Chapter 1013 The stalemate
Standard Terra Calendar, 954.M41
Ultimate Star Field, Demeter Sector, Pandora Galaxy, Death Star, Imperial Allied Forces Command Center
< br>"Abadon finally couldn't sit still."
In the command center located on the front line, Soshyan looked at the intelligence in his hand, with a relieved smile on his face.
".About ten days ago, the reconnaissance team discovered a strange energy signal near the coast of the southern continent."
As Roglis operates, the screen is split to show a rough view of the southern ocean Schematic, but unclear picture obscures all details.
"I ordered a gunboat to fly over to see if there was a hidden enemy gathering point there, which they witnessed with their own eyes."
Through the camera, in the gaps in the jungle, Soshyan could almost make out the high wall, and a ring of fortified towers, bunkers, and other defenses around it. There seemed to be a large number of mines and earthworks in the surrounding area, as if someone was digging something here.
Taros, who discovered all this, focused on his report.
"Afterwards, we investigated the planet's historical logs and found that there once was an explorer's fortress here, and it was the second largest fortress on the planet at that time. However, it was destroyed by a major earthquake three hundred years ago and was later flooded by the jungle. I don't know. When will the Black Legion fix it?”
Next, Talos said nothing, and after a few seconds, the reason quickly became clear.
The glare and flames of the explosion burned across the entire frame, and the scene changed dramatically as the pilot took evasive action, and then two beams of light, undoubtedly laser cannons, converged on the gunship.
The screen rotated for a few seconds, before everything went dark, and the gunship rose into the sky again.
“There is actually a defense system?”
"The auspicious data that accompanied the feed confirmed a large number of life signals. There are garrison troops in the fortress, and there are a large number of garrison troops."
Soshiyang thought for a while, and then opened the battlefield map.
“This is less than fifty kilometers away from Fortress No. 7. If Abaddon is determined to launch an attack, it will only take about ten minutes for his vanguard to reach the first blockade, and there will be only one person responsible for the southern defense. The Cadian regiment, only the local militia, is indeed very easy to break through."
Talos sat back in his chair and shook his head.
“If I were Abaddon, I would never be so direct.”
"Reason?"
"Because this assembly point is too conspicuous. Although it was once very concealed and could accommodate many troops, I don't think Abaddon would not consider the possibility of being discovered here."< br>
Soshyan thought for a moment and admitted that this was indeed the case.
"Then this is a feint, a deception tactic that makes us mistakenly believe that the main attack direction here is. When we mobilize the main defense, he will break through from other directions."
" The point is we still don’t know where he’s going to attack and when.”
"We don't have to follow Abaddon's lead."
Soshiyan made up his mind, and then he connected to the long-range communicator connected to the orbital flagship.
"Brother Lothar, put all ships with ground attack capabilities on standby and wait for instructions."
Taros immediately thought of what Soshyan was going to do.
“Where do you want to take the initiative to attack?”
"Your tactical thinking is exemplary, Talos."
Soshyan focused on the cross-channel display.
“We only need to use a small number of troops to completely destroy that stronghold, not just on the ground, but also underground. Then Abaddon will lose a choice no matter which direction he attacks.”
< br>"Okay, that's a good idea. I will lead the 11th Company to attack."
"You are mistaken, Talos."
Soshyan said, placing a big hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist. "I will lead this attack."
Talos frowned slightly, without a smile or an expression of victory.
"You are the commander and must stay in the command post to deal with any emergencies."
"If there is any emergency, then it will play into my hands."< br>
Soshyan smiled and told his true purpose.
“If he knew that I was on the front line, perhaps Abaddon would make up his mind to launch an attack. Then our prepared troops would be able to give him a head-on attack and contain his main force on the front line to prevent them from returning. Attica."
"This is very risky."
Soshyan shook his head and sighed:
"The situation has been deadlocked for too long. I'm afraid it won't work without taking risks. , I have communicated this matter with Azrael, and he agrees with my idea.”
"So where is the Gray Knight?"
Hearing the Gray Knight, Soshiyang's face darkened.
“Unable to contact.”
“You don’t even know where they are?”
“I don’t know, they have never reported a word to me about their actions. , I can’t use my power to pressure them, because there is a judge standing behind them.”
After Talos listened, he was silent for a while thoughtfully, and then said:
"If they can sneak attack Attica while Abaddon is being dragged on the front line, and then seal the subspace rift, maybe The turning point in this war will come soon, right? Have you heard about the camp in the Red Sand Mountains recently?”
Soshiyang was stunned for a while, and then shook his head.
“I have left these matters to mortal officials.”
“I have heard some rumors. People there are very panicked recently. They say that the empire wants to cleanse the world. Kill everyone.”
For a moment, Soshiyang's eyes turned cold and he whispered:
"Where did the rumors come from?"
"I don't know, but I'm afraid there is a market among mortals, and I also heard it. Said that there have been several bizarre disappearances and murders in the mortal world recently. Although they only involved a few hundred people, and considering the crime rate there, it was not a big deal, but the details of those cases gave me a sense of familiarity. , For example, they all happened in the middle of the night, and the deceased suffered some kind of torture."
After listening to Talos's words, Soshyan's brows were already knitted together.
“Someone is causing trouble?”
"I can't say, I just heard about it and didn't witness the scene with my own eyes. If you give me some time to investigate-"
"Taros, our troops are already very tight. You are a very important combat force and Commander, you can’t leave the front line.”
“That’s why I asked you about the Gray Knights. Whether it’s true or not, the matter of purging mortals has been spread, although mortals can’t cause any big trouble. , but it is our rear after all.”
“You doubt that they will do something secretly?”
“Who knows, there are too many unreasonable people and things in the empire. , there is not much logic in this galaxy.”
As he spoke, Talos suddenly lowered his voice, approached Soshyan, and said:
"According to me, those mortals are indeed a big trouble, so why not just follow the Gray Knight's method-"
A cold light flashed in Talos's eyes, and then he raised his arm and quietly wiped his neck. This made Soshiyang's heart skip a beat, as he had been troubled by the battle.
(End of this chapter)