German Eagle: Steel and Magic

Chapter 55
"It's okay, just come back, just come back."

Major Ruhr led Karl into his tent and offered him a cup of freshly brewed tea.

"However, your squadron leader hasn't come back yet. He took the remediation squadron to Frank's position to search for you. I have issued a notice and should be back soon.

"It's very dangerous." Carl frowned. Captain Hiram led the entire squadron to take risks for one soldier. It was somewhat reckless, but who asked that soldier to be called Carl.

"Captain Hiram is very experienced, I don't think he will force it." Major Ruhr smiled, he knew what Carl was worried about.

The two were chatting, when suddenly a team of military police came in, led by a lieutenant, the one Karl had seen before, and he saluted the two of them.

"I'm sorry to bother you, Dear Major Ruhr, according to the orders and regulations above, I must take Lieutenant Anpu Nimir back to the gendarmerie for review.

He has been missing on the battlefield for 25 hours, and according to regulations, officers and soldiers who have been missing on the battlefield for more than 6 hours must undergo quarantine inspection. "

The lieutenant is very respectful. This is a combat force, and they must be cautious in doing things. Once the dissatisfaction of the troops is caused and conflicts arise, the higher-ups will only pull aside.

But this kind of behavior is somewhat chilling. I managed to come back with my life. Do you suspect that I am an undercover agent?Even the gods don't know how to be a dog.

"Okay. Carl, you must be very tired. Just go there and have a rest. I will pay attention to this matter, and I will definitely not let people wrong you."

Major Ruhr said calmly to Karl, as a guarantee.

"I will always believe in the justice of the German Reich Army."

Karl saluted with a smile, but he didn't care at all. He also knew this rule, so he followed the lieutenant out very cooperatively.

When he arrived at the gendarmerie station, Karl suddenly remembered the words he had said to Janstorf, and felt a little embarrassed.

But there is no way, whoever made himself disappear for a day and a night, crossed a large area controlled by the Franks, and then appeared above the defense line of another army, would be suspicious to anyone.

"Lieutenant Anpu Nimir, we all know that you have worked very hard and haven't had a good rest in the past two days, so we will set the time for inquiry tomorrow morning, please rest here today.

I'm also sorry, according to the regulations, you can't leave this room, if you need anything, just tell the guard at the door, they will help you, I wish you a good rest. "

The lieutenant said very politely and considerately, which made Karl very grateful. He really needed to take a good rest. For him, there was nothing wrong with the quarantine inspection, at least he would not have to go to the battlefield for a few days.

However, Karl still made it easy to get himself into trouble, because of his "excellent performance", the Frankish Republic and the German Empire launched a fierce diplomatic war of words.

The Franks took the lead.

Originally, the military didn’t want to make the matter of Karl public. After all, he caused the Frankish military to lose a reorganized air mage squadron, and then lost eleven air mages in the subsequent pursuit and encirclement. Damages frontline morale, especially for Air Magisters.

But when the news that Karl was a young soldier spread to Paris, the diplomatic department thought there was something big to do here.

They claimed that Karl was a member of a young death squad secretly formed by the German Empire. He used despicable methods to assassinate Frank's aviation mages, causing a squadron to suffer heavy losses. The Germans seriously violated the war treaty and should be subject to international sanctions.

When the news reached the German Empire, the German diplomatic service couldn't sit still, and they immediately retorted.

German diplomats made public speeches, declaring that Karl was an outstanding talent and a nobleman of the German Empire with a clear origin.

After studying at the non-commissioned officer school, he should have stayed in the logistics department, but the raid by the Franks killed all his class, so Karl resolutely chose to go to the front line to avenge his classmates.

Moreover, he was brave and courageous in battle, took the lead, and won the Young Eagle Command Saber and the Medal of Courage. He was a model of German soldiers.

The accusations made by the Franks are unreasonable. They just deliberately smeared to cover up the ugly appearance of being beaten by Karl on the battlefield. This is a sign of cowardice and failure.

……

This war of words lasted for several days, and it was not calmed down until another large-scale battle broke out on the western front.

However, Karl was already famous at this time, the Germans regarded him as a hero, and the Franks regarded him as a devil. For this reason, the Franks offered a reward of [-] francs to kill Karl.

"Six thousand, I want to give myself a shot, and then go for the six thousand francs."

Karl passed the review, but learned that his head was worth six thousand francs, or nearly seven thousand marks, a huge sum of money.

However, it is not only the diplomatic service that is worried about him, but also the headquarters of the Central Army of the German Empire.

"This kid is really outstanding, and he can make the Franks furious."

The Central Army Staff in Berlin at this time.

Lieutenant General Pjork von Hollinger was sitting in his office, looking at Carl's information.

Standing opposite him was Colonel Clayton, the director of the Logistics Strategy Research Division of the General Staff.

"It is indeed excellent, but due to diplomatic pressure, it seems that we should transfer him from the battlefield to avoid further expansion of the dispute."

Colonel Clayton pushed his glasses and said lightly.

"Yes, I also think that this kind of talent is buried as a small captain. I remember that the new officer class at Imperial University is about to start, so let him go for further studies." Lieutenant General Hollinger finished. If so, put Carl's information aside.

"I heard that you have a new plan, let's hear it."

Lieutenant General Hollinger lit a cigar and took a puff, exhaling a large smoke ring.

"Yes, because of the shortage of front-line aviation magicians, I plan to form a more mobile aviation magician unit directly under the central army.

It is planned to form seven troops, which are composed of experienced officers and soldiers, and the command authority belongs to the team.

Set up a headquarters and equip a logistics department with the same mobile nature. If the frontline troops need support from aviation mages, they can be deployed quickly.After completing the task, return to the team quickly. "

While speaking, Colonel Clayton handed over a report to his superiors.

"Why squadron size, not brigade."

The man frowned. Based on his experience as Lieutenant General Hollinger, although aviation mages are scarce, if he wants to change the situation of the battle... at least the size of the brigade is needed.

"Because there are not enough people, if the size of the brigade is large, the logistical constraints will be very serious. Relatively, the size of the squadron will be more flexible. If the size of the brigade is absolutely necessary, you can combine the seven squadrons into two." Clayton did not panic. Busily explained.

"very good."

Lieutenant General Hollinger took a puff of his cigar, squinted his eyes and looked at Clayton, reflecting the experience of an old fritter.

"This proposal is very good. You can bring it up at the next staff meeting, and I will give you support. However, you need to find out the personnel. As for whether those troops will let people go, the staff won't talk .”

That's right, you implement your decision, and the staff will not intervene, but you have to bear your own "villain" behavior.

"Thank you for your support. I will make proper arrangements for the rest." Clayton smiled confidently.

"It seems that someone has already chosen."

"Yes, don't you think this is the position of a squadron leader?" Clayton pushed Carl's information on the table.

"This little guy? Are you sure you want him to be the squadron leader?" Hollinger is not too optimistic about this new star who has just made a name for himself.

(End of this chapter)