Chapter 591: General
Why is this happening?
Su Hao himself didn't understand.
But he believes that the black particles will not deceive themselves. I'm the host, they're the parasite. The death of the host means the complete collapse of the parasitic environment, and it is possible for anyone to deceive themselves, except for the closely related black particles.
Lille carried a bowl of soup and carefully fed it to Bella's mouth.
She's in good shape. A few hours passed, no more coughing up blood, and breathing became smoother. This indicates that Bella's broken internal organs are gradually growing, and the internal circulatory system is also being restructured. In particular, her abdomen, the intestines, spleen and other vital organs that were re-spliced after being broken have gradually recovered their functions. Lille had been guarding Su Hao's words and did not feed Bella. Now, the most dangerous time has passed.
Su Hao chewed a piece of baked bread and stood up from the fire. He opened his personal backpack and took out a box of homemade energy potions, which were distributed to everyone in order, starting with Kenson.
Kukmok picked up the vacuum hose containing the potion, looked at the light carefully for a moment, then turned his head to look at Bella lying not far away, and cried out in confusion and surprise: "Doctor, this is the kind of ...... you gave Bella"
Vimore, who was sitting next to him, swooped down from behind, grabbed Cookmok's mouth, wrapped his strong arms around him, and whispered nervously in his ear: "You damn idiot, shut your mouth for me." Do you know how much trouble it can cause us once the sound gets out? β
Mo Xingkui glanced at Cook Mock sternly, walked quickly to the door, looked nervously outside through the gap, and after making sure that no one was wandering and eavesdropping, he turned around and nodded at Su Hao.
"It's going to be a very tough battle. The creatures of darkness are our mortal enemies, and they cannot spare us, they will only die. β
Su Hao looked around at all the mercenaries present and lowered his voice: "You must take care of yourself and take care of everyone around you." This thing can save your life at a critical time. As long as he is alive, even if it is a worse injury than Bella, there is no problem. β
The last sentence caused a low exclamation among the mercenaries. They put the energy potion in their personal clothing pockets and hid it with great preciousness. Unlike Vimore and other former members of Team 22 who had seen the power of the potion, Hengri and Kukmok's faces were full of shock, and even the hand holding the potion couldn't help but tremble.
This means that there is one more life on the battlefield.
Kukmok broke away from Vimore's hand and looked at Su Hao respectfully and eagerly, his trembling tone almost uncontrollable: "Doctor, this, this...... I've heard of this kind of thing. Only high-ranking officers of the main Imperial Legion are eligible for distribution. You, how can you have it too? Are you ......?"
Su Hao waved his hand calmly: "No matter how precious something is, someone must use it." For me, my friends and friends are more important than anything else. β
Cookmock only felt that the blood all over his body was pouring up on his head at this moment. He stood up suddenly, hugged Su Hao tightly with open arms, and whispered in an extremely reverent tone: "Whoever wants to hurt you must first step on my corpse." I promise. β
At this moment, Su Hao really gathered everyone's hearts.
Kenson thought of more.
He glanced through the window at the dark night outside, and said worriedly, "I have a very bad feeling. Reinforcements may not come. We still have to rely on our own strength. β
Su Hao responded in a low tone: "Things shouldn't be as bad as imagined." We will live, everyone. β
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Airships are slow. This is a well-known thing for both the Dark World and the Human Empire.
Dai Xiaolou has always been a resolute figure. He also disliked the slow-moving, heavy aerial machinery. But even he had to admit that from the main army in the hinterland of the empire to the gray area, the best means of transportation was heavy airships. Although maglev vehicles have an advantage in terms of speed, they cannot meet the needs of long-distance travel. Especially in areas close to the edge of the empire, they were vulnerable to foreign attacks.
The huge airship slowly landed on the square where the Imperial Twenty-third Army was stationed. Ground crews drove several heavy repair vehicles over to connect the airship to the oil pipes and methodically inspect the various parts. Although the airships are equipped with hedron energy generators, they have not abandoned the fuel-powered supply method. This is of course due to the consideration of double insurance, but more importantly, it is because it costs a lot of hedron to start the airship. In contrast, it is much cheaper to use fuel.
The 23rd Army was responsible for the security of the area of the Reich Frontier No. 6. Although Commander Xiao Yongsen worships Lieutenant General, he must also pay tribute to Dai Xiaolou, an official directly under the main army. A lieutenant colonel and adjutant he sent was very courteous, and could even be said to be a little humble, and he warmly invited Dai Xiaolou and his entourage to stay at the group army garrison for a few more days, so as to fulfill the friendship of the landlord.
Pamela is extremely efficient. Every hour, Dai Xiaolou could receive a message from the Intelligence Department of the "Iron Fist" Legion. Among them, it naturally includes the distress signals sent by Konoha Town one after another, and the relevant information that the 441st Division has not sent any reinforcements so far.
Looking at the tactical computer in his hand, Dai Xiaolou's cynical face gradually became cold, and his expression became stern.
He ignored the fact that he had been standing by him, and politely invited himself to the lieutenant colonel of the hotel where the group army was stationed, and connected to the communication channel of the captain of the airship.
"How much has the refueling work done?"
"The replenishment rate is just over 20 percent."
Dai Xiaolou frowned: "How long will it take to replenish it?" β
The captain was a young captain: "At the current pace, it will take at least six hours." β
Dai Xiaolou shook his head and ordered directly: "Immediately stop the fuel replenishment, order all the disembarking personnel to return within five minutes, and then take off." β
The captain was taken aback by the order: "Sir, the current stock of fuel is not enough to sustain us at our destination. β
"I know."
Dai Xiaolou hummed very dissatisfiedly: "The airship has a sufficient number of crystals, and the speed of starting the crystal energy engine is fast, and we don't have much time." β
A cold sweat broke out on the young captain's forehead: "However, we did not carry out wartime missions. According to the regulations, the crystal engine can only be started in exceptional circumstances, and it must be reported to the energy authority for approval in advance. I, I, I don't have such power. β
"I'll take care of the aftermath."
Dai Xiaolou was dismissive of the captain's words, and his attitude was extremely tough: "Start the crystal energy engine immediately." If you refuse, then I'll let your lieutenant take the captain's place now. Don't forget, I'm a colonel, you're just a captain. β
Ten minutes later, the airship began to take off, slowly heading in the direction of Konoha Town.
Dai Xiaolou stood in the airship control room and received a special communication from Xiao Yongsen, commander of the 23rd Group Army.
An old man with a thin figure and high spirits appeared on the screen. He was dressed in a neat lieutenant general's uniform, with gray hair and a smile.
"You guy, you're all in my place, why don't you come and sit down? Leaving in such a hurry, don't you take me as an old guy in your eyes? β
Xiao Yongsen served as the vice president of the Imperial Non-commissioned Officer University, when Dai Xiaolou was just a cadet, his personality and thinking were very out-of-the-box, although he only stayed in that position for three years, Xiao Yongsen was deeply impressed by this young and energetic guy. Dai Xiaolou was later selected by the "Iron Fist" Legion to serve as the chief of the intelligence department. Whether it was public or private, Xiao Yongsen felt that he should have a good chat with this former student, but he didn't expect the other party to leave quietly.
Dai Xiaolou was as smooth as ever. He responded playfully and politely, passing on the relevant information sent by Pamela while speaking bluntly.
"This is a very rare biological sample. If it can be obtained, it will be of great help to the research of energy fluctuation weapons. I just don't quite understand that this settlement called Konoha Town has sent a distress signal, but the 441st Division has no sign of sending reinforcements. This is clearly not in line with the practice of the Imperial Army. Of course, this is your district, and I can't interfere with it, so I can only speed up and complete my task as much as possible. β
The smile in Lieutenant General Xiao Yongsen's eyes gradually disappeared, and his attention focused on the information that Dai Xiaolou had just sent.
The Imperial network connected every military stronghold, and whether the 441st Division sent a regiment or a combat squad, the military network was numerous. Now, the network shows that the 441st Division is about 97 percent complete, and there is a shortage of 604 personnel. This coincides with last month's reported number jΓΉ, and the replenishment should arrive next month. In other words, dozens of hours have passed since the distress signal was sent out in Konoha Town, and the 441st Infantry Division of the Imperial Defense Army, which is closest to there, has not moved at all.
Xiao Yongsen didn't have the heart to continue to catch up with Dai Xiaolou, chatted casually, and closed the communication.
He magnified the information, his brow furrowed, and he fell into deep thought.
Obviously, Dai Xiaolou is giving himself a face. If there is a different person, it is completely possible to upload these materials to the Supreme Military Court of the Empire, or even the Holy See Inquisition, and the Supreme Judge will be responsible for handling it.
It is precisely because of unity that humanity has the capital to fight against the dark world. Whether it is a civil society or the imperial military, it has always been taboo not to save oneself. Moreover, according to the edict issued by the emperor hundreds of years ago, for human settlements set up on the periphery, preferential tax rates must be given, and even more than 90 percent of the quota must be exempted. Supply lines of communication must be kept open in all circumstances, with priority given to meeting material supplies in the region.
It was with these settlements in the border areas that the empire was able to expand its territory and increase the size of its inner territory little by little. Everyone understands the truth of water drops and stones, but when it comes to doing it, few people take it seriously.
I don't know when the inhabitants of the empire developed a sense of superiority. They consider themselves superior to the border dwellers. This is largely due to the divergent and strict education system. More than 90 percent of the Empire's educational resources are focused on the inner regions, and only a very small amount of funds can be invested in the border areas. According to the latest statistics last year, more than 50 percent of the border towns have no primary schools. This led to the polarization of the people of the empire, and the economically developed inner region became a high concentration of high-quality talents, but no one was willing to go to the border towns to work and settle. Over time, words such as rude, barbaric, and ignorant naturally became synonymous with the inhabitants of the Empire's borders.
But in any case, this is definitely not an excuse for the 441st Division not to send reinforcements so far.
Badam is his own cronie and the commander of the 441st Division, whom Xiao Yongsen values a lot.
Xiao Yongsen decided to take matters into his own hands. He knows very well: Although Dai Xiaolou looks easy-going and has a dissolute personality, he is a person who must be repaid in his bones. Asking about this matter as the intelligence chief of the main army of the empire itself means that the internal supervision of the 23rd Group Army is not strict. If you let it go, perhaps, things will evolve into unpredictable consequences.
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At dawn, the sky was still dark. The cold and darkness did not change the rules in the barracks in the slightest. At the 441st Infantry Division of the Imperial Wehrmacht, dozens of large searchlights had illuminated the playground as bright as day, and groups of soldiers began their morning jog under the leadership of the officer on duty.
Baddam was not tall and looked a little fat, but there was very little fat under his skin, full of thick muscles. He stood on the balcony outside the office on the second floor, mixed with ****, his chest covered with thick black body hair, lifted a basin full of cold water, and poured it down from the top of his head.
The barracks are full of men, nothing to be embarrassed about. Many soldiers ran past under the balcony, and when they saw this scene, their hearts were filled with admiration for their commanders, and they also had a lot of courage to fight against cold and laziness.
Stepping on water stains, walking barefoot back to the room, with the help of the orderly, Baddam put on trousers and coats, and fastened the discipline hard, and his burly and strong figure soon appeared in the dressing mirror, especially the brigadier badges on both shoulders, which represented Baddam's feared power.
Breakfast is simple, that is, steamed porridge served in the cafeteria, plus two small plates of pickles. With this bright red chili oil, Badham ate it comfortably, and the tip of his nose and forehead were covered with fine beads of sweat.
There was a sudden knock on the door from the outside, and a trace of anger suddenly appeared on Baddam's peaceful face, and he shouted in a deep voice: "Come in! β
He doesn't like to be disturbed during meals. But this rule doesn't have a limit for everyone. For example, those he likes, or big people with positions higher than himself.
The young female adjutant, dressed in a skirt, walked in, bowed, and said in a gentle voice, "General, Mr. Sovi wants to see you. β
Sauvy is the first in line to the throne of the McCann family and the convener of the lockdown order. This is a very bold and capable guy. Who knows how he managed to entrap so many nobles in just a few hours? Although Badam had never had a good impression of these nobles, he had to show a certain amount of friendship for the 300,000 gold coins that the other party had taken out.
Picking up the bowl and sucking the hot porridge, Badam's feelings eased slightly, and he nodded slowly: "Let him in!" β
Sovi is a middle-aged man in his forties. The gold ornamentation on the cuffs of the coat indicates the noble status, and the whole person is slender and long, with a special temperament of cold and solemn. He walked into the room quickly, sat directly across from his desk, and asked unceremoniously: "General, I just got the news: the 3rd Motorized Infantry Regiment under your command is being assembled, and the other two infantry regiments and a machine gun regiment are also being reorganized. I wonder, what the hell is going on? β
Badam glanced at him disappreciatively, opened his mouth and took a bite of the steamed bun, chewing while replying in a calm tone: "Of course, it is to prepare for departure." This is an internal matter of the army, and you have no right to intervene. However, now that you know, it's best to keep your mouth shut honestly. Otherwise, I'll pursue your sources. β
Sovey's face suddenly turned ugly. He tried to control his anger and asked as calmly as possible, "Can you tell me where your troops are going?" β
"Absolutely!"
Badam didn't feel the slightest dissatisfaction from being questioned, and lightly spit out a few words from his mouth: "Konoha Town." β
"What?"
Sovi suddenly stood up from his chair, his expression becoming shocked and angry: "You promised us that we would abide by the blockade order and not send troops to reinforce that area, why did you go back on your word?" β
"Backtracking? Who are you to say such things to me? β
Badam immediately burst into a rage: "Do you know how much responsibility I bear for this matter? Did you know that things have become difficult to clean up? How did you promise me in the first place? Blocking the public network in the area, blocking communication in the direction of Konoha Town. Did you do it? Why is there a constant distress signal? Why does the communication there stay open? What did you all do? I believe in you, so I decided to work with you. The result? You just stand by and watch, and you don't even bother to move your hands. β
Baddam's accusations are not unfounded. Blocking communications, the most important cooperation project agreed upon by the nobles. The 441st Division does not have the right to shut down the area network without authorization, but until the early hours of this morning, the 441st Division can still receive distress signals from Konoha Town.
300,000 gold coins is a lot of money, but it is not important enough that Badam has to exchange it for a position. What's more, taking money and spending it are two very different things. Many people often have the ability to do the former, but are unable to enjoy the latter.
This kind of head-losing thing, Badamun would rather die than do it.
Unfortunately, it does seem a little late now. How much of the guilt was borne? Did you know that things have become difficult to clean up? How did you promise me in the first place? Blocking the public network in the area, blocking communication in the direction of Konoha Town. Did you do it? Why is there a constant distress signal? Why does the communication there stay open? What did you all do? I believe in you, so I decided to work with you. The result? You just stand by and watch, and you don't even bother to move your hands. β
Baddam's accusations are not unfounded. Blocking communications, the most important cooperation project agreed upon by the nobles. The 441st Division does not have the right to shut down the area network without authorization, but until the early hours of this morning, the 441st Division can still receive distress signals from Konoha Town.
300,000 gold coins is a lot of money, but it is not important enough that Badam has to exchange it for a position. What's more, taking money and spending it are two very different things. Many people often have the ability to do the former, but are unable to enjoy the latter.
This kind of head-losing thing, Badamun would rather die than do it.
Unfortunately, it does seem a little late now.