Chapter 172: Gerhardt's Path, VEGAN's Path

The VEGAN army moved towards the federal territory in large numbers, and even the Downs Fortress, which had been sitting firmly in the rear, also joined the team this time.

"Our operational goal this time is to occupy Nordram, an important production satellite in the Earth's circle. After completion, we will forcibly dock it with the Mobile Fortress Downs and use it as a frontline base to conquer the Earth!"

"Oh~!"

After listening to Gerhardt’s story, everyone present at the meeting exclaimed.

"Are you kidding!? This kind of thing..." Doll Frost retorted in horror. In his opinion, there was no possibility of success in this kind of battle.

"Using the industrial production capacity in Nordrum has greatly improved our army's supply skills, and the satellite residents can be used as laborers and hostages at the same time. The enemy will not be able to easily attack us." Medel Sant for Jha Te added.

"But! The possibility of success in this kind of battle..."

"This is Lord Izelkandar's will."

As soon as these words came out, those who originally had objections all stopped and fell silent. Izelkandar's order was absolute to them, and they could not refute it even if they knew it was wrong.

"To take back our homeland, the Earth, from the ignorant and incompetent Earth species! It's time to fight!"

The meeting was disbanded, and everyone returned to their original posts with doubts and uneasiness. Dole Frost and the other three followed Gerhardt to his office.

"Commander Gerhat, this operation is too dangerous, and the chance of success is extremely slim!"

"Furthermore, the morale of our army is still at a low stage. It is impossible for the Earth Federation to watch us occupy Nordram."

"Even if we succeed by luck in the end, our army will definitely suffer heavy losses. Not only will it not have enough ability to control Nordram, but it will also be unable to resist the counterattack of the Earth Federation. Does the commander really intend to use the satellite residents to threaten the Earth Federation?"

"Please ask the commander to change the battle plan!"

The three guards persuaded each other.

"Dor, Offa, Dieter, unfortunately, I can't change the battle plan. This is an invasion operation personally drawn up by Lord Izelkandar." Gerhat replied.

"How could it be..." There was disappointment and unwillingness on the faces of the three people. Gerhart's meaning was obvious. Although he was the commander-in-chief, he was still controlled by Izelkandar. If he wanted to change the battle plan, he could Izelkandar must nod.

"Commander Gerhart, can you give Lord Izelkandar some advice?" Doll Frost requested.

"Do you think I want to implement such a plan?" Gerhart asked the three of them in a bad tone.

"This... is rude of us." Dole Frost and the other three lowered their heads, feeling ashamed after hearing this, knowing that just now they were still blaming Gerhard for insisting on executing the unintended battle plan.

Gerhardt looked at the three people and saw that they really understood him. He bowed his head in shame and felt a sense of identity that he had never felt in the army. The only three people in the [Demon] army were not able to deal with him, and the others Everyone obeyed his orders, and Daz Roden, Medel Sant and others fully supported him.

But most of the people who support him do so subconsciously because of Izerkanda's influence. The person they respect and recognize is Izerkanda, not Gerhardt. The remaining small number of people are basically people at the bottom. , If you don’t have your own thinking, you just listen to whoever comes up.

Only the three members of the Guards truly recognized and respected him.

"...Dor, Offa, Dieter, can I trust you?" Gerhat asked after thinking for a while.

"Commander Gerhart!" The three men suddenly looked up and were stunned.

Can they be trusted? sure!

After experiencing several battles, they have sincerely recognized this young commander, whether it is his ability or philosophy, or his consciousness and will.

But... when they asked this question at this time, they felt an awkward feeling, as if...

"Of course, Commander Gerhart." Doll Frost said first. No matter what Gerhart meant, he still agreed first before knowing what was going on.

"Then I hope you can believe in me just as I believe in you." Gerhart said to the three of them.

"Yes!" X3

"Lord Izelkandar's plan is not just as simple as occupying Nordram. Even... Lord Izelkandar had no intention of making this plan succeed from the beginning."

"What do you mean!?"

Gerhart raised his hand and pressed down, letting the three of them calm down, and continued to tell the three of them the full story of Izelkandar's so-called "perfect invasion plan".

"This! How is this possible!?"

"Lord Izelkandar...why do you do this?"

"Lord Izelkandar's plan is indeed perfect, and its final success is destined, but..."

The three of them all understood why the invasion plan was called a "perfect" one. It can be said that this plan is bound to succeed, but the question is...after it succeeds, how many people in the entire army will survive? How many people will be treated as outcasts without knowing it?

"Commander Gerhart, why don't you inform everyone of the complete battle plan?" Doll Frost asked.

But as soon as he asked the question, he regretted it because he had already guessed the answer.

"Lord Izelkanda does not allow the final stage of the plan to be leaked in advance. During the descent, everyone must hide and must not be discovered by the Earth Federation. Otherwise, they will not be able to hide on Earth, and all previous sacrifices will be in vain. Therefore, when the surface combat plan is about to fail, everyone will receive a secret order to execute the final stage." Gerhard said.

"Lord Gerhard..." Dor Frost was silent for a while, and changed his address to Gerhard, "...Why tell us?"

The answer to this question is very important to them because it is related to their loyalty.

"If... I mean if, one day in the future, I stand on the opposite side of Lord Izelkanda, will you... still believe in me as you do now?" Gerhard asked the three.

"Lord Gerhardt!? Are you going to betray..."

"I will not betray VEGAN, nor my compatriots." Gerhardt said firmly, "I respect Lord Izelkanda very much. He brought hope of survival to us and the people of VEGAN, and gave us the opportunity to return to our hometown, to Eden. Dor, Offa, Dieter, think carefully about the miserable state of our hometown, the barren land, and the people who may be lost at any time.

Reaching Eden is not only our goal, but also their long-cherished wish. In order to go home, in order not to die at an unknown time due to strange diseases, this is a goal that must be achieved!"

"Then why do you..."

"Lord Izelkanda has changed, or...old. As the war continues, I have found a different path from Lord Izelkanda, and this path should be the direction we strive for." Gerhardt said.

"Lord Gerhard..."

"It cannot be denied that it was the Earthlings and the Federation that abandoned us and our ancestors and left us to fend for ourselves, but should we really hate all Earthlings because of a few termites? Have there been no termites in VEGAN?"

"So you want to... negotiate with the Federation?"

"Yes, but not now. First, we need to use Fleet Asuno and Yang Hui to clean up the corrupt Federation and create the possibility for peace talks. Otherwise, those who only care about their own interests and status will not accept our existence; then, defeat the Earth Federation!"

"Defeat the Federation? Isn't it about peace talks?" asked Orfa.

"Yes, but VEGAN must negotiate with the Earth Federation as a victor. VEGAN's technological level is indeed higher than that of the Earth Federation, but VEGAN is at a disadvantage in terms of total population, resources, and territory, so ordinary peace talks will only cause VEGAN to continue to be suppressed by the Earth Federation. In this way, the lives of our compatriots will not change much.

So we must win this war and stand in front of them as a victor, instead of letting them pity us!"

This is the path that Gerhardt found, to win the final victory in the war, negotiate with the Earth Federation, and strive for more opportunities and benefits for the people of VEGAN.

It is impossible for the earthlings to be exterminated, nor is it possible for them to be enslaved by VEGAN. Throughout human history, there will be resistance if there is oppression. VEGAN cannot trample on the earthlings with a high-handed attitude, but should integrate and coexist with them in an equal attitude.

"Lord Gerhardt..." The three were shocked by Gerhardt's plan and ideals.

There is a slight conflict with Izelkanda's propaganda, but the clear phased goals are more convincing than Izelkanda's propaganda, and they are more feasible and have a higher success rate, and can reduce the sacrifice of compatriots.

Let the three people believe from the bottom of their hearts that this should be the more suitable way for VEGAN to move forward.

"So Dol, Offa, Dieter, are you willing to believe me, follow me, and move towards this goal together?" Gerhardt asked the three.

His tone was flat, as if he was sure that the three would agree at the beginning, but Gerhardt was very nervous in his heart, because he was not sure, he knew very well what kind of status Izelkanda had in VEGAN.

So Gerhardt quietly held the pistol hidden under the table. If the three refused, he would kill them immediately and never let them leak their plans.

"Lord Gerhardt, I am willing to follow your footsteps!"

"Your will deeply moved me, Lord Gerhardt, and I am willing to follow you."

"Lord Gerhardt, please allow me to fight alongside you."

What made Gerhardt relieved was that the three of them did not hesitate for too long and gave their loyalty to Gerhardt.

The three of them were not fooled by Gerhardt and agreed on the spur of the moment, but they sincerely recognized Gerhardt's plan and were willing to fight for it.

"Thank you." Gerhardt stood up and bowed to the three of them. He was very moved and excited, because his plan had taken the first step forward at this time and found the first batch of like-minded companions.

"Then, I will issue the first order to you as Gerhardt Garrett."

"Please give the order."

"Live! No matter how difficult it is, you must live! Then work with me to open up a bright future for my compatriots!"

"Yes!" X3