Chapter 256 Bombardment of the Fortress
Chapter 256 Bombardment of the Fortress
12 month 19 day.
The last great expeditionary force surrendered.
Four hundred thousand troops were killed outside the Great Wall. The news spread throughout the alliance. The Silver City, located in the center of the alliance, immediately dispatched the Central Army to the second fortress in the north to prevent the dark creatures from occupying it. However, the ninth fortress was located in the northeast and was out of reach.
On December 12, the Xidu Corps carried out a comprehensive reorganization of the prisoners. In order to eliminate personal influence, all soldiers were dispersed to various battalions and regiments, and were completely disbanded and reorganized.
The 200,000 spider demon troops left behind by Xidu moved south to join the group.
12 month 22 day.
A million-strong army passed through the Black and White Pass and entered the area within the pass, sweeping through major gathering places along the way.
12 month 25 day.
The main force of 800,000 infantry, 270,000 werewolf cavalry, 200,000 spider demons, and 20,000 trolls, a total of nearly 1.3 million troops, marched south and arrived at the outskirts of the Ninth Fortress, carrying 5,000 tanks, 2,000 mechas, and 13,000 artillery pieces.
That night, the Xidu Corps launched an attack on the Ninth Fort. The remaining garrison corps of 100,000 people was overwhelmed, and the Ninth Fort entered a period of war martial law. Before that, Mr. A had been imprisoned in a black prison for treason.
……
Boom!
Thirteen thousand artillery pieces opened fire at the same time, shells covering the sky and the sun fell into the fortress, a steady stream of munitions were delivered from outside the Great Wall, and a million-strong army had surrounded the Ninth Fortress.
The hundred-meter-high fortress wall was unable to stop the bombing. A shell landed on the street, blowing away cars on both sides, which rolled out and killed dozens of citizens.
"Run!"
"The fortress is falling!"
"Someone come quickly, save my husband!"
There was chaos everywhere in District 16. Without the most elite Ninth Army, even the defense of the fortress was extremely difficult.
Boom boom boom!
The high-rise buildings in the commercial district were destroyed, a kilometer-long overpass collapsed, and the rubble killed the citizens who took refuge below. The Forget Life Hotel collapsed on its side, and the general manager was in tears. Counting the attack and the showdown with the ruling psychic, this was the third time the hotel had been renovated, and it still could not escape destruction.
"Grab it!"
In the chaotic crowd, a mid-level mutant shouted: "The army is finished, the dark creatures are coming soon, who wants to make a fortune with me? Let's rob the bank and live happily ever after!"
"I come!"
"Brother, count me in!"
Artillery fire destroyed order, and the remaining troops were defending the fortress. Mr. A was imprisoned, the Security Bureau was paralyzed, and the fortress was completely reduced to a disorderly wilderness. A considerable number of citizens turned into mobs, and the disease spread rapidly like cancer.
Banks in various districts were looted, and people with special powers broke into hotels and shopping malls, wreaking havoc and looting.
The rumbling sounds of bombings and wailing screams overlapped, the number of casualties among citizens rose rapidly, many righteous supernatural beings took action, and there was chaos and fighting everywhere.
"We must resist!"
"The fortress is indestructible. We must support the garrison!"
"Down with the traitor Mr. A!"
"Down with the traitor Commander Jiang!"
There was continuous gunfire and smoke everywhere. A team mobilized by the board of directors marched in various regions with flags held high. Most of them were students from the college area.
The popular female idol Mia stood on the advertising car, holding up a loudspeaker and reading slogans. She was wearing the black and white nun's uniform of the quiet church, looking elegant and solemn. In the eyes of many male students, she was the embodiment of courage and holiness.
"Restore order!" Mia shouted loudly. This was the mission given to her by the parliament. Facing the upcoming fortress defense war, there must be a hero to give everyone hope. For this reason, her nun uniform has been improved in detail, becoming exquisite and slim, attracting attention. "Restore order!" The students responded loudly. The female idol Mia Stralen has great appeal.
……
outside the city.
Tens of thousands of artillery pieces spewed flames at the same time, the ground shook continuously, and the sound of artillery was deafening.
The staff officers at the command center picked up telescopes and saw two hundred thousand bison-sized spider demons attacking the fortress. Their legs could pierce into the silver walls and quickly climb upwards. It looked like a black mass, as if a black curtain had been laid on the surface of the fortress walls.
"Add another battalion on the left to take advantage of the change of defense."
"The quality of the garrison corps is too poor. Half a month is enough to break through."
"The base number of artillery shells has been doubled. The secret service has sent back news that the mob has killed more people than us. Come on, help the place out."
The headquarters was bustling with noise, telegrams kept ticking, and staff officers were busy conveying orders, most of whom were vampires and Xidu humans.
Unlike the confident staff officers, the troll leader had a calm expression on his face, but he was feeling a little mixed in his heart. All transportation capabilities were concentrated on artillery, and the food consumption of an army of 1.3 million was shocking. Not to mention the spider demons and werewolves, the daily rations of the trolls alone placed a serious burden on logistics.
"A week at the longest." The troll leader estimated the date. If they couldn't take the fortress within a week, they would have to withdraw. Moving south in large numbers would cause them to lose the convenience of the ring railway. This matter could only be handed over to the imprisoned Mokawi.
Outside the headquarters.
Jiang He arrived at the concentration camp.
Except for Red Sleeves Snakehead and others, all the cadres above the regimental level of the Great Expeditionary Force are here. All positions have been replaced by people from the Xidu Corps. Some of Mr. A's pawns are also among them. No one has time to distinguish them in detail now.
"Jiang He, you really disappoint me!"
The commander-in-chief was tied to a wooden stake with iron chains, his face looking angry.
The senior military officers all looked at someone with angry eyes. The other party gave up his ideals for high position and high salary, and now he was lying on a bamboo chair, and even had a beautiful woman serving him.
"My Lord, ah."
A lovely vampire beauty peeled the grapes, removed the seeds and put them into the mouth of the military commander. Vampires live on drinking blood, and the color of wine is similar to blood, so grape planting has become widely popular.
Jiang He chewed the food expressionlessly. The taste was okay. He said, "I just want to ask one question. Who was it in the command center that was giving me trouble before?"
"The villain is successful!" the military staff officer cursed angrily. He also surrendered, so why shouldn't the dark creatures accept it?
"We don't know. Don't even think about getting the truth from me, right, Master Ai?" Master Yin said with a squint.
Jiang He waved her hand, and the beautiful vampire immediately brought up the "Head of the Ai Family". She had the title and strength of a baron, and was nominally a maid sent by the troll leader to serve, but both parties knew very well that this guy was 100% a spy.
"Pooh!"
"Master Ai" spat, his face full of hatred, "You ungrateful thing, if the boss hadn't spared your life as a temporary investigator, you would have died in the park long ago, you are such an ungrateful person."
Jiang He's expression remained unchanged. He just needed to find it out so that it wouldn't be an eyesore. The All-Seeing Eye saw through Tyrannosaurus' disguise. He remembered that they used to be brothers.
"Then you should go down and serve the boss loyally."
Jiang He stood up and held down the Tyrannosaurus' head. With just a little force, the Tyrannosaurus let out a miserable howl, and the officers on both sides shuddered.
Click!
The cervical vertebrae were broken and the Tyrannosaurus' head was forced into the chest cavity, causing its death.
"Ugh!" An officer immediately felt nauseous and vomited.
(End of this chapter)