Preparation and first blood
I don't own Familiar of Zero
"Run, Run, Run soldiers. Don't stop, Don't you dare stop. I want you all to run 1000 round around the village while carrying these whites on your backs, your arms, your legs and also while crossing all the traps and obstacles in front of you." Shouted John.
It has been four weeks since Major john Rockfeed became the leader of the rebellion. He puts the 300 soldiers to a very effective and dangerous exercise that divided to three sections. These training season sections were put through every elite soldiers in his world.
The first section is swordsmanship and Martial Arts, where they need to do some physical training pushups, setups, weightlifting and running around the village while carrying heavy rocks on their backs. They also required to run through many obstacles like fire circles, through bullets and many man traps. Then they would start to fight hand to hand combat and swords by attacking John with the intent to kill while he read a novel book on his hands and playing with them at the same time. The reason of this is because in this way they train harder, learn faster, react faster to sudden movement. Right now, they manage to dogged, block and withstand while retaliating some of his attacks but at the same time they couldn't lay a finger on him which a great achievement in his opinion. He also thought them how to use inside energy "K.I" in material arts to make their punches and kicks stronger and move faster.
"Sir the men finished the trial" stated a soldier.
"alright, tell George to finish the guys training on his side so we can take their to the next stage." said John
"sir, yes sir" replied a soldier
The second section is firearms education, where they need to have a great mastery in firearms. Of course, John saw that the village have an understanding in firearms because it's a weapon making village, but when he saw their so called muskets and the way they fight with it. He was for the better word depressed. First, they form a line then prepare the musket and shoot the target. Next, they reload and fire again in the same way and if the enemy is too close they fix their bayonet and fight with it. he can't believe that they don't even know the rifle and the worst part they didn't create so far the Pasic design of paper cartage from his world where both of them used greatly in the Colonize War in his world. For this reason he decided to draw and design a Rifle with a mine ball ammunition carries by a paper cartage so that the weapon makers in the village can make it and can give his men an advantage on their new enemy ''Nobel Mages''.
"George is every one ready." stated john
"yes, sir. Everyone is ready for the next stage." replied George
"Alright listen to me men, from now on you will learn how to use rifle. The rifle is a very dangerous weapon. Musket can hit a target to (50-60) yard ,but rifle can hit a target to (500-600) yards and 1000 yard by square. So I want you to learn how to fire with it." Said john
"George, you may begin"
"OK, men. You heard our commander" shouted George
"Form a line, prepare your rifle, rise your firing hammer, prepare your cartage, load your bullet (mine ball), prepare the ramrod, thrust, replace the ramrod"
"take aim"
"Fire"
"bull eyes, that's perfect, enough today. Go to the hall for the third and last stage of your training" said john
The third section is military tactics, he thought them how to think, how to react in military situations. He thought them how to study enemy movements, spying, sabotage, reconnaissance, guerilla warfare, how to design simple but effective lethal weapons and traps from anything they can see and multiplying public opinion. But, the most important thing he thought them is information gathering. After all, "Information is power" without enough and right information you can't make any plane whatever so. Regardless, of how many armies you have if you didn't know what your enemy got then you will lose. He also teachs them, how to read and write to deliver Intel from the enemy because most the people in the village don't know how to read and write.
That's why john asked George everything he knew about Halkeginia. Although George don't understand the Magic system in Halkeginia. He have a general understanding of it and understand Halkeginia geographic completely because he always travelled with his father in the past in all over Halkeginia.
Flashback
what John know so far is that the continent of Halkeginia contains six countries (Tristain - Germania - Gallia - Romalia - Albion - and Nephthys the country of the elves).
The aristocrats of Halkeginia are mages which consider nobles and must use a wand or a staff to cast spells. They also look upon all the commoners because they don't use magic. Not all magi are aristocrats as some have given up their nobility to use their magic for thievery or to work as mercenaries. On the other hand, the commoners are people who can't use magic, but surprisingly, in Germania a person can become a noble if he have enough wealth and land.
John didn't like this system at all and he intend to change it completely. He will create a new system. A system which, there will be freedom, equality, justice and the people of Albion can chose their own rulers. He will create a new democratic system with military approach similar in his own world to this country.
End Flashback
In the village after 12 hours training season:
Good morning everyone, I hope you enjoyed your rest so far, because from now on we will attack the Bastille castle or also called the Bastille prison. The attack will be swift, fast and we will kill every one and free the prisoners. Thanks to our best spy Edward we manage to obtain the necessary information about the prison.
"John look at Edward and smiled. He shall never forget how he met Edward. He is George friend. at first he thought he was a normal villager who work as blacksmith assistant, but turned out he has a very clever and cunning mind to obtain any information he desire. He is a talented spy. That why john decided to teach him everything he know about intelligence warfare and that's what john did he mange to make Edward the perfect spy in no time."
"Now as we all know, The Bastille is 300 meters of Londonium. The Bastille was built between 1650 and 1750 as part of the defenses of Londonium, and the previous Royal family reputedly converted the structure into a prison 1800. At that time it primarily housed political prisoners, but also religious prisoners and some people who oppose nobility and the government. When Reconquista over through the previous government, it became the main prison for those taken under 'lettres de cachet' that were issued by the Emperor Cromwell , by which a subject was sentenced without trial and without an opportunity of defense to imprisonment in a state prison or an ordinary jail, confinement in a convent or a hospital, transportation to the colonies, or expulsion to another part of the realm, or from the realm altogether. The wealthy sometimes bought such letters to dispose of unwanted individuals. It was also used as a prison to everyone who oppose the new government, Because of that the prison began to acquire a very poor reputation." Stated John.
Everyone, in the hall shake their head knowingly about the prison. It was symbol of the ruthless and unfair system in Albion. There are rumor saying that the prison is being used as a slavery and Torture against every men, women, elders and children that is against the government of Reconquista.
John continued "By the beginning of 1850s, the Bastille building was made up of eight towers, which were around 24m high, and surrounded 2 courtyards and the armory."
"Edward, George" said john.
"The prisoners were held at 5-7 stores in the towers, each person having a room around 4.6m across and containing various articles of furniture. The prison housed 5000 prisoners." Said Edward
"There are about 1000 soldiers in the prison. Their main weapons are swards and spears with few people have muskets. From the 1000 soldiers there are 100 mages." Supply George.
"Since they have the number advantage. we will divided our soldiers to three sections. Section one by captain Edward command make a deception by destroying the enemy 2 courtyards and the armory through explosion. "oh! captain don't forget to take as many weapons as you can from the armory before destroying it". Then, Section two by captain George command will wait at the front gate to open by the enemy soldiers then by positing the artilleries in front of the gate they will open fire to destroy the gate and kill as many as he can. After that, I will command the remaining troops to storm the main gate while captain George secure the perimeter in case any enemy reinforcement. Finally, because of the enemy concentration on my attack captain Edward will destroy part the eastern side of the castle so we both can circle the enemy from both sides. When we finish the enemy we will free the prisoners. Is that understood" Stated commander John
"sir. Yes, sir" shouted the soldiers
"Are there any questions?" stated John.
"No, sir" shouted the soldiers
"Prepare, your selves we will depart at night" order John
George and Edward move to John.
" can we ask you something alone commander?" asked George
"yes, you can George. Oh! how many times I told you not to call me commander when we are alone" replied Johan
"sorry. Well, about the weapons, do we have enough?" said George
"yeah man, I mean we need enough weapons to kill the filthy nobles and free the prisoners although we train with it. We still need some more." said Edward
"Don't worry at all my comrades. I have already the blacksmith in the village to make some" replied john
Flash back in weapons blacksmith
John went to the blacksmith last week to see the progress they made in the rifle, minibullets, revolvers, grenades and some artillery pieces with some other weapons. After all, since the beginning of the revolution, he made sure to design some of the weapons of his time in Rainbow country in his world to this one. Although all of the weapons be forehanded were in the past in his world since the discovery of the smokeless powder and the invention of the bolt-action rifle. But he can't design these weapons to those blacksmiths because of the Technological development in this era are still "middle age" and they don't have the machinery to make them. For this reason john decided to make them create some simple but effective weapons like rifle with mini bullets, revolvers, grenades and artillery.
He entered the blacksmiths place and saw the rifle with a package of mini ball bullets. The rifle called Springfield by the name of the village itself. The rifle can shoot to approximately (500-600) meters, shoot four shots a minute and the most deadly thing is the miniball ammunition that can penetrate knights armor very easily.
Next to the rifle he saw the revolvers. He saw that they made the metal cartages which they were with a simple design but work with the revolver perfectly. The revolver hold six cartridges with a Moon clip. The revolver called a S.W revolver.
Then, he saw the grenades and explosion Barrel which will be used on tonight assault. The grenades are primitive but deadly at the same time. Especially, if the enemy are packed up together, they can kill (20-25) persons. The explosion barrel would be used to destroy the 2 courtyards, the armory and the east wall.
Next, he saw the artillery. It is an iron Model 32-pounder howitzers siege and garrison guns rifled artillery using the James shot that has a sabot sleeve that would cover the ribs and expand into the rifling. John designed it to be the primary artillery piece in the revolution because of its power, light weight which give it a better mobility, speed and can be adapted in both field and siege warfare. It can also use Shell, Case and Canister ammunition, Rather than Reconquista artillery where they were made from bronze, they are way too heavy and slow and it only use cannonball shot.
The last thing john order to be made were knives(bayonets)and few swords. He also ordered them to make some carriages and Caissons. While john were inspecting the weapons, the head blacksmiths Antonio came to him.
"oh… commander John I assume you came here to see the progress of the weapons we make" the head blacksmiths assumed
"yes, I did mister Antonio. You people did an excellent job, so mind if you tell me when you all going to finish making them?" asked john
"sure, sir. We have already finished making 350 rifles with their bayonets with 30.000 paper cartages. 400 revolvers with 13000 metal pullets. We are working with the ammunition of artillery because we had built five howitzers artillery." replied Antonio
"That's very good job, keep it up all of you. After a week time we will fight the enemy in Bastille castle." Stated john
The Bastille prison
The two moons in the sky glow with stunning brilliance like every time in every night. There are four out posts in the Bastille towers that overlooking the surrounded castle in every directions. It was very quite atmosphere. Except for some silent footsteps outside the castle. These foot steps are like demons in human flesh people.
In reality, a force of 300 soldiers are stealthily advancing in a dead silent on the towers with John and the strong brave soldiers leading this force. john decided to carry out this operation at night time to reduce the risk of being spotted by the enemy and at the void day since most soldiers will be drunk from celebration or sleeping deeply. they head for the towers with all confidence.
There is no need to worry about the village. John figure out that if they didn't attack the villages in the last weeks. Then there are two reasons. First, they didn't know who is the criminal that killed Sir Roland. Second, in the past weeks, the Reconquista were busy with war effort since they declared war on Tristain and after their failed Invasion which by that they didn't want to waste any recourses in defending Albion or they could be underestimating us that we are nothing more than commoners.
John and his soldiers were wearing a black clothes to blend with the darkness so that they can be more stealthy. The first thing they did, they silently and stealthily killed all the soldiers around the castle. After that John and 200 men waited on both side of the gate for Edward and his 50 men to destroy 2 courtyards and the armory so the gate opened by enemy and then George and his 50 men kill them with their five 32-pounder howitzers with shells and Case ammunition on the enemy.
Boooooooooom
A very loud noise was heard outside the castle. Everyone in the castle heard what happened every enemy soldiers opened the main gate to enter and crush their enemies. Suddenly they froze on their tracks to find cannons aim at them. Just then only one sound heard.
"Open fire" shouted George
The sound of George 5 artillery and his crew firing on the enemy and touring their line were devastating, because the enemy were line together the artillery destroyed half of their forces between dead or injured. At that exact moment, commander john screamed:
"Soldiers of the rebellion"
"Fix your bayonet"
The soldiers fix their bayonets silently with no emotion at all on their faces that send shivers of fears on the enemy legs.
"Ready To Charge"
The Rebels prepare themselves by aiming their weapons forward.
"CHARGE…..Soldiers of the rebellion crush these filthy Reconquista to extinction. SHOW NO MERCY."
John then attacked the front line directly with no fear at all with his men, the enemy were in so much fear and shock but they wake up immediately and retaliate. It was clear who is stronger even with the enemy numbers 3 to 1. John soldiers are strong, brave and professional. John trained them in all aspects of battle field for a month. They also attacked Reconquista patrols all over Albion.
Two Reconquista soldiers attacked john from both side he bend his body backwards which make them kill themselves. Then a soldier from his side attack him he dogged the attack then cut his neck. Ten Reconquista soldiers attack him from the front. He withstand, evade and dogged all their attack, then he jumped several times backwards, after that, he bend his knees and comes towards them at breakneck speed that surprised them, five of the enemy soldiers shot him by muskets, he cut through the bullets and through enemy body when he crossed them they fell on the grounds like patterfly. John look around him and he saw his men shooting and stabbing the enemy over and over again. He smile and continued fighting kill great number of enemy soldiers repeatedly.
Just then the mages came from the front gate. John looked at them with a smirk on his face while thinking:
"Looks like it is going to be a glorious battlefield"
The leader of the castle said " I am Sir Marqueez Von Longstone De Flairs. What is the meaning of this, looks like you people have some nerves to oppose your betters"
An injured soldiers wanted to warn his lord but an explosion from the east side and a stab to the heart from john sword cut him.
Meanwhile in the eastside prison:
Edward destroyed the eastside wall and walked through it with some resistance. He saw a few Reconquista soldiers running away from the main gate battle field. He killed them all. After all, there is a chance that they can organize themselves and attack. Any way he has something important to do, he need to help john know.
"Free as many prisoners as you can, and give them weapons to fight the enemy and free the other prisoners. We will help them free the rest later. For now we will help our commander" stated Edward
Mean while in front gate
John ordered his men to form a line and prepare themselves. he looked at the mage commander and said mockingly:
"Took your time sir. We already killed all your men, oh! lord." said John mockingly
"You insolence fool do you know what insult can happen to me in the Royal Court because of your actions" shouted Sir Marqueez
"God, don't shout man. You are , don't worry by the way, you will follow your men in the afterlife." Stated John obviously
"YOU, HOW DARE YOU. I will KILL YOU BASTER AND EVERY ONE WITH YOU" shouted Sir Marqueez
"looks like your time is out" said John while drawing his sword and pistol.
"what do you mean?" asked angry Sir Marqueez
"look behind you" stated john
"Hmm.." Sir Marqueez looked behind him only to...
Edward and John from both sides shouted at the same time.
"MEN FIRE"
Every single mage who was fire upon fell on the ground. In a surprise way Sir Marqueez stayed a life. John lunch at in a very fast way that surprise Sir Marqueez but he managed to block John sword by blocking it with his wand.
"Hmmp, I am not like these small flies boy. Let me show you my true earth magic power." Stated the noble arrogantly
He created a very huge glom while he is above it. He ordered his glom to attack John. John saw the glom hand ready to punch him. Then, he jumped on the glom hand walked on it. Sir Marquee orders the other hand to crush the filth commoner, but john jumped on the glom other hand and kept walking on it to the noble. The noble saw this he was scared no he was frozen from fear, he was thinking "how did the comm….?" But he couldn't continue his thoughts until he heard the shot from John sime-automatic pistol. The earth mage activated a shield of earth wall around him. When john saw the bullet stopped by the earth magic wall, he fired another two shots at the same place which caused the first bullet to penetrate the earth wall from the other side and hit the noble shoulder. The noble fell on the ground screaming, he was in so much pain. He never felt like this pain in his entire life at all. John approached the fallen noble, but when the noble tried to move a small wand hidden inside his clothes. John cuts the noble hand. Then he started asking question:
"Hey, you filthy pig" said John
Sir Marqueez was crying and wimping from pain so he didn't answer.
"ANSWER ME" shouted John angrily
"yes….yes….sorry ….just don't kill me" Sir Marqueez said with tears in his eyes
"good now you listen. Where is the rest of the prisoners?" questioned John
"in….second…. flower." shatter the noble
"I see, now, that wasn't very hard, was it?" stated john
Sir Marqueez nod his head
"Now. Will you please die?" John requested politely
Baaaaannnng
A bullet went through Sir Marqueez head. Then john issues his orders. "We will free the rest of the prisoners."
When john his men were freeing the prisoners with his men, he saw something which disgusted him greatly. Inside the one of the closed rooms he opened he saw the women were naked, being raped by every Reconquista soldiers in the room. Just then he took both his swords and said one thing:
"Every Reconquista scum soldiers here are fucking dead"
Everyone in the room look at the sound to find nobody, only to find their hands, legs and necks cut one by one in an incredible speed, on John face there is a look of rage.
NOTE: I change the dates in the Bastille from the French Revolution, to these ones because I want to make the time changing in "early modern age" and "industrial age" possible and suitable. I mean the reason Halkeginia still in "middle ages" because of their complete dependence on magic in all aspects of life.
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