Chapter 1268: Taking on another heavy responsibility!
Zhao Chen is on guard duty.
I suddenly received a communication message.
The video window is open.
The same general reappeared before Zhao Chen.
"General." Zhao Chen straightened his stance.
Now that I'm working under someone else, I naturally need to behave myself.
The general's expression was somewhat gloomy, and he remained silent for a long time after seeing Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen did not speak at this moment.
People of this status don't visit the temple unless they have a reason.
They had already been told that their 18th squad was resting here, so there shouldn't be any other matters requiring contact.
After all, no matter how outstanding Zhao Chen's performance was, he was just a pilot of an interstellar fighter and a squad leader.
It is already a rare and commendable thing for a general or commander to take the time to commend him.
Now, contact yourself again.
That can't be anything good.
Zhao Chen.
There is now a very difficult person.
"After much deliberation, I believe only you are capable of this task," the general finally said.
I knew it wouldn't be anything good.
Zhao Chen's heart sank, but as the saying goes, "a higher rank can crush a lower one," and at this moment, Zhao Chen had no right to refuse.
He asked directly, "What is the general's mission?"
"We have received information that the enemy's starfleet reinforcements will arrive ahead of schedule."
If these reinforcement starships were to enter the battlefield at this time...
Then we would be unable to completely destroy this industrial base, nor could we safely evacuate.
Therefore, we need someone to lead a group of starfighters to intercept this interstellar fleet reinforcements and buy us at least half an hour!
After our screening process, we believe you are the best candidate.
After hearing the general's words, Zhao Chen cursed inwardly.
I knew I shouldn't be too flamboyant, or good things would just happen to me.
But since they had already spoken directly, Zhao Chen had no way of refusing.
He could only ask, "May I ask, how many interstellar warships does the enemy have as reinforcements?"
"Thirty thousand ships."
Zhao Chen's expression grew even more gloomy.
How could they possibly withstand 30,000 interstellar warships with just their interstellar fighters?
"How many interstellar fighters can you arrange for me?" Zhao Chen asked.
Since he couldn't refuse the task, Zhao Chen had to figure out exactly what was going on.
Seeing this, the general simply explained everything to Zhao Chen.
After hearing this, Zhao Chen felt an even stronger urge to flip the table.
They held off 30,000 enemy interstellar warships for half an hour. Among these 30,000 interstellar warships, there were three suspected near-T6 level interstellar warships, 300 T5 interstellar warships, 5,000 T4 interstellar warships, and the rest were all T3 interstellar warships.
What was arranged for Zhao Chen was only one million interstellar fighters!
In addition, there is a swarm of 30 million interplanetary drones.
"Can't we increase the number of interstellar fighters?" Zhao Chen asked tentatively.
The general shook his head helplessly: "For this operation, we have assembled a total of 30 million interstellar fighters."
Excluding interstellar bombers, interstellar reconnaissance aircraft, interstellar supply transport aircraft, and other types of aircraft.
There are only 20 million real interstellar fighters.
Previously, when traversing the super asteroid belt and attacking the positions of two thousand enemy ships.
We have already lost ten million starfighters.
Within this industrial base, there are still two to three hundred enemy ships struggling to survive, and attacking the defensive facilities of those interstellar industrial bases also requires the assistance of interstellar warships.
Therefore, all we can provide you here is one million starfighters.
After frowning for a moment, Zhao Chen said, "General, this mission is very difficult."
Zhao Chen!
This isn't a discussion between the general and you.
It is an order.
"You must carry out this order no matter what." At that moment, a gloomy, arrogant voice came from outside the video window on the other side.
Zhao Chen frowned.
The general glared at a small communication window next to the video window.
Then, looking at Zhao Chen with some shame, he said, "I know this mission is difficult."
However, based on your previous experience commanding the 18th Squad in operations, I believe you are the most suitable candidate.
Of course, you can refuse.
If that's the case, then I'll have to send someone else to carry out this task.
The outcome is unknown.
But no matter what, even if we are completely wiped out, we must completely destroy this industrial base.
Although that's not the outcome we wanted to see.
But this is also our mission in this operation!
The general's words put Zhao Chen on the hot seat of adversity.
It's not an option to ask Zhao Chen to refuse the mission, nor is it an option to accept it.
Accept the mission; it looks extremely difficult.
You won't accept it.
Judging from the general's attitude, he is determined to destroy this industrial cluster.
By then, it won't be up to Zhao Chen to decide whether he wants to leave.
Finally, Zhao Chen spoke up: "General, I am willing to accept this mission."
Rather than leaving your fate in the hands of others, take it into your own hands.
"That's wonderful!" The general was thrilled to see that Zhao Chen was willing to accept the offer.
He said, "Don't worry, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
From this moment forward, you are promoted directly to Major!
As long as you can hold on for half an hour.
When we get back, I will put in a good word for you.
"At least I'll give you a senior colonel!"
The promise the general made at this moment.
His staff officers around him were all astonished.
The guy who had spoken so arrogantly earlier was even more eager to persuade him, but he was silenced by a glare from the general.
What does it mean to be a senior colonel?
Keep in mind that above a senior colonel is a brigadier general.
That's the general's rank.
This means that Zhao Chen may even have the potential to directly command a starship legion.
In the history of the Star Alliance, there has never been such a legendary speed of advancement!
"General, these rewards are not important."
I can accept this task.
"But I have a few conditions," Zhao Chen said seriously.
"Speak!" the general said without hesitation.
"First of all, regardless of my current rank, what will be the rank of the captains of the one million interstellar fighters I will be commanding in the future?"
"Obey my orders unconditionally!" Zhao Chen said.
"No problem! I'll grant you permission."
"You being here is equivalent to me!" The general readily agreed.
"In battle, no matter what orders I give."
Even to put it radically, I could send all one million starfighters on a suicide mission.
"Even you can't interfere!" Zhao Chen said.
The general hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Alright! I agree!"
Even I, from this moment on, will not interfere with any of your orders.
"One last condition," Zhao Chen paused before continuing, "The 18th Squad will not participate in this mission."