Guys i am back with another chapter. After reviewing some comments on the review section about grammar and sentence structure i have tried my level best to be up to their mark in correcting my errors.
But still there might be some mistakes here and there so don't mind, okay.
CH-3 The counter attack.
Halkeginia, Germanian Empire, Arnus hill. ( Invasion day +2)
Captain Vance de Teree POV
I was preparing my troops for reinforcing our troops in the front. The expedition was going well on the 1st day of attack. Though instead of elves land we invaded a different world. Our brave troops marched on and took enemy by complete surprise. We slaughtered many of those Barbarians, Those weak peasants ran for their lives from our army. Then reports started arriving from the other side our advance was halted and the enemy is counterattacking. More bad news started arriving from the other side. Legion after legion were being decimated, our cannons are been rendered useless and destroyed . Our Dragon corps sent to the other side were being butchered by enemies own dragon. They are furiously attacking on all our fronts. Another news we got that one of the most experienced Generals of our empire had been slain. His 2nd in command took over and fought on. This new of losing our commanding officer really hit the morale of our army. It all happened 2 and a half ago. Now my unit was being prepared to reinforce our lines there.
Suddenly I saw a commoner soldier came running from other side of the gate. I caught hold of him and asked " where are you going, the front is that way"
He answered " Sir Command structure is being hit, The Front has collapsed, our army is in rout."
Then I saw more soldiers came out of the gate many of them wounded and being carried by their comrades.
I thought to myself "These commoners have no honor they run from the face of the enemy, they shouldn't be allowed to live, they are a disgrace to the empire"
Then I saw captain Albert running with the commoners i thought " What he is doing he should stand and fight not run away. What kind of a noble is he ?"
I rode to him and shouted " Sir Albert where are you going ? "
He stopped and answered " To your commanding officer, we have to barricade the gate. "
I asked " why ?"
He answered " you don't know what we are facing there ( pointing towards the gate) they are too powerful we lost nearly 5 legions there "
I was stunned to hear that.
He continued running and after some time brought a group of noble knights with him. They quickly ushered a layer of Ice and stone in front of it to block the gate. This act quickly blocked near one- third of the remaining army on the other side .
I could hear their cries to undo the barricade but it was unheard.
slowly the cries stopped, I presume they gone back to through the gate to surrender to the enemy with no choice left for them.
( 1 week later )
Much needed reinforcements arrived from the capital. The gate was cordoned off and cannons were placed in vantage points in order to be very effective. Dragon corps and 2nd Army also joined us.
I saw General Bolivard came to the front to check the proceeding of the Blockade.
I went to him offered my salutation and asked him " Sire why doesn't we destroy the gate, it will stop the enemy from coming through. "
He answered " Captain by the order of his majesty he refrained us from doing so. He said destroying the gate would also cause the void to go unstable and might even damage our world as a whole so now we can only dig in and prepare for the enemy counter attack."
I saluted him again and went back to my post. I know now that we can only wait for the enemy to counter attack to come. We will be prepared to push those barbarians back from where they come from.
Japan, Tokyo , Ginza District, June 25 2019
It has been a month since the arrival of UN task force to Japan. They set up their primary base in the foothills of Mount Fuji. The Flag of United Nations flies among the flag of the nations participated in the operation to gain justice for the innocent civilians killed during the Battle of Ginza. Italy sent an infantry unit of 500 soldiers with M113 APCs. They are followed by Germany and Canada who agreed on a tank battalion composed of 1.000 soldiers and 20 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks. Since their armies use the same tank, they share the logistics . The British did not send any heavy armour, just light artillery and light vehicles with infantry. They will share the Bradley IFVs with the Americans since they have been trained on them. The U.S. brought 20 tanks too, their M1A2 Abrams and other armour vehicles . India had sent 200 soldiers with 10 of their Arjun M.k II tanks. Followed by French who sent 400 soldiers and 10 Leclerc with artillery pieces of their own. Russian have agreed to provide transport facilities with artillery support. South Korea has been ready to provide logistics support.
With international troops the Japanese didn't lag behind they prepared to deploy 8000 soldiers with 50 tanks and other support equipment.
The whole UN task force with JSDF stood prepared in front of the gate. The Japanese were 1st to enter through the gate followed by USA and other nations.
Prime minister Motoi Shinzo stood on the stage and addressed the troops, followed by UN representative who also announced them their goal is to find the culprits for the attack bring him or her to justice. After him General Hazama Of JSDF addressed his troops. Following him was Lieutenant General O'Brien recently promoted for his quick reaction of sending 31st MEU to support during the battle of Ginza ,Joint commander of UN task force special region.
Then the order came to advance The Type 90 tanks of the JSDF entered the gate for the beginning of the counter offensive against the invaders. Among them was 1st Lieutenant Youji Itami, after his action during the battle of Ginza he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
( Inside the command APC )
"General Hazama our scouts drones have provided the report that other side of the gate is barricaded, but from the small opening on the top we see enemy fortifications been dug. They are prepared for us" Lieutenant General O, Braine commented.
" Ltr General O'Brien I know they have set up their defences quite far, i think they are as scared as we are of the unknown." Hazama said
"Sir Tanks have broken through the wall they have set up a perimeter around the exit point, asking for instructions." A soldier said to Hazama.
" Tell them to prepare for an attack, if the enemy charges then open fire" Hazama answered.
" Whom are we opposing ? " O'Brien Asked though he know he just want to refresh the information.
" According to the Prisoners we captured during the battle of Ginza we found out they are from an Empire Known are Germanaian Empire. Quite a coincident though. Those guys might be related to the Germans." Hazama chuckled. He continued " They even speak ancient Germanic language . It took some time even for the German translators to translate what they are saying. " Hazama finished and gave a file to O'Brien.
O'Brien reviewed it. He found that these guys were trying to open a gate to elves territory but by mistake the gate opened in Japan. Regardless they decided to Invade and grow their territory and influence to the new world according to them. As per their society there are a privileged class of nobles. these guys are trained to do magic. Someone will think the written stuff of magic is a sick joke but during the battle of Ginza those guys are really a pain on the ass. These nobles rules on everything, they control the non magic or commoners population. These poor Bastards are damned for eternal servitude to the nobles. Another fact that after knowing our world is devoid of magic one of the nobles tried to show his authority upon some MPs on the prison island which is provided by the Japanese to keep the prisoners. He got beaten up by those same MPs after he insulted them. those nobles are cheeky bastards. Around 6000 were taken prisoners and 60,000 were killed during the battle. The enemy weapons consists of mostly melee weapons. They also possess early 16th century muskets and cannons, from light to heavy siege cannons. These cannons can be a problem, but they are ill matched to even dent the modern tank armour, Then they have dragons at their disposal, those creatures really caused problems for the police and early QRF units before being shot down by attack helicopters. Normal AA batteries send with the force can be able to penetrate those dragon armour. Another point to be noted that these nobles or mages whatever they are quite easy to be defeated if their wands are taken from them. Without their wands they are defenceless can also be captured for interrogation.
( an hour later )
" Sir enemy army is making a move according to our units across the gate they are gearing for an attack." the soldier informed Hazama.
" Well then open fire give them hell" O'Brien ordered
The soldier eyed towards Hazama. He nodded and command passed to all available units on the other side of the gate to open fire on the enemy.
Halkeginia, Germanian Empire, Arnus hill. ( 10 minutes before contact )
Captain Vance de Teree was having a good day, like another day from last week. The so called enemy counter attack has yet to arrive. His soldiers were relaxing, drinking and dancing all around the camp. They celebrated like there was no war going on at all. If it is up to him he will have them punished but today was one of the holiest day in whole Halkeginia. Today is celebrated as the day when the founder Brimir was born according to the legends . His Majesty has ordered a holiday for all noblemen from duties for a whole day. This day was not a day to be celebrated by the commoners as this day when they came under the rule of the nobles and became their servants forever. But celebrations for the founder's birthday was celebrated all over the continent. This day people both commoners and nobles go to the churches to pray and celebrate the whole day by partying, dancing and drinking. Some officers even started to think the enemy is scared of their courage which other nobles shown them during the grand invasion a month ago. Captain Vance himself was thinking about it. He thought those barbarians on the other side might be waiting for their counter attack and fortifying their own defences.
The celebrations were going in full swing, it was not until a sentry on guard duty near the gate came running shouting " They are here , they are here ".
A officer caught hold of him and asked " who is here ? "
He answered " enemy from the otherworld, they broke through the barricade, they are setting up for battle near the mouth of the gate. "
Captain Vance quickly reacted " get this news to the general & prepare the army for battle. "
Troops started arming themselves and putting their armour on. In short notice General Hendrich came and reviewed his army's position.
He commanded " Prepare the heavy cannons to fire we can box them in the mouth of the gate with our artillery. "
He then turned to his 2nd in command " Prepare the cavalry and the dragon riders for the counter attack to drive them back towards their side of the gate we cannot let them gain a foothold here."
His 2nd in command saluted and ordered and orderly to relay this order to other commanders.
( An hour later )
With the army ready General ordered the cannons to be prepared for the opening barrage towards the enemy position.
Suddenly like the enemy was watching their every move when the cannons were loaded the enemy lines erupted to cannon and gun fire. They fired with an unbelievable rate. At first the cannons were destroyed then their muskets blew hole in the entire formation. Dragons were shot down by unknown light firing towards them. With the whole line in complete chaos. the enemy charged from the hills.
Vance was about to try to run away from the battlefield but was struck by a blast from an enemy artillery. He was knocked out due to the blast. Vance regained his consciousness and slowly tried to get up but then a chilling pain struck him. He looked down towards his legs and he saw they were gone. His legs were gone and he was in his own pool of blood. He wanted to scream and cry his eyes out but his pride as a noble complied him not to but the pain was too much for him and tears started to roll down his eyes due to pain.
He saw that the whole front was already collapsed. He looked around, the battle was already over and enemy soldiers were moving through bodies of his deceased soldiers. These soldiers were wearing green uniform and no body armour and were holding weird muskets in their hands. One from them saw him he was alive and came running towards him.
Gunnery Sgt James shepard , 31st MEU POV
After the ceremony, Our forces were ordered to move forward into the gate. The Japs were 1st to enter, our marine unit and US army armour regiment sent to reinforce us entered through the gate followed by other nations military contingents. It took nearly one hour to cross through the gate. After we were through our radio came to life.
" Overlord to all elements prepare a perimeter and secure the gate and wait for further instructions. "
As ordered we came out our of our AAV ( Assault Amphibious Vehicle) and started taking defensive positions along to JSDF troops came before us. Our captain brought out his binoculars and was started to recon enemy cannon emplacement, but what he saw next amused him and a broad smile came upon his face. Seeing this I asked him
" Captain what is so funny about them ? "
he replied " Gunny see it yourself" and tossed me his binoculars
what I saw myself also amused me and I thought what an incompetent army we are facing. Their cannon redoubts were empty none of them were manned, Then inside the camp I saw our enemy was celebrating, they were dancing singing, shouting and even drinking. We might have just attacked them on one of their new years or something like that I thought.
I asked my captain again " Sir why aren't we firing upon them they are there with their pants down. "
Roe gunny we can't fire upon them unless fired upon.
For an hour or so we held our position during the same time our enemy had known our arrival and were preparing for an attack, but they were woefully prepared to face us as I saw through my binoculars many of their men were drunk hell even their officers were drunk to their core. I saw one of their commanders fell from his horse unconscious due to have been drinking too much.
During the meantime our lines were also bolstered by the arrival of our whole unit . We were flanked by our tanks, AAVs, LAVs and Japanese APCs and SPGs and AA guns.
I heard on the radio that enemy were preparing their cannons to fire on us, and their dragons were now in the air to cover their army which was forming ranks to begin their attack.
Colonel Minoso asked command that enemy cannons were being prepared to fire on us and we have all rights to retaliate as per ROE. From the looks of his face I knew the order he wanted got to him.
He ordered to his radioman " Play this order on all frequencies " his radioman adjusted his radio the he spoke " all combat elements open fire I repeat open fire toast those bastards ass holes. "
The whole line erupted in gunfire, our tanks destroyed their cannon positions before they became a threat. JSDF anti aircraft batteries shot down all the enemy dragons from the sky. Our tank after destroying their cannons turned their attention towards enemy infantry that was marching towards our position. They blew holes in their ranks. Japanese artillery also fired in to enemy formations decimating them and turning their attack in chaos and confusion.
Seeing our enemy in disarray Col. Minoso took the initiative and ordered a full frontal armour charge towards the enemy. We moved back from our present position to give our tanks room.
After getting all clear all the tanks moved forward followed by APCs, AAVs LAVS and other armoured vehicles. We followed them with our humvees and HMVs. I could hear screams of enemy troops coming from their lines. Well it happens when a tank is charging towards your position and you are armed with a spear or a sword .
We reached the enemy lines everything was already over. these bastards were just slaughtered like lambs. They weren't even able to scratch our tanks just made their threads dirty. Some of the bodies were pasted to the ground as our tanks ran over them. Many of our enemy soldiers were running away from the battlefield, Ceasefire order was given and we were ordered not to waist ammunition on routing enemy soldiers. We were ordered to police the bodies and find for survivors, if the survivors wounds had gone too far then we can end their misery with our own discretion.
While moving through the bodies I saw someone alive but barely. His eyes were open and he was crying silently waiting for his demise. I ran to him and checked him. His legs were served due to artillery fire as he was beside an impact creator. He had also lost too much blood and due to his legs he was in excruciating pain. I knew it when I looked into his eyes.
His eyes were begging me to relieve his pain. I hesitated that boy was not even 18 years old, I thought which country could send children to fight their wars.
Out of sudden he caught hold of my gun muzzle and put it on his forehead, I knew he wanted that, I knew relieving him from the pain he was in will be an act of mercy. I pressed the trigger and ended his life relieving his sole from the pain he was suffering.
I moved on to join my platoon those were policing the bodies on the other side of the battle field. That boys face is still comes in front of my eyes when i try to sleep. This battle was not a battle at all it was a massacre. We soldiers can't regret for the enemies but we are still human beings.
A Germanian soldier POV
My company was nearly wiped out, those nobles who always boast their superiority on us being commoner soldiers were first to die by this other worldly enemy. Our dragons were falling left and right from the sky.
Then the order came from my sgt to brace for the charge.
Then I saw them. They were massive carriages of iron and steel. our weapons were ineffective against their armour. they just charged on running over our infantry and cavalry and blew fire from their snouts. They were truly iron elephants.
I tried to run away from them but i felt a severe pain on my right leg. I saw I was hit by some kind of a very powerful musket ball as my leg was nowhere to be found. that iron elephant came towards me, I tried to crawl away but slowly was crushed by it. I shouted as high as I can before falling silent.
Special region, location -unknown
The battle was one of the most one sided battle to be fought in modern military history. Many Historians still speculate this battle not be an actual fight but massacre. In the sense later reports from prisoners found out that there were celebrations going in the camps of the enemy and many officers were drunk to their core making the organisation in the army a mess.
After the so called battle the UN Task Force special region started policing the battlefield. Searching for survivors. Very few survived the initial onslaught. Most of them being common soldiers surrendered due to some kind of injury. They were taken in care by the Geneva convention, To pre set up camps and aid stations on the other side of the gate.
Soon UN forces started setting up Forward operations base (FOB) on the mouth of the gate. Soon whole UN Task force was on the special region side of the gate.
( Command tent) UNTF base, Endurance
General Hazama was reviewing the after action report from the battle with his command staff. When Ltr General O'Brien entered. Hazama saluted and greeted him to join them. O' Braine was accompanied by Major General Dietrich of the German army, Commandant Jean- Baptiste sabatier of the French forces, Colonel Raj Singh of Indian forces, Brigadier Johns smith of the British contingent and other international officers forming the UN command staff.
Hazama spoke " How many loses do we suffer ? "
1st Lieutenant Yagida answered " None sir, we faced no casualties at all. From the looks of it they were totally unprepared to face our forces at all. When our units broke through our scouts found out that they were in kind of a celebration inside their camp. They put up some token defences against our attack. Only ones putting up some serious resistance were those Mages of theirs putting up shield walls of thick ice, earth, stones and even their stone giants to face us. Their shields might be able to hold up from 9mm to 5.56 mm rounds for some time , but 7.62 & 50 calibre rounds passed their shields like knife through butter."
" Their stone giants and humanoids were the only ones to lead the attack but our tanks mowed them down some even crumbled back to dust when the mages controlling them were putdown for good " commented Ltr General Dietrich.
" So from the looks of it our forces hold technological superiority against them." Commandant Sabatier said.
" We shouldn't under estimate their forces those mages and their abominations would be able to inflict significant loses if they ambush our forces." Col. Raj Singh pointed out.
" We know during the battle of Ginza these guys were the ones who slowed our advance. Without them we would have just rolled in and took the gate on the first day of the battle. Hell we would have defeated them in just 5 hours of our forces arrival" O'Brien said.
" From after action report we came to know their range of attack magic is limited to a certain distance, and too they might be only in the officer corps of their army. " Brigadier john smith said.
" We still don't Known their full capability, like those dragons, trolls or whatever they are they were the only ones putting some effective resistance against us during the battle before being pushed over by our air and armour support." Hazama pointed out.
" From the firearms technology they are in their rudimentary stage. Their forces were armed with early flintlock muskets. Though those are practically useless against our troops body armour." Dietrich said
" Okay Gentlemen the meeting is over everybody get back to your posts we have to prepare this FOB as quickly as possible and place defences around it or we are open to their counter attack. They still have numbers in their side and we cannot advance without securing this position here . So we should prepare our defences accordingly." O'Brien said.
The Command staff of UN task force and JSDF saluted and went back to their designated positions for the preparation of a possible enemy counter attack.
Germania, Vindobona, Imperial Palace (8 days after counter attack )
Emperor Albert III was in his war room with his generals formulating and discussing a counter attack to drive the enemy forces based on Arnus hill back to their side of the gate . The room was filled with all the experienced military commanders Germanian empire can offer. Emperor looked towards the map his empire. The site of Arnus hill was pointed out for him. His major concern was that of the enemy position. The hill was near the border of both Tristania and Gallia. It is nearly 120 Leagues from the meeting point of 3 kingdoms making it a very best place for launching attacks all over the continent.
" Your highness " one of his generals called him. " we are in a very delicate situation here. Those out worlders can use this hill as a strategic location for further expansion into our lands and beyond."
" That is why I have called all of you gentlemen here for the preparation for a counter attack against them." the emperor said.
" Sire we have been able to bring 2 armies from the provinces in east to reinforce our under strength capital defense army. By your orders militias have been raised to meet the enemy if any major town or city is attacked. " General Gotfried of the capital defense army said.
" that's good news" Emperor replied.
" Sire with the 3 armies along with capital defense army we have nearly 120'000 men to fight them. We have also able to muster 5000 dragons and nearly the same number of a orcs and trolls combined. We have also large number of artillery pieces. " General Gotfried said.
" I propose we send the counter attack force immediately before their army is properly entrenched. " one of nobles said.
" I second to that " Said the general of the army of centre General Hanczel.
" Then it is set, by my order general Hanczel take the command of the 2 armies available to you and drive those out worlders from our land ." Emperor ordered.
" As you wish my lord" General Hanczel replied and bowed before his emperor and goes out of the room to lead his army.
After a few moments another person enters the war room. He was dressed in a expensive and highly decorated uniform. He was none other than General Phillip of the Gallian army. When the emperor saw him he greeted him and welcomed to the room.
one of the nobles asked " Your highness why general Phillip of gallian army is here ? "
"Because I asked the support of Gallia to fight these invaders to our land." replied the emperor. He also added " Gallia had the 2nd most powerful fleet after us. With our own fleet being tied up in the occupation of Albion with half of our army we can only get their support to fight the invaders. "
" Your majesty I have brought the fleet as promised by my king to support your counter attack" General Phillip said.
" How many ships you have brought general ? " General Gotfried asked.
" 10 ships in total general Gotfried" Phillip replied.
" Those ships would be enough to drive those invaders back " Emperor chuckled. He added " I almost felt pity for them almost. "
The room was filled with laughter easing the tension inside the room for a small amount. One of the officers from the capital defense came in saluted and then gave the news that Tristain had sent a small army of 400 men accompanied by 50 griffon knights.
" Well what you waiting for call their commander in, I want to meet him personally and thank him for the little help they sent." Emperor ordered.
One of the nobles asked " Sire we don't need those Tristain soldiers, we have enough men to overwhelm our enemy . "
Another noble was about to present his view but emperor raised his hand silencing him. Few moments later General Gramont of Tristain army along with captain Napoleon gandere of the griffon knights arrived into the war room. Gandere was followed by a boy not more than 16 -17 yrs old with black hair and he wore a very odd dress. Along with him was a girl of same age with pink hair. Beside them was another boy in blonde hair and had a broad smile on his face.
" General Gramont it's a pleasure to meet you" emperor said. Gesturing him to come and joins them at the table. Gramont understands and head towards the table with his escorts waiting for him outside the room.
" The pleasure is all mine your highness " He says " Our army is ready to assist you in your campaign against the otherworld invaders. "
" Don't joke General we see you have only brought 450 men and a group of children to support us." a noble comments
" Don't underestimate them sire they are very good soldiers and also good nobles from whom we can depend on." Gramont answers.
" You are brave enough to come to join us against the invaders. I thought your Queen would not send any of her soldiers after you lost 300 of your men during the defence of the on our side of the Gate nearly 8 days ago." General Gotfried said.
" Her highness is responsible enough to send more of Tristain soldiers for the defence of the continent against other world invaders. As a noble it is her and our duty to defend our lands against them. " Gramont replies to Gotfried.
" And she sends children to fight our war" Gotfried chuckles " How pathetic "
" I say again General do not under estimate them and don't mock her highness in front of me " Gramont replies while slightly losing his temper.
After watching the situation going south emperor intervenes by changing the topic." Do you mind General Gramont if you call them in and introduce them to us."
Gramont signals one of the guards standing in the room to call them in.
( 10 minutes earlier )
Outside of the room Louise , Saito, Guiche and Napoleon was standing waiting for their commanding officers to return from the war room. Guiche broke the silence by starting a conversation between them. He asked " Do you all think it was wise to sent our best troops here to fight those invaders ? "
Louise replied " of course it is the right thing to do, we are facing invaders from another world, We don't know what kind of magic they can use to fight us. That's the reason why her highness sent us here to help the combined army to fight them" she turns towards Saito and says" isn't it Saito ".
Saito was lost in his thoughts when Louise asked him. Due to that he unheard her question. Louise poked him again to get an answer. She Says " Saito aren't you listening to me or not. What are you thinking about now. "
Saito gets back from his thoughts and answers her " I was thinking about how those alien invaders might be like, and why knowing clearly that the portal was not opened to the land of the elves did Germanians invade any way. This is not right to attack someone without any proper reason. "
" Because Germania is an empire " Napoleon enters their conversation " all Empires always wants to expand their territory and spread their influence into other lands. Though being one of the most barbaric and down to earth country they are still an empire. See at their army they have the largest army in the whole world and now are constructing a powerful navy with the help of Gallia to be a major player in other kingdom affairs also. Her highness doesn't want to be in their bad side when Germania has a fleet par with Gallia not counting the army which is the largest not being that well equipped."
Guiche whispers " You know Saito Germania still supports the old ways of slavery in their society. They literally have slave markets in the west side of the capital where all slums are located. "
Saito was shocked to know about the revelation. He felt disgusted after knowing about this. he said "I never knew about this Kirche never told me about that."
" Yes she will not, It will present her as an barbarian to all of us in the academy. I can guarantee her estate might be having a number of those slaves to work for them." Louise replied.
Before Saito could say anything, the door of the war room opens and three of them are summoned into the room. The three of them enters the room and bow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
General Gramont starts introducing them to the emperor and his council of war. " Here this young man is my son Guiche de Gramont he single handily captured Oliver Cromwell during his invasion of Tristain. He is also the leader of the Ondine Knights from the order of the knights of Tristain." Guiche bows again to the emperor.
Gramont continued " This young women is Louise de la Valliere. third daughter of the Valliere family and a void mage. She aided the fight during the Failed Albonian invasion of Tristain and also supported during the counter invasion of Albonia. " Louise also bows to others in respect.
" This young man here is the same person who held off Albonian counter attack and was able to save our forces from getting totally decimated by Albonian army. He alone held off the whole Albonian army. He is none other than Saito Chevalier de Hiraga a noble and familiar to miss De Villaire. He is the Gandalfr."
With this eyes of the Emperor and many council members widened to know that a void mage and her familiar nonetheless a Gandalfr was standing in front of them.
After their introductions the council returned back to their discussion and planning of upcoming counter attack to come. This time joined by Louise, Guiche and Saito. General Gotfried proposes that the Tristain army should be kept in the reserve with the capital defence army. But Gramont counters by saying " Every available men are required to take back Arnus. " But the emperor asks them to stay as reserve as the large army of 120'000 men with the Fleet of 10 ships and also an army of 5000 gallian soldiers and knights are heading towards Arnus under the command of General Hanczel commanding the Germanians and General Phillip commanding the Gallian forces respectively are on their way to Arnus hill. Unable to deny emperor's request Gramont suppressed his honour very well knowing that his forces might really aren't going to be needed in the battle at all.
His army was provided a part of land to set up their camp outside the Imperial capital for the time being until the news of total victory arrives to them. Gramont in a way was satisfied that the Tristain army was in reserve though his urge of honour was kept telling him it was wrong to stop a noble from attaining glory in battle. He knew Tristain army was depleted and nation's economy was barely standing after the Invasion of Albonia. But Tristain's ruler didn't want to anger the Pope and also the Germanians for not sending support to them. Gramont was quite confident that war would be over and they will be heading back home at the end of the week.
Little did he knew his speculations of the battle is going to be wrong and this war would consume the whole of Halkeginia. This war would also be a turning point in the history of their whole world.
END
Phew Chapter 3 is over. I am taking sometime off from writing to complete my college assignments. I might not be updating for a week or two.
Stay tuned for the next chapter- " Battle of the three armies "