Chapter 1154 - A Repeated Fate (1/2)

Chapter 1154: A Repeated Fate

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Agatha, Iron Axe, and Edith departed for the front by train after they disclosed the operation plan finalized in Neverwinter.

The double-track railway had now forked out into four branches for both operation and transportation purposes, with exactly the same setting as the various stations. There would be much more work for the construction team, but headquarters understood that the terminus station, Tower Station No. 10, would probably not come into use for the final battle.

The commanders knew that once the contruction of all the stations were completed, there was nothing the demons could do to turn the table. First of all, it was extremely hard to destroy the “Blackriver” made of steel. Even in the event of a disruption of the transportation system, the army could still sustain themselves with the military supplies at each station while the railroad was amended. Given such circumstances, the demons could no longer defeat human beings by cutting off the supplies, and they certainly could not directly clash with the fortified stations and their firearms. The only way left for the demons was to stop the First Army before the completion of Tower Station No. 10.

In other words, the decisive battle would break out at any time rather than on a specific date.

The railway was now strictly protected by various bunkers, trenches, and fortresses.

Also, as Agatha had noticed, the railroad facing the Holy City had turned at a small angle, which enabled the train to parallel Taquila. Roland suggested that this was the optimal firing angle for the train-mounted guns.

The two armored trains, the “Blackrivers” were now standing magnificently at the end of the railway.

Like two moving fortresses, the armored trained were equipped with four revolving gun turrets that would instantly fire when the demons attempted to approach the railway. The 152mm-caliber Longsong Cannon mounted on the top was pointing at the sky in the direction of the Taquila city.

As Agatha ascended the lookout tower at the center of the encampment, she saw the city ruin half-buried in the thick, dense bushes around it.

Forlorn ran through her when she saw the dilapidated city lay woefully below her.

Even though it had been over 400 years, she could still make out the faint outline of the old Holy City from this desolate relic.

“Were you born there?” Edith asked.

Agatha nodded. The memories of the past flooded back to her.

“Congratulations. From today onwards, you’re officially a member of the Union.”

“You’re really the youngest High Awakened in the history of time. Welcome to the Quest Society.”

“Wow, you’re so amazing!”

…

“Do you know what you’re doing? They’re all valiant soldiers who devoted everything to the Union. They’re just in a coma, and you want to conduct tests on them?”

“You know how slim the chance is for them to wake up. They sustained head injuries! I’m sure they’ll prefer offering their bodies to dying in their sleep.”

“I can’t accept it.”

“This is an order signed by Lady Alice. If you can’t accept it, then you’re free to leave.”

…

“Your ladyship, the city is breached. I’m afraid the allied forces couldn’t hold up any longer! Let’s get out of here!”

“But my sister hasn’t come back yet.”

“She’s a member of the Defending Army and she’ll never abandon her post. If you end up dying here, she sacrificed herself for nothing!”

…

“Now, run for your life!”

“But… your ladyship, where can we go? Taquila is gone.”