Chapter 25: The Astialan Rebellion

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Maznium City, Third Slenedia Empire
31 Choud 1058 HY | 28 July 2024

Maznium city, one of Slenedia major cities in the territories. Known for their industry of steel, explosive resources and military equipment. For a nation that is in the Victoria era, this shows that they are the strongest in the region.

Few Bi-planes can be seen in the sky as they are trying to improve the technology.

"Did you hear that, the Kouleon Empire officially surrendered to humans?!", a radio broadcaster said in some kind of Transatlantic accent.

The workers of Maznium City gather at most electronic shops to hear from the new invention, which is radio and its ability to transmit audio from the capital.

"Yeah! Those humans are able to defeat them despite being new in this world, but why don't we get our revenge for the Kouleon-Slenedia war?", another broadcaster said.

While the city is loud in its economy, the situation is a bit different in the outskirts of Maznium City, the people of Astial.

Although the Kingdom of Astial is still a sovereign state, people near its border are not. This is due to Second Slenedia expansion policy, a few decades ago. Bloody war appeared on Astial's land, and now they're rising for their founding nation.

The Astialan Liberation Forces, led by Sir Archold, Who claimed he was in the Astial royal family. Obviously, no one believes him except Astialan in The Third Slenedia Empire.

The ALF Forces begin trying to smuggle in weapons illegally through sea borders and neighboring countries, which mostly come from the Kouleon Empire and Holy Empire of Gran Quantu.

The secret base located near Slenedia-Astian Border, home to 2,000 guerrillas are preparing their attack. Lucky for them, their base is surrounded by areas that rarely patrol by the Slenedia Royal Guard due to it being cut off by a river.

Sir Archold at the scene, ensure that this plan will run smoothly, "God may protect us and burn those colonizers...", Archold said.

ALF Forces secretly received supply from the Kingdom of Astian, to make sure they were able to gain their land back. Few platoons of soldiers also deployed to the Slenedia border.

A few hours have passed, and the ALF is ready. Sir Archold stond in front of his men and gives a speech, "This piece of land claimed by our ancestors... Lost by those colonizers of Slenedia."

"We, Astians, shall show the world... What can we do against the major power... And we shall not show them mercy... Long live the King!", he shouts.

Town of Frinil, Outskirts of Maznium City

The town of Frinil is a peaceful town, full of nature. One of town that produces majority of wine near the area but that will quickly change as the ALF is marching toward Frinil as it's a strategic place to set a temporary base.

Mayor of Frinil, Heiry Kleind accidently notice them while hunting for animals in the forest. As mayor, he must protect his town against the thread. He rushed towards the town with his horse as quickly as possible.

Frinil, populated with 94 residents quickly noticed the sudden presence of the Mayor, as they know this is not his time to get back home.

"This is bad! This is bad!", Mayor Heiry said as he stopped his horse.

"What happened, Heiry? It's still early....", one of the residents said.

"People with weapons.... It seems like those Astial people are finally rising up against us.....", Heiry said worried as he entered his house and took all the weaponry he had.

"Quick! Arm everybody, we need to defend this town.... Send someone to inform the army at Maznium City...." He added.

His son comes to him, "To Maznium city?! Dad, you know it is like 34 KM.... It's impossible to reach them before they kill us...."

"Use that telegraph in the police station, it is only 7 kilometres from here....!", the Mayor said.

"Yes, sir!", one of his residents rode his horse and rushed towards the nearby police station.

"Well.... Lads.... It's time to defend this piece of land....", Mayor Heiry said.

Frinil Militia Base

Dr Wyiel, commander of Frinil Militia base, located 12 KM from Frinil. Doing his business as always, the platoon of his soldiers training on the field. He is very proud that his platoon is able to reach requirements to become part of the Slenedia Militia Forces.

"Sir! Sir...!", suddenly his men came to him.

Dr Wyiel rush to him, "What seems to be a problem?", he asks

"Frinil is under attack by the Astial Liberation Forces", his comrade said.

"Astial Liberation Forces!? I thought they already disbanded after 1047s Unity Treaty....", he shocked with their sudden present.

His comrade look at other soldiers that currently training on the field, "Look like they won't give up... What's your order, sir?", he asks.

"Send all expect the guard to the scene", Dr Wyiel said.

"Yes, sir", his comrade said as he going to main room.

"Oh! Also contacts the army in Maznium City", Dr Wyiel added.

Outskirts of Town of Frinil

54 Militia from the base march towards Frinil arms with WW1 type of weaponry such as Lee Enfield, Chauchat MG and Revolver.

They stop nearby a trees to not be detected by the enemies.

Dr Wyiel takes out his binocular and observe around the town, it's mostly quiet, only few Astial Liberation Forces at the town.

"Few ALF personnel.... No sign of citizens....", Dr Wyiel said

His comrades look around, and one of them asks, "What are we going to do now?"

Dr Wyiel thinks, "We don't know, how many of them. We don't want to risk unnecessary casualties...", he said.

Suddenly, bushes around them moving. The militia present their weapon to incoming danger...

It's just survivors from the Town of Frinil.

"Look! It's the militia.... Thanks god...", Mayor Heiry said.

"Wyiel from Frinil Militia Base... Ready for your service...", Wyiel said.

"How is the situation?", he asks

"Bad... Very bad... They too much of them, like more than hundreds suddenly rush towards the town....", Mayor said.

"When... When will army arrive?", Mayor asks.

"Uhh.... Well, that's question... We are waiting too....", Dr Wyiel said.

Suddenly, a loud telegraph can be hear, the militia that take care of the telegraph, turn the noise off, "Sir! Army can't made it!"

Dr Wyiel was shocked with his statement, "What do you mean the army can't make it?!"

The situation around Slenedia-Astian Border quickly became chaos as Astian minority in Maznium City revolting against the His Majesty's Government.

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