"What do you mean there's no one left!" the former asked angrily.
"Guarding the north and going to war with the Sarkaz has already drained all our available manpower. The power ship and this batch of elites are the last teams we can muster at the moment. We originally thought of taking on a small organization as a training exercise; we didn't expect it to turn out like this."
The latter's answer left the previous speaker speechless. It wasn't that the Army Group had no people, but rather that guarding the home front required hands, the north required hands, and Kazdel required hands all the same. The Fourth Legion, fighting everywhere at this time, had already suffered a large number of casualties before this. So for a moment, they truly couldn't find anyone to continue targeting the Reunion Movement.
"So we're just going to watch our warship drift out there?"
"A High-speed Battleship isn't something those miners from the Reunion Movement can operate; they might not even find the way to the engine room. Now we must recall our people from Kazdel so that we have extra hands to take back our warship," someone suggested.
As a result, after the battle in Kazdel ended, shocking news reached their ears.
"What do you mean the power ship is now in the Emperor's hands? How did that group of miners get in touch with the people at Holy Steed Fortress? Why didn't our spies in Holy Steed Fortress send back a single shred of news!"
Some found it unbelievable, others found it too absurd. Still others felt that this might have been a setup by the Ursus Emperor all along. That organization called the Reunion Movement was just bait scattered by the Emperor; otherwise, there was no way to explain how they could defeat so many of their elite warriors while also transferring a High-speed Battleship to the Emperor's hands so quickly and secretly.
To this, the Emperor stated: what do you mean your Power Ship? This was clearly the Warrior, which he had only just finished constructing. Ah, there's still the emblem of the power ship on it? You must have misseen; that's just a symbol his own craftsmen drew blindly, and he'd have the craftsmen file those symbols off immediately.
This back-and-forth successfully drew the attention of the Old Nobility away. Coupled with the suspicion that the Reunion Movement was a weapon used by the Emperor to test them, the Fourth Army Group didn't dare to easily use force against the Reunion Movement anymore.
As for the thank-you gift the Reunion Movement received from the Emperor, it made everyone beam with joy. Because it was a small, independent mobile module.
Do not underestimate this thing. One must know that a mobile module in Terra is a moving town. Upon inspection, it was found that this mobile module was likely prepared for a certain mining company. This thing could turn into a bustling small town in a short time no matter where it was situated.
The entire mobile module was divided into four levels: the engine room at the bottom, and the middle two levels could serve as storage and farming areas. The very top was a platform where houses could be built. After their calculations, they found that this giant mobile module could easily accommodate everyone currently in the Reunion Movement.
With this, the Reunion Movement finally had a solid "homeland." Even if they encountered a Catastrophe, as long as there was enough food stored, it would ensure that everyone would not go hungry again.
As for whether they could defend it? At this moment, no one was worried about that at all. After all, they had seized quite a lot of weapons from Ursus this time. Not only was there equipment for countless ordinary soldiers, but there were also many Originium Casting Units for Casters, along with several heavy cannons and over a dozen howitzers. Although the firepower wasn't enough for external aggression, it was perfectly sufficient for the Reunion Movement's self-defense.
Even if the Fourth Army Group wanted to attack the Reunion Movement again, it would be extremely difficult facing them now that they were armed to the teeth. One could say that after this battle, Flandre found her sister and gained a way to contact her at any time, the young Emperor got a High-speed Battleship for free, and the Reunion Movement gained a fixed mobile module; all three parties profited immensely.
As for which family was the only one that lost out? No one cared, and no one paid it any mind.
Two days after the battle ended, that Mobile Block officially appeared before everyone. Looking at that massive steel creation, even Flandre, who had seen the vastness of Lungmen, couldn't help but sigh; Terra's technology was indeed somewhat unreasonable. Everyone moved their belongings while looking forward to a new life.
And at this time, the second batch of support from Rhodes Island arrived.
"It looks like you've won a great victory!" The person leading the team was a tough man with a thick beard and a steady, reliable face. The newcomer was none other than the elite Operator of Rhodes Island—Ace. Upon meeting Talulah and her group, he looked at the crowd moving into the Mobile Block and said in surprise.
"Indeed, we were lucky. Not long ago, we defeated the Ursus army that had come to suppress us," Talulah replied.
"Ursus armies don't carry Mobile Blocks with them," Ace pointed to the seemingly brand-new Mobile Block and said.
"This is a gift from another deal. To be honest, a week ago, we never imagined that the Reunion Movement could possess a Mobile Block of its own. The idea then was very simple: as long as we could spend this year safely here, it would be enough." Talulah looked at the mobile module not far away and also sighed with emotion.
"So the Reunion Movement has gained the support of His Majesty the Emperor? Please answer this question seriously, Ms. Talulah, because this concerns the continuation of our cooperative relationship from now on."
The one speaking this time was a man dressed in a black robe, looking elegant and somewhat like a Liberi. But those who knew him knew he wasn't a Liberi, but the only male in the Banshee Court, the next Lord of the Banshees, the face of Rhodes Island, and the champion Operator of the sliding stool race, "Logos" Enfeinir.
"No. To be precise, we captured a High-speed Battleship in the last battle, and we made a deal with the Emperor using that warship. The object of the transaction was this mobile platform." Talulah spoke frankly about the power ship; after all, that thing was too hot for the Reunion Movement to handle, not to mention they couldn't even start it.
"Just as Rhodes Island must build good relationships with the management of various countries to move between them, the Reunion Movement naturally needs to open up upper-level relations to make things easier for ourselves if we want to develop sufficiently in Ursus. With the path to the Old Nobility already blocked, the only choice we have is the Emperor's side. At least His Majesty didn't have such a large prejudice against the Infected to begin with; this level of cooperation is entirely in the interests of the Reunion Movement."
After Talulah finished speaking, the Rhodes Island group nodded slightly. Rhodes Island would not cooperate with the governments of various countries, as this would cause them to lose their independence. This was a basic principle. But Rhodes Island could not force its allies not to cooperate with local high-level authorities.
"Although I am somewhat interested in how the Reunion Movement captured a High-speed Battleship, now doesn't seem to be the time to talk about that. Shall we go and see the Rhodes Island camp first?"
Ace was somewhat surprised. A High-speed Battleship. The Rhodes Island landship was theoretically also a High-speed Battleship. So they knew very well what kind of price and strength were needed to capture one. In the history of warfare on Terra, there had never been a case where a High-speed Battleship was captured. After all, if the battle looked bad, they could just retreat. Even if surrounded, the firepower of a High-speed Battleship could cause extreme damage to the enemy.
But for Ace and the others, now was not the time to delve into this issue, but rather to find the doctors Rhodes Island had left here before.
"Are you talking about Doctor Anto and the others? Please come with me."
After hearing their request, Talulah led the Rhodes Island group to the Rhodes Island base within the Reunion Movement, which was located outside the Mobile Fortress. At this time, the place was bustling with activity. Many patients were coming and going in the base. Among them, most were the wounded from the last battle.
Fortunately, after dealing with Flandre's matters, Talulah immediately led people to provide support; otherwise, the casualties might have been even heavier. Upon learning that the eastern front had completely collapsed, those Reconnaissance Squad members still didn't believe it. After all, the east had a full regiment accompanied by a High-speed Battleship. Now you're telling me the mosquito hit the cannon; who would believe such a thing?
But the appearance of Buldrokkas'tee and the Shield Guards left these Reconnaissance Squad members stunned. After all, the only ones in the entire Reunion Movement who could stand their ground before the Ursus regular army were these Shield Guards led by Patriot. But if the Shield Guards were here, then what did the Reunion Movement use to block the Ursus army?