The world becomes chaotic at this moment.

On television, news presenters stutter in dry voices as they broadcast news that they themselves have not yet had time to digest. The people looked at each other, unable to believe their eyes.

The military ministries of the governments of various countries convened an emergency meeting as soon as the news was received.

Whether it's the front line or the rear, the people involved with it are either on the way desperately or have been sitting in the conference room all night arguing and discussing. Whenever he talked about the fierce place, he all stood up and rushed to the front of the Star Network, pointing at a few bright red and dazzling arrows on it and roaring loudly!

The interstellar map is still the same interstellar map, but everything on it has been changed beyond recognition!

Felek sat in a chair in the studio, staring at the camera lens in front of him.

Although the director has called to turn on and the light on the camera has turned green, he himself knows that this is his own talk show that is facing the whole Chuckner live broadcast and that he has spent his whole life gaining audience recognition.

But on March 1, he didn't know what to say!

The two guests next to him were waiting in silence. No smiles, no embarrassment. Perhaps, they are in the same mood at the moment.

Felek took a deep breath and begged, his eyes focused.

"Please forgive the moment of distraction," he said, looking at the camera lens, and suddenly felt that the normal lights were a little harsh. He narrowed his eyes and continued, "I think everyone already knows about the Republic of Lane, and to be honest, I'm just as shocked as everyone else. ”

In front of the TV, thousands of Chakner citizens quietly watched the gray-haired man on the screen. They may be standing under the light screen of the TV on the street with their heads tilted, or sitting on the sofa in the living room of their home with their wives in their arms, or sitting in front of a bar that is gradually quieting down with their chins propped up, or stopping the flying car on the side of the road to turn up the sound of the car TV.

The news spread quickly. Long before Felek's talk show began, it spread throughout the human world. Now they just want to hear what Felek will say!

"Today, we all got a piece of news."

Felek on the screen, his face was solemn: "A day ago, two hundred Western A-class fleets suddenly appeared in the Tailunya system, and after converging their Naga Front, a huge fleet with a total strength of more than three hundred A-class fleets launched an attack on our allies with lightning speed. ”

"With the rout of the Republic of Lane and part of the fleet belonging to Liverford at the Catalan system hop point, in less than forty hours..." Felek crossed his fingers and frowned tightly: "The jump points of the four immigrant galaxies of Catalonia, Danver, Checo, and Pale have been lost one after another. At present, the Western Fleet has formed a solid line of defense at the jump point of the Palai system. And the Pale system of the Republic of Lane leads not only to the Republic of Chakna, but also to Al-Aqsa in the Republic of Fijan, which is where the current Allied command is located. ”

Although they had already known the shocking news, the people in front of the TV could not help but feel a commotion. Many of the women covered their mouths, which were open in astonishment, and reached out to grab the arm of the solemn man beside them.

As he spoke, Felek turned his gaze to one of the two military experts beside him and asked, "What does Professor Smith think about the Republic of Lane losing the four major immigration systems so easily?" ”

The gray-haired Smith exchanged hands, held his glasses in his hand, pondered for a moment, and replied, "From a military point of view, this is a typical domino attack. The fleet of Siylo suddenly appeared in Catalonia and, in a short time, formed an absolute superiority over the fleet garrisoned by our allies - """

While Professor Smith was explaining, a diagram of the war situation appeared on the television screen.

Smith pointed to the [Catalonia] galaxy jump point and said: "As you can see, at present, the main defensive deployment of the Ryan Front is focused on [Catalonia]0 Although Li Fo has completed the attack on the [Bentley Gong $\}] galaxy before this, however, the focus of the battle between the two thieves is still the jump point between [Salamanca] and [Catalonia].

"Due to the disagreements within Fiyan, and because the [Muse] system of the current Fiyan Mema Star Domain has been broken by the Binarte Army, the next galaxy that may be invaded is the [Tania] system or the [Ireto] system of the Mema Star Field, which follows the division of Liefer, so when the situation in Catalonia is relatively stable, Licfer does not stay here. About a third of the fleet under his command was also transferred back to Feiyang. ”

Smith said this, sighed, looked at the nearly equal force data deployed by the warring parties in the Catalan galaxy on the schematic map, and said: "According to intelligence, the Federation of Western Yonaga has deployed forty A-class fleets in [Salamanca], while the Republic of Lane has concentrated the fifty most elite A-class fleets in the country in [Catalonia]. This is already the strongest force that the two countries can use at present after a long battle of meat grinders. ”

"If everything stays the way it was, we don't have to worry about it at all. But...", Smith paused at this point. With the director's instructions, on the schematic map in front of him, the number of Xiyue's troops suddenly rolled over, and the icon representing the strength of the army suddenly became larger.

Originally, the same troop map of the two sides changed with the expansion of the Western Covenant. It's like two little mice standing together, and one of them blows up a balloon when it heats, turning into a vicious big cat.

"What happened next doesn't need any explanation," Smith said heavily, "Half of the main forces of the Republic of Lane are concentrated in Catalonia, and the rest are scattered in various administrative regions. When the Catalan fleet was routed by a sudden attack by the enemy, the three galaxies of [Danver], [Checo] and [Palai] fell like dominoes in the back. There is no way to fight back. ”

There was a dead silence in the studio and in front of the TV.

Felek and another guest sat with heavy faces, and the people in front of the TV looked intently at the screen with melancholy eyes.

"Well, then, I'd like to ask you two a few questions,...,- "After a long time, Felek asked, "First of all, how did the forces of the Western Covenant suddenly appear and concentrate in the Salamanca system?" ”

"This question is no secret now," replied another military expert named Jackson, "judging by the series of deployments and movements of our Fijian coalition forces and Western Covenant some time ago. Obviously, the eyes of both sides are focused on the Leray Federation, which seems to be the most dangerous at the moment. ”

"We all know that the entire Levet Empire has been recovered, and that the Seuss and Jeppen empires are isolated," Felek asked, "but does this have anything to do with the great changes in the Republic of Lane?"

Jackson explains, "This brings me to the next analysis of Sauber's strategic plan. ”

The famous military expert of Chakner stood up, walked to the interstellar map, and pointed to the territory of the Leray Federation and introduced: "As we all know, the Western Covenant can implement a strategic encirclement of the Iron Triangle region composed of the three kingdoms of China, Feiyang, Chuckner and Lane, and from the very beginning, it has set its sights on the southeast passage. ”

His finger followed the Leray Federation all the way north, moving the Fontresque system along the main channel of the Holy Realm.

"By opening the Leray Passage, Siyo will be able to combine his forces. At the same time as Binarte attacking Fiyan and the Naga Federation attacking Ryan, the third reserve line was opened from behind to attack Chakna. ”

Both Felek and the people on the TV nodded their heads. The battle situation of Resque at this moment is the result of the loss of the central passage of Leray. Seuss and Jeppen, who have no worries, "poured all their strength into attacking Chakner, just to annex Chakner and disintegrate the iron triangle of Fyan, Ryan and Chakner."

"Since the outbreak of war two years ago, Western Covenant has been implementing the Southeastern Passage strategy, and it has been successful for a time. As a result, we have always been extremely sensitive to the ownership of the Southeast Passage. Jackson continued: "When the battle of Reske reached a critical moment, and the bandits suddenly recaptured the central passage of Leray, in order to avoid the defeat of Seuss and Jeppen, Siyo had to strike in the southeast. ”

"A few months ago, Sauber had already announced that he would send troops to the southeast, and after the closure of the southeast passage of Le Ray, his strategy became even more obvious. Although we have no way of knowing the exact number of troops sent by Sober, it is clear that there are not a few of them, judging from the various rumors that everyone already knows and a series of responses from the Filipino League. ”

"So...""We focused all our eyes on the southeast, and now that we analyzed, this is perhaps what the genius strategist Sober wanted to see the most...", Jackson said slowly.

There was a buzz, and all the viewers in front of the TV set were in a commotion.

On television, Jackson looked solemn: "If I guess that Sauber was preparing for this attack on Ryan before the war broke out, I'm afraid many people won't believe it." But the facts are in front of us. This is not a fantasy. Because, the forces of Siyo's surprise attack on Ryan came from Sober's Southeast Expeditionary Fleet!"

The director duly followed Jackson's explanation, marking a huge arrow on the interstellar map.

This arrow, starting from the Binarte Empire, headed southeast. However, in the [Red Dragon] system of the Naga Federation, it was divided into two strands, one continued to go south, and the other turned to the northeast, passing through the [Cadiz] system, the capital of Naga, and entering [Salamanca], and after merging with the Naga fleet, it was like a sharp sword, piercing the four immigrant stars of [Catalonia], [Danver], [Checo] and [Palai] one after another.

The whole world was in an uproar.

Seeing Villek's shocked gaze at him, Professor Smith also nodded, "Mr. Jackson's judgment is also my judgment. Other than that, we can't think of anything else.

He added: "Sauber has spent an extremely long time running this program. From Gachalin's attack on Leray, to the siege of Seuss, Jeppen, and Desik, to Humphrey, Sheldon's fleet, and his southward strategy announced a few months ago, all of them were aimed at Leray, and all of them were affecting the attention of our allies. ”

"When the bandits recaptured the Southeastern Pass and isolated Seuss and Jeppen, Sobo had the best time to send his troops." Smith walked to the other end of the electronic interstellar map, took the electronic pen handed over by Jackson, and drew two red circles on the Leray Federation below and the Republic of Lane above.

"Due to our inadequate pre-war preparations and the internal contradictions of the Allies, our preparations lagged far behind those of the Western Covenant. And the fact that most of the human interstellar passages are controlled by the West Covenant also allows us to mobilize the forces of various countries as quickly as the West Covenant member states. Therefore, after learning that Western was attacking Lelei, the Allies had to help Lelei defend himself.

Smith put down the electronic pen and said, "According to the information we have received, a few days ago, the first fleet of the Allied forces led by Field Marshal Hastings, with a total of 600, had defeated the Mikami Yuto fleet and passed the Reske jump point. And the second fleet, which is a total number of foxes, has also entered the airspace of my Chakner. Only the third fleet, still stuck in the Al-Aqsa fortress, did not have time to leave. ”

"Turning the tiger away from the mountain?" Felek tapped the air with the pen in his hand.

"Suffice it to say, however, Sauber's foresight does not lie in his temporary division of troops," Jackson said, "His oppressive attack on the southeast has not only caused a long war in the Leray Federation, fueled the ambitions of Susjie, but also attracted our attention.

On the other hand, the war between Naga and the Republic of Lane has been heating up. It's just that because Ryan is a big country and has the assistance of Liver, no one thinks that Ryan will suddenly collapse. From beginning to end, only Sober is calculating the passage of the Republic of Lane! In terms of strategy, he is an absolute master! Even if we understand it now, we can't crack it!

"What should we do?" Felek asked the question that everyone wanted to ask.

"The Celestial must not be allowed to breach the Trevlan system, where the Al-Aqsa Fortress is located." Jackson said in a fluctuating voice: "This system has a total of six jump points, which are not only the location of my Allied Command, but also connect Chuckner, Fjan, Lane and the Celestial Federation in the north. Once breached, these four countries will be divided!"

"In other words, according to the current strength of the Allied forces, Marshal Hastings must lead the fleet to abandon the southeast star field and return immediately?" Felek couldn't hide his shock.

"I think this will be an urgent demand from governments and people." Jackson said without hesitation.

"The Allied fleet heading south, can it come back in time?" Felek asked.

"It's difficult, but we still have at least some troops in Al-Aqsa, and the Chakna, Fjan, and Silyak federations are also able to draw part of their fleets. Although several of the jumping points of the Miaomin Star Domain are now occupied by Xiyue, the immigrant planets of these galaxies are still in the hands of our army, and they need to go through a long passage to maintain the supply of the front line. Smith said, "Even if we can't recapture the Palai system, we can at least hold Al-Aqsa." At this critical moment, what we need is a general who can sit in charge!"

"But if the Allies come back, wouldn't the Leray Federation—" Felek didn't dare to think any further.

"That's why I just said it can't be resolved," Jackson said heavily, "Marshal Hastings said that without sacrifice, there can be no victory." In such a situation, we have to make choices and we have to make sacrifices. ”

Sacrifice. Felek and everyone in front of the TV were quietly chewing on the word.

They couldn't imagine what would become of the war-torn Southeastern Frontier once Hastings decided to return to the army. What will the army that has repeatedly performed miracles, that fat man, face. For this country, the bandit army that is fighting in Metis at this moment is none other than "Chakna's soldiers!"

"Is there no other way?" Felek felt bitter in his heart: "What if His Excellency Hastings does not return to the army? ”

"This is not the end of the world, war will always find a way that people have never thought of beforehand, and it will always be shrouded in the fog of war. However," Smith looked at the camera lens that moved in front of him, and said slowly, "If Hastings does not return to the army, then he will face the accusation of the whole Filipino League!"

In the starry sky, the huge fleet stretching for tens of thousands of kilometers stopped. Like a wanderer on the surface of the lake, it is silent.

By the brightly lit porthole, the Allied officers and men watched silently as the silver-white shuttles carrying their fleet commanders flew towards the central [Heidfeld] space carrier. The atmosphere was solemn and oppressive.

Everyone already knows the news about the Republic of Lane. In addition to shock, there is more confusion.

No one knows what to do, and now it seems that all but waiting is just waiting. Waiting, the god-like old man in everyone's minds, to make his decision.

The conference room, which was full of flagships, was crowded with commanders of the fleets of various countries.

The crowd watched in silence as the automatic doors opened, and Admiral McKinley pushed Hastings' wheelchair and slowly walked into the conference room, surrounded by dozens of Allied generals.

"Everybody's seen the latest battle report from Lane Warzone," the wheelchair stopped at the front of the conference hall, McKinley stepped aside solemnly, and Hastings looked around at everyone and said slowly, "I know, you're waiting for me to make a decision." ”

"Just now, President Feiyang, President Chakner, and President of the Republic of Lane all spoke to me one after another, and at the same time, I was also talked to by Marshal Li Cunxin of the Chakna Military Department and many Allied generals. Now, the people and the military of various governments are demanding that the Allies return immediately. ”

Hastings's voice, in the silence of the conference room, was incomparably clear.

"I refused!