Chapter 1.4

Another Day In The Battlefield 1 Chapter 1.4

It was clear the Federation had no chance of victory if they fought the Empire head on, so

one of these countries would call for a cessation of hostility, leaving the clean up to the politicians and diplomats of both nations.

However, something that was unfathomable to all except for the Federation happened.

“Federation forces are advised to lower your arms and surrender or retreat.”

Going by the common sense of the Empire, this was a shocking advisory.

The Empire might be watching the situation develop in disbelief, but the reports of the Federation trespassing borders wasn’t completely unexpected.

The fact that it was really happening was what was baffling to them.

According to after-action logs, the soldier Lehrgen, serving at the military headquarters

said, “...It would be easier to comprehend if it was all just a show orchestrated by their military high command, that’s how unfathomable the intentions of the Federation were,” to express how confounding this incident was.

Putting their doubts aside, the pragmatic Empire immediately issued the command to stop the grand scale invasion by Federation forces.

They might be confused or troubled by the Federation’s intent, but when they learned of the possibility of open warfare, the Empire started logistical and battle preparations as per standing orders.

Forces from the regiments deployed in various parts of the Empire were mustered by rail, showcasing the smooth and efficient organization of the Empire military, lauded as the reason for their might.

Despite gathering large amounts of resources and mobilizing units, the Empire still couldn’t shake off the doubt and worry in their heart: “Are they for real?”

In the league of powerful nations, the Empire’s armed forces were far ahead of the

others. Even during peacetime, a field army would be garrisoned in the borders

in the name of national security.

Right now, in preparation for war, an ad hoc army was formed on top of that by mobilizing

troops that weren’t part of the garrisoned forces.

They even considered

information warfare and invited presses from other countries as a counter measure,

covering all the angles. That’s why the Empire was so doubtful—

“Were they going to attack for real?”

For Friedrich, he would never even dream about the day the Federation would march on the military powerhouse without any just cause and doing so with an inferior force

in front of international media.

But in this world, fact was stranger than fiction. For Friedrich, it was inconceivable how the situation developed into such a stage. Putting it crudely, it was like seeing the suicidal impulse turn physical in an instant.

“War is breaking out! I say again, war is breaking out! The war started just now!

Because we were invaded, the Empire has declared against the Legedonia Federation! Earlier today, Federation forces invaded Empire territory from several areas; in retaliation, the imperial forces are counterattacking and heading for the borders! According to reports, our forces have engaged the enemy on multiple fronts!”

End Of Chapter 1.4

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