"What shall we do with this German, comrade division commander?"
Alsim needs to seek orders from Malashenko. It is not his decision to deal with the commander of the German garrison. Only Malashenko's orders can determine this person's fate.
Looking at Major Adam who was still collapsed on the ground, seemingly sleepwalking on the boundary between illusion and reality.
Malashenko also understands how terrible it feels to be ruthlessly betrayed by someone you have just entrusted with your trust.
Regardless of the ideologies and positions of both parties, Malashenko still has to say that Adam is actually quite to his liking.
As a soldier, Adam fulfilled his duties and completed his tasks and orders from his superiors without any compromise.
As a comrade and friend, Adam will do his best to help you achieve what you want to do within his capabilities. The premise is of course that you are worthy of his trust, at least he must feel so.
Not to mention anything else, just based on such a person's character and the way he conducts himself in the world, Malashenko would say that this kind of person is very suitable for being a brother, and he can indeed pee into a pot.
But, this is war, brother.
This is a life-or-death ideological war. Any so-called "opinion" between the warring parties on an individual basis will have no effect on the overall situation. Malashenko has already
Understand this.
But it was precisely because he understood this that Malashenko said, "After this is over, we can have a drink together, I'll treat you."
The end here does not mean that the city of Warsaw is over. What Malashenko really wants to say is to wait until this war, this World War II that affects all mankind, is over. If everyone is still alive, maybe by then
Let go of the hatred, prejudice and discrimination between each other, sit down at the wine table as friends and have a drink, drink happily, and at least say a few true words.
As for what to do now and what to do next, Malashenko, who has experienced this situation for the first time, has his own arrangements.
"Take him down, keep him under strict supervision, and remember to give him the respect he deserves."
At least for now, Major Adam has not shown any reason worthy of Malashenko's unforgettable hatred.
Maybe there are some unknown evil deeds hidden in him, but at least for now, Malashenko doesn't know the reasons that allow him to criticize Adam harshly. It would be a good choice to leave some things to talk about later.
On the surface, he looked like a rough guy who couldn't understand a lot of words, but in fact, there were subtleties within the roughness. Especially Alsim, who had accumulated a lot of experience in dealing with people, immediately understood what Malashenko wanted to express by his words.
Meaning, he naturally followed Malashenko's orders immediately.
"I understand, let's do it."
Malashenko still stood there, wanting to see with his own eyes what Major Adam's reaction would be next.
Although his face was smashed by a gun butt, at least when he was pulled up from the ground, Major Adam's expression was relatively normal, and he could get some nuances out of it.
However, at that moment when he was forcibly pulled up from the ground and prepared to be taken away, Major Adam's expression seemed, well, a little beyond Malashenko's expectations, and that was indeed the case.
The expression didn't look like resentment for betrayal, but it didn't look like hatred for the enemy either.
Malashenko, who knows a lot about people, is sure that he is not mistaken. In the eyes of Major Adam, who is disfigured and has a nosebleed, a trace of sadness and desolation that is indescribable and cannot be concealed flashes across his eyes. This is what Malashenko said.
Something I wouldn't have expected a few seconds ago.
What is he feeling sad about? Why is he sad?
Malashenko really wanted to know the answer, but he couldn't ask the question face to face. In this way, the meaning and truth were lost.
But... Malashenko couldn't guess what the real answer was, and he didn't know what that expression meant.
Are you sad that your motherland is about to lose in this war? Or are you sad that your true feelings and trust have been betrayed?
Maybe, maybe not, or both, coexisting in parallel.
From that complicated expression, Malashenko, who boasted of his rich experience, could not find a convincing answer.
Even after Major Adam was taken down by people sent by Alsim for a while, after nearly half a minute passed, Malashenko was still motionless on the spot, as if thinking about something, which could not help but attract the attention of those who were still on standby.
Alsim in the middle asked.
"Comrade Commander, what should we... do next? Please give us the order."
Malashenko's eyes seemed a little confused, and he was obviously thinking about something in his mind, but he was unable to speak outright.
Responsibilities are always more important than worries, and Malashenko certainly understands the importance.
Rather than being an emotionally meticulous man, Malashenko prefers to play the role of a competent commander. This is also the mission that he must fulfill now and he has no shirking responsibility.
"There's still work to be done, and it's not over yet, Alsim."
He raised his hands over his forehead and fastened his military cap again. Malashenko seemed to have returned to his normal state of being a brave and resolute Soviet tank hero.
After experiencing so many things, so many setbacks and sufferings, it is difficult for anything to defeat this man from the front, and it is the same this time.
"Notify comrades to be prepared. The German reinforcements are on their way, with at least one battalion. What we have to do is to hold the bridge and never let the Germans recapture it. This is our sacrifice place.
It's our lifeline, if it really can be."
Malashenko has returned to the normal state that made his comrades feel trustworthy and extremely familiar in the past. Of course Alsim couldn't help but feel happy about this, and he answered without any hesitation.
"Yes, we can definitely do it, Comrade Commander!"
"In addition, send a message to Comrade Deputy Division Commander, saying that we have completed the first phase of the operation according to the scheduled plan, and please follow up the main force to immediately launch the second phase of the operation according to the scheduled plan. The Germans are very likely to launch a night attack on the Central Bridge
In the counterattack, we must hold on and mobilize as many troops as possible to assist in the defense. The safety of the bridge must not be compromised."
After issuing the order, Malashenko still needed to seek an answer from Alsim.
"Also, how did you handle the matter under the bridge? The Germans set up a manual detonation device under the bridge pier. Is it safe there now?"
It was expected that Malashenko would ask about this situation, and Alsim's next answer was also blurted out without any hesitation.
"According to your order, comrade division commander, the place is very safe now! We have already captured the place before the Germans took action. Those fascist lackeys will never even think of getting even half a step closer to that place in their lifetime."