Continental Hero Senki

It was on April 22, more than 20 days after the opening of the war, that the Zalesier side received reports of the destruction of the Rokosovski Legion under the Emperor of the Eastern Continent and the Head of the Army.

About 100,000 soldiers in 10 divisions vanished in one day, plus reports of the Battle Death of Marshal Rokosovski, who became Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army and was Commander-in-Chief of the Crusading Army, were enough to quell the heartache of the Imperial Head of Government. But on the other hand, I had odd tastes.

The Imperial Minister of Military Affairs, Marquis Ladygel, heard reports of the Battle of Rokosovski's death in his own office, together with Count Benkendorf, Chief of the Imperial Administration for the Maintenance of Public Security.

"Marshal Rokosovski is a man who is brave off the battlefield but cowers as soon as he stands on the battlefield. How dare that be what the Commander-in-Chief was doing?"

"I wonder if that's what's causing the balls of honor."

"Ah. He would have died a little easier if he'd back off and put himself in command of the military order, too."

Sooner or later it was a matter of decision to solemnize Marshal Rokosovski. He uses the position of Commander-in-Chief to work a number of wrongs, and all the evidence is held by a man standing in front of Ladygel.

"Speaking of military orders, it looks like Marquis Creek, commander-in-chief of the military division, has been saddled with an emperor."

"I didn't know you were going to be an emperor when you were losing. I have no idea what the hell you're thinking."

That's what Marquis Ladygel said, but it's not like he really had no idea. The Marquis of Creek is an opportunist. If he, or Emperor Ivan VII, had a must-win strategy, I can see why Creek would be saddled with the Emperor.

And with that must-have measure, Ladygel had some idea.

"Well, that's fine with me. The question is what to do with this war."

"I suppose that depends on His Majesty the Emperor's will?

"Because His Majesty would also tell us to put in another force. No matter how many junior soldiers die, it has nothing to do with His Majesty."

For the Emperor of the Eastern Continent Empire, no, for Ivan X. Soldiers are only tools of politics. And it's as much a substitute tool as it takes. That old man can only increase his authority by doing so.

"But even if we gather new troops from now on, it will take time. That's why we have to be ready for another three months or so."

"If that's the case, we'll have to put in reserve."

"Right. Whatever Creek thinks, we need to put in the force to win."

"But even if you win, you're in trouble"

"Ah. Damn, who made a country like this..."

The office door was knocked when Ladygel tried to sigh heavily. When Ladygel ordered him to "go in," it was Lieutenant Shakra, his deputy, who came into the room as he expected.

"I beg your pardon during your welcome. My lord, His Majesty the Emperor has asked me to speak with you as soon as possible."

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3pm.

The Imperial Army's Conference Room of the Three Secretaries, which once formulated a draft operation for the Silesian crusade. But now there's no sign of Imperial Army Commander-in-Chief Marshal Rokosovski in this room. Instead, the commander-in-chief was provided with a round of flowers, although I don't know who prepared them.

When ten minutes had passed since Ladygel entered the room, the emperor Ivan X. finally entered the room.

"... have the lords heard of Marshal Rokosovski?

Ladygel and Creek nod almost simultaneously.

"We have to prepare a new Commander-in-Chief... Minister of Military Affairs, who do you think is good?

"As things stand, we are still at war. If you rub it in HR, it will only benefit the enemy. This is temporary, so I know it would be best to temporarily grant the Deputy Commander, Marshal Bakunin, that status and consider formal personnel after the end of the war."

"Well... the military minister has said this, but what's the opinion of the commander-in-chief?

"The dwarf also agrees with the Minister of Military Affairs, Your Majesty"

"... ok. Now appoint Marshal Millii Bakunin as the next Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army"

The old man, pale, decided on the next commander-in-chief with a plundered voice. But this HR must have been the only choice rather than the best. The emperor himself was aware of that.

"Now, out of anticipation, the struggle continues. I think we need to send in new soldiers there..."

Ladygel was not against this new military input, but it wasn't Ladygel who tried to be the first to disagree, it was Creek who was supposed to have saddled with the imperialists.

"I'm afraid, Your Majesty, that gathering soldiers from now on will take too long. And I have a financial problem, so I know we should keep new troop inputs to a minimum."

"Hmmm...... What does the military minister think?

"… I share the opinion of the Commander-in-Chief"

This would have been a little unexpected for Ladygel. I was wondering if Ladygel would oppose the new military effort and then impeach Ladygel as a defeatist with Creek chanting aggressive new military input there.

But in reality, Creek opposed the new military input. It's convenient for Ladygel, but uncomfortable given his political position.

"So the lords say we should only discuss the rebels with the current force?

"Yep. But I'm sure I don't have enough fighting power. Let's put our reserves on this plane and exhaust the rebels who call the Kingdom of Silesia."

Ladygel was even dialogued by Creek.

Creek makes his proposal from the strategic point of view that the Commander-in-Chief deserves, His Majesty the Emperor. Is Creek becoming an emperor because he thinks it's already impossible for the Royal Silesian Army to override this power ratio? That's why Creek has shown loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor in his theory, yes, Ladygel thought.

"Right... right. I still think the commander-in-chief is right. Now, about the size of the reserve and who will command that unit…"

"Even if you put in all your strength at once, it could be Marshal Rokosovski's two dances. I was wondering if this place should be put in two parts."

Things, there's no room to stick your mouth in Ladygel when it comes to military orders. He is a Minister of Military Affairs and his own authority is solely in relation to the military junta. Nothing, I don't mind sticking my mouth in the military order, but I don't know what will happen if they strangle me there. That's why he never stood in front of Creek and disagreed.

"He's the key commander..."

"But I need to talk to you about it."

"What is it, Your Majesty"

The Commander's consultation has been with Ladygel several times now. Most of the high-ranking officers in this war were the emperors, or those who set their positions together. The same would apply to the commander of this reserve unit.

But Ladygel's predictions will be betrayed to a great extent.

"I think it's time to put my nephew on the front line."

"... what?

To that unexpected word, Ladygel could not move his body for a while.

Ivan VII's nephew. In other words, this old man said when he put Sergei Romanov, the Crown Prince's nephew, on the front line.

Finally, Ladygel thought for a moment, but then the calm part of Ladygel pinpointed the Emperor's heart.

"... May I ask why?

"Um. My big nephew is 18 years old this year. And it's what puts you in the Imperial Army Major General. But he hasn't experienced the battlefield yet. If you're going to lead the future empire, you can't let them cage you in the palace forever."

I mean, do some field exercises, the old man says. It is true that Ladygel kept the Crown Prince's nephew in a safe Spring Palace to prevent Sergei from being assassinated.

But the Emperor is forced to go outside and use the Royal Army and the Assassin to kill Sergei.

At any rate, we must oppose it and stop it. But I can't even defy the Emperor more than His Majesty strongly says. And most importantly,

"I see. If so, Your Highness Sergei... No, it would be better for the future country to have Major General Sergei join us"

Creek agreed with the Emperor. Now I can tell you that Ladygel can no longer stand out and strongly disagree.

"What do you think, military minister?

In response to a question from the emperor, Ladygel was left with no alternative but to express his agreement.

April 22, 3: 30pm.

The Imperial Army Troika decided to put in a front line of reserve forces.