episode_0096

The idea is to bring in more of the remaining troops and even issue a mobilization order.

Not everyone disagreed with my opinion.

“The Imperial Chief of Staff has a point. What could be better than a clear advantage?”

“If you mobilize the reserves and the platoons, you will have some spare combat troops. Don’t forget that the number of troops that will be going there right away is quite a lot.”

“The Special Forces Department agrees that the fighting power of the southern and eastern countries will be no more than the equivalent of one Imperial Legion. There will certainly be room for that.”

Some say it’s because of the part my title of Chief of Staff of the Imperial Household gives me.

Who is watching the emperor’s face while he is nearby?

Because someone else has confirmed the rationality of this from a rational perspective.

Each of them, for different reasons, expressed their opinions to the War Department and the General Staff.

“But, gentlemen, the current situation is not so easy. It took at least a month, and at most two months, just to bring in two legions from the border.”

“Don’t forget. Currently, Dedorant has not unified the western part of the continent. Some of Degal’s territory still remains, and the royal family, although in exile, is also resisting. Crucially, Los Tanica remains. In other words, they are currently forced to fight on two fronts.”

“Our empire has already told Los Tanica to hold out a little longer. The great wrath of the empire will soon sweep over Dedorant. But how will they react if we tell them to wait a few more months?”

“If Los Tanica were to fall, Dedrant would turn all its power to the Empire. Then, the advantage it was trying to gain would be of no use.”

The opposing opinions were also strong. And, above all, they were logical.

Especially the double-sided front part. When the issue of Los Tanica’s existence was discussed, even those who agreed with my opinion had to take a step back and spit.

There is also the issue of imperial pride, and as they say, the two-front war is also entangled.

Why did Dedorant try to shake Novogord? It was to force the Empire to fight a two-front war.

One of the factors that determines victory or defeat in a war between nations. Concentrating all forces in one place.

They’re fighting two fronts: the Empire and Los Tanica.

So, they tried to inject that nightmare into the empire, but failed.

There our empire may be forced to give up the high ground on its own.

When Los Tanica falls, Dedorant naturally projects all of its power to the Empire.

If that happens, then all the preparations you’ve made to gain the upper hand will be of no use.

“The opinion of the General Staff is the same as before. The current gathered force is sufficient. The pure combat force alone is already well over 200,000. If you add the reserve force and the platoon, it will be twice that.”

“Your Majesty. I believe that now is the time for a quick solution. Our empire has had enough rest and preparation in the past half year. But not Dedorant. They attacked the remaining territories of Dgalle just yesterday, and at the same time, they are pressuring Los Tanica.”

It’s not that the two opinions are at odds, but they are in a state of conflict.

Ultimately, there is only one being who can make a conclusion here, and that is the Emperor.

Everyone, including me, looked only at the Emperor and waited for his next words.

“I’ve heard both opinions well. They both have their own valid arguments, so even I find it difficult to make a decision right away.”

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty the Emperor.”

“However, as you said, the current situation is very urgent. In a situation where every second counts, a moment of hesitation can turn into a fatal flaw that cannot be helped.”

The Emperor’s words meant that the decision was made to move the First Army immediately.

After all, it seems that the main purpose was to force Dedorant to fight on two fronts.

It’s a shame, but I’m inclined to accept the opinions of the staff members…

“However, as the Chief of Staff of the Imperial Household said, there is nothing more foolish than limiting oneself when there are many possible options. Minister of War.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“As the Imperial Chief of Staff said, call up the corps left at each border. Also, declare a mobilization order to reinforce the reserves and garrisons, and have the troops that were to be deployed there join the 1st Army and be organized into pure combat personnel.”

Our empire has a lot of cards in its hand, so we just have to play them all.

Perhaps the Emperor was telling us that there was nothing to worry about.

It was also possible because the empire now had the capacity to accommodate both opinions.

“Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Issue the 1st Army Commander. Order the prepared corps to advance sequentially.”

“I will follow your orders.”

Finally, the imperial forces began to pour across the border.

It was the moment when a war of unprecedented scale began.

*

“Then, please take care of me. Chief of Staff.”

“Is there any possibility, Your Excellency the Minister?”

The War Department and the General Staff. Two places that are similar yet different, competing yet cooperating.

The good news is that the people in charge of those two places don’t really have any conflicts or anything.

Rather, it would be helpful to both sides as there were many areas where their intentions coincided.

“eggplant.”

After greeting the Secretary of War and his staff.

Led by the Chief of Staff, the staff members of the General Staff Department walk briskly.

If there was one thing they all had in common, it was that they had ties to the Conslocker faction, whether large or small.

“His Majesty the Emperor seemed to be very fond of the Chief of Staff of the Imperial Household.”

“That’s understandable. At such a young age, he’s already been active in three border areas. He’s even won two campaigns. If you don’t spare such talent, how can you call yourself the Emperor?”

Although it is part of the General Staff, it is actually a completely independent position. Chief of Staff of the Imperial Household.

The person assigned there was Kael Klauwitz, the eldest son of Imperial Count Berthier.

Until now, it was a place where only the military, and frontline commanders, were active.

But his successor and the next Imperial Count immediately took the position of Chief of Staff.

Given the circumstances, the Consluker Marquis and his faction, who had a tight grip on the staff, could not help but feel nervous.

Really, just in case. If the Imperial Family had any intention of weeding out the internal affairs in this war.

There is only one way to escape from this: to achieve great success that no one can deny.

In this way, an atmosphere was created in which the imperial family itself acknowledged its monopoly to some extent.

“Chief of Staff of the Army Mesok, thank you for your help.”

“That’s right. Shouldn’t someone as senior as the Chief of Staff of the Army be able to directly refute the opinion of the Chief of Staff of the Imperial Staff?”

He is the son of the Marquis of Conslocker and has been active in the Western Legion.

Thanks to these parts, the General Staff was gathered around Chief of Staff of the Army Mesok.

The Chief of Staff also took notice of him to some extent.

“I only argued that way because I saw a part that was more beneficial to the Empire. I have no intention of disrespecting the Imperial Chief of Staff.”

“That’s right. That’s right. Could it be that the Chief of Staff had such a mind?”

As expected of the staff members. As expected of those who gave advice to each corps.

I don’t do things like treat Kael like some young, greenhorn or something.

He has already achieved so much, so why would anyone say something like that unless they are crazy?

However, there are concerns that their place may be reduced due to Kael’s injury.

There is a worry that as the Imperial Counts grow larger, the Marquis will lose their place.

Above all, they also have a desire to be treated like Kael.

These things overlapped and created the current strangely opposing position.

“What we have to do now is see how overwhelmingly the newly established Imperial 1st Army can crush those insolent Dedorants. That’s what we’re working towards.”

As Kael did in the East and in the South.

If they too can perform at a similar level throughout the Western Campaign.

The Empire and the Emperor will also look upon us with positive and favorable eyes.

If you win, you can win. It is your destiny.

What kind of opponent could a Dedorant be when such a huge army has gathered?

But just in case, they can assist the commander and each corps commander.

The staff members had only one goal.

Presenting Dedorant’s surrender to His Majesty the Emperor at the New Year’s Ceremony.

So, what he meant was that they would decide the outcome within half a year.

*

“… .”

“Your Highness the Princess.”

“… .”

“Your Highness the Princess?”

“… .”

This is a big deal. It seems like our staff and our princess are not happy with me.

No matter how much I tell them it’s okay, even if they don’t have any bad intentions toward me.

It seemed that in the eyes of our princess, the staff members had already been branded as ‘bad guys who were jealous and envious of the young genius strategist and were already trying to keep him in check.’

“I’m really fine. Rather, His Majesty the Emperor didn’t even listen to my opinion.”

“Still. Kael has done so much, but instead of agreeing with his opinion, you immediately oppose it. It’s too blatant!”

“Isn’t it because it’s worth opposing?”

“That’s what they say! But what they really mean might be different!”

Even I, the person involved, said it was okay, but the princess is so angry.

It’s a little awkward, but strangely enough, I feel good.

“Just wait and see. If even the slightest problem arises, I won’t stay still.”

“Please be patient, Your Highness.”

To cut to the chase, that didn’t happen.

[ Allied victory. Dedorant defeat ]

A month had passed since the Imperial First Army had advanced and the General Staff had assisted them.

The title of the Western Power was rendered meaningless because Dedorant was utterly destroyed.