Gu Ji saluted.

As soon as he finished speaking, the hatch below the turret was opened, and Ler poked his head out, struggling to say:

"Report, Lieutenant. I am Ler, a gunner from the 15th Armored Division. Our squad was destroyed by enemy forces on the eastern coast highway. While retreating to the Rice District, we fortunately encountered Herman from the 29th Armored Division, who saved us and suggested the daring tank seizure."

Gu Ji couldn't help but glance down at Ler.

He hadn't expected this middle-aged man to bring it up first instead of taking the credit for himself.

Upon hearing that these feats were accomplished by an ordinary private, a hint of surprise flashed across the lieutenant officer's face, and he nodded:

"Herman, your performance is very commendable. I will report these merits to our superiors. My name is Luca, and I am the commander of tank No. 12 in the 1st Guard Banner Armored Division. Since you don't have a commander, you may as well follow me for now!"

"Yes, Sir!"

The first to respond was Eugen, emerging from the gunner's hatch.

No wonder he was so excited.

The 1st Guard Banner Armored Division was one of the earliest Armed Schutzstaffel units formed by Riv Lechite, known for its ruthlessness, efficiency, and fierce combat, a renowned top-tier division in WWII.

This could be clearly seen.

From the numerous iron rings hanging on Luca's Tiger Tank.

Each iron ring represented the destruction of an enemy tank.

Furthermore, because the 1st Guard Banner Armored Division was withdrawn from the Eastern Front to support the Outer Southern Isles, it indirectly led to the defeat of the Hans Army in the Battle of Kursk, illustrating its significant importance.

However, Gu Ji didn't really want to follow him.

Luca's demeanor clearly showed he was a valiant officer. If he decided to lead them to the front lines, wouldn't that be rushing to die?

Just as he was pondering how to influence the decision.

Roar...

A sharp engine roar sounded from the sky.

Looking up, he saw a chubby military-green propeller fighter diving down — the famous P-47 Thunderbolt of the Hawk Army!

"It's an enemy aircraft!!"

Gu Ji shouted loud and urgently urged Ler to leave.

Luca picked up the binoculars and took a look, spotting several motorcycles on the main road to the east.

"Damn Roman fools, luring Hawk Army aircraft to their own base, head to the west, find a ruined building to hide!"

At his command, the two Tiger Tanks roared westward with full engine power.

But Luca's tank had suffered too many shell hits, and the deformed deck obstructed the tracks, significantly reducing its speed.

In less than two minutes, the Roman Empire's motorcycle infantry caught up with them.

The so-called motorcycle infantry consisted of a tricycle pulling a sidecar armed with a light machine gun or anti-tank gun, offering great mobility due to the lack of heavy armor.

However fast they were, they couldn't outrun a fighter jet.

Within half a second, the Hawk Army Thunderbolt descended from behind, circling around them overhead.

The pilot probably hadn't expected it.

Initially just pursuing a motorized unit, he ended up spotting two Hans Army tanks as well.

In the next moment, the fighter started its dive.

Ratatat...

Two 12.7 mm M2 Browning heavy machine guns unleashed their terrifying firepower.

A Roman motorcycle infantryman hardly had time to react before bullets tore through his neck, blood gushing like a fountain, and the motorcycle went out of control, crashing into a wall and exploding on-site.

Seeing their comrades slaughtered, Roman soldiers continuously shouted for help.

But by then, Gu Ji had already ducked back into the turret.

No joke.

At this moment, anyone showing their head would be dead.

Within no time, seven or eight Roman motorcycle infantry units were annihilated, leaving only one escaping into the nearby alley.

Thus, Gu Ji's Tiger Tank became the fighter's main target.

"Clang clang clang..."

Even hiding inside the turret, Gu Ji could clearly hear the sound of bullets hitting above and behind. In the next moment, a massive explosion erupted in the left front of the tank. The shockwave splattered soil over the tracks and side armor.

Ler gritted his teeth.

"It's the external rocket launcher!"

"The observation window is smashed, I can't see clearly..."

Eugen shouted tensely, while Apu curled up in the corner of the ammunition storage, clutching his head.

Luca's commanded Tiger was in even worse shape. Under continuous machine cannon fire, its track finally succumbed, breaking on the spot. With one "leg" gone, its movement became slower, and with a loud bang, it was hit by a rocket shell in the middle of the boulevard.

Gu Ji knew it would soon be his turn.

His eyes constantly scanned the surroundings through the commander's observation window but couldn't find a path big enough for the Tiger to pass through.

The next rocket landed.

Gu Ji saw a collapsed ruin in the front left; in the face of life and death, he couldn't be too picky.

"Officer, drive into the ruins on the right front!"

Ler didn't have time to question, he could only turn the wheel and rev the engine hard, charging into a crack in the ruins, triggering a secondary collapse. Large debris fell, burying them inside.

...

...

"The aircraft has gone far away."

After waiting for a good fifteen minutes, Gu Ji finally took his ears away from the armor. With enhanced hearing imprint, it wasn't hard for him to determine the fighter jet's location.

Apu, hiding below, swallowed nervously, his throat tight.

"Are you sure, or should we wait a bit longer?"

"How can you be so cowardly, truly disgraceful for a soldier of the Hans Empire!"

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