Stellaris Crisis: Rise of the Swarm
Chapter 106

Heinrich

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After venting, Arthur's sluggish spirit seemed to have recovered a little. Facing the powerful and suffocating Chloe, he could not resist, but he was very unwilling to let him surrender. He still wanted to struggle.

He has been running the eastern border of the empire for many years and has a very high degree of control. The soldiers and nobles showed amazing tenacity with the support of the strong fortress. This was demonstrated when Robert's superior force besieged him.

If there is some foreign aid, give it a try. If you are not willing to do it, then give it a try.

Just do it, Arthur immediately returned from the balcony and sat on a chair to write a letter.

"Beautiful President Isabella: Every time I think of writing to you, I can't help but recall the way you shone brightly at the ball. Your appearance and charm, your conversation and behavior, every smile, every word and every deed were the focus of the audience."

"Recently, my mage discovered a magic crystal mine in the territory. The mage speculated that its reserves are very large. You also know that in the field of magic crystals, except for the Republic of Croland, no one dares to claim authority, so I hope to establish a chamber of commerce and invite you to develop it together."

"This era is a troubled time. I lost my mother a few years ago, and now I have lost my father. My brothers and sisters are fighting for the throne. The Eastern Territory is my fiefdom, and I have feelings for it. I don't want it to be devastated by war."

"When my brother Robert attacked the East Territory, I was still able to resist it. Now my sister, who has been unknown for many years, is back. She is carrying a prophecy and really comes with a terrifying monster. I am very scared and terrified. I don't know what kind of future the East Territory will face."

"Will Chloe really unify the human kingdom as predicted? If it is done with human power, I can accept it, but those monsters, those terrifying monsters, can eat people."

"There are rumors that she signed a contract with the devil in hell, and she brought those monsters from hell. I don't dare to judge her like that. I am just an ordinary prince who wants to protect the safety of one place."

"But every time I think about if the human world is really ruled by such a terrifying thing, I shudder. In the dream that scares me the most, it is the ruins of a city."

"There are bones everywhere, as well as the remains of buildings. The beautiful statues and exquisite art were all destroyed. People huddled and struggled to live in the gaps in the ruins. They didn't even dare to cry. Because they were afraid of angering the things outside, those terrifying Swarm monsters."

"There is something amazing and admirable on top of the ruins. It is a high tower made of broken armor, swords, and corpses. At the top of the tower is the highest Iron Throne in the human world. I can't see clearly who is sitting on it. I only remember her terrifying laughter that woke me up from a nightmare."

"As I write this letter, cold sweat has broken out on my forehead. This is terrible. Beautiful and wise President Isabella, I hope you will not be troubled by such a nightmare."

Arthur took out a clean handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped his forehead.

He does have attempts to bring the Republic of Roland into the game, but his fears and nightmares are real.

If the human world really slides into the nightmare direction, what should he do? What can he do?

After ringing the bell on the table, a servant soon knocked on the door and walked in.

Opening the drawer, Arthur took out a token and put it together with the letter, "Send the letter to President Isabella of the Republic of Croland. Give the token to Chief Psionics Master and ask her to tell our spies at Robert's place."

Having said this, Arthur paused briefly, but made up his mind, "Tell him that he can expose himself, and invite my two brothers here in my name. I swear in the name of my family that I will fight side by side with them and never betray."

After the servant took the things, he bowed and left.

Since it's a struggle, you have to struggle hard, Arthur gritted his teeth.

Looking at the battlefield in front of him, Heinrich felt very heavy. This was not a good defensive location. He had just led the kingdom's elite in a failed war a few days ago.

Now, he didn't know where he could lead these soldiers. Prime Minister George told him some unfortunate news.

Chloe Princess rejected their surrender proposal and has sent an army and Swarm monsters to attack the imperial army.

The prime minister and the king will return to the royal capital as soon as possible to organize defense. Heinrich's task is to stop the enemy and escape as much as possible.

This sounds like an impossible task. Although the command of all the armies is in my own hands this time, what's the use?

The troops abandoned a lot of heavy equipment and military supplies, and the rapid march also made the troops very tired.

More and more nobles are leaving secretly with their own people, and the morale of the army is so low that it is about to collapse.

Let him lead such a team in a blocking battle, not to mention the Swarm monster that blocks Chloe Princess. Even the most ordinary troops in her hands cannot defeat it.

Recalling the battlefield a few days ago, Heinrich, who had been fighting for thirty years, would also feel scared. Not only was he afraid of those monsters, he was also afraid of those soldiers who were desperate for their lives.

He could understand the ferocity and cruelty of Warcraft, that was their nature. How come those ordinary soldiers were the same as Warcraft? Their bloody battle resisted the elite troops of the Empire, which was the beginning of the entire war's slide to failure.

Heinrich was born into a traditional military aristocratic family. His family cultivated his military abilities and interests since he was a child. In fact, he did not like these at the time. He liked music and played the violin.

But how could a child born in such a family decide on his own hobbies? In exchange for time to play the violin, Heinrich worked hard to study military courses. Only in this way could he have a period of time at his own disposal after completing the courses.

Maybe it's because he is so talented. He not only achieved high scores in military affairs, but also made great achievements in art.

After graduating from the military academy, he joined the army like his previous family members, and then grew up rapidly in the war of blood and fire.

After independently commanding several key battles, more and more people recognized Heinrich's military talents.

Especially in the military conflict with the Croland Republic a few years ago, he led the Imperial Army with inferior equipment to a draw against the Republic's army, which was generally equipped with magic crystal weapons.

Heinrich was known as the strongest general in the empire. Now this imperial general was going to lead the empire's army in a suicidal battle. He no longer thought about military issues in his mind, but wanted to play his violin again.

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