German Red Prince

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"follow me."

After Rommel checked the documents and confirmed their authenticity, he led Fred's troops to the location from which the explosion had originated.

At this moment, many bombers were still rushing towards Thorne. Signal Flag and Alpha were responsible for Thorne's safety and stayed by his side. Thorvat was shocked by this scene. He had already shot and killed many rioters. Were these people crazy? They just kept rushing forward like this.

Thorne had already fastened his helmet; he had put on his bulletproof vest before coming. Who goes out without a helmet? He didn't want to end up like Archduke Ferdinand.

He ordered his entourage to hide to one side, while he, along with Alpha and signal flags, launched an attack on the members of the Unity German Party.

The Unified German Party, which came to attack, obviously did not realize how difficult it would be to fight here. They underestimated the strength of the defenses around Thorne.

"Leader! Captain Mora hasn't arrived yet!" a party member shouted to Rom as he ran over.

"We can't wait any longer! It's too late, let's attack!"

Röhm charged forward, gun raised, shouting, "For the new Germany! Comrades, follow me!"

"Come on!"

The dark, swarming army charged toward Thorne as if their lives depended on it, but this plan was destined to be futile. This seemingly flawless plan was practically transparent to Thorne, and faced with overwhelming firepower, these men could only fall unwillingly on their way forward.

Rommel and Fried also caught up, blocking the retreat of the Unity German Party. Under the attack from both sides, Röhm's army quickly fell into a bitter battle.

Rom himself was shot in the right arm, and his men tried to break through the encirclement with him, but he did not and continued to advance.

"I said it! Victory or death!" Rom shouted to those around him, "Charge with me if you're not afraid to die!"

However, all his efforts were in vain. Defeat was inevitable, and soon only a handful of people remained on the battlefield. The sniper had his sights set on Rom's head, waiting for Thorne's orders.

"Rome! Surrender now! Don't resist! There's no good end to fighting the kingdom!"

"Surrender?" Röhm chuckled contemptuously. "You noble lords are always so high and mighty, giving orders. I will not surrender! The corrupt monarchy will surely be overthrown! A new Germany will be established. It's a pity I can't kill all of you and live to see that bright Germany of the future."

He walked forward step by step, gun in hand, wanting to take Thorne with him before he died, but all of this was just an unrealistic fantasy.

"Oh!"

The sniper fired from a distance, shattering Rom's head, and he fell on his way forward.

"The leader!" the remaining members of the Unity of Germany cried out in anguish. They were die-hard Röhm supporters, and seeing him killed, they grabbed their guns and charged toward Thorne.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Unsurprisingly, they too fell on their journey.

The huge group was now reduced to just Fauci, who had been shot in the leg and was sitting in the middle of the road.

"Don't come any closer! I have a bomb on me!" Fauci shouted.

"Give up your futile resistance and surrender is your only way out!"

"Humph."

He snorted coldly. As a revolutionary, how could he possibly surrender? He hated the corrupt monarchy and the corrupt Germany. Revolution was the only way out for Germany now. How could he possibly bow down to these people?

"Your Highness Thorne, remember to have that mayor and factory manager executed."

After saying this, Fürhaus raised the red flag of the Unity of Germany party and vowed that he would die in this revolution if it did not succeed.

"We underestimated you lot, but I'll be watching you from below! Watching you royalty! Watching you fall into hell!"

The red flag fluttered in the wind, and Fauci ultimately chose to immolate himself.

"Unity, justice, and freedom, for the German Fatherland, let us strive together for this goal, unite as brothers, and offer our hands and hearts."

"Unity, justice, and freedom are our eternal vows. To fulfill this mission, to glorify Germany, and to ensure our motherland's eternal prosperity and strength!"

Fürhaus sang loudly amidst the flames, the bomb was ignited, and after a huge explosion, he disappeared. Thus, the uprising that the Unity German Party had planned for so long failed.

Meanwhile, in Berlin, Germany, a new political party had just been established—the German National Socialist Workers' Party, and its leader was Hess.

However, this small party has not yet made much of a splash in Berlin's political arena. After all, compared to those behemoths, this party is simply too insignificant.

Chapter Seventy-Six: The Great Purge

Faucus sang loudly amidst the flames, which seemed unable to harm him in the slightest.

The passionate and uplifting music amidst the flames seemed to make everyone's blood boil. Although they were enemies, they had to admit that Fauci was worthy of respect.

Regardless of the methods he used, at least Fauci was willing to give his life for his beliefs, something many others couldn't match.

Thorne looked at the burning Flåms and saw in Flåms the German he had encountered in the first battle after his transmigration, the German who had been executed in the Polish campaign. He had only glanced at Thorne from afar, but Thorne felt as if his whole body was on fire.

Thorne felt the same way now; he felt himself burning up again, burning up alongside Fowler.

May our motherland prosper and flourish forever!

"boom--"

After singing the last syllable, Fowler raised his hands, followed by a huge explosion, bringing this suicidal violence to a close.

"Why do I look like the villain?" Thorne muttered to himself.

This scene is like feudal remnants persecuting revolutionary martyrs; if it were made into a movie, it would probably be criticized for years to come.

Rommel and Fred rushed over from the other side. "Your Highness, are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Thorne waved his hand. "How are you now?"

"Lieutenant General Strachewitz has already briefed the Army Ministry on the situation. The Kingdom's reinforcements will arrive soon, and none of the remaining remnants will escape!"

“Hmm, very good. I will personally thank Lieutenant General Strachwitz later. Fred, you take the mobile unit and Alpha and be on high alert. Darmstadt has declared martial law today!” Thorne said with a cold expression. He was really angry.

"Notify Heydrich and Thomas to arrest them according to the leads! Didn't they find a lot of names in that mayor's house? Arrest them according to the list! Every single one of them! If they're not killed, then kill them all!"

"Yes!"

Fred saluted, then directed the troops to leave, leading them to patrol the city.

“Your name is Rommel, right?” Thorne said, looking at the young desert fox in front of him.

"Yes, Your Highness."

"You reacted quickly to this riot; you were able to get back so fast. Not bad."

"No, this time the rioters actually managed to get to your location. We have made a huge mistake in our security work. Please punish us, Your Highness."

"No, Erwin, you've done very well this time. How are your men? Were the losses significant?"

"We ran into armored vehicles while fighting those thugs on the road, and more than a dozen of our brothers fell." Rommel looked somewhat sad, after all, these men had been with him for so long.

"Armored vehicles? They even have armored vehicles?" Thorne was clearly surprised. He hadn't expected these people to be able to get their hands on armored vehicles. Just how well had Darmstadt been infiltrated by them?

"Yes, Your Highness, there should be their people in the army as well, otherwise the armored vehicles wouldn't have been brought out."

"They have people in the military too? They've even infiltrated the military?"

The fact that people can infiltrate places like the military shows that their ideology is truly influential and can persuade some people. If they hadn't acted so hastily this time, and Thorne hadn't been aware of it beforehand, it's hard to say what would have happened if these people had been given time to prepare.

"Go to the military camp and see what's going on there."

"Yes!"

"Hand over the factory manager and mayor you caught to Heydrich. You can go back now and tell your father that I will return after I have finished dealing with things here."

"Yes, Your Highness." The attendant replied and returned under the protection of the army.

“Let’s go, Captain Erwin.” Thorne got into the car and beckoned Rommel to get in as well.

"Come in, do you want me to wait for you any longer?" Thorne said to Rommel, who was still somewhat at a loss.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Upon hearing Thorne's words, Rommel no longer hesitated and quickly got into the car.

"I heard you're from Württemberg?"

"Yes, I am from Heidenburg, Württemberg."

"I have heard your story. In one battle of the Great War, you led three soldiers to repel an attack by about 20 French soldiers. In another battle in the Carpathian Mountains, you led your troops along a little-known mountain road for 50 hours straight, capturing more than 5000 enemies and seizing 30 artillery pieces."

"That's all in the past, Your Highness," Rommel said modestly.

"Haha, don't be modest." Thorne chuckled, then remained silent for a moment.

Would you be willing to be my guard commander?

"Commander?" Rommel was clearly taken aback and somewhat at a loss.

"This, this, Your Highness, this..."

"Why? Don't you want to?"

"No, no, Your Highness, I am very willing, but this is a bit too sudden."

"Haha, I'm glad you're willing. What do you mean it's too sudden? I have high hopes for you for being able to come here so quickly. Fred is too busy and doesn't have time."

“I’ve wanted to establish a guard unit for a long time, and now that I’ve met you, it’s the perfect time to start building it up.” Thorne looked at Rommel with admiration. “You and your men are both very brave and qualified to be my guard unit.”

"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness Thorne. I will fulfill my mission!" Rommel said solemnly.

Upon arriving at the military camp, Thorne inspected the situation and found it to be a horrific scene, with many soldiers bound and shot dead in the corners.

Thorne watched this brutal scene. The Unity of Germany party was too cruel. Although their ideology was to build a new Germany, their methods were far too extreme. If they really succeeded, judging from their actions, who knows how many people would die in Germany.

Germany needs reform now, and the Kingdom of the Rhine also needs reform. The time for reform has come urgently. If no changes are made, Thorne's life will be in danger once the people rise up in rebellion.

He didn't want to wake up to find himself lying on the guillotine, or to be escorted to some basement by a squad of soldiers. He had to take action to put the brakes on the declining Kingdom of the Rhine.

Darmstadt was under martial law, completely surrounded by layers of soldiers. Thorne looked at the patrolling soldiers and thanked Lieutenant General Strachwitz.

His most important task now is to stabilize morale. The residents of Darmstadt are still completely bewildered. What's going on? Why did a fight break out? And why are so many troops being sent over?

"Come on, Erwin, we need to calm the people down now, come with me."

"Yes!" Rommel raised his hand in salute and followed Thorne with his men.

Meanwhile, the Gestapo and Stasi agents were extremely busy. Heydrich was so excited that he came directly to Darmstadt and arrested countless people according to the list.

These people included high-ranking officials, wealthy nobles, and senior military officers.

"Let me go! Let me go! Who are you?! You have no right to arrest me! Let me tell you! I have ties to the Schörmerz family! You dare arrest me? I want to see King Otto! Let me go! I want to see King Otto!"

"Go to hell!" A Gestapo officer kicked the nobleman to the ground.

"You dare to challenge me!" He swung his stick down and struck the nobleman on the back. This delicate nobleman had never been treated like this before. He couldn't get up after the blow and lay on the ground howling in pain.

"Take them away! Prince Thorne said that as long as we don't kill them, we can do whatever we want with them! These scum! Now it's time for you to pay the price!"

Many people heard rumors and tried to flee, but with the list in place, how could they possibly escape? The Stasi were always watching them.

"Sir, where do you want to go?"

Two men surrounded a middle-aged man who was anxiously waiting for a car. "Are you in a hurry? Do you want us to give you a ride?"

"No, no need, I'll leave right away!"

The man looked at the two people in front of him in horror and wanted to slip away as quickly as possible.

"Let us take you there."

The two men forcibly lifted him up and shoved him into the car. The Gulag prison was crammed with countless people. This time, Thorne was going to thoroughly cleanse Darmstadt and wipe it clean.

Heydrich's Gestapo, like black phantoms, hunted their prey like hungry wolves.

To differentiate them for easier management, Thorne had previously made some adjustments to their attire: the Gestapo wore black robes with red armbands, while the Stasi wore gray robes with blue armbands.

Because the leaders have different personalities, the two organizations also have very different characteristics.

The Stasi were at least civilized when they arrested people; they would just handcuff you for questioning. But if the Gestapo caught you, you wouldn't be able to escape without a severe beating.

Even if you cooperate obediently, they will find all sorts of reasons to give you a beating before you go in. This is why most people nowadays, if they see that it is these two forces that are arresting people, will run towards the Stasi first.

This often leads to the fantastical scenario where the Gestapo chases a prisoner, and the prisoner runs towards the Stasi.

In short, Darmstadt will be peaceful for a long time after this raid, and the forces hiding in the shadows throughout the Kingdom of the Rhine will also behave themselves for a long time.

Chapter Seventy-Seven: Rectification and Change

Heydrich led the Gestapo to the mayor's secret room, where many people were imprisoned. They were all children from poor families, whom the mayor had abducted and lured through various means.

He used various means, including coercion, enticement, and deception, to force these girls to provide special services to certain individuals, thereby obtaining substantial illegal income.

Seeing these people rescued by the Gestapo, one can imagine Heydrich's feelings. He was a man with a strong sense of moral purity, and it was hard for Heydrich not to take some extreme actions against the mayor after he had done such a series of things. He was probably in for a rough time.