Before Su Hao could speak, General Raswell had continued: "Reiterate that this is not a necessary combat mission for you and your team, it is just my personal request. You can accept, or refuse. This is not a direct order from the "Iron Warriors" Legion, your order is: you should return to the main world space at a later time."

Su Hao thought for a moment and asked, "Can you tell me the truth? How many reinforcements do you have in your hands to dispatch?"

The old general on the screen shook his head: "No one. Just two minutes before the communication between me and you, my chief of staff led the guard company to the Karana Pass. In addition to the two communication soldiers, I am the last person to stay in the command center. This situation may not last long. If there are really no reinforcements, I have to go up myself."

As he said that, General Laswell picked up a laser rifle from the desk next to him and lit it in the air.

"Then I'll set out now."

Su Hao nodded vigorously and said bluntly: "I will arrange a small team to escort the survivors of the Second Company back to the base, and I will take the others directly to the Karana Pass. If you are lucky, you should be able to meet your chief of staff. Braves should live well, they will not die."

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

Just as Su Hao was about to answer, a special signal from the headquarters of the "Iron Warriors" Legion cut into the communication. The holographic screen was immediately divided into two pieces from the middle, and General Laswell's image was squeezed to the right and narrowed at the same magnification. On the left, another communication image with equal area appeared.

It's Pamela.

The old woman had a pair of black-framed glasses on the bridge of her nose, and her voice and tone remained calm: "Major Su, here is a retreat order from the Legion headquarters. I will pass it over to you now. After signing the approval, you will send it back to me."

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

Pamela's communication channel authority is higher than Su Hao. Her direct entry gave Su Hao no chance to make a mistake. She could only say in a negotiating tone: "Captain, the situation here is much more complicated than I imagined. I probably have to leave more time here."

“This is impossible.”

Pamela glanced at General Laswell in the three-sided communication image and said without any room for negotiation: "The orders of the Legion headquarters must be implemented as soon as possible. I know that the situation in the HJA 1071 space domain is very bad, and the Military Headquarters has also specially revised the plan for this. Everyone must retreat at the specified time. Major Su, you must execute the order at the specified time."

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

“The Karana Pass has been lost.”

Pamela interrupted him without hesitation: "I just received a message sent back by the space detector five minutes ago. The image shows that it has been occupied by dark creatures. The Chaos Legion is following them. Now, they are fighting hard. There is no information about any of our personnel there."

"This is impossible!"

General Laswell said in disbelief: "Fosson just led the reinforcements and they were on the way."

"Then you better order them back immediately."

Pamela said: "The Karana Pass has lost its value for reinforcement. No matter how many people pass, they will die in vain. General, I have to remind you that you have violated the retreat orders of the Military Headquarters and are even modifying the crucial links. You can ask the "Iron Warriors" Legion to provide reinforcements to a certain area, but this kind of thing obviously cannot apply to the current environment. Major Su Hao and the Red Dragon Team must return to the main world space at the specified time. This is uncontroversial."

Su Hao felt that General Laswell on the screen had grown much older in an instant. He smiled bitterly: "Of course I will obey orders. But... what should those dead people do?"

Pamela fell silent, as if she was brewing how to answer the general's question. After more than ten seconds, she said: "Everyone has the value of his own life. It is a kind of glory for them to die for the emperor. This is the case for each of us, but the time before and after is different."

Laswell was also silent. He lowered his head, raised his head slowly, and smiled with difficulty: "I know Fosen's character. His son is the commander of the left-behind team. Everyone is dead. Fosen should let the soldiers who follow him come back, but rush over by himself. He is my old partner, I...I have to accompany him."

As he said that, the general turned his eyes to Su Hao, with a gentle and kind expression: "Major, you are a good person. Please forgive me for what I said before. Execute the orders and go back to the main world! The emperor will not allow any sinner who blasphemed him. Your Majesty never accepts any form of failure. You will definitely come back. At that time, remember to kill a few more dark bastards and more dirty and evil Chaos traitors."

Su Hao felt his pupils tremble slightly: "Don't do stupid things, general. We still have a chance, and we are just temporarily retreating. As you said just now, we will come back again. At that time, we will be much stronger than we are now."

"I never have a chance again."

General Raswell's expression was very peaceful: "My army suffered heavy losses, and there must be someone responsible for those who died. Since it is defeated, someone must take responsibility for it. I am old and opportunities must be left to the young people. I take all the blame, and they will bear less pressure. If I go back, it is necessary to dismiss the post and investigate. These things seem to me nothing. But I have no chance to enter this space and confront the enemy head-on. Even if I die in a sinful state, it will be much better than if I die alone in the main world in old age and suffering. The emperor is with us, and this is the courage and strength he has given me."

Su Hao continued to persuade: "This is not your fault. No one expected that the Chaos Legion would attack at this time. The Ministry of Military Law will deal with this issue as appropriate. Each of us will testify for you."

General Raswell smiled and closed the communication.

The holographic screen has returned to its normal image area. Looking at Su Hao with a tight expression, Pamela said: "Your dissuasion cannot be effective for him. I know Laswell. He is very stubborn and will never regret what he decides. The sudden appearance of the Chaos Legion is indeed not his fault. But he must also bear the corresponding guilt for this. In any case, this is indeed the best choice for him."

Su Hao felt his eyes swelling slightly. He took a few deep breaths before gradually expelling his anger from his mind, and his whole body gradually became sober and calm.

He stared at the screen: "It's confirmed that we will lose this battle?"

Pamela nodded: "If it were just a dark creature or a Chaos Legion, we still had the possibility of winning. But if both sides were involved, things would be completely out of control. We must increase troops and completely modify the original plan. The encounter of the "Extreme Warriors" Independent Sixth Regiment is the best example. Those warriors are brave, but their personal strength can never reverse the entire battle."

Su Hao sprayed two turbid air from his nostrils: "What exactly attracts them here? If there is no sufficient benefit, they will not increase their troops again and again, far beyond the range our combat power can withstand."

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

Pamela did not respond positively: "Sign the retreat order! We have all been wasting too much time on this. Major Su, add: You and your battle group must return to Base No. 1 before 17:00 tomorrow afternoon. Otherwise, you will not be able to take the retreat passage specially arranged for you."

Su Hao nodded and raised his right hand to salute: "I understand."

Pamela returned the gift: "Goodbye."

...

The two consecutive space battles brought to Su Hao were all unpleasant memories.

This feeling was very bad. Even the thanks of Sergeant Chief Kusclat and other survivors after returning to the base were full of gratitude, there was no way to make Su Hao feel satisfied and happy. He couldn't be happy, and this dull emotion also affected other members of the battle group. Everyone was silent and didn't know what they were thinking.

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

Due to the sudden attack of the HJA No. 1071 space field, the legion headquarters was forced to modify the combat plan. The second and third batches of reinforcements of Su Hao's team also stopped fighting preparations. The second batch of reinforcements will return to Konoha Town with Su Hao's troops. As for the third batch of armored troops, they are still there and have not been installed on airships.

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

He looked much haggard than when he met last time. There were a lot of stubble on his face, and he looked uninspired. The background of the room was very dull. Next to it, there was only a dim fiber-optic desk lamp.

"Why is this what everyone I've seen lately?"

Su Hao obviously had no interest in joking with Dai Xiaolou: "Just be straightforward and just say anything if you have anything to do!"

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

Although he was not in good spirits, Dai Xiaolou still retorted without hesitation. Then he said, "You better cheer up and listen to me finish what's next."

After pausing, Dai Xiaolou said, "You are in a big trouble. Several high-ranking nobles are interested in you. They are not the kind of intimate contact, they want to get everything you have."

This was a bit vague, but Su Hao understood the intention Dai Xiaolou wanted to express.

"I used to not believe in "coincidence". Now, I don't know if I am too fearless or am idiotically?"

Dai Xiaolou sighed: "Coincidence! Everything can only be explained by coincidence. Well! You already know that Oviado City was attacked by dark creatures. Of course it was right to choose to send troops to help them at that time. But no one expected that HJ A 1071 space field urgently needed reinforcements, so the Legion headquarters ordered your combat team to be sent."

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

"Of course not!"

Dai Xiaolou raised the volume, but it still sounded depressed: "But some people don't think so. They think that you didn't send troops to rescue Oviado in time is a sign of selfish fear of death. They turn a blind eye to the combat changes in the space field. Every corner of the empire is full of bureaucrats, and they are just a group of damn lice and flies. They can't do anything except sucking blood and shitting, and then "buzzing" around you. Your problem this time is quite serious, and they make a big fuss. In short, your trouble this time is different from the past and is difficult to solve."

Su Hao frowned: "Who are they?"

"As far as I have information, there are two marquises alone, and one duke with a strong background."

Dai Xiaolou spat: "These are all big names, and you can make the land under your feet shake and shake with stomping your feet. This is the first time I have found that you are so popular. Otherwise, you can consider changing careers and becoming a film and television star. The income is much higher than now, and there are a lot of beauties around you at any time. You are much happier than now."

"Marquis? Duke?"

The wrinkles on Su Hao's forehead became deeper: "Oviado... Of course, I have been to that place and also met the manager there, the city lord."

Dai Xiaolou's slippery and slutty nature continues to develop: "Is it a beautiful woman with long legs and thin waists? Or is it her sexy and hot lips that attract you?"

"He seems to be called Thomas."

Su Hao ignored Dai Xiaolou's performance in the communication channel and thought, "Yes, the name is Thomas, he is an earl. That's what he said."

Dai Xiaolou stuffed a cigarette into his mouth: "Why, at that time, didn't you take off his pants and see the specific gender? You must confirm your identity, it's very important."

"I don't think he has a reason to deceive me."

Su Hao shook his head: "The reason why Oviado is set up next to Konoha Town is to fight for more civilians from me. Many people can see this kind of thing. Now think about it, that guy named Thomas should be the shield that was pushed in front of the big guys you mentioned. I just don't quite understand why they did this? Konoha Town is very remote and has no favorable benefits. Could it be... what they really want is the space field of HC993."

"I'm afraid that a fool like you, I'll never be able to make a woman fall in love with you in this life."

Dai Xiaolou said angrily: "You are lucky. You are not completely stupid. At least, you can still figure out the relationship between Oviado and the space in your hand. The information I have received here is almost the same."

Su Hao glanced at the holographic screen and showed a very strange expression on his face: "Tell me! What do you want me to do?"

Dai Xiaolou was bringing the lighter to the cigarette, and his movements froze because of Su Hao's words. After a moment, he said in confusion: "What do I want you to do? What does it mean?"

“Isn’t this your usual catchphrase?”

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 I don't need to speak at all."

Dai Xiaolou smiled hoarsely, took off the cigarette held on his mouth, and looked very serious, saying, "You must not mention such words in front of outsiders. Otherwise, they will think that I am a real homosexual and have an extremely obsessed attachment to your butt."

"Even if others think so, it's normal."

Su Hao said seriously: "This is not the first time you have a special interest in my butt at the end of the conversation. I recorded all these words. If one day I need to use them in court, at least I can use them to prove my innocence and have not suffered any insults or ravages from you."

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

Dai Xiaolou looked at Su Hao wearing power armor on the holographic screen, who seemed to be like a strong muscle and a fierce beast. He then linked the image in front of him with the two words just now, and felt like a hungry guy forced a lion to press it over, and then, then, don't think about it wrongly. It's not a fight between a hunter and a lion, but another way of intimate contact between different creatures.

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

He found that he could not get any quarrels in front of Su Hao, so he hurriedly ended the conversation.

"Since you know what to do, just keep your mouth in mind, take a good rest after you go back, and have a nap. Maybe when you wake up, everything will be over."

...

The dark world.

Heisen City is very large. Even according to the standards of the human empire, this dark city is enough to accommodate millions of people. The dark world's concept of "inhabitants" is completely different from that of the human empire. Not every dark creature living in this city is qualified to be called "citizens". The number of dark creatures recognized by the official, that is, the Dark Council, and issued certificates to citizens is no more than two thousand in Heisen City.

The Heisen family has a long history, which can be traced back to the end of the Third World War. It was from that time that Heisen City was built. Although the title was only an earl, this family showed surprising special potential. Because of this relationship, Heisen City was able to flourish in a short period of time. With the influx of a large number of dark creatures, the city scope was also expanded repeatedly, and finally became what it is today.

As the core residence of a noble family, many people find it difficult to understand the current location of Heisen City. It is very close to the human empire. Of course, this approach does not simply refer to the region or distance. From the map, Heisen City is more than 600 kilometers away from the gray area. However, this dark city is filled with strong human cultural elements.
Chapter completed!