Chapter 322: Decision

46th Legion Command Camp.

Upon hearing the news that Yingzhou was coming again, Qi Tuowei looked at Dong Jian, who was standing opposite him, and spoke.

"Have all the soldiers pack their gear; the Commander-in-Chief might be planning a major operation this time!"

"Hmm, actually our soldiers have long been prepared. The recent unrest from the Zerg has made the soldiers feel the crisis, so you can rest assured about the various preparations. It's just that our new Commander-in-Chief seems quite aggressive; it feels like Commander Yingzhou doesn't like to strategize within the Military District, preferring instead to fight on the front lines. Unlike Commander Ji Bu back then, we rarely even saw him."

Hearing Dong Jian's words, Qi Tuowei shook his head slightly and spoke in rebuttal.

"That is because Commander Yingzhou can only unleash his true strength on the battlefield. Moreover, the soldiers Commander Yingzhou summons seem capable of fighting independently. I dare not imagine that in the future, half or even more of our comrades-in-arms might be soldiers summoned by Commander Yingzhou."

Upon hearing this, Dong Jian recalled the strength the Commander-in-Chief had displayed that one time and couldn't help but shiver.

"Don't say that, it really is possible!"

While the two were conversing, a communications soldier outside brought news.

"Regimental Commander, the Commander-in-Chief has arrived!"

Upon hearing this news, Qi Tuowei and Dong Jian exchanged a glance, then walked out of the command tent and saw that 3-meter-tall figure inspecting the situation inside the camp.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

Qi Tuowei and Dong Jian stepped forward and saluted Yingzhou.

"Regimental Commander Qi, notify Xu Ke at the 5th Position. I will send a unit to him; have him lead a team to follow behind this unit, prepared to launch an attack on the Zerg Hatchery."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tuowei was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted and spoke to Yingzhou.

"Yes! Commander-in-Chief! Is support needed for the 5th Position?"

Yingzhou shook his head and said.

"No, not for now. First destroy that Hatchery, then go there to build defensive fortifications and push the position forward!"

Dong Jian immediately went down to convey Yingzhou's intent, and as he walked out of the camp, he discovered that those soldiers wearing gas masks were advancing toward the 5th Position, numbering around a hundred, with artillery and armored vehicles following behind the formation.

"Could the Commander-in-Chief be thinking of launching attacks from several positions at the same time?"

Dong Jian recalled what Commander Yingzhou had just said and felt his guess was quite possible; after all, his own Commander-in-Chief's current idea was to push the positions forward.

On the other side, Yingzhou had Qi Tuowei notify the Commander of the 10th Position, issuing the same order as the 5th Position, only this time two units were sent.

46th Legion 5th Position.

"Commander, the Commander-in-Chief told us that a unit will come here, and we are to send a team to follow that unit to destroy the Zerg Hatchery."

After hearing the communications soldier's report, Xu Ke sat in his chair and pondered.

Has the Zerg force in the Hatchery really decreased? What if there are still many Zerg inside the nest? Wouldn't the team sent out from his position be in grave danger? But the Commander-in-Chief's order must be carried out. Hmm... I'll just send half the troops; the rest can still use the bunkers at the position to stall for a while if an accident occurs.

Thinking of this, Xu Ke put his mud-covered military boots on the table and let out a breath.

"Phew... I wonder when that unit will arrive."

"What unit?"

An Attilan Sergeant walked into Xu Ke's tent, and upon hearing Xu Ke's words, asked.

"It's... uh... the support unit sent by the Emperor, telling us to follow them to destroy the Zerg Hatchery."

Upon hearing this, the Attilan Sergeant nodded slowly and said.

"As long as it's not the Death Korps of Krieg, any other Legion is fine."

"Why do you say that? Is there something special about that Death Korps of Krieg you mentioned?"

Xu Ke felt curious, put his legs down, sat up straight, and asked the Attilan Sergeant standing not far away, while slowing his breathing rate.

The Attilan Sergeant looked up and pondered for a moment before answering.

"They aren't special, it's just that their combat style is chilling. You had better not think about seeing their infantry-artillery coordination."

The Attilan Sergeant's words left Xu Ke completely baffled and confused.

What's wrong with infantry-artillery coordination? Isn't that a very common method of advancement?

Seeing Xu Ke's expression, the Attilan Sergeant couldn't be bothered to waste more breath and prepared to go down to assemble the Attilan warriors at this position, waiting for the unit dispatched by the Emperor to arrive.

Just as the soldiers at the position had waited for the better part of the day, a sentry soldier discovered a group of small black dots appearing in the distance behind the position, slowly approaching.

"It looks like the unit the Commander-in-Chief mentioned has arrived! Go notify the Commander!"

The soldier shouted loudly to his comrade not far away.

Soon, Xu Ke and the Attilan Sergeant arrived at the rear of the position, and when the Attilan Sergeant saw those iconic gas masks, his heart skipped a beat.

It really did happen as I said, oh, the Emperor be praised!

The Watch Sergeant and the Krieg Commissar rode their Biochemical Warhorses on one side of the formation. After watching the formation reach its destination, the Krieg Commissar said to the Watch Sergeant.

"Lord Watch Sergeant, I will go negotiate with those people first. The Emperor said they would send a unit to follow behind us, responsible for support and cleanup work after destroying the Alien stronghold."

Seeing this, the Watch Sergeant said nothing and nodded to indicate he already knew.

The Krieg Commissar squeezed his legs, drove the Biochemical Warhorse to the 5th Position, and shouted loudly.

"I want to see your Commander, hmm? Attilan?"

The Krieg Commissar said in confusion after seeing the Attilan Sergeant in the crowd.

Xu Ke stood out at this time and said, "I am the Commander here, uh... we have followed the Emperor's request to send a unit to follow you to eradicate the Zerg Hatchery."

"Then you had better be quick. Our time is very tight. Delaying the Emperor's will is disloyalty to the Emperor!"

"That is certain; we also know the importance of this Task."

After Xu Ke finished speaking, he returned to the position to assemble the troops.

Soon, Xu Ke led a unit wearing Individual Combat Armor out of the position. Removing the mask from his head, Xu Ke said to the Krieg Commissar riding the Biochemical Warhorse.

"We are ready, we can set off."

The Krieg Commissar nodded, looked at the Attilan Sergeant standing not far away, and spoke.

"This time the Emperor did not equip us with cavalry. We need you to help us scout for intelligence, and if you encounter an Alien attack, I can guarantee that as long as you keep a certain distance from the Aliens, I will not let artillery fire cover you."