"No, not exactly."

Brigadier General Baddam responded: "They don't know this, they haven't seen it with their own eyes, so they can only rely on their own understanding as evidence." But even that doesn't justify you from killing those people. ”

"Mutilation? Hahahaha! You call this kind of thing mutilation? ”

Duke Marven laughed very strangely: "Have you ever seen my little granddaughter lying on the bed so painful that she couldn't sleep, tossing and turning and covered with cold sweat?" Do you know how cruel those little girls' methods are? If this happens to you, I bet your revenge will be much more violent and bloody than mine. ”

Badham understood exactly what the Duke was trying to say. He sighed and said, "I can only tell you that what happened to the city of Oviado was a complete accident. I deeply regret that. Please believe that in this matter, I, and others, have never intended to target you, or the city that has been destroyed. We are not enemies, we are all subjects of the Empire. ”

The Duke looked at Badham with a cold gaze. After a few seconds, he shook his head slowly: "I don't believe what you said. ”

Baddam was surprised: "Why? ”

"Reinforcements came too late. Oviado's defenders sent out a distress signal at the first opportunity, but your 441st Division waited for days to get here. That's right, you have good reasons and excuses, what mass attack of corpses, or even a large number of corpses blocking the road, can help you get away with it in the face of the interrogation of the military justice department. But what about the others? Oviado was built close to Konoha Town, which had been turned into a direct fortress for the Iron Warriors a few months ago. As far as I know, a whole combat team is stationed there, a whole combat team. ”

Duke Marven's voice became thicker: "What is the concept of a combat team?" That's a powerful military force to attack a certain area of the Dark World, or to occupy a certain space domain. They were so close, but they couldn't help them. I have to pay taxes of up to 10,000 gold coins every year, and in exchange for this, I am a cowardly guy who is afraid of death. You people are all the same in your bones. You never think of the nobility as your own kind, but as enemies and adversaries. As long as we are unlucky, no matter how many innocent people are implicated in it, you will just stand by and watch and laugh like idiots. ”

"Things are not as you think."

Baddam frowned and shook his head repeatedly: "I can guarantee every word I say. No one wants to target you. At least, in the case of Oviado. ”

Duke Marven stared at Badam for a long time with a cold gaze like a snake, and said lightly: "You don't have the qualifications for me to deal with it." For people like you, it can be solved with a single paper order, and there is no need to waste effort. ”

Undisguised sarcasm and contempt, very direct disregard.

Looking at Brigadier General Baddam's instantly swollen face, Duke Marven sneered: "How old are you?" A mere Wehrmacht division commander can do whatever he wants on your own turf, and in front of me, at most, he is a dog that comes and goes at a moment's notice. What, not convinced? I see your hand on the holster, drawing your pistol and shooting at me! Do you have the guts? Do you think the story I told me was just to pass the time or satisfy your curiosity? As I said, I am a peaceful and easy person to get along with. But if someone dares to violate my bottom line, no matter who it is, I will not let him go. ”

The Duke's voice was soft and flat, but it produced a concussion in Brigadier General Baddam's ears that was no less than thunder.

Status, as well as things like power and wealth, are all produced by comparison. Badam has always felt that he has climbed to the peak of life that many people cannot reach, and he is a member of the side with heavy troops. Duke Marven's words made him see the gap between them, and strong anger and fear arose at the same time. Badam hadn't thought how badly Oviado had been attacked by the dark creatures. This kind of thing almost happened in Konoha Town. But now, Baddam has to seriously think about what kind of trouble will Oviado bring to himself?

"You can make a choice."

Duke Marven walked away slowly, but his voice kept lingering in Brigadier General Baddam's head: "You can get out of the interrogation of the military justice department without any responsibility, and still retain your current position and power." Of course, you can also choose another path, with the so-called sincerity and sense of responsibility, to pay the price for Oviado's ruined miè. ”

……

The footsteps of heavy steel boots drew closer, and Sergeant Captain Kuskrat's face turned pale. Just as the voices running from the hallway rushed in front of him, Kuskrat pressed the engine switch of the chainsaw sword in his hand, and with desperation and madness, he leaped from under the sand where he was hiding, and pounced on the opponent who should have appeared around the corner.

He pounced on the air, and there was no one there at all. Kusklat felt himself lose his balance in an instant, rolling in the air, and his wolf bèi slammed to the ground. The torn power armor slammed into the angle between the wall and the ground, making a dull and hollow sound.

With Sergeant Major Kuskrat as an example, the rest of the survivors also rose from their hideouts. Instead of seeing the imaginary Chaos Warriors, they saw a group of soldiers wearing the same style of power armor as themselves. The difference is that their armor is bright red and complete, and the armor on their bodies is painted white, which has long been damaged in battle.

Su Hao frowned slightly and looked at Kuskrat, who was slowly standing up from the ground.

He got the coordinates of this abandoned base from the military command of the space domain. It was abandoned in previous battles, and casualties and losses have been reported to the military department. Su Hao's department has not been able to find the survivors of the second company, but near the camping site some time ago, they found the remaining traces of armored vehicle tracks on the ground. Based on the scratches on the ground, the direction of the Kuskrat team's escape was determined, and they tracked it all the way to the vicinity. As it was getting late, it was necessary to have a safe enough place to rest, so Su Hao chose this abandoned forward base. But I didn't expect to meet the person I was looking for here.

The tentacles of thinking consciousness play a big role in a narrow environment. If it weren't for this, Su Hao wouldn't have been able to spot these warriors who were lying in ambush behind the sand barrier. The two sides will definitely fight because of this, and accidental injuries in the melee are inevitable.

Su Hao glanced at the class badge on Kuskrat's shoulder, and said in a steady and calm tone, "Sergeant Major, please identify yourself." ”

Seeing these familiar figures in front of him, Kuskrat was about to burst into tears. He really felt that His Majesty the Emperor was smiling at him. After so many days of tribulation, it has finally come to an end. We'll have plenty of ammunition right away, and of course we'll have a good meal, and then we'll have a good rest and no more worry.

Kuskrat noticed the rank on Su Hao's shoulder, cheered up, straightened up, gave a standard military salute, and reported in a hoarse voice.

"Sir, we are the remnants of the Second Company of the Sixth Independent Regiment of the "Ultramarine" Legion. We were subjected to a massive attack by dark creatures five days ago, and most of them have been killed. We ran out of ammunition and fled all the way here. I'm Sergeant Major Kuskrat, and over there is Corporal Chinook, Private Amphor. The ape-man Hau Moer was subordinate to the Wehrmacht combat establishment. Praise to His Majesty the Emperor, it is really unexpected to be able to meet you here, and it is a kind of luck that we never imagined. ”

Looking at the group of warriors in front of him with haggard faces, black eyes, scruffy beards, and scarred power armor, Su Hao sighed, gave a return salute to Kuskrat, and said seriously: "I am the leader of the Red Dragon Clan of the "Iron Warrior" Legion. Our mission is to find you and bring you back at all costs. ”

Kuskrat could understand the meaning of Su Hao's words.

He had always had a military backpack with a cooler that he had received from the military pharmacist. The pharmacist had died in battle a few days earlier, and the refrigerated box contained the most valuable treasures of the second company of the "Ultramarine" Legion -- all of which were genetic seeds taken from the bodies of the officers and soldiers of the legion who died in battle. As long as these things are stored, it is only a matter of time before the second company is rebuilt.

Looking at the cooler that Kusklat took out of his backpack, Su Hao nodded: "This is an important property belonging to your legion. Put it away. This should enable you to achieve collective first-class merit. Now, you can rest at ease and leave the defense and vigilance to us. ”

There's no better comfort than this. All the survivors, including Kuskrat, felt relieved, as if they had lost their strength and were soft, but there was no fear in their hearts.

With food and water, many problems can be solved. Kuskrat has never felt happier than he is now. The supplies carried by Su Hao's department are not only high-energy biscuits, but also canned food specially supplied by the main army? Nutraceuticals. These things were developed for the special constitution of the legionnaires, and only the legionnaires could withstand the high-energy nutrients stored in the special structure. In short, these foods are unusable to the average person. For them, it is the equivalent of a deadly poison.

Su Hao decided to rest in this abandoned base until dawn before setting off. This is done in accordance with the physiological characteristics of human beings. Acting in the dark, the chances of encountering danger are far greater than during the day. Chaos Warriors will not be affected by this. They've adapted to the darkness and especially enjoy fighting in that environment.

"We had bad luck, even the captain died, the priest died, they were brave men, and the brothers who died, their genetic glands were dug up. This reefer holds the souls of all of them. No matter what the cost, I have to take it back. Being able to live is a blessing in itself, and it is also a responsibility that all of them have given me. ”

Kuskrat had a lot to say, and he went on and on. Except for the sentinels arranged by Su Hao, everyone gathered around these survivors and silently listened to their experience of escaping all the way. Occasionally, when there was an occasional pause, the soldiers outside the crowd who were in charge of food would bring in pieces of roasted meat, sprinkled with salt, and simple battlefield seasonings.

The barbecue comes from the dark creatures that have been killed in the base. Although several days had passed, the corpses of the dark creatures had not completely decomposed. Especially the part located deep in the base, due to the fact that the underground air conditioning system is still running, the low temperature, coupled with the special environment of ventilation, has caused the corpses of these dark creatures to show signs of drying out. Legionnaires rarely consider the taste and origin of their food, and their bodies have been modified to have a pre-positioned stomach that can drain the toxins from their food. Therefore, feeding on the corpses of the enemy or one's own people on the battlefield or in extreme environments has become the most common practice of each main army. People do not see this as a sin, but rather as a way to dispose of brothers and comrades-in-arms as if they were part of their own bodies. The genetic gland is their soul, which can be reincarnated again after being recruited and implanted by recruits. As for the body, it is a shell, and whether it is rotten or eaten, the result is the same.

The Kuskrat team never had the opportunity to retrieve the corpses during the escape. This regulation does not apply to the ape Glimov, who had previously died in battle. They had to take into account the thoughts and feelings of another ape-man who was still alive, that of Hommour. Coupled with the fact that the situation at the time had been busy on the run, it was only now that Kuskrat and others really had the comfort of enjoying food again.

Su Hao had been thinking about what Kuskrat said about the Chaos Warriors.

The Sergeant Major mentions that the Chaos Warriors are building a bridge over the river. It is the finished product of a bridge that has been built in advance in other places, and then the energy is converted through guò, and the bridge is transferred from other spaces in a way similar to that of a spatial channel. The question is, what is the purpose of the Chaos Legion to build the bridge?

Just thinking about it, Su Hao felt a slight shock from his left arm, and a familiar signal sound came from the military communicator.

It's long-range communication from the space command. Su Hao clicked on the holographic screen, and the figure of Lieutenant General Lasswell of the Wehrmacht appeared.

The general was an old man with a kind face and gray hair. Perhaps it was because of the long absence of a break, Lasswell looked a little tired. He smiled and said, "Major, I heard that you found those fighters who were scattered by the "Ultramarine" legion? ”

Su Hao nodded: "There are three survivors, and there is also an ape." They were attached to the 2nd Company of the 6th Independent War Regiment. We'll rest for the night at forward base G19 and we'll bring them back tomorrow. ”

"Well done. They're brave warriors, and you're pretty good. ”

General Lasswell complimented, and his tone became heavy: "This is now an independent communication between the command center and you, and there is no connection to the public part of your legion. Well...... Can you see what I mean? ”

This shows that the general has something to say and does not want the "Iron Warriors" side to know. Or it can be understood that they don't want more people to hear about it.

Su Hao didn't reply positively, and asked calmly, "Is there anything you need my help with?" ”

"There's a problem."

General Lasswell's expression was a little hesitant, as if he was not sure whether to say it or not: "That's right, this spatial realm has always been a struggle between us and the dark creatures. Now, the battle has reached a critical moment, but the Chaos Legion has stepped in at this time. Their space landing point is right in the middle of our war zone with the dark creatures, which is equivalent to stabbing us from the flank. Now, our right wing has been lost. The second company of the "Ultra Warrior" independent wargroup suffered heavy losses, and the third company was completely wiped out. There are also 1st and 4th companies, which also lost news earlier. We ......"

Su Hao interrupted the general's words: "Need us to find those people?" Or do you want to search in the area? ”

"No, it's not."

Lasswell sighed deeply: "In the past few days, I have heard too much bad news. The appearance of the Chaos Legion was completely unexpected. We still don't know the details of their troops. But one thing is certain, there are many Chaos Legions entering the interior of the space domain, and the main force should be the "Son of a Thousand Wounds". Due to the orientation of the initial position and the allocation of troops, we have actually lost this battle in the space field of HJ A 1071. Ten minutes ago, I received an order to retreat from the Imperial Affairs Headquarters. The first retreat plans have already begun, but the process has not been as smooth as expected. We've suffered heavy casualties, and we're on the offensive from the Creatures of Darkness and the Legions of Chaos. Two regiments of the 202nd Division had suffered more than half of the casualties, and the 203rd and 204th Divisions had a 30 percent attrition rate. Due to the haste of the retreat, it is not known how many more troops were abandoned. Now, if there are no more reinforcements......"

Su Hao interrupted the general again: "You want us to send reinforcements?" ”

"According to the retreat plan, you and your combat team are placed in the next retreat batch."

General Lasswell did not directly answer Su Hao's question. He looked sincere, almost pleading: "I just got the news that the 211th Division is holding back the dark creatures in the Lasena Pass, and they have been fighting since two weeks ago, and everyone has been killed. The 212th Division had just sent a regiment yesterday afternoon, and it had already lost most of it. Thanks to the time they paid for with their lives, we were able to complete the arming in the rear. Now, someone has to take over the largely crippled regiment of the 212th Division. They are all the best fighters and shouldn't be! White loss in such a place. ”