Steel steam and flame

After recording the frequency and time of patrols, Cassia returned to the town. The results of this exploration were quickly put into written form, a simplified map accompanied by descriptions. There are courses in this area in military schools. How to accurately express the terrain and configuration of enemy areas is restricted by corresponding standards.

The next day, Cassia went to work as usual and used the same form to obtain the needed information. I have to say that the workers here know a lot, especially about the terrain. They are very familiar with it. Many workers have stayed here for several years and have an impression of what the location of the mining area is like.

At specific times each day, Hessler would transmit survey data to Waters via a dedicated signal frequency. There was also some reaction as the information was dynamically updated. The current judgment is on the good side. The king's side has begun to investigate who is distributing this information. What the internal action will be on this is currently unknown, but a response would be enough. All that's left is to guide them with increasingly detailed information.

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When the time returned to a few days ago, the king's forces held several meetings involving different people one night.

Late at night, Charlotte and another person went to King Nomosa's study, where people from the organization were already waiting. After several people finished reading the information compiled by the Intelligence Department, they were silent for a while.

After a while, after everyone made a judgment in their hearts, Nomosa said: "This information suddenly spread around us in the past few days. The source has not been found yet. I think as far as the source is concerned, we will not discuss it today. , we will only negotiate based on the content of the information.”

"Let's regard the people who spread the news as unknown allies on our side. They hope that we will win this internal war. So, what do you think of the armor mentioned in the information?"

"If the rebel forces are really secretly manufacturing the armor in the mining area mentioned in the information, we have to pay attention to it. The power of that thing cannot be underestimated. It has enough strength to change the trend of the war. But on the other hand, it is the rebel forces that have infiltrated our area. "Also, it is possible that this information was deliberately revealed to trap us. The minimum number of three armors is in the final stages of completion, and there are tens of thousands of troops stationed around it. This information is somewhat true and false no matter how you look at it."

"When it comes to the fact that there are troops stationed in the mining area, this information can be confirmed." Nomosa added, "The Intelligence Division has confirmed that there are indeed over 10,000 troops there. But the information provided by the Intelligence Division shows that there are only enemies there. A large hidden stronghold. There is no mention of it on the armor."

"Nomosa, do you have other allies?" Charlotte asked at this time, "The ability to invade cannot be underestimated. There is no such surgeon among small forces."

Nomossa shook his head: "My first reaction was that people within the organization were helping us. But this contradicted the words of the area liaison chief. He said that except for funds, the organization would not send personnel to assist. That's why I doubt this. There is a piece of intelligence, but the armor mentioned in the intelligence is very important. If there is such a war machine within the rebel forces, they will have to formulate a plan immediately."

"I don't think there will be any substantive progress in discussing here." Another person said, "The fastest way is to let people go over to investigate. There are many points mentioned in the information. If these points are consistent with the information of our substantive investigation, it will be greatly improved." Probability can determine the truth and falsehood.”

"But are these points deliberately revealed by the rebel forces? Ninety percent of the best lies are often the truth. The real fatal thing is always the remaining 10%."

Several people fell into silence again. In the end, it was Nomosa who made the decision: "Whether it's true or false, and regardless of the purpose, I think it's a good idea to send someone over to investigate. Now that we have sufficient funds, we can recruit some powerful mercenaries and bounty hunters with money. Even if we fail, , the loss is just some money.”

“But as insurance, we still have to include our own personnel.”

"I will select people who are good at this from the army and work with the recruits to do this. In addition, the work of exploring the source must continue. The news about the armor is not a one-time event. The source of the information comes almost every day. There are updates about the latest news from the mining area. It seems like there are really people helping us, and their people at the mining area are also conducting real-time investigations."

"Then I will contact the management of the organization when I go back and confirm this matter with them."

"I'll go negotiate with the Intelligence Department."

"Then I will issue the order and notify several people in the army." Nomossa said.

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Looking at the drivers sitting on the truck from a distance, Cassia was sure that they were all professional soldiers. Today is the day to transport away the accumulated sand and gravel. Heavy trucks are lined up in several rows, doing this work in an orderly manner. Cassia controlled the excavation machine silently, looked at it for a few times and then looked away.

After get off work, meet up with Hessler at his usual place.

"New progress. I took advantage of my break today to take a look at the trucks carrying sand and gravel. They all have mezzanines, and they are full of equipment, supplies, and necessary parts." Cassia said while eating food one bite at a time. "The indentations made by these heavy trucks on the ground will be very new. I want to go over there tonight and take a look. Maybe I can find the main material placement location in the mining area."

"I happen to be going there too, but the route is probably different. Now that I have clues about the steam furnace, I'll go check out the specific location. I can probably confirm it tonight. If I know the specific specifications and layout of the steam furnace, I can start Plan how to destroy him. Many things in military facilities require electricity. The steam furnace itself is a powerful bomb. Being prepared can also help the king's forces when they attack. It will be a giant firework. The effect The good kind.”

"The focus in the next few days will be on infiltration. The next step is to complete the map. The location of the air defense system needs to be determined first."

Hessler took a sip of water and nodded. At this time, his face became serious: "Captain, I have been thinking about a question."

Cassia raised her head, looked at Hessler, and motioned for him to talk.

"Captain, do you know the meaning of war? Let's not talk about the war between the empire and the other two giant countries. It is just this war within the Kingdom of Chir. Once it breaks out, a large number of people will definitely die. Once this thing At the beginning, entering a state of anxiety, the appearance is not ordinary horror. No matter which side wins in the end, death will exist. And what we are doing now is using fire to ignite dry wood with high-energy fuel. In any case, in the end Among the people who died, we must be part of the reason. In my mind, I have the idea of ​​directly collapsing those mines and burying a large number of rebel troops."

Cassia lowered her head, took a few more bites of food, and then looked at Hessler again: "Are you worried that I will be under psychological pressure?"

"Indeed." Hessler admitted straightforwardly, "I have been here for more than half a year, and when I saw you again, Commander, I felt a big change. But in essence, I feel that Commander, you still have not fully integrated into us. This way. You know what I want to express, Captain."