Chapter 5: A New Day

He glanced at his bag and, still reluctant, took out the small black leather notebook and handed it to Hitler: "This contains my analysis of the current political situation in Germany, which may be of some help to you. It is of no use to me anymore, so I will leave it to you."

The middle-aged man who glanced at him set down the newspaper in his hand and took out a notebook to write the following passage: "Any peace treaty, anything that our enemies cannot take from us, is: a strong belief. When fate calls upon the German people to arm themselves once again—this day will inevitably come—they will see warriors, not cowards, firmly grasping their loyal weapons. As long as there are hands and will as strong as steel, it does not matter what weapons are used." When fate calls upon the German people to arm themselves once again—this day will inevitably come—they will see warriors, not cowards, firmly grasping their loyal weapons. As long as there are hands and will as strong as steel, it does not matter what weapons are used.

Since he arrived in this era, he has participated in only two battles. In the first battle, the enemy used poison gas, and he saved many lives of his comrades, for which he was awarded the Iron Cross. In the second battle, as a sergeant, he was walking near the field hospital and helped carry two stretchers back to the field hospital.

"Sergeant Akado, congratulations on your promotion to Second Lieutenant. Here is your appointment letter." The Major was very polite, first shaking hands with Akado before handing him the relevant documents. He then solemnly took out a contract and laid it flat on a small pedestal table next to a vase, pointing to the blank space above: "In light of your outstanding performance in the war, we are prepared to specially recruit you into service as a new Second Lieutenant in the German Armed Forces. Your specific duties will be overseen by Major Gordon. However, according to the Versailles Treaty, you must confirm that you voluntarily join the new German Armed Forces." He pointed to the blank space above: "In light of your outstanding performance in the war, we are prepared to specially recruit you into service as a new Second Lieutenant in the German Armed Forces. Your specific duties will be overseen by Major Gordon. However, according to the Versailles Treaty, you must confirm that you voluntarily join the new German Armed Forces."

Major Gordon's office is in Hamburg. The ticket provided to you is here along with the books. You must set off immediately; he will assign you your new position, Sergeant. He handed Akado a ticket, and the officer beside the major casually tossed the ticket onto the documents. Just a moment ago, Akado had slightly defied him for Hitler, and now there was no need for him to show Akado any courtesy.

The middle-aged man held the newspaper with slightly tense fingers, and his arm involuntarily trembled a bit

My plane is right over there. The train has already left the small station far behind, with endless grasslands stretching on both sides of the railway. In the distance, there are rolling hills; however, in between the grasslands and the hills, there are densely parked German fighter planes.

Mr. Adolf Hitler. Akado solemnly approached the somewhat dejected Hitler and gently patted him on the shoulder: I will find your place to stay as soon as possible and try to get in touch with you. Since I am in the military camp, I must obey the arrangements, so I may be stationed in any territory of Germany. I will do my best to have them transfer me to a more liberated department. During this time, you will have to rely on yourself.

Watching the departure of the major and his entourage, Akado began to pack his belongings. He did not understand why the officers of the new German army had chosen him, especially among 100,000 soldiers. Nevertheless, he mechanically placed some of his personal items into his bag, including a small notebook, a small mirror, a lunchbox, and a partial military map of the Lime region

Akado was polishing his Iron Cross medal when he looked up and saw several officers standing at the door, calling his name loudly

I am Akado, sir!" Akado raised his hand, stood up, and walked over to the major who had called his name.

The man did not pay attention to the two soldiers beside him who were introducing themselves; instead, he held a newspaper and focused intently on it, as if there were some important news printed on it

"Excuse me, which one is Akado? Sergeant Akado!" A major, accompanied by two lieutenants, appeared before the soon-to-be-dissolved and disbanded Austrian Infantry Corps, just as he had the last time. They stood at the entrance of the wounded corridor of the hospital in the small town of Basvalk, asking loudly.

I have made up my mind. Akado walked up to the major officer, took the pen, and signed his name on the document: Akado Rudolf. After writing his name, he stood at attention and saluted: "Sir, I can set off immediately to report for duty"

The train's whistle sounded, pulling Akado's thoughts back to reality. The carriage was still crowded, filled with the stench of sweat. Wounded soldiers and civilians in patched clothing were visible everywhere on the train. Years of war had drained the vitality of this country, and outside the train window lay a scene of devastation.

We can be friends and comrades, but we cannot be together. Our strength is still too weak. You alone are sufficient for politics; the two of us together may not necessarily be stronger than you alone. Moreover, I am only serving in the military and can still discuss issues with you.

As he returned to his thoughts, Akado discovered that the couple who had originally been beside him seemed to have disembarked. Two new individuals had taken their seats: a middle-aged man with a face full of wrinkles and an air force officer dressed in a leather jacket

"Yes, sir." After rendering a standard Prussian salute and a book, Akado sensed the slight hostility from the officers beside the major, and he also felt that he had taken the first step as a soldier of the German Wehrmacht

The middle-aged man next to him is in his fifties, with subtle wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, a common age in Germany. He is wearing a stylish checkered shirt, giving the impression of a vibrant middle-aged uncle

Ignoring the rudeness of the middle-aged man beside him, Akado continued to converse with the Air Force lieutenant named Dick in front of him: "I heard that your Air Force is going to be completely disbanded. This is a disaster; we have over 10,000 aircraft, what a pity! These planes were originally meant to be used against the enemy"

"Akado, you should not remain in the army; you should be with me. If we partner up, we will be invincible!" Before Akado could respond, Hitler's voice rang out from behind, drawing the attention of the officers, all of whom turned to look at the injured corporal whose eyes were still bloodshot.

Hitler's eagle-like eyes fixed on Akado: "I have no confidence at all in winning others' support on the political stage. In an army filled with nobles, do you have the assurance of becoming a general?"

"If I were a commander in Germany, I would rather die in the sky." Lieutenant Dick was also very frustrated; he sighed before continuing, "We have not been defeated; we lost because of those bigwigs who are afraid of death."

"Do you know this corporal?" a military officer asked casually, his tone laced with sarcasm.

Akado no longer looked at the distant wreckage of fighter planes, touched the Iron Cross medal on his chest, and rebutted Dick: "If we could win the war, I believe no German would choose humiliation. However, we are currently living in humiliation, which will allow Germany to rise again more quickly"

He spoke in a fervent tone, reminiscent of a speech, his voice not loud but filled with unwavering sincerity: "Only those who have truly experienced war know how to face the next one. Believe me, the enemy has wounded our flesh, but they have also removed the unnecessary excess. As long as our bones remain, we will not fall! One day, our enemies will discover that the deepest wound they inflicted upon us will be repaid tenfold in the future!" Believe me, the enemy has wounded our flesh, but they have also removed the unnecessary excess. As long as our bones remain, we will not fall! One day, our enemies will discover that the deepest wound they inflicted upon us will be repaid tenfold in the future!

The major glanced at Akado, then at Akado standing at attention while speaking to his friend, and smiled: "It is unfortunate that his rank must be retired, but you can stay. You may take your time to consider your decision."

"My God, it is such a pity for these fighter jets; we should not destroy them on the ground." Even though Akkado was mentally prepared, he still felt somewhat dejected. Germany's inexplicable defeat seemed to fill the original soul within Akkado's body with immense humiliation

"There will certainly come a day when we will transform Germany into the most powerful country in the world before the year 1930." Akado smiled and turned to leave the rear hospital for wounded soldiers where he had lived for nearly a month

"I understand, he is a qualified imperial soldier, Commander." Akado replied standing at attention, his words solemn and resonant, leaving the officer across from him momentarily taken aback

Hitler stared blankly at the Akado in front of him, swallowed hard, and then stammered out a single word: "Good"

Akado Rudolf politely introduced himself

"This is not a matter of whether we can grasp it or not." Akado looked at Hitler, pondered for a few seconds, and after a moment of silence, he continued, "You must politically defeat all your opponents and become the President of Germany. As for me, I must take the top position in the military and become the supreme commander of all armed forces in Germany. We have no way out."

"Dick, Lieutenant Dick Prock." The Air Force officer nodded politely, smiling as he introduced himself.

The wreckage of the aircraft seems endless, stretching all the way to the foot of the distant mountains. Even without a meticulous count, it is evident that there are at least three hundred planes here.

Hitler solemnly took the notebook, fixing his uniquely intense, eagle-like gaze on Akado before him. He spoke in a voice that was already somewhat trembling: "Mr. Akado, take care! When we meet again, I hope we will have the power to change the future of Germany"

Ignoring the middle-aged man who had already put down the newspaper and was staring blankly at him, and also disregarding Dick, whose eyes were already filled with admiration, he finally made a similar vow: "We will welcome a new day, and then I will let you soar"

Therefore, he is not very clear about the reasons why these several officers have come to find him. Is it to capture him as a deserter? That seems unlikely, as he has not actually fled. The reason he has not returned to the battlefield to fight desperately is that he is obeying the orders of his superiors, rather than acting on his own initiative

It is disheartening that these winged fighter jets, appearing as slender as pencils, have lost their wings, resembling lifeless corpses devoid of warmth

"We can enter politics, Akado. Controlling the army will be as easy as pie; as long as we give the order, all the troops will pledge their loyalty to us." Hitler pulled Akado aside and said with some excitement