The central conference room of the garrison camp of the Eastern Front of the Empire

Due to the presence of Moria and several other corps commanders, the policy of the entire front-line garrison against the enemy was finally unified. However, after all, the plan is something in the sense of paper, and the real implementation needs to be verified by the General Staff, and then the targeted and task deployment and distribution among the various corps.

Of course, for this piece of information that the Federation is about to have an army-sized gathering of magicians to reinforce the front line of the fortress. There are still many people who question it.

"Legion Commander, do you really want to do this?"

"Well, if the Strands' intelligence is true. ”

Once the magical forces used by the Federation for reinforcements arrive, the Eastern Front of the Empire may come to the Empire, even if they don't take the initiative. Once on the passive defense, there will be a rout on the entire Eastern Front.

But where did the Federation's magical forces of that size come from?

"If several countries send troops together, it is not impossible. ”

Seeing the doubts in Moria's mind, I spoke the answer in my heart.

This is the case in any era, and no one wants to have an enemy who is too strong. A temporary coalition of agreements becomes a necessary means, then. Just like the alliances and ententes that appeared during the First and Second World Wars.

"You mean, there's going to be a world war?"

The question was raised by a lieutenant colonel staff officer of the Fifth Army Corps.

"Since the Great War of the Age of the Gods, no country has dared to gather magicians on such a scale. It's going to attract demons. ”

"Demons?"

I've never heard of such a statement, and it immediately aroused my interest.

"Hasn't the Major heard of that legend?"

"Nope!"

Holding my breath and thinking about it hard, there really is no similar memory in my mind.

However, when I say "demon", I am reminded of another thing. Isn't that the demon cultivated in the Imperial Experimental Ground? Could that the legend refer to this?

How is that possible?

Just when I was immersed in my own thoughts.

"Major?"

Kakawi, the adjutant on the side, couldn't help but gently push his captain, who can get distracted during meetings.

"Huh?"

"It's a meeting now, can you please be dedicated?"

"Oh, sorry. ”

Glancing intently, around. Fortunately, none of the people sitting there paid much attention to my sudden gaffe.

"Although, to the Strands, no formal orders were issued from the General Staff Headquarters. However, the policy against the enemy of the Federation is real. So, now for the vote. A raise of hands in favor of early action before the official order of the Ministry is issued. ”

"Yes. ”

"Yes. ”

"I have reservations. ”

...... There were three abstentions, one against and seven in favour.

In the early hours of the next morning, when most people had just fallen asleep. The troops of the Eastern Front of the Reich suddenly began to move on a large scale.

Federal Fortress upper level

"Report !!"

In the long hallway, there was the sound of running in a hurry. A soldier shouted as he ran towards the command post.

"Newspaper, a large army suddenly appeared on the borders of the empire. ”

"What? Take me there. ”

A certain commander, who had just taken off his clothes halfway through, hurriedly put on his close-fitting clothes. He didn't even wear armor, so he ran out with the reported soldiers.

"What's the situation?"

The commander, who followed the soldiers to the watchtower, took the wooden telescope from a sentry in charge of surveillance.

"There, there. The total number of troops is about 60,000. ”

The sentry, pointing directions to the Commander and explaining the information he had gathered so far.

"It's a little weird!"

The commander on night duty through the telescope carefully observed the direction of the Imperial Army, thousands of torches flickering. Or a long dragon or a male lion, constantly changing formations. A few minutes later, the commander noticed something strange.

Judging by the size and the way they marched, the Imperial Army did not show any signs of attacking. More like ......

"It's kind of like a drill!"

The sentry voiced his chief's doubts.

"What should I do, do you want to report to the higher-ups?"

Another commander, who had rushed to hear the news, stood in front of the lookout hole and looked at it, and asked.

"Let's observe first, and then let's talk about it! If the other side is just a drill. At this time, disturbing the rest of the adults will provoke the anger of those people. ”

At dawn, on the border, the empire tossed military exercises in the middle of the night. Under the watchful eye of the two sleepy commanders, the troops were slowly withdrawn.

Although, the commander in charge of the night watch, before resting, reported to the upper echelons. However, it was only the news of the military exercise, and it did not receive the attention of the upper echelons. Because they are convinced that the upcoming magic army will soon drive the Imperial army back to their homeland.

Then, the next night, the same thing happened on the borders of the Empire. This made the commanders in charge of duty nervous all night. Then, on the third day, at the same time, the same thing played out again. When the news was reported to the above again, what I got was, "Don't report similar news in the future." and so on.

On the fourth day, under the cover of night. An elite regiment of the Imperial Army, along with part of the 102nd Brigade, quietly entered Dilanok. On the calm border during the day, the military exercises of the Imperial Army continued at the same time.

The Federation Army, which had become accustomed to it, had even canceled the mandatory action of reporting to the Commander. Because, if you disturb late at night, all you will wait for is a scolding.

"It's weird!"

A sentry muttered to himself as he observed the movements of the Imperial Army.

"What's wrong?"

Another sentry, nestled in the watchtower, poured liquor into his mouth one gulp. Because of the effect of alcohol, his tongue is a little straight when he speaks.

"Lyle, drinking here again?"

"Hmm, uh. That's something that can't be helped, this kind of ghost weather, if you don't drink some wine, you'll freeze to death. ”

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