was silent. She understood what William Davis meant. The Earth Defense Alliance was losing ground. If the problem could not be solved fundamentally, the fall of the Earth was only a matter of time. But attacking the home planet of the Interstellar Alliance was an extremely dangerous mission with a very small chance of success.

"But do you know where their home planet is? Do you know how strong their home planet's defense is?" Emily Wilson asked a series of sharp questions, each of which pointed directly to the core difficulty of the plan. Her eyes were full of doubts, as if testing William Davis's determination.

William Davis was well aware of the importance of these questions. He replied calmly, "I got some clues about their home planet from Elder Morse White. As for the defense..." He paused, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "I will find a way to overcome it." His voice was full of confidence, as if he had found a way to defeat the enemy.

Emily Wilson looked at William Davis' determined eyes, and she felt mixed emotions. She knew William Davis' determination and what this plan meant. If they succeeded, they would save the earth; if they failed, they would face a catastrophe.

"William Davis, do you know what this means?" Emily Wilson's voice trembled a little, "This may be a road of no return." Her eyes were full of worry, as if she was worried about the fate of William Davis.

"I know," William Davis held Emily Wilson's hand tightly, his tone firm, "but for the earth and for the future of mankind, I must try!" His voice was full of a sense of mission, as if he was the guardian of the earth.

Emily Wilson took a deep breath. She knew she couldn't stop William Davis, nor could she stay out of it. "Okay, I support you!" Emily Wilson's eyes were full of determination. "I will do my best to help you complete this plan." Her voice was full of determination, as if she was ready to face the challenge.

William Davis gave Emily Wilson a grateful look, knowing that he was not fighting alone. Together they would face this difficult task and fight for the future of the Earth.

The next morning, William Davis told the top leaders of the Earth Defense League about his plan.

"What?! Attacking the home planet of the Interstellar Alliance?!" General Matthew Cooper stood up suddenly, his tone full of shock and doubt, "This is crazy! Do you know what you are talking about?!" His eyes were full of astonishment, as if he had heard an impossible dream.

Other senior officials also expressed their opposition, believing that the plan was too risky and had little hope of success. Their voices were full of worry and uneasiness, as if they were worried about the fate of the Earth.

"I know it's risky," William Davis said calmly, "but we have no choice. Instead of waiting to die, we might as well give it a try! Besides, I have found the location of their home planet and have developed a preliminary battle plan..." His voice was full of confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

William Davis began to elaborate on his plan in detail, from intelligence gathering, troop deployment to the assault route, every link was carefully considered. His voice was steady and powerful, as if to instill a strong confidence in people.

The conference room was silent, and everyone was listening carefully to William Davis' plan. They had to admit that although the plan sounded crazy, it was not completely unfeasible. Their eyes were full of thought, as if they were weighing the pros and cons of the plan.

"We need more intelligence support," General Matthew Cooper said after a moment's thought, "especially intelligence about their home planet's defense capabilities." His voice was full of caution, as if he was responsible for the fate of the Earth.

"I have arranged for people to collect them," William Davis nodded, "I believe there will be results soon." His voice was full of confidence, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

"Okay," General Matthew Cooper took a deep breath, "I will report your plan to the highest command and await their final decision." His voice was full of anticipation, as if he was praying for the future of the Earth.

William Davis nodded. He knew the final result was still full of uncertainty, but he believed that as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he would not give up. This gamble had just begun.

While waiting for the decision of the Supreme Command, William Davis and Emily Wilson were not idle. They began to actively prepare the plan to attack the home planet of the Interstellar Alliance, organize and train soldiers, collect intelligence, and prepare weapons and equipment. Every detail could not be missed, because they knew that this was a battle related to the fate of the Earth and could not tolerate any carelessness.

William Davis personally led an elite team to go deep behind enemy lines to collect intelligence about the Star Alliance's home planet. They went through numerous obstacles, dodged enemy patrols, and finally found some key clues. These clues gave them a deeper understanding of the defense power of the Star Alliance's home planet, and also made them more determined to attack.

Emily Wilson organized soldiers to train at the base to improve their combat capabilities. She developed a strict training plan to allow soldiers to master various combat skills and tactics in the shortest possible time. Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if she was injecting a strong sense of confidence into the soldiers.

At the same time, the Supreme Command finally made a decision. After intense discussions and weighing, the Supreme Command decided to support William Davis' plan and attack the home planet of the Interstellar Alliance with all their strength. This decision made the entire Earth Defense Alliance excited. They knew that this was a battle of life and death and their last chance.

"We must succeed!" William Davis stood in the square of the base and shouted to all the soldiers, "For the earth, for the future of mankind!" His voice echoed in the square, inspiring the hearts of every soldier.

The soldiers shouted in unison: "For the earth, for the future of mankind!" Their voices were full of determination and courage, as if they were challenging fate.