Leng Ling sat alone at his desk. After reading several documents at hand, he thought for a long time.
In the past few days since arriving in Kossel, there have been no emergencies at the headquarters, and the training of the Mecha Corps is also proceeding in an orderly manner. Except for the Valencian army stationed on the other side of the Koror River, everything seems to be going well.
normal.
If it was true, as Lean said, that they were just playing hard to get, then what was the enemy's purpose this time? If it wasn't Cosell, then where could it be?
Leng Ling Guang considered what Li En said, not doubting where the other party got such information.
He supported his chin with the back of his pale hand, lowered his eyebrows in thought, and involuntarily placed his eyes on an enlarged version of Kossel's military map spread out on the conference table.
On this map, the topography of Kossel is clearly depicted, with mountains, rivers, highlands and plains, and the light blue Koror River traversing the vast continent and passing through the dividing line between the two countries.
Qing Sui's eyes gradually noticed a gray area on the border of Kossel. It was located on the upper reaches of the Koror River and was only a few dozen miles away from Valencia. Although it was inconspicuous, it was a very important stronghold.
Leng Ling stared at the letters above and finally identified where this area was.
Arsinoe.
As soon as he read these four words, Leng Ling's face darkened quietly.
This is the birthplace of the Leng family royal family.
This place was once a beautiful and fertile land, where people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
But twenty years ago, this place was completely destroyed by Valencia's tanks and artillery, and in just one month, it was reduced to ruins.
Even today, twenty years later, there is still a gray, rotten land, charred ruins, and devastation. It is a real place of death.
As a member of the Leng family, the place of origin of the family has become what it is today, and I should go to pay homage. But I, who is revered by people as the symbol of Lanson's spirit, cannot set foot on a land known as a filthy place.
Leng Ling stretched out her hand and gently rubbed the small area of shadow, a touch of sadness brushing across her beautiful and delicate face.
Now, the only thing I can do is to look at the area on the map and pray silently in my heart, hoping that the ancestors of the family can protect me and the people of Kessel can survive this crisis safely.
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Roy was walking on the road leading to the headquarters office, holding a stack of documents in his hand and a solemn expression on his handsome face.
During the ten days after arriving in Kesel, he was assigned to the logistics department to handle information and documents. Leng Ling was always accompanied by Second Lieutenant Lien and his adjutant Ralph, and he had no chance to get close to him, let alone
Monitor his every move.
Admiral Kaman has not yet issued an order, but Roy is worried about the current situation. If it continues like this, not only will he not be able to complete the mission assigned by Admiral Kaman, but his family and fiancée will also stay there in the dark forever.
The place.
As he thought about it, he walked forward, and the frown between his brows became deeper and deeper.
When he reached the door of the headquarters office, he wanted to knock on the door and enter, but he heard a voice coming from inside.
"Hey, tell me, is what Lien said true or false? I always felt that there was something in his words just now, as if he wanted to tell us something on purpose."
A young noncommissioned officer said, "Who knows how credible that man's words are. Look at his provocative eyes and tone of voice just now. It's really infuriating."
"No, I think he followed His Highness Leng Ling just to get information about us. Don't forget, he is from Valencia."
"Hmph, it seems that his point of view is correct. He thinks that he is His Highness Leng Ling's knight so he can despise us like this. To put it nicely, he is a knight, and the knight is just a dog of His Highness Leng Ling."
"Don't talk about Second Lieutenant Lean like that," someone finally couldn't help but speak after hearing a group of people slandering Lean. "Without him in the first two battles, how could we have driven away the Valencians so smoothly?
?Besides, he has already sworn allegiance to His Highness Leng Ling, so what if he is from Valencia?"
"Ralph, are you out of your mind? I remember that you used to dislike Lean the most. Why are you saying good things for him now?"
Roy stood blankly at the door, clearly hearing the arguments of the people inside, and the doubts in his heart gradually deepened.
In just a few dozen days since I came here, I haven't had much contact with the local soldiers, but I can vaguely feel their attitude towards Second Lieutenant Lien. Although I don't have a good impression of Second Lieutenant Lien,
, he defeated two attacks by the Valencian army and was a major contributor to the war, but why do these people have such a big prejudice against Second Lieutenant Lean?
Could it be that just because he is a Valencian, he will be subject to inexplicable comments and glares from others, and even if he pays the price of blood, he cannot gain the recognition of those people? This is the case for Admiral Karman, and the same is true for these people. This is a bit unfair to him.
It's so unfair.
Looking back on myself, as a Lanson soldier, I swore allegiance to my country, but secretly did things that went against my will and principles. Compared with Second Lieutenant Lien, my behavior was no different from those of traitors.
"Why are you here?"
Roy was startled for a moment, then he quickly recovered and handed the documents to Colonel Keyser, "Colonel, I have documents to give to you."
"Give it to me," Colonel Keyser took the document and prepared to push the door open.
"I just told the truth, and I didn't favor him. We are all comrades in the same camp, and we shouldn't talk about others behind their backs like this."
"Hmph, tell the truth. I think you've probably been brainwashed by that Lien, right? Who doesn't know that he wants to use a trick to win our trust? It's really inexplicable that you are still here to say good things for him."
The conversation in the office came through the crack in the door, and the two people standing at the door could hear it clearly. Roy could see that the expression on Colonel Cather's face was very ugly.
"I also think what Ralph said is right. Second Lieutenant Lean has paid so much for Cosell. Instead of thanking him, we are still talking about him here. It really shouldn't be."
"I don't care what you think of Second Lieutenant Lien. In short, I will stand by Second Lieutenant Lien. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
After the words fell, the closed door opened, and Ralph came out with a shout. When he saw the two people at the door, his steps stagnated, "Colonel, why are you back?"
