The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 29: Black Gate

New weapons will also make an appearance, and there's talk that this might actually happen...

I'm a bit behind on my posting schedule, but I'll keep at it.

- ワイアード

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West Side Main Gate, Thestania Empire

"Op—open the gate!"

At the call of the gatekeeper, the main gate began to open. The Self-Defense Forces observed this scene from a distance of 2-3 kilometers, using binoculars.

The voice that spoke through the voice amplification magic device sounded slightly shaky. A country that had previously been so openly hostile now suddenly and easily invited the enemy into the capital, as though surrendering. Colonel Tanifuji and the other commanders noticed something.

'Ah... it's almost certainly a trap.'

"Colonel Tanifuji, what should we do?"

"First, let's conduct aerial reconnaissance. Dispatch several OH-1s over the capital. Deploy Yatagarasu as their escort. Also, inform Lieutenant Colonel Anetai at the south gate, Lieutenant Colonel Izumikubo at the east gate, and Lieutenant Colonel Hirano at the north gate."

"Yes, sir!"

"And once safety is confirmed, we'll enter the capital under aerial surveillance and support!"

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Hills outside Rodom, Thestania Empire

The outlying hill was strewn with discarded wood and debris. Suddenly, a large piece of rubble collapsed with a loud noise, revealing a gaping hole just wide enough for an adult to squeeze through. From within, a man emerged. His name was Suzuki, captain of the Betsuhan.

"...Alright, come out."

After confirming the area was safe, three of his subordinates followed him out of the hole.

"Whew... felt like I was suffocating in there."

"Quit complaining. This is the passage Carnegie-dono told us about, the one beyond the watchful eyes of surveillance."

"Yeah, yeah."

From there, they could overlook the capital. The air was filled with black smoke and flames, screams, and shouts. Thestanian soldiers struggled to subdue the enslaved populace. However, with the SDF's presence in the capital, the Empire's soldiers were losing momentum.

"...At this rate, even Burgos and friends will subdue the Empire's soldiers."

"It seems... civilian casualties are quite low. They've kept their promise to us."

"...Looks like our mission is complete..."

Just as Suzuki and his men prepared to leave, one of his subordinates asked him a question.

"Captain Suzuki, may I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"The place you were involved in... it was that Colosseum, right?"

"Yeah, that's right."

"Then... what's that other Colosseum-like structure just a bit farther from it? It's shaped like the Colosseum, but it's a dome with not a single window."

"Hm? ...Ah, that's the Colosseum built to have gladiators fight against scary beasts and monsters. Unlike the Colosseum I was in, that one only holds events every few months. They say it's because 'beasts and monsters are rare and valuable.'"