Extreme Star Domain, Demet Star Zone, Pandora Galaxy, Pai Shang Star, Imperial Alliance Command Center
"Abaddon finally couldn't sit still."
At the command center located on the front line, Soshiyang looked at the information in his hand and a relief smile appeared on his face.
"...About ten days ago, the reconnaissance team discovered a strange energy signal near the coast of the southern continent."
With Rogris' operation, the screen was split to show a rough diagram of the southern ocean, but the unclear picture obscures all the details.
"I ordered a gunship to fly over and see if there was a hidden gathering point of enemies, which they witnessed."
Through the camera, in the gaps of the jungle, Soshyan could almost identify the high walls, as well as a circle of strong towers, bunkers and other defenses around it, and there seemed to be a large number of mines and earthworks in the surrounding area, as if someone was digging something here.
Talos, who discovered all this, focused on his report.
"...... We later investigated the planet's historical logs and found that there was an Explorer 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 flooded by the jungle. I don't know when the Black Legion repaired it."
Next, Talos said nothing, and in a few seconds, the reason quickly became clear.
The dazzling light and the explosion flame burned throughout the picture. When the pilot took evasive action, the picture changed drastically, followed by two beams of light, undoubtedly a laser cannon, gathered onto the gunboat.
The screen rotated for a few seconds, and before everything became dark, the gunboat rose back to altitude.
"There is actually a defense system?"
"The data of the birdbuyi that accompanied the feed confirmed a large number of life signals. The fortress has garrisons and a large number of garrisons."
Soshyang thought for a while, then opened the battlefield map.
"There are less than fifty kilometers away from Fortress No. 7. If Abaddon is determined to launch an attack, his vanguard will only reach the first blockade line in about ten minutes. The other party responsible for the defense in the south is only local militia, which is indeed very easy to break through."
Talos sat back on the chair and shook his head.
"If I were Abaddon, I would never have been so direct."
"reason?"
"Because this assembly point is too conspicuous, and although it was once hidden and able to accommodate many troops, I don't think Abaddon wouldn't take into account the possibility of being discovered here."
Soshyang thought for a moment and admitted that it was indeed the case.
"Then this is a feint attack, a deception tactic, which makes us mistakenly think of the main attack direction here. When we mobilize the main defense, he will break through from other directions."
"The point is that we still don't know where he will attack and when."
"We don't have to follow the rhythm of Abaddon."
Soshyan made up his mind and then he connected the remote communicator connected to the orbital flagship.
"Brother Lotha, let all ships with ground attack capabilities stand by and wait for instructions."
Talos immediately thought of what Soshiyan was going to do.
"You want to take the initiative to attack?"
"Your tactical thinking is exemplary, Talos."
Soshiyan focused on the cross-channel display.
"We only need to use a small number of troops to completely destroy that stronghold, not only the ground, but also the underground. No matter which direction Abaddon attacked, he lost his selectivity."
"Okay, a good idea. I will lead the 11th company to launch an attack."
"You're wrong, Talos."
Soshiyan said, putting a big hand on the hilt of the sword around his waist.
"This offense is led by me."
Talos frowned slightly, without a smile, and without a victory expression.
"You are the commander and you must stay in the command post to deal with any emergencies."
"If there is any emergency, then it will hit my mind."
Soshiyang smiled and said his true purpose.
"If we knew I was on the front line, maybe Abaddon would make up his mind to launch an attack, then the troops we prepared could give him a head-on blow and keep his main force on the front line and prevent them from returning to Attica."
“It’s very risky.”
Soshiyang shook his head and sighed:
"The situation has been stalemate for too long, and I'm afraid it won't work without taking risks. I have communicated with Azriel about this matter, and he agrees with my ideas."
"What about the Grey Knight?"
When Soshyang heard the gray knight, his face darkened.
“No contact.”
"You don't even know where they are?"
"I don't know, their actions have never reported a word to me, and I cannot use my power to pressure them, because behind them is a judge."
After hearing this, Talos was silent for a while and then said:
"If they could sneak attack Attica while Abaddon was dragged on the front line and seal the fissures of the subspace, maybe the turn of this war would come... By the way, have you heard about the Red Sand Mountains camp recently?"
Soshiyang was stunned for a while, then shook his head.
"I've left all these things to mortal officials."
"I have heard some rumors. Recently, people are in panic. They say that the empire wants to cleanse the world and kill everyone."
For a moment, Soshiyang's eyes turned cold and he whispered:
"Where did the rumor come from?"
"I don't know, but there may be a market for mortals, and... I also heard that there have been several bizarre disappearances and murders in those mortals recently. Although only a few hundred people are involved, considering the crime rate there, it is not a big deal, but the details of those cases... give me a sense of familiarity, such as it happened at midnight, and the deceased suffered some kind of torture."
After hearing Talos's words, Soshiyan's brows were already squeezed into a mess.
"Someone is at work?"
"I can't say it well, I just heard that I didn't witness the scene with my own eyes. If I were to give me some time to investigate-"
"Talos, our troops are already very tight. You are a very important combat power and commander and cannot leave the front line."
"That's why I asked you about the Grey Knight. Whether it's true or not, the matter of cleaning up mortals has spread now. Although mortals can't cause any big trouble, they are behind us after all."
"Do you suspect they will do something secretly? It should...No?"
"Who knows that there are too many people and things in the empire, and there is not much logic to this galaxy."
As he said that, Talos suddenly lowered his voice, approached Soshiyan and said:
"According to me, those mortals are indeed a big trouble. It's better to follow the Grey Knight's method-"
A cold light flashed in Talos's eyes, and then he raised his arms and quietly made a neck wiping, which made Soshiyang, who had been troubled by the battle situation, jumped.