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Interstellar General (10)

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Meanwhile, Christoph raided the Second Legion's base where Norton was holding himself up. Norton knew just from the alert that the First Legion shut down all the ports in the capital planet that Caspian had acted.

Norton made an announcement throughout the base. {Attention all units. The First Legion has infiltrated our base. For those who subdued the most soldiers, you will be able to not only move up in rank, but you will be able to get a huge end-of-year bonus.}

Norton was crude in the way he stated things, but he was able to motivate the money-hungry soldiers who joined his legion.

Christoph and his men destroyed their way through the front gate. They didn't kill anyone, just knocking them unconscious. Even though the Second Legion were soldiers like they were, the Second Legion was a lot weaker. They stayed in the capital planet most of the year to protect the Emperor. One would think they would be strong, but they slacked off with how powerful the First Legion was.

"These soldiers are useless in battle," Christoph said as he knocked back three mechas at once. "And these are the soldiers who are protecting the Emperor? What a disgrace."

Christoph and Norton were of the same rank, but Christoph was much stronger. Especially because he went through General Silas' special training.

"Let's bring back good news for the General!" Christoph shouted to his men.

His men replied, "Yes, Lieutenant General, Sir!"

Christoph and his men stormed through the Second Legion, subduing anyone in their way. They made their way to Norton's office which was situated in the middle of the base. It was an easy fight. These soldiers were almost like normal people in mechas. They barely put up a fight.

Norton could see everything happening in the base from his office. He was pacing around the room. He knew that his men were not up to par with standards. He felt as long as they had money, it didn't matter how strong they were. All he cared about was money and fame. Power? Since Silas beat the Zerg Queen, it shouldn't matter anymore.

Now he knew he was wrong.

"I need to get out of here." Norton finally decided to run away.

He didn't know how far he could run with the First Legion coming after him, but it was better than waiting around here.

Norton ran out of his office and quickly activated his mecha. An expensive mecha, one too good for him, surrounded his body in a matter of seconds.

Seeing Norton activate his mecha, his Lieutenant General was about to exclaim in excitement but saw that his General was flying in the opposite direction from the First Legion. His smile fell from his face and he turned around and activated his mecha.

Time and time again, General Hanover disappointed him. When this Lieutenant General was appointed to the Second Legion, he thought it would be an honor to protect the Emperor, but after a while, he realized these people did not care about protecting anything but themselves.

To him, he felt he was the only one who cared in the whole Second Legion.

He wasn't going to fight the First Legion. No, he had his eyes set on the scoundrels that filled the Second Legion. Even if he knew he could not battle the Second Legion by himself, he should at least fight to protect the dignity and pride he had as a soldier.

The Second Legion's Lieutenant General didn't have to wait a minute before Christoph and his trusted subordinates blasted their way into the central building.

Christoph saw the Second Legion's Lieutenant General, Lambert, in front of Norton's office.

"Lambert, my old friend. Step aside and I won't hurt you."

"Christoph..."

Seeing his rival, Lambert didn't know if he was jealous of the man or looked up to him. Christoph had the same position as him, but they were leagues apart. He couldn't even bring himself to contact him again.

Lambert's youthful appearance was overshadowed by years of stress. His once healthy blonde hair had turned gray from stress. His bright blue eyes were dim from the years of being the only light in the darkness.

Then there was Christoph. Someone who still looked young and energetic. He looked like a man who hadn't seen the dark side of people even though he knew that the First Legion was in countless wars.

How could Lambert show his face in front of Christoph?

"I am not here to fight you. I was waiting here for you, my old friend..."

He pointed in the direction Norton had flown off.

"General Hanover escaped that way. You won't be able to find him in his office even if you open the door."

Christoph knew Lambert wasn't one to lie even if they hadn't seen each other in years. He didn't know what the man faced in the Second Legion, but he knew it wasn't good. If Lambert gave up on General Norton, it mustn't be anything good.

"Lambert... After this, you will get everything you deserve, so wait for us. We will come back for you."

After that, Christoph and his men flew off in the direction of General Norton.

Lambert looked off into the distance before closing his eyes.

"For you, I will help the First Legion."

After that, with the help of Lambert, the First Legion was able to take over the base of the Second Legion.

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