Chapter 101: Battle of the Imperial Capital ①
A decisive battle in the imperial capital of Ardar was proclaimed by the edict of Emperor Ghias Sritarti Murjif Barat Noaz Sbarokia. This is the last battle with the revolutionary army Rebellion. If they win, the Great Empire will regain peace, but if they are defeated, the revolution will succeed and the Great Sbarokian Empire will fall.
It was a battle for Geass as well, risking his prestige and life.
"What's the lineup?"
"It's completed."
“What about the barrier?”
"It's all set."
At a military council just before the war begins, several facts are confirmed.
I have made all possible preparations. Even if we lose four Awakened Magicians, it's not a reason to give up. Geass has a duty to protect the Great Empire of Sbarokia. He has no time to whine, no time to rest or sleep. Geass cannot rest until he can prevent the final battle launched by the revolutionary army Rebellion.
"Are you ready for the magic ritual? Release it at the opening."
The Great Empire of Sbarokia also researched magic, making it possible to activate high-level magic techniques through rituals performed by a large number of people. By combining calculation power and magical power, you can use strategic magic that cannot be used alone. The limit of the magic that ordinary magicians and wizards can use is the eighth level, which is said to be the ultimate magic. To overcome this, we perform a ritual.
"Your Majesty, all of the ceremonial halls are operational. In addition, we have constructed four temporary ceremonial halls. A total of 28 strategic-grade magic spells can be activated at the same time."
"...How about the forbidden ritual site?"
"Theoretically it can be activated... but there is no guarantee. However, we have prepared the 11th ladder of wind."
"If I remember correctly, it was Ryuga Lightning Strike. If that was the case, there would be less damage to the Imperial Capital."
What Geass fears is not the Revolutionary Army Rebellion, but the ``Reaper''. If it weren't for the Grim Reaper, who succeeded in assassinations one after another, the Sbarokian Empire would have destroyed the revolutionary army Rebellion in an instant. There should have been that much difference in strength.
If there were no assassins strong enough to overturn the overwhelming difference in strength...
I don't know how many times I thought that.
However, Geass is not so foolish as to repeatedly try to escape reality.
“At the opening, we will activate strategic magic and at the same time begin chanting the forbidden spell.And whether or not the forbidden spell is activated, bring out that weapon.As per the plan, each corps will build a siege network. ”
In addition to the main army of the Revolutionary Army Rebellion, all the combined forces of the Revolutionary Army Rebellion are about to gather in the imperial capital Aldar. At least the main force will arrive at the imperial capital in three days.
With the range of strategic-class magic, you can reach enemy troops even when they are in a position where you can't see them. It is a great magic that brings destruction beyond the horizon. Due to its ability to change the course of battle with just a single shot, it is considered a strategic weapon. It has the power that the emperor expects.
It's fine if that's the end of it.
If it doesn't end, I'll use a forbidden spell.
And if you can't use the forbidden spell properly, you'll have no choice but to use your trump card as the national treasure of the Great Empire of Sbarokia.
"Protect the imperial capital from the aftermath of magical attacks... Deploy the barrier!"
Geass orders preparations for the order.
This time, many magicians are being used to maintain the barrier to protect the huge imperial capital. It was given the role of a magic tank rather than a fighting force.
All because of the passive battle of interception.
The Great Empire of Sbarokia, which had been invading for a long time, had not fought a defensive battle for a long time. Although preparations had been made for this, it was something no one had ever experienced before. You can't help but be cautious.
Of course, it's not just about being cautious.
It was determined that magic and trump cards were sufficient for attack power. The Revolutionary Army Rebellion has a ``God of Death'' who assassinates even awakened magicians. Considering that, it would be safer to use great magic rather than using a bad magician.
(Phew...I've become quite timid as well)
Most of the nobles were killed, the mainland of the great empire was laid waste to the pirate army, and even the hidden Awakened Magician was killed. As expected, even Geass loses confidence.
(But if I can get through this...)
I see a chance of victory.
There's no need to rush. There's no need to panic.
As always, all you have to do is show off the strong emperor.
“Notify all magic ceremonial halls. Chant the 10th earth ladder, Great Meteorite!”
The operation to destroy the revolutionary army Rebellion with a surprise attack has begun.
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The revolutionary army Rebellion was holding its final strategy meeting before the imperial capital Aldar. If they win this battle, the Svalokian Empire will effectively collapse. In other words, the revolution will be successful.
The oppressed vassal countries will be liberated from their tyranny.
"Tomorrow, let's launch an all-out attack."
The commanders of each country nodded at Reinwald's words.
A total of nine countries are participating in this coalition. Originally, the Great Empire of Svalokia had sixteen vassal states. The armies of the seven countries that are not here cannot participate because they have suffered devastating damage from the Great Empire.
However, nine countries are enough.
Each of them sent out over 10,000 soldiers, making it a large army of over 100,000 soldiers in total.
The Revolutionary Army Rebellion, unable to match the quality, has no choice but to surround it with a large army. In other words, a simple all-out attack made sense.
"But King Reinwald, I don't think you can tear down that castle wall with a simple siege. What do you think?"
“Send a separate squad.”
"But even though it's a detached force...I hear that there is a strong barrier in the imperial capital."
One of the commanders has that opinion. He is also a king like Reinwald, a fierce man who leaves his homeland to the prince and leads his own army.
As he said, the defense of the imperial capital Aldar is strong.
Otherwise, that emperor would never approve an interception operation in the imperial capital.
"We will send a detachment of 100 elite soldiers. Each group has 10 people. In other words, we will have 10 elite groups invade from all directions at the same time. I left the selection to several strategists."
"This is the first time I've heard it."
"Ah, I've just made it public. I know that there are spies of the Great Empire in the Revolutionary Army Rebellion. That's why only me and a few of my aides know about this plan."
"I wish you'd at least let us know."
“Not at all.”
Some kings complain, but what Reinwald is saying is also true. The advance route of the Revolutionary Army Rebellion has been detected, and they have been attacked by surprise several times. In particular, the surprise attack by the Awakened Magicians took a heavy toll, and several national armies were unable to participate in the war.
With such experience, Reinwald formed a secret unit as a leader.
Giving appropriate reasons, he summoned ten military commanders and had each choose ten elites. And the ten elites do not know the meaning of their being assembled until the operation is approved here. Reinwald was so cautious that he was betting on this last strategy.
(Of course, even those 100 people are decoys.)
It is well known that the elites that the Revolutionary Army Rebellion can prepare. Besides, since we talked about the strategy here, the information would soon leak to the Great Imperial Army. That's how great the Sbarokian Empire is. I don't know where the spies are hiding.
This is where they announce their ostensibly secret operation and secretly send in the eleventh elite unit known only to Reinwald and his inner circle.
(I leave it to you, ``Shinigami'')
The ``Reaper'' who has a personal connection with Reinwald is the strongest elite of the Revolutionary Army Rebellion. He commissioned his elite to assassinate the emperor and the four great dukes who ruled the Svalokian Empire.
Now, the Great Empire of Sbarokia has lost most of its nobility. If they destroy even the four major noble houses that are the emperor's blood relatives, and at the same time eliminate the current emperor, the Sbarokian Empire will cease to function. A victory for the revolutionary army, Rebellion.
"Okay. I approve of that strategy."
“Me too.”
"I approve too."
"As decoys, we need to think about how to fight."
"Hmm"
“I have to pretend to break the barrier, right?”
“How do elite troops get through the barrier in the first place?”
"He'll probably use positive magic. He can open a hole for a short time."
In general, commanders from other countries seem to agree.
And he doesn't seem to have noticed Reinwald's plan. The outcome of the great war that will decide the fate of the continent will be determined by the assassin. There is no way those in power would approve of such a thing. After the Grim Reaper assassinates the Emperor and the Grand Duke, he uses his brutality to blame the revolutionary army Rebellion. This is the contract with the ``God of Death''.
A person as talented as ``Shinigami'' would definitely succeed.
He is also the Hades that the world fears.
"Then, let's disperse at our base. This is the last military council."
Following Reinwald's command, the commanders present here stand up. There are several national representatives like the king and president, including Reinwald. If they stay in one place and are wiped out by magic, it will be the end for the Revolutionary Army Rebellion.
Therefore, once the military council is over, it is necessary to quickly disperse. The Revolutionary Army Rebellion is a coalition of the national armies of each country - security forces and militias, to be exact. The commanders from each country gathered here returned to their respective bases.
However, it was one step too late.
"Excuse me!"
A man came into the tent out of breath. He is Reinwald's subordinate and has the right to have a direct audience with Reinwald in case of emergency.
The fact that he came in means that something critical has happened.
Reinwald, the nine commanders, and their attendants looked nervous.
The man didn't even have time to catch his breath before announcing the situation.
“There, there’s a magic formation in the sky… Judging from its scale, it’s strategic magic!”
“Where is the aim?”
“All of our positions.”
Reinwald thought about what exactly that meant.
Strategic magic is 10th level magic. It is said to be so powerful that it can kill over 1,000 people with a single blow. But on the other hand, that's about it. It's not magic that can destroy everything in the Revolutionary Army's Rebellion camp.
"What does it mean?"
"A total of 28 magic formations... 28 strategic grade magic at the same time!"
"What was that!?"
The one who shouted was the most cowardly among them. He is a temporary representative of a small vassal state, and he cannot be said to be very good at war. The representative who ruled the country during the revolution died, and now he is only serving on a temporary basis. He has great political ability, but he's not good at fighting. At the same time, his desire to not die is stronger than most.
"If we have to run away quickly..."
Even if he said he had to run away, where would he run to?
It is said that strategic magic can kill 1,000 people with a single activation. The damage will likely increase further if those with serious or minor injuries are included. If 28 strategic level magics were activated, it would simply mean that 28,000 people would die. If we include the damage other than the deaths, the destruction of the revolutionary army Rebellion is inevitable.
Due to the hopeless difference in power, it seemed that the Revolutionary Army Rebellion would disappear.
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After receiving the request, Shu came to the vicinity of the imperial capital with Iris.
And of course, there is also ``Takame'' by his side. He is to accompany Shu and Iris in order to find out the whereabouts of the Emperor and Grand Duke.
The three of them were looking at the twenty-eight magical formations shining in the sky above the Revolutionary Army Rebellion camp.
"Is that... ``Great Meteorite Meteor''?"
Shu saw the composition of the magic circle and discovered the magic.
However, there was nothing the Revolutionary Army Rebellion could do about a total of 28 meteorites falling. For Shu, it was not planned for the Revolutionary Army Rebellion to disappear. So he tries to kill magic with death magic.
However, as Shu extended his right hand, ``Hawk Eye'' stopped him.
"Please wait. I'll take care of this."
"you?"
"Have you forgotten? I'm also an Awakened Magician."
As he said that, the ``hawk eyes'' looked at the eastern sky where the Revolutionary Army Rebellion camp was located. Then, twenty-eight gigantic meteorites had already appeared from the magic circle. It follows gravity and falls.
“Great Meteorite saved my life. Even I can deal with it easily.”
The magic armor of ``Hawk Eye'' is a special domain type. It is an ability specialized in movement that allows you to teleport to a place you have been to before. However, teleportation is something that cannot be recreated through magic. That is a valuable ability.
And with the awakening, the power of the magical outfit was further strengthened.
As long as you have magical power, there are no restrictions on transfer distance or location.
In other words, you can move objects or yourself even in places you have never been to by calculating coordinates. However, moving using coordinate calculations is risky, so I would never use it myself. If you make a mistake, you will be buried in rocks, ground, or trees. No one would want to die in such a hopeless way.
In this case, ``Hawk Eye'' transferred all 28 meteorites.
It's also on top of the imperial capital.
"Hey! Iris!"
"Yes!"
Iris used positive magic to create a barrier. Since the three of them are right next to the imperial capital, they are affected by the aftermath of the Great Meteorite. It's a barrier to prevent that.
On the other hand, the imperial capital Aldar also has a large barrier set up by a large number of sorcerers and magicians. The barrier itself is created by a magic tool, so it is an excellent item that only requires channeling magical power. By the way, these are magic tools developed by the White Snake.
The meteorites collide with the barrier one after another, causing rocks to scatter with a violent sound.
The sturdy barrier completely blocked the meteorite, but there is no doubt that it was breached.
"Iris-san. You can easily break the barrier now."
"Yes, yes. There's no point in invading with 'Takame'-san's teleportation anyway."
"Hahaha...I see."
Shu gave an order to ``Takame'' with a surprised look on his face.
"Transfer with Sassa. First, kill the Grand Duke."
"got it"
The three people disappeared immediately.
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