In the dim, dirty tunnels of the mines, dense crowds of people sat on the ground.

It was supposed to be a bleak and tragic time, but because of the arrival of a man, because of a miracle, everything changed. At this moment, everyone's faces are no longer that dull and desperate look, and a bright smile has replaced everything. To be able to reunite with their compatriots in such a way in a foreign country is nothing less than a rebirth for them.

Swallowing simple food from their compatriots, watching their dying comrades regain their senses after treatment, and listening to the miraculous workers tell them about the dreamlike journey they have had over the past few months, everyone's hearts are filled with excitement. At this moment, the high will to fight has made these weak warriors become blood-devouring beasts again, because they have learned that these compatriots who have saved them need help, and the battle-torn battlefield is still calling for them.

Yarman...... Your hands ......"

Sitting in the corner of the corridor, Robin looked at Yarman's empty left arm sleeve with disbelief. This man once looked up to Robin like the god of war, and even once made him his own target, but now ...... "was cut off by a Gemini knight in the Battle of Marseille, I ...... I'm no match for him, and it's a fluke to survive. Yarman's pale face whispered, recalling the painful defeat, and he could only sigh silently.

"Sir, how could you ...... Participation in the Battle of Marseille? ”

"We are the first batch of troops sent by the Charon War Department to reinforce the Marseille Space Fortress, but we didn't expect to suffer such a fiasco after just one battle......" Aubrey scratched his beard, which was a little itchy due to blood coagulation, and pointed to his lieutenant's epaulettes with a wry smile: "You kid is a captain now, and I'm a lieutenant, it's time for me to call you sir." ”

Aubrey's teasing made Robin's face turn red, and he said embarrassedly: "You taught me how to become a real warrior, so in my heart, you will always be my commander." ”

“……”

Robin's heartfelt words made Aubrey's fingers tremble, and even the cigarette between his fingers fell to the ground inadvertently.

Robin...... To be honest, I'm really glad to have brought such a good soldier as you......" Picking up the cigarette butt that had fallen on the ground again, Aubrey took a deep breath with a hollow gaze and muttered: "Big Bart was seriously injured and retired, Little Bart was killed in the counterattack on Charon, and Big Black Tabak died in the Battle of Marseille." I've heard that even Colin ......"

"Yes......" Robin nodded bitterly, "Colin was killed in the Battle of Pluto." ”

"Hey......" Closing his eyes silently, Aubrey sighed, "Everyone has already gone first." The comrades who used to sleep in the same trench in that small outpost on Charon are already halfway gone, and we ...... But he hasn't been able to avenge them......"

"We're not dead yet, we still have a chance! ~" Hearing Aubrey's somewhat depressed words, Robin suddenly got up excitedly, pointed to the dense soldiers in the corridor and said, "Look, we still have 60,000 compatriots. Outside, I also have a space station, and several spaceships, and a U-2 landing ship, and more than two dozen warplanes. The war is not over, and we are not out yet! ～”

"You mean...... U-2 landing ship and more than two dozen fighters? Suddenly, a weak voice sounded not far away.

Robin looked out and saw a weak, dishonest officer approaching this way, supported by two soldiers.

"You are ......" The other party's face made Robin vaguely familiar, but the impression was so vague that Robin couldn't remember where he had seen him.

"I'm Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis of the Combat Staff of the Marseille Space Fortress......" The officer, who called himself Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis, sat down with his back against the stone wall of the corridor, and smiled bitterly at Robin, who was lost in thought: "Captain Robin, do you remember your last contact with the fortress headquarters?" I'm the Lieutenant Colonel Yárvis who gave you freedom of movement......"

"It's you! ~" Lieutenant Colonel Jarves' words reminded Robin of the memory that had made him despair. In his memory, it was this Lieutenant Colonel Yalvis in front of him who informed him that the Marseille Space Fortress was powerless to rescue them and told them to prepare for martyrdom. I didn't expect that a few months later, the two sides would actually meet here.

"I hope you didn't hate me for what happened......" Seeing Robin's suddenly furrowed brow, Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis said apologetically.

"I know very well that the fortress is not capable of rescuing us from enemy territory. So I don't hold a grudge against you, and I'm very glad that you were able to tell me the truth and not deceive us with hypocritical lies. Robin replied after saluting Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis.

"Tell me, then. When you asked me for freedom of movement, did you already have a plan in place today? Are you really smuggled into the Commonwealth? Instead of...... Surrender? ”

"......" As soon as Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis said this, Aubrey and Yarman, who were beside him, suddenly turned their heads to look at him angrily. As comrades in the bloody battle, they knew Robin very well, so they couldn't tolerate anyone still doubting Robin at such a moment.

"I came to the Commonwealth by stowaways because my fleet happened to capture a group of stowaways at the time, so with their equipment and plans, I was able to escape here with the fleet. As for what we have in the Federation now, I can only describe it as serendipity. Robin calmed the enraged Aubrey and told Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis truthfully.

While Robin said these words, Lieutenant Colonel Yalvis kept staring into Robin's eyes. But he didn't notice the wavering in Robin's eyes, and that clear and upright gaze finally convinced Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis that the man in front of him had indeed created a miracle that he could not have imagined.

"I'm sorry for my words." Lieutenant Colonel Yalves saluted and gasped, "I'm sorry, I couldn't adapt to the change in air pressure when I landed, and I became like this, ahem...... If...... If you still believe me, the staff officer who lost the war, can you tell me about the current situation? ”

"You should rest now." Seeing the blood coughed up by Lieutenant Colonel Yalvis, Robin said with a frown.

"No...... I still have the strength to speak, and I still have the strength to think. So...... Please let me know and give me a chance to do something for you. ”

“……”

Perhaps it was the persistence in Lieutenant Colonel Jarves' words that moved Robin, and looking at Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis's burning eyes, Robin finally agreed to his request, telling in detail how he set off from the Ikober Ring with the fleet, as well as the situation he was facing now and his next plans.

It was a long story, but Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis listened intently, and at the same time, more and more people began to gather around Robin, quietly listening to the hero's story.

"It's an unimaginable miracle, no...... It should be said that it is a great strategic idea......" After listening carefully to what Robin had to say, Lieutenant Colonel Yalvis thought desperately with a flushed face. The fifth-order information processing power is now digesting all the information that Robin has told like a computer, and deducing the follow-up plan that Robin has not yet begun to implement at a speed that Robin can't imagine.

"Captain Robin, you have a natural strategic eye like a strategist. Judging from the information you have provided so far, it is the right choice to move the strategic base camp of the future to the outer periphery of Proxima Centauri's northern star field. But...... The plan you're trying to do is too risky, and there's almost no chance of success......" Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis sat up straight, borrowing the dim light from the corridor, and drawing a star map of Proxima Centauri on the ground with a sharp piece of ore.

"The struggle within the Federation gives you an opportunity, but only before your identity is revealed. And now that you've become a big player in Proxima Centauri, there's no way they're not investigating you. So, it's unrealistic for you to smuggle us back to your Octopus station. The presence of so many unfamiliar faces will allow those who are spying on you to discover the secrets you are hiding. ”

Robin was taken aback by Lieutenant Colonel Jarves's words, he didn't expect that in such a short period of time, Lieutenant Colonel Jarvis had simulated the general situation in Proxima Centauri through his story, and his speculation on the behavior patterns of the major federal giants was completely true.

Originally, according to Robin's idea, the prisoners of war were transported from Bruno as much as possible, and directly joined the fleet anchored in the Octopus space war. After the fleet has a certain combat power, he will lead the fleet deep into the Ultra Nebula, directly attack Bloody Harry's lair, and look for an opportunity to decapitate Bloody Harry.

Such a battle plan may be enough in the eyes of the layman, but in the eyes of Lieutenant Colonel Yárvis, an elite staff officer. Such a plan was sketchy, with too many variables in it, and many details that Robin did not take into account at all. Therefore, if it is actually implemented, Robin will have a good chance of suffering the defeat of the Destruction Caste.

Thinking over Lieutenant Colonel Yalvis's words, Robin asked tentatively, "So...... What do you think I should do? ”

"Take the initiative and capture the free folk who roam the outer periphery of the Ultra Nebula and bring them here."

"You mean......" Lieutenant Colonel Yalvis's words made Robin suddenly realize something, and asked in shock, "You mean...... Exchange? ”

"Yes, exchange...... On the one hand, you can cover our eyes and ears and transport our elite out, while on the other hand, attacking the Free Folk can cut off the Bloody Harry's funding and force him to leave his familiar lair to intercept you. It is also only in this case that your raid decapitation is likely to be successful. ”

“……”

Glancing at Aubrey with each other, Robin looked ecstatic for a moment.

That's right, if Bloody Harry can be allowed to leave his lair and disperse his power, then the success rate of decapitation will be qualitatively improved.

"Don't rush into thinking about us, you can plan your actions first. During this time, I will carefully count the functions of these 60,000 people and provide you with manpower in batches according to your needs, so you only need to ...... Just ......"

Halfway through speaking, Lieutenant Colonel Yárvis's voice suddenly stopped in shock at the sound of rapid breathing......

(To be continued)