Very Wrong Reincarnation: Isekai with Game Nation

Vol. 3 Chapter 25

The situation on the Cignus Continent was coming to an end, but in Yugoslavia things took a different path. Armies from Cignus and Sanctium moved in large formations, with armored units and infantry marching together in a victory parade at the port of Split in Croatia. The fighting inside Yugoslavia had been stopped by direct order from Tito, forcing a compromise. He agreed to peace terms with Sanctium to prevent further destruction, but the cost of that decision was clear to everyone watching.

Yugoslav civilians and soldiers stood by as foreign armies marched through their city without resistance. Tanks rolled through the streets in full view, not just as a movement of troops but as a clear display of power. It was meant to show control, to make it clear who held the advantage. There was no attempt to hide it. The presence of Cignus and Sanctium forces in the city made the situation obvious. This was not just a ceasefire, it was occupation in practice, even before any formal declaration.

The government was left with no real choice. The pressure kept increasing from all sides. Cignus missiles were already positioned and capable of striking anywhere in the country. Reports made it clear that these weapons could be used without delay if resistance continued. At the same time, enemy forces were advancing and gaining ground in Dalmatia, tightening control over key areas.

Out at sea, a large combined fleet from Cignus and Sanctium maintained position, blocking any chance of escape or outside support. The navy presence alone made it impossible for Yugoslavia to receive supplies or reinforcements from abroad. Any attempt to move resources in or out would be intercepted.

Even though most of the Yugoslav army and conscripts were still intact on the mainland, they were placed on standby. They were not destroyed, but they were also not in a position to act. Command knew that using them would only lead to further losses without changing the outcome.

The biggest problem was not just the forces already present, but the lack of support. Yugoslavia stood alone. There were no allies ready to assist, no foreign nations willing to intervene. Since their arrival in this world, they had not built strong enough connections to rely on anyone else. There was no international sympathy, no external pressure on Cignus or Sanctium to stop.

The threat of bombing made everything worse. Both Cignus and Sanctium had already shown they were willing to use heavy bombardment without restriction. Cities could be targeted directly if the situation escalated again. Infrastructure, civilian areas, and military positions would all be at risk. There were no limits set that could guarantee safety.

The question was not whether Yugoslavia could resist, but how long they could hold out and how much damage they were willing to take before giving in completely. No one could give a clear answer. Every option led to heavy losses. Fighting would mean destruction. Surrender would mean loss of control and independence.

In the end, the decision leaned toward survival. The agreement to peace, even under pressure, was the only way to stop the immediate threat. But as the foreign troops marched through Split and tanks rolled through the streets, it was clear that this was not an equal agreement. It was forced, and everyone knew it.

Yugoslavia remained standing, but only because it chose not to fight a war it could not win.
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In Rijeka, the largest port of Yugoslavia, Tito stood silently while officials from Sanctium and Cignus towered around him. The harbor outside was filled with foreign ships, while soldiers and armored vehicles moved through the city in unified formation. There was no battle anymore. The war had already been decided before this meeting even began.

He stood there unable to do anything as the armies of these foreign nations slowly secured the shores and ports of his country. Every day, more troops landed. More equipment arrived. Resistance at this point would only lead to destruction without changing the result. Yugoslavia still had soldiers, weapons, and reserves on the mainland, but everyone knew the truth. Any large offensive would fail. Even defensive warfare had become pointless.