Invincible and Legendary: Monster of 301

Kapitel 3. Band of Pharaohs

Komsomolskaya Pravda Academy
Training grounds...

A lone IS-2 managed to take out 20 tanks on its own. Without a singe scratch. Without a single damaged component.

Grachev: "That kid..."

Mitev: "...is the true menace."

Grachev: "The true successor to Kolobanov style and name. He is a monster."

Mitev: "The so called Lion of Sinai. Even stories about him cannot fully describe what a menace is he really."

Yuri Kolobanov.

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After trainings were over at Bismarck, Michael and Otto were discussing yesterday's events. It's been two months now, and two commanders are satisfied with results freshmen are achieving in trainings so far.

Michael: "They are good. But what do you think of this kleiner Mann? Erik, right?"

Otto: "Ah, that boy. He is pretty good. And don't let him humiliate you just because he won the way he won."

Michael: "I asked you this because I'm thinking about placing him and that tall dude among us regulars in the team."

Otto: "You're joking, right?"

Michael: "Nein. I mean it. He might be still of a  use. Some things have to change and he's the one who can do it."

Otto: "I don't think this is a good idea, but you're still Kommadant after all. You know the best."

Michael: "For now, Erik and his companion will serve as a spare until our graduation. After that Erik will have to succeed me. I hope he won't do anything stupid."

Otto: "Jawohl. I'll update the list now."

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Meanwhile...

Erik's POV

After all this clean-up duty, I decided to share some great news with our peers. And that is bunch of cool stuff I managed to obtain from second year directly.

Sweets, snacks, beer, sausages, cake... you name it! And all were more than happy with this little supply replenishment.

The first step in becoming the Kommadant is to win your followers. That way, they will develop even more hatred to this awful regime of losers and slackers.

The uprising can begin. But, before we do that, we need proper plan. As I fulfilled my promise, now it's their turn to accompany me and Klaus on our little journey to bring Michael's gang to a downfall.

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Klaus' POV

Erik's plan impresses me each day I think about it. During 73rd Internationals, Bismarck was in fact good, but not good enough in Erik's mind.

Bismarck would still get to semi-finals and lose because of what Erik believes is a loser ideal.

Maybe this year might be our turn to make a comeback and show them our might. With Erik and his insane approach to the sport, this might still work out.

Kommadant Michael is a strong leader, except he only lacks little more flexible approach. He is, unlike Erik, more stick to traditional style that is signature Bismarck's 'blitzkrieg' strategy.

I also noticed that couple of years ago, stuff like basic supplies are just plain – nothing besides a bunch of folding chairs, less judges, no more aviation shows, no artillery salutes...