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With my recent busy work schedule, my posting frequency might be a bit slower from now on.
- ワイアード
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1st Front Line, near the border of the Kingdom of Ali-Wamba and the Kingdom of Nildor
On a barren, rocky landscape with only scattered patches of vegetation, approximately 20.000 infantry soldiers of the Kingdom of Ali-Wamba's 1st Front Line Division were neatly arrayed under the instructions of officers and non-commissioned officers.
The flag of the Kingdom of Ali-Wamba flew high, fluttering in the wind. The soldiers, clad in armor, were lined up, muskets with bayonets slung over their shoulders. It was a scene reminiscent of old line formations blended with the knights of medieval Europe.
Major General Darryl Keith, the commander of the 1st Front Line Division, observed the scene through a telescope from a hill at the rear.
"Such a massive force on the first front... but the problem lies with the Nildorians... what is exactly happening there?"
Keith turned his telescope toward the Kingdom of Nildor's side. What he saw shocked him.
"Why have the Nildorians withdrawn the frontline soldiers and artillery they deployed just yesterday?"
The Kingdom of Nildor had completely pulled back the frontline forces it had stationed until the previous day. This had been reported by a reconnaissance team that observed the Nildorian troops beginning to withdraw last night. At first, Keith and his officers from the Kingdom of Ali-Wamba thought it might just be a redeployment. But, when they checked the next day, there was no trace of Nildor's frontline forces.
"S-sir, what does this mean?"
One of the soldiers asked Keith with a look of worry. It was not just him; all the soldiers behind Keith felt the same unease.
"Hmm... could there be some issue within Nildor? Or is it a trap? I'm afraid I don't know; this is a first."
"Then... should we just await orders from the Kingdom?"
"That seems to be the case. I reported this matter earlier today via manacomm. We'll move according to the orders that come through—"
"Major General Keith!"
At that moment, a soldier came running up to Keith.
"What's going on?"
"S-sir, a message just arrived from High Command...!! 'Do not miss this opportunity; the 1st Front Line Division is to advance into the Kingdom of Nildor as the 1st Invasion Army effective immediately.'"
"What!? ...Damn it! What are those safe old men thinking!?"
"Major General... what should we do?"
"...Orders are orders. Begin the advance. Relay this to all officers via manacomm: the invasion of the Kingdom of Nildor begins now. Also, request aerial reconnaissance and support from Commander Jorga of the 1st Front Line Wyvern Knights!"
"Yes, Sir!"
As Major General Keith was preparing to return to the frontline base, a call came through on his portable manacomm stone.
"This is Major General Keith."
"Yo, Keith! Heard the orders? It's happening—war, war's begun!"
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