Chapter 33: Prelude: The Liberation of Keha (1)

"Hey, this isn't a place for people," Cam muttered as he said, "Those Morians are really admirable"

"That's your underestimation of human greed, man," Reynolds taught, "and when they found out that they weren't the only ones, but one of the three original colonies, they took advantage of them and made appropriate compromises at the end of the Guild Wars to keep them safe."

"Aren't you welcoming us bandits?" , the adjutant quipped

"Robbers!? It's such a good word, it reminds me of the days when I was a thief with Tykas, it was a really happy time, although a little tired."

"It's like a lost dog being hunted by the Federation, right?" Cam pierced mercilessly, but was kicked by an annoyed and angry chief.

"Do your job, boy", Renault was embarrassed and, of course, blushed a little.

"Commander Renault, I've found something incomprehensible", Phoenix's voice came from the communicator, "Kerrigan sent his troops to attack the human outposts in a frenzy"

"I thought the consortium was stupid, but it turned out that she was acting, isn't it great?" , Renault was a little puzzled, he didn't think it was a bad thing

"That's what I thought at first, but the feedback from my detector wasn't that good", Phoenix's expression was a little angry, "he didn't kill these people, he used parasitic methods, and if it wasn't for our detector to detect the insect infection, we might still be in the dark"

"What?! Damn it", the human commander apparently realized the seriousness of the problem, "what does she want to do?" It is clear that they will not be needed to attack Keha, then the answer is obvious, let them join the army of Mengsk, and when the time comes, they will fight back! ”

"I can't guess there's any other possibility, man, we have to be careful, to be honest, it's better to work with demons than with Queen of Blades, this scene, we're walking a tightrope, I hope Artanis' counts, otherwise...

"I..." Renault could not say words of comfort, and half of the blame for this situation could be said to be on him, he thought he could look at her rationally, but he often lost his senses because of his sensibility

"Do we need to warn Mengsk?"

"I..." , emotionally speaking, he doesn't want to tell him that he wants the other party to suffer a big loss, but if the other party really falls, then it will be his turn, "Pay attention to the movements of these people first, Arcturos, I'll say it"

"Okay, how's the crystal ore going on?"

"It's almost there, it's close to the required amount, get ready to pick us up", Renault turned his head to look at SCV's movements, "Mark, get ready to pick us up, I don't want to stay any longer"

"I thought you enjoyed it", Brother Pony smiled slightly, "Arriving soon"

"Sarah, the crystal ore has almost been collected, we are going back, send your troops to receive it"

"Okay, Jimmy, you're pretty reliable"

"Is it reliable?" , Renault laughed at himself, that also divides people.

On the NORD III, Mengsk had just finished his communication with Renault, and his face did not change in the slightest, but he continued the joint communication meeting just now.

"Do you think he's right?"

"I don't believe he has such a good heart", it is clear that this is Duke's voice, he has no good impression of Reynolds, even if the other party saves him, "Kerrigan is even less credible, we should eliminate them while they are not killed"

Mengsk's eyebrows furrowed, but he didn't reprimand, he still uses this person, it's just that the other party is obviously a little confused, and he is starting to dislike this person a little, but this time it's a chance to get rid of him.

Mengsk turned to look at Warfield, who had just arrived from a hidden military fortress, a black general who was loyal and reliable, and who had always had great ability, and who had always trusted him.

"Your Majesty, I don't think we can trust it all, but Renault did not deceive our position"

"Oh?"

"It's not good, let's kill each other, what does he get? In the end, it will definitely be broken by UED, I think, he told us, not just for us, but also for himself, after all, the lips are cold."

Mengsk smiled slightly, the other party's guess coincided with his, it seemed, "It seems that our Blade Queen is still not giving up, but it doesn't matter, Duke, I arranged these people as your men, can you control them?" ”

"Of course, Your Majesty"

Warfield instinctively felt that something was wrong, and just wanted to admonish, but he noticed Mengsk's stern gaze, and suddenly his heart froze, and he no longer spoke, but silently mourned for a companion who did not know how to advance or retreat, hoping that the other party could wake up at the end, otherwise...

Three days later, the planet Keha is near the planet

"You're all doing well, especially you, Jimmy", Kerrigan was in a very good mood, the abundance of crystal ore made her feel that she could conquer the world, in addition, the small surprises and small gifts prepared were also accepted by Mengsk, even if the other party was on guard, but they still underestimated his methods, "My nest is full of energy, and my swarm is stronger than ever"

"Then don't waste your time! One more second we wait, and the UEE defenses will become even stronger! Nothing can stop us from retaking my planet", Mengsk was already impatiently waiting.

"You're right, Actulos, it's time to attack the Council. But remember, we're dealing with one of the most well-defended planets in the sector. The siege of Keha will not be so easy, not only will there be a large number of garrisons under the control of the Council, but there may also be insects", Kerrigan is not alarmist, although the Council's research on the Juggernaut is progressing slowly, it does not affect them to control some insects through it, even if this control is very weak, "Jimmy, you and Phoenix go to attack the outer defenses, my troops will launch a continuous attack on the Council base in Augustgrad, so that they cannot be rescued, as for you, Actulos, I think you know what to do."

"Of course, this plan has been discussed countless times, so let's start attacking right away."

"Hah. No problem, before sunrise next time, Keha will be back in your hands."

"Well, in that case, let's do it", Renault was a little uninterested, and the conversations were like some kind of ritual, similar to a pre-war prayer

Augustgrad, the Imperial Hub, Admiral Dugar stood in front of the window, looking out at the steel jungle, silent. In less than a few months, the situation has completely turned, and the offensive of the rebels has become more and more fierce, forcing him to abandon those outer planets, and instead shrink his forces to Keha to defend himself.