"Yes... I know... right, we have already been doing that. But... yes, I understand. As ordered, sir! Victory to the Empire (Sieg.Reich)!"
Lieutenant Colonel Herman Balk put down the headset, pressing hard against his throbbing temples, his furrowed brows showing that the combat group commander was in a state of agitation. It seemed that the recent communication with Admiral Crest had placed a great deal of pressure on the lieutenant colonel, and as for the source of that pressure, those present at the temporary Headquarters would soon find out.
After massaging for quite a while, the lieutenant colonel dropped his hand, the hesitation and anguish having disappeared from his eyes, replaced by a chilling coldness.
"Boyd, Moi."
"At your service, sir."
Lieutenant Boyd S. Bahar and Lieutenant Johannes Moi stood straight, chests out. They were staff officers of the regiment and also served as interpreters, responsible for communicating with the residents of the occupied areas.
