Counterfeit Hero

January 5, 2064 AD

The battle that took place on Leifeng Star quietly changed the direction of the wind when midnight came.

Out of sight of human beings, the goddess of destiny came gracefully on the gravel path with her bare feet as smooth as snow.

She stood at the crossroads, thinking.

The light in the sky changes, and countless fighting mechas, charging soldiers and burning flames form a bizarre mirage.

That is the revelation of God.

As the breeze ruffled the snow-white robes of Fortune, she turned at the crossroads.

The tangled thorns at the new road intersection spread out under her snow-white feet and closed again behind her. Countless vines grow like crazy, tightly fitting together, blocking all eyes from peeking into the future.

Then, it all gradually melted away like ice and snow under the sun. Bit by bit, it dissipated and merged into history.

All was silent.

At this moment, in the vast depths of the universe, planets are still burning in the flames of war. The war between humans is still raging.

Fighter planes flew through the hazy sky like vultures cruising under a storm.

The ferocious mechas crashed into the city, like a herd of bloodthirsty beasts in the steel jungle.

The battleship sailed in the silent starry sky, its shell shining brightly in the light of stars, hiding. Showing the cruelty beneath his beautiful appearance.

Soldiers were fighting in muddy positions, officers were analyzing battle maps in low and damp underground bunkers, and politicians were busy calculating, arguing, and blaming.

Cities were reduced to ruins, and lives disappeared into the stars. What should happen and what shouldn't happen are happening.

It will not be until much later that historians will slowly close the thick history of war and appreciate the magic of fate.

They would stand in front of the window with the curtains gently fluttering, looking at the fiery red sunset at the end of the city or on the top of a distant mountain, and imagine that on that sunset day, the army that changed history crossed the six theaters. The figure advancing into the Sunset Mountain Basin.

Even the most brilliant prophet could not have predicted this.

Just like Bellev had no way of knowing at the time, when he was formulating the Phoenix Western Front strategy, a force composed of soldiers from the country they occupied most of the country and a group of desperadoes from the free world were heading towards him step by step. Come.

This standard mob, led by a fat man with an abnormal mind, gave him a fatal blow at nightfall on January 5.

At 9:20 p.m., the 1st Regiment of the Bandit Second Armored Division seized Maple Leaf Slope and blocked the advance path of the 21st Army of Sousse.

After more than an hour of fierce fighting, the first regiment defeated the four armored regiments of the Suss ZL22 Division head-on, and then advanced to the northeast, cooperating with the three reorganized regiments of the bandit 1st Armored Division that detoured to the southeast of the Suss 21st Group Army and headed towards Su Jinjun launched a full-scale attack.

Although Petrov immediately ordered the troops to build fortifications and launch defenses on the spot, "it was too late.

This is a battle that is destined to end before the war. Petrov, who was eager to seize the Four-Nine Peaks, gave the eager bandits too many opportunities.

First of all, his logistics troops are still hundreds of kilometers away. Not only do the combat units lack the necessary materials to build positions, but the energy and ammunition of the mechas are not sufficient.

Secondly, the 21st Army, which has always regarded speed as a key element of the entire campaign, inevitably elongated its formation during the long-distance rapid march.

When they were blocked by O'Neill's group in the northeast of Maple Leaf Slope, the entire team stretched for more than 30 kilometers in front and back, and was disorganized and unable to gather into shape in a short period of time.

If he were facing ordinary enemies, Petrov might still have time to correct his mistakes. Unfortunately, what he encountered was a group of people with an average hand speed of fifty-five movements per second and an actual control output of over sixty movements per second. madman.

These mecha warriors, who continued to grow in battle, shattered all his illusions with their lightning-fast advancement! Under the attack from the front and rear by the bandits, the 21st Army was like a long snake nailed to death by seven inches, its skeleton being shaken apart piece by piece.

In the darkness, the officers could not find their men, and the soldiers could not get clear instructions.

Next to them, apart from the artillery fire, there was the scene of their companions falling in the flames.

The organization was disrupted at the first opportunity. Sussian mechas that tried to resist one after another were slaughtered mercilessly by the enemy. The retreating soldiers spread chaos and panic backwards like a plague.

After cutting the Sussian army in two, Rashid ordered the first regiment to drive the Ru rearguard troops northeast, and the second and third regiments to attack Maple Leaf Slope.

In terms of specific tactical execution, he further asked the troops not to take into account the defeat of the troops on both wings and only concentrate on crushing the enemy's organized resistance groups and positions.

This order announced the great defeat of the 21st Army. In the next half hour, the bandits almost broke through in depth on the heels of the disintegrated troops.

The positions and resistance forces that the Sussians urgently established and organized were crushed by the bandits almost as soon as they took shape. Coupled with the interference of electronic systems such as communication and command, the soldiers had no idea what was happening in front and how many enemies were around.

Panic began to spread as the chestnuts ahead came into view.

Chaos and panic in the dark night are two deadly poisons. It is a pity that the 21st Army swallowed every last bit of these two pills.

At ten o'clock in the evening, a regiment led by O'Neill completely defeated the 2122nd Division and launched a tentative attack towards the temporary defense line of the Sousse Group Army in the northeast.

At 10:25, a group of sharp knives circled back to Su Jin's attack position four kilometers northeast of Maple Leaf Slope, cutting off the connection between his main force and the front line, and destroying most of the attack position.

With the earth-shattering explosion from the rear arsenal, O'Neal, who had been beating the shaky Susuge, suddenly broke down and seized the opportunity. He took advantage of the situation and swung his troops in. Launch an attack deep into the enemy.

At 10:45, a regiment occupied a hilltop six kilometers northeast of Maple Leaf Slope, squeezing the second and third regiments of the 2111th Division of the 21st Group Army and a regiment of the 2112th Division into a small area two kilometers wide and twelve kilometers long. the narrow strip of land.

At 10:50, the bandits' 2nd and 3rd regiments of the 1st Armored Division, which launched an attack from the northeast, completed the attack after successively defeating the two battalions of the 2111th Division's 2nd Regiment and the 2112th Division's 3rd Regiment of Su Jin who tried to block the attack. The cutting of the front section of Sousse's 21st Army.

At 11:20, O'Neill's troops joined forces with Rashid's 1st Armored Division.

At 11:30, a hilltop located nine miles northeast of Maple Leaf Slope was conquered, carrying hundreds of soldiers wearing black uniforms different from ordinary soldiers and driving advanced mechas, together with three command mechas in despair. announced its surrender. .

At 11:40, the prisoner screening work was completed, and the commander of the 21st Army Petrov and other major generals below were captured.

At one o'clock in the morning, the battle cleaning work was completed.

When groups of Suss soldiers stepped out of the mechas, they held their hands high and stepped on the muddy ground under the muzzle of the bandit mechas into the temporary prisoner of war camp.

When Petrov, who was trying to maintain his aristocratic manner, was pushed by the arrogant bandit soldiers, he staggered into Rashid's command mecha.

Five kilometers northwest of Maple Leaf Slope, the main force of the bandits has crossed the Four-Nine Peaks and advanced into the Sunset Mountain Basin.

"Bang"

The exquisite and gorgeous wine glass fell to the hard floor of the command mecha and shattered into pieces. The splashing glass fragments fly under the light, reflecting blurry and chaotic light, like a blooming ice flower.

Belif slowly lowered his head and looked at the splash on his shiny black Flamel buffalo leather boots with disbelief. A little bit of scarlet wine.

Time seemed to have frozen at this moment.

There was silence in the spacious and bright cabin. The well-dressed officers stood aside quietly, like stone sculptures stared at by the eyes of Medusa.

The light on the Skynet screen is changing. Just like the light at the bottom of a swimming pool at night, it ripples gently on everyone's faces and bodies with the fluctuation of water ripples.

However, this dream-like light does not bring romance, but a bone-chilling chill that makes people tremble.

Seven armored divisions and one hundred Adjudicator mechas in the Frenzo Town battle zone were completely wiped out. The six battle zones were penetrated by the enemy in one fell swoop. The Fei League troops with more than ten divisions crossed the Four-Nine Peaks and swept into the Sunset Mountain Basin. Xiushuihe Town is in emergency, Qixing Town is in emergency..." "'After two months of careful planning, hundreds of enemy staffs worked hard, mobilizing nearly a hundred divisions of troops, and consuming a huge amount of funds and material support for the battle plan. In the end, it turned out that ...""

Belif gritted his teeth. He couldn't believe it was true anyway.

Although a few hours ago, he received the news that the communication team he sent rushed back from the defense area of ​​the 25th Jiepen Group Army, he did not take it to heart.

In his opinion, it was just a nifty little trick played by Feimeng.

These cunning Fei Men clearly understood that with their stretched military strength, they were simply unable to resolve the crisis in Sunset Mountain.

Their large force has been restrained by the Soviet-Japanese coalition attacking Frenso Town. In Sunset Mountain, there are only three or four armored divisions that still rely on the low hilltop to resist.

That was the last bit of strength they had in Sunset Mountain. It could not do anything except buy them some time to survive.

So, they planned this drama.

They used the bandit army that had just arrived at Resk as a mobile force to concentrate their forces and break through Billy Town. Then they turned around and headed north, making a gesture of a large force making a circuitous move towards Sunset Mountain. Trying to use the threat of encirclement to force the Soviet-Japanese coalition forces that attacked Sunset Mountain to retreat voluntarily.

Once the Soviet-Japanese coalition forces fall into the trap and retreat, they will be able to buy more time to first stabilize the Frenzo war zone by defeating each other, and then return to reinforce Sunset Mountain.

After all, they still have twenty armored divisions as reserve forces on hand. Separated, these troops are useless. If we gather them together and have enough time, we can definitely gain a chance of survival.

That must be the case! When Bellev received the news that Jepen's 25th Army was under attack, he lay down on the electronic sandbox and watched it for less than half an hour before making the above judgment.

He firmly believed that the Philippine Alliance forces, which he had already calculated to the extreme, could not have the strength to annihilate seven armored divisions in the town of Frenço and cross six theaters in twenty hours.

That's just a ploy on their part.

Maybe, at the same time that the communication team left Jie Pen's 25th Army, their so-called "large force" that was detouring north had already withdrawn.

Even if they were willing to be more realistic, they would not be able to pass the double interception of Jiepen's 25th Army and Suss' 21st Army! After all, that is the strength of two armies and fourteen divisions. It's not a soft persimmon they can pinch at will! In addition to this judgment, there was another point that made Belif calm down.

tlxs That is, as early as ten hours ago, he had ordered the ten reserve armored divisions under the command of the headquarters to assemble for combat readiness. In just ten hours, he can place a few more attack arrows on the map to the west of the Sunset Mountain Basin. Add a layer of insurance to your battle plan.

He didn't want to mobilize troops because of a little trick of the enemy.

Responding to all changes by remaining unchanged is the demeanor of a strong man. Having taken advantage of the right time, place and people, he only had to wait for the news that the Sunset Mountain defense line had been conquered.

Once the defense line is broken, any tricks are nothing more than a joke worthless.

While waiting for news from the Sunset Mountain front line, Bellev didn't look at the battle map again. Although he has always been known for his caution, he is not a turtle who will shrink back when someone scares him.

Everything that needs to be done has been done. While enjoying the wine, he is more willing to focus on experiencing the pleasure of controlling everything and the joy of seeing through the opponent's cleverness, instead of worrying about the enemy's impossible strength in an impossible time. Pass through impossible places.

He has always had confidence in his judgment based on the most basic common sense and years of war experience.

Until emergency reports came from Xiushuihe Town and Qixing Town.

"Your Majesty Marshal!" A Lieutenant General Suss broke the silence in the cabin. "I think we should notify the frontline troops to withdraw as soon as possible. If the Fei League defenders from Qixing Town and Xiushuihe Town and Sijiu Peak come over, The enemies have gathered together, I'm afraid..." "'"

The Army Lieutenant General bit off his guess like he was biting his tongue.

Belif's livid face and sinister eyes made him instinctively feel frightened.

In the past ten years, in order to get out of the increasingly barren star domain of the Sus Empire, the royal family has been working hard, almost depleting the last copper in the treasury, and draining the last bit of wealth from the people. The whole of Sousse is constantly preparing for this war.

Soos can't afford to lose, and Bellev can't afford it either. In fact, if this well-planned battle fails without success, it will be no different from defeat to Belif.

The Battle of Lesk was originally the last desperate gamble between the two countries.

If Leifeng Star cannot be captured in a short period of time, until the Fei League relies on their economic advantage to make a force later, and until their reinforcements, their newly built warships, and new mechas are continuously transported to Leifeng Star, the Sujie coalition will rely on The advantage that was only gained by taking off your underwear will be gone. .

However, besides withdrawing his troops, what else can Belif do?

No matter what the real situation is in the theaters from Fozuosuo Town to Sherlock Transport, at least, according to the reports sent back by the front-line troops, there is the fact that more than ten armored divisions of the Fei League troops passed through the Four-Nine Peaks and detoured to the western part of the basin. , is beyond doubt.

If this force really broke through six war zones and came back here in more than 20 hours, then their combat effectiveness..."

The lieutenant general couldn't help but shudder.

He couldn't imagine it any longer. Although everything is telling him that this may be the truth, whether he is emotional or rational, he would rather believe the analysis that Belif told everyone with a smile while holding a wine glass..." "'This is just the last madness of the Fei League.

The arrival of the bandit army gave them a little strength to play a little trick.

Although this gimmick makes people shudder, it is still a gimmick! The lieutenant general kept comforting himself. Just before he was about to convince himself completely, an idea came to him uncontrollably.

Is this really just a gimmick? ! The calm atmosphere is like the dull and depressing weather before a summer storm.

Belif walked to the electronic sand table, forced himself to cheer up, and activated his brain with all his strength.

His fingers followed the town of Frenso north to the two major towns in the Sunset Mountain Basin.

It was a route with a straight-line distance of more than 300 kilometers. Even with the mecha's off-road capabilities, the actual distance traveled was more than 500 kilometers.

Not to mention driving all the way, even at a traveling speed of 60 kilometers per hour, it would take eight hours to complete the journey.

Apart from God, the only one who can accomplish such a lightning-fast strategic detour is the devil.

He didn't know what happened to Kitazawa Ken and Petrov, and how they were able to release this team. He only knew that he could not be intimidated, let alone withdraw his troops.

As long as Sunset Mountain is conquered, all phantoms will disappear.

Qixing Town and Xiushuihe Town are still in their own hands. Most of the strategic locations, transportation thoroughfares and towns in the western part of the Sunset Mountain Basin are still in their hands.

In Sunset Mountain, he has twenty of the most elite armored divisions and two hundred Adjudicators. Ten hours..." No, maybe in just six to eight hours, the reserve troops behind will be able to come up.

Even if the enemy completes this roundabout, they will not be able to eat the main force of the northern cluster in just a few hours.

Thirty divisions are enough to crush their iron teeth! "Record the order..." "'" Belif unbuttoned his collar and stretched his somewhat stiff neck.

The staff officer in charge of recording stood at attention solemnly, quickly opened the electronic notepad, and held his breath attentively.

"Order, the offensive troops in Qixing Town and Xiushuihe Town will turn to defense on the spot. They must hold their positions and prevent the enemy from seizing the two towns at all costs."

"Order the reserve troops to speed up and be sure to arrive here before ten o'clock in the morning. Those who do not arrive by the time will be sent to a military court for the crime of dereliction of duty during wartime."

"Order that the troops stationed along the No. 5 Resource Highway stop going to Sunset Mountain and change their route to reinforce Qixing Town and Xiushuihe Town. The staff department must come up with a force allocation plan as soon as possible.

Belif put his hands behind his back and issued a series of orders one after another, and finally said: "In addition, tell General Longman and Reinhardt that I hope to hear good news from them in the shortest possible time.

"Yes!" The staff officer took the order and turned around.

Belif looked at the broken wine glass on the ground, stepped on it, and gave it a hard kick. The sound of the glass fragments rubbing against the metal floor made one's teeth sore.

He made a decision.

In this round, he will use all the chips in his hand to fight to the end. No matter what, he also wants to see the opponent's trump card! .