The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 92: The Truth Revealed

At last, we're getting to the climax.

- ワイアード

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Former Second Defensive Line of the Arad Great Forest, Hardique Empire's Frontline Base

Several hours after the Alfheim army's raid, the Hardique Empire's army was once again preparing for the advance. With Chimeras leading the charge, numerous units were lined up, ready to march at any moment.

At the rear, Major General Muont, aboard a magic steam landship, was giving orders to the soldiers.

"Listen up!!! Victory is nearly ours! You all will carve your names in history as those who seize the great victory we are about to achieve!!!"

"YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!"

The soldiers' morale was rising. Muont, while enduring the pain in his recently treated right arm, gave the order to begin the advance.

"Commence the march!!! Crush those elves!!! Do as you please with the captured civilians, whether you boil them or burn them!!!"

The massive Hardique Empire army of 20.000 moved through the forest. The sound of white steam bursting from the landships could be heard from every direction. Only about 100 soldiers remained at the base. Among them was Lieutenant General Bennett.

"...Do your best, Major General Muont."

Watching the great army march into the forest, Bennett turned on his heel. Following behind him was Captain Suchomimus, who had arrived partway through.

"Is this alright?"

"...Tch! Mind your own business."

The Second Base had very few soldiers... Reinforcements were expected to arrive by evening. Until then, a quiet pause would continue.

The remaining soldiers spent their time gambling, drinking, or cleaning their weapons. Very few were keeping watch. Everyone felt that the war would soon be over, and the lack of tension was evident.

"Huh? Lieutenant General, where are you going?" a soldier asked as Bennett headed off somewhere.

"Huh? Leave me alone. Just shut up and enjoy yourself with your right hand and your dick or whatever."

Bennett and Suchomimus continued walking without paying any attention. They were headed to a certain location.

"...Is this really okay?"

"I told you, it's my way of... repaying a debt."

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Warehouse away from the Hardique Empire's Frontline Base

Several makeshift wooden huts were built in this area. It was a place set up by the Hardique Empire's military to store food and supplies. Among them, there was one hut locked tightly with a padlock. Lieutenant General Bennett and Captain Suchomimus hastily made their way toward this hut.

"...Looks like no one's here right now?"

"They're probably slacking off somewhere... lucky us."

Bennett held a key in his hand. He inserted the key into the padlock and unlocked it.

Click

The door opened... but there was no one inside.

"Wait, what!?"

"Empty!?"

Bennett and Suchomimus were both shocked. They entered the hut and searched every corner, but couldn't find anyone.