An entire parallel universe where a nation called the Saderran Empire from the lands beyond the Gate fought a nation that is very advanced than them (This is my first fanfic. Please go easy on the comments)
As Nate and the scouting party return from their expedition, they dismoijt their horses as Nate talks to his father once more, this time... he is given a task that should've been given to someone more experienced than him
Nate: Are you serious, Father?! I can't lead an army! Satoshi: I know, son... but these orders are absolute... I can't disobey an absolute order... Nate: Why me?! Why not pick someone more experienced like you?! Satoshi: It was decided by her excellency, Arezu... so... it wasn't up to me... Nate: ... Alright... within the week, I am ordered to lead an army of over 200,000 to Italica and capture it... is that what she wishes? Satoshi: Yes... and as for me... I'm being recalled back home to partake in the senate... so...
Nate looks astonished as Satoshi gave him his own saber
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Satoshi: It is about time that I passed this sword down... this... protected generations... and so you will cherish it, and it will protect you. Nate: I-- Thank you, Father.
As the Eldians prepare for their first offensive, Piña and her knights arrive to a nearby church, where a lord is recuperating his wounds
Piña: Lord Duran....!
Duran: Piña... what brings you here?
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The injured lord asks as his injuries are very much visible
Piña: I... I have come to gain information about the enemy from the lands beyond the gate. I suppose that you know at least a little bit about them... Duran: So... the imperial army was even defeated... three times... we launched a full-on assault... but the enemy got closer as they fought us with no mercy... they have no honor... they don't fight for glory... they fight to... the bitter end... Piña: There has to be more! Please, I beg you! Tell me more!
Duran just shrugged off her pleas
Duran: If you wish to know that badly, head to Alnus yourself... but... beware... the enemy is capable of killing soldiers from afar...
Piña: ...
After having a chat with Duran, Piña then spoke to her knights
Piña: The enemy will go for Italica, we will meet their forces... it us most certainly... we will be put under seige... this... is our first battle... and hopefully... it will be a glorious one...
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Hamilton: Do you think we stand a chance? Piña: I do not know, Hamilton... what about you, Bozes?
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Bozes: I believe we can stand a chance. Piña: Grey, get everyone ready to make haste to Italica, hopefully... we get there before the enemy does... Grey: Of course... Everyone! We are htto Italica! Before the enemy gets even close to Italica's gates, we must get there!
As the sun began to set. Piña makes haste with her knights to Italica. Whereas at Alnus, the same thing is happening
Nate: Soldiers! I know that you may question my leadership skills once we reach Italica... but... I only want one thing that will let me know that I am to be trusted... if you feel like I'm not suitable... you're free to stay here and guard Alnus while me and whoever is willing to stay, go to Italica
After that speech, none of the soldiers dared to turn their backs. All 200,000 men have felt that Nate can lead them to victory
Soldier: I'm with you, Sir Nate! Soldier 2: Me too! Soldier 3: We are all with you!
Nate: Everyone... THEN LET'S MARCH TOWARDS ITALICA! WE WILL SHOW THEM OUR MIGHTY MUSKETS,OUR MIGHTY CANNONS, OUR. MIGHTY. WARPLANES!!
The soldiers bellow a cheer as 4 squadrons of biplanes fly ahead as they descend the hill to fight at Italica
Nate: Gather the muskets and cannons! We go to Italica! For the motherland!!
The army marched for four days, arriving to Italia earlier than expected
Meanwhile, Piña and her knights have already arrived the day before as they saw the enemy flag
Bozes: The enemy is here!!! Piña: Already?!
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Norma: Let's get ready, then...
The two armies face-off as the battle for Italica begins
