Possessed in a Family of War Heroes

42 – Push the end of the offensive

The situation on the frontline is changing every moment for both the Empire and Königssen.

The Imperial Army General Headquarters, located in the rear, was having an equally crazy busy time.

“Are you kidding me? Can’t we send more reinforcements?”

“That’s literally it. Currently, we elves have no more troops….”

Boom!―

A high-ranking officer from the Imperial side, who hadn’t heard of it, hit the table with all his might.

This is extremely rude. It’s something you shouldn’t do in front of a strict alliance. It’s a very important part that you can accept that the empire can look down on the different races like königsen.

Still, no one in the Empire, not even the Beastmen or Elves, said anything about it. Rather, if there is something he wants to do more, he even waits as if he wants to do more.

“I will ask the elves. Do you really, really have any intention of destroying the great axis of evil called Königsen together with our empire?”

“Of course.”

“But they said they wouldn’t be able to deploy troops.”

“Instead, use the maximum amount of resources, manastones, and ranged weapons….”

“Do you think this is because our empire is so short of bows and arrows?!”

Currently, the empire is under a terrifying attack from Königssen across all fronts.

We need to stop them before they push further inside. And you have to take a counterattack.

In that sense, it is only natural that more troops and strength are needed.

“As the Empire knows, we elves have a very small population by nature. The troops that can be mobilized are only a handful compared to the Empire. If you look at it right now, the situation is….”

“Everyone. Weren’t we gathered under the name of the Allies?”

“… You’re right.”

“However, a member of the coalition is in charge of the entire defense line, and the other two forces just ask for reinforcements when needed, but they say they can’t even do that.”

Union. The Empire, Elves, and Beasts. The great Königssen Front, a combination of these three forces.

It can be said that almost 70% of them were taken by the Imperial side, and the remaining 30% by the Elves and Beasts.

The reason for this is simple. It’s just that the population of the two races is too small.

The number, which was originally smaller than the human side, disappeared by nearly 50% due to Königssen’s massive massacre of heterogeneous tribes. If I hadn’t urgently joined hands with the Empire, the story of annihilation might have come out.

Even though they were united, these two races were too wide apart even if the gap with the empire widened.

The reason I can be a member of the Alliance is because I have the same level of ability as the Empire or even more in terms of information gathering. There was a lack of numbers, but it was possible because the skills of each soldier were superior to the empire.

Empires are also well aware of the elitization of warriors on the side of elves and beasts, so they did not say anything about their help as quality instead of quantity.

But not now. At least now, it is the moment for them to show their ‘sincerity’.

“Whoop.”

Imperial officers looked at the elven personnel and caught their breath.

Without a population, each and every one of them is a resource that I miss so much, yes. I understand everything.

But how can an empire survive? Do you know that it doesn’t matter if tens of thousands of people die?

If it’s an alliance or an alliance, shouldn’t we take an action to fight together?

It’s too much of a waste for our soldiers to die. I really hate seeing so many of them die.

Still, we can call it an alliance only when we send troops together and fight side by side.

They say they are afraid to die and are only sucking their fingers? Does it make sense?

“I am disappointed with the people from the elves side as well as the people from the beasts side. It’s not even half of the troops we sent before.”

“I have nothing to say. But for us, this is the limit we can send….”

Kikkik―

In the midst of a meeting, the door suddenly opens and a man enters.

After that, his identity with several other high-ranking officers and aides.

“Second, Commander-in-Chief!”

William Reinhardt of Kenneth. Imperial Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces.

Why did he suddenly appear here after he was clearly heading to the front for a field strategy meeting?

“Let’s say hello and sit down. Please sit down as well.”

The elves and the beastmen, who were standing there, put their butts together.

William, who looked at the figure for a while, took off his commander-in-chief’s epaulets.

And then bang it on the table! And put it up.

“Go, sir?!”

“The commander-in-chief?”

What is the commander-in-chief? Topics who keep saying things that don’t work and don’t listen to orders.

“Anyway, our two factions don’t seem to be interested in an alliance. So I don’t need this prestigious position, so I’m just quitting here.”

“Commander! Why, why are you like this?”

“I would like to ask you a question. Is the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces really right? How did you issue a general mobilization order, but only the imperial army gathered, and the elves and beastmen gathered less than a handful of numbers?”

“Well, that’s how we explained it….”

“Clarification. Clarification is good But why don’t you try that explanation, not in front of me, but in front of the sons of our empire who are dying countless times on the frontlines?”

Then, the people from the two factions are at a loss for words.

It is shocking. As well as what he said, it was more surprising that it was William who said it.

He has been a very gentlemanly, judicious, and gentle person until now.

Isn’t it because of his soft commanding power that he was appointed commander-in-chief of the allied forces with the least conflict?

He is polite not only to the other races, but also to the navy, which the army hates so much.

However, as William raised his blade and pressed him like this, the people from the two factions lost their minds.

“Of course, it is not that the Empire does not know the situation of the two factions. Even if you scrape together, it’s all you can do to make one division. Considering the people who have to protect their hometown, I know that it is best to give them a brigade-level unit.”

“Yes, yes. Commander-in-Chief.”

“But it is. When the Empire collapses and the defenses are completely breached, will you be able to stop Königssen with just a handful of troops?”

“….”

“I am afraid of losing one, so I keep it and lose all ten. Empire is not your shield. They are your comrades-in-arms, your friends, and your companions in the fight together. I am afraid that that friendship will be shaken.”

I am trying to express it as affectionately as possible, but everyone knows it. That this is the ultimatum.

It wouldn’t be much fun if I didn’t just bring out the troops as I was told to do.

From now on, you guys should fight Königssen on your own. We will fall

The fact that the commander of the Imperial Army has come out to this level is said to be unprecedented.

If you say nonsense here, it is clear that the alliance will no longer exist.

Both elves and beastmen, now was the moment to worry about other things rather than the interests of their own country.

“… I will contact the home country and ask them to mobilize all of them, even those defending their country.”

“We will do the same, Commander-in-Chief.”

“Thank you for your cooperation. The Empire will never forget the sincerity of the members of the Alliance for the rest of their lives.”

Cancer. Won’t forget This pathetic figure, who was hesitant to give up his troops, not too long ago, because the things he asked to be saved became more manageable.

Still, they see it as putting the interests of their own country first, not personal gain. If it was the former, I would have pulled out my lieutenant’s sword right away and cut off the heads of the goblin and wild beast.

The commander-in-chief, who had completely shaken off the fact that there was nothing to the contrary from the two powers that were clamoring to give up troops anymore, stood up with a satisfied look on his face.

*

“The forward units are planning a counterattack.”

“Yes, Captain.”

Douglas fingered his chin as he listened to the news his lieutenant had brought him.

Just a few days ago, there was a lot of news that more troops are needed, the defenses are dangerous.

The time for a counterattack is suddenly coming, so you want me to prepare?

“There is something.”

“I am worried that I might be tricked by the enemy’s tricks.”

“It’s very unlikely. But if you think that the commander of the 9th Infantry Division is that kind of person, I’ll bet on no.”

The 9th Infantry Division is where the commander of Jerez is. Undoubtedly.

Remembering him, Lieutenant Creighton nodded at the opinion of the second division commander.

Isn’t he a person who has always made big and small contributions in the past several battles?

Above all, Commander Jerez was a person who knew when to advance and when to defend.

So, in this critical situation, he must have taken the lead and played a big role.

“We will play an active part in this battle and our 1st Cavalry Division will retreat to the rear.”

“Division commander?”

“Our troop losses are much higher than expected. If the soldiers are further injured here while being greedy for their major, our division, which has been filled with skilled soldiers, will collapse. Even if you say you can get a new soldier, how can you not get the experience you lost? The 3rd Cavalry Division will take our place.”

Craigton stayed silent instead of answering. Stepping back has several meanings.

As now, it is also to take a break for the reorganization of troops and the maintenance of the division.

But at the same time, there are cases where something happens to the top commander and he is forced to step back.

“If you fall to the rear, I will resign from this position.”

“The division commander.”

“Anyway, the unit under my command was defeated. The damage was also quite large.”

“If that’s the case, all the commanders of the empire must feel responsible and step back.”

“There is nothing to worry about. It’s not a demotion, it’s not a release or a standby. It’s just movement, so don’t do it too much. I’ve been here for quite some time, so now I need to gain other experiences.”

I didn’t tell my lieutenant, but Douglas was feeling it.

He knows that a supernova is coming that will soon replace him and lead this unit anew.

That person will be the main character of the wind of change that is blowing now.