Without waiting for Su Hao to speak, General Lasswell had already continued: "Again, this is not a mandatory combat mission for you and your team, just my personal request. You can accept it, or you can say no. This is not a direct order from the Iron Warriors, your order is that you should return to Overworld Space at a later date. ”

Su Hao thought for a moment and asked, "Can you tell me the real situation, how many reinforcements do you have available for dispatch?" ”

The old general on the screen shook his head: "Not one." Just two minutes before the communication between me and you, my chief of staff led the guard company to the Karana Pass. Aside from the two Signal Soldiers, I was the last person left in the command center. I am afraid that this situation will not last long. If there are really no reinforcements, I will have to go up myself. ”

As he spoke, General Lasswell picked up a laser rifle from the desk next to him and raised it in the air.

"Then I'll go now."

Su Hao nodded vigorously and said bluntly: "I will arrange a team to escort the survivors of the second company back to the base, and I will take the others directly to the Karana Pass." With any luck, the general should be able to meet your chief of staff. Brave people should live well, they will not die. ”

General Lasswell's face was full of gratitude: "Thank you! His Majesty the Emperor is with you, and he is protecting us, everyone. ”

Just as Su Hao was about to open his mouth to answer, a special signal from the headquarters of the "Iron Warrior" legion cut into the communication. The holographic screen suddenly split into two pieces from the middle, and General Lasswell's image was squeezed to the right, shrinking at the same magnification. On the left, another communication image of the same size appears.

It's Pamela.

The old woman had a pair of black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose, and her voice maintained her usual calmness: "Major Su, here is a retreat order from the corps headquarters. I'll pass it to you now, sign it, and then you can send it back to me. ”

"I think I already know the contents of this order."

Pamela's communication channel authority is higher than Su Hao's, and her direct entry gave Su Hao no chance to turn around, so he could only say in a consultative tone: "Captain, the situation here is much more complicated than imagined. I'm probably going to have to spend a little more time here. ”

"It can't be."

Pamela glanced at General Lasswell in the three-sided communication video, and said without negotiation: "The orders of the corps headquarters must be carried out at the first time. I know that the situation in the space field of HJ A1071 is very bad, and the military headquarters has specially revised the plan for this. All must retreat at the allotted time. Major Sue, you must carry out the order at the allotted time. ”

Su Hao argued: "But the situation of the Karana Pass ......"

"The Karana Pass has been lost."

Pamela unceremoniously interrupted him: "I just received a message from the space probe five minutes ago. The image shows that it has been overrun by dark creatures. The Chaos Legion was right behind them. Now, they're in a tight fight. There is no information about any of our personnel there. ”

"It can't be!"

General Lasswell lost his voice: "Fosen has just rushed over with reinforcements, and they are on their way. ”

"Then you'd better order them back at once."

Pamela said: "The Kalana Pass has lost its reinforcement value. No matter how many people pass, they will only die in vain. General, I have to remind you that you have already violated the order of the military headquarters to retreat, and are even making changes to the vital links in it. You can ask the Iron Warriors for reinforcements in an area, but this is obviously not going to work in the current environment. Major Su Hao and the Red Dragon Warband must return to Overworld Space at the allotted time. This is non-negotiable. ”

Su Hao felt that General Lasswell on the screen instantly aged a lot. He smiled miserably: "Of course I will obey orders. But...... Those who died, what to do? ”

Pamela fell silent, seemingly pondering how to answer the general's question. After more than ten seconds, he said, "Everyone has the value of their own life." It is an honor that they died for the emperor. It's like this for each of us, it's just that the time before and after is different. ”

Lasswell was similarly silent. He lowered his head, slowly raised his head again, and smiled hard: "I know Fosen's character, his son is the commander of the left-behind team. Everyone was dead, and Fosen was supposed to let the soldiers who had followed him come back, leaving him alone. He's my old partner, and I'm ...... I had to stay with him. ”

As he spoke, the general turned his gaze to Su Hao, his expression gentle and kind: "Major, you are a good person. Please forgive me for those things I said before. Carry out the command and return to the Overworld! The Emperor would not tolerate any sinner who would blaspheme him. Majesty never accepts failure of any kind. You'll be back. When that time comes, remember to help me kill a few more dark mongrels and kill some more filthy and evil Chaos traitors. ”

Su Hao felt that his pupils were trembling slightly: "Don't do stupid things, general." We still have a chance, and now it's just a temporary retreat. As you just said, we will come back again, and by that time, we will be much stronger than we are now. ”

"I don't have a chance anymore."

General Lasswell's expression was serene: "My troops have suffered heavy losses, and someone has to be responsible for those good lads who died." Since it was a defeat, someone had to take responsibility for it. I am old, and opportunities must be left to the young. If I take all the blame, there will be less pressure on them. If you go back, removal from office and investigation are indispensable. None of these things seem to me to be anything. But I never had the chance to enter this space again and go head-to-head with the enemy. It would be better to die in battle as a guilty person than for me to die alone in the Overworld in agony. The Emperor is with us, and this is the courage and strength he has given me. ”

Su Hao continued to persuade: "It's not your fault. No one thought that the Chaos Legion would sneak attack at this time. The Judge Advocate General's Office will deal with this issue as appropriate. Each of us will testify for you. ”

General Lasswell smiled and turned off the comms.

The holographic screen regained its normal image area, and looking at Su Hao, who had a tense expression, Pamela said, "Your dissuasion can't have an effect on him. I know Lasswell, who has a very stubborn personality and never goes back on what he sees right. The sudden appearance of the Chaos Legion was indeed not his fault. But he must also bear the corresponding culpability. Either way, it was the best option for him. ”

Su Hao felt that his eyes were slightly swollen, and he took a few deep breaths before he gradually expelled the furious mood from his mind, and the whole person gradually became sober and calm.

He stared at the screen: "Have you decided that we will definitely lose this battle?" ”

Pamela nodded, "If it's just the Dark Creature or the Chaos Legion, we still have a chance to win." But if both sides are involved, the matter is completely out of control. We must increase our troops, and we must completely revise our original plans. The encounter with the "Ultra Warrior" Separate Sixth Regiment is the best example. Each of those warriors was heroic, but individual strength could never turn the tide of battle. ”

Su Hao spewed out two turbid breaths from his nostrils: "What is it here that attracts them?" If there are not enough benefits, they will not continue to increase their troops, far beyond what our combat power can bear. ”

"The Holy See has made arrangements for this issue."

Pamela did not reply directly: "Sign the withdrawal order!" We've all lost too much time on this. Major Su, add: You and your warband must return to Base 1 by 17 p.m. tomorrow. Otherwise, you will not be able to take the retreat route that has been specially arranged for you. ”

Su Hao nodded, raised his right hand and saluted: "Understood." ”

Pamela returned the salute: "Goodbye." ”

……

The two consecutive space expeditions brought Su Hao were not good memories.

This feeling was terrible, and even the grateful thanks from Sergeant Major Kuskrat and the other survivors after returning to the base could not make Su Hao feel the slightest satisfaction and happiness. He couldn't be happier, and this dull mood also affected the other members of the warband, and everyone was silent, not knowing what they were thinking.

When he walked into the space passage and returned to the starting point of the main world, Su Hao saw the name of General Lasswell on the list of the dead.

Due to the Chaos Legion's sudden attack on the HJ Jia No. 1071 space field, the headquarters of the Daozhì Legion was forced to revise the battle plan, and the second and third batches of reinforcements of Su Hao's team also stopped preparing for battle. The second group of reinforcements will return to Konoha Town with Su Hao's subordinates. As for the third group of armored units, they are still there and have not yet been loaded onto airships.

On the way back, on the airship, Su Hao received a communication from Dai Xiaolou.

He looked a lot haggard than he had last seen him. There was a lot of stubble coming out of his face, and the whole person seemed to be unenergetic, and the background of the room was very bleak, and there was only a lamp with dim fiber optics next to it.

"Why is it that everyone I've seen lately is like this?"

Su Hao was obviously not interested in joking with Dai Xiaolou: "Be direct, just say something!" ”

"That's exactly what I want to sue you."

Although his spirit was not very good, Dai Xiaolou still unceremoniously ridiculed him. Then he said, "You'd better cheer up and listen to me tell you what is going on." ”

After a pause, Dai Xiaolou said, "You've got into a big trouble." There are several high-ranking nobles who have taken an interest in you. Not the intimate kind, they want to get your one qiē. ”

These words were a little vague, but Su Hao understood what Dai Xiaolou wanted to express.

"I didn't believe in coincidences before. Now that I think about it, I don't know if I'm too fearless? Or idiocy to the point of ignorance? ”

Dai Xiaolou sighed: "Coincidence! Everything can only be explained by coincidence. All right! You already know that the city of Oviado was attacked by dark creatures. You were right to choose to send troops to help them at that time. But no one expected that the HJ A 1071 Space Field was in dire need of reinforcements, so the Legion Headquarters ordered to send your combat team. ”

Su Hao stroked the chainsaw sword holster on his waist and asked, "Is there any inevitable connection between these two things?" ”

"Of course not!"

Dai Xiaolou raised his voice, but he still sounded depressed: "But some people don't think so. They feel that you did not send troops in time to rescue Oviado as a selfish and fearful of death. They turn a blind eye to the changes in combat in the space sphere. Every corner of the empire is full of bureaucrats, and they're just a bunch of damn lice and flies that won't do anything but suck blood and shit and then "buzz" around you. Your question this time is more strict, and they seized on this matter to make a big fuss. All in all, your troubles this time are different and difficult to solve. ”

Su Hao frowned: "Who are they?" ”

"As far as the information I have so far, there are two marquis alone, and there is a duke with a lot of background."

Dai Xiaolou took a sip: "They are all well-known big people, and they can make the plot shake and shake by stomping their feet." Man, this is the first time I've noticed you're so sought-after. Otherwise, you can consider changing careers to become a film and television star or something, the income is much higher than now, and there are a lot of beauties around you at any time. It's happier than it is now. ”

"Marquis? Duke? ”

The wrinkles on Su Hao's forehead deepened: "Oviado...... Of course I've been to that place, and I've met the ruler there, the lord of the city. ”

Dai Xiaolou's oily and slick nature continued to play: "Is it a big beauty with long legs and a thin waist?" Or is it her sexy hot lips that attract you? ”

"He's like Thomas."

Su Hao ignored Dai Xiaolou's performance in the communication channel, and thought about it: "That's right, the name is called Thoma, and he is an earl." That's what he himself said. ”

Dai Xiaolou stuffed a cigarette into his mouth: "Why, at that time, didn't you take off his pants to see the specific gender?" It is important to be sure to confirm your identity. ”

"I don't think he had any reason to deceive me."

Su Hao shook his head: "The reason why Oviado is set up next to Konoha Town is to compete for more civilians from me. This kind of thing can be seen by many people. Now that I think about it, that guy named Thoma should be the shield that was pushed in front by the big guys you mentioned. I just don't quite understand, why are they doing this? Konoha Town is very remote, and there is no eye-catching income. Don't...... What they really want is the H C 993 space domain. ”

"A stupid fool like you, I'm afraid you won't be able to make a woman like you in your life."

Dai Xiaolou said stupidly: "Luckily, you are not completely stupid." At the very least, you can figure out how Oviado relates to the space you have. That's pretty much all I got from here. ”

Su Hao glanced at the holographic screen, and a very strange expression appeared on his face: "Say it!" What do you want me to do? ”

Dai Xiaolou was putting the lighter in front of the cigarette, and his movements froze because of Su Hao's words. After a moment, he said suspiciously, "What do I want you to do?" What do you mean? ”

"Isn't that your usual mantra?"

Su Hao smiled faintly: "Every time you encounter a problem, you always tell me not to worry, just wait honestly." Then, all the troubles will be solved naturally. I don't need to do anything, or even speak at all. ”

Dai Xiaolou smiled dumbly, took off the cigarette in his mouth, made a very stern look, and said, "You must not mention this kind of thing in front of outsiders." Otherwise, they'll think I'm a real gay guy and have developed an obsessive attachment to your ass. ”

"It's normal even if other people think so."

Su Hao said: "It's not the first time that you have expressed a special interest in my ass at the end of the conversation. I recorded all of that. If one day I need to use them in court, at least I can use them to prove my innocence and have not been insulted and ravaged by you. ”

Insult and ravage, these two words feel awkward no matter how you hear them.

Dai Xiaolou looked at Su Hao, who was wearing a power armor on the holographic screen, like a steel beast with solid muscles, and connected the image in front of him with the two words just now, it felt like a hungry guy forcibly overturned a lion, and then, then, and then, don't think crookedly, it's not a fight between hunters and lions, but another way of closest contact between different creatures.

At that moment, Dai Xiaolou really had the desire to vomit.

He found that he really couldn't get any advantage in front of Su Hao, so he hurriedly ended the conversation.

"Now that you know what to do, keep your mouth shut and get some sleep when you get back. Perhaps, when you wake up, it's over. ”

……

Dark World.

The city of Haessen is so large that even by the standards of the Human Empire, this dark city is large enough to accommodate millions of people. The concept of "inhabitant" in the Dark World is completely different from the way the Human Empire is understood. Not every dark creature living in the city qualifies as a "citizen". The number of dark creatures recognized by the official, the Dark Council, and issued a certificate to the citizens, is no more than two thousand in Haysen City.

The Hayzen family has a long history, dating back to the end of World War III. It was at that time that the construction of the city began. Despite being only earl, the family has surprisingly special potential. Because of this relationship, Haisen City was able to prosper in a short period of time. With the influx of dark creatures, the city limits were expanded again and again, eventually becoming what it is today.

As the core residence of an aristocratic family, many people find it difficult to understand the location chosen by Heisen City. It's a short distance from the Empire of Humanity. Of course, this proximity does not simply refer to geography or distance. On the map, the city of Heisen is still more than 600 kilometers away from the gray zone. However, this dark city is full of strong human culture. "Now that you know what to do, keep your mouth shut and get some sleep when you get back. Perhaps, when you wake up, it's over. ”

……

Dark World.

The city of Haessen is so large that even by the standards of the Human Empire, this dark city is large enough to accommodate millions of people. The concept of "inhabitant" in the Dark World is completely different from the way the Human Empire is understood. Not every dark creature living in the city qualifies as a "citizen". The number of dark creatures recognized by the official, the Dark Council, and issued a certificate to the citizens, is no more than two thousand in Haysen City.

The Hayzen family has a long history, dating back to the end of World War III. It was at that time that the construction of the city began. Despite being only earl, the family has surprisingly special potential. Because of this relationship, Haisen City was able to prosper in a short period of time. With the influx of dark creatures, the city limits were expanded again and again, eventually becoming what it is today.

As the core residence of an aristocratic family, many people find it difficult to understand the location chosen by Heisen City. It's a short distance from the Empire of Humanity. Of course, this proximity does not simply refer to geography or distance. On the map, the city of Heisen is still more than 600 kilometers away from the gray zone. However, this dark city is full of strong human culture. I1292