Minasan Oidemasu! This is Yukkuri demasu!
I have translated until part 5. It’s just hadn’t been edited yet.
Yukkuri is lazying around as always and forgot to put the maps. Check HERE for the Map about the conclusion
of Chapter 1. Check HERE for the Map
about the conclusion of Chapter 2.
Scroll down the page to see the map.
As always,
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Author:
みのろう (Minorou)
Translator:
Yukkuri Oniisan!
Editor:
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Chapter 3
The Counterattack
Part 1
Central Calendar Year 1639, Month 8, Day 29.
Kingdom of Louria, Capital City Jin-Haag
This capital city was constructed above a gentle hill,
giving it the appearance of a city sticking out from a mountain if seen from
afar. Then the summit of this city, where the King resides, was the towering
edifice of Haag Castle.
At first, it looked like a mountain castle, but there
was no slope of a mountain.
Surrounding the prosperous royal capital was three
layers of walls, furthermore, the other side of the wall was nothing more than
a plain covered by short grass. As one traveled through the cobbled road that
crisscrossed this plain towards the capital, they would see the city rose
behind the walls, as if it was a humongous fortress. In addition, from within
the city, one could see the endless plain beyond the wall, which gave the
citizen of the Capital felt that they were special.
The triple walls height in order from the outermost
layer were 20 meters, 25 meters, and 30 meters. Each wall was a structure
constructed so they would impede invaders while the defender could repulse them
with bow and arrows from atop the walls.
It was like they were protected by the impregnable iron
wall. After annexing numerous surrounding countries, the Kingdom of Louria become
the largest nation on the Rodenius Continent, so there was no more country that
could attack its capital city. Even if a rebellion rose up and a large army
arrived at the capital by surprise, the three walls’ defense would obstruct the
enemy’s progress while Louria could make preparation to counter-attack the
enemy by overwhelming force and annihilate them. These walls not only aimed for
hostile forces inside the Rodenius Continent, but also as a defensive measure
against invasion from the powerful states of the Civilized Lands.
At Haag Castle, a council of war was about to be held.
The main members of the council were 3 people.
·
Kingdom’s Defense Knights Order’s General,
Patagene,
·
One of the Three Great Generals: Miminel
·
The Head of the Royal Magicians, Yamirei.
Other than them, there were many other military
officers in attendance. The members of the Kingdom’s Defense Knights Order, the
Captain of the Capital’s Defense Infantry Battalion, the Royal Dragoon Knights,
and other units that were essential for national defense were all present. A
man wearing a black robe was present as an observer.
However, every face of the attendees were grasped by a
dark expression.
「We will now open the council.」
The presiding officer declared the start of the meeting.
「General Patagene, may you please explain the current situation.」
Prompted by the presiding officer, Patagene stood up.
His face, which was always full of confidence, was now
filled with exhaustion and became a shadow of his former self.
「Everybody, my deepest gratitude for your presence in this emergency
meeting. I will now explain the current status of Qua-Toyne invasion operation……
on the war this time, in the opening of the conflict, our army had succeeded in
capturing the town of Gim, the border city of Qua-Toyne Principality. By using
the opportunity while the enemy attention was directed on the land battles, we
send a great fleet of 4,400 warships and 140,000 soldiers to invade Trade City
Maihark. Our plan was on good progress up until this point.」
He paused his words as he took a deep sigh.
「At that time, the nation of Japan entered an alliance with the Qua-Toyne Principality
and announced its participation in the war. It seemed that Japan did not recognize
us as a nation, but as armed insurgents instead.」
「Such travesty……」
Even though this might be just the action of a frustrated
enemy of their strings of defeat, to have the attitude to send something like a
provocation to Louria, the military officers voiced out their irritation.
「While traveling to Maihark, our fleet of 4,400 warships clashed with 8
Japanese warships on the Qua-Toyne waters. Unable to inflict damage on the
enemy, our side lost 1,400 warships. In addition, we also lost 250 wyverns of
the Dragoon Knights who had been dispatched as aerial support. In the
subsequent report, it is stated that the soldiers that participated in that war
had been greatly demoralized and temporarily can’t participate in any action.」
The military officers had heard about the unconfirmed
battle report before, but they didn’t believe in it, 「there’s no way such a large difference of power exists!」. However, when that report was officially released in the council, they
were astonished that it was the truth.
If they were able to sink even a single opponent ship,
it would mean that they have a chance of winning. However, considering the huge
amount of casualties and yet without any military gain, it could be said that
it was a futile endeavor. It will remain in Rodenius Continent’s History as a
great defeat.
「After capturing Gim, the Army sent the Eastern Lords Army as the vanguard
unit in order to conquer Fortress City Ejei. However, just after they finished
establishing their camp, their magic communication ceased. The scout
investigation discovered extensive traces of destruction, so it is conjectured
that they had been annihilated by really powerful explosion magic projections. The
Main Force of the Eastern Subjugation Army that remained in Gim also received
unidentified attack that is considered to originate from the Japanese Army ── very few survived ── for all intent and purpose…… they were annihilated.」
The large conference hall fell into a heavy silence. No
one ever experienced this kind of situation in their previous invasion wars. There
were many who were agonizing on how they would explain this to their
subordinates.
「General Patagene, just what kind of enemy is Japan? That vaguely-worded『Unidentified Attack』, how can we defend against it?」
A defense army officer asked.
「There is a report of an arrow of light that pursued the wyverns during the
naval battle. The survivors of Gim also testified that 『the wyverns were shot down by a light with smoking trails』. So both of these might be a similar thing, correct?」
Patagene had read the report and was aware of the
similarity. He asked the magician.
「Yamirei-dono, what kind of magic is this?」
「It will take a large amount of mana to bring down a warship or a wyvern with
just one shot. For 250 wyverns, a large number of magicians are needed. In
addition, to add a tracking function into it, honestly, this doesn’t like what
a human coul-…… No‼」
Yamirei who was examining the documents on his hand
opened his eyes wide as if he noticed something.
「No way…… It can’t be……」
「Yamirei-dono, is something wrong?」
「A pursuing arrow of light…… It’s just like the guided light magic bullet in
the legend! Can it be that they are the Ancient Magi-Empire!?」
Yamirei notices the similarity of Japan's supposedly utilized
magic with the super-weapon 『Guided Light Magic Bullet』 used by the Ancient Magi-Empire mentioned in the legends.
The legendary superpower that was known by everyone in
this world ── the Ancient Magi-Empire.
A country of a superior race of humanity, who treated other
races than themselves as livestock, an arrogant nation who didn’t fear even the
Gods.
Other than the ancient superpower that left the 『Prophecy of Return』, he couldn’t explain the current abnormal situation.
However, this conclusion was rejected by Miminel.
「If they are really the Ancient Magic Empire, they will not attempt to
establish a diplomatic relationship with the neighboring countries. Furthermore,
doesn’t the legend mentioned that 『On the noon of the Return, the
whole world will be engulfed by a brief darkness』?」
That kind of phenomenon where the day turned into the night
hadn’t happened yet. Instead, there was a day when 『the night briefly became as bright as day』. It happened about seven months ago, the day Japan was transferred to this
world.
「Yes, you’re right……」
Pategene himself almost believed that it was the Return
of the Magic Empire, as he loudly cleared his throat.
「Hrumph. If that is the case, then we must consider the possibility of the Japanese
forces attacking the Capital. I would like to hear everyone's opinion on how we
strengthen our defense from now on.」
「General, I have an idea about this matter.」
The strategy officer of the Defense Knight Order raised
their hands.
「As you gentlemen already knew, Jin-Haag possessed three walls that needed
to be breached through before reaching the inner city. Furthermore, these walls
were constructed in such a way that it will be difficult to be conquered from
the outside. It can be called as an impregnable iron wall…… No, an impregnable
godly wall. The plains outside the city also provided an excellent field of
view, so it will be easy to detect the enemy early. So I propose to establish a
continuous 24 hours surveillance system, by increasing the guard shift.」
It would take time for the enemy units to arrange
their formation.
With a 24-hour early warning system, even when the
enemy approached and established their campsite in the night, they would be
able to send troops ahead to disturb them. Or so what the strategy officer’s
plan will be.
「Also, according to the Magic Communication Record, the previous Japanese Army’s
explosion magic projections were conducted when our army was not moving. Taking
this into the consideration, if the cavalry keeps moving then it would be
unlikely for that magic to hit them. There are also 150 wyverns remained for the
Capital defense. Though it is still unclear what kind of magic or armament the
light arrows are, as long as we make sure that the wyvern took flight in several
small groups from different locations instead from a single location, we can
estimate their trajectory and have a clue on where to counterattack. The
Capital’s defense is very strong. Even if the Japanese Army arrives to lay a siege
on the city, this Jin-Haag won’t fall that easily. They might have annihilated
our soldiers and units, but we still have a hand to strike them. To arrive at
the Capital, they need to pass several cities, so let place soldiers on each
location. Surely they won’t come to the capital with enemies position still on
their rear. Even if they go straightly to the Capital, we can perform a pincer
attack and wipe them all.」
The strategy officer spoke with great confidence.
The military arguments seemed to be correct, and every
military staff was relieved to some extent. No matter how powerful the Japanese
Army will be, they believed that with its strengthened defensive position the
capital city of the Kingdom of Louria won’t fall.
「Now, let’s discuss the strategy to conquer Qua-Toyne Principality from
hereafter……」
Though the defensive one was a simple matter, when the
war council turned their discussion into offensive operation, nobody could come
up with a good strategy. Because of the utter lack of information of the true identity
of the Japanese Army’s attacks and their army composition, the council ground
to a halt.
And without any particular solution, the council lasted
until midnight.
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At the very least the Kingdom of Louria had no intention for a
scorched-earth policy like a certain Empire in a certain manga.
NEXT CHAPTER: Japanese did the Gendo pose, on 19-06-19 if I don't get that busy at work.
so next chapter is OMAE WA MO SHINDEIRU for the Louria huh ? muhahahahahaa
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DeleteIndeed its practically impossible to plan against a foe you have no info on.
ReplyDeleteI feel for them even tho they are the enemy
Kinda feel sorry for them. Louria gonna get recht
ReplyDeleteThanks for the new chapter!
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Welcome back sempi!!!
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ReplyDeleteTHis story is an absolute banger! Please Yukkuri, do continue this and all your other quality translations.
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