Mage Veigar

Chapter 435 Drawing a Clear Line
December 12st.

Taking advantage of the night, Vega's First Division, 1.5 Imperial troops, headed towards the Moon Breath Mountains. According to the original plan, they were going to cross the Moon Breath Mountains and launch a surprise attack on the rear of Moon Breath City on the 15th.

"Order the entire army to prepare for action."

The commander of the 1st Division, Hume Rupert, looked at his pocket watch again and again, and finally could not help but give the order.

The adjutant did not immediately follow Hume's order, but said with some concern: "Commander, there is still no trace of the air force. If they don't come..."

"They dare not disobey orders."

Hume said with a high opinion of himself: "This war is fought entirely for the dynasty, and the blood of our soldiers is also shed for the dynasty. If this war fails, the dynasty will suffer the greatest loss, so they dare not not cooperate with us."

"but……"

The adjutant wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Hume: "Second Lieutenant, follow the order. It will take us two hours to reach the vicinity of the Moon Rest Mountains. During this time, the Air Force has plenty of time to catch up and cover us, unless they don't want to live anymore."

"I understand, Master."

Following Hume's instructions, the adjutant ordered the entire army to march towards the Moon Rest Mountains.

Hume's confidence was not without reason.

Vega's prestige in the army was at its peak. Even though he broke his promise to bring them home and asked them to fight for the dynasty, no soldier could question Vega's orders.

Just because every one of them is crazy about Vega.

It can be said that except for asking them to betray the empire, they can do anything for Vega. This also applies to the Dynasty Army. Therefore, even if the commander of the Aviation Brigade has a few courage, they dare not disobey Vega's orders. This is the reason why Hume is confident.

There is a kind of temperament called awe-inspiring without being angry.

Even though Vega had never punished anyone, every officer instinctively admired and feared Vega.

The commander of the aviation brigade is of course also among them.

Everything was just as expected. Out of respect for Vega and his own responsibility, the commander of the Aviation Brigade did not dare to add personal grudges to the serious war. Therefore, Vega asked him to cover the First Division to sneak into the Moon Rest Mountains. Even if there was a risk of annihilation of the entire army, he had to order his subordinates to go for cover.

But when he was about to start the battle, something happened that he did not expect.

The magic power devices of 50 war airships were damaged...

When the aviation brigade commander heard the news, he almost fainted. He grabbed the mechanic by the collar and said, "Just tell me, how long will it take to fix it?"

"Five days, no, three days, just three days."

The repairman patted his chest and assured: "Please give me three days, Commander, and I will definitely repair these 50 war airships to their original state."

“3, 3 days?”

The Aviation Brigade Commander's pupils almost dilated as he realized it was over.

If he fails to act according to the plan, then the responsibility will fall on him. Not only will his military career end, but he will also face punishment from Vega. Of course, what he can't forgive himself for is that he made Vega's plan fail.

"No, the commander must be notified in time."

The commander of the aviation brigade realized that now was not the time to think about how to shirk responsibility and what kind of punishment he would accept. What he had to do now was to notify the 1.5 Vega's direct troops to withdraw immediately. Otherwise, without their cover, they would be easily discovered by the enemy's air reconnaissance forces. Once surrounded, perhaps only half of them would be able to come back alive.

Stumbling along the way.

The Aviation Brigade Commander came to Vega's private office and said anxiously to the guard at the door: "Quickly inform the commander and tell him that I have something urgent to report. It's extremely urgent!"

The guards glanced at each other.

Then one of the guards said, "I'm sorry, Lord Mort Ange, the commander is not in the office at the moment. We are sorry that we cannot tell you where he is."

"Alas!" The commander of the Aviation Brigade, Mort Ang, sighed heavily, and then rushed outside immediately. After he disappeared from his sight, the two guards began to discuss in detail.

"The commander actually guessed it right. Colonel Mott really came."

"Why do you think the commander asked us not to reveal his whereabouts?"

"How can we guess the commander's wisdom?"

"..."

While the two guards were discussing, after a full hour and a half of searching, Aviation Brigade Commander Mott finally found Vega's trail.

On the city wall where the cold wind was howling.

The pale moonlight made Vega's face look even paler. He just gazed quietly in the direction of the Moon Rest Mountains, as if he was expecting something. However, there was a hint of reluctance in his expectant eyes.

Aviation Brigade Commander Mott no longer paid attention to this.

He took two steps at a time and came directly to Vega: "General, I have something important to report to you, please..."

Vega raised his right hand to stop Aviation Brigade Commander Mott from speaking.

"General..."

Air Brigade Commander Mort Ange didn't care about all that and said in one breath: "The war airship is damaged. We can't use aviation force to cover the 1st Division. Please send someone to let them retreat immediately. It will be too late if we wait any longer."

"Are you guilty?"

Vega showed no expression, and didn't even look at Mott, just staring straight ahead.

"I am willing to be punished."

The Aviation Brigade Commander sighed, realizing that he would not be able to escape death, so he continued, "But please, Commander, give the order immediately. First, notify the 1st Division to retreat. This is the top priority."

"It's too late."

Vega pointed in the direction of the Moon Breath Mountains, and saw bursts of red light appearing in the area hidden by the mountains, dyeing half of the dark sky red, as colorful as a dazzling firework.

thump.

When Air Brigade Commander Mott saw this, the light in his eyes disappeared. He burst into tears and said, "I am guilty, I am guilty. It was because of me that the commander's foolproof plan went wrong. I am guilty!"

While talking.

Air Brigade Commander Mott was about to draw his sword and commit suicide, but Vega stopped him: "Since you know you are guilty, you should atone for your sins in the next war. Can I ask for your life to make up for my loss?"

"Commander, you mean..."

Vega didn't look at Mott again. Instead, under his puzzled gaze, he slowly took off the medal on his chest.

That is the Wings of the Empire, known as one of the highest-level medals in the Empire, and a high-level honor that the soldiers of the Empire are willing to fight for their entire lives.

But Vega seemed to have made up his mind.

He tightly grasped the medal in his right hand, crushed it into pieces with the help of magic, and then threw it forward. It immediately turned into ashes and disappeared with the cold wind.

"starting today."

"I have nothing to do with the Empire anymore."

Veigar's relieved words echoed on the city wall, directly indicating that he had drawn a clear line between himself and the empire.

(End of this chapter)