"Stop blaming yourself for the Coxon thing. That's not your fault."

Nashbar saw some of Su Hao's thoughts and comforted him: "This is an accident, and it is also an arrogant victory for space creatures. The rebels performed evil rituals in the fortress on the top of the mountain, and dark creatures were also involved. In fact, our enemies this time were not dark creatures. They were also tempted, but General Karakoff did not notice this. Coxon paid the price for this, and we also suffered heavy losses."

Su Hao thought of another question: "Why must the infected person be Coxson? I remember that there were many soldiers searching for the fortress on the top of the mountain at that time, and there were also many National Defense Forces soldiers. Although Coxson was a recruit, he was a determined warrior. It was obviously more difficult to seduce him than to seduce others. If I were those space demons, I would definitely not choose a target with a higher chance of failure."

The deacon of the Holy See smiled dismissively: "Do you know Coxson?"

Su Hao suddenly became silent. The 118 Tactical Squad is a recruit. Before accepting the appointment, Su Hao had never met any subordinates, so naturally he had no way to talk about anything.

"Everyone has his own wealth, women, status... There are so many things in this world that we are trying to gain. Coxson is no exception. Like you, I have been in contact with him for the first time, but Coxson's scope will not be out of the inherent scope after all ※∷,w︾ww.. He may have more excellent qualities, kindness, integrity, courage, and fairness than others... But no matter what, Coxson is a mortal after all, and cannot have all kinds of qualities comparable to His Majesty the Emperor. He also has what he wants, which is his own secret. Space creatures are very good at discovering the subconscious of human beings. They know what you need, and this is a bait that no one can resist."

Nashbar sighed and said, "Koxen is the fifty-fifth infected person I have dealt with. I can feel anger from him. Because we, because of the source of temptation, and because of all the negative situations that may occur before, now, and even in the future. Space creatures will cause fear and anger in his mind in an all-round way, making it easier for him to become his prey. Major Su, the ritual objects you found in the fortress on the top of the mountain indicate that there is a certain rift here and there. Space creatures may just be the will to travel through, or it may be that the ontological energy has appeared here. Their movements, much faster than we imagined, have tempted a large group of people, namely the dark creatures and rebels who were killed by you."

"According to my guess, those rebels should have noticed the power of space creatures. They originally hoped to use this power to eliminate you all. But you and your team members are elites of the legion, with determination and will far beyond their imagination. Especially in the case of fierce battles, the temptation from space creatures has only become a sound that echoes in your ears, and cannot produce practical effects. Finally, it was temporarily sent to Coxson. It was a very coincidental opportunity. He happened to walk near the pool and was infected actively without distinguishing between reality and illusion."

As he said that, Nashbar raised his head and looked at Su Hao seriously: "You handled this matter very well. Otherwise, once the situation spreads, it will cause much more serious consequences than it is now."

Although Nashbar's final conclusion was extremely firm, Su Hao still felt that there must be something else he didn't know. He stared at the generous and kind face of the deacon of the Holy See, "Your Excellency, are you sure of all this?"

Nashbar smiled again. Su Hao suddenly felt that the smile of the deacon of the Holy See was very warm, and a heat flowed out of his body and limbs.

"Under normal circumstances, it takes at least two days for a team of purifying knights to get information and set off. It is not that we deliberately drag it off, but that it is difficult for dealing with space creatures, that is, demons, far more than enemies from the dark world. I said that they are not organisms and cannot be killed in conventional forms by weapons such as swords. Different energy forms must be handled in a neutral way. You also see that Coxon has become a source of infection, and once it spreads, it is likely that everyone will become like him. Preparation is always essential, and we must bring different response equipment for different situations. We are warriors, clergy, doctors, cleaners, and rescuers in various states."

"The attacks of space creatures may occur at any time. For this reason, the Holy See and the Inquisition jointly set up a complete monitoring system. Just shortly after you arrived in the space domain of DS66, we had monitored that a rift was briefly torn apart on the subspace surface of this area. The rebels and dark creatures in this area may be holding evil rituals at that time, using what they called "magic" to release some of the evil forces and move them against your weapons. So we came, and it was very quickly."

Su Hao looked into Nashbar's eyes: "Why do we know so little about the space domain? We should increase our detection power on them."

“It’s very difficult.”

Nashbar replied: "As I said, the human empire is built on the main world, where dark creatures coexist with us. The space realm is very likely to be the basis for supporting the existence of the main world. We have to use the space realm all the time. Although it is important to obtain resources, most people know very little about its dangers. For the research on the space realm, we are almost at the same level as the dark world. I don't know if you have systematic research on the history of war in the main world. Since the end of the last war, we have formed a relatively stable tacit understanding with the dark creatures. There is no evidence that the top leaders of the empire have had contact with the dark congress, and we are puzzled by this. I believe that the dark world is also confused about this situation. But no matter what, this is the result that both sides are most willing to see."

Su Hao asked: "Will this situation continue?"

Nashbar was obviously stumped by this problem. After a long time, he slowly said: "I don't know. Everything must be subject to the will of the emperor."

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ds A66 space field military base, space converter departure site.

The remaining soldiers of the 118 team were silent and walked back to their barracks along the prescribed passage. They had just participated in the holy prayer ceremony of all the victims of this battle. During this process, no one spoke except for the jingle of armor collision and footsteps.

The soldiers carried a coffin containing the victims, and their bodies covered with legion flags were lying inside. When they walked into the legion's special barracks, Deacon Nashbar rang an electronic prayer bell, and everyone took off their helmets and silently drew special religious insignias on their chests.

It was a practice similar to the practice of the Catholic Church on Earth in front of the body, except that the graphics and gestures were more complicated.

Su Hao wandered for a few minutes on the way to the weapon configuration room, and finally walked towards that direction. He was carrying the plate armor on Coxson's left shoulder, and the scratches left during the battle could be seen on it. When Su Hao walked into the room, he suddenly stopped moving when he planned to throw the terrifying souvenir in his hand into a corner.

He was not alone in the room.

Dai Xiaolou stood in the shadow next to the window, smoking silently.

"What are you doing here?"

Su Hao said while lowering the broken shoulder armor in his hand: "I was shocked. I thought I had walked into the women's dressing room. Don't tell me that you have a hobby of peeping at others. If you really need it, I can find someone to meet your abnormal needs. Of course, the premise is that you pay yourself."

"It's better to change your vicious speaking habits. Otherwise, no woman will really like you."

Dai Xiaolou ignored Su Hao's sarcasm, walked over, stood opposite Su Hao, and said indifferently: "Your reward content has come down. Do you want to see it?"

Su Hao took off his broken helmet and hung it on the clothes hanger, asking, "Why, is there any additional rewards besides the promotion of military rank?"

Dai Xiaolou glanced at Coxson's shoulder armor that was thrown by Su Hao on the ground and said, "The promotion of military rank is not entirely due to your own contribution. In fact, this time you used Coxson's power, and he helped you."

Su Hao stopped taking off his armor and asked in confusion: "Coxon's help? What does it mean?"

"I have no interest in what Nashbar told you. I just talk about the facts. Coxson was infected with a mutant virus. The Holy See had a sample of this virus, but it was obtained a long time ago. The sample had been exhausted. They obtained a brand new sample this time, and the Imperial Research Department also gained some benefits. I have to admit that you are indeed a very lucky guy. They awarded you another 5,000 imperial contributions. Together with military achievements, as well as after-war seizures and discoveries, the miscellaneous became a real rank of corps major. Even I feel jealous of this kind of thing. If your luck is used to deal with women, it is simply unfavorable. If you do this, I bet you will definitely be hacked to death by countless jealous men and heartbroken people."

Dai Xiaolou's jokes did not work for Su Hao as usual. Since leaving Deacon Nashbar's room, Su Hao has always felt heavy. He was really not interested in joking and did not feel relaxed.

"I've won you a good job."

Dai Xiaolou noticed this and immediately changed the topic: "Everything has two aspects. Let's talk about it bad first: Legion Major is a very high position, which means you can become a team captain. Note that it is not a tactical team, but a team with far exceeding the size and number of people. Its level is higher than the company, but it is also more dangerous."

Su Hao is somewhat aware of this: "You mean, I have to go to the battlefield as a team commander?"

"This is the most common situation and the choice of most people. The battlefield is the best source of military achievements. As long as you are brave enough, you can get whatever you want from there."

"This is the disadvantage of what you said? Why do I feel like a coward defending myself for cowardly behavior? OK! Let's talk about the aspects you think are good."

Dai Xiaolou replied with a smile: "Every area captured through combat needs to be consolidated by occupation. This kind of thing is usually left to the National Defense Forces to take charge. They have poor combat effectiveness and have a sufficient number of mobile troops. Haha! Just like Badam's 441st Infantry Division, Konoha Town, is the defense area he must be responsible for."

Su Hao took off his armor, moved the muscles on his shoulders, and asked seriously: "What, do you want me to take Badam's position?"

"How is that possible?"

Dai Xiaolou denied: "We are not the same system as the National Defense Forces. Although Badam is a brigade general, his status and power are far less than that of you, the major of the Legion. This is definitely not a joke. You'd better give up this damn idea as soon as possible."

Su Hao nodded: "You haven't answered my question yet, and you haven't told me what's the good side?"

"The Steinberg Technology Lieutenant has completed the final inspection procedure for the zircon you handed over. In the resource documents jointly issued by the Imperial Institute, everyone recognized that this was a brand new substance that had never been discovered, and agreed to upgrade the zircon you handed over now to a resource level, that is, purple level C."

"Continue talking."

"Only extremely important resource origins are eligible to be listed as purple. Haha! The space coordinates of h993 have been recorded in the list of core resource origins of the empire. According to regulations, such space fields, as well as the main world entry and exit points connected to it, must be supervised by the main force of the Legion. Congratulations, you are now fully responsible for the Konoha Town area. In the next step, the Legion Headquarters will give you full help."

"Can you be more specific?"

"Koba Town will become a war fortress, a strong and powerful frontier outpost. Medusa main battle tank, Destroyer tank destroyer, and even super armored weapons like "Storm Blade", as well as "Titan" combat mecha, can be configured for you. This means that you can get any form of support from the Legion headquarters. Financial resources, material, personnel, machinery, technology, etc.... You don't have to worry about the hellish pretenders, your biggest enemy is the dark creature."

This was simply a huge pie falling from the sky, smashing Su Hao to the point of being dizzy. However, he did not lose the necessary rationality and soberness. After thinking for a few seconds, he asked, "What do I need to pay for this?"

"I have to add that this is a two-way multiple-choice question."

Dai Xiaolou said seriously: "If you want to get what I said before, you must hand over the mining share of zircons equivalent to 90% of the time. Although the remaining 10% belongs to you personally, you have no right to sell them in the Imperial Market. You can only hand over the ore treatment rights to the headquarters of the "Steel Warriors" Legion headquarters. Of course, the price we offer will be fair, and you can also use this to exchange what you need from the Legion."

"for example?"

"You can get more military freedom and dominant power in regional combat. In short, you can freely appoint the heads of the minions and the number of members of your team."

Su Hao asked: "What about Konoha Town? Does it still belong to me? Or does it belong to the Legion?"

Dai Xiaolou replied calmly: "In name, belongs to the "Iron Warriors" legion, but actually belongs to you personally."

Su Hao frowned: "I can't see any difference between the two."

"The name belongs to the Legion, which is an effective external deterrent force. Your original personal property share in Konoha Town remains unchanged, and it is still 50%. The Legion will send combatants to garrison according to your actual situation and needs. Don't forget that your current rank is the Legion Major, and you can call any neighboring force in an emergency. For example, if Badam refuses to obey the order, you can shoot him, instead of begging him for assistance like last time."

Su Hao quickly called out the surrounding map of Konoha Town in his mind, thought for a while, and said, "Is my quota only Konoha Town? Or does it include other neighboring areas?"

Dai Xiaolou had obviously expected this problem: "Your administrative control is limited to Konoha Town, but military control is much greater than this."

"What does it mean? Can you say it more clearly?"

"Your development center is Konoha Town, because it is the entrance and exit connecting the space area of ​​HC993. It is equivalent to your logistics base, so no matter what you do here, it is in accordance with the interpretation of imperial laws. In other words, whether that town is expanded or reduced, it is your own business. Even if it develops into a large city in the future, it still belongs to you and no one can take it away."

"So what about military control? What is this?"

"Koba Town is located on the border of the empire. For security reasons, it must be built here to build a solid defensive fortress and various military facilities in a short time. But just being solid is not enough. You must lead the troops to actively attack the dark world opposite the border, expand the outer buffer zone, and drive them far away from this area. Only in this way can you get more military achievements and more support from the internal legion. This is the biggest difference between a simple-minded and a broad-minded enterprising person. Whether you want to be a stupid and wealthy mistress or a brave general who is brave in pioneering, it is not a problem. The key is how you choose and how to deal with the situation. Haha! You won't choose the former, but you will only become the latter. Is that true?" However, it is your personal, and no one can take it away."

"So what about military control? What is this?"

"Koba Town is located on the border of the empire. For security reasons, it must be built here to build a solid defensive fortress and various military facilities in a short time. But just being solid is not enough. You must lead the troops to actively attack the dark world opposite the border, expand the outer buffer zone, and drive them far away from this area. Only in this way can you get more military achievements and more support from the inner legion. This is the biggest difference between a simple-minded and a broad-minded enterprising person. Whether you want to be a stupid and wealthy mistress or a brave general who is brave in pioneering, it is not a problem. The key is how you choose and how to deal with the situation. Haha! You won't choose the former, you will only become the latter, is that right?"

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Chapter completed!