Mage Veigar

Chapter 78: Make peace with the outside world first

It is human nature to fear death.

Under the test of life and death, even brothers will turn against each other. The soldiers of the 5th Battalion were not very loyal to the empire, so when faced with this glimmer of hope, they pointed their weapons at the 232nd Company without hesitation.

Because the 232nd Company blocked their way.

As the commander of the 232nd Company, Vega became the culprit in the eyes of the 5th Battalion.

No matter how friendly they were during the march, when it came to this life-and-death moment, as long as Vega dared to harm their interests, they would immediately attack Vega, because if they killed Vega, they could become prisoners of the Kingdom Army and survive, but treating the Kingdom Army as an enemy would only lead to their certain death.

"Lieutenant Vega, I'll say this one last time."

Battalion Commander Roans said word by word: "Now, immediately lay down your weapons and kneel down to surrender to the Kingdom Army. If you refuse again, I will order the troops to attack you."

“No matter how many times I’m asked, my answer is always the same.”

Vega raised his right hand slightly and adjusted the military cap with the imperial emblem embedded on it: "I am a soldier of the empire. In the dictionary of imperial soldiers, I have never seen the word "surrender"!"

Wow.

The empire's red eagle flag fluttered in the cold wind.

All the soldiers of the 232nd Company roared to the sky: "For the glory of the empire."

The momentum was so strong that it suppressed the morale of the 5th Battalion, which had just been ignited.

"Lalba, Zigrin."

The 5th battalion commander pointed at Vega and said, "I order you to execute Lieutenant Vega on the spot if he disobeys the orders of his superiors."

"Yes."

Sieglin and Larba stepped forward with weapons in hand. Although they knew they were no match for Vega and even had the shadow and fear of the last battle in their hearts, they had to attack Vega.

Because the fear of death overwhelmed the fear of Vega himself.

With the strength of two people, there is still a glimmer of hope to defeat Vega. Last time, Vega was just hiding his strength and caught them off guard. However, facing the 7 professionals of the Kingdom Army, it can be said that there is no hope at all.

"You want to be my enemy again?"

Vega held a dagger in his hand, and said jokingly: "Don't blame me for not reminding you that if Reunce surrenders, he may be spared from death, but if you two surrender, you will die without a single chance of survival."

The two of them paused in their steps.

Lalba asked in a trembling voice, "What do you mean?"

"Lalba, don't waste your time talking to him, just kill him."

Larba's question was interrupted by Battalion Commander Rhodes, whose voice was a little anxious, as if he was afraid that Vega would continue.

"Yes, Captain." Larba believed in the Captain's order without a doubt.

But Sieglin was obviously much calmer than Larba. He grabbed Larba who was about to attack and asked Vega, "Second Lieutenant Vega, please tell me what you mean."

"Ziglin, Larba, I order you to execute Lieutenant Vega immediately!" Roans' voice came again, this time with a bit of panic in his haste. It was obvious that he, like Vega, had seen through the real target of the Kingdom Army - the professionals.

It's a matter of life and death.

Zieglin did not obey Rohns' orders.

He said to Vega sincerely: "Please tell us clearly, Lieutenant Vega, although we want to live, we don't want to die in obscurity even if we die."

"Don't you understand now?"

Vega looked at Du Swell of the Kingdom Army with a half-smile: "Their goal from the beginning to the end is professionals like us. Even if we surrender, the Kingdom Army may let ordinary people go, but they will never let professionals go."

"What?" Larba and the other man changed their expressions.

They looked at Roans: "Captain, please tell us, is everything really as Lieutenant Vega said?"

Rhodes's eyes were somewhat evasive.

But he still said in a very firm tone: "Don't you believe my orders? We have worked together for several years. When have I, Reuns, ever lied to you? This is just an excuse for Lieutenant Vega to alienate us. If you don't believe me, you can ask the commander of the Kingdom Army for confirmation."

Although he said this, Rhodes was actually saying sorry in his heart.

Because he was indeed deceiving the two people, but if a man does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. He did not want to die in obscurity on this deserted border. Even if it meant the destruction of the entire army and even if it would implicate his family, he wanted to go back alive.

After hearing the battalion commander's words, Larba and Zigrin were shaken again.

Although from a rational analysis, Vega's words seemed to make more sense, but they had worked with the battalion commander for so many years, and it seemed that Rhodes had never lied to them, which made them not know who to trust.

At this time.

Captain Du Swell of the Royal Army added fuel to the fire: "I assure you that as long as you are willing to surrender, I will definitely treat you in accordance with international conventions."

Larba and Ziglin's eyes became more determined.

But Vega laughed out loud. He strode forward and said as he walked: “I don’t know how stupid one must be to believe the enemy’s promise. In my opinion, the Kingdom Army’s promise is not as good as a woman’s oath.”

Vega came in front of the 5th Battalion Commander Rohns and Larba.

Behind the 5th Battalion Commander Ronce stood the entire cannon fodder unit of 400 people. Two steps in front of him were Larba and Ziglin, their eyes full of indecision.

"Your Excellency the Battalion Commander."

Vega stared into Rones' eyes and said, "You have two choices now. Either you order the entire army to break out, or you hand over the command to me and I will lead you out of the encirclement."

"impossible."

"Surrender is the only chance to survive."

Roans snorted, pointed at the soldiers behind him and said, "Surrender. This is what everyone wants."

Crash.

The 5th Battalion burst into shouts of surrender.

But at this moment, Vega moved, and his magic power burst out, passing through Lalba and the other man like a gust of wind.

time.

A flash of white light passed by.

The head of the 5th Battalion Commander, Reuns, had fallen to the ground, his mouth slightly open. Even until his death, he had never thought that Vega would dare to launch an attack and take his life directly.

It wasn't just the dead Rhodes who didn't expect it.

Even Larba and Sieglin had no idea that Vega would do such a thing.

Because in the cannon fodder unit, the military court may be reluctant to accept the case of disobeying the orders of the superiors, but as a subordinate killing the superior is completely challenging the bottom line of the imperial military regulations. The nature of the crime is so serious that even hanging is not an exaggeration.

Vega was unaware.

He held the bleeding dagger in his right hand and looked at the cannon fodder troops: "You empire's parasites, now you also have two choices. Either help me break out of the siege, or continue to give up your military dignity and kneel down and surrender."

The cold voice penetrated into the ears of every soldier of the Imperial Army.

Veigar raised his dagger high: "But I swear by the glory of the empire, as long as I am still alive, anyone who surrenders will be killed without mercy!"

Don't worry, everyone. I just have to go home and have a lot of things to do these days. I will resume updating twice a day the day after tomorrow~~~
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(End of this chapter)