Interstellar Soldier

Chapter 455
Weeping Plains, the center of the barracks.

Although there were several earthquakes in succession, the tower still stood on the ground.For Som, what really worries him is not the earthquake, but the unfinished projects.The damage caused by the earthquake was limited, but an unfinished barracks could cost Thom the title of legion commander.It's not just punishment, it's insulting.For thousands of years, no legion commander has lost his black hat because he didn't build the barracks on time.If he becomes the first one, Som will have no face to survive.As a soldier who has served in the Legion for more than 1000 years, Som has always believed that the greatest meaning of life is to gain honor and fame.

The problem is, Som is the commander of the corps, not the engineer.

In fact, Som knew nothing about construction.

Som is a typical warrior. In the past 1000 years, he started as a soldier and was promoted step by step to become an army commander.Although he has worked in many units, Som has never been to an engineering unit, nor has he ever learned engineering knowledge.

Obviously, Som has the ability to command the army to fight, but he cannot control the progress of the project.

How long it will take for this damned barracks to be completed, Thom doesn't know, only the responsible engineering commander knows.Although the fleet sent a new engineering commander and more engineering troops, none of these newcomers knew much about the barracks.What made Som even more troublesome was that the continuous earthquakes had greatly delayed the progress of the project, at least that's what the project commanders reported.

It's just that Som's focus now is on the progress of the project.

The Fleet Command has been inquiring about the progress of the project. Nathan even personally sent an order to ask Som to report to him four times a day. He also clearly mentioned that if the barracks cannot be completed on time, Som will quit. From time to time, a new commander will come to take over.

The pressure from above left Som with no choice.

According to his order, the commander of the engineering force also reported the progress of the project to him four times a day, and he would report it to Nathan intact.

As for the result, Som didn't think much about it, and it was useless to think about it.

What he can do is to do his best to help the project construction, such as giving priority to ensuring the supply of materials for the project, and providing the most comprehensive logistical support for the officers and soldiers of the engineering force.If necessary, Somme will also mobilize officers and soldiers of combat troops to participate in the construction.

As a result, the three legions were completely dismantled and scattered in various places.

Som was vaguely disturbed by this.

Although the news from the Fleet Command and the grass-roots units without exception indicated that they were the only living beings on Slag Planet, but the strong earthquake that occurred before and the disappearance of the engineer commander Carlson in the earthquake made Thom was always worried.

Others don't know Carlson, Som knows very well.

Quite simply, the two had known each other for more than 1000 years and had always served in the same regiment, and Thom had always been Carlson's immediate boss.More importantly, more than 1000 years ago, Som and Carlson participated in the Fifth Greenwich War and have been fighting together.

In Thom's eyes, Carlson was a very good engineering commander.

Perhaps in terms of combat effectiveness, Carlson is not as good as the officers of the combat troops, but when it comes to engineering construction, I am afraid that few people can match him.More importantly, Carlson has a strong sense of responsibility, is meticulous in everything he does, and will never shrink back in the face of difficulties.

In fact, in terms of combat power, Carlson is not weak.

Som knew that Carlson had an S-class primary energy converter. Although it was captured on the battlefield, and it was damaged when it was captured, it could not fully function, but the performance is definitely not too bad, at least equivalent to ordinary AAA grade primary energy converter.Even if Carlson is not an officer of a combat force, relying on this original energy converter, he is still capable of dealing with natural disasters such as earthquakes.

The disappearance of an officer with a power converter in the earthquake is simply impossible.

Of course, the news received later explained Som's doubts.

According to the news sent by the Fleet Command, Carlson was not missing, but discovered the network of mine tunnels under the Weeping Plain after the earthquake. In order to find out the situation of the underground tunnels, he did not return to the army immediately.Obviously, this is completely consistent with his conscientious performance.In any case, the geological structure has a huge impact on the construction work of the barracks, and it is reasonable for Carlson to explore the underground tunnels.However, what made Som a little puzzled was that Carlson did not contact the Legion Command, but reported the situation directly to the Fleet Command.According to the regulations, Carlson should at least report the situation to the Legion Command at the same time, letting Som know what he was doing.

However, Carlson was still alive, which somewhat relieved Som.

In Som's view, as long as Carlson returned to the barracks after investigating the situation clearly, the later construction work would not be a problem.

The question is, when will Carlson be back?

The message sent by the Fleet Command was not clear, it only mentioned that Carlson was still alive, but did not mention when Carlson would return to the barracks.

All Som can do is wait patiently.

Of course, Som had already made arrangements.After receiving the news from the Fleet Command, he issued an order to let the troops deployed on the periphery pay attention to abnormal movements, and immediately sent him back to the Legion Command after discovering Carlson.In addition, Som also asked the new commander of the engineering unit to submit the construction report on time, so that after Carlson returned, he would take over the construction work as soon as possible.

However, a few days passed, and there was still no news from Carlson.

Where is he and what is he doing?
If Carlson can be contacted, Som would like to ask clearly.The large army was about to arrive, but the barracks hadn't been built yet. Som didn't know why Carlson was still outside at this time.With Carlson's ability, even if there is a problem with the communication equipment, he can return to the barracks.In any case, as long as Carlson wants to complete the construction of the barracks on time, he should not have stayed outside and should have returned long ago.

In fact, this is also the main reason for Som's uneasiness.

Don't forget that Carlson is a very responsible project commander. When he knew that the project deadline was coming, he had no reason to stay outside.

After a few days, Som's patience was exhausted, and his uneasiness became even stronger.

What's more, it's the last day.In other words, a large force composed of a hundred legions will arrive within 24 hours.Although the barracks has been basically completed, many peripheral projects have not been completed, and it cannot accommodate a hundred legions.

Carlson has not come back by this time, it is strange that nothing happened.

The question is, what accidents can happen in this ghost place?
Of course, Thom no longer had any hope for Carlson.It would be best for him to come back, but even if he didn't come back, he couldn't take everything for himself.

Construction proceeded as usual, and with or without Carlson, it had to be completed within a day.

Of course, not all are done.

According to the order sent by the Fleet Command yesterday, Somme must at least ensure that the basic construction of the camp is completed, that is, it can accommodate the [-] legions that are about to arrive.As for the outer defense line of the barracks, it is not a big problem if it is not completed for the time being. Anyway, there is no enemy on Slag Star that can threaten the legion.

As such, Somme adjusted the deployment of troops, including engineering units.

Under his arrangement, the engineering troops of the ten legions were all concentrated in the center of the barracks, that is, the barracks area. In addition, more than half of the officers and soldiers of the three legions participated in the construction of the project.In any case, it is definitely not an easy task to build a barracks that can accommodate a hundred legions.

Fortunately, many people are powerful.

In addition, the Fleet Command only requires the construction of the barracks to be completed, while other related infrastructure can be discussed after the arrival of the large forces.

Half a day has passed, most of the barracks have been completed, and the rest are almost completed.

Thinking of being able to complete the task in time, Som secretly heaved a sigh of relief.In any case, at least you won't lose your black hat because you haven't completed the construction task.

In fact, Som also knew very well that in more than ten hours, he would no longer be the commander here.

You know, Som is only the commander of the legion, and he is temporarily in charge of commanding the three legions only because he is the oldest of the three legion commanders.After the arrival of the main force, a new commander will surely come to replace him, and he will return to his original position.

For Thom, it was a relief, too.

Over the past few days, Som has realized that great power is not necessarily a good thing.

While he was thinking about this, a staff officer hurried over.When he turned his head to look at the staff officer, his eyes fell on the man at the door.To be precise, it was not one person, but several people, and only one of them caught Som's attention.

It was none other than Carlson whom Som had been thinking about day and night.

Behind Carlson, there were several soldiers from the Seventh Legion.

Thom didn't know the soldiers, but it didn't matter.He had already issued an order, no matter who it was, immediately bring Carlson to the army headquarters after meeting Carlson.Apparently, it was the soldiers of the Seventh Legion who met Carlson and sent him over.

After waving to the staff officer, Som walked towards Carlson without thinking.

Although the construction is coming to an end, it doesn't matter if there is Carlson or not, but the two have known each other for more than 1000 years, and Som is Carlson's immediate boss. Som is also very happy to see Carlson come back safely.Besides, there is still a lot of construction work waiting for Carlson.

Unbeknownst to Thom, of course, he was headed for disaster.

That person was indeed Carlson, but the one following Carlson wasn't a soldier of the Seventh Legion, nor was it a soldier of the Railing Clan.

Som didn't have the slightest defense, and he didn't need to worry about anything at the legion headquarters.

Besides, the Slag Planet is deserted and there are no other living things except the officers and soldiers of the Leiling tribe who came, so what is there to worry about?

(End of this chapter)