Chapter 1526 Choice and Choice

The originally quiet bridge became restless again at the sudden signal.

Soon, Huai Shi had already pushed open the door and entered - if the internal frame structure of the solar ship hadn't prohibited all source jumps, he could have flashed almost instantly.

"Where did the signal come from?"

He looked at the access request on the screen.

"Ninety kilometers away, around an abandoned sentry post."

Red Dragon reported: "We received a similar signal half an hour ago, but the signal was too weak and did not comply with the communication protocol. It was judged as clutter, but the signal kept repeating. I followed the secret communication of the Iron Legion. The format was imported into the library and it took a long time to figure it out.”

"Can you get through?" Huai Shi asked.

"Receiving."

Red Dragon murmured in confusion: "But with such a messy response, could these guys' radio station be built using the communication system motherboard of the Walking Titan and the pot lid of the cooking class? Damn, it's true! I don't even know Where did they get the transistor parts from forty years ago?

Wait a minute, it's connected... You'd better hurry up, I'm afraid their crappy radio station will blow up in two minutes. "

But rather than saying it was connected, it would be more accurate to say the invasion was completed.

Relying on the electronic warfare equipment on the solar ship to hack into and take over the opponent's system, we can realize... how outrageous it is to put together such a reluctant instrument.

What a high price to pay for such a small miracle.

At this moment, in the ruins of the outpost, under the signal tower on the verge of collapse, a machine pieced together from an unknown number of parts was emitting thick smoke and transmitting messages to the distance.

again and again.

Until the repetition of the entire machine suddenly stopped, and a clear voice sounded.

"This is the Polaris transfer station. We have received the signal. Please report the specific situation. Repeat. Time is limited. Please report the situation."

"Hey, it's connected?! Is it really connected?"

The man standing guard in front of the radio station jumped up, almost dancing with ecstasy, shouting behind him, causing the tired and dull soldiers to raise their heads and look over, with a trace of hope in their eyes.

On the screen in front of Huai Shi, among the countless noises, the man with a charred face quickly calmed down, subconsciously straightened his body and saluted:

"This, here is the First Legion, the mechanized combat company stationed at the Seventh Observation Base, with eleven people currently in existence; the First Legion Engineering Brigade, with six people in existence, and the Fourth Bronze Legion Sentry Observation Team, with eight people in existence..."

Stuttering and without a clue, he reported more than a dozen different numbers and affiliations. Most of them came from various branches and corps of the First Army, covering armored operations, mechanized armed forces, reconnaissance, maintenance, etc. Arms...even including combat teams of the Airborne Division.

Even Huai Shi in front of the screen was stunned.

From different legions, more than fourteen legions were established. All the members were added together, and only four hundred and eleven people were left.

It is impossible to understand what kind of chaotic situation it is to piece together such a strange composition.

But soon, just looking at the tired faces gathered in front of the screen and the scrapped Titan in the distance, he had already guessed what happened.

In this vast and endless darkness, there are continuous disasters, rapidly changing depths, as well as deformities and the hungry swarms of hell...

The survivors were looking for the few remaining vaccines, medicines and supplies. They gathered in one place, lost their way and couldn't find their way.

Wandering in despair in hell.

"Second Lieutenant, I know the specific situation."

Huai Shi said, "Please wait where you are for a while. Enough supplies will be sent to your direction, including medicine, weapons and consumables, enough for you to persist. We will help you notify the central rescue team, and tomorrow at the latest , a rescue team will arrive.

Apart from that, is there anything else needed? "

Silence, sudden.

There were no excited cheers or shouts.

Because in the ruins, almost everyone raised their heads and looked longingly in the direction of the screen, and there seemed to be a little sparkle in those numb and tired eyes.

Or... hope!

But that kind of hope is not a longing for life, but a certain kind of desire. Huaishi has seen too many desires these days.

"Please let us join the fight, sir!"

The second lieutenant's voice was uncontrollably trembling as he begged.

"..."

Huai Shi was silent.

"All of us here have served for more than seven years and have participated in many major operations. We will definitely not be delayed. And... there are two Titans. With a little maintenance, they can be put into combat immediately."

The second lieutenant added excitedly, incoherently: "We also found a lot of food and ammunition, and four more..."

"second lieutenant--"

Huai Shi sighed and interrupted him: "This is the front line, and everything is precarious. Even now, the transfer station is still under siege and cannot protect itself.

Since you have been able to survive the disaster, the most important thing you should do now is to wait for the rescue team, return to the center, reorganize the system, and don't let down the time we have bought, instead of rushing to the front line to die! "

He had seen enough of the sacrifices.

No matter how necessary the sacrifice is.

Every frozen corpse in the life-sustaining cabin is a scar behind this honor. There are more dead people who have no bones left. Only their incomplete souls are turned into iron pieces and sleep in the ruins.

No matter how joyful the atmosphere is, it is just about having fun in the midst of hardship and lifting up the spirit.

Facing the offensive of the Sea of ​​Thunder, all Huaishi could do was to retreat.

He even started praying.

Pray that no changes will happen tomorrow, and that the current situation can counterattack as soon as possible. This kind of torturous consumption can end as soon as possible.

He didn't need any more victims.

Huai Shi sighed, "Go back to the center, everyone, we will buy enough time for you."

In the silence, only the chaotic sound of electricity continued to sound.

Those eyes full of expectation gradually dimmed and drooped.

Only at the front of the screen, the second lieutenant's expression twitched, and he looked at the person next to him and smiled sadly.

"The center... I'm afraid we are no longer needed."

He took off his tattered hat and showed off the blackened insignia on it, the iron piece of the First Legion.

"Except for us, almost everyone in our team has been wiped out, and all of our teammates have...all failed their missions. With being beaten like this, I'm afraid even the designation will be cancelled."

The second lieutenant said: "We are all deeply infected, sir. Even if we go back, there is only one way to retire."

A mission that must be completed at all costs, comrades who are brothers and sisters, a title that one is proud of, and the glory accumulated in the past...

Overnight, they were all destroyed in the turbid current.

Only the survivors are left, fleeing in a hurry like dogs with their tails between their legs.

The second lieutenant looked at the screen in front of him, looked at the man on the screen, and humbly begged: "Sir, we have nothing left, so why die?"

Huaishi didn't answer.

Look at his hands.

The emblem of the First Legion of the Iron Legion.

Among all the subordinate legions, it is the largest legion, the most important legion, and at the same time, it is also the cheapest legion...

The code name is [Iron].

The largest mechanized infantry unit under the jurisdiction of the bureau.

There is no elite screening and cultivation, nor a large amount of supplies and equipment, only rough surgery and transformation. In addition to various necessary equipment, each person only has one of the most basic models of power armor to function as a tool...

Easy to replace, easy to replenish, and at the same time, easy to consume.

This is the essence of the Iron Legion.

But even now, this essence has not been distorted, even though it has been tortured.

It wasn't until he saw that look that Huai Shi understood that they had arrived at the front line and were not lost.

They didn't come together to stay warm and survive.

It's just that we happened to be on the same road, walking together.

For the same goal.

"It doesn't matter even if only one of us can reach the front line alive."

The second lieutenant pleaded hoarsely: "We can still fight, sir, please, please... please give us a chance..."

They struggled desperately, endured the deep erosion, and tried to survive at any cost. However, they were not just trying to survive along the way.

But to prove that the death of my companion is not without value!

At least there are people taking their place, carrying their emblems, and stepping onto the front lines.

To fight to the death.

Instead of being buried in the darkness without any use, leaving only pain and shame.

In the brief silence, there was only the howling of the wind in the darkness.

"..."

Huai Shi laughed at himself and sighed, "I understand."

"Be patient, Lieutenant."

Before the station was completely scrapped, he said, "I guarantee you'll get what you want."

Communication aborted.

With only the quiet bridge left, Huai Shi stared at the faint light spot in the distance above the radar, as well as the surging hostile targets, danger responses, and warning signs.

No more words were spoken.

There was silence, only Raymond scratched his head and looked around.

Yuan Yuan still lowered his head, dealing with things, and had no reaction to what happened. The cabin in the woods stared at the ceiling with two eyes, as if counting the stains.

Julian's face turned red, and several times he hesitated to speak, but he restrained himself and did not speak.

Damn it, there's no one reliable at this critical moment.

Only the poor tool man had to take the overall situation into consideration and muster up the courage to stand up and act as an opposition.

"The rescue operation at this time is not a rational behavior... I don't need to say this nonsense anymore, right?" Raymond said: "With such a big target, it is impossible for the other party not to see it."

"I know."

Huai Shi nodded, "I'm thinking about it."

Today's transfer station is just an iron shell that is barely holding on. It relies on Huaishi and its defense is airtight, but so what?

In front of the Legion of Thunder Sea, under the noses of the two rulers, there was no room for ease.

It can even be said that once you leave the Polaris transfer station, there will be endless risks.

Moreover... the location of the survivors is not close to the Polaris transfer station, but it is not too far away from the horizon. There are countless evil eyes emitted by the Thunder Sea that have taken root in the darkness. It would not be surprising if they were observed.

Moreover, when faced with a target that cannot be conquered for a long time, no matter how stupid the enemy is, they will think of other ways.

For example...

Let the enemy take the initiative to reveal flaws.

Huaishi whispered clearly: "Maybe, this is the conspiracy of the other side. They want me to go out and lure the tiger away from the mountain."

Raymond nodded: "It's best for you to figure it out."

"No one can say anything if they stand by and watch. If you give them some supplies and let them fend for themselves, you have done your best." Huai Shi said, "Besides, there are only a few hundred people, so there is no need to take risks."

"Well, that's right."

The truck driver hesitated, gritted his teeth and nodded.

But, why do the roles of the two suddenly seem to be reversed?

"Besides, the remaining soldiers and defeated generals have no value. They are just seeking death." Huai Shi added: "Where death is not death? There is no need to care."

"..." Raymond choked for a long time and squeezed out a voice from between his teeth: "That's right."

"So, we don't need to worry about it."

Huai Shi nodded and concluded: "If you die, just die."

"..."

Raymond was silent and said no more.

Instead, Huai Shi, who had always been calm and calm, looked over.

"What's wrong?"

He said, "Do you care, Raymond?"

"..."

Raymond rolled his eyes and just wanted to curse.

damn it!

But Huaishi couldn't help it anymore and laughed out loud.

It's not just him, there are people who care.

Care so much!

Until now, Julian, who was almost suffocating, finally took a breath.

In this way, after a short and streamlined meeting, the results were finalized.

"Xiaojiu?"

Huai Shi turned around, looked at his most beloved worker...student, and smiled.

"I'm here, teacher."

The cabin in the forest, which had long expected this scene, responded helplessly.

Among so many people, only a few available hands come and go. The best people to use it are students. Among the three students, Yuan Yuan had to stay in the Sunship to take charge of things. Instead, he, the real Sunship's purser, was out on the field every day.

As for Anna... she completely threw the task aside after seeing the blood and killed the problem child happily. I never asked where and how many people were killed. If I really entrusted the rescue mission to her, I don't know how big the trap will be. .

"Can it be done?" Huai Shi asked.

The cabin in the forest nodded, "Yes."

"Then go ahead. If you need anything, tell Xiao Yuan. Also, take this one with you..."

With that said, he picked up Anna, who was already jumping wildly and raising her hands, almost going crazy, and threw her over.

"and this."

Huai Shi finally threw a piece of iron. The forest house held down the struggling Anna with one hand and caught it with the other hand. She was slightly stunned and looked down.

There is no number on the iron piece that looks like an identity verification plate, only an emblem.

The emblem of the Utopia.

It made the corners of his eyes twitch.

This... is Nautilus's authentication key! ! !

"Okay, don't be stupid."

Huai Shi said, "I've lent you the teacher's car to drive. Go and come back as soon as possible."

The hut in the forest waved his hand, turned around and left with Anna in his arms. Soon, amid the roar, the clouds above the sky surged, and the huge shadow roared away.

Dazzling flames flowed, like iron stars rising from the long night, tearing apart the darkness.

Marching out into the distance without any disguise.

In the bridge, Huai Shi held her chin up and stared out the window at the dim hell. When she recalled those pure eyes, she couldn't help but sigh: "I don't know when we started to become utilitarian. "

"Is there a possibility that what you call utilitarianism is actually called trade-offs?"

Raymond next to him glanced at him: "It's not that simple to be responsible for everyone... The unutilitarian, stupid kid has long since died on the beach.

Just live within your means, there is no shame in it. "

"yes."

Huai Shi sighed softly: "I really miss the time when I was a lone ranger. Once I got on top, I didn't care about the consequences. I just did it first and then talked about it. How refreshing."

Raymond hesitated to speak, he just wanted to ask: Aren't you also acting like a dick now?

But after saying something, he might be hung up as a ship's bow because he stepped onto the bridge with his left foot. The truck driver could only remain silent with resentment.

In fact, he also understood the meaning of Huai Shi.

Whether you go to the front line for meritorious service, or choose conservative defense for the sake of success, it is essentially a blameless choice.

No one can deny the miracles and achievements created by the Original Sin Legion today.

But when looking at the survivors who have crossed the long night and death and trekked towards the front line, who would not be moved by this determination?

"Are you envious?" Raymond said.

"yes."

Huai Shi pinched her chin and asked confusedly: "You said, if... if, the command bureau would cancel their serial numbers and let them retire.

Then if we, the Original Sin Legion, hold a battlefield recruitment interview meeting on the Solar Ship and strike while the iron is hot and get people to sign the contract, it doesn't count as poaching, right? "

"..."

The corner of Raymond's mouth twitched: "Who just said he was utilitarian?"

"This is called a win-win, okay?"

Huai Shi laughed loudly, stretched, stood up from the chair, and moved his body.

"It's not that being more utilitarian and conservative is definitely not possible, but before that, we have to do something that an ideal Congress would do."

With that said, he put on his coat again.

Walk towards the door.

"Hey!" Raymond poked his head, "What are you doing again?"

"Back to work."

Huai Shi waved her hand and closed the door.

I haven't practiced piano for several days.

Practicing the piano is like beheading, practice often and become new again.

Find someone to restore your condition...

When the Nautilus roared and soared into the sky, in the fortress of the Sea of ​​Thunder, in the huge projection formed by countless evil eyes, the dead soul priest raised his eyes in disbelief.

"They're making moves."

He looked at the Burning Cave Master, and just like what he said, Huai Shi would never ignore the call for help.

The survivors may have been known to the rulers as early as when they entered the Eye's observation range. Instead of crushing them to death, it's just that they still have value.

Just as the Burning Cave Master said, this might be a perfect opportunity.

But soon, the face of the dead soul priest changed, and a strange prism-like pupil appeared, piercing through the layers of frames and defensive seals, and observed the situation in the Polar Star transfer station.

In the reflection of the eyes created for the observation of all miracles and disasters, in the center of the Polaris transfer station, there is a soul that is like a sun disk and is always emitting dazzling light.

It still stopped in place.

Huai Shi didn't move.

I just sent my subordinates...

The dead soul priest frowned.

He doesn't really think that such a simple strategy can successfully lure Huai Shi out of his nest, but does he think that others can complete such a task under the eyes of Thunder Sea?

Either take a risk and risk the Polaris Transfer Station being besieged in your absence, and connect this group of help seekers to the Polaris Transfer Station.

Either ignore it and watch the person asking for help die before your eyes.

Perhaps morale will be damaged as a result.

This in itself is a multiple-choice question that cannot have both ends.

"It doesn't matter."

The dead soul priest grinned and stretched out his hand, "I'll give them some extra ingredients."

He stood up and waved to the void.

Suddenly, countless ghosts and ghosts living in the fortress danced in, gathered, and turned into bits and pieces of broken light, which fell on his body, forming a complicated and dark robe.

He came to take action himself.

Completely destroy those who asked for help, along with that rescue team!

"etc--"

On the throne, the silent Burning Cave Master suddenly made a voice.

He said: "Wait a moment."

For there is a trumpet sounding in the distance, an alarm from the Eye of Eternity.

At this moment, just above the burned-out ruins, the sun ship burst open, and the sound of steel friction sounded like the sound of the ocean tide, slowly moving forward.

Follow that figure.

Under the illumination of the furnace fire, a face that seemed to have not been seen for a long time emerged from behind the door, wrapped in long clothes, as if walking.

Stepping on the remains of the ruins, with the same casual smile as always, he walked towards the battlefield.

And right behind him, iron light surged.

When a flash of lightning lit up from the clouds, it illuminated the cold steel.

Iron crows that transformed into human forms gathered in an array. Above the long iron beak, there was darkness behind the eyepiece.

The large group of steel assembled in an array followed that person, just like monsters following the monsters that created themselves, cold and ferocious.

The sonorous sound is endless.

Just stepping forward is like a river of steel rushing forward.

Right under the nose of Thunder Sea, he took the initiative to walk out of the defense line of the transfer station, and then... towards the enemy's fortress, he straightened his lineup, and then took an offensive stance! ?

The dead soul priest froze on the spot.

And in Huai Shi's hands, the sword of virtue was thrown out, drawing a trajectory from the air, and finally pierced into the earth above the battlefield.

So, smile and challenge the sea of ​​thunder!

Such a mocking smile...

The eyes of the dead soul priest shrank for a while, and he could not help but feel angry.

It was as if I could hear the joking words coming from the enemy.

Take your pick!

I've finished choosing, now it's your turn to choose...

——Ignore Nautilus's actions and let me take away the help seeker? Or should you divide your forces and risk the fortress being breached by me, a mere local, to stop me?

"Ha, hahahaha, hahahahaha!!!"

On the throne, the Lord of the Burning Cave was stunned for a moment, and could no longer resist the urge to laugh. He leaned forward and backward, pointed at the figure in the distance, looked at his colleagues beside him, and was overjoyed: "Did you see it, dead soul, this seems to be It’s different from what you expected... It seems that our opponent has defeated an entire army!"

"This only shows that the opponent you chose is as mentally disturbed as you."

The Dead Soul Priestess responded angrily: "He already feels that he is sure to take you. Don't you feel ashamed to be underestimated to this extent?"

"Ah, I also want to know who will win in this duel."

The dwarf king pulled out the magic sword from the chain and said to him: "Isn't this just right? Don't hesitate, just do your thing."

At that moment, separated by a long distance and many obstacles, the eyes of the sublime and the dwarf king met. No longer concealing the murderous intent and ferocity beneath each other's smiles, or even the curiosity and persistence about who is stronger.

"—I'll do mine!"