Wasteland Echoer

March 6th, 557th year of the New Lunar Calendar.

Crusted Federation, Binglin Province, north of Xinfeng Town, "Desolate Ruins Area A".

The formation composed of the escorts transferred from the capital and the local federal [soldiers] from Xinfeng Town was like a few dazzling silver stars landing in the green jungle, in a temporary military base in the north of the town, far away from residential areas and settlements. Do exercises.

The Federal Council, especially Chief Executive Vasily, is not completely sure that the muddy roads will be able to block the attack directions of those "unintentional people" like machines and bloodthirsty beasts after the muddying period. An equal number of combat forces are distributed in multiple strongholds in Love's area at the same time, waiting for work to organize a defensive front.

In Vasily's view, it connects Xinfeng Town, several ferries on the North Mamous River, Chilong Town, the "Linbian-Mayan Special Line No. 2" hub, Mayan City and outer districts, Volga City, and Mingcheng ruins The arc-shaped defense line including the Ruins of Burikavagrad and Briska Vagrad has full strategic value, especially at a time when the Federal Air and Space Force cannot play a reconnaissance and strike role.

Once it is discovered that a large number of "unintentional people" have gathered at several points on the defense line, as well as traces of the Lost Group that controls them behind the scenes, the defense forces in all strongholds will shrink the front line and quickly assemble towards the core area of ​​Binglin City, and then from this Starting from the center point, the decisive battle begins.

Or each stronghold could be quickly dispatched to outflank the rear, creating a large roundabout encirclement.

This was proposed by Gnady Rurik, the former "Director of the Strategic Research Office" and the new "Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Regiment Krusted Army" who is also the "Commander-in-Chief of the New Dollar 557 Counteroffensive". He believes that "unintentional people "The advantage lies in absolute obedience and loyalty, unswervingly executing orders like a machine, and having endless manpower that can transform enemies into similar creatures at any time.

If you want to deal with them, you must not confront them head-on. You must adopt flexible tactics and do not care about the gains and losses of one or two strongholds. Choosing such a layout can maximize the grasp of the battlefield situation and make powerful judgments, like a python, "attack the head" Then it can curl its tail to defend against the enemy, and if it attacks the tail, it can extend its head to attack the hunter. Then it can use its strong, long body to roll up and trap the enemy from several aspects, and then it can catch them all with its total advantage."

After all, the "Heartless People" are a race without intelligence. They will attack desperately when they smell the charming scent of blood. According to intelligence, the Lost Ones behind them may not have much actual combat experience. Using flesh and blood and magic power to fight against the dominant industrially produced guns, Gennadi is confident that he can help Vasily become a great man of the Krusted nation who can "rebuild the federation" and "restart civilization."

To this end, at the suggestion of the new town administrator Mo Lun, the capital dispatched 50 members of the escort team as officers to train more than 1,500 federal [soldiers] stationed in Xinfeng Town, and the location was chosen close to the extreme cold zone "A" of the "Desolate Ruins Area" where the ice and snow are just around the corner.

After stepping off the federally-made military green "Krusted Warrior" mechanical combat vehicle, Morun and the three men behind him, Dak and Wofya, walked on foot into the training ground surrounded by barbed wire and a few bunkers, and walked toward the building within sight. The only tall, semi-abandoned tower building.

The masculine roars of the Federation [soldiers] training could be heard endlessly, and the mighty sounds of physical training made the town administrator who was loyal to the Federation extremely satisfied.

The "Cruzder red double-headed eagle flag" hung on metal poles on both sides of the temporary concrete road fluttered in the wind. It still stood firm despite the uncontrolled impact of the cold and hot and humid air currents, symbolizing the fire of human civilization. The battle against enemies and monsters never ends.

Walking in the forefront, the one with a boyish face, handsome and powerful steps was Morun. He was wearing the dark green uniform of a federal soldier and a pure black cloak with a strong Crusted knight style. Dak and Wulfya behind them put on the grayish-yellow combat uniforms of ordinary soldiers. In order to avoid trouble, they did not even wear any markers related to rank information.

Arriving in front of the high tower gate surrounded by new green plants at the bottom, the two soldiers guarding the gate saluted Morun, opened the new pure iron door, and greeted their superiors and "people from the capital" with upright postures. guest".

Accompanied by the turning on of the electric lights and the heavy sound of the door closing, the three of them walked towards the center of the large combat command room on the bottom floor of the tower.

"Wulfya, Dak, how are you enjoying your rest in Xinfeng Town these days?" Morun took off his gloves and threw them on the dilapidated wooden table aside, asking with concern.

"Not bad." Wulfya said straightforwardly:

"Although there are less exciting moments in the days without the invasion of 'unintentional people', it is rare to find peace and quiet, and there are not so many annoying guys hanging around in front of you."

"That's good. I'm afraid that I just came here and didn't treat your old friend well." Molun greeted politely:

"It is said that the interest of those in the Federal Council in the war situation is far less than the legendary technology left behind by the old empire. I still hold the same view as when I was in the capital. If we can move from the cold winter period from January after Christmas to February, The capital gathers troops to launch a counterattack against the 'Wuxin' in the southwest. We will have the absolute initiative in Binglin Province and the North and South Karloff Regions.

"But these people still lack courage. When Mayang City was surrounded by the 'Wuxin Men' and was in danger, they did not send out the main reinforcements. If it weren't for the group of Lost Guys who controlled the 'Wuxin Men' who inexplicably took the initiative to retreat, I'm afraid this would have happened Then we have to fight to defend the capital."

"This is one of the reasons why Dak and I did not choose to return to the capital. Even if the misunderstanding is resolved now and the wanted order against us is gone, I still have no intention of going back." Wulfya said angrily:

"If it is a stupid misunderstanding to say that Dak was influenced by the 'fireworks of the past' and acted excessively and was arrested, then the 'Yin Ming' who lured me to Senel Prison to kill the 'Council of Order' looks like a misunderstanding no matter how you look at it. A damn conspiracy!"

"I feel so too." Molun turned his back to Wovya, looking at the huge portrait of Vasily in military uniform in the center of the wall of the combat command room hall opposite the door, and said thoughtfully:

"It stands to reason that after killing a loyal collaborator of the committee and a mid-level official under the ruling group, even though it was later proven that 'Ruwen' was the leader of the Council of Order and a spy inserted into the ranks of the capital officials, the Federal Council You should also be wanted throughout the country, or at least send out the 'special mission team' trained by Kuka and the others to cause trouble for you.

"But after the wanted order was issued, the Federal Council seemed to have forgotten about it and went to do other things. Even when you were escaping, the Strategic Group arranged for me to be on temporary duty at checkpoint C. Those seniors of the Strategic Group were... I know your relationship with me. Even if I know that you have done something stupid, I can’t hand you over to the committee for trial.”

"Molun, we have been comrades-in-arms for more than 20 years, right?" Wulfya patted him on the shoulder and said:

"I think when you were ten and I was fifteen, I was always there to protect you when we entered the border stronghold of the Waters Province. You couldn't have escaped without me during the many waves of unintentional people. I was there when we were driving that day. I think nothing will happen if I fall into your hands. Even if I am 'seduce' by the Lost One, you won't be able to do this."

"But..." Wulfya looked indifferent and continued pretending to be relaxed:

"Even if the killing of 'Yinmin' and 'Fanwen' was Master Vasily's conspiracy, it doesn't matter to me and Dak. We will go north when the supplies are ready, but we still have to look for Pramini in the ice and snow."

"How is your brother...Dak's health? I heard he fainted three times when he first came here half a month ago?" Mo Lun turned to look at Dak and asked with concern.

"I'm not bad. If it weren't for my health problems, I might have arrived at the first settlement in the Extreme Cold Zone by now." Dak sighed and looked at Mo Lun with a pity expression.

When the new mayor of Xinfeng Town faced him and Wulfya, he always tried his best to hide the sharpness and killing intent, using gentle and clear eyes.

His face was a perfect combination of innocence and maturity, with several prominent brown scars on his fair, boyish face. Although he is shorter than Wulfya, his upright posture, strong body, and handsome military uniform in the Crusoe style make him charming enough to charm any woman from the Western Continent who is willing to pursue love in peacetime.

When Dark's gray eyes met Moron's light blue eyes, he could read a genuine worry and concern.

"It's probably because of the 'Evil God Echoer' mentioned by the 'Council of Order'. In fact, every time I enter the 'Gray Dream' either actively or passively, it consumes a lot of mental energy. Especially when I 'saw' it last time The 'Touch of Darkness' was influenced by the ancient god's power, so I had to stay here for a few more days." Dark continued:

"But fortunately, the 'Echoer' never came to me again after that time. You should have understood that the [Chaos Inducer] profession that I was newly recognized by the sequence card does not give me the characteristics of strengthening my mental power. On the contrary, it may damage my thinking."

"In this case, I advise you not to be anxious. The top of this 'Lin Tower' built during the time of Charles XII can overlook the entire town and its surroundings. There is also a remaining statue of the 'Apostle of the Wind' not far from here. "Molun said, pointing to the half-open door leading to the higher level of "Lin Tower".

Immediately afterwards, he pointed towards the ceiling of the combat command room and suggested:

"Every year on March 13, the residents here hold a festival ceremony of praying to the wind to commemorate the arrival of spring. This year's event will be very special. People from all over the world you can imagine and unexpected will come here. Why don't you wait until the festival is over? Let’s go, and we can see if we are lucky enough to get the legendary ‘resonance with the wind god’.”

"I think so." Wulfya agreed, turned to Morun and said with a smile:

"By the way, Brother Molun, take us to this Lin...oh, the military observation deck on the top floor of the 'Lin Tower'. You said that there will be artillery experiments and an 'interesting fireworks show' today."

"Of course." A subtle but confident smile appeared on the corner of Morun's mouth, he hugged Wovya's shoulders and nodded vigorously:

"Now it's time for the enemy in the west of the town to move according to the intelligence. Later I will let you watch a "fireworks show" that is as exciting as the drama written by Putoa writer Shakya."