Continental Hero Senki

A 50-kilometer zone on the eastern empire side of the Silesia-Eastern Empire border. It is an unarmed buffer zone, established under the Aeresund Convention.

The Aeresund Convention is a fairly rare one at the time.

No territorial transfer, no compensation.

Silesia was wondered by countries other than the countries concerned about the fact that she had made less demands on you to win.

Because the Silesian side knew that when we got on too well, the treaty itself would flow, that it could have been re-invaded, and that it just didn't make sense to get a less productive territory to pay for maintenance.

That's why the unarmed buffer zone.

To serve as a jetty for an imperial invasion, the cost of maintaining it is imperial. Martial officers from the Kingdom of Silesia were also allowed to be stationed on the ground, and they were accepted with the same treatment as embassy staff.

You will know that this alone is a detrimental being for the Empire.

But sometimes the autumn of the continental calendar 639.

Less than two years after the signing of the Treaty, its significance was completely lost.

"Warlords stationed in the Imperial Unarmed Buffer Zone

To the Eastern Command of the Royal Army

10 September. With the strength of the Imperial Army, we will cross the border. "

This war of re-aggression by the Eastern Continental Empire was named "Autumn War" at an early stage by the army of the Kingdom of Silesia, hooked to the name "Spring War" of the previous war.

That may have been a miraculous victory by the Kingdom of Silesia, like the Spring War.

But unlike the Spring War, future generations of historians did not use the name much.

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"... you're early"

The Imperial Army has been violating the unarmed buffer zone, information was brought in on September 12.

This is what Maya whines about when she hears it.

It's early.

It is only a month and a half since the emperor Sergei decided to go to war. This is unusually fast, given that the Spring War opened after a prep period of more than four months.

No, I guess I didn't prepare in a month and a half.

Perhaps they have been preparing for quite some time. I started before and after the signing of the Aeresund Convention, it may be seen.

"Considering that, a month and a half is a reasonable result. I don't know, Yuzef."

Maya seems to have come to the same conclusion as me.

Right now, I'm meeting with Mr. Maya and His Highness Emilia at the Chancellery of the Kingdom.

Less than two years after the signing of the Treaty. Until then, it is not surprising that the ruling Eastern Continental Empire in the area was prepared to be kept in mind so that the martial officers of the Kingdom of Silesia would not notice it.

Whether he was a stationed martial officer to sense it or not, he was apparently better at it.

To show them information from the martial officers stationed in the unarmed buffer zone.

I knew I would be re-invaded. Regardless, I had no idea at the time of signing the treaty that it would re-invade so soon, but anyway, the meaning of setting that unarmed buffer zone is coming out quickly.

"Position and scale?

"According to the first report of information received from the martial arts officers, you are in the north."

"... that's exactly what you expected, isn't it?

That's the thing.

But it is important at this time that we have invaded a lot sooner by betraying our prior expectations. I'm not ready for this one anyway.

"As a Sergei, that's exactly what I was after. I guess so."

And His Highness understood that it depended on the matter.

It is strategically important to force the defensive side to be unprepared.

The Royal Silesian Army has just now mobilized. There are already only 10 divisions gathered, but we may not be able to train this and take it to a higher level of training.

"Is General Operations still willing to continue with the operations initially planned?

"... right"

Short-term showdown of Sergei Romanov on the battlefield.

Other than that, I'm sure I don't see a winning chance, but...

and that's where the door gets knocked.

It was the person of the Clerk of the Chancellery who came into the room with the permission of His Highness Emilia.

"Excuse me while we talk. Lieutenant Fine von Linz, the man is here to see His Royal Highness, may I come through?

"I don't mind. Please let me through."

"Ha, right away"

The beautiful girl with the silver hair, Mr. Feene, came.

I haven't seen her for a while, but it should be, she was returning to the Ostomark Empire. That's because I made the request a long time ago, but does that mean it was time for the results?

"It's been a while, Mr. Feene. How have you been?

"Not a good idea. Your Highness Emilia will be as beautiful and jealous as ever."

"That's the dialogue here. Come on in."

She is the daughter of the Minister of Information, Count Linz, by making herself a Ostmarc marshal stationed in the Kingdom of Silesia and grandson of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marquis Coudenhoff.

I've asked Mr. Feene to do that during this time.

"- It's a little narrow,"

For some reason, Mr. Fine sits back to snuggle with me even though it's a spacious three-seater sofa.

but Mr. Feene is a true face,

"I'm fine."

I told you so.

Yeah, you know what I'm saying about narrow thoughts, and you're saying that...

Well, no. Let's get down to business.

"So, how was the end?

"I can't say much yet, but the Duke of Hermesberger seems to acknowledge it"

That is diplomatic pressure on our western neighbour, the Union of Livonia Nobles.

As the Spring War was, we need to turn all our forces east against the invasion of the Eastern Continental Empire. But in that case, there is a possibility that an empty nest will come from the western side, which has become vacant.

Anyway, the Union of Livonia Nobles is a corner of the anti-Silesian alliance, a country with an extraordinary resentment towards the Kingdom of Silesia.

"The Duke of Hermesberger is a family of leading nobles in the House of Lords. If we activate the veto, they can't move. They didn't even intervene in the civil war, did they? This will be a relief for a while."

And Mr. Feene said, drinking the coffee that was in the cup, and frowned for a moment. Apparently, she's a person who recognizes coffee as muddy water.

To say that the diplomatic deal has been a success is to be delighted. It's good you don't have to worry about protecting the west.

But the question is after the war. There will be some demand for this from Ostmarc as well as Livonia for the stock. It's a hundred million bucks to think about it now.

"Well, let's think about that after we win. Because if you lose, it doesn't make sense."

And, Your Highness.

Absolutely right. Now let's just think about winning.

It will be a strategic meeting from here on out. As I explained, the Royal Army's decision to take over the Emperor by means of a short-term showdown, or even push him into retreat and let that authority fall.

The formation has already been decided, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Army is Marshal Rosenstock. The troop strength is 7 divisions. Intercept this in the northeastern Lake Atheni region on the expected march route.

The problem is we're not ready yet.

"The Imperial Army should probably arrive in the Lake Atheni water region in about a week to ten days. But the Interceptors will not have arrived in the Lake Region by that time, and even if they are ready, they will be the wings to intercept them at an unprepared stage."

But if you take the time to wait for them to be ready, the Imperial Army will build Bridgetop on the ground as well. When that happens, the short-term decisive ideology planned by the Royal Army fails as soon as possible.

"If so, do we give up the short-term showdown and take the enduring battle, or do we challenge each other to the showdown without preparation?"

And that's what Mr. Maya said and looked up to heaven.

To say at this point we are at a disadvantage. That's a fun future diagram.

"It's not if you're joking. And it's not all sad news."

His Royal Highness said so and offered Maya the paper he was instructing.

It was a formal diplomatic document.

"This is an official document from the Kingdom of Carlsbert." My country is prepared to lend two divisions to your country, "said His Majesty Karel."

"... Thankful story"

He sent soldiers, not to mention two divisions from his allies. This is really helpful because there are not enough divisions for the Eastern Continental Empire counterpart.

"We have already approved the acceptance of the Royal Karlsbert Army and are now entering the Kingdom of Silesia under the command of Lieutenant General Lelek"

"Are you Lieutenant General Lelek, the Civil War of the Republic - no, you were the one who took care of him during the Royal Vintage War?"

"Yep. There is no problem with both ability and expectation. The problem is that Carlsbert and the Lake Atheni region are almost in opposite directions, so we can't make it to the war."

"It's useful as a strategic reserve."

Has this led the Royal Army to hold 12 divisions? If you just look at the numbers, well, it's something you seem to manage. It's just that the inside line is full of recruits and foreign troops...

I wonder if we can lend troops from more dependable allies here? Chillah.

"... unfortunately we cannot afford to do that to our empire"

He seemed to have guessed my gaze. Realistic comments came back from Mr. Feene.

Why not? Isn't it odd that both the troop powers are inferior to Carlsbert's and not from Ostmarc?

And it doesn't seem easy to do that if you think about it.

"The Kingdom of Karlsbert is an absolute kingdom under which the King directly governs the nation, so it can be decided immediately. By contrast, we have to consider the feelings of each nobleman and nation."

"Politically impossible, you mean"

"Personally, I can send you about 10 divisions, but all this. And..."

After that, Mr. Fine clogged the words.

We all waited for the words to follow, but she didn't speak them until the end and said, "No, it's nothing".

"... what's going on?

"Nothing, right?

"Say it. Aren't you with me and Mr. Feene?"

"............... right. Colonel Yusef is my fiancée."

"No, sir."

Even if we're in love, we're not fiancées.

"Almost sounds like we're together..."

Regardless of Mr. Maya's sober whining, this is like being mean.

Well, that's fine.

"Excuse me. I can't report it at the moment. I don't know how things work, but it's a matter of life for the imperial subjects, so I can't say goodbye."

"Something so cramped...?

Why I can't move my army politically. There may be pressure from other countries, or from the Imperial Palace, or something more terrifying.

Either way, I can't rely on Ostmarc this time, can I?

"Okay. Now, I'd like to ask Ostmarc for information and, if he wishes, material assistance."

His Highness Emilia gave up early on the force and requested support in other respects.

"If so, I will accept it with peace of mind."

It would have been predetermined. Mr. Fine responded instantly.

All you have to do is win?

"... Colonel by the way"

"What is it, Mr. Feene?"

"Why is Colonel Yusef here? The end of the war will be opened in less than a month..."

Oh, you mean that.

What, there's no such complicated situation.

"I've always been in a position against short-term showdowns, so the executives at General Operations hated me. Two divisions below Admiral Yogihes also wait backwards as a strategic reserve. I'll meet you in King's Landing."

"I see..."

Finally, His Highness Emilia will not join the front line this time either.

Regardless of His Highness Emilia's reluctance, this man is now also His Excellency the Chancellor. I can't get out on the front line. Besides...,

"Besides, I know Yuzef personally, who doesn't want a short-term showdown, who would be in trouble if I were on the front line and bent the operation."

And, His Highness Emilia herself confessed and sent her gaze over here. No, yeah, I'm sorry. We are always bothering you......

If I was apologizing in my heart, His Highness would have read my mind, and he spoke kindly to me.

"I don't resent anything."

"... really?

"Yep. It's just a shame."

That doesn't seem very different......

"That's it, Mr. Yuzef."

"... what is it"

Will it piss me off again?

It's about Sarah.

"Sarah did?... Oh, did he do something again?

"I didn't. Regarding this war, she... or the 3rd Cavalry Regiment of the Kingsguard Division."

The 3rd Cavalry Regiment of the Kingsguard Division, of which Sarah Marinovska is deputy commander, became the most elite cavalry regiment of the Royal Army thanks to the achievements of Salazar's Boot Camp.

The original duty is to escort Her Royal Highness Princess Emilia Silesia.

I was wondering if His Highness Emilia would stay in the King's Capital because he would not take part in the front lines in this war... but apparently not.

"The princess consulted with me and the military writ, and assigned the 3rd Cavalry Regiment to the legion of Admiral Yogihes. And I want to entrust Mr. Yuzef with his command."

"Is...?

"So the 3rd Cavalry Regiment is headed by Colonel Yuzef Waresa, and Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Marinovska will be under his direct command."

Hey, yo?

"Um, you know I can't ride a horse on Loc...?

"I know. That's why you need Sarah, the deputy commander, to lead the battle."

Oh, whoa. That's the logic.

I don't think the day will come for me to become Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander of the Cavalry Regiment. I don't know how much manpower I can't afford......

"Mr. Yuzef joins the cavalry regiment with His Excellency Yogihes and tells him about it"

"... awed"

Really, what happens to this war? In many ways.

After that, I shared some confirmations with each other and my residual processing was over. All you have to do is lead Sarah and the cavalry regiment to the front line?

"What will Mr. Feene do?

"I have to go back to my country again. You will hear reports of the victory in the capital."

"We haven't decided to win yet."

This time Mr. Fine doesn't come with me, which makes me lonely too......

"Right. Maybe this is the last time."

When she said that, she gently grabbed my hand and tangled my fingers. Mr. Fine is pretty aggressive in a different way than Sarah, isn't he?

"... if I do that too much, Sarah will be mad at me."

"So if you call her, there's no problem?"

……

"What?"