Stormtroopers / Ptilopsis Arrives on the Island

It would be better to go with Rhodes Island, who are willing to be taken advantage of, at least then we wouldn't have to trouble Deep Pool with our treatment.

Suika is certain that once these people recover from their injuries, anyone who can participate in the fight will choose to return to Deep Pool's side.

There was nothing Suika could do about it, after all, it was Victoria's own hatred, and she had to bear the consequences of her own actions.

After the group had been advancing for more than an hour, Suika, who was at the front, saw the members of the Stormtroopers blocking their way.

Upon seeing the Victoria soldiers blocking their way, the refugee column experienced some disturbance.

After all, if it weren't for the betrayal by the Victoria military, they wouldn't have had to leave their homes.

The sudden appearance of a Victoria army in front of them makes it hard not to believe that this is the military's purge of the Tara people.

Fortunately, Outcast and Jane managed to control the team.

Suika then went alone to the Stormtroopers and shouted loudly...

What are you all trying to do, blocking the road?

"If they can't deal with the rebels, are they going to use the heads of these old, weak, women, and children to make up the numbers?"

Although she knew that the Stormtroopers led by Horn were not like that, she had to do it.

Because she needed to let those behind her know that she and her group, as protectors, were on their side.

If Suika acts all familiar with these people upon meeting them, she's certain that the trust of those who were originally willing to follow Rhodes Island will drop significantly.

After all, in most people's simple values, the Victoria military had just betrayed them, and now Suika was so familiar with them, it was hard not to think that Rhodes Island was on the other side.

They and their men were tricked into coming here to give away their war merits to the other side.

Upon hearing Suika's words, the lead Horn spread his arms wide, indicating that he would not resist.

"No... I am deeply sorry for what happened in Little Hill County."

I never imagined the garrison would be so ruthless.

I swear, once I return to Londinium, I will report everything that has happened here to the higher-ups in detail.

Whether Tara people or others, they are all Victoria in my eyes, and we should not turn against each other.

Furthermore, we did not intend to harm anyone, but rather to ask for a chance to make amends for our mistakes."

Chapter 575 Stormtroopers

After the Horn finished speaking, Suika shook her head.

"Forget it, they won't believe you. To be honest, I don't really believe them either."

Upon hearing Suika's words, a bitter expression appeared on the faces of Horn and the members of the Stormtroopers behind her.

Suika's words were very blunt, like a knife stabbing straight into their chests, chilling them to the bone.

Don't these refugees know why they won't believe them?

To be honest, even now, they still find the events that happened in Little Hill County utterly absurd.

The city's defense forces indiscriminately attacked people inside the city with howitzers, resulting in heavy casualties among the residents.

The key point is that they used the most insidious dirty bomb.

If this matter is exposed, Victoria's international standing and reputation will be greatly diminished.

After all, even the most notoriously ruthless Ursus only resorts to such extreme measures against their enemies.

But Victoria herself was dealing with the common people.

Moreover, it was the city defense troops, who were supposed to be the protectors, who took action.

Under these circumstances, it is quite normal for refugees fleeing from Little Hill County to distrust Victoria's soldiers.

Even Outcast's plan was to send these people to another Tara people stronghold.

At least in Victoria, there will be much less hostility among these Tara people.

"How about this? We won't approach you; we'll just patrol and protect you in the vicinity."

I have observed your team, and its actual combat strength is insufficient, with the majority of its members being elderly, weak, sick, disabled, or young.

With us nearby, your safety can be somewhat guaranteed.

The Horn spoke with a sincere expression.

Suika thought about it and realized that her plan wasn't an option, but she would have to ask Outcast first.

After all, while she knew that Horn and Stormtroopers were trustworthy, the Tara people didn't, so she wasn't sure if this plan would provoke resistance.

Horn naturally wouldn't refuse Suika's answer, because through observation she had long understood that the actual controller of this team was that old woman from Sankta.

That's why she felt comfortable entrusting Tara's refugees to the other party's management.

After all, the Sankta have always had a very high reputation in Terra.

Others encountered in the wilderness may be dangerous, but if the other person is Sankta, they can be completely trusted. This can be said to be an unwritten rule passed down by word of mouth among those who travel in the wilderness.

It was precisely because of this positive reputation that Horn entrusted this mysterious team with the management of the Tara refugees.

"By the way, I have a personal question you can answer?" Suika looked at the Horn before turning back.

"Of course, may I ask?" Horn nodded. She could sense that the girl in front of her meant no harm to her group. Although her tone was a bit sharp, she had actually done a good enough job compared to the Tara people. So, in return, she wouldn't mind telling the girl anything that wasn't confidential.

My comrade met a redhead named Vouivre in Little Hill County. She was dressed similarly to you. I'd like to ask if you know her, and how she is doing now.

Upon hearing Suika's question, the members of the Horn group smiled with relief.

Horn glanced at Suika and the Outcast group that had arrived behind her.

"Bagpipe said that when she was in the city, she encountered a group that called themselves Rhodes Island and were rescuing people in the city. It must be you. No wonder so many refugees are willing to go with you."

She's fine. During the evacuation, I sent her and Triangle to search for support outside. The situation in Little Hill County is beyond the capacity of our small team; we need to bring in more forces."

"Okay, I'll head back now."

Suika pointed to the Outcast group, who were almost there, and said.

"No problem. By the way, thank you for saving my team members and for reminding them."

The Horn sounded, and the person in front of him recognized him. Wasn't this the same person who had rescued them from the city defense forces and told them their location when Triangle and the others came to their aid, thus providing them with support at the most crucial moment?

If it weren't for the sudden incursion from the side by the Triangle Iron team, which dealt a heavy blow to the unprepared enemies in Deep Pool, the team members behind them would likely have suffered heavy losses.

"You're welcome!" Suika nodded, then turned and walked towards the outcast.

"What's going on? Who are they?" Outcast asked in a low voice after glancing at the Horn not far away.

"They're from the Stormtroopers; the woman leading them is their captain."

"The Stormtroopers that little red-haired girl Vouivre mentioned?" Paper Shredder, who had encountered Bagpipe in the middle of the city, looked at Horn group in surprise.

As Victoria, they were naturally aware of the Stormtroopers' reputation, and upon seeing the Horn' group, they couldn't help but marvel at how their fame was well-deserved.

Although the opposing team also looked quite disheveled, their formation and the expressions in their eyes revealed that they were all absolute elites.

"That's right, it's them." Suika nodded.

"What do we do? Are they not letting us leave?" Outcast asked in a low voice.

"No, the Horn captain said they were willing to help us with the outermost perimeter security, and to avoid resistance from the Tara people, they wouldn't even need to get close to the main force."

Suika brought the meaning of the Horn to Outcast.

"Do you think they can be trusted?" Outcast asked Suika after a few seconds of thought.

"I think it's a good idea." Suika nodded.

"Then agree to their terms," Outcast replied.

"Captain..." Will said with some concern.

He was also Tara people, and although his family was fortunate enough to escape injury during the shelling, they were still quite frightened. Therefore, compared to the others in the group, he felt a deeper hatred for the Victoria soldiers and could better understand the refugees' fear of the Victoria soldiers blocking their way.

"It's alright. With so many of us, we can't escape their notice anyway. Rather than escalating the conflict, we can act as a buffer in the middle."

From Suika's words, one can sense that this Stormtroopers is different from the garrison in Little Hill County.

You must understand that, despite the hatred, the place where you and the Tara people behind you will ultimately settle is still Victoria's territory.

It's better to use them to help the refugees get used to Victoria again than to settle them down later and then find that they can't accept Victoria's administration because of what happened in Little Hill County.

Chapter 576 Saileach Enters the Island

After listening to Outcast's explanation, Will nodded in understanding.

Then they saw Outcast walk up to the group of Horn and his men.

After exchanging a few words, the Horn led his men to the side to watch the procession from a distance.

After a brief commotion, the refugee caravan resumed its journey and headed into the distance.

The Horn- wielding group followed at the very back of the procession, bringing up the rear.

In the evening, during their rest time, Suika first helped Outcast distribute food to the refugee group.

Because most of the unstable people and those who wanted to leave have already left, Outcast allowed Suika to be less demanding, increasing the food ration from 300 to 500 people.

As for why it's not fully upgraded, it's because it's unnecessary.

After all, the team consisted mostly of the elderly, the infirm, the disabled, children, and women.

These individuals typically consume only two-thirds or even less of the amount of food a normal man would eat.

The food is enough to feed 500 people, which is enough to fill everyone's stomachs for now.

After the refugees rested, Suika and Outcast went to a small hill where the Horn Party was stationed.

"Welcome, both of you. May I ask what brings you here?"

The Horn invited the two to the fire.

outcast looked toward the Horn

"That's right. I had previously arranged for someone to seek official support, since we simply couldn't protect so many people."

Once the reinforcements arrive, I hope you can help liaise with the authorities.

After all, you're from the military... it's much better for you to handle this than for us to."

"Of course you can, but if you do that, the outside world will attribute the credit for successfully rescuing the refugees to our Stormtroopers, which wouldn't be fair to you."

The Horn's proposal to outcast was strange.

This was not only an easy task for the Horn, but it also brought him considerable prestige.

But Rhodes Island clearly did this, so why didn't they do it themselves?

This made the Horn very suspicious.

"We choose to save lives not for fame, but because of the beliefs that Rhodes Island has always upheld."

Whether it's the Tara people or anyone else, we will not hesitate to rescue them when they encounter danger.

However... we are not the official body, and it is impossible and incapable of protecting them indefinitely until they are completely settled.

The authorities believe this is also unacceptable.

However, since what happened in Little Hill County, these Tara people will find it difficult to trust Victoria's officials.

Suika told me that you and your people are trustworthy, so I hope to entrust them to your care from now on."

After hearing the Horn, I roughly understood what "outcast" meant.

As she herself said, it was impossible for the Victoria authorities to allow Rhodes Island to fully intervene in the resettlement of these refugees.

After all, for a foreign company to have such a high reputation on its own territory is a very serious threat to the local rulers.

But the Stormtroopers is different; no matter what, it is backed by the military.

Moreover, standing behind the Horn was the noble class represented by Earl Scimandros, the "White Wolf."

Therefore, if these refugees are people she rescued and are considered part of her "achievements," then no matter where in the country the local lord is, at most he will ignore these refugees, but he will definitely not attack them; on the contrary, he will treat them even better.

This is because it means that the local lords would have to directly confront the two major factions: the military and the nobility.

To fawn or to resist?

Anyone with common sense wouldn't make the wrong choice in this situation.

After reaching a consensus on this matter, Outcast had Suika bring a Rift Beast's leg to the military.