Cannon Fire Arc-Chapter 836 - 1: Grand Marshal Overall in Command of All Land and Naval Forces, First-Class Duke Guardian of the Nation (8K)_3

Chapter 836: Chapter 1: Grand Marshal Overall in Command of All Land and Naval Forces, First-Class Duke Guardian of the Nation (8K)_3

Wang Zhong: “The enemy has already deployed the 25th wave of troops at the front.”

“It was placed behind the swamp.”

Wang Zhong stroking his chin: “Interesting, when the Prosens attacked Carolingian, they took advantage of the Carolines’ complacency and went straight for the jugular from the Ardennes Forest.

“Now they are completely unprepared for us attacking from an ‘impassable area’.”

Marshal Gorky: “Mainly because this time it really is impossible to cross, not to mention the Armored Troops, even infantry would have difficulties crossing these marshes.”

Wang Zhong: “I’m not so sure; we should take a look at the situation on the front lines ourselves before making a decision.”

Marshal Gorky: “Go to the Front Army in Bielrisk personally? Okay, but this Front Army is weak. Even if we find a way across the swamp, we need to strengthen their forces for a breakthrough.”

Wang Zhong: “That’s no problem. Once it’s decided to attack from their end, we’ll rename them as the Livonia Front Army and reinforce them with enough troops.”

Marshal Gorky: “No problem. So, when do we leave for the frontline?”

“Us?” Wang Zhong was taken aback.

Marshal Gorky: “Of course. I have to see for myself what’s happening, and if I don’t think it’s feasible to attack through the swamp, I won’t agree to your plan.”

Wang Zhong: “Alright, come along then!”

Olga raises her hand.

Wang Zhong: “You can’t go!”

“Tch.” Olga pouts, “It’s not like I wanted to go. With all the bugs there, my delicate skin would really suffer!”

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March 6th, noon, two esteemed guests arrive at the defense area of the Bielrisk Front Army.

To avoid disturbing the army’s preparations and to maintain secrecy to prevent accidents, Wang Zhong and Marshal Gorky didn’t inform the front-line troops in advance about their visit.

The officers at the front line saw Wang Zhong and spit out their coffee, creating even a rainbow in the sunlight.

Vasily, seeing the captain’s reaction, opened his mouth to speak but was stopped by Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong: “Don’t overreact, Captain Comrade.”

“Sorry, Marshal Comrade, we didn’t know you would come, otherwise we could have tidied up.” The captain said as he dumped an ashtray full of cigarette butts into the bin.

Wang Zhong: “I’ve spent time as a low-ranking officer at the front and won’t scold you for poor housekeeping. Plus, we’re here for something more important.”

“What is it, Marshal Davarish?”

Wang Zhong went to the observation window in the bunker and looked out: “I need to understand this swamp.”

“Then you should find our Sergeant Baba Yaga.”

Vasily’s eyes widened in surprise: “Ah?”

Wang Zhong: “Baba Yaga?”

He recognized the name, a witch from Russian folklore, hence appearing in many games, such as in “Total War: Warhammer 3” where Kislev based on Russians has Baba Yaga witches as legendary lords, with Forest Wraiths among the troops.

In another famous Russian game—well, now a sequel series— “Stalker”, there is also a mission named Baba Yaga where you battle the old witch.

Not only Russians and their sequels have legends about her, but other Slavs like the Poles also have similar stories, though they call her an old hag.

Wang Zhong had also controlled Geralt to kill them in the game series of The Witcher.

At that point, Vasily couldn’t help but say: “Isn’t that just a story to scare children?”

Captain: “Yes, but the sergeant knows the swamp like the back of his hand, hence everyone started calling him Baba Yaga. Many people have been rescued by him; everyone says that if you encounter danger in the swamp, Baba Yaga will appear and save you.”

Wang Zhong: “Where can I find this Sergeant Baba Yaga?”

Captain: “I’ll take you; he’s definitely at our covert marsh outpost. Rather than guarding against enemies, it’s more about preventing our own fools from blundering into the swamp.”

Wang Zhong: “Alright, lead the way.”

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Thirty minutes later, the captain pointing to a small tent in the distant mist: “That’s our covert outpost, be careful, walk on the wooden planks, don’t miss your step. Both sides are swamp, you could sink. Only in winter when the ground is frozen is it somewhat safer to walk.”

Wang Zhong: “Got it.”

He carefully walked along the wooden planks below his feet; the sensation reminded him of the long-ago days playing the “Stalker” series, where a faction called Clear Sky had its main base in a large swamp.

Wang Zhong quite liked the plot of “Stalker: Clear Sky”, his emotional and shocking feelings during the final assault were no less intense than chasing Sheffield in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Speaking of which, by the time he had crossed over, Stalker 2 had been sitting in his STEAM library for a long time, he wondered if it had been released.

Marshal Gorky suddenly grabbed Wang Zhong: “Hey! Watch out!”

Wang Zhong then realized he had almost stepped into the swamp while distracted.

“Thank you.” Wang Zhong steadied himself and gave Marshal Gorky a slight smile.

Marshal Gorky: “If you had drowned here, Ante might have had to sacrifice millions more to defeat Prosen, you know my nickname.”

Marshal Gorky had commanded the Western Front Army and each attack suffered massive casualties, earning him the nickname of the Butcher.

If not for Wang Zhong reminding him several times not to be reckless, the casualties of the Western Front Army would have probably been even higher.

Wang Zhong ignored Marshal Gorky’s self-mockery, put aside his curiosity about Stalker 2, and walked briskly the rest of the way, lifting the tent’s door flap: “Is Sergeant Baba Yaga here?”