Chapter 44: Surrender
I know that there are still many people who hate me, even hate me, but in order for more people to support me and like me, I have to sacrifice the interests of these people, which sounds cruel, but this is the reality.
βTerry's Autobiography, Vol. 48
Mingguang Fort, the former bandit's lair, has long been unrecognizable at this moment, and the fortress is still so strong, but there are many more houses in the fortress.
Lieutenant Colonel Obito was now the main head of the fort, and as the first senior officer to defect to the nobility, Lieutenant Colonel Obito and his subordinates were completely out of the control of Major General Opraar.
The battle outside just now, Lieutenant Colonel Obito also saw it, as a professional soldier, although Lieutenant Colonel Obito's character is rudderless, but his military talent is still good.
Although Lieutenant Colonel Obito did not know the details of the other side, judging from the opponent's decisive and capable military qualities, his own chances of victory were very low.
"It seems that these nobles have other ideas."
Standing at the lookout on the second floor of the tower, watching the nobles in the fortress rush back and forth in a panic through the narrow window, Lieutenant Colonel Obito frowned and thought.
"Go see what those stupid guys are up to?"
Although Lieutenant Colonel Obito has taken refuge in those nobles, in his heart, Lieutenant Colonel Obito also looks down on these stupid nobles.
Of course, Lieutenant Colonel Obito knows better that the more critical this juncture, the more he must hug the thighs of these nobles, because no matter what the outcome of this battle is, compared to their soldiers, the safety of the nobles is still relatively guaranteed.
"Colonel, Marquis of Dodge has asked you to come and ask you over."
Just as Lieutenant Colonel Obito was about to turn around and leave the tower, he didn't expect the Marquis of Dodge from the Staff House to send someone to invite him over first.
"This hypocritical old guy actually called me over at this time, it seems that these nobles really have a new move."
Hearing the adjutant's report, Lieutenant Colonel Obito's heart lit up, and he already understood a little bit when he thought of the strange movements of those nobles just now.
"You give the order to go down, seal the fortress, and no one is allowed to enter, especially the major general."
Although he said that he had not yet seen the Marquis of Dochelas, Lieutenant Colonel Obito, who already had seven or eight clear points in his heart, still gave the order in advance.
"This ...... Lieutenant colonel, the major general has just brought people in. β
"What! Damn, why didn't you report it in advance? Now it's hard to do. Immediately send an order down and put all the men on guard, no one can leave the fort without my orders, including the Major General. β
When Lieutenant Colonel Obito heard the adjutant say that Major General Oprah had entered the fort, he seemed to have seen a "storm" coming, then it was time for him to choose sides.
But does Lieutenant Colonel Obito still have a choice at this moment, the answer is obviously no.
At this time, in the conference hall of Mingguang Castle, there was already a tense appearance.
In the middle of the hall, Major General Oprah stood in the middle of the hall with his hands in his hands, while Terry and the guards were stopped outside the conference hall.
"Major General Oprah, how to choose is our own business in the General Staff, and you have no right to interfere."
Prisius, who had an arrogant face, was standing in front of the major general at this moment, and in the face of the major general's accusations, Prisius did not have any quibbles, but looked arrogant.
The main reason why Prisius dared to do this was that he felt that he had a barrier. After all, after he used his power to take away all the subordinates loyal to the major general, there are almost only officers and soldiers left inside and outside Mingguang Castle who have defected to them, so of course he has nothing to fear at this time.
"Humph! When you choose to surrender at this time, do you think the empire will let you go? β
In fact, when Major General Oprah entered Mingguang Castle, seeing the unkind eyes of the nobles, the Major General had almost guessed the result, but he still wanted to make the last effort, after all, these nobles were also grasshoppers on the same rope as themselves, according to Emperor Sconf's temper, even if these people surrendered, it would not be a good end for them.
"Your Excellency the Major General, you don't have to worry about it. We have our own means of keeping ourselves safe, and of course, for the sake of our friendship, if Your Excellency the Major General can make the right choice, then we can ......."
"Shut up! Prisius, don't think that everyone is as shameless as you are. β
Who is Major General Oprah? How could a determined revolutionary succumb to the temptation of Prisius in order to survive, before Count Prisius could finish speaking, the major general glared at the other party angrily and decisively interrupted the other party's words.
"Your Excellency Marquis of Dodgeras, is that what you mean?"
After scolding Prisius, Major General Oprah stopped looking at this despicable fellow, turned his head, and asked the Marquis of Dodge, who was sitting in the middle of the hall.
"This ...... Your Excellency Major General...... This is the ...... of all the people in the General Staff"
After all, Marquis Dodge has had a friendship with Major General Opral for more than ten years, and he didn't dare to be as shameless as Prisius at this time, but that tone made Major General Oprah understand that there was no room for turning things around.
"Well, in that case, good luck to you!"
Glancing around at all the nobles in the hall, Major General Oprah didn't persuade again, said a word with an expressionless face, and then turned around and brushed his sleeves away!
Looking at the tall back of Major General Opral, all the nobles in the chamber were silent, including Prisius, although they knew very well that if they could keep Major General Opral, they would have an extra bargaining chip after surrendering.
But at this time, although Major General Oprah was only one person, after all, the remnants of the Hundred Battles General were still there, and these timid nobles did not dare to stop them.
However, these nobles don't dare, but it doesn't mean that some people don't dare.
When Major General Oprah walked out of the door of the conference room, ready to leave Mingguang Fort with Terry and the guards, they didn't expect several gun-wielding figures to stand in front of them.
The leader was Lieutenant Colonel Obito, who came in a hurry, and the soldiers behind him had already raised their rifles at this time, aiming the muzzles of the black hole at the Major General and the others.
"Major General, where are you going?"
Stopping in front of Major General Oprah, Lieutenant Colonel Obito asked knowingly.
"Oh! Lieutenant Colonel, where am I going, do I still need to report back to you? β
Major General Oprah didn't seem to see the muzzles of the black holes, but instead scolded Lieutenant Colonel Obito with a majestic face.
"No...... Not the major general......"
Although Lieutenant Colonel Obito was mentally prepared at this moment, when he really faced the Major General, Major General Opral's momentum of not being angry and threatening still made him take a few steps back, and the words in his heart had long since disappeared.
"Then get out of here."
Major General Oprah took a step forward and continued to scold in a low voice, although the voice was not very loud, but the invisible momentum still made Lieutenant Colonel Obito and the soldiers behind him take a step back, and the Miller rifle in his hand couldn't help but hang down.
"Can't let them go, Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, if you still want to get everything you want."
Seeing that the situation was about to be reversed, I didn't expect that at this time, a deep voice came from the dark corner of the stone room on the side.