allonlinenovel Chapter 775: Ruins and Walls, Purgatory on Earth
Chapter 775: Ruins and Walls, Purgatory on Earth
The damage range of the mother of all bombs was wide enough to plunge the entire Kumamoto Fortress and the surrounding area into chaos and destruction. The shock wave and high-temperature flames generated by its explosion could not only penetrate the thick concrete layer and penetrate dozens of meters underground, but also form a huge crater on the surface and spread out strong shock waves, razing all surrounding buildings to the ground.
Under such a powerful force, the soldiers inside the fortress were almost unable to escape. The loud noise and strong light produced by the explosion were enough to make them deaf and blind. Then, the high temperature flames and shock waves were like the tentacles of a demon, ruthlessly tearing their bodies and engulfing them in the sea of fire.
Some soldiers were blown to pieces in the explosion; others survived but were seriously injured, wailing in pain, struggling on the brink of life and death.
Even worse, the fire and toxic gases caused by the mother of bombs filled the fortress, making the living environment even worse. The soldiers lost their way in the smoke and flames and found it difficult to find a way to escape. Their respiratory tracts were corroded by the toxic gas, their vision was limited, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers.
Many soldiers supported each other in despair, trying to find a glimmer of hope, but ultimately they could not escape the fate of death.
Within this fortress of death and despair, the Mother of Bombs left its indelible mark.
The overpressure shock wave, that invisible and deadly force, raged through the Kumamoto Fortress at an astonishing speed of several thousand meters per second, like the angry roar of nature, instantly tearing apart anything that stood in its way.
This force not only penetrated the thick concrete walls, but also triggered a chain reaction deep underground, completely destroying the structure of the fortress. The huge energy generated by the explosion swept through the entire fortress like a violent storm, leaving the Fuso soldiers inside with nowhere to escape.
In this disaster, high temperature became another ruthless killer. The temperature generated by the explosion of the mother of all bombs was as high as 1000c-2000c, which is far beyond the range that humans can withstand.
The flames were like bloodthirsty demons, greedily devouring everything around them, turning the interior of the fortress into a sea of fire. The soldiers' clothes were instantly ignited, and their skin was quickly carbonized under the high temperature. Their wails and screams were swallowed up by the raging flames, leaving only desperate eyes and twisted bodies.
Even more suffocating was the fact that the explosion also quickly consumed the oxygen in the surrounding space, producing large amounts of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. These toxic gases quickly accumulated inside the sealed fortress, causing the oxygen content in the air to drop sharply to only 1/3 of the normal content.
The concentration of carbon monoxide far exceeded the safety standard, creating a suffocating and highly toxic environment. In this environment, the soldiers not only had to face the threat of high temperature and flames, but also had to endure the dual torture of hypoxia and poisoning. Their breathing became rapid and difficult, their lungs felt as if they were burned by fire, their consciousness gradually blurred, and they finally collapsed in this hell on earth.
The entire interior of the Kumamoto Fortress was now a horrific scene. Flames, thick smoke, wailing, and death intertwined to form a frightening picture. Soldiers' bodies were scattered everywhere, some were blown to pieces, and some curled up in a ball, dying in pain. The air was filled with a pungent smell of burning and poisonous gas, making it difficult to breathe.
Those soldiers who were lucky enough not to die immediately also fell into deep despair. Some of them knelt on the ground, grasping their chests with their hands, struggling in pain; some supported each other, trying to find a glimmer of hope. However, in such a harsh environment, their efforts seemed so small and powerless. In the end, they could only accept the arrangement of fate and silently wait for death to come.
This disaster caused by the Mother of Bombs not only destroyed the fortifications of the Kumamoto Fortress, but also brought indelible pain and damage to the Fuso soldiers.
Kumamoto Fortress, a military fortress once known as an indestructible one, now lies helplessly in the smoke and flames like the remains of a giant beast.
The shadow brought by the giant bomb spread silently like a giant beast in the dark night, covering more than half of the fortress and shrouding it in deathly silence and despair.
Under the cover of this shadow, the command posts of several division-level troops lay quietly in ruins as if they were isolated islands forgotten by the world, and the communication lines between them and the general headquarters were completely cut off.
Silence became the heaviest language at this moment, silently telling of the cruelty and ruthlessness of the disaster. The air in the headquarters seemed to freeze, and everyone held their breath, their hearts filled with anxiety and fear.
They knew very well that behind these command posts that had lost contact were countless brave Fuso warriors and their commanders, and at this moment, they were probably in great danger.
The supreme commander, Watanabe Haibara, seemed to have been drained of all his strength at this moment. He was trembling all over, his eyes full of disbelief and deep despair.
He looked at the emergency reports in front of him, and every word was like a sharp blade, ruthlessly cutting his heart.
"How is this possible?" Watanabe Huiyuan murmured to himself, his voice full of pain and struggle. He couldn't accept this fact, couldn't accept that the Kumamoto Fortress, which was regarded as an impenetrable natural barrier by Fuso, which stretched for hundreds of miles and was known as the miracle of modern Fuso architecture, had suffered a devastating blow so easily.
This was not only the destruction of the fortress's physical structure, but also a heavy blow to the morale and faith of the Fuso army.
As a series of bad news came, Huiyuan Watanabe's heart was gradually swallowed by despair. He realized that the outcome of this war might have been doomed from the beginning. Whether in military strength or technological level, China has already crushed Fuso in all aspects.
Watanabe Huihara's voice echoed in the dim command room with unquestionable determination.
He stood in front of the huge battle map, his eyes deep and complex, as if he could see through the thick smoke and look into the distance. His hands were clenched into fists, veins bulging, revealing his inner excitement.
"Send a message to Commander-in-Chief Yamashita immediately," said Huihara Watanabe in a deep and powerful voice. "Kumamoto Fortress...I'm afraid it will be lost." At this point, his voice trembled slightly: "All the troops stationed in Kumamoto Fortress will hold out to the end for the glory of the empire. Even if the whole army is destroyed, it will not hesitate!"
This sentence was not only a report to Yamashita Tomoyuki, but also a final mobilization order to all the soldiers stationed in Kumamoto Fortress. It was like an invisible force that instantly ignited the fighting spirit and faith of everyone in the command room.
They knew very well that at this moment, they were no longer just soldiers, but guardians of the empire's glory and hope.
The communications soldier quickly stepped forward and took the telegram handed over by Watanabe Huihara with both hands. Without any hesitation, he immediately turned and ran to the communications room and began to send this telegram carrying a heavy mission and tragic oath to the commander-in-chief of the Kyushu Legion, Yamashita Tomoyuki, via radio waves.
At the moment the telegram was sent, the entire command room fell into a brief silence. Everyone stood silently, with mixed emotions in their hearts. There was fear of impending death, grief for the sacrifice of comrades, but more importantly, a determination to uphold the glory of the empire.
"For the empire, for glory, we will never retreat!" Watanabe Huihara said silently in her heart.