The Saga of Levi the Just
Chapter 5
Rhine Station
Tanya had just come back from testing out the Type 95. Now she had brought it with her every where she went. That madman…. first he straps a bomb on her without her even knowing how unstable it was in the first place and made her kept testing it no matter how many failures went by, then she prayed to Being X in a hope for survival and now look it did, now she was brought to the Rhine theater, which was quickly becoming hell. Aside from that, she was holding flowers. She heard about Levi's 'condition.' She got off the station, recollecting her thoughts. First thing first was the Type 95. To her, it was cursed. She had to pray to God to bring out the jewel's full abilities and it's destructive power, that and it kept blowing up on her up until God told her to pray in order for the jewel to fully work at its highest levels without it exploding. The mass produced version was soon to be produced. Then there was Levi. She wondered what he did to get himself in that condition. He couldn't move for about a day after killing almost a battalion on his own with a machine gun and a hatchet. She dragged him into her mess, she knew it was her responsibility to look out for him, seeing he was younger than she was in her previous life. She got off the station and asked for directions to where the hospital was.
Rhine Hospital
Levi's squad mates came in. They all had roses.
"Bar wishes you to be well commander." Bar said as he left his roses next to Levi.
"I wish I had better things to do than this, but these idiots dragged me in." Alder said as he left his roses next to Bar's.
"To be honest dude, you were wicked sick, even for a 10-year-old boy who managed to kick some ass." Wolke said as he left his roses.
"You'll get better Commander." Harpyie said as she left her roses on him.
The four gave one salute before going out of the door. When Wolke opened the door, he saw Tanya.
"Wait a second, aren't you the girl from that newspaper?" Wolke asked.
"What are you? Dense?" Tanya asked.
"What?!" Wolke asked.
"I'm Second Lieutenant Tanya Degurechaff, now move it. I've been brought here to the Rhine front from command." Tanya said, "I'm also here to see Levi Blitzlowe."
"O-oh! I didn't your name, madam! I'm sorry!" Wolke said.
"Just move it." Tanya said.
"Right!" The soldiers replied.
They all moved aside. Tanya entered the room. She walked up to Levi. She left her flowers next to his head.
"You know, you really are something. I never thought you'd survive without me." Tanya said, "You were brave. You definitely had what it took to fight."
Tanya sat on his bed, leaving her rifle on the side.
"You had me worried for a second." Tanya said.
Levi's eyes opened. He groaned as he tried to get up.
"Now now, lie down." Tanya said.
"Tanya….. what are you doing here?" Levi asked.
"Well, I was told to report to the Rhine front after I had tested the prototype." Tanya said.
"Wait, you finished testing it?!" Levi asked, "What was it like?!"
Tanya looked away.
"It's a damn curse." Tanya said, "If I have to use it, I have to pray to that damn thing."
"Pray?" Levi asked.
"Yeah, exactly. Shouldn't that damn thing know that I would pray to survive?" Tanya said.
"Well… you know, I was doing the same thing while you were off testing." Levi said.
"Eh?!" Tanya said.
"It was during a combat mission. Just one prayer managed to give me one hell of a kick, it was like I was moving much faster, and I felt like my mind just expanded." Levi said.
'Wait, if what Levi is saying is true…. then that must be it. Being X gave him the same power I possess so he knew we would use it to end this war. Actually, maybe we can use it to end the war, but only for that purpose alone.' Tanya thought, 'We'll end it using that power! With that power, we could make the enemies of the Empire tremble and kneel! The promotions, the money, the satisfaction, the perks this power has! With it, we'll be like kings!'
Tanya was smiling.
"Uh, Tanya, why are you smiling like that?" Levi asked.
"Think about it. The power we could gain just from a single prayer. We'll end this war in almost no time at all!" Tanya said.
"That's great and all, but I haven't got a name for it." Levi said, "I think Gospel will do it."
'Gospel sounds reasonable.' Tanya thought, "Come on, I got your uniform."
Levi got out of bed and got dressed in his uniform. He and Tanya walked out the door. Levi saw his squad mates looking at him with blank faces.
"Um, guys?" Levi asked.
"Bar is amazed that you and little Tanya are…. friends?" Bar said.
"You know, any boy would have stayed away because of cooties." Alder said.
"My my darling Commander, you really do know how to talk to a lady." Harpyie said.
"Dude, are you two dating or something?" Wolke asked.
"Oi! Don't make those assumptions in a hospital!" Levi said.
Tanya's face turned red. Steam began to puff out of her ears.
"I can't believe it. A junior managed hook himself with a chick and I'm still single." Wolke asked.
"You two look cute together now that I think about it." Harpyie said.
"Bar does not mind. Bar thinks it's cool." Bar said.
"I doubt you two make a good couple, but who's to say you might?" Alder teased.
"C-cut it out!" Levi said, "we are just friends!"
"Oh, now you're calling it friendship, like as if I ever counted!" Wolke said, "What's next? Sleep together in bed and call it training?"
Tanya covered her face. The steam blew out even more like a kettle.
"I'm going to kill you." Tanya said.
"Great, now look you what you did." Levi said.
Tanya grabbed Levi's arm and walked out of the hospital with him. The soldiers were confused.
"Bar thinks they make good couple." Bar said.
"Yeah, if you don't mind having a housewife that will beat ass if you argue with her." Wolke said.
"Don't you think at his age he'd back away because of cooties?" Alder asked.
"Yeah, that is odd." Harpyie said.
Rhine
"How can you put up with those guys?!" Tanya asked.
"Look, they may look and seem like idiots at first, but they obey my orders well." Levi said.
"Do I have to remind you how flustered I was back there?! I feel like I wanted to go hang myself from that!" Tanya said.
"You're just overreacting." Levi said.
"Overreacting?! You think I was overreacting?!" Tanya asked.
"Look, let's just get to the sentry outpost we've been assigned to, I don't want to be late." Levi said.
"F-fine." Tanya said.
Sentry Post 3
Schwarzkopf saw Levi and Tanya walking in. The two saluted.
"Second Lieutenant Levi Blitzlowe, returning to duty." Levi said.
"Second Lieutenant Tanya Degurechaff, reporting for duty." Tanya said.
"Aw, Lieutenant Blitzlowe, you're back. Welcome to Rhine, Lieutenant Degurechaff. I am First Lieutenant Ihlen Schwarzkopf, squad Commander." Schwarzkopf said, "Your new Platoon has been organized. Let me take you to them. As for you Lieutenant Blitzlowe, have some rest with your Platoon.
Parasii, Republic of Francois
The ministry of defense was busy. A tall black haired man was putting stamps on papers. The man was General Pierre-Michel de Lugo. A man with blonde hair came in. His name was Lieutenant Colonel Séverin Bientôt.
"Lieutenant Colonel Bientôt, reporting in from HQ." Bientôt said.
"At ease Lieutenant." Pierre said, "Any reports from the front?"
"Yes, our attack on the enemy's border had no effect. We couldn't get a leg up on them." Bientôt said.
"Any reports from the Allied Kingdom? Anything from the Entente Alliance?" Pierre asked.
"Well, the Entente Alliance is holding up and the Allied Kingdom as a few spies inside the Empire, some of them were caught but thankfully, the Empire hasn't figured it out yet." Bientôt said, "Permission to-"
"I know. I know what it is that you want to speak. Permission approved." Pierre said.
Bientôt gulped.
"Well, I just want to ask, is this the right course of action?" Bientôt asked.
"Hm?" Pierre asked.
"I can understand why we need aid from other countries as well as aiding other countries, but I fear that the Empire will catch onto everything and might forge alliances with other countries." Bientôt said.
"I understand." Pierre said, "We must use everything we need and have to defeat the Empire before they grow too powerful."
"Yes, I understand that as well, but it's about the Corporal." Bientôt said.
"Corporal Joan?" Pierre asked.
"Yes sir, are we sure she can put an end to this war?" Bientôt asked.
"Now watch it Lieutenant. I know she has the capability of an 'A' ranked Mage with high amounts of potential. I can see it." Pierre said, "She reminds me of our ancestors during the middle ages."
"You mean her?" Bientôt asked.
"Yes, She is much like her. She definitely reminds me of Joan of Arc, the Saint Of Orléans." Pierre said, "Her patriotism for her country, her desire for peace, her benevolence, her beauty, it reminds me way too much of the saint."
"Is that why you deployed her to the Rhine front?" Bientôt asked.
"Yes, if she is to become a saint, a saint must pray to god so that said saint can bring about and to chaos and war. A saint will sacrifice their life for the people. The Empire knows nothing of such attributes, they define their justice by killing people." Pierre said, "If there is a Demon, then a saint must bring it down, no matter the cost."
"But, she's as young as any child is. Is it right?" Bientôt asked.
"She made her choice as the people of the Republic chose theirs. I am a soldier who only heeds the people when they cry out." Pierre said, "All soldiers heed the people first then themselves. She understands this as well as anyone should."
"I understand. I didn't mean to cast doubt or anything." Bientôt said.
"No, you have a few points. It's your judgement, not mine." Pierre said, "Was that it?"
"Yes sir. Thank you for clearing my suspicions." Bientôt said.
"No need, head back to the Rhine Theater, I want you to meet with Corporal Joan and have her promoted to Lieutenant." Pierre said.
"What for?" Bientôt asked.
"It is about time she becomes a saint for the people, a soldier all can live by, a symbol of peace and justice for the people." Pierre said.
Imperial Sentry Post 3, Rhine
Tanya and Levi were getting geared up. The two were ordered to sortie at once. The enemy was staging another charge. The two got geared up and reported to their Platoons.
"Listen up, we've been ordered to sortie. As of now, we will head out to the frontlines. The enemy is preparing for battle. We must do the same. Once we reach the area, we are to delay the enemy. If the enemy sends in Mages, we will engage them." Levi said, "We will see to it that the enemy is driven back. We head out."
"Yes sir!" The soldiers said.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to say this once. I want nothing more but obedience, defy my orders, you get punished. I won't hesitate to shoot any of you if you try to run, so fight like you mean it, or I'll be glad to have your corpses fed to the pigs!" Tanya said.
"Y-Yes, madam!" The soldiers said.
Corporal Viktoriya Serebryakov was trying to keep herself from losing face. Her face was round, remembered by her blue eyes and brown hair, a busty body with a slender waist and beautiful skin. She remembered being called Visha sometimes, so it became her nickname. Her commander may have looked no younger than a kid, but she sounded like she was a commander who would not tolerate any disobedience.
Republic Sentry Post 9
"I'm being promoted?!" Joan asked.
"Is that a problem?" Bientôt asked.
"N-no!, it's just that I'm not sure if I-"
"The ministry of defense knows that this may be a bit too much for you, but we have high hopes that you will not fail." Bientôt said, "Your newly organized Battalion will head out now."
"Eh?!" Joan asked.
"Don't worry, if there is anything that makes sense, you are not a little girl, but rather a woman in the body of a child." Bientôt said.
"But sir-"
"Have faith Corporal Joan, we have expectations of you." Bientôt said.
"Yes sir." Joan said.
"Now get ready, you mobilize starting now along with your battalion." Bientôt said.
"Yes sir!" Joan said.
Rhine Battlefield
Both sides of the field, where the trenches laid silent, men holding their rifles, holding tight to their artillery, holding onto their machine guns, breathing as if death breathed upon them. The whistles were quiet. Not one person moved. The anticipation of battle gripped both sides of the field. The Mages were in position. Levi got out his binoculars.
"How many are we dealing with?" Wolke asked.
"Lots." Levi said.
"Galm 01 to Fairy 01, report." Levi said.
"Fairy 01 to Galm 01, enemy force is mostly infantry with at least 6 Mage Battalions, artillery and machine guns are silent." Tanya said.
"Hey, Tanya," Levi said, "you think we'll make it back?"
"You worry too much. Just open fire once the shoot'n starts." Tanya said.
"Right….." Levi said.
Flashback
Briefing Room
"Your orders from command are as follows: you are to delay the enemy and maintain air superiority over the area. We cannot allow the enemy to charge our lines and breach them." Schwarzkopf said.
"Yes sir!" The soldiers said.
Flashback Over
Rhine Battlefield
"Control to all units, prepare for enemy attack." Control said.
'It's about to start.' Levi thought.
The Republican soldier blew his whistle, signaling the men to move out.
"All units, engage! Engage!" Control said.
"Alright men, for the Fatherland!" Levi said, "Charge!"
The Imperial Mages flew off into battle.
Joan pointed her rifle up to the sky.
"This time men, victory shall shine upon us! For the Republic!" Joan said, "Offer your hearts!"
The Republican mages rode into battle, charging into battle.
Both sides began to fight. The artillery guns fired, machine guns began to chew through their bullets as men were getting filled with numerous, small holes, explosions in the air as the mages fought one another. It was hell. Both sides were seeing countless bloodshed and death as the sounds of gunfire and explosions filled the ears of countless men, the smell of blood filled their noses.
Tanya and Levi's Battalions were providing air cover and were attacking from the flanks of the enemy. They kept firing artillery spells.
"O Heavenly Father, give my people glory in the field of battle. Let us spread your name to these non-believers who invade us. Give me the power to show them the true meaning of war." Levi said as his eyes turned golden.
"O great Lord, I pray unto you for aid. I call upon you to help me slay the enemies of the Fatherland, so that we can reach paradise." Tanya said.
The two fired a shot simultaneously. The two shots release a huge explosion powerful enough to destroy the enemy infantry that dared to run. They watched the huge explosion flare up.
"You know, maybe you were too right with that assumption about Gospel." Levi said.
"Well, at least we know what we could do with it if you put in a sense of ingenuity." Tanya said.
"Yeah, I guess ingenuity works with magic." Levi said.
He saw a Mage getting blasted to bits. The one who got the kill was the girl from before.
"That girl…." Levi said.
Tanya got her binoculars out.
"That's the one you're worried about?" Tanya asked.
"Yeah, that's the one. She came at me from the rear, trying to kill me. I cut her rifle up before she touched me though." Levi said, "This is insane."
"Galm Platoon, Fairy Platoon, enemy mage battalion is reducing our Mage Battalions, Dragon is in need of support, they are being pulled back." Control said, "Eliminate the battalion and maintain air supremacy. Control out."
"Galm to Control, copy." Levi said, "Galm Team, rally on me."
"Fairy Team, group up now." Tanya said.
Both teams regrouped.
"Our orders have changed, we have a mage battalion wiping out our forces, Dragon Battalion is pulling back and we need to cover their retreat and destroy the battalion." Levi said.
"Don't even think about hesitating, shoot the bastards!" Tanya said.
"Charge!" The two said.
The two battalions headed out to engage the enemy battalion. A few enemy battalions charged at the Imperial Mage Battalions.
'Here they come!' Levi thought.
The mages split up. Levi fired his rifle at a few enemy mages, blasting one of them out of the sky. He dodged the incoming fire. He fired back, shooting one of them down. He went in pursuit of the mages and focused his aim. He fired off a shot, hitting the Mage's flight gear, causing it to explode, killing the mage as the mage was turned into a fireball. He shot down another mage with a few more shots. Bar fired a few penetration spells and took out a mage. One was closing in on his 6 o'clock, only for Viktoryia to shoot it down. Bar looked at the girl and gave her a thumbs up. Viktoryia did the same. Alder didn't hesitate to stab an enemy mage with his bayonet. He saw another one coming at him. He dodged and fired a shot, killing the mage as the mage fell out of the sky. Wolke fired a few shots, hitting one mage and causing another one to lose his miss his shot. He fired at the Mage that missed and watched as the Mage was blasted to bits. He saw Harpyie having trouble and went in to assist. He fired a few shots at the Mage, causing the mage to dodge the incoming bullets. Harpyie turned around and fired, killing the mage as the bullet crashed through the skull. Tanya was dodging the incoming bullets and shot down 3 enemy mages. She fired a few more shots at a few enemies that were headed her way. She shot some of them down and charged head on. Her bayonet glowed as she readied it. She swung the blade, cutting off the head of who she assumed was the leader. The leader fell out of the sky.
Joan shot down a few Imperial Mages. Her Battalion's callsign was Saint. Her unit was handling the enemy mages. She fired at a few mages that were charging at her. The mages dodged, but Joan backed off and went up. The Mages pass her and came around again. Joan fired two or four shots, shooting down the two mages. Joan's radio was crackling to life.
"Saint Unit, come in." Control said.
"Saint 01 to Control, What is it?" Joan asked.
"Two enemy mage battalions are headed your way, reports suggest the Devil of Rhine is in command of one of them." Control said, "Eliminate the enemy and continue providing support."
"Right." Joan said, "Saint Unit, regroup on me. Enemy Mage Battalions headed our way."
Her mage battalion regrouped. The moved into a formation.
"Artillery spells, fire!" Joan said.
The men opened fire.
"Evasive maneuvers!" Levi said.
The Imperial Mages dodged the incoming fire.
"Maybe they should hang back while we handle them." Tanya said.
"Agreed. Galm Unit, provide covering fire and hold position." Levi said.
"Fairy Unit, maintain position and provide covering fire. Me and Galm 01 will handle the enemy." Tanya said.
"But Lieutenant-"
"That's an order!" The two said.
"Right!" the soldiers said.
'Here we go…..' Levi thought.
"Oh God," The two started.
"... Show me the path to victory for the Fatherland so that all would hear it's glory throughout all of time. Give me the power to spread the Fatherland's glory throughout the world, and I shall spread your name across the world and throughout the Fatherland, so that all who worships you will reach paradise." Levi said.
"... Show all who oppose the Fatherland that death and eternal suffering is their fate. Give me power to bring about your righteous fury so all who harm us harm us no more. Show me the power to show these non-believers the true meaning of sacrifice." Tanya said.
Both of their eyes turned golden. The two flew off at high speed leaving the others at awe.
'They're so fast!' Viktoryia thought.
'I never seen anyone be so fast.' Wolke thought.
"Split up! Be careful when dealing with the Demon of Rhine, he will not show mercy! We must do what we must for the people of the Republic!" Joan said.
Her mage battalion splitted up as the Imperial Mages began firing. The Mages avoided the incoming fire, but some of them got hit, a few of them were killed, few were injured. Joan fired at the blonde-haired girl coming at her. She saw her smile wickedly. She dodged the incoming strike and struck back, only for the blow to be blocked.
'This girl…. What's with her?' Joan thought, 'She looks about my age, yet…..'
The two backed and clashed again.
'Who is this girl and why dis she smiling like that?' Joan thought.
'I don't see why he felt worried, this little chick is nothing, I can handle her.' Tanya thought.
The two backed away from each other. Tanya fired a few shots, forcing the Republican Mage to back away.
"Huh, didn't know they could go in reverse. Guess the horse shaped Mage flight equipment got me." Tanya said, "No matter, forward or backward, I'll take you out."
Levi fired at the incoming mages with his submachine gun. He saw an enemy Mage come up on his 6 o'clock. He deactivated his device, letting gravity take him and let the Mage miss him after he fired a few shots. He reactivates his gear and fired at the Mage and flew up. The Mage was riddled with holes as his Mage equipment exploded.
"Too easy." Levi said.
He saw a few mages coming at him fast. He backed off and began firing back. The mages dodged the incoming fire. He saw them circling, so he fired at them in bursts. He shot them down and saw that Tanya was having trouble with the girl. The two clashed and fired at each other, nonstop without bothering to ask how much ammo one or the other had. Levi figured that the two would dance. He had to get in there. Levi began firing at the Republican Mage, forcing the mage to fly off and retreat while firing back. Levi went after the Mage along with Tanya. The other Republican Mages were held back due to the suppressing fire the Imperial Mages let off. The two went after the small, Republican girl. They were relentless with her. They didn't let up on her. She dodged the incoming bullets and blocked the explosions with her barriers.
Joan was put in a tight spot. She fired back as she dodged and blocked the shots.
'Damnit…. I'm not gonna make it!' Joan thought, 'Forgive me, Lieutenant Colonel Bientôt!'
"Saint Unit, this is Lieutenant Colonel Bientôt, stand down. Retreat at once. My Battalion will handle this personally." Bientôt said on his communicator.
Joan immediately pulled out a whistle to issue the retreat order. She blew into it very hard.
"Got you!" Tanya said.
"Galm Unit, Fairy Unit, this is Rhine Control, enemy battalion headed your way, the enemy leader is a named mage! Name is Lieutenant Colonel Bientôt of the Republic's 2nd Mage Company! The Knight of the Republic has just appeared on the frontlines!" Rhine control said, "All units be advised, The Republic's Knight has just entered the battlefield!"
'Lieutenant Colonel? Knight of the Republic?' Tanya thought.
'An ace?' Levi thought.
Joan's unit began to retreat. The rest of her battalion withdrew from the frontlines. As she went back, she saw Bientôt flying past her.
'He's going out there to fight the enemy head on.' Joan thought.
'You did will little Saint, but for now, head home so you and your men can rest.' Bientôt thought.
"Tanya, looks like we might have to do this on our own, only we got to be careful because I have a plan." Levi said, "I'm pretty sure you have one yourself."
"Well, how about we put them on the defense?" Tanya asked.
"Hope you didn't hear about Werner Voss when he fought on a bunch of Englishmen on his own. Sure he was a swell and a bit of a crazy ace for taking on such odds, but I rather not go to your funeral." Levi said.
"Actually, let's put heads together." Tanya said.
"Now of all times?" Levi asked.
"We both know how to think in these situations, plus, you seem familiar with war and how it works in tactics as well as I do." Tanya said.
"Guess you have a point." Levi said.
Bientôt and his battalion flew out. They saw the Demon of the Rhine just floating there, holding his rifle. His radio crackled to life.
"Enemy of the Fatherland, turn back, you will waste the lives of many should you continue." The Demon said.
"Nice try, but I insist you turn around and go the other way." Bientôt said.
"These are our skies and our land, what right do you have to invade us?" The Demon asked.
"Us? You were crossing the border." Bientôt said.
"No, you were the ones violating the borders." The Demon said.
'Doesn't matter who crossed it, you shot first.' Bientôt thought.
"I am giving you one chance to turn back. If you do, you and your men will be spared." The Demon said.
Bientôt remembered about Joan's thoughts about war being nothing but senseless killing, justifying her reason for joining to end war so peace would be a reality.
"Then let me ask you something," Bientôt said, "why do you fight?"
"Why? For Justice." The Demon said.
"Justice? I never thought you Imperials had a real sense of Justice." Bientôt said, "Explain what that Justice of yours is."
"The people suffer in poverty, hunger, and disease. Your people live prosperous lives and have yet to know the pain of our people. I lived in an orphanage where the nuns did their damn best to raise me in conditions that make it seem like it was the Dark Ages." The Demon said, "Your people invaded our country to take advantage of the Empire and use our people as slaves."
'Guess I thought the same about the Empire, only I thought that they wanted nothing but control over everything they saw as 'their' land.' Bientôt thought.
"Now that you know, I ask you this. If there is an Evil in which Justice is meaningless, what would you do? Fight for Justice, even when captured? Or stain your hands in Evil to destroy all evils?" The demon asked.
'A paradox. Evil would remain anyway.' Bientôt thought, "Then for the people of the Republic, I choose Justice!"
The demon smiled.
"Then I shall become evil to slay the greater evil!" The demon said.
"Sir, we're detecting high levels of Magical energy from above and below our position!" A soldier of his said.
'Wait a second….. If that is a decoy to distract me, then- no….. Impossible….a mere child couldn't possibly be capable of using a high-energy Magical Spell?' Bientôt thought.
Suddenly it occurred to him, he was put into a trap.
"It's a trap!" Bientôt said, "Move!"
'Checkmate.' Levi thought.
Tanya and Levi had already prayed to god, readying to fire a high explosive spell.
"Fire!" Levi ordered.
Levi and Tanya both fired as the Republican Mages tried to get away. The bullets exploded with great magical energy in the air. Bientôt was lucky to have gotten away before some of his unfortunate men got caught. Even if they survived, the carbon monoxide poisoning and the oxygen deprivation along with the heat got them. The Imperial Mages came in, heading for the stragglers.
'I should have known! He played a trick on me! He used a decoy to keep me occupied! An illusion, a dummy, bait left there to take me hook, line, and sinker!' Bientôt thought, 'How can this be? A mere child with the intellect to pull this off…'
'A decoy made out of mana to keep you occupied as I pulled its every string. Add that with two highly compressed explosion spells, guerilla tactics, and mere wordplay, and you got yourself a good recipe to catch your enemy off guard and placed in a state of panic with no way out.' Levi thought, 'Add two well educated children with the best strategical and analytical skills with great critical thinking, give them a rifle and training, and you got the best aces you can ask for.'
Levi flew straight at Bientôt along with Tanya.
'Now to severe the head from the snake!' Tanya thought.
Bientôt backed away as the two came at him. He fired a few shots, but the two were fast. He had no choice but to turn tail and regroup with any survivors of the blast. The two mages went after him, chasing after him.
"All men, regroup on me!" Bientôt said.
Levi got in front of the Republican Mage. He fired a few bursts as the Mage dodged the incoming fire while firing at Tanya. Tanya was dodging the shots and readied the bayonet. A few republican mages came in and began firing after managing to regroup with Bientôt. Tanya went to deal with the bothersome mages while Levi took on the leader. They clashed.
"You are skilled, that I'll give you credit, but for you to pull a cowardly scheme such as that-!"
"I said I would become evil to destroy the greater evils of this world. I don't intend on beating my opponent, I merely want to break both the body and soul of an enemy so they cannot raise their weapons again." Levi said, "I will obliterate all who dare to cross with the Empire!"
The two backed off and fired at each other, dodging the bullets. Tanya shot down a mage and sliced another one's head off. Wolke and Alder shot down an enemy mage while the others were trying to shoot them all down. Levi and Bientôt clash again
"So you'll destroy everything? That's your solution?" Bientôt asked, "Even if it means killing civilians?!"
"You think I would kill a civilian? And how do I know you wouldn't do the same?" Levi asked.
"Because I stand for justice! I shall forever stand at the side of chivalry and justice for as long as I have pride." Bientôt said.
"Then I won't spill the blood of the innocent either, but know this, if so much as one of them repays the empire with prejudice, I will not hesitate to break them." Levi said.
The two clashed again and again. Tanya shot at another mage, blasting the mage into dust.
"Guess they were good, but still, not even close." Tanya said to herself.
She looked to where Levi was and saw how well the named Republican mage was at combat.
'The Knight of the Republic…. He's good in combat alright.' Tanya thought.
The two shot at each other, firing bullets at an endless pace. Levi moved towards Bientôt in a zigzag pattern. Bientôt kept firing. His gun clicked. He was out. He went to get his gun reloaded, but as he was about to put it in, Levi was already within striking distance.
"Checkmate." Levi said.
'Well, damn.' Bientôt thought.
A bullet strikes Levi's barrier, exploding upon collision. He was knocked back from the explosion. Bientôt looked to where the bullet came from and saw Joan headed towards him. Levi recovered and saw the girl from before. His face tensed, his teeth gritted together and clenched. He clenched his rifle again.
'It's her?! It's her again?!' Levi thought.
"Second Lieutenant Joan Cygne, you are disobeying orders from a superior officer!" Bientôt said.
"I'm sorry sir, but when I heard the explosion I rushed back as soon as possible. I suggest we retreat." Joan said.
"All forces, retreat!" Bientôt said.
The Mages turned tail and ran. Tanya caught up with Levi.
"We got to go after them." Tanya said.
"No." Levi said.
"What?!" Tanya said.
"There is no point in following, we've expended our ammo, we are done here." Levi said.
"Tch… damnit." Tanya said.
Soon enough, the battle became a draw, the mages withdrew from combat. The platoons headed back to base. The fighting continued until there was nothing but silence. The battle had become a draw and yet a minor victory for the Reich Empire in terms of beating the invading army back.
Republican Sentry Post 9
"You disobeyed a direct order from me. You had already done enough, there was no point for you to return to battle at such an early notice." Bientôt said.
"I saved your life Lieutenant Colonel. I couldn't-"
"I understand your reason for doing such, but disobedience will not be tolerated. You could've gotten yourself killed." Bientôt said, "I'm afraid I'll have you be sent to the rear."
"The rear?" Joan asked.
"You were to head back and rest, not have your life snuffed out." Bientôt said.
"But I was-"
"I was trying to do the same with you!" Bientôt roared.
Joan flinched. Bientôt regained his composure.
"Sir, I only wanted you to be safe. All I wanted was for your family to not mourn your death. I wanted them to be happy." Joan said.
"I know. I've seen a soldier like you do the same, only he died in the end." Bientôt said, "For now, head back to the capital. OCS wants you."
"OCS?" Joan asked.
"Yes, not only that, but the ministry of defense would also want to speak to you." Bientôt said.
"The General?" Joan asked.
"Yes, he wants you to head back to the rear. I'll handle your battalion and put them in my Mage Company." Bientôt said.
"But-"
"You'll go back to the front as soon as you have had some rest for at least a few months." Bientôt said.
"Yes sir." Joan said.
Bientôt walked out. Joan did the same. She went to pack up her stuff.
Imperial Sentry Post 3
"Another successful mission you two. You have both done well." Schwarzkopf said.
"Sir!" Levi and Tanya said.
"Orders came in from HQ, they want you at OCS at the capital. Head back and get some rest for tomorrow. If you have unfinished business, deal with it now." Schwarzkopf said.
The two left the tent.
"Man, we get to head home." Levi said.
"Yeah, hopefully, we'll be sleeping in comfy beds after this is over." Tanya said.
'We fought off an ace. I felt nervous. I never thought I would make it out of that.' Levi thought, 'That girl…'
He remembered her interference.
'She'll become a problem that must be dealt with. That I will take note of.' Levi thought, 'She has to be eliminated from the equation. It's the only way to be sure.'
"So, what are you waiting for, let's get goin." Tanya said.
"Oh, right." Levi said.
The two went ahead and began making preparations for their arrival to the capital. They made sure to give promotions to their Platoons and let them take their place. The two have a long way to go.
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